A free food pick up and health screening will be held on April 23 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Family Resource Center, 128 Union St., third floor, New Bedford. Southcoast Health staff will be on site to share nutrition information and offer blood pressure screenings. The event is open to the public. Registration […]
“Get on the Floor: Understanding Your Pelvic Health, Pelvic Floor 101” takes place on Saturday, May 2, at 10 a.m., at Yoga Es Vida Collective. The program is led by Dr. Justina Perry. Admission is by donation, and registration is required. The session covers pelvic floor anatomy and how it relates to sexual health, bladder […]
YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts will hold a free “Lunch and Learn: Understanding Anxiety” workshop on Wednesday, May 13, from noon to 1 p.m. at the YWCA, 20 S. Sixth St., New Bedford. The session will focus on practical tools to better understand anxiety and build a sense of calm. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own […]
The second annual First Responders and Veterans Mental Health Matters event is on Friday, May 29, from 7 to 11 p.m. at Seaport Waterfront Bar. SassyAngel Events and Junior's Family host the outdoor event. It honors Junior Almeida and raises awareness for first responder and veteran mental health. Organizers share a simple message: no one […]
Cortland Dental & Braces will provide free dental care for uninsured and underinsured families during Sharing Smiles Day on May 31 at its office at 137 Hathaway Road in New Bedford. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will offer dental exams, limited emergency care, extractions, restorative care, and limited cleanings for […]
The Feel Good Fair is scheduled for Saturday, June 6, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., on the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth campus. Visitors can find mental health resources, free food and drinks while supplies last, yoga on the lawn, a petting zoo, and wellness activities. Local organizations will share information on prevention, recovery, and […]
The Marion Institute's Southcoast Food Policy Council is inviting residents to take part in the free 2026 "Eat Local 21 Day Challenge" beginning July 6. Participants will spend 21 days learning how to buy, prepare, and eat food grown, caught, or produced within 200 miles of home. After registering, they will receive a daily email […]
Bethel A.M.E. Church is hosting “Can We Talk,” a monthly gathering focused on community healing and support. The program is available for anyone dealing with stress, pain, grief, or trauma. Attendees are encouraged to share openly and begin healing as a community. Sessions are held every third Tuesday of the month. Dinner is served at […]
New Bedford Community Health will hold its third annual We Care Community Health Fair from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, at 384 Acushnet Ave. The free, family-friendly event will feature more than 30 local organizations offering health information, wellness resources, educational materials and connections to community services. Activities include Zumba, music, an ice […]
Greater New Bedford Overdose Awareness Day will be held Tuesday, Aug. 25, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. in downtown New Bedford. This marks 25 years of remembrance, awareness, and action. Community members are invited to remember those lost to overdose, support people who are grieving, and stand with individuals and families affected by substance use. […]
The Public Health Excellence Shared Services Collaborative will meet Wednesday, Sept. 2 at 9 a.m. via Zoom. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83496656069 or call 305-224-1968. The meeting ID is 834 9665 6069. The agenda includes updates on MAVEN contacts, kratom, the Massachusetts Community Health Equity Survey, and municipal and shared services. Next meeting is scheduled for Sept. 16 at […]
The Bristol, Plymouth and Norfolk suicide prevention coalitions will host a “Change the Narrative” program on Thursday, Sept. 10 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Taunton Conference Center, 700 Myles Standish Blvd., Taunton. The program will include a panel discussion with special guests, including Samaritans Southcoast Executive Director Darcy H. Lee.
The Bristol County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Executive Committee will meet Tuesday, Sept. 15, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the Lakeville Public Library. Agenda items include: Recent public health events and incidents Budget updates and planning for the next budget period Required trainings and emergency exercises Crisis communication procedures Updates from state and regional […]
Weekly mosquito spraying in New Bedford begins June 11 and continues through September. Spraying will be done on Thursdays between 2 a.m. and sunrise, weather permitting. Crews will target parks and public event spaces, including Buttonwood Park, Brooklawn Park, Fort Taber, and several downtown locations. Residents near spray areas may want to close windows overnight […]
United Way of Greater New Bedford's Mobile Market is back, offering free fresh produce to working residents from July through October. Produce is provided by Sharing the Harvest Community Farm, a program of YMCA Southcoast Dartmouth. The market is held on Thursdays from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and alternates weekly between two New Bedford locations. […]
FAIRHAVEN -- The Fairhaven Farmers’ Market will hold a weekly outdoors market on Sundays into October. Look for the bright yellow farmstand at 151 Alden Road. SNAP, HIP, Senior & WIC, FMNP are accepted by some farmers.
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