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  • New Bedford Democrats Caucus

    Our Lady of Angels Band Club 1446 Acushnet Ave., New Bedford, MA, United States

    New Bedford Democrats will gather on Sunday, March 1, at 1 p.m. to elect 44 delegates and 24 alternates to represent the city at the 2026 State Democratic Convention. Doors […]

  • North End Neighborhood Association meeting

    Global Learning Charter School 190 Ashley Blvd, New Bedford, MA, United States

    North End Neighborhood Association Meets at Global Charter School, first Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Check the association's Facebook page for meeting topics. Contact: Scott Pemberton. Contact: scottpemberton245@yahoo.com

  • Disability Rights, Justice and Inclusion 101

    UMass Dartmouth 285 Old Westport Road, Dartmouth, MA, United States

    Women’s Fund SouthCoast, SouthCoast Community Foundation, Disability & Philanthropy Forum, and University of Massachusetts Dartmouth will host “Disability Rights, Justice and Inclusion 101” on Tuesday, March 3. Workshop runs from […]

  • Ward 5 Neighborhood Group

    Ward 5 Neighborhood Group
    Buttonwood Park Warming House & Field Oneida Street, New Bedford, MA, United States

    This group meets the 1st Wednesday of each month at the Buttonwood Senior Center, 7 p.m. This meeting is currently chaired by Councilor –At- Large, Naomi Carney. Contact: Naomi.Carney@newbedford-ma.gov

  • YMCA South Coast community market schedule in Dartmouth

    YMCA South Coast community market schedule in Dartmouth
    St. Mary's Church 789 Dartmouth Street, Dartmouth, MA, United States

    DARTMOUTH -- The YMCA South Coast community market is open in Dartmouth every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 2:30 p.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Parish at 795 Dartmouth St. Please do not enter the lot until 2 p.m.  Check here for the latest schedule. Y community markets are open to all South […]

  • Joint Transportation Planning Group (JTPG) meeting

    Zoom Meeting

    JTPG Meeting is on Wednesday, March 11, 2 to 3 p.m. The Joint Transportation Planning Group (JTPG) is the advisory body to the Southeastern Massachusetts Metropolitan Planning Organization (SMMPO). The […]

  • La Cocina del Patio Community Kitchen Info Session

    La Cocina del Patio 235 North Front St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Thinking about starting a food truck or selling a specialty dish? Community Economic Development Center will host an information session on La Cocina del Patio, its licensed commercial kitchen in […]

  • New Bedford City Council meeting

    New Bedford City Hall 133 William St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    The New Bedford City Council meets on Thursday, March 12 at 7 p.m. in Room 214, City Hall. Agenda items include: Utility hearings on conduit installations on city streets, several […]

  • St. Patrick’s Day community get-together

    R.I.S.E. Recovery Support Center 497 Belleville Ave., New Bedford, MA, United States

    R.I.S.E. Recovery Support Center hosts a free St. Patrick’s Day community party on March 13 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bingo, games, a scavenger hunt, music, and traditional St. […]

  • Introduction to Ancestry Library Edition: Irish Records Collection

    New Bedford Free Library 613 Pleasant Street, New Bedford, MA, United States

    MaryEllen Cecil, special collections library assistant, will demonstrate the world’s largest online family history resource. Patrons can access it for free at New Bedford libraries and learn how to navigate […]

  • Runners competing in New Bedford Half Marathon on Pleasant Street.

    2026 Annual New Bedford Half Marathon

    The New Bedford Half Marathon welcomes thousands of runners from all around on Sunday, March 15, at 11 am. The 13.1-mile race is one of the oldest half-marathon events in […]

  • New Bedford Democrats Caucus

    Our Lady of Angels Band Club 1446 Acushnet Ave., New Bedford, MA, United States

    New Bedford Democrats will meet Sunday, March 15, at noon to elect 44 delegates and 24 alternates to represent the city at the 2026 State Democratic Convention. The caucus is […]

  • One Year of Resistance celebration

    Pilgrim United Church of Christ 635 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA, United States

    Humanity at Work and Pilgrim United Church of Christ will mark a year of resistance with an afternoon of music, poetry, food, and conversation on Sunday, March 15, from 2 […]

  • New Bedford City Finance Committee meeting

    New Bedford City Hall 133 William St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    The New Bedford City Council Finance Committee will meet Monday, March 16, 2026, at 7 p.m. in Room 214 at City Hall. Agenda items include: A discussion on lowering the […]

  • SCCF Spring Grant Round Information Sessions

    SCCF Spring Grant Round Information Sessions
    SouthCoast Community Foundation 350 Union St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    SouthCoast Community Foundation will offer a series of virtual and hybrid Spring Grant Round Information Sessions for nonprofits ahead of the March 31 application deadline. Attendees will learn about the new spring grant cycle, including eligibility rules, how to submit up to three proposals, review criteria, and required materials. They also include time for prospective […]

  • Wellness Workshop at Beyond House

    Wellness Workshop at Beyond House
    The Beyond House 3057 Acushnet Ave, New Bedford, MA, United States

    A weekly Wellness Workshop meets on Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m. at Beyond House Young Adult Access Center. The conversation centers on the eight dimensions of wellness and the practical ways they shape daily life. Sessions are presented by the Beyond House and Massachusetts Young People in Recovery. More information is available on Facebook at MAYoungPeopleinRecovery […]

  • Monthly “Can We Talk” Healing Circles

    Monthly “Can We Talk” Healing Circles
    Bethel A.M.E. Church 532 County St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    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 […]

  • Appointments & Briefings Committee meeting

    New Bedford City Hall 133 William St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    The Appointments and Briefings Committee will meet Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 7 p.m. in City Council chambers at City Hall. Agenda items include: Consider a mayoral appointment to the […]

  • M.O. FOOD = L.I.F.E. Food Pantry

    M.O. FOOD = L.I.F.E. Food Pantry
    M.O. L.I.F.E., INC. 725 Pleasant St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    The M.O. FOOD = L.I.F.E. Food Pantry, operated by M.O. L.I.F.E., Inc., helps feed neighbors across Greater New Bedford. It is open Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The pantry is located outside the building on the corner of Pleasant and Middle streets. Groceries are available to individuals and families facing food insecurity. Hundreds […]

  • Weekly Emergency Food Resource Meetings

    Weekly Emergency Food Resource Meetings
    Zoom Meeting

    Weekly virtual meetings address gaps in emergency food resources in Southeastern Massachusetts. Sessions are on Wednesdays from 2 to 3 p.m. The same Zoom link is used each week. Southcoast Food Policy Council will lead the discussion. The focus is on preparing for disruptions to food relief programs and strengthening the regional food system. The […]

  • Winter Mobile Market at BankFive

    Winter Mobile Market at BankFive
    BankFive Acushnet Ave 1724 Acushnet Ave, New Bedford, MA, United States

    United Way of Greater New Bedford will provide free food through its Winter Mobile Market. Fresh produce and shelf-stable items will be available to local residents. North End dates are Feb. 25 to March 18 at BankFive, 1724 Acushnet Ave. South End dates are March 4 to March 25 at BankFive, 160 County St. Hours […]

  • Clark’s Point Neighborhood Association

    Clark’s Point Neighborhood Association
    Wastewater Treatment Plant 1000S S Rodney French Blvd, new bedford

    The Clark’s Point Neighborhood Association meets the third Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Wastewater Treatment Center. The group focuses on improving safety and quality of life in Ward 6. For more information, contact Celine Saraiva at celeine11@comcast.net. .

  • Damien’s Food Pantry open twice weekly

    Damien's Food Pantry 242 Marion Road, Wareham, MA, United States

    WAREHAM -- Damien's Food Pantry provides food to residents of Bristol, Plymouth and Barnstable counties on Thursdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon. Its mission is to help end hunger in the South Coast region of Massachusetts by providing food to individuals experiencing food insecurity, promoting education and awareness about hunger in our community, […]