No Kings Part III (2nd event) is scheduled for Friday, March 28, from noon to 2 p.m. at Buttonwood Park, at the corner of Rockdale Avenue and Arnold Street in New Bedford. The peaceful event is sponsored by Democracy Unleashed and is organized as a demonstration focused on democracy and civic engagement.
The third No Kings March for the People is scheduled Saturday, March 28, from 3 to 5 p.m. outside New Bedford District Court. Community members from across the region will […]
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 & […]
NEW BEDFORD -- The PACE Community Food Center is open five days a week, serving free, nutritious staples and essential items to residents of the Greater New Bedford community. The […]
NEW BEDFORD -- The city of New Bedford is pleased to announce the opening of the Swap Shop, a new initiative at the New Bedford Recycling Center that allows residents […]
Historic homeowners looking for financial help with preservation projects have a new resource. WHALE presents “Show Me the Money,” part of its Historic Homeowner Workshop Series, on March 31 at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom. The session focuses on funding options for historic homeowners. Topics include grants, tax credits, and other tools that support preservation projects. […]
The Fix It Forward workshop series opens with Mending, Darning, and Patching on Monday, March 31, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Howland Green Branch Library. The event is open to residents of New Bedford and Dartmouth. Local artists Claudia De Sousa-Baptista (Bushwood Tailors Opportunity Shop) and Elaine and Beatrice Alder (Alder & Alder) will […]
One SouthCoast Chamber will host Mayor Paul Coogan’s 2026 State of Business Luncheon on Wednesday, April 1, at Fall River Country Club. Business leaders, community partners, and public officials will […]
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
Stories from local residents who have experienced addiction or incarceration will be shared on Thursday, April 2, at 6 p.m. Admission is pay-what-you-can. The program features individuals who have returned […]
Learn how a member-based, democratic approach trains rank-and-file researchers to investigate and challenge major corporations during a webinar on Thursday, April 2, 2026, from 7 to 9 p.m. The session […]
The South Coast LGBTQ+ Health Fair is on Saturday, April 4, at 11 a.m. at the Whaler’s Inn. Affirming health care providers and community organizations from across the South Coast […]
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
The next New Bedford Science Café will meet on Tuesday, April 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Last Round Bar & Grille. Deborah Gordon will discuss “The Escape Artist: […]
A special presentation and film screening will highlight the New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center’s Hauling Back Generational Fishing Family Project. The program shares stories of multigenerational fishing families and businesses […]
The Town of Freetown will hold its annual Earth Day Clean Up on Saturday, April 11, from 9 a.m. to noon. A rain date is set for April 12. Residents, […]
Afternoon Tea and a performance of Abigail Adams in “Liberty & Legacy” by Sheryl Faye is scheduled for Sunday, April 12 at 2:30 p.m. Proceeds from this fundraiser will benefit […]
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 […]
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. […]
Community members are invited to gather with the Immigrants’ Assistance Center and its team on Friday, May 8, at the Century House in Acushnet for the gala, Striving for Peace. […]
Opening of the Bay is set for Saturday, May 9, from 6 to 10 p.m. at Kilburn Mill on Clark’s Cove. Tickets are $100. The Community Boating Center of New […]
One SouthCoast Chamber will hold a Celebrity Scholarship Dinner on Wednesday, May 20, 6 to 8 p.m. featuring former New England Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri. Check-in begins at 5:45 p.m. […]
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