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  • Full Throttle for Food Motorcycle Run

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

    The first Full Throttle for Food Motorcycle Run will benefit Damien’s Food Pantry. Riders will travel a 45-mile route through the South Coast, starting at Damien’s Food Pantry and ending […]

  • SMMPO Meeting

    Zoom Meeting

    The Southeastern Massachusetts Metropolitan Planning Organization oversees regional transportation planning for 27 communities. The group guides the long-range vision and funding for road, transit, bicycle, and pedestrian projects. The agenda […]

  • AHA! New Bedford Community Focus Group

    Nativity Prep 66 Spring St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    AHA! New Bedford will hold an in-person focus group on Tuesday, Oct. 21, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Nativity Prep. Participants are encouraged to register in advance to help […]

  • School Committee Candidate Forum

    Keith Middle School 225 Hathaway Blvd, New Bedford, United States

    The New Bedford Educators Association will host a public forum for the four candidates vying for three seats on the New Bedford School Committee. The event is on Tuesday, October […]

  • Pumpkins and Cornstalks Recycling/Compost

    New Bedford Recycling Center 1103 Shawmut Ave., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management is reminding residents to keep pumpkins and cornstalks out of the trash this season. They can be left out for yard waste pickup, dropped […]

  • Finance Committee Meeting

    Zoom Meeting

    The Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District Finance Committee will meet Wednesday, Oct. 22, at 8:30 a.m. The meeting will take place in person and on Zoom at this […]

  • Alma del Mar Board of Trustees meeting

    Alma del Mar Family Center 777 Church Street, New Bedford, MA, United States

    Alma del Mar Board of Trustees will hold its annual meeting Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. Agenda items include attendance, approval of the 2024 annual meeting minutes, and […]

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    School Department Governance and Policy Sub-Committee Meeting

    Paul Rodrigues Administration Building, 455 County St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    The New Bedford School Committee’s Governance and Policy Sub-Committee will meet Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, at 4:45 p.m. The agenda includes second readings of policies on non-discrimination, school admissions, and […]

  • Business After Hours in October

    Professionals will gather for an evening of conversation and connections on Thursday, Oct. 23, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Fall River Country Club, 4232 N. Main St. Food, […]

  • Community Screening of “Can’t Look Away”

    Keith Middle School 225 Hathaway Blvd, New Bedford, United States

    A community screening will explore the effects of social media on young users. The free event includes dinner, child care, and a follow-up discussion with local behavioral health professionals. It […]

  • Appointments & Briefings Committee of the City Council meeting

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

    The Appointments & Briefings Committee of the City Council of New Bedford will convene on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in Room 214 of City Hall. The agenda includes […]

  • New Exhibit Explores Bristol County’s History of Incarceration

    New Bedford Whaling Museum 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA, United States

    The New Bedford Whaling Museum and the Bristol County Sheriff’s Office will open Bristol County: Incarcerated on Oct. 24. The exhibit traces the history of local incarceration from the 18th-century […]

  • Spooktacular Family Fun

    Family Resource and Development Center 128 Union Street, New Bedford, MA, United States

    Bring your little pumpkins for a morning filled with Halloween cheer. The Family Resource and Development Center will host a family event Friday, Oct. 25, from 10 a.m. to noon. […]

  • Introduction To Ancestry: General Overview

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

    MaryEllen Cecil, special collections library assistant, will lead a demonstration on the features and record collections of the world’s largest online family history resource, available to patrons for free at […]

  • Winter Coat Giveaway

    PAACA Recovery Support Center 360 Coggeshall St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    The coat giveaway provides free winter coats to those in need. It runs Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, from noon to 2 p.m. One coat is available per person, and no […]

  • Red Cross Seeks Blood and Platelet Donors

    The American Red Cross is seeking blood and platelet donors to address a drop in donations this fall. Donors of all blood types are encouraged to schedule an appointment at […]

  • Holiday Wishes Nominations Are Open

    Holiday Wishes nominations are open through Oct. 31. United Way of Greater New Bedford, FUN 107 and 1420 WBSM are working together to help families in the region facing serious […]

  • Women at the Helm: Business Leadership Panel

    Rachel's Lakeside 950 State Road, Dartmouth, MA, United States

    The One SouthCoast Human Resource Council and DEI Committee will host a breakfast event, "Women at the Helm: Business Leadership Panel," at Rachel’s Lakeside. The program will feature three local […]

  • Clothesline Project at YWCA

    YWCA Southeastern Mass 20 South 6th St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    The Clothesline Project will be displayed on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts. Admission is free. The visual display raises awareness about […]