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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260617
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260618
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SUMMARY:Free Rides for eligible individuals
DESCRIPTION:Mass 2-1-1 and Lyft have teamed up to offer Relief Rides\, a limited free transportation program for eligible individuals without access to other local options. \nRides are available for critical non-emergency needs such as food access\, short-term work transportation\, and medical or mental health appointments. The service is open to qualified residents in Fall River and New Bedford. \nTrips can be scheduled right away or up to 48 hours in advance. \nTo find out if you qualify\, call 2-1-1 or 877-211-6277 Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/free-rides-for-eligible-individuals/2026-06-17/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Free,Free Rides
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260617
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260618
DTSTAMP:20260617T135907
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SUMMARY:Cold and Flu Vaccine Reminder
DESCRIPTION:A reminder that flu and COVID cases rise during this season. Vaccines help protect families and reduce severe illness. \nResidents can schedule appointments through state vaccination sites or local providers. Information is available at mass.gov/seasonal-vaccines.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/cold-and-flu-vaccine-reminder/2026-06-17/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Health,Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T073000
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SUMMARY:Mercy Meals and More: Free Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Mercy Meals & More is a Massachusetts 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides a nutritious start to the day for neighbors in need. \nA hot breakfast is served Monday through Saturday from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. Guests are treated with dignity and respect. In addition to free meals\, the organization offers clothing and foot care. Its mission is to foster connection and build a stronger community. \nFor more information\, call 508-264-8183.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/mercy-meals-and-more-free-breakfast/2026-06-17/
LOCATION:Pilgrim United Church of Christ\, 635 Purchase Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Food,Soup Kitchen
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T160000
DTSTAMP:20260617T135907
CREATED:20260517T185430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260517T185430Z
UID:10166004-1781686800-1781712000@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Menstrual Access Drive
DESCRIPTION:The community is encouraged to support women and girls through a menstrual access drive addressing period poverty in the region.\nOrganizers have spent years providing advocacy\, education\, and product distribution. More than 800 women and girls received essential hygiene items last year\, helping them attend school and work with dignity. Continued donations are needed to sustain the effort.\n\nSupplies of tampons are currently sufficient. Donations of menstrual pads and new underwear\, with tags or in unopened packages\, are needed.\nDrop-offs are accepted May 14 through June 30\, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.\, at YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts\, 20 South Sixth St.\, New Bedford.\n\nFor more information\, to ask questions\, or to request products\, contact Brittany Coker at BCoker@ywcasema.org or 508-999-3255.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/menstrual-access-drive/2026-06-17/
LOCATION:YWCA Southeastern Mass\, 20 South 6th St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Donations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T103000
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SUMMARY:Martha's Pantry at Grace
DESCRIPTION:Martha’s Pantry at Grace provides groceries each week to households in Greater New Bedford. The food available includes fresh produce and bread. The goal is to supply three meals a day for three days for each family member. Households may visit once a month.\n\nPantry is open Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Service follows New Bedford school weather closures.\n\nFor information\, contact Grace Church at 508-993-0547 or office@gracechurchnb.org.\n\nCommunity members are invited to support this ministry.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/marthas-pantry-at-grace/2026-06-17/
LOCATION:Grace Episcopal Church\, 133 School Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Food,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T190352Z
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SUMMARY:M.O. FOOD = L.I.F.E. Food Pantry
DESCRIPTION: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. \nGroceries are available to individuals and families facing food insecurity. Hundreds of people are served each month. Program volunteers also help stock shelves and assist with distribution. The effort is supported through a partnership with United Way of Greater New Bedford. \nVolunteering hours are from 10:00am to 1:00pm. For additional information\, please call 508-992-0122.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/m-o-food-l-i-f-e-food-pantry/2026-06-17/
LOCATION:M.O. L.I.F.E.\, INC.\, 725 Pleasant St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Food pantry
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ORGANIZER;CN="United Way of Greater New Bedford":MAILTO:vgrasela@unitedwayofgnb.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T140000
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SUMMARY:Weekly Emergency Food Resource Meetings
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSouthcoast Food Policy Council will lead the discussion. The focus is on preparing for disruptions to food relief programs and strengthening the regional food system. \nThe meetings aim to bring people together and find common challenges while building practical solutions. Anyone involved in food recovery or institutional food service or food justice work is welcome to participate.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/weekly-emergency-food-resource-meetings/2026-06-17/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Civic Life
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southcoast Food Policy Council":MAILTO:chris@marioninstitute.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T173000
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CREATED:20260614T200905Z
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SUMMARY:Sailing Through History: The Remarkable Journey of USCGC Eagle
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford Whaling Museum welcomes author Will Sofrin for a Sailors’ Series program on the history of the USCGC Eagle. Admission is $25. \nThe ship launched in 1936 as the German naval training vessel Horst Wessel. After World War II\, the United States seized the vessel and recommissioned it as the USCGC Eagle in 1946. Since then\, it has trained generations of Coast Guard officers in seamanship\, leadership\, and service. \nSofrin discusses the ship’s transformation from a Nazi training vessel to a symbol of American ideals. The presentation includes archival photographs\, historic film footage\, and first-person accounts spanning decades. \nPulitzer Prize-winning historian Rick Atkinson called the book “a fine book about an extraordinary sailing vessel.” \nDoors open at 5:30 p.m. The lecture runs from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Cook Memorial Theater\, followed by a light reception and book signing in the Jacobs Family Gallery.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/sailing-through-history-the-remarkable-journey-of-uscgc-eagle/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,History,Whaling Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T190000
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SUMMARY:Mayor Mitchell to Hold Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Mayor Jon Mitchell will hold office hours on Wednesday\, June 17\, from 5:30-7 p.m. at Rua’s West End Pizzeria\, 196 Shawmut Ave. \nCity residents are invited to attend and meet with Mayor Mitchell directly\, share their concerns and ideas\, and have a bite to eat. The session is open to all New Bedford residents; no advance appointments are required\, and meetings with Mayor Mitchell will be done on a first-come\, first-served basis.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/mayor-mitchell-to-hold-office-hours/
LOCATION:Rua’s West End Pizzeria\, 196 Shawmut Ave.\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Government
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T180000
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CREATED:20251014T145501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T145501Z
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SUMMARY:Clark’s Point Neighborhood Association
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFor more information\, contact Celine Saraiva at celeine11@comcast.net.\n.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/clarks-point-neighborhood-association/2026-06-17/
LOCATION:Wastewater Treatment Plant\, 1000S S Rodney French Blvd\, new bedford
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Politics
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