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SUMMARY:2026 NER Concours at Westport Rivers
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Northeast Region Porsche Club of America Concours is on Sunday\, Oct. 4\, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Westport Rivers Vineyard & Winery. \nThis year’s “Years in Decades” People’s Choice car show will feature Porsche vehicles\, food trucks\, wine tastings\, beer and live music by The Unlikely Strummers. \nAdmission is free and open to the public.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/2026-ner-concours-at-westport-rivers/
LOCATION:Westport Rivers Vineyard & Winery\, 417 Hixbridge Rd.\, Westport\, MA\, 02790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Fall Activities,Family,Free,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:Open mic at First Unitarian Church
DESCRIPTION:A monthly open mic will be held on the first Sunday of each month at First Unitarian Church\, 71 Eighth St.\, New Bedford. \nPoetry\, acting\, music\, and other performances are welcome. Each participant will have up to 10 minutes. \nSign-up begins at 3:30 p.m. The open mic runs from 4 to 6 p.m. \nAdmission is free. Donations are welcome.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/open-mic-at-first-unitarian-church/2026-10-04/
LOCATION:First Unitarian Church in New Bedford\, 71 8th St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Free,Open Mic
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SUMMARY:MFPL Writing Group
DESCRIPTION:MFPL Writing Group will meet Tuesday\, Oct. 6\, from 5 to 7 p.m. \nThe session will include brief writing exercises\, progress check-ins\, readings\, peer feedback\, and quiet writing time. \nRegistration is not required. Drop-ins are welcome.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/mfpl-writing-group/
LOCATION:Mattapoisett Library\, 7 Barstow Street\, Mattapoisett\, MA\, 02739\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Talk,Books,Culture Calendar,Free
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SUMMARY:Spooky Pet Ghost Craft at Mattapoisett Library
DESCRIPTION:Children ages 6 and older can create a pet ghost in a jar during a spooky-season craft program on Wednesday\, Oct. 7\, from 4 to 5 p.m. \nAll materials will be provided. Registration is required.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/spooky-pet-ghost-craft-at-mattapoisett-library/
LOCATION:Mattapoisett Library\, 7 Barstow Street\, Mattapoisett\, MA\, 02739\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Family,Free,Halloween
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SUMMARY:Pumpkin Party & Costume Swap
DESCRIPTION:The second annual Pumpkin Party & Costume Swap is on Wednesday\, Oct. 7\, from 4 to 6 p.m. on the library lawn. In case of rain\, the event will move to the auditorium. The first 50 registrants will receive free pumpkins. Carving supplies will be provided.\n\nYou can donate gently used Halloween costumes and decorations at Town Hall or the Millicent Library through Oct. 6 for the swap.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/pumpkin-party-costume-swap/
LOCATION:Millicent Library\, 45 Center Street\, Fairhaven\, MA\, 02719\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Family,Free,Halloween
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SUMMARY:Sisters in Crime Mystery-Making at Mattapoisett Library
DESCRIPTION:Mystery authors Kit Irwin\, Edith Maxwell and Sharon Healy-Yang will create an original mystery in real time using audience suggestions during a fast-paced improv program. \nThe program will be held Wednesday\, Oct. 7\, from 6 to 7 p.m. It is designed for adults. Registration is optional\, but priority will be given to those who register. \nIrwin is a writer and illustrator whose short fiction and humor have appeared in literary magazines\, anthologies and online publications. Maxwell\, who also writes as Maddie Day\, has written several mystery series and short crime fiction. Healy-Yang writes mystery and romance novels inspired by classic films and fiction from the 1930s through the 1950s. \n 
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/sisters-in-crime-mystery-making-at-mattapoisett-library/
LOCATION:Mattapoisett Library\, 7 Barstow Street\, Mattapoisett\, MA\, 02739\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Talk,Books,Culture Calendar,Free
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SUMMARY:Family Storytime at RJD
DESCRIPTION:Storytime is presented with the New Bedford Free Public Library at RJD. Attendees meet inside the mansion for a half hour of stories designed for all ages.\n\nFamilies may take home a craft kit to work on together. Visitors may also stay to tour the house and grounds.\n\nFamily Storytime is held on the third Wednesday of each month. The program is open to all ages with an accompanying adult. Admission is free.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/family-storytime-at-rjd/2026-10-21/
LOCATION:Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum\, 396 County St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Family,Free,Rotch-Jones-Duff House
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