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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/2026-09-24/
CATEGORIES:Free,Free Rides,Ongoing
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SUMMARY:Storytime at Mattapoisett Free Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Families can stop by the Mattapoisett Free Public Library on Thursdays from September 17 through October 29 at 10:30 a.m.\n\nEach session will include books\, music\, activities\, and crafts\, offering the library’s regular Saturday story time experience.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/storytime-at-mattapoisett-free-public-library/2026-09-24/
LOCATION:Mattapoisett Library\, 7 Barstow Street\, Mattapoisett\, MA\, 02739\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Culture Calendar,Family,Free
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SUMMARY:United Way of Greater New Bedford's Mobile Market
DESCRIPTION:United Way of Greater New Bedford’s Mobile Market is back\, offering free fresh produce to working residents from July through October.\nProduce is provided by Sharing the Harvest Community Farm\, a program of YMCA Southcoast Dartmouth.\n\nThe market is held on Thursdays from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and alternates weekly between two New Bedford locations.\n\nBankFive North\n1724 Acushnet Ave.\nJuly 16\, July 30\, Aug. 13\, Aug. 27\, Sept. 10\, Sept. 24\, Oct. 8\, and Oct. 22.\n\nBankFive South\n160 County St.\nJuly 23\, Aug. 6\, Aug. 20\, Sept. 3\, Sept. 17\, Oct. 1\, Oct. 15\, and Oct. 29.\n\nAdvance registration is required. Markets are held rain or shine but may be canceled in severe weather.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/united-way-of-greater-new-bedfords-mobile-market/2026-09-24/
LOCATION:BankFive Acushnet Ave\, 1724 Acushnet Ave\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Food,Free,Health
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SUMMARY:Heroes and Sheroes of the Underground Railroad
DESCRIPTION:Members of the New Bedford Historical Society will highlight lesser-known local heroes and sheroes of the Underground Railroad in New Bedford on Thursday\, Sept. 24\, at 6:30 p.m. at the New Bedford Free Public Library.\n\nTheir efforts to support freedom seekers and promote democratic values and shared humanity helped make New Bedford an important stop.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/heroes-and-sheroes-of-the-underground-railroad/
LOCATION:New Bedford Free Public Library\, 613 Pleasant Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Election,Free,History
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