• Blue Heron in Flight

    Adriance Furniture Makers 288 Gulf Road, Dartmouth, MA, United States

    Adriance Furnituremakers highlights work by local artisans in the Showroom Gallery. Each piece shows the maker’s style. Each one brings character to the space. John Magnan shifted to art after an early retirement from a technical career. The change led to studies at the Maryland Institute College of Art. Magnan later earned an MFA in […]

  • Free Rides for eligible individuals

    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. Rides 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 […]

  • Cold and Flu Vaccine Reminder

    A reminder that flu and COVID cases rise during this season. Vaccines help protect families and reduce severe illness. Residents can schedule appointments through state vaccination sites or local providers. Information is available at mass.gov/seasonal-vaccines.

  • Used Shoe Donations

    Used Shoe Donations
    Pilgrim United Church of Christ 635 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA, United States

    Mercy Meals & More is collecting gently used shoes for men and women. Sneakers and boots are preferred. All sizes are accepted. Shoes must not be worn out. Donations can be dropped off at Mercy Meals & More Soup Kitchen at Pilgrim United Church

  • Mercy Meals and More: Free Breakfast

    Mercy Meals and More: Free Breakfast
    Pilgrim United Church of Christ 635 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA, United States

    Mercy Meals & More is a Massachusetts 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides a nutritious start to the day for neighbors in need. A 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 […]

  • Damien’s Food Pantry open twice weekly

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

    WAREHAM -- Damien's Food Pantry provides food to residents of Bristol, Plymouth and Barnstable counties on Thursdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon. Its mission is to help end hunger in the South Coast region of Massachusetts by providing food to individuals experiencing food insecurity, promoting education and awareness about hunger in our community, […]

  • Menstrual Access Drive

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

    The community is encouraged to support women and girls through a menstrual access drive addressing period poverty in the region. Organizers 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 […]

  • Dartmouth Public Library Launches New Seed Library

    Southworth Library 732 Dartmouth Street, Dartmouth, MA, United States +1 more

    Gardeners in Dartmouth have a new reason to visit the stacks. Dartmouth Public Library will launch a free Seed Library on March 2 at both branches. Limited seed packets will be available to help residents get the growing season started. The program encourages gardening, sustainability, and local food production. Participants can take seeds, grow plants, […]

  • The Chat with three New Bedford school chiefs

    Zoom Meeting

    Want to know more about how the New Bedford public schools are working? About how the district school system and the city’s charter schools are working together on some issues? Register for The Chat with Jack Spillane on Thursday, May 21, at noon. Jack’s guests will be New Bedford Superintendent of Schools Andrew O’Leary along […]

  • Trivia & Tacos at Buzzards Bay Brewing

    Trivia & Tacos at Buzzards Bay Brewing
    Buzzards Bay Brewing 98 Horseneck Rd, Westport, MA, United States

    Team Trivia begins at 6 p.m. each Thursday at Buzzards Bay Brewing. Tacos are available starting at 4 p.m. from BBQ y MAS TACOS+. Crowds test their knowledge in groups and compete for prizes. Teams compete for prizes while participants settle in with tacos and drinks before questions begin. Buzzards Bay Brewing opens at 3 […]

  • Harmonica Classes at Kilburn Mill

    Harmonica Classes at Kilburn Mill
    New Bedford Arts and Cultural Emporium at Kilburn Mill 101 W. Rodney French Blvd. Studio 260, New Bedford, MA, United States

    Anyone can blow into a harmonica. Playing along with real music takes skill. New Bedford Arts and Cultural Emporium will hold a four-week harmonica class to help students get there. The fee is $80. Sessions run March 5, 12, 19, and 26 at Studio 260 inside Kilburn Mill. Students will learn proper hand position, embouchure, […]

  • Business After Hours at the Country Club of New Bedford

    Country Club of New Bedford 585 Slocum Rd, New Bedford, MA, United States

    One SouthCoast Chamber will hold a Business After Hours networking event sponsored by BayCoast Bank on May 21 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Country Club of New Bedford. The event will feature networking, appetizers, an open bar, and door prizes for business professionals from across the SouthCoast region. Chamber officials said the monthly […]

  • Weekly Solidarity Gathering

    A weekly solidarity gathering meets on Thursdays at 6 p.m. on Center Street in Fairhaven, near the Unitarian church and the library. Participants gather to stand in support of immigration rights and community action. All are encouraged to bring signs, friends, and family. Music, art, poetry, and chants are part of the evening.

  • Justin Sampson at Cork

    Cork Wine and Tapas 90 Front St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Justin Sampson of CarSon Acoustic Duo, brings a unique perspective to a diverse range of tunes.

  • The Sole Foot Clinic

    The Sole Foot Clinic
    Pilgrim United Church of Christ 635 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA, United States

    The Sole Foot Clinic meets on Thursdays from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. at Mercy Meals & More, focusing on spiritual, mental, and physical well-being while respecting each guest’s dignity. Volunteers provide foot evaluations and care, check height, weight, and vital signs, and share guidance on nutrition and foot health. Healthy feet can help prevent illness […]

  • Karaoke at Bayside Lounge

    The Bayside Lounge 125 Sconticut Neck Rd, Fairhaven, MA, United States

    Bayside hosts trivia and karaoke with Wicked Weezy every Thursday night. Sing your favorite songs or enjoy the performances in a lively and welcoming atmosphere.

  • Glen Nunes at Knuckle Heads

    Glen Nunes at Knuckle Heads
    Knuckle Heads 85 MacArthur Dr., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Glen Nunes performs live at Knuckle Heads every Thursday evening from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. He performs an acoustic set often with guest collaborators as part of the venue’s regular music lineup

  • Zeiterion Presents Sonia Bettencourt

    Zeiterion 684 Purchase St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Sonia Bettencourt will perform on Thursday, May 21, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 to $34 plus fees. The award-winning fadista began singing with her grandmother and great-grandmother in Lisbon. She now performs across the country, sharing her love of traditional Portuguese folk music and fado.