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 […]
Halloween Drag Brunch is set for Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. Hosted by Ultima, the event includes a costume contest, lip sync battle, drink specials, and a full brunch menu. Admission […]
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 […]
The Buzzards Bay Rowing Club’s annual Onset Rowing Challenge is on Saturday, Oct. 25, at Onset Beach. Registration is from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., and the race starts at 11:30 […]
Family Trick-or-Treat is on Saturday and Sunday, October 25 and 26, 2025. Admission is $15 online or $19 at the gate. Children under 2 are free. Activities include tractor and […]
Seaglass Theater Company brings "And the Beat Goes On...100 Years of Cabaret Music" to two historic Massachusetts churches this fall. The performances will take place on Oct. 25 at 3 […]
A New Bedford native, McCarthy performs Americana, folk and rock throughout New England since the 1970s. His paintings have been displayed in galleries across Massachusetts.
Saturday, Oct. 25, is Fright Night at Cisco Brewers New Bedford. The fun includes costume contests, movies on the beach, and Freaky Tiki cocktail specials. Schedule: 5 p.m. – Spooky […]
Westport Rivers Vineyard and Winery will come alive after dark for Boos & Booze on Saturday, October 25, from 5 to 8 p.m. Guests can take lantern-lit tours, ride hay […]
Author, educator, and activist Bill McKibben has spent decades turning climate science into action. In his keynote, "Solar, Society, and the Shifting Climate," he discusses solar energy, climate justice, and […]
Monster Mash will be held Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, at The Vault Performing Arts Center. The fundraiser supports The William H. Carney Lodge #200 Elks Club and is sponsored by […]
Singer-songwriter Joshua Radin brings his intimate, acoustic sound to the Narrows Center for the Arts in Fall River on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. The evening begins with opener Brendan James […]
Get Lucky is a high-energy band known for its diverse setlist and crowd-pleasing performances. The group features Jeff Cabral on vocals, George GG Correia on guitars, keys and vocals, Bobby Sousa […]
Artist Jackie Williams will present "How to Present Your Art Professionally" on Sunday, Oct. 26, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at WAG. The session will cover essential craftsmanship from concept […]
And the Beat Goes On: 100 Years of Cabaret Music features performers Kaileigh Riess and Marcus Huber. The program includes songs from 1920s Berlin to present-day Hollywood, with works by […]
Vudu Sister is a band from Providence. The group is known for its dark folk sound and evocative songwriting.
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 a Red Cross donation center or community blood drive to support hospitals ahead of the holiday season. Donors who give between Oct. 27 and Nov. […]
The New Bedford School Committee’s Academic Achievement Sub-Committee will meet Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, at 5 p.m. in the Steven De Rossi Community Room at Keith Middle School. Members will take a closer look at accountability data for the district and its schools. See the full agenda here. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, Nov. […]
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 challenges. That may include job loss, medical issues or sudden bills. The program focuses on people with real needs who do not often ask for […]
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 business leaders: Anne Broholm, CEO of Ahead USA; Chris Holden, owner of Duke’s Bakery; and Lucria Ortiz, CEO of YMCA Southcoast. The panel will focus […]
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 violence against women. Visitors can view the shirts and find resources for support. They can also take part in the project. Those who can’t attend […]
The New Bedford Library Board of Trustees will meet this month on Tuesday, Oct. 28, at the Main Library, at 5 p.m. No agenda has been posted as of this publication. There will be no meeting in September. The next meeting will be Nov. 25, 5- 6 p.m. at the Main Library.
A fall fundraiser to benefit State Rep. Mark Sylvia is set for Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. at The Inn at Shipyard Park, 13 Water St. in Mattapoisett Suggested donations range from $50 to $1,000. Contributions can be made online or by check payable to the Sylvia Committee.
The New Bedford City Council Audit Committee will meet Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, at 7 p.m. in Room 214 of City Hall. The agenda includes reports from the Purchasing Director on monthly Requests for Proposals. It also requests a detailed list of all contractors engaged from Jan. 2014 to Sept. 2022. Another item asks for […]
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