RJD Annual Meeting
The Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum will hold its annual meeting with a look back at the past year and plans for the museum’s future. The event is free and open to the public.
The Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum will hold its annual meeting with a look back at the past year and plans for the museum’s future. The event is free and open to the public.
A public forum on ballot questions 1 through 5 will be held Thursday, Sept. 17, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Keith Middle School Community Room, 225 Hathaway Road, New Bedford. Guests will learn about what each initiative would change and how the measures could affect residents. Invited speakers will have a moderated, non-debate […]
New Bedford’s Special Committee on Special Permits and Licensing will meet Thursday, Sept. 17, at 6:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers at City Hall. Agenda items include: Gerald L. Ribeiro as a constable A residency waiver for Side Quest Complete to obtain a secondhand dealer license Whether to allow cigar lounges with on-site tobacco use […]
The Acushnet Zoning Board of Appeals will meet Thursday, Sept. 17, at 6:30 p.m. in the Police Station conference room, 64 Middle Road. Agenda items include: * A special permit request for three commercial vehicles at 224 Perry Hill Road * Continued request for a variance at the same property involving a proposed garage and […]
Comedian Josh Blue will perform Thursday, Sept. 17 at 8 p.m. at the Narrows Center for the Arts in Fall River. Doors open at 7 p.m. Ben Roy is the opener. Tickets are $43 in advance and $45 the day of the show. Blue won “Last Comic Standing” in 2006 and placed third on “America’s […]
The Westport Art Group’s fourth annual Invitational Photography Show features work by 30 photographers Sept. 17 through Oct. 4 at the WAG Gallery, 1740 Main Road, Westport Point. An opening reception is set for Friday, Sept. 18, from 4 to 6 p.m. Programs include a photography panel, a drone photography presentation on Saturday, Sept. 26, […]
The SouthCoast Community Foundation will hold "Summer’s Last Blast" on Friday, Sept. 18, at Fort Taber in New Bedford. The event runs from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $225 per person. The program will include live music by The Dope Lotus, led by New Bedford musician Joaquin Santos. Food stations, hors d’oeuvres, desserts, drinks, […]
Stand Up for Every Voice will pair comedy with fundraising on Friday, Sept. 18, at White’s of Westport. Tickets are $30 each. Tables of eight are available for $240. A silent auction, Wine & Win, and a memorial moment are also planned. Guests can purchase food and drinks, and a donut bar is included with […]
Fleetwood Mac fans can sing their favorite songs together on Friday, Sept. 18, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $19 to $45, plus fees. Choir! Choir! Choir! transforms the audience into […]
A free paper shredding day is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 19, from 8:30 to 11 a.m., at Keith Middle School. It will be held rain or shine. Participants may bring up to two standard-size boxes of confidential documents, including bank statements, medical records, and old tax forms. Paper clips and staples may remain, but remove […]
DNRT Executive Director Nick Wildman will lead a one-mile guided walk at Slocum's River Reserve at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19. The rain date is Sunday, Sept. 27. Wildman will discuss habitat protection, climate adaptation, and how environmental changes affect management of protected land. Participants will meet at the reserve parking lot, about one-tenth of […]
An electronics recycling collection will be held Saturday, Sept. 19, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine, at Our Lady of Grace Church, 569 Sanford Road, Westport. Residents from all communities are welcome. Electronics, appliances, items with plugs or batteries, and reusable bicycles will be accepted for recycling. Pricing $5: Small electronics, computers, […]
Volunteers can help document plants, animals, insects, fungi, and other wildlife during the Marion Institute's BioBlitz from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 11 and Saturday, Sept. 19 at Frogfoot Farm in Wareham. Participants will use the iNaturalist app to record biodiversity and support community science research. The findings help track the health of […]
This event is designed to educate Veterans on how to buy a home using VA benefits. Staff will be available to answer questions on the VA Home Loan and the process, VA eligibility, who can use VA loans, and Certificates of Eligibility (COE), etc.
The 2026 Fall Feast at Madeira Field is on Saturday, Sept. 19, from noon to 11 p.m. Live bands include Lacey Cheryl 5 Band, The Concert Duo, DJ Rock the Mike. Folkloric performances and line dancing with Sarah T. are part of the lineup. Games, arts and crafts, and other activities will be available for […]
Feeling like you have a great project idea but need help writing a strong grant proposal? A Grant Writing Workshop will be held Sept. 19 from 1 to 3 p.m. The class fee is $40. Participants will receive training from experienced facilitators who have written, reviewed, and evaluated hundreds of grant applications.
The Sewing and Maker Club will meet Saturday, Sept. 19, from 1 to 4 p.m. The casual group is open to makers of all skill levels. Participants should bring their own projects and supplies. Messy crafts, such as pottery wheels or splatter paint, are not permitted. Snacks to share are optional. No registration is required. […]
The Friends of the Dartmouth Libraries host author Janis Robinson Daly on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2 p.m. at Southworth Library. The presentation is on how genealogy research inspired her to write historical fiction.
Emo Night Karaoke brings a live backing band to The Vault, with audience members taking the lead vocals. The setlist features 100+ emo and pop-punk songs. Sign-ups are first-come, first-served, with lyrics displayed on screens and backup vocals available from the band. This is a 21+ event. Tickets start at $18.20. Visit emonightkaraoke.com for setlists […]
Rhode Island FC will honor and celebrate Portuguese heritage on Saturday, Sept. 19, at 7:30 p.m. at Clube Social Português Pawtucket. The festivities include Portuguese music, DJs, dancing, and recognition of Portuguese clubs and community members from Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Tickets and a limited Portugal x Rhode Island FC scarf are available through the […]
Total Recall is a Providence-based all 80's Hair Metal Cover band.
Pebble Reef will perform live at Knuckle Heads on Saturday, Sept. 19 from 10 p.m. to 2 p.m.
The Sunday Book Club will meet Sunday, Sept. 20, at 2 p.m. in the library’s reading rooms. This month’s selection is “Evensong” by Stewart O’Nan. Copies are available at the library. For more information, email librarian Robbin Smith at rsmith@sailsinc.org.
Born and Bred will be presented Sunday, Sept. 20 at 3 p.m. at Unitarian Memorial Church. Tickets are $30. Part of the MA250 celebration, the concert commemorates the 250th anniversary […]

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