• School Committee Governance and Policy Sub-Committee meeting

    Paul Rodrigues Administration Building, 455 County St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    The New Bedford School Committee Governance and Policy Sub-Committee will meet Monday, Oct. 19 at 5:30 p.m. in Room 224 of the Paul Rodrigues Administration Building. Agenda: TBA

  • New Bedford City Council’s Finance Committee

    New Bedford City Hall 133 William St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    The New Bedford City Council's Finance Committee will meet Monday, Oct. 19, at 7 p.m. in City Council Chambers, Room 214, at City Hall. The meeting will be livestreamed and recorded. Committee members will review requests to pay more than $34,000 in outstanding bills from fiscal 2026. The expenses include water, wastewater, public infrastructure, the […]

  • SouthCoast Business Builders Breakfast

    waring-sullivan dartmouth 230 Russell Mills Rd., South Dartmouth, MA 02748, MA, United States

    The One SouthCoast Chamber will host its Business Builders Breakfast on Tuesday, Oct. 20, from 8:30 to 10 a.m., at Waring-Sullivan Dartmouth, 230 Russell Mills Road. Business professionals can network over breakfast and participate in an interactive activity designed to encourage conversation and professional connections. Admission is $15 per person and includes a breakfast buffet. […]

  • Puddle Jumpers at Buttonwood Park Zoo

    Puddle Jumpers at Buttonwood Park Zoo
    Buttonwood Park Zoo 425 Hawthorn St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Puddle Jumpers is for children ages 2 to 5 to explore nature outside through guided hikes and hands-on play. A BPZoo educator will lead a 50-minute adventure at a different Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust location each week. The fall program runs Tuesdays from Sept. 29 through Oct. 27, from 10 to 11 a.m. Sessions take […]

  • All About Us: Recovery Meetings

    All About Us: Recovery Meetings
    YWCA Southeastern Mass 20 South 6th St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Those on a recovery journey are invited to attend weekly recovery-focused meetings beginning Tuesday, May 26. The meetings aim to provide a supportive space for healing, self-care, and personal growth. Sessions are hosted by Debbie Keiko Kenny, an experienced wellness professional with more than 30 years in massage therapy, holistic healing, and related services. She […]

  • Wellness Workshop at Beyond House

    The Beyond House 3057 Acushnet Ave, New Bedford, MA, United States

    A weekly Wellness Workshop meets on Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m. at Beyond House Young Adult Access Center. The conversation centers on the eight dimensions of wellness and the practical ways they shape daily life. Sessions are presented by the Beyond House and Massachusetts Young People in Recovery. More information is available on Facebook at MAYoungPeopleinRecovery […]

  • Moby-Dick Book Club at New Bedford Whaling Museum

    New Bedford Whaling Museum 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA, United States

    The New Bedford Whaling Museum will host the second session of its virtual “Moby-Dick” Book Club on Tuesday, Oct. 20, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Registration and information Melville scholars Bob Wallace and Jennifer Baker will lead the discussion, covering chapters 40 through 90 of Herman Melville’s novel. Marina Wells, the museum’s assistant curator of […]

  • Music Circles at The Shepherd Center

    The Shepherd Center 34 Center Street (William Street Entrance), Fairhaven, MA, United States

    Music Circles meet every Tuesday, 6 p.m.  Join an informal acoustic jam session open to musicians of all skill levels. Admission is free. The Shepherd Center for the Performing Arts is offering workshops and free community events throughout the summer at 34 Center St. in Fairhaven. Donations are appreciated to support the organization's upcoming season.

  • Jimi Blacksheep at Ryan’s Sports Pub

    Ryan's Sports Pub and Billiards 500 Hathaway Rd, New Bedford, MA, United States

    Jimi Blacksheep is a former major-label recording artist, singer, guitarist, and producer from Boston known for his versatile musical style. Previously signed to Warner Bros., Jimi has impressed audiences with his exceptional talent, dynamic performances, and distinctive sound. His diverse repertoire spans alt-rock, R&B, neo-soul, and heavy metal. Read more about Jimi in The Light’s InPerson […]

  • New Bedford Appointments and Briefings Committee meeting

    New Bedford City Hall 133 William St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    The New Bedford City Council's Appointments and Briefings Committee will meet Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 7 p.m. in City Council Chambers, Room 214. Members will review mayoral appointments to the Commission for Citizens with Disabilities and the Human Rights Commission. The Council will also discuss cigar pricing regulations, employee benefits, prescription drug costs, and the […]

  • FROM the UNDERGROUND

    WNB One Radio

    Dive deep into the groove with FROM the UNDERGROUND, the high-voltage weekly radio show from WAMPTRONICA, bringing you the best in underground House Music, Rare Groove, and Afrobeat every Tuesday night at 8 PM on WNB One Radio. Expect deep cuts, soulful classics, banging remixes, and exclusive originals—all curated to move your body and elevate […]

  • South Coast Capital and Resources Matchmaker event

    White's of Westport 66 State Rd, Westport, MA, United States

    The One SouthCoast Chamber and U.S. Small Business Administration will host a free South Coast Capital and Resources Matchmaker event Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 9 a.m. to noon at White’s of Westport. Registration is free. Small business owners, manufacturers, and entrepreneurs can connect with local lenders and business resource organizations. Attendees will learn about funding […]

  • Free Community Services at the New Bedford YMCA

    New Bedford YMCA 25 S Water St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    New Bedford Connect will offer free community services on Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the New Bedford YMCA, 25 S. Water St. The event brings together volunteers and service providers to assist individuals and families experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity. Offered services include health screenings, haircuts, clothing, transportation assistance, breakfast, […]

  • Martha’s Pantry at Grace

    Martha’s Pantry at Grace
    Grace Episcopal Church 133 School Street, New Bedford, MA, United States

    Martha’s Pantry at Grace provides groceries each week to households in Greater New Bedford. The food available includes fresh produce and bread. The goal is to supply three meals a day for three days for each family member. Households may visit once a month. Pantry is open Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. […]

  • Watercolor Painting Class

    New Bedford Arts & Cultural Emporium 101 West Rodney French Blvd, Suite 2-60, New Bedford, MA, United States

    Learn watercolor painting through practice and technique in this four-week workshop. Students will explore various techniques like wet-on-wet, wet-on-damp, and masking fluid, as well as color mixing and brushwork. The […]

  • M.O. FOOD = L.I.F.E. Food Pantry

    M.O. FOOD = L.I.F.E. Food Pantry
    M.O. L.I.F.E., INC. 725 Pleasant St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    The M.O. FOOD = L.I.F.E. Food Pantry, operated by M.O. L.I.F.E., Inc., helps feed neighbors across Greater New Bedford. It is open Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The pantry is located outside the building on the corner of Pleasant and Middle streets. Groceries are available to individuals and families facing food insecurity. Hundreds […]

  • Family Storytime at RJD

    Family Storytime at RJD
    Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum 396 County St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    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. Families may take […]

  • Neurographica and Zen Doodle workshop

    Neurographica and Zen Doodle workshop
    New Bedford Arts and Cultural Emporium at Kilburn Mill 101 W. Rodney French Blvd. Studio 260, New Bedford, MA, United States

    Neurographica Doodle workshop meets Wednesdays from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30. This guided class helps participants refocus and ease stress, fear, and anxiety. The fee is $20. Students learn to draw […]