On each Wednesday from 3 to 5 p.m., teens grades 6–12 can join us in the Student Lounge for snacks, crafts, and chill time. This is a drop-in program, with no registration required.
Lighthouse Tavern offers free billiards every Monday and Wednesday from 4 p.m. to close. The bar features light fare and drinks. Located at 578 Brock Ave., New Bedford.
Ryan's hosts Good Thomas musical bingo every Wednesday night from 6 to 8 p.m.
The Ward 3 Neighborhood Association meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the community room at Holy Name of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in New Bedford. For more information, contact George Ferreira at dtfsaystu@aol.com.
Play Arcade hosts trivia every Wednesday from 7–9 p.m.
Wednesday night is karaoke night at Oriental Pearl from 7 to 11 p.m.
Ying Dynasty hosts Karaoke every Wednesday night from 7 to 10 p.m. with Wicked Weezy.
Preschoolers can get outside, make some new friends, and meet a few animal friends during Buttonwood Buddies at Buttonwood Park Zoo. The weekly playgroup is designed for children ages 2 to 5 and runs Thursdays from 9 to 10 a.m., Oct. 1 through Nov. 19. There will be no session on Oct. 15. Each session […]
Basket Weaving: Cracker or Catchall Basket is on Thursday, Nov. 12, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The class fee is $55. Suitable for beginners and experienced weavers. Participants make a 5-by-10-by-5-inch basket using a mix of reed sizes and an accent color. Finished with a half-round reed and seagrass. Use it for crackers, rolls, […]
Melissa Harris of Fio Partners will lead a four-part virtual series for nonprofit leaders. The sessions will focus on choosing a planning approach, gathering input and turning priorities into action. Each session runs from noon to 1:30 p.m. Participants are encouraged to attend the full series. They may also register for individual sessions or watch […]
The Fairhaven School Committee’s Policy Subcommittee is scheduled to meet Thursday, Nov. 12, at 2:30 p.m. via Zoom. Meeting agenda The agenda focuses on reviewing draft background check policies ADDA and ADDA-R. Members will also discuss a plan to review the school committee’s full policy manual and approve minutes from the Sept. 28 meeting.
The New Bedford Free Public Library will host a free apron-decorating activity during AHA! Night on Thursday, Nov. 12 from 3 to 5 p.m., in the Youth Services Department. No registration is required, and supplies will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Families can also browse artwork throughout the library and shop at the […]
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 […]
Damien's Food Pantry provides food to residents of Bristol, Plymouth, and Barnstable counties. More than 1,200 households receive assistance each month. Hours are Tuesdays from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., with the last shopping session beginning at 6:15 p.m. Thursday and Saturday hours are 7:30 to 11 a.m., with the last shopping session beginning at 10:45 […]
The Westport School Committee’s Policy Subcommittee will meet Thursday, Nov. 12, at 5 p.m. in the second-floor conference room at Westport Middle-High School. Meeting agenda Members will review several school policies, including reconsideration of instructional resources, library materials selection and adoption, and reconsideration of library materials. The agenda also includes a new artificial intelligence policy. […]
New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center will host a Local Artisan Showcase Thursday, Nov. 12 from 5 to 8 p.m. The holiday shopping event will feature fishing- and maritime-themed clothing, jewelry, artwork, and handmade goods. Members of the local fishing community create many items. Admission is free as part of AHA! Night.
Downtown New Bedford gets a head start on the holidays Thursday, Nov. 12, at AHA! Night: Made in NB. Find local artists, handmade treasures, and live entertainment. Nearly 50 local artists and makers will show off their stuff at the Star Store, with more artisan markets at Gallery X and the New Bedford Fishing Heritage […]
The Acushnet School Committee’s Budget Subcommittee will meet Thursday, Nov. 12, at 5:30 p.m. in the superintendent’s conference room at Ford Middle School (708 Middle Road). Meeting agenda Members will review minutes from the May 26 meeting and discuss the fiscal year 2027 and 2028 budgets. The agenda also includes an opportunity to address additional […]
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.
Kate Virginia is a singer-songwriter whose music draws inspiration from New England, Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, and Washington, D.C. Her solo recordings include “A Place” and “Kentucky,” released in 2022. She has also performed with touring bands.
Matt Martin and the Day Drinkers will get the weekend started at Cisco.
Fairhaven residents preparing for the Special Town Meeting can attend an orientation, precinct meetings, and a preview of the upcoming meeting on Thursday, Nov. 12 at 6 p.m. The new Town Meeting member orientation starts at 6 p.m., followed by precinct meetings at 6:45 p.m. Classrooms will be posted. A Town Meeting preview begins at […]
The Fairhaven Finance Committee will meet Thursday, Nov. 12, at 6:30 p.m. at Fairhaven Middle School, 30 School St. The meeting will also be available via Zoom. Join the meeting Members will review meeting minutes and discuss the upcoming Special Town Meeting, including votes on recommendations. The committee will also consider any submitted reserve fund […]
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 […]
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