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.
The Fairhaven Board of Health will meet Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 5 p.m. at Town Hall, 40 Center St. Remote participation will be available through Zoom. Agenda items include proposed changes to septic system regulations, updates on the wastewater treatment plant and wind turbines, and a status report on 21 Morton St. Members will also […]
Write With Community Inc. will host an Inkwell Circle writing session on Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Room 135 of the Claire T. Carney Library at UMass Dartmouth. The small, facilitated group lets writers share their work, exchange feedback, and discuss their creative projects. Participants can connect with fellow writers and […]
The Clark’s Point Neighborhood Association meets the third Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Wastewater Treatment Center. The group focuses on improving safety and quality of life in Ward 6. For more information, contact Celine Saraiva at celeine11@comcast.net. .
Universal Participation: Welcome to Yoga meets every Wednesday at 6 p.m. The class is open to all abilities, ages, and body types. Instructor Audra Andrade, who lives with low vision, leads the weekly sessions. The class is also suitable for people who are blind or have low vision. Admission is $10. Guests aged 18 to […]
Artists Estates with Attorney Brandon Walecka will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at The Launch at Moby Dick Brewing Company. Attorney Brandon Walecka will discuss estate planning for artists and ways to protect artwork, creative rights, and artistic legacies. The free program is part of the Southcoast Artists Index […]
Ryan's hosts Good Thomas musical bingo every Wednesday night from 6 to 8 p.m.
Fairhaven residents can help shape the town's parks during a public workshop Wednesday, Oct. 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Town Hall auditorium. Town officials are working with the Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District (SRPEDD) and BETA Group to evaluate local parks and identify potential improvements. A brief presentation will be […]
The Fairhaven Cultural Council will meet Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall, 40 Center St. Remote participation will be available through Zoom. Agenda items include preparations for the fiscal 2027 grant cycle, fundraising and plans for a grant reception and gala. Members will also discuss community outreach and special projects. Additional business […]
The New Bedford City Council's Audit Committee will meet Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 7 p.m. in City Council Chambers, Room 214, at City Hall. Full agenda Members will consider a proposal requiring monthly expenditure reports from all city departments. The committee will also review a recent mayoral staff hire, including the position, salary, funding source, […]
Play Arcade hosts trivia every Wednesday from 7–9 p.m.
Off the Hook hosted Musical Bingo by Good Thomas Entertainment every Wednesday from 7 to 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.
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, […]
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 […]
Participants will learn the basics of needle felting while creating up to six miniature autumn-themed characters. The workshop includes step-by-step instruction, individual guidance, and a choice of colors. Beginners can explore the technique while making handmade seasonal decorations or gifts. The class fee is $45.
Families can stop by the Mattapoisett Free Public Library on Thursdays from September 17 through October 29 at 10:30 a.m. Each session will include books, music, activities, and crafts, offering the library’s regular Saturday story time experience.
Kids ages 10 and older can create a miniature Halloween garden with tiny gravestones, skulls, spooky trees and figures such as witches and ghosts. Supplies are limited. Registration is required.
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 […]
Westport Rivers Vineyard & Winery offers reserved fire pits for groups throughout the fall. Reservations are $49.99 and are limited. Thursdays, 5 to 6:45 p.m.: Sept. 24; Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29. Fridays, 5 to 6:45 p.m.: Sept. 25; Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30. Saturdays: 1 to 2:45 p.m., 3 to […]
United Way of Greater New Bedford's Mobile Market is back, offering free fresh produce to working residents from July through October. Produce is provided by Sharing the Harvest Community Farm, a program of YMCA Southcoast Dartmouth. The market is held on Thursdays from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and alternates weekly between two New Bedford locations. […]
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.
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