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SUMMARY:Trails of New Bedford: Signs of the Season
DESCRIPTION:The Trustees’ Mobile Adventures and New Bedford Parks\, Recreation\, and Beaches present the Trails of New Bedford Fall Series at the Ricketson Nature Center in Brooklawn Park. Families can partake in free weekly nature play and learning throughout the season. \nOn Oct. 23\, the theme is “Signs of the Season\,” exploring how plants and animals prepare for colder days through hands-on activities\, crafts\, and games. \nSpace is limited\, and registration is required at newbedfordma.myrec.com.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/trails-of-new-bedford-signs-of-the-season/
LOCATION:Ricketson Nature Center\, 54 Irvington St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Brooklawn Park,Culture Calendar,Fall Activities,Family,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T164500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T164500
DTSTAMP:20260410T231222
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T213309Z
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SUMMARY:School Department Governance and Policy Sub-Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford School Committee’s Governance and Policy Sub-Committee will meet Thursday\, Oct. 23\, 2025\, at 4:45 p.m. \nThe agenda includes second readings of policies on non-discrimination\, school admissions\, and student discipline. \nMembers will also review updates from the Massachusetts Association of School Committees\, including civil rights\, student records\, and meal modifications. \nPolicies on graduation requirements and middle school pathway exploration will be considered\, and the committee will review the possible removal of the graduation exercises policy for New Bedford High School.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/school-department-governance-and-policy-sub-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Paul Rodrigues Administration Building\,\, 455 County St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Politics,Schools
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T190000
DTSTAMP:20260410T231222
CREATED:20251016T152551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T184327Z
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SUMMARY:Business After Hours in October
DESCRIPTION:Professionals will gather for an evening of conversation and connections on Thursday\, Oct. 23\, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Fall River Country Club\, 4232 N. Main St. \nFood\, networking\, and prize drawings are included. Guests are encouraged to bring business cards. \nAdmission is free for members and $25 for nonmembers. For details\, contact Katie Greene\, vice president of marketing and events. \nBusiness After Hours is hosted by the One SouthCoast Chamber and sponsored by Fall River Municipal Credit Union.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/business-after-hours-in-october/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Business,Civic Life
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T200000
DTSTAMP:20260410T231222
CREATED:20251012T185114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251012T185114Z
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SUMMARY:Community Screening of "Can't Look Away"
DESCRIPTION:A community screening will explore the effects of social media on young users. The free event includes dinner\, child care\, and a follow-up discussion with local behavioral health professionals. \nIt runs Thursday\, Oct. 23\, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Pre-registration is preferred.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/community-screening-of-cant-look-away/
LOCATION:Keith Middle School\, 225 Hathaway Blvd\, New Bedford\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T231222
CREATED:20251020T224414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T224414Z
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SUMMARY:Weaving on a Rigid Heddle Loom course
DESCRIPTION:A five-week weaving course will be held Thursdays from Oct. 23 to Nov. 20. Classes run from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Students will learn basic weaving on a rigid heddle loom and finish a handmade project such as a scarf\, table runner\, or placemats. \nLooms are available for a $10 rental fee paid at the first class. Students with their own rigid loom may bring it. After registering\, the instructor will email details about materials and yarn. \nThe class is limited to six students. Tuition starts at $150. For questions\, contact instructor Lisa Elliott at 508-994-1250 or lisaelliott36@gmail.co \nElliott studied graphic design at the Rhode Island School of Design and weaving at UMass Dartmouth. She creates rugs\, wearables\, and home accessories on both floor and rigid heddle looms.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/weaving-on-a-rigid-heddle-loom-course/2025-10-23/
LOCATION:Dartmouth Cultural Center\, 404 Elm Street\, Dartmouth\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Class,Culture Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T183000
DTSTAMP:20260410T231223
CREATED:20251021T220127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T220127Z
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SUMMARY:Appointments & Briefings Committee of the City Council meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Appointments & Briefings Committee of the City Council of New Bedford will convene on Thursday\, Oct. 23\, 2025\, at 6:30 p.m. in Room 214 of City Hall. \nThe agenda includes the appointment of Connor Worden to the Conservation Commission with a term ending in June 2027 and the appointment of Maria Adamides as a constable. \nA new private livery license application from New Bedford Transportation\, LLC will also be discussed. The session is livestreamed and recorded. \nFind the complete agenda here.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/appointments-briefings-committee-of-the-city-council-meeting/
LOCATION:New Bedford City Hall\, 133 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Government
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T231223
CREATED:20251007T112948Z
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SUMMARY:Arts Illuminated live showcase: 'The Macabre'
DESCRIPTION:🔆 The New Bedford Light is beckoning art enthusiasts\, artists and potential art buyers to attend our next Arts Illuminated showcase\, as we explore “The Macabre” on Thursday\, Oct. 23\, at 6:30 p.m. at the Steeple Playhouse in New Bedford. \n😱 With Halloween hovering\, it’s time to venture into the dark side of art 🌒.  Join us as we interview selected artists about their work\, in mediums ranging from traditional to the digital\, from painting to pottery\, from the serious to the comic. \n🎃 You’ll have the chance to browse their offerings up close\, mingle with the artists and Light staff\, and buy during our signature “Afterglow” reception. Refreshments served! \n👻 Get in the spirit! We invite everyone to dress for this spooky occasion. Whether you lean toward Wednesday Addams\, the Dark Knight or “he who must not be named\,” we hope to see you there. 🌚
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/arts-illuminated-live-showcase-the-macabre/
LOCATION:The Steeple Playhouse\, 159 William Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T190000
DTSTAMP:20260410T231223
CREATED:20250929T000327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T195418Z
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SUMMARY:"The Phantom of the Opera" silent film with live pipe organ accompaniment
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the classic silent movie starring Lon Chaney\, known as “The Man of a Thousand Faces\,” with a spinechilling evening at the Unitarian Memorial Church. \nTim Evans\, the new music director for the Unitarian Universalist Society of Fairhaven and an accomplished theater organist\, will provide live accompaniment to the 93-minute film. \nChaney’s performance as the horribly disfigured Phantom who lurks beneath the Paris Opera set the mark high for horror films to come. The fundraiser will benefit the Organ Fund. Light refreshments follow.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/the-phantom-of-the-opera-silent-film-with-live-pipe-organ-accompaniment/
LOCATION:Unitarian Memorial Church\, 102 Green St.\, Fairhaven\, MA\, 02719\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T200000
DTSTAMP:20260410T231223
CREATED:20251016T181816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T181816Z
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SUMMARY:Pokey LaFarge at Narrows
DESCRIPTION:Singer-songwriter Pokey LaFarge brings his mix of roots\, country\, and soul to the Narrows Center for the Arts on Thursday\, Oct. 23\, 2025. DJ Faby Baby will open. \nDoors open at 7 p.m.\, and the show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $48 in advance and $50 the day of the show.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/pokey-lafarge-at-narrows/
LOCATION:Narrows Center for the Arts\, 16 Anawan St.\, Fall River\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music,Narrows Center
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270101
DTSTAMP:20260410T231223
CREATED:20251020T213013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T213345Z
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SUMMARY:New Exhibit Explores Bristol County’s History of Incarceration
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford Whaling Museum and the Bristol County Sheriff’s Office will open Bristol County: Incarcerated on Oct. 24. The exhibit traces the history of local incarceration from the 18th-century jail in Taunton to New Bedford’s Ash Street Jail. The Ash Street facility is the oldest continuously operating jail in the nation. \nArtifacts include the Taunton jail’s debtor book from 1785 and Lizzie Borden’s 1892 mittimus. Visitors will also see 1920s inmate photographs\, 19th-century jail logs\, and materials from the sheriff’s office archives. \nThe exhibit was curated by Melanie Botvin with research by Henry Claudy\, a New York University graduate student. \nThe New Bedford Whaling Museum is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/new-exhibit-explores-bristol-countys-history-of-incarceration/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,History,Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T090000
DTSTAMP:20260410T231223
CREATED:20251021T192547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T192547Z
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SUMMARY:UMass Dartmouth to Host Colloquium on Portuguese Migration and Mill Work
DESCRIPTION:UMass Dartmouth will host an international colloquium\, “Portuguese Migration and Mill Work in New England\,” on Oct. 24 and 25\, 2025\, in the Claire T. Carney Library Grand Reading Room. The event reviews the new volume Migration\, Mill Work\, and Portuguese Communities in New England and looks ahead in Portuguese American studies. \nSessions’ address history\, urban spaces\, life narratives\, and community politics. The program also includes a screening and discussion of the ethnographic film Saudade. Admission is free. Registration is requested by email to Marlene Roberge at mroberge1@umassd.edu. \nThe Ferreira-Mendes Portuguese-American Archives and the Center for Portuguese Studies and Culture sponsor the colloquium. It is organized by Mario Pereira with collaborators Bela Feldman-Bianco and Cristiana Bastos.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/umass-dartmouth-to-host-colloquium-on-portuguese-migration-and-mill-work/2025-10-24/
LOCATION:Claire T. Carney Library\, 85 Old Westport Road\, Dartmouth\, MA\, 02747\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T163000
DTSTAMP:20260410T231223
CREATED:20250924T140629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T140629Z
UID:10135159-1761316200-1761323400@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Friends of the Mattapoisett Library to Host Fall Book Sale
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of the Mattapoisett Library will hold their Fall Book Sale on Saturday\, Oct. 25\, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the library’s community room at 7 Barstow Street. Shoppers can browse gently used books at affordable prices while supporting library programs. \nBook donations will be accepted on Friday\, Oct. 24\, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. All proceeds from the sale benefit events and resources that serve the Mattapoisett community. \nMore information is available at friendsofmattapoisettlibrary@gmail.com.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/friends-of-the-mattapoisett-library-to-host-fall-book-sale/
LOCATION:Mattapoisett Library\, 7 Barstow Street\, Mattapoisett\, MA\, 02739\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Sale,Books,Culture Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T200000
DTSTAMP:20260410T231223
CREATED:20251021T201359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T201359Z
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SUMMARY:Lovin' Local 2025 at Buzzard's Bay Brewery
DESCRIPTION:Head to the brewery on Fridays and Saturdays for Lovin’ Local 2025 free live music and food trucks series.\n\nLive music will be from 6–8 p.m.\, and food trucks will start around 4 p.m. \n\nSaturday:Live music: Glen Nunes Duo\nFood truck: Gnarly Vines Farm\nSunday:\nLive music: Dave Richardson & Jan Schmidt\nFood truck: Gnarly Vines Farm\n\nCheck out the full lineup here: https://buzzardsbrew.com/upcoming-events
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/lovin-local-2025-at-buzzards-bay-brewery/2025-10-24/
LOCATION:Buzzards Bay Brewing\, 98 Horseneck Rd\, Westport\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Craft Beer,Culture Calendar,Food,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T231223
CREATED:20251007T001905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T001905Z
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SUMMARY:The Climate Future Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:The festival features 10 short films from four continents. Genres include drama\, documentary\, comedy\, and animation. The films explore emotional and creative responses to climate change\, from hope and humor to loss and determination. \nClimate leader and author Bill McKibben serves as honorary judge. He appears by video with an introduction and announces his top three film selections. McKibben will be at the Whaling Museum the following day for the New Bedford Lyceum program. \nTickets are $10 for museum members and $20 for nonmembers. Space is limited. \nProgram Schedule\n5:30 p.m. Doors open\n6 p.m. Screening begins\n7:07 p.m. Intermission\n8:21 p.m. Program concludes \nWatch the trailer and learn more at the museum website.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/the-climate-future-film-festival/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Film,Whaling Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T231223
CREATED:20251023T181456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T181456Z
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SUMMARY:Truue Duet at Cork
DESCRIPTION:Truue is a talented group changing from a duet to a trio to a band. The musicians play rock music with a shot of country.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/truue-duet-at-cork/
LOCATION:Cork Wine and Tapas\, 90 Front St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T193000
DTSTAMP:20260410T231223
CREATED:20250916T202322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T202322Z
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SUMMARY:MAC Theater Presents Proof
DESCRIPTION:MAC Theater presents “Proof” by David Auburn. Rick Sherburne directs. \nThe play follows Catherine\, who cared for her gifted but troubled father. After his death\, she wrestles with grief and self-doubt. Her sister urges her to move on. A former student pushes her to claim her work. \nTickets are $20 for members and $23 for nonmembers.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/mac-theater-presents-proof-3/2025-10-24/
LOCATION:Marion Art Center\, 80 Pleasant St.\, Marion\, MA\, 02738\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T200000
DTSTAMP:20260410T231223
CREATED:20251016T182155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T182155Z
UID:10135777-1761336000-1761336000@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Vienna Teng at Narrows
DESCRIPTION:Singer-songwriter Vienna Teng returns to the Narrows Center for the Arts\, bringing her heartfelt blend of folk\, pop\, and storytelling. \nDoors open at 7 p.m.\, and the show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $40 in advance and $45 the day of the show.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/vienna-teng-at-narrows/
LOCATION:Narrows Center for the Arts\, 16 Anawan St.\, Fall River\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music,Narrows Center
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T220000
DTSTAMP:20260410T231223
CREATED:20251021T193839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T193839Z
UID:10135841-1761343200-1761343200@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:ZeppelSmith at Knuckle Heads
DESCRIPTION:The band ZeppelSmith performs a blend of Led Zeppelin and Aerosmith tunes played close to original studio versions.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/zeppelsmith-at-knuckle-heads/
LOCATION:Knuckle Heads\, 85 MacArthur Dr.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Knuckle Heads Bar & Grill,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T231223
CREATED:20251016T151121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T151121Z
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SUMMARY:Spooktacular Family Fun
DESCRIPTION:Bring your little pumpkins for a morning filled with Halloween cheer. The Family Resource and Development Center will host a family event Friday\, Oct. 25\, from 10 a.m. to noon. \nParents and kids can enjoy seasonal crafts\, tasty snacks\, and a chance to show off their favorite costumes. \nRegister by calling 508-994-4521 or by scanning the QR code.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/spooktacular-family-fun/
LOCATION:Family Resource and Development Center\, 128 Union Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Family,Halloween
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T103000
DTSTAMP:20260410T231223
CREATED:20251023T165008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T165008Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction To Ancestry: General Overview
DESCRIPTION: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 New Bedford libraries. The session will cover advanced search techniques to help users achieve more successful results.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/introduction-to-ancestry-general-overview/
LOCATION:New Bedford Free Library\, 613 Pleasant Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T110000
DTSTAMP:20260410T231223
CREATED:20251017T011356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T011356Z
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SUMMARY:Halloween Drag Brunch at The Vault
DESCRIPTION:Halloween Drag Brunch is set for Saturday\, Oct. 25\, 2025. \nHosted by Ultima\, the event includes a costume contest\, lip sync battle\, drink specials\, and a full brunch menu. Admission is free\, and doors open at 11 a.m. \nGuests must be 21 or older with valid ID. Parking is available on the street and at the Elm Street Parking Garage.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/halloween-drag-brunch-at-the-vault/
LOCATION:The Vault Music Hall and Pub\, 791 Purchase St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Halloween,Music,The Vault Music Hall
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T231223
CREATED:20251022T195301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T195301Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Coat Giveaway
DESCRIPTION:The coat giveaway provides free winter coats to those in need. It runs Saturday\, Oct. 25\, 2025\, from noon to 2 p.m. \nOne coat is available per person\, and no questions will be asked.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/winter-coat-giveaway/
LOCATION:PAACA Recovery Support Center\, 360 Coggeshall St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,coat drive
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T113000
DTSTAMP:20260410T231223
CREATED:20250930T204428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T204428Z
UID:10135226-1761391800-1761391800@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Onset Rowing Challenge
DESCRIPTION: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 a.m. \nThe open-water race covers a three-mile course\, starting and finishing at the beach. Participants may compete in kayaks\, canoes\, rowboats\, dories\, gigs\, and whaleboats. Proceeds support the club’s scholarship fund.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/onset-rowing-challenge/
LOCATION:Onset Beach\, 186 Onset Ave\, Onset\, MA\, 02558\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Fitness,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T180000
DTSTAMP:20260410T231223
CREATED:20251023T181006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T181006Z
UID:10136998-1761393600-1761415200@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Family Trick-or-Treat at Silverbrook Farm
DESCRIPTION: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. \nActivities include tractor and barrel train rides\, visits with farm animals\, corn hole and basket toss games\, face painting\, and a trick-or-treat candy station. A pumpkin market and seasonal items are available in the farm store. The snack bar offers hamburgers\, hot dogs\, and Bertha’s pies. \nSpecial appearances include the Farm Hands band and the New England Antique Tractor & Truck Association. The farm closes at 4 p.m. each day. \nWeather updates will be posted on the website by 8 a.m.\, with rescheduling or refunds possible for severe conditions.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/family-trick-or-treat-at-silverbrook-farm/2025-10-25/
LOCATION:Silverbrook Farm\, 934 Main St.\, Acushnet\, MA\, 02743\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Fall Activities,Family,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T150000
DTSTAMP:20260410T231223
CREATED:20251002T001610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T001610Z
UID:10135233-1761404400-1761404400@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:And the Beat Goes On...100 Years of Cabaret Music
DESCRIPTION: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 p.m. in Milton and on Oct. 26 at 3 p.m. in Fairhaven. \nThe concert traces a century of cabaret\, from 1920s Berlin to today’s Hollywood\, with music by Kurt Weill\, Lady Gaga\, Benjamin Britten\, and Billy Joel. Singers Kaileigh Riess\, Marcus Huber\, and Matthew Larson lead the program\, weaving humor\, emotion\, and a few surprises along the way. \nAppetizers\, desserts\, and drinks will be available during the show. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased online or at the door\, starting half an hour before each performance. \nThe Milton concert is supported in part by the Milton Cultural Council\, a local agency funded by the Mass Cultural Council. Details are at seaglasstheater.com or by calling 508-951-7187.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/and-the-beat-goes-on-100-years-of-cabaret-music-2/
LOCATION:Unitarian Memorial Church\, 102 Green St.\, Fairhaven\, MA\, 02719\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T180000
DTSTAMP:20260410T231223
CREATED:20251023T181842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T181842Z
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SUMMARY:Butch McCarthy at Rose Alley
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/butch-mccarthy-at-rose-alley/
LOCATION:Rose Alley Ale House\, 94 Front St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music,Rose Alley Ale House
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T231223
CREATED:20251018T161915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251018T161915Z
UID:10135804-1761411600-1761411600@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Fright Night at Cisco
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSchedule:\n5 p.m. – Spooky Uke\, a costumed ukulele performance\n6 p.m. – Costume contest with prizes for best individual\, group\, and kids’ costumes\n6:30 p.m. – Hocus Pocus\n8 p.m. – Beetlejuice \nGuests are encouraged to bring beach chairs and blankets. Hot boozy cider and Freaky Tiki cocktails will be available throughout the night.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/fright-night-at-cisco/
LOCATION:Cisco Brewers Kitchen & Bar\, 1480 East Rodney French Blvd.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cisco Brewers,Culture Calendar,Halloween
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T200000
DTSTAMP:20260410T231223
CREATED:20251014T142009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T185048Z
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SUMMARY:Boos & Booze: Winery After Dark **SOLD OUT**
DESCRIPTION: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 wagons through the vineyard\, carve pumpkins\, and sample seasonal food and drinks. \nAdmission is $15 and includes a complimentary hayride or tour. Fire pits will be open\, and no reservations are required. The event is for ages 21 and older. Attendees should bring ID.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/boos-booze-winery-after-dark-at-westport-vineyard/
LOCATION:Westport Rivers Vineyard & Winery\, 417 Hixbridge Rd.\, Westport\, MA\, 02790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Halloween
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T200000
DTSTAMP:20260410T231223
CREATED:20251007T003923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T003923Z
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SUMMARY:New Bedford Lyceum with Bill McKibben
DESCRIPTION: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 the power of community. He blends data\, stories\, and hope to offer both insight and direction. \nThe keynote concludes a two-day climate program at the Whaling Museum. It follows the Climate Future Film Festival on Friday\, October 24. McKibben appears in the film program as an honorary judge before speaking in person the following evening. Film tickets are sold separately. \nMcKibben has written 15 books\, including “The End of Nature” and “Here Comes the Sun.” He founded 350.org and Third Act\, two global movements for climate and civic engagement. His honors include the Right Livelihood Prize\, the Gandhi Prize\, and multiple honorary degrees. \nPremium ticket holders receive a signed copy of “Here Comes the Sun: A Last Chance for the Climate and a Fresh Chance for Civilization.” Tickets range from $15 to $75.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/new-bedford-lyceum-with-bill-mckibben/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Environment,Film,Whaling Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T180000
DTSTAMP:20260410T231223
CREATED:20251017T012319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T012319Z
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SUMMARY:Monster Mash at The Vault
DESCRIPTION:Monster Mash will be held Saturday\, Oct. 25\, 2025\, at The Vault Performing Arts Center. \nThe fundraiser supports The William H. Carney Lodge #200 Elks Club and is sponsored by Phillip G. David & Son Insurance Agency. Music will be provided by WNB One Radio’s DJ Bee Mags. \nDoors open at 6 p.m.\, and the event runs until midnight. Tickets are a $20 donation and available online at vaultnb.com or at the door.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/monster-mash-at-the-vault/
LOCATION:The Vault Music Hall and Pub\, 791 Purchase St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music,The Vault Music Hall
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