The Fairhaven Planning Board will meet Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall, 40 Center St., with remote access available. Agenda items include a public hearing on a proposed development at 4 Earle St., with the applicant requesting a continuation to Nov. 10 while a stormwater review is underway. Members will also review […]
Photographer and historian John Wotowicz will present “The Civil War in 3D” on Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Westport Art Group Gallery, 1740 Main Road, Westport. The presentation will explore Civil War photography and how stereoscopic cameras captured three-dimensional images. Attendees will view historic photographs in their original 3D format […]
The Acushnet Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing on a liquor license transfer for Scuttlebutts and an Eversource utility project involving Morses Lane and Middle Road. Additional agenda items include water rates, electric smart meters, Union Street paving, Veterans Memorial landscaping, election warrants, and reserve fund transfers. The board will also discuss personnel […]
South Coast LGBT Seniors meets at the Fairhaven Council on Aging on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 5 to 7 p.m. There is no cost to attend. Email ivy@sclgbtqnetwork.org to RSVP. The program partners with Coastline Elderly Services and the Fairhaven Council on Aging to support LGBTQ elders. Activities focus on social connection, […]
Write With Community Inc. will host a free writing drop-in on Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Millicent Library Auditorium in Fairhaven. Participants can respond to writing prompts, work on personal projects, and connect with other writers. Information about the organization's blog and membership opportunities will also be available. The event […]
The nonfiction book club will meet Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 6 p.m. to discuss “We the People: A History of the U.S. Constitution” by Jill Lepore. Copies are available at the library. New members ages 19+ are welcome.
The People’s Poetry is a free, open forum for poets, spoken word artists, and poetry enthusiasts to share original work and readings that inspire them. Meetings are held at the New Bedford Art Museum on the last Wednesday of each month.
The Bristol and Plymouth County Commissions on the Status of Women and Bristol Community College will host a human trafficking awareness forum Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. A moderated panel of experts and representatives from organizations working to combat human trafficking will discuss grooming tactics, warning signs, and prevention strategies. The forum […]
Jon Tyler is a singer and guitarist with Uncle Jon’s Band. His sets draw on classic rock and jam-band traditions, including the Grateful Dead. The focus stays on feel and flow, with songs allowed room to stretch and a steady connection with the crowd.
Texas blues-rock singer-songwriter and guitarist Ally Venable will perform at the Narrows Center for the Arts Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Venable blends traditional blues with modern rock. She began singing at age 4 and picked up the guitar at 12. Inspired by Stevie Ray Vaughan, she formed her […]
Walgreens pharmacy staff will administer free flu shots Thursday, Oct. 29, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the New Bedford YMCA. Vaccines are available for anyone age 3 and older. Participants should bring an insurance card. Free shot vouchers will be available for individuals without insurance. No appointment is necessary; walk-ins are welcome. You […]
The New Bedford Retirement Board will meet Thursday, Oct. 29, at 9:30 a.m. at 651 Orchard St., Room 203A, with remote access available. Agenda items include retirement applications, monthly financial […]
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.
The New Bedford Whaling Museum will host a free virtual talk with author Janna Malamud Smith on Thursday, Oct. 29, from noon to 1 p.m. Registration is required. Smith will discuss her book, “When the Island Had Fish: The Remarkable Story of a Maine Fishing Community,” which explores Vinalhaven, Maine's history. The book examines how […]
On Thursday, Oct. 29 at 3 p.m., stop by the library to play “Mysterium," a spooky cooperative deduction game. All teens welcome, but you must register to play. ontact faguiar@sailsinc.org with any questions.
The New Bedford Economic Development Council will hold its 2026 annual meeting Thursday, Oct. 29, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the New Bedford Whaling Museum’s Cook Memorial Theater. Discussions […]
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. […]
The Arnold M. Dubin Labor Education Center at UMass Dartmouth will hold its 51st annual Awards Banquet on Thursday, Oct. 29, recognizing the work of the labor movement and bringing together labor and community members. Tickets: Single ticket: $60 Table of eight: $480 Sponsorship Levels: Movement Builder Sponsor, full screen: $750 Solidarity Sponsor, half screen: […]
Donna Harris is a singer-songwriter who has performed with Idina Menzel, Garth Brooks, Badfinger, The Hollies, Enya, and more. Kenny Richards, guitarist-singer-songwriter, worked with Rolling Stones producer Jimmy Miller. He has also recorded with Marianne Faithfull. The duo plays a mix of originals, classic rock, blues, and more.
Join Nasketucket Bay Vineyard for a Halloween pumpkin-carving night Thursday, Oct. 29 from 6 to 9 p.m. Guests can carve and decorate a pumpkin, enter a contest, and enter a free Halloween wine raffle. Tickets include a large pumpkin, a carving kit, an LED light, a drink ticket, and an apple cider doughnut. Carving will […]
Happy little trees are taking a spooky turn at The Vault Performing Arts Center & Pub, Thursday, Oct. 29, from 7 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $20 before fees. The event is for adults 21 and older. Artist Devin McLaughlin will channel his inner Bob Ross with a Halloween twist as “Zomb Ross,” guiding participants […]
Come on down to The Price Is Right Live, an interactive, non-televised version of the iconic game show. The show is on Thursday, Oct. 29 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $47 to $79, plus fees. Randomly selected audience members will have a chance to spin the Big Wheel, play Plinko, take on Cliff Hangers, and […]
Nashville bluegrass band East Nash Grass will perform at the Narrows Center for the Arts Thursday, Oct. 29 at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. East Nash Grass brings traditional bluegrass and fresh energy to the stage. The International Bluegrass Music Association named the band New Artist of the Year in 2024. A year […]
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