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. Artifacts include the […]
Proteanna: Susan Heideman is on view at the New Bedford Whaling Museum from May 29 through Nov. 1. The exhibition features large-scale mixed-media works by Heideman inspired by ocean life and imagined underwater forms. Combining watercolor, collage, and hand embroidery, the pieces create richly layered, textured compositions that blur the line between real and imagined […]
Horizons for Homeless Children is seeking volunteers for its Playspace Program across Massachusetts. Horizons supports young children experiencing homelessness through early education, play, and family services. The organization operates trauma-informed Playspaces inside family shelters. Spaces include books, toys, crafts, and activities designed to help children feel safe and supported. Volunteers, known as Playspace Activity Leaders […]
“Vanishing Ecologies: Speculative Futures” opens June 25 at the New Bedford Art Museum with a free reception from 5 to 8 p.m. The exhibit remains on view through Oct. 11. Through painting, sculpture, installation, and time-based media, artists explore climate change, extinction, technology, and imagined futures shaped by the Anthropocene. Several works examine the tension […]
“Sailors' Valentines: Maritime Art From the Heart” is on view through Nov. 8 at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. Shell-covered keepsakes, known as sailors' valentines, have long been tied to maritime history. The exhibition traces the art form from its 19th-century origins to modern interpretations through historic pieces and contemporary works. Displays highlight the craftsmanship, […]
Summer activities run daily at the New Bedford Whaling Museum from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Activities are free with museum admission. Mondays: Revolutionary Moments Commemorate America's 250th anniversary on alternating Mondays: June 29, July 13 and 27, and Aug. 10 and 24. Tuesdays: Lagoda Days Explore above and below deck aboard the Lagoda whaling […]
Throughout September, Familius will donate a copy of Lisa Sugarman’s “Surviving: Finding Hope After Suicide Loss” to Samaritans Southcoast for each copy purchased online, through the publisher. Sugarman is a board member and Safe Place facilitator. Learn more or purchase the book
New Bedford has a new yard waste collection schedule in effect from September through December 2026. Yard waste will be collected the day after each household’s regular trash day. Friday routes will have yard waste picked up the following Monday. Residents should place materials at the curb by 7 a.m. using paper yard waste bags […]
New Bedford Creative is accepting applications for its 2027 grant cycle, with funding available for local artists, nonprofits, community groups, and small businesses. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20. Funding is available through the Art is Everywhere! and Wicked Cool Places programs. General grants range from $3,000 to $10,000 and can support […]
The Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District (SRPEDD) is seeking applicants for a new regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee. Interested individuals are invited to complete the BPAC membership application form by November 16, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Members will provide input on walking and biking needs across southeastern Massachusetts. The group is expected […]
The Westport Art Group’s fourth annual Invitational Photography Show features work by 30 photographers Sept. 17 through Oct. 4 at the WAG Gallery, 1740 Main Road, Westport Point. An opening reception is set for Friday, Sept. 18, from 4 to 6 p.m. Programs include a photography panel, a drone photography presentation on Saturday, Sept. 26, […]
Adriance Furnituremakers highlights work by local artisans in the Showroom Gallery. Each piece shows the maker’s style. Each one brings character to the space. John Magnan shifted to art after an early retirement from a technical career. The change led to studies at the Maryland Institute College of Art. Magnan later earned an MFA in […]
Mass 2-1-1 and Lyft have teamed up to offer Relief Rides, a limited free transportation program for eligible individuals without access to other local options. Rides are available for critical non-emergency needs such as food access, short-term work transportation, and medical or mental health appointments. The service is open to qualified residents in Fall River […]
A reminder that flu and COVID cases rise during this season. Vaccines help protect families and reduce severe illness. Residents can schedule appointments through state vaccination sites or local providers. Information is available at mass.gov/seasonal-vaccines.
This basket-weaving workshop will guide participants in creating a functional 8-by-8-by-10-inch basket for several everyday uses, from holding dinner rolls and fruit to serving as a catchall for household items. The class fee is $55. Made with quarter-inch reeds and finished with a half-round reed, the medium-sized basket will be dipped in a black walnut […]
Active Parenting: First Five Years is a four-week program for caregivers of children from birth to age 5. Classes run Tuesdays, Sept. 8-29 from 1 to 3 p.m. , at the Family Resource Center, 128 Union St., third floor, New Bedford. The interactive program focuses on healthy child development, positive parenting strategies, practical ways to […]
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 […]
The Acushnet School Committee Negotiations Subcommittee will meet Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 3:45 p.m. in the superintendent’s conference room at Ford Middle School (708 Middle Road). The agenda includes a call to order, followed by an executive session to discuss collective bargaining and negotiations with nonunion personnel, including ATA negotiations. The board may also discuss […]
The New Bedford School Committee’s Finance and Operations Subcommittee will meet Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 4 p.m. in Room 224 of the Paul Rodrigues Administration Building, 455 County St. Agenda items include approval of September meeting minutes, fiscal 2027 finance reports, September donation requests, and the 2026 facilities rental report. You can also view the […]
The Fairhaven Cable Advisory Committee will meet Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 5 p.m.via Zoom. Agenda items include a review of previous meeting minutes, an interview with cable attorney William Solomon, discussion of interview and licensing plans, a media director’s report on PEG operations and Channels 97 and 95, and planning for Fairhaven TV’s annual Haunted […]
A four-week hand-building with ceramics class runs on September 15, 22, 29, and October 6. The fee is $210 for members and $235 for nonmembers. Materials are included. Students will skip the pottery wheel and work directly with clay using hands-on techniques. Projects may include mugs, plates, and sculpted pieces with unique shapes and details. […]
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.
The New Bedford Board of Health will meet Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 6 p.m. with hybrid participation, with public access available through Zoom and by telephone. Agenda items include the board’s regular business. For more information, contact Rosemary Tavares at 508-991-6199.
The Dartmouth Pathways Committee will meet Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 6:30 p.m. in Room 315 at Dartmouth Town Hall. Members will review the Sept. 20 Bike Rodeo outreach event and discuss updates to the Dartmouth Heritage Trail. Planned Town and MassDOT projects also are on the agenda, including road resurfacing, corridor improvements and design work. […]
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