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 […]
Local food pantries need help building supplies as SNAP benefits change. Reggae on West Beach (ROWB) is organizing a food and baby item drive for area families in need. Businesses are asked to host donation boxes provided and maintained by ROWB. Boxes will be picked up monthly or sooner if full. The business with the […]
See the faces of 19th-century America in a new special exhibition opening Jan. 16, 2026. "Look Pleasant, Please: Early Portrait Photography in New Bedford," explores portrait photography in a growing and diverse coastal city. Images highlight the changing relationship between photographer and sitter in a complex urban economy. Featured works include one of the last […]
March 12 to May 31, 2026$10 adults. $7 seniors and students. This exhibition features contemporary Mexican artists exploring freedom of expression, history, and social justice. Work spans sculpture, installation, performance documentation, textiles, and printmaking. Artists reflect on Indigenous knowledge, collective memory, and present-day social issues. Jacobo and María Ángeles, master wood carvers from Oaxaca, present […]
Groundwork Southcoast is hosting a community drive with Savers to raise funds that directly support access programs that help get healthy food to those who need it most. Every donation helps build a stronger and more food-secure community. The drive is also a way to support sustainability and care for neighbors. Clothing donations help keep […]
Scholarships remain available for WAGKids Summer Camp sessions in July and August. The program serves children ages 7 to 11 who are entering second grade. Applications are available at www.westportartgroup.com. Deadline is Monday, June 1. Sessions run July 6 to 10 and Aug. 10 to 14. WAG’s summer art camps fill quickly. A limited number […]
Montanha Pico Festival is making room for New Bedford filmmakers. The festival's initiative is accepting submissions through June 1 for its January 2027 event on Pico Island in the Azores. […]
The AHA! Night Pride Block Party on June 11 is seeking volunteers and people interested in joining future Pride Block Party planning committees. Anyone who has wanted to be part […]
PACE Head Start is accepting applications for the September 2026 school year. The free program serves about 200 children ages 3 to 5 from income-eligible families in New Bedford, Dartmouth, Fairhaven, and Acushnet. Children receive early education programs intended to prepare them for kindergarten. Programming includes classroom learning, health services, parent education, family support, and […]
🖌️ Brush up your portfolios, South Coast artists! 🖌️ It's time again to apply to The New Bedford Light's next Arts Illuminated live talk show and sale, on Friday, June […]
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.
Mercy Meals & More is collecting gently used shoes for men and women. Sneakers and boots are preferred. All sizes are accepted. Shoes must not be worn out. Donations can be dropped off at Mercy Meals & More Soup Kitchen at Pilgrim United Church
Mercy Meals & More is a Massachusetts 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides a nutritious start to the day for neighbors in need. A hot breakfast is served Monday through Saturday from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. Guests are treated with dignity and respect. In addition to free meals, the organization offers clothing and foot care. Its mission […]
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, […]
Paper Shredding Day is set for Saturday, May 30, from 8:30 to 11 a.m., or until the truck fills up. The event takes place at the Dartmouth Highway Department, 976 Russells Mills Road. Rain or shine. Residents can bring outdated or confidential documents for secure shredding, such as bank statements, medical forms, and old tax […]
Gardeners in Dartmouth have a new reason to visit the stacks. Dartmouth Public Library will launch a free Seed Library on March 2 at both branches. Limited seed packets will be available to help residents get the growing season started. The program encourages gardening, sustainability, and local food production. Participants can take seeds, grow plants, […]
A Beeswax Kitchen Wraps workshop runs from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 30 at the Kilburn Mill. The class fee is $45. Students will create up to six reusable cotton and beeswax wraps in three sizes as an alternative to plastic wrap. The class uses organic cotton, beeswax, plant oil, and tree resin […]
NextGen Empowered will hold the Confidence Experience for girls ages 11 to 13 on May 30 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus in Mattapoisett. The workshop is limited to 15 participants and the fee is $150. The three-hour program focuses on confidence, self-image, posture, communication, and self-expression through group activities, […]
A free waterfront festival runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 30 at the Community Boating Center in Clark’s Cove. The event marks the close of the […]
The fourth annual Spring Into Recovery at Fort Taber is scheduled on Saturday, May 30 from 12 to 3 p.m. The free afternoon includes music, dance, wellness services, and more than 40 resource tables featuring local organizations and service providers. Music will be provided by DJ Bee Mags of WNB One Radio. A Leap of […]
A 2D textured foil sculpting workshop is scheduled for Saturday, May 30, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. The class fee is $35. Students will sketch a design, layer foil, and […]
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