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 […]
“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, […]
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 […]
Factory of Terror is back for the 31st year on Sept. 12 through Nov. 14. The long-running haunted attraction is open on select nights through Nov. 14, with timed entry and date-specific ticket prices. Ticket prices: General admission ranges from $13 to $30 online. VIP passes range from $37 to $50. Group rates are available […]
Making Waves will run throughout October at the New Bedford YMCA, 25 S. Water St. Participants can choose a swimming goal and raise funds as they go. Proceeds will help support swim lessons, water safety education, youth programs, and financial assistance. Registration is available online.
The Westport Art Group is seeking artists for its October exhibition, “The Sky’s the Limit.” The show is open to members and nonmembers and welcomes 2D and 3D work, photography, and other media. The theme is open to interpretation. Registration is online only at westportartgroup.com. The deadline is Oct. 14. The exhibition runs Oct. 22 […]
The Acushnet Public Library will screen "In the Whale" on Saturday, Oct. 10 at noon. This documentary follows Cape Cod lobster diver Michael Packard, who survived being swallowed by a humpback whale. A Q&A with director David Abel will follow the film. The Friends of the Acushnet Public Library sponsor the event. Registration is required.
Photographs, newspaper clippings, artifacts, and personal stories can be submitted for "Inflection Point: A 50-Year Commemoration of the 1977 New Bedford Gas Explosion." The exhibit will explore the disaster’s impact on downtown New Bedford and how historic preservation, building reuse,, and cultural revitalization shaped the area. The works will be on view Jan. 16 through […]
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.
DARTMOUTH -- The YMCA South Coast community market is open in Dartmouth every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 2:30 p.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Parish at 795 Dartmouth St. Please do not enter the lot until 2 p.m. Check here for the latest schedule. Y community markets are open to all South […]
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 advisory committee will hold a virtual meeting concerning water supply protection. Meeting details and agenda
The district commission will hold a virtual meeting concerning district business and water supply operations. Meeting details and agenda
The Westport Planning Board will review development proposals for Bentley Estates II, Old Harbor Road and Cornerstone Place. A public hearing at 4:15 p.m. will address a request for retroactive low-impact development approval and site plan review at 222 State Road. Additional agenda items include climate resilience planning, stormwater management, clean energy permitting and updates […]
The Dartmouth Board of Library Trustees will review financial and director's reports, asbestos removal at Southworth Library, North Branch landscaping, building maintenance and a capital planning feasibility study. Additional agenda items include SRTA bus service, library borrowing policies, fines and a review of the agreement with the Friends of the Dartmouth Libraries. View the full […]
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 library will screen the silent Gothic thriller “The Cat and the Canary” Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 6 p.m. The film follows a group of distant relatives spending the night in a haunted house as they wait to learn the terms of a will. Jeff Rapsis will provide live musical accompaniment. Registration is optional, but […]
The next Movement at the Museum is on Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 6 p.m. Admission is free. This month’s program draws inspiration from the exhibition “agriCultural.” Steven Vaughn will present SoCo Movement Artists in an evening of dance and reflection connected to the exhibition. A conversation with the dancers will follow the performance.
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