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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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. […]
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 […]
“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 […]
Pet food donations continue through August at SurfSide New Bedford. Donations will support local pet food pantries, including P.A.C.E. Community Food Pantry.
The community is invited to a free outdoor yoga series on Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. from June 4 through Oct. 1 at Haskell Gardens on 777 Shawmut Ave. A certified […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
A four-week hand-building with ceramics class runs on Mondays, August 17, 24, 31 & September 7. The fee is $210 for members and $235 for nonmembers. Materials are included. Students […]
The Fairhaven Conservation Commission will meet Monday, Aug. 31 from 6 to 9 p.m. The meeting will be held remotely by Zoom and can also be viewed on Channel 97 […]
Ying Dynasty hosts 21+ bingo every Monday night at 7 p.m. on the bar side.
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 […]
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 […]
Those on a recovery journey are invited to attend weekly recovery-focused meetings beginning Tuesday, May 26. The meetings aim to provide a supportive space for healing, self-care, and personal growth. […]
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 […]
Walt’s Mobile Closet will hold a free clothing pop-up on Tuesday, Sept. 1, from 4:30 to 6 p.m., at the Family Resource Center, 128 Union St., third floor, New Bedford. […]
The New Bedford Water Board will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 1, at 5 p.m. at the Department of Public Infrastructure, 1105 Shawmut Ave., New Bedford. Agenda items include: Public comment […]
Students of every level are welcome in this class, which covers all aspects of the ceramics process. The group will practice throwing techniques, work with larger amounts of clay, and […]
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