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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
🖌️ 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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
A new Women's Health Book Club invites readers to explore women’s unique journeys through literature. Brought to you by Oshun Physical Therapy & Pelvic Health and in partnership with the […]
The community is encouraged to support women and girls through a menstrual access drive addressing period poverty in the region. Organizers have spent years providing advocacy, education, and product distribution. […]
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, […]
The Coastal Foodshed farmers' market is back outdoors for the season in Buttonwood Park on Buttonwood Street. The market runs on Thursdays from 2 to 6 p.m. from June through […]
Team Trivia begins at 6 p.m. each Thursday at Buzzards Bay Brewing. Tacos are available starting at 4 p.m. from BBQ y MAS TACOS+. Crowds test their knowledge in groups and compete for prizes. Teams compete for prizes while participants settle in with tacos and drinks before questions begin. Buzzards Bay Brewing opens at 3 […]
Panera Bread in North Dartmouth will host a fundraiser for YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts’ Grandparents Raising Grandchildren program on Thursday, June 4, from 4 to 8 p.m. at 84 N. Dartmouth […]
Learn to Play the Harmonica, Level I and Level II, is on Thursday, June 4. Level II meets from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Level I follows from 6 to 7:30 […]
Nativity Preparatory School of New Bedford will hold its annual School’s Out for Summer fundraiser on Thursday, June 4, from 5 to 9 p.m. at Cisco Brewers New Bedford. The […]
A weekly solidarity gathering meets on Thursdays at 6 p.m. on Center Street in Fairhaven, near the Unitarian church and the library. Participants gather to stand in support of immigration […]
The Book Nook hosts a Silent Book Club on the first Thursday of every month from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at The Gallery Bar. This global trend, started in […]
Local singer/songwriter Ian Motha is a self-taught multi-instrumentalist. He has been performing and writing songs since 2008. A few of Ian’s influences are The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Oasis, John Mayer, The […]
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