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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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, […]
🖌️ 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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