Melissa Harris of Fio Partners will lead a four-part virtual series for nonprofit leaders. The sessions will focus on choosing a planning approach, gathering input and turning priorities into action. Each session runs from noon to 1:30 p.m. Participants are encouraged to attend the full series. They may also register for individual sessions or watch […]
MassDOT will hold a virtual public design hearing on Thursday, Sept. 10, at 6 p.m. on proposed accessibility improvements connecting westbound Route 6 to MacArthur Drive in New Bedford. The project would replace the existing concrete stairs with an accessible bicycle-and-pedestrian ramp and a shared-use path. Plans also include lighting, a new section of sidewalk […]
Samaritans Southcoast will join organizations nationwide to mark "988 Day" by raising awareness of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline on Tuesday, Sept. 8. The helpline is free and open to anyone of any age who needs support, mental health services, or crisis intervention, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Throughout September, Familius will donate a copy of Lisa Sugarman’s “Surviving: Finding Hope After Suicide Loss” to Samaritans Southcoast for each copy purchased online, through the publisher. Sugarman is a board member and Safe Place facilitator. Learn more or purchase the book
MassDOT will hold a virtual design public hearing on Tuesday, Aug. 25 at 6 p.m. on proposed improvements to the intersection of Mount Pleasant Street and Nash Road in New Bedford. Plans include new traffic and pedestrian signals, ADA-compliant sidewalks and ramps, bicycle accommodations, pavement reconstruction, updated signs and striping, improved street lighting, relocated overhead […]
United Way of Greater New Bedford is accepting applications for its Changemaker Grants, which provide up to $2,500 for volunteer-led projects that strengthen local communities. Neighborhood groups, grassroots organizations, and other all-volunteer teams with annual budgets of $40,000 or less are eligible to apply. A virtual information session will be held Wednesday, July 29 at […]
Learn how to respond to AI-related communication challenges during "When Bots Bite: Preparing for a Crisis in the Age of AI." This free virtual workshop is on Thursday, July 9, from 2 to 3 p.m. Registration is required. The session covers misinformation, deepfakes, and AI-generated content.
Artists sought for Creative Catalysts exhibit through an online call for art. Registration deadline is July 31 at 10 a.m. The exhibition features visual art, literary arts, music, and multimedia work. The theme uses literature as a lens for new perspectives. Artist pairs select a work of literature to guide their process. GroundWork Gallery will […]
Kerri Greenidge will discuss her book "Black Radical: The Life and Times of William Monroe Trotter" during a free virtual program on May 28 from noon to 1 p.m., presented by the New Bedford Whaling Museum. Greenidge is a professor at Tufts University and co-director of several public history projects focused on race, slavery, and […]
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