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This has certainly been an odd winter so far. Above average warm temperatures, rain, snow followed by virtually a complete melting within a day. Not that I’m complaining – while snow is a nature beauty when it first falls, it’s not fun to shovel and quickly because disgusting exhaust and grim collectors. This weekend will have a high of 46 – virtually t-shirt weather. Outside of Friday’s mix of rain and snow, there will be nothing holding us back from enjoying all the good and fun things to do across the South Coast and beyond.
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Friday, January 29th
Community Family Movie Night (6:30pm)
Join us for our first Community Family Movie Night on Friday January 29th at 6:30 pm. The movie will be in the Sanctuary (please use Rock St entracne). Our first movie will be Disney’s “Inside Out”. Feel free to invite your friends and neighbors. Admission is FREE but please do support our food drive for the Fall River Community Food Pantry with your donation. First Congregational Church of Fall River, 282 Rock St., Fall River.
Family Fun Fridays (6:30pm-9:00pm)
Come join CoaH families for a free, fun, and safe night of games, laughter, and food! City on a Hill Charter Public School, 384 Acushnet Ave, New Bedford.
“NOTHING without EVERYTHING” Exhibition & Mural Reception at Groundwork! (7:00pm-9:00pm)
“NOTHING without EVERYTHING,” a body of work including a free-hand mural, hand-painted surfboards, mixed media installations, paintings and prints at GROUNDWORK!, remains up through March 20. Located at 1213 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA.
Memory Lane: Old School 80s 90s Night at Incognito (10:00pm-2:00am)
Take a trip down Memory Lane spinning nothing but 80s & 90s music. Sounds By Jamn 94.5 DJ Jules Flava. Limited capacity, get there early! 21+ event: proper ID required, dress to impress. 1606-1610 Acushnet Ave, New Bedford.
Saturday, January 30th
Saturdays at the Sawmill: Paper Snowflakes and Snow Sculptures (9:00am-12:00pm)
At the edge of New Bedford’s urban North End sits The Sawmill, a 19-acre former lumber yard on the Acushnet River. The Sawmill has been transformed into a public park that protects the river’s health and offers local residents a beautiful place to enjoy the outdoors. Join us for Saturdays at The Sawmill every Saturday morning this winter. Explore inside the Hawes Family Learning Center from 9am-noon. At 10am, take part in a free family-friendly activity that you and your kids will love.
Yard and Clothing Sale (9:00am-2:00pm)
Huge indoor yard and clothing sale. Held in the church hall rain or shine. Clothing will be $3.50 for a small bag and $5 for a large bag. Snacks and drinks by donation. Revival Thrift Shop will be open. (508) 636-5829. Westport United Congregational Church, 500 American Legion Highway, Westport.
Rug Hooking – “Hook-In” (10:00am)
Loop by Loop Studio is pleased to host our first Rug Hooking “Hook In!” This event will be a meet and great for experienced rug hookers as well as people who are interested in learning this primitive craft. Feel free to bring past or current projects to work on during this two hour long meeting or simply come by to chat and share ideas. For those who are new to rug hooking, we have multiple kits for purchase and would love to teach any “newbies” this simple, easy art form. Fall River Public Library, 104 N Main St. Fall River. More information on rug hooking can be found at http://www.loopbyloopstudio.com.
Warhammer 40k 1000pt Tournament (12:00pm)
The Armoury is hosting its very first warhammer 40k tournament. Due to the influx of new players we are going to keep this one casual and fun at a lower point level so everyone can participate! Here are the details: Sign ups: 12pm-1pm, Dice Roll: 1pm, 3 round event using 3 of the core rule book scenarios! Entry: $15. Prizes: Best painted model, Best sportsman, 1st, 2nd, and other door prizes based on participation. The Armoury Wargames and Hobbies, 58 Conduit St. New Bedford.
2016 Rhode Island Brew Fest! (1:00pm-8:00pm)
What cheer?! A celebration of American craft breweries, featuring the best brews the Ocean State has to offer! 55+ breweries with more than 175 beers to sample from. The event will have two, three-hour sampling sessions from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m and 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Each session will feature local vendors and a food court. The Rhode Island Brew Fest is a 21+ event. No one under the legal age will be admitted, including minors, children, infants and babies. No pets. Pawtucket Armory Arts Center, 172 Exchange St
Pawtucket, RI.
Texas Holdem Tournament (5:00pm)
Texas Holdem Tournament $60.00 buy in with 1 add on at the 1st break. Pay out is 60% to players 40% to the cause. FREE Buffet (while food lasts) 50/50 raffle, cash bar. pay out 1-5 top 3 get $$$ 4 & 5 getting restaurant gift cards. Going to a great cause! Check in time is 5pm. Knuckle Heads Bar & Grill, 85 MacArthur Dr. New Bedford.
Theatre One presents Bruce Graham’s Outrageous Dark Comedy “Any Given Monday” (7:00pm-9:00pm)
Theatre One Productions is still presenting Bruce Graham’s Outrageous Dark Comedy, “Any Given Monday,” for mature audiences. Don’t miss one last chance to experience an evening of live theatre with talented actors, a great script with laugh out loud lines. Alley Theatre, 133 Centre Street, Middleboro.
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