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A wonderfully mild weekend is in store for us! We’ll be in the lower to mid 70s throughout this gorgeous weekend. Nights and mornings will be cool hovering in the low 50s. We may see a shower on Friday, but otherwise no precipitation. These types of weekends are perfect for heading out on some adventure and seizing what the area has available in terms of events, goings-on and happenings. There;s a ton of stuff going on within less of an hour’s drive.
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Friday, August 22nd
The first 2014 Zoo Night is tonight! Zoo Nights are designed to offer families an opportunity to enjoy the Zoo on cool summer nights, experience animal encounters and participate in children’s activities. Look for further details to follow at www.bpzoo.org.
Westport Rivers Winery Sunset Music Series : Neal McCarthy Trio (6-8pm)
Admission $10 per carload and beer, wine and SoCo local food will be served for a fee. Weather permitting. 417 Hixbridge Road.
Painting with a Splash: Sunset Beach & Van Gogh Starry Night (7:00pm)
Welcome to Painting with a Splash Where you are the artist! Painting with a Splash is the newest addition to Historic Whaling City Downtown New Bedford. Bringing you an experience of art as entertainment. Add a little wine (BYOB) that will surely tap into your creative side. With step by step instruction and a little music, you and your friends will create the evenings featured painting with a splash of your own uniqueness. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Just a desire to have fun.
Saturday, August 23rd
Silverbrook ACUSHNET Country Store (9:00am-8:00pm)
SWEET CORN HAS ARRIVED! The Silverbrook Country Store is the home of The Pereia Bread Co. (a tasty little division of Silverbrook Farm) where they make their Famous Pies and Breads, as well as jams, sauces and other great food products. It is also the home of their Farm Stand that is open to the public every Saturday and Sunday. Silverbrook Country Store also has a wonderful and unique line of crafts including their popular candle/potpourri items and a great selection of handmade Amish items that truly make great gifts for any occasion.
Church of the Good Shepherd Annual Yard Sale (9:00am-3:00pm)
The Annual Yard Sale, the major church fundraiser, is here! The kitchen will be selling stuffed cabbage, hot dogs, corn-on-the-cob, beverages and desserts. We need a chairperson, as well as volunteers to price and organize donations, to work during the sale, and to help break down afterwards. Most of the setup is completed, now we are focusing on the actual day. Hope to see you there! We need all the support we can get to make it a very successful event!
Edaville’s Curious George Weekend (10:00am-5:00pm)
Curious George has returned to Edaville once again to save the day! Meet and greet with Curious George himself and his owner, The Man in the Yellow Hat. Experience all new Dinoland, unlimited amusement rides, and unlimited train rides through cranberry country, plus enjoy all of our indoor and outdoor play spaces. For an additional $15 Breakfast with Curious George is available!
Get into the park before it opens to enjoy pancakes with George and the Man in the Yellow Hat! Head to Edaville USA for a very special breakfast with Curious George. The breakfast costs an additional $15 per person and includes: Your choice of Banana Pancakes or Regular Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs, Juice or Coffee, Bacon and Fruit.
Family Sand Scuplture Festival (Westport)(11:00am-2:00pm)
At Horseneck Beach State Reservation: Three age categories will compete for prizes and title of King of sandcastle at the beach. Registration for individuals and teams begins 10:30-11 a.m. For more information call (508) 636-8816. 5 John Reed Road.
Create Hands On! (12:00pm-5:30pm)
Have a FUN time with tons of paints, tons of giggles, tons of parents and kids having a blast together!! Create Hands On is an innovate, fun, family-oriented experience that revolves around creating a number of high quality arts & crafts projects for boys and girls – whether as a drop-in visit or when you book one of their incredibly popular birthday parties. Not only is it an effortless and effective way to have fun and connect with your kids, but tapping into your child’s creative side his lifelong benefits!
Painting with a Splash: Tropical Sunset & Sunset Beach, Summer Cottage. (11:30am & 7:00pm)
Welcome to Painting with a Splash Where you are the artist! Painting with a Splash is the newest addition to Historic Whaling City Downtown New Bedford. Bringing you an experience of art as entertainment. Add a little wine (BYOB) that will surely tap into your creative side. With step by step instruction and a little music, you and your friends will create the evenings featured painting with a splash of your own uniqueness. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Just a desire to have fun.
Todd Baptista’s DOO WOP 10 – SUMMER SPECTACULAR! (7:30pm)
Doo Wop and summer! A natural pairing. See four outstanding doo wop originals. For the first time, Todd Baptista’s legendary DooWop series comes to The Z in the summertime! Travel back to the days when rock’n’roll was young, music was fun, and doo wop harmonies sprang from the street corners! The Z’s popular series returns with a special summertime helping of classic 1950s’ and early ‘60s hits and smooth, soulful harmonies from the original men and women who made the records and keep the magic flowing! Featuring doo wop pioneers performing the hits they made famous! Starring Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Shirley Alston Reeves, original lead singer of the Shirelles, the Mystics, Eddie Rich and the Swallows, and the Solitaires with Jack Colombo’s Coast To Coast Band. Tickets available rockin’ round the clock at www.zeiteiron.org or 10AM-5PM today and Friday at 508-994-2900.
Silverbrook ACUSHNET Movie Night: Disney’s “Frozen.” (8:15pm)
Disney’s FROZEN will be making its Silverbrook Farm ACUSHNET debut with a meet & greet with Queen Elsa and Princess Anna. There will be Twilight Hayrides too! Showtime is at 8:15pm so grab some blankets and the family and go see this great new classic under the stars of Silverbrook Farm ACUSHNET!
Sunday, August 24th
1st Annual Poker Run (Middleboro) (9:00am-9:00pm)
Motorcycle Poker Run to benefit the Middleboro Veterans of Foreign Wars. Ride in memory of Joseph H. Thayer, Sr. Enjoy the ride, entertainment, food, raffles, prizes and more. All bikes welcome. Ride to Mattapoisett light house and back Start at Middleboro VFW, 12 Station Street, Middleboro. Register now or day of event. Call for registration materials or if you have any questions. Ask for Brian Thayer. Phone: 508-947-8648. Email: jmthayer7@comcast.net.
Silverbrook ACUSHNET Country Store (9:00am-4:00pm)
SWEET CORN HAS ARRIVED!! The Silverbrook Country Store is the home of The Pereria Bread Co. (a tasty little division of Silverbrook Farm) where they make their Famous Pies and Breads, as well as jams, sauces and other great food products. It is also the home of their Farm Stand that is open to the public every Saturday and Sunday. Silverbrook Country Store also has a wonderful and unique line of crafts including their popular candle/potpourri items and a great selection of handmade Amish items that truly make great gifts for any occasion.
Edaville’s Curious George Weekend (10:00am-5:00pm)
Curious George has returned to Edaville once again to save the day! Meet and greet with Curious George himself and his owner, The Man in the Yellow Hat. Experience all new Dinoland, unlimited amusement rides, and unlimited train rides through cranberry country, plus enjoy all of our indoor and outdoor play spaces. For an additional $15 Breakfast with Curious George is available! Get into the park before it opens to enjoy pancakes with George and the Man in the Yellow Hat! Head to Edaville USA for a very special breakfast with Curious George. The breakfast costs an additional $15 per person and includes: Your choice of Banana Pancakes or Regular Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs, Juice or Coffee, Bacon and Fruit.
Painting with a Splash: Yellow Daisy (2:00pm)
Welcome to Painting with a Splash Where you are the artist! Painting with a Splash is the newest addition to Historic Whaling City Downtown New Bedford. Bringing you an experience of art as entertainment. Add a little wine (BYOB) that will surely tap into your creative side. With step by step instruction and a little music, you and your friends will create the evenings featured painting with a splash of your own uniqueness. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Just a desire to have fun.
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