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Rain, rain and some more rain. That describes this weekend’s weather. While some will use it as an excuse to sit in the house and lounge about (sounds good!) there are those of us who will want to participate in the many events planned across the South Coast. From now until Winter the amount of events will lessen. There will still be seasonal events, but things to do will certainly slow down – so get out there in spite of the rain and enjoy!
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Friday, October 2nd
Buzzard’s Bay Coalition: Family Friday Explorations: Crabbing (Plymouth) (5:00pm-6:00pm)
Get your whole family exploring the outdoors during Family Friday Explorations offered by the Coalition and Wareham Land Trust. Through fun games and hands-on activities, your family will learn about the Buzzards Bay region’s animals, plants, and habitats. Family Friday Explorations is recommended for families with elementary school-aged children. We encourage you to attend all three programs, but it is not required. Location: End of Station ST at Horseshoe Pond, Wareham. FREE. Registration is required for all Bay Adventures. To RSVP, contact: Phone: (508) 999-6363 ext. 219 or Email: bayadventures@savebuzzardsbay.org. At the Lyman Reserve, Plymouth.
Rummage Sale (Dartmouth) (5:00pm-7:00pm)
Good stuff, priced to sell! Also, finer items in our Heritage Room and Designer Clothing Corner; refreshments available. Congregational Church, 17 Middle Street, Dartmouth.
Pumpkins Aglow at Edaville USA (6:00pm-10:00pm)
Back by popular demand, come see the garden of endless jack-o-lanterns. Dress in your Halloween costume and join the costume parades. You can trick or treat at your favorite ride, and go for a ride on our spooky train. Edaville is a safe and fun environment to celebrate Halloween with the whole family. Pumpkins Aglow is 6pm – 10pm EVERY Friday in October. 5 Pine Street, Carver, MA.
Saturday, October 3rd
Lakeville Arts Music Festival 2015 (10:00am-4:00pm)
Rain or shine, be sure to bring a lawn chair to be comfortable while you listen to musicians scheduled around the grounds to include Riley Coyotes’ original old-time style acoustic bluegrass music with a modern edge full of foot stomping energy, an eclectic variety of music from lively Celtic and Appalachian tunes to fresh arrangements of classical and soulful originals played by the Starry Night Duo, and others. Other entertainment such as a roving Town Crier and juggler Greg Frisbee will be on hand. Plus experience living, moving art with Linda Peck as she engages audiences with her balloon bubbles dressed as Picasso’s Balloonitik. Be sure to check out the story telling puppets and a hand sculpting art of balloons by Ciel inside the Lakeville Library not to mention a display of 1980s quilts inside the Lakeville United Church of Christ. There will be a variety of artisans selling their beautiful handmade items These are just a few of the highlights of the day. Join us to enjoy everything! Lakeville old Town House & Grounds, 2 Precinct Street, Lakeville.
Westport Farmer’s Market (8:30am-1:00pm)
Prefer locally harvested produce instead of something picked before it’s ripe so it survives its trip? Head to a local Farmer’s Market! Westport Farmer’s Market goes through September. Area farmers, bakers, craftsmen, fishermen, florists and others are encouraged to sign up as vendors and participate in this year’s market. Contact Ross Moran, rmoran@ttor.org. Westport Town farm, 830 Drift Rd, Westport.
Rummage Sale (Dartmouth) (9:00am-1:00pm)
Good stuff, priced to sell! Also, finer items in our Heritage Room and Designer Clothing Corner; refreshments available. Congregational Church, 17 Middle Street, Dartmouth.
Dollar-a-Bag book Sale (Fairhaven) (9:00am-1:00pm)
We welcome you to come and fill a bag of good reads for only a dollar! The Oxford Book Haven & Cafe is located downstairs in the Church of the Good Shepherd, 357 Main St., Fairhaven. There is a large selection to choose from. Home-made dessert, coffee, and other beverages available. 1 Temple Place, Fairhaven.
Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Day (9:00am-12:00pm)
The City of New Bedford and the Greater New Bedford Refuse District are hosting events this fall to help New Bedford and Dartmouth residents discard tires, needles, confidential papers, medications, and household hazardous waste. Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Day will take place at the Crapo Hill Landfill, 300 Samuel Barnet Boulevard, New Bedford, MA. Open to New Bedford and Dartmouth residents only, ID required. Examples of accepted waste include oil-based paints, paint thinner, and waste fuels. NO LATEX PAINTS. Dry out and throw it away in the regular trash. The maximum amount you can bring is 25 gallons or 25 pounds. Collection is for households only. No businesses, schools, or contractors, unless prior arrangements have been made.
Manjiro Festival (10:00am-5:00pm)
A Japanese-American festival commemorating Manjiro Nakahama, the first Japanese person to live in America, and Fairhaven’s Sister City connection with Tosashimizu, Japan. There will be Japanese and American music and food, martial arts demonstrations, taiko drummers, flower arranging, raffles, Japanese items plus 30 food and craft booths, a tea ceremony, and much more! There is a delegation from Japan of students and adults with their own booth as well. There is free admission to the festival, the bus tour of the Manjiro Trail, Captain Whitfield’s house, and the Old Stone School House. Sponsored by the Whitfield-Manjiro Friendship Society. Free. For more information email Gerry@WMFriendshipHouse.org or call 508-858-5303. Vendor applications and updated details are posted at http://Whitfield-Manjiro.org. Center and Walnut streets, Fairhaven.
Edaville USA (Carver) (10:00am-6:00pm)
We feature over 20 amusement rides including a Ferris Wheel, Carousel, Jumbo the Elephant, Tilt-A-Whirl, Scrambler, 2 mile narrow gauge railroad, two steam locomotives and one diesel locomotive and much more. We are also the home of Thomas Land. Thomas Land features 11 Thomas themed children’s rides including Winston’s Skyline Express, Troublesome Trucks Runaway Coaster, Toby’s Tilting Tracks, Sodor Windmill, Sodor’s Cranberry Carousel, Rockin’ Bulstrode, Harold’s Lift-Off, Firefighting Flynn, Diesel Derby, Cranky’s Crane Drop and Bertie’s Bus Tours. We offer daily admission tickets, two day passes, season passes, birthday parties, group sales and gift cards. 5 Pine St, Carver, Massachusetts.
10th Annual New Bedford Oktoberfest (11:00am-11:45pm)
Amazing food from local and distant vendors like No Problemo, FanCheezical’s grilled cheese truck, Oxford Creamery and Ma Raffa’s, lots of world-class musical talent, and of course beer – over 50 types of it. The specifics can be found in the 10th Annual New Bedford Oktoberfest Survival Guide and if you are a beer lover, you will thoroughly enjoy our Beer Guide made specifically for the fest.
Annual Town Farm Harvest Festival (Westport) (12:00pm-4:00pm)
All ages are welcome to this celebration of the end of summer and the beginning of autumn. Admission will be $5 for adults and children under 12 years old are FREE. You can also get in free with a new membership on the day of. Rain or shine!
Enjoy music by Four Bridges Band, a New England local bluegrass band, who performs a mix of original tunes and covers. Take a seat for their performance or kick up your heels and dance along with your friends and family. They will be playing noon to 3:30 pm, so don’t miss out! The caterer for the event will be The Westporter. They will be whipping up some tasty sandwiches, soups and cookies. Westport Town Farm, 830 Drift Road, Westport.
Sunday, October 4th
9th Annual Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride (9:00am-5:00pm)
The 9th annual Watershed Ride is an opportunity for cyclists to experience the stunningly beautiful landscapes of the South Coast and Cape Cod area while raising money to protect clean water in Buzzards Bay. With both 75-mile and 35-mile routes, you’ll wind along the coast through farmlands, coastal villages, New Bedford’s waterfront, cranberry bogs, and along the back roads of Cape Cod ending with a finish line picnic at scenic Quissett Harbor in beautiful Woods Hole. Food and drinks are provided along with bicycle maintenance, first aid, and navigation assistance. Each cyclist is required to raise $300 to support the Buzzards Bay Coalition’s work to protect our local environment. Join us to “Bike for Clean Water.” Visit www.savebuzzardsbay.org/ride to register.
Address: 75-mile start at Horseneck Beach, John Reed Road, Westport and Finish at Quissett Harbor House, 71 Quissett Harbor Rd, Woods Hole, MA 02540. 35-mile start at Eastover Farm at 131 Hiller Road, Rochester, MA.
Edaville USA (Carver) (10:00am-6:00pm)
We feature over 20 amusement rides including a Ferris Wheel, Carousel, Jumbo the Elephant, Tilt-A-Whirl, Scrambler, 2 mile narrow gauge railroad, two steam locomotives and one diesel locomotive and much more. We are also the home of Thomas Land, which will be opening in August of 2015. Thomas Land will feature 11 Thomas themed children’s rides including Winston’s Skyline Express, Troublesome Trucks Runaway Coaster, Toby’s Tilting Tracks, Sodor Windmill, Sodor’s Cranberry Carousel, Rockin’ Bulstrode, Harold’s Lift-Off, Firefighting Flynn, Diesel Derby, Cranky’s Crane Drop and Bertie’s Bus Tours. We offer daily admission tickets, two day passes, season passes, birthday parties, group sales and gift cards. 5 Pine St, Carver. Phone: (508) 866-8190
Pine Grove Historical Cemetery Tour (11:00am-5:00pm)
Presented by the New Bedford Preservation Society. Pine Grove Cemetery. General admission $18, members $15. (508) 997-6425. Pine Grove Cemetery, 1100 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford.
Lobsterbake (12:30pm-2:30pm)
Hosted by Knights of Columbus. Lobsterbake. Tickets $30 per person. Call Jim (508) 863-3496. Knights of Columbus Hall, 57 Fairhaven Road, Mattapoisett.
