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A perfectly mild weekend in terms of temperature lies ahead. Well be in the low to mid 70s throughout the weekend, which may not be ideal for beach weather, but perfect for yard work, lounging, or heading out to partake in activities. It will be a wet one this weekend – we’ll see a “little” afternoon rain on Saturday, and Sunday will be breezy with rain. That shouldn’t stop you from enjoying the many things to do across the South Coast and beyond!
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Friday, June 26th
Parreeee! Exhibition at UMass (9:00am-6:00pm)
UMass Dartmouth University Art Gallery in Downtown New Bedford presents an exhibition “Parreeee!” inspired by our perceptions of French culture. Jurors: Jean-Francois Allaux, Associate Professor, UMass Dartmouth; Viera Levitt, Gallery Director, UMass Dartmouth; and Robert P. Stack, co-owner and curator, Yellow Peril Gallery, Providence, RI. The gallery has a wall available for postings of materials measuring up to 8.5×11 inches. This is open to anyone who would like to contribute a work of art, a poem, and/or a letter or postcard sent from a real or imagined trip to Paris.
7th annual Kick-off to Summer Celebration (6:00pm-11:00pm)
Cocktail reception, dinner, silent and live auctions, and dancing to the sounds of The Pulse of Boston take place on the deck of the Battleship Massachusetts at Battleship Cove. For tickets and more information, contact Melissa Dick (508) 235-3228.
Girl’s Night the Musical at the “Z” (8:00pm)
See the Off-Broadway sensation that audiences can’t get enough of! Share the fun and laughter in this hilarious, feel-good comedy as five girlfriends re-live their past, celebrate their present, and look to the future on a wild night out! GIRLS NIGHT: THE MUSICAL is bursting with energy and packed with hits like “Lady Marmalade,” “It’s Raining Men,” “Man I Feel Like A Woman,” “I Will Survive” and more.
Pictures in the Park: an outdoor movie series, featuring “Sandlot” (7:00pm-9:00pm)
Pictures in the Park is an outdoor movie series being held in New Bedford’s Buttonwood Park during the summer of 2015. Coordinated by a group of volunteers, the series is made possible thanks to: partnerships with the City of New Bedford’s Department of Parks, Recreation, and Beaches, which is providing activities as well as park access; the Friends of Buttonwood Park, which is helping us ensure that donations to this project are tax-deductible; and, most importantly, contributions from residents and businesses who support our mission.
The first film “Sandlot” will begin at sunset tonight, following a fitness activity being coordinated by the city’s Parks Department to engage children and families.
Saturday, June 27th
FREE 8th Annual WWII Living History Encampment/Reenactment (9:00am-3:00pm)
Looking to have a fun time, while learning about your nation’s history? The Ft.Taber~Fort Rodman Historical Association Military Museum is hosting the 8th annual WWII Living History Encampment at Fort Taber. Admission to the event as well as the museum is FREE. Veterans are greatly encouraged to come and be part of the annual program. USO reception for WWII veterans and their families inside the museum from 5:00pm to 7:00pm on Saturday.
The Axis Forces will use batteries Walcott and Gaston on the East side of Fort Rodman and the Aliied Forces will use the coast and Battery Cross plus the Panama Mount area on the West Side. We are inviting various WWII vehicle clubs to display vehicles in front of the Stone Fort where the motor pool was during WWII.
Each day at 1:00pm there will be a flyover from a 1943 Navy SNJ-15 Fighter Trainer and plenty of battle demos. There will be a Police detail on site both Friday night and Saturday night. The re-enactors of both Axis and Allies will be standing guard duty in rotating shifts.
Silverbrook ACUSHNET Country Store (9:00am-4:00pm)
The Silverbrook Country Store is the home of The Pereira 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. Best of all they have Emack and Bolio’s ice cream!
Antiques Appraisal Fundraiser (Marion) (9:00am-12:00pm)
Appraisals will be offered for a fee of $5 per item, with a limit of 5 items per person. Appointments are available, and walk-ins are also welcome. Oversized items can be appraised by high-resolution photograph.
Frank McNamee of Marion Antiques will offer expert appraisals of such items as paintings, silver, furniture, rugs, books, historical documents, glass, china and nautical items. Mr. McNamee’s colleague, Jim Gahan, estate jewelry specialist, will appraise jewelry and collectibles. For more information or to schedule an appraisal appointment, call (508) 748-1116 or stop by the Sippican Historical Society during operating hours. 139 Front Street, Marion.
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.
Edaville is OPEN for the season! Family Picnic with the Berenstain Bears (Carver) (10:00am-6:00pm)
Meet the internationally loved original Treehouse Family. The Berenstain Bear Family will be out on our Event Field for some great photo opportunities. These special days includes unlimited use of the park and a 20 min train ride through the picturesque woodlands and cranberry bogs. Fathers get in free for TODAY if they buy a full-priced child’s ticket. 20 minute train ride, 16 amusement rides, play areas and more! Famous for its Christmas Festival of Lights. Home of Thomasland! Now with 5 new rides. 5 Pine St, Carver, Massachusetts. Phone: (508) 866-8190.
Northeast Maritime Institute Open House Event (10:00am-2:00pm)
Considering a career in the always growing maritime industry? Northeast Maritime Institute will be holding an open house event today. There will be tours every half hour starting at 10:30am, video presentations, you will be able to meet with admissions representatives, experience their simulators, and an activity table for the kids. More details: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/northeast-maritime-institutes-fairhaven-homecoming-open-house-tickets-17305297611
Le Place Pride (4:00pm-2:00am)
Enjoy food, fun, music and dancing at Le Place as live entertainment features Adrienne-Mack Davis, Felicia Cruz, and DJs Nicole and Josh. 20 Kenyon St. New Bedford. $10 cover. 21+.
Blind Wine Tasting (Dartmouth) (5:00pm-9:00pm)
You’re invited to the Dartmouth Lions Club’s Blind Wine Tasting honoring the 135th birthday of Helen Keller. There will be music, hors d’oeuvres and of course, wine. The event will benefit the Mass. Lions Eye Research Fund & the Schwartz Center for Children. $20 per person in advance, or $25 at the event.Running Brook Vineyards, 335 Old Fall River Road, Dartmouth, MA.
Santo Christo Portuguese Feast (6:00pm)
Portuguese & American foods, booths, games, and the best malassadas in this area. Opening of the feast with Solemn Mass will take place at 6:00pm and presided over by His Excellency Most Rev. Edgar da Cunha, Bishop of Fall River. After mass there will be the great procession of promises with the following route Canal/Ferry/Mulberry/William/Grant, to the church. From 8:00pm-11:00pm there will be festivities with a lively music concert by the group “Edge.”
Sunday, June 28th
FREE 8th Annual WWII Living History Encampment/Reenactment (9:00am-3:00pm)
Looking to have a fun time, while learning about your nation’s history? The Ft.Taber~Fort Rodman Historical Association Military Museum is hosting the 8th annual WWII Living History Encampment at Fort Taber. Admission to the event as well as the museum is FREE. Veterans are greatly encouraged to come and be part of the annual program. USO reception for WWII veterans and their families inside the museum from 5:00pm to 7:00pm on Saturday.
The Axis Forces will use batteries Walcott and Gaston on the East side of Fort Rodman and the Aliied Forces will use the coast and Battery Cross plus the Panama Mount area on the West Side. We are inviting various WWII vehicle clubs to display vehicles in front of the Stone Fort where the motor pool was during WWII.
Each day at 1:00pm there will be a flyover from a 1943 Navy SNJ-15 Fighter Trainer and plenty of battle demos. There will be a Police detail on site both Friday night and Saturday night. The re-enactors of both Axis and Allies will be standing guard duty in rotating shifts.
Silverbrook ACUSHNET Country Store (9:00am-4:00pm)
The Silverbrook Country Store is the home of The Pereira 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. Best of all they have Emack and Bolio’s ice cream!
Edaville is OPEN for the season! Family Picnic with the Berenstain Bears (Carver) (10:00am-6:00pm)
Meet the internationally loved original Treehouse Family. The Berenstain Bear Family will be out on our Event Field for some great photo opportunities. These special days includes unlimited use of the park and a 20 min train ride through the picturesque woodlands and cranberry bogs. 20 minute train ride, 16 amusement rides, play areas and more! Famous for its Christmas Festival of Lights. Home of Thomasland! Now with 5 new rides. 5 Pine St, Carver, Massachusetts. Phone: (508) 866-8190.
FREE Historic Walking Tours (10:30am)
Free tours last approximated 45 minutes and step off from the National Park Visitor Center at 10:30 AM and 2:30 PM. The tours take visitors through the cobblestoned streets of the park and waterfront, while exploring the many stories associated with the New Bedford’s maritime past and present. Tour topics include: Risks and Rewards of Whaling, Unknown Heroes and Their Secrets: New Bedford’s Underground Railroad, Herman Melville’s New Bedford. Sturdy walking shoes recommended. Call the visitor center for more details.
DIY Essential Oils Make & Take classes with local favorite Kristen Throop Boucher (Acushnet) (9:30am-11:30am)
This fun and interactive class will show you how to make easy products at home including hand sanitizer, cellulite busting sugar scrub, and soothing skin spray. Interested? Click on event title for more details and enrollment. 934 Main Street, Acushnet.
52nd annual Chicken Barbecue (Rochester) (12:00pm-3:00pm)
Bring the whole family down to the 52nd Annual Chicken Barbecue put on by the St. Rose of Lima Church. There will be chicken prepared in fire pits, cranberry sauce, peas, potatoes, rolls, watermelon, beverages while supplies last. There will be concession stands and bakery tables, games, face painting, raffles, silent auction and DJ Alex will provide the entertainment.
Tickets may be purchased after weekend masses in Rochester, at the Sacred Heart office in Middleboro, or on the day of the event. They are priced at $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 years and under. St. Rose of Lima Church, 282 Vaughan Hill Road, Rochester, MA.
Santo Christo Portuguese Feast (4:00pm)
Portuguese & American foods, booths, games, and the best malassadas in this area. Solemn Processions begins at 4:00pm with the following route: Columbia to Hunter, Hope, Fountain, Division, Almond, William, Broadway, Columbia, to the Church – with the participation of clergy, civic authorities, business leaders, cultural, civic & sporting organizations. From 6:30-10:00pm there will be feast activities and a lively music concert by Maurício Moriais and his band “Flash.” at 10:00pm will be the closing of the feast ceremony.
