New Bedford Guide Your Guide to New Bedford and South Coast, MA
Saturday, January 06th
Winter Rarities Eco-Tour (6:30am-4:30pm)
The Winter Rarities Ecotour is SOLD OUT! Check back soon for information about the Spring Migration Ecotour! Hop into the NBS van for a day trip that hits several birding hot spots throughout the region. Coastal New England is known for a large number of rare birds visiting in the winter months. Your birding guides plan the trip around current sightings reports, so you have the best chance of spotting rare winter migrants.
This program is designed for all birding skill levels and includes some low-impact walking. Pack a bag lunch to go with provided snacks and water. Dress warmly with appropriate footwear. Binoculars are recommended. Space is limited! Learn more at: http://normanbirdsanctuary.org/public-programs-2/public-programs/. Norman Bird Sanctuary, 583 3rd Beach Rd., Middletown, RI.
Saturday at The Sawmill: Braving the Winter (11:00am-12:00pm)
Winter can be cold — but we already knew that! We have our coats, gloves, and thick socks to help us stay warm through these months, but how do animals stay warm? Take a guided hike to discover how different animals survive chilly winter temperatures. During Saturdays at The Sawmill, the Hawes Family Learning Center will be open to the public from 10am-1pm, with the Braving the Winter family program starting at 11am. The Sawmill, 32 Mill Rd., Acushnet, MA.
Reiki Share (1:00pm-4:00pm)
Stop in and get recharged!! Join the Reiki share, even if you are not a practitioner, we encourage everyone to come and give/receive healing. If you have never had Reiki before this is the perfect way to try it out. Also great practice for new practitioners.REIKI is a spiritual healing art with it’s roots in Japanese origin.
The word Reiki comes from the Japanese word (Rei) which means “Universal Life” and (Ki) which means “Energy”. Sisters Of Solace – Holistic Healing Center, 700 American Legion Hwy. (Rte.177), Westport, MA.
Six String Circus – Live in the Vault (8:00pm)
Six String Circus, formerly The Good Ol’ Boys, is a hard rockin’ modern country cover band. Members include Billy Leetch on guitar and vocals, Kevin Hazebrouck on electric guitar, Matthew Belair on bass and back-up vocals, and Joe “Ogre” Authier on drums. We play high energy, dance oriented modern country by such artists as Kenny Chesney, Zac Brown Band, Keith Urban, Dierks Bentley, Jason Aldean, Thomas Rett, Brett Eldredge, Blake Shelton, Brothers Osborne, Justin Moore, Lee Brice, Florida Georgia Line, Billy Currington, Chris Young, Brantley Gilbert ect. with a few rock, and Americana classics peppered in. Check it out and always keep it country as hell. Yee Haw!!! The Vault at Greasy Luck Brewpub, 791 Purchase St., New Bedford, MA.
