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The first day of Spring was Thursday, so that means nothing but progressively better weather, right? Keep those fingers crossed. For those of you with a good memory, you may recall the April Fool’s snowstorm a few years back. In my mind, we are not out of the woods until April 2nd. You can rest easy though, because this weekend will be far too warm for snow! Evenings and mornings will still be chilly – dropping below freezing each night, but we’ll be in the 40s and 50s all weekend! So head on out and enjoy!
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Friday, March 21st
All Star Basketball Challenge benefiting the Boy’s & Girl’s Club (6:00 pm)
This year’s event starts at 6pm at the Boy’s & Girl’s Club of Greater New Bedford. Admission is $5 and gives you access to three games featuring the “future all stars” at 6:00 p.m., the local girls all star teams at 7:00 pm., and finally the local boys all star game at about 8:30 p.m. Many of these teams have players heading to Division I NCAA college basketball programs and will be an exciting night of basketball, fundraising, and community interaction. Please join us for this fantastic event and if interested in adding support, contact Rick Jalbert of BayCoast Bank or Wendy at the Boys & Girls Club at (508) 992-8011.
A Tropical Evening in Paradise Fundraiser (Fairhaven) (6:30-11:00 pm)
This fundraising dinner, dance and auction is at the Seaport Inn & Marina and is to benefit the Friends of SMEC. The auctions will be silent and instance, there will be mouth watering food and even a spin the wheel! A full list of the MANY items up for auction can be seen in full here: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Southeastern-Massachusetts-Educational-Collaborative/205150622863776.
Painting with a Splash: Beach Date w/ Ann (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.
Illustrated talk – The Last of the Fairhaven Coasters (7:00 pm)
From colonial days through the early 1900s, the cargo-carrying coasting schooner was crucial to our nation’s growth. Several thousand of these wooden sailing vessels once frequented our harbors, but by the late 1930s, only the 60-year-old Coral and a handful of other working coasters remained. Join the authors as they present an evening of stories about the last of the Fairhaven coasters.
Your Theatre Inc.: “12 Angry Men” (8:00pm)
The play, set in the late 1950’s, follows twelve men who retire to a jury room to consider the fate of a teenage boy accused of murdering his father. If found guilty, the boy will receive a mandatory death sentence. The jurors are told they must come up with a unanimous verdict and eleven of the jurors vote guilty on the first ballot. Juror #8 feels he cannot vote guilty because he has reasonable doubts about the facts of the case. “Suppose we’re wrong…” he says…
Saturday, March 22nd
Outer Cape Birding and Whale Watching Hike (Dartmouth) (7:00am & 5:00pm)
Venture by foot to the beaches of the outer cape to observe whale behavior at close range. Each spring, whales congregate close to shore to feed on the abundant zooplankton. With luck, glimpses of the endangered right whales are possible. The walk will take you through Hatches Harbor to Race Point, passing through pitch pine forest, estuary, salt marsh, and dune habitats en route to the shore. In addition there is a diversity of birdlife. Pre-register online, or call the Center’s Event line at 508-558-2918. If you have specific questions regarding the program, please call Jamie Bogart at 508-990-0505 x 23 or email jbogart@lloydcenter.org.
Free Friday Forest Walks (Wareham) (9:00 & 11:00am)
Join MassAudubon for one, or all seven adventures on the third Friday of each month from October through to April for FREE Friday Forest Walks at our Great Neck Wildlife Sanctuary in Wareham, MA. Depending on the season, weather and migratory time frame(s) for a myriad of species – you’ll never know what’s in store! Registration is required. Register online or call 508-636-2437 to register by phone.
Painting with a Splash: Moonlight Night & Beantown w/ Ann (3:00 & 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.
Global Gala 2014 (6:00-9:00 pm)
The Global Learning Charter Public School Global Gala will be held at the New Bedford Whaling Museum and will feature a wine tasting, delicious food and performances by some of our students and others. All proceeds from this event and silent auction will help sustain our Global College Scholarship Fund, which provides scholarships to help our graduating seniors pursue their dream of going to college.
Sunday, March 23rd
Crescent Moon Holistic Therapy Shoppe: Intro to Herbalism (11:00 am-4:00 pm)
Want to learn about herbalism? Crescent Moon is hosting a 4-week workshop that will help you find out whether herbalism is for you! You will learn the basics of herbs, how they grow, wild crafting, and growing. You will also learn how to make remedies, teas and creams! For more info see poster.
7th Annual Agriculture and Food Conference of Southeastern MA (8:30am-5:00pm)
You’re invited to our 7th Annual Conference! Whether you’re a professional farmer, a backyard gardener, or just curious about locally grown food, this is the event for you! This year’s offerings include workshops for the general public as well as info-packed sessions for farmers and gardeners of all experience levels, and workshops specific to organic methods. Registration includes a locally-sourced lunch prepared by the Voc Tech’s own.
Painting with a Splash: N.B Historic National Park at Williams & Water w/ Ann (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.
6th Annual Miles for Smiles Walk (Dartmouth) (9:00 am)
Taking place at UMass Dartmouth. Registration is free. Anyone who wants to run, walk, bike, skate are welcome to attend this fundraiser. Opening ceremonies commence at 9 a.m. and the day will include activities for both children and adults.
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