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You can rub your eyes all you want and it won’t matter. No need to make an eye doctor appointment. They are working just fine. You are indeed looking at 50 degree temperatures for this weekend. This shouldn’t shock anyone in New England – the region where it can be sunny, rain, hail, sleet and snow all on the same day. The lowest temperature we’ll hit all week is 43 degrees. That’s shorts and t-shirt weather!
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Friday, December 20th
Craft-O-Rama @ Ugly Gallery (11:00 am-6:00 pm) Day 1
Support your local small businesses and artists! CRAFT-O-RAMA has partnered with UGLYgallery to bring you a month long holiday pop-up shop, featuring artists from MA and RI! Shop the best in locally-handmade gifts this season and support dNB! Shop CRAFT-O-RAMA during regular Ugly Gallery hours: Tues-Sun 11-6 November 30 thru December 24. Details in the event title.
Let’s Move! Beyond the Bell After School Program (1:30 pm-4:00 pm)
Let’s Move! Beyond the Bell After School Program for New Bedford elementary age students on early release Fridays. Students will participate in fun, educational programming taught by our staff. Activities will include sports and games, arts and crafts, and outdoor nature studies. Program will only be run on days in which the students are in school (no holiday classes).
Christmas Festival of Lights (Carver) (4:00 pm-9:00 pm)
Runs from today through January 1st. Edaville’s Christmas Festival of Lights is arguably the most-loved festival of its kind, having earned generations of loyal fans. Passengers relax comfortably in warm and dry coaches while riding through a spectacular holiday setting featuring an explosion of lights. Kids of all ages will enjoy an array of vintage amusement rides and a visit with Santa in one of our indoor play areas. Stay for a delicious full meal or enjoy seasonal treats.
Festival Ballet Providence: The Nutcracker (Various times)
Experience the timeless magic of the holiday season’s most treasured tradition. Festival Ballet Providence’s production of The Nutcracker is a spectacle of artistry and theater, a holiday classic! Plays all weekend. Friday – 8 p.m., Saturday – 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm, and Sunday at 1:30 pm. Tickets can be purchased by calling (401) 353-1129.
Saturday, December 21st
Craft-O-Rama @ Ugly Gallery (11:00 am-6:00 pm) Day 2
Support your local small businesses and artists! CRAFT-O-RAMA has partnered with UGLYgallery to bring you a month long holiday pop-up shop, featuring artists from MA and RI! Shop the best in locally-handmade gifts this season and support dNB! Shop CRAFT-O-RAMA during regular Ugly Gallery hours: Tues-Sun 11-6 November 30 thru December 24. Details in the event title.
2nd Annual Holiday Zoobilee (11:00 am-4:00 pm)
Go wild with holiday spirit! Enjoy train and carousel rides (rides are included in the admission price and are weather permitting), caroling with the animals, hot chocolate, and a special holiday cookie. Stop by our Elf Workout Shop! Participate in our second annual “Bear on the Branch” scavenger hunt. For more information, please visit www.bpzoo.org.
III Suns: Holiday Celebration: Storewide Sale, Meet Buddy the Elf, Readers, & Refreshments!(11:30-4:00 pm)
III Suns carries a wide variety of metaphysical and holistic products, creative gifts, and one-of-a-kind specialty pieces of art. Whether it be a new awakening to your spiritual path, or a continuation of your spiritual path, or a continuation in your growth, they offer something for every level of your spiritual development! For more info visit her website: www.iiisuns.com or Facebook.
Travessia FREE Wine tasting Tour (1-5 pm)
Last chance to sign up for the FREE wine tasting tour at Travessia Winery tomorrow! Sessions begin every half-hour starting at 1PM with the final tour starting at 4:30PM. There is room for 15 people per session. The tour will be led by award winning wine maker and owner of Travessia, Marco Montez. To reserve your spot call 774-929-6534 or e-mail info@travessiawine.com. Full details: http://www.newbedfordguide.com/travessia-winery-tours/2013/11/25.
The New Bedford Symphony Orchestra presents Family Holiday Pops Concert (3:30-7:00 pm)
A one-of-a-kind Holiday Season tradition on the South Coast. Featuring guest vocalist Amanda Carr and the popular holiday sing-along, this warm and festive concert will make your season bright!
Stargazing with Buzzards Bay Coalition (Mattapoisett) (6:00 pm-7:00 pm)
Stargazing with Bristol Community College Professor Stephan Martin. FREE. Registration required email bayadventures@savebuzzardsbay.org or call (508) 999-6262, ext. 219. Phone: (508) 999-6262, ext. 219. The Bogs at Mattapoisett River Reserve, 137 Acushnet Road.
4th Annual Blue Christmas Service (6:00 pm)
What is a “Blue Christmas” service? “It’s a brief service to help anyone who has had a loss or death in their lives. The service remind us all that God knows and understands the grief and loss that can surface during the Holidays and will be there to provide hope in times of despair.” – Reverend Russ Chamberlain. Pilgrim UCC at 635 Purchase Street, New Bedford. For more information call Rev. Russ @ 508.728.1489 or visit their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/mercymealsandmore
THE Acts 29 Project Christmas service and celebration (6:00 pm-9:00 pm)
A night of praise, worship, caroling, prayer and cookies! We’ll begin with a Christmas service, then take to the streets with candles in hand to sing on the corners of downtown New Bedford. To wrap up the night, we’ll head back to The Centre to enjoy each other’s fellowship, sing some more and share our favorite cookie recipes over hot cup of hot chocolate or coffee. Let’s come together this Christmas to glorify our Savior and sing His praises in unity as His Church!! The Centre 230 Union St.
Craft-O-Rama @ Ugly Gallery (11:00 am-6:00 pm) Day 2
Support your local small businesses and artists! CRAFT-O-RAMA has partnered with UGLYgallery to bring you a month long holiday pop-up shop, featuring artists from MA and RI! Shop the best in locally-handmade gifts this season and support dNB! Shop CRAFT-O-RAMA during regular Ugly Gallery hours: Tues-Sun 11-6 November 30 thru December 24. Details in the event title.
Sunday, December 22nd
Craft-O-Rama @ Ugly Gallery (11:00 am-6:00 pm) Day 3
Support your local small businesses and artists! CRAFT-O-RAMA has partnered with UGLYgallery to bring you a month long holiday pop-up shop, featuring artists from MA and RI! Shop the best in locally-handmade gifts this season and support dNB! Shop CRAFT-O-RAMA during regular Ugly Gallery hours: Tues-Sun 11-6 November 30 thru December 24. Details in the event title.
Breakfast & Trap Shooting (Mattapoisett) (12:00 pm-3:00 pm)
Weather permitting. Breakfast available for members and their guests from 7-11 a.m. Cost: $4 per round ($3 per round for members). Fin, Fur & Feather Club, 35 Crystal Spring Road, Matt.
Sunday Afternoon Jazz Live (4:00 pm-7:00 pm) Day 1
A fan of Jazz? Head to the Whaler Lounge today! Cost: $10 cover. Days Inn, 500 Hathaway Road,
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