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After some seriously balmy temperatures this week, how will the weekend fare? More of the same! Around 80 degrees the entire weekend, Saturday and Sunday rain is forecasted. Saturday will be mostly cloudy with “a” thunderstorm. Sunday will be partly sunny with “a” thunderstorm. A 30 minute thunderstorm or an 8 hour one? Odd way to describe the forecast! Regardless, this won’t affect those of us determined to have fun!
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Friday, July 08th
Clambake XXXI – “Summer Freeze” Celebrating Science & Education! (6:00pm)
Festivities will begin at 6:00 p.m. on the evening of Friday, July 8, by the side of the sea at Demarest Lloyd State Park in Dartmouth with the Silent Auction opening. Hors d’oeuvres and chowder will be served at 6:30 p.m., followed by a traditional lobster dinner. Those who have attended this event in the past, know it to be the unofficial “kick-off” of the South Coast’s summer season, with its glorious sea-side setting, complete New England boiled-lobster “clambake” dinner, top-shelf open bar, extraordinary silent auction and dancing to the strains of ‘Men in Black’, a fun, high energy, six piece band with powerhouse male and female vocals. A tradition upon which so much depends, the Clambake helps to underwrite the costs of the Lloyd Center’s critically important environmental research and education programs.
N.B. Summer Sound Series: Dune Billy All Stars (6:00pm-8:00pm)
The 2016 Summer Sound Series presents FREE Concerts on the Pier Fridays 6:00pm – 8:00pm! From the dunes of Cape Cod comes a rockin, reggae, funky, dance party: Dune Billy All Stars playing a mix of covers and orignals. Bring your own chair, sit back, and relax or get up and dance! New Bedford State Pier 3 Fisherman’s Wharf.
Marion Concert Series: “The Call of the Sea” (7:00pm)
The Marion Concert Band continues its Friday evening concert series with a program of music inspired by the sea. Robert Broomhead Bandstand, Front Street, Marion.
Saturday, July 09th
Rummage Sale and Fair (8:30am-2:00pm)
Annual Rummage Sale and Fair will include baked goods as well as clothing, jewelry, vintage items, antiques, furniture, household items, toys, etc. Family fun events will include food, face painting and games. It will be held rain or shine. Westport Point United Methodist Church, 1912 Main Road, Westport.
6th Annual Blackbeard’s Motorcycle Ride (9:00am-11:00am)
On November 23, 2009, our HERO was lost to the world: son of retired Al Pucino, 59 RTT, SSG Matthew A. Pucino, United States Army Special Forces, ODA 2223, laid down his life to free the oppressed. The SSG Matthew A. Pucino Memorial Foundation, Ltd. was created to assist our wounded military heroes! Registration will begin at 9 a.m. at Buzzards Bay Park on Main Street in Buzzards Bay, MA. Ride will begin promptly at 11 a.m. $20 per bike, $10 per passenger. The ride will end at 12:00 p.m. at the Plymouth VFW with a BBQ, Entertainment and Raffles! Don’t have a bike? Come to the VFW at 12:00 p.m. for the BBQ! $20 for those just attending the BBQ! Rain Date: 7/10/16.
New Bedford Summer Craft Fair (9:00am-2:00pm)
Art, jewelry, sewn, decorative, crochet and knit items. Baked goods, and lunch available. Contact person is BilliJo Anastasi. Tripp Towers, 12 Ruth Street, New Bedford.
Backpack Adventures for Kids (10:00am-12:00pm)
What do a busy mother, a popular doctor, an active teenager, a successful businessman, and a curious local historian have in common? They all lived in Westport’s historic Handy House over its 300 year history! Come learn about them in this fun and free family activity based on puzzles, with a backpack filled with tools and a bit of mystery that your kids will love! It’s a unique family reunion with a very special guest! Handy House, 202 Hix Bridge Road, Westport.
CRAFT-O-RAMA Outdoor Markets (11:00am-4:00pm)
This summer, CRAFT-O-RAMA will host an outdoor market in Custom House Square every Saturday in June, July, and August except for July 9 when the NB Folk Festival takes place. 42 crafters have already signed up. Each week will showcase up to 12 booths and will change throughout the summer. Custom House Square, William Street, New Bedford.
Westport Friends 55th Annual Book Fair (11:00am-8:00pm)
The Westport Friends’ Annual Book Fair features more than 30,000 used books for sale at bargain prices. Opening day (rain or shine) under the Main Tent continues “dawn to dusk” through July 17. Westport Friends Meeting House, 938 Main Road, Westport.
Zeiterion presents the New Bedford Folk Festival (11:00am-9:00pm)
An impressive lineup of the best in contemporary, Americana, traditional, blues and Celtic folk music on seven stages! Performers are presented in concerts and in the popular festival “workshops” which feature 3 or 4 performers or groups on stage at the same time in one-time, unique musical shows. The festival also features a high quality crafts show with juried, handmade crafts for sale at affordable prices. Food will also be available including the justifiably world famous New Bedford landed fish and scallops.
Gallery X: Frank Grace (7:00pm-10:00p)
Mr. Grace and his son, Frank, were both born and raised in Fall River, Massachusetts. Back when Frank was a kid, his Dad purchased a Canon film SLR camera and starting learning the ins and outs of photography all on his own. The camera itself intrigued his son Frank, but his son never got to use the camera and didn’t get into photography until much later just before the digital photography revolution. Since then both have become serious photography hobbyists. Read more by clicking thread title.
Second Saturday Soul Sessions: An Evening of Soul, Funk & Blues (9:00pm)
Join Gilda’s Stone Rooster for an evening of the very best Soul, Funk and Blues around, by LM3/Song Keepers, Ltd Recording Artists, THE GROOVALOTTOS. Also check out the bands hit single and video on YouTube: http://tinyurl.com/tg-dym. Gilda’s Stone Rooster, 27 U.S. 6, Marion.
Sunday, July 10th
Zeiterion presents the New Bedford Folk Festival (11:00am-9:00pm)
An impressive lineup of the best in contemporary, Americana, traditional, blues and Celtic folk music on seven stages! Performers are presented in concerts and in the popular festival “workshops” which feature 3 or 4 performers or groups on stage at the same time in one-time, unique musical shows. The festival also features a high quality crafts show with juried, handmade crafts for sale at affordable prices. Food will also be available including the justifiably world famous New Bedford landed fish and scallops.
Chess in the Park (1:00pm-3:00p)
Chess players and learners of all skill levels are welcome. Mancala and other games will also be available to play. This event is free and open to the public and is best suited for ages 11 and up; an adult must accompany all children. This event will take place in the grove at DCR’s Fall River Heritage State Park. In the event of extremely hot or inclement weather, the event will take place in the Visitor Center. Reasonable accommodations are available upon advance request. For more information, call (508) 675-5759. Fall River Heritage State Park is located at Davol Street in Fall River.
