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We’re in March this weekend!! That means Spring is right around the corner. That means less and less snow, right? Right, guys? Why is there an echo?! Last weekend was nice, with mild temperatures. This weekend tanked a bit, in that department. We’ll only go above freezing on Saturday with a high of 36 degrees. In fact, Friday overnight will drop into the single digits. You’ll want to crank the heat or throw some extra logs on the fire. Sunday we may see some flurries that lead to a dusting. However, since it’s New England, by Sunday it may turn into the “Blizzard of ’14.” Either way, don’t let a little cold weather stop you from enjoying life!
As always, click on the title for more or detailed information on the event. Most of the events were pulled from our event calendar where you can find hundreds of local area events each month. The event calendar is FREE, so if you are a local business, and not taking advantage of FREE publicity, shame on you! Are you a local business and want to sponsor this high traffic, weekend guide? Contact info@newbedfordguide.com for more details. Have an event to add? Check out our tutorial. For more info, you can click on each title. Know of another event this weekend? Post a reply!
Friday, February 28th
6th Annual FYAA Texas Hold Em Poker Tournament (Lakeville) (5:00 pm)
The 6th annual Texas Hold Em Event to benefit the FYAA. Cards will be dealt at 6 p.m. Registration begins at 5 p.m. Cash bar, food, raffles with proceeds go towards player uniforms, equipment, field maintenance, and “Little Fenway” baseball and soft-ball tournaments. $60 per seat if you pre-pay, $70 at the door. This will be a no limit format with blind levels increasing every 15 minutes. Option to re-buy available. Contact Troy Audyatis at audy187@gmail.com or Denver Audyatis 508-558-8537 or Denver.Audyatis1976@gmail.com. Fraternal Order of the Eagles Club, 217 County Street, Lakeville.
Winter’s Night Open Studio (Marion) (5:00-7:00 pm)
Anthi Frangiadis Associates presents Winter’s Night Open Studio in the Drawing Room. Featuring new artisan work and music by the RedKat Duet, Bob Dunlap and Kathi Taylor. Free and open to the public.
YAP! Documentary premiere: “The North Star Journey” (6:00-7:00pm)
The free screening is part of New Bedford Celebrates Frederick Douglass: And his Journey from Slavery to the Heights of the Abolitionist Movement, a program series presented by The New Bedford Historical Society, The New Bedford Whaling Museum, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park and The Zeiterion Performing Arts Center highlighting Douglass’ remarkable life throughout the month of February 2014. Head to the Cook Memorial Theater at the New Bedford Whaling Museum, 18 Johnny Cake Hill. Doors will open at 5:30 pm.
Painting with a Splash: Twilight w/ Richa (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.
Saturday, March 1st
Tarot Boot Camp with the Loon Witch: Day 1 (12:00 pm-6:00 pm)
If you have wanted to learn the tarot, but don’t feel that you want to commit several weeks to the process, make the commitment to this unique opportunity for the Loon Witch’s own Tarot Boot Camp. In 2 days – 12 short hours, you will receive intense training on understanding the tarot cards, the fundamentals of doing readings, and gaining confidence in your own psychic connection to the tarot.
FREE Baseball Clinic w/ from Red Sox pitcher & D.A. Sam Sutter (9:00-11:00 am)
Former Red Sox pitcher Brian Rose, the greater New Bedford Voc-Tech varsity baseball team, D.A. Sam Sutter, coaches, and the D.A.s staff are joining powers to put on a FREE baseball clinic for New Bedford Youth grades 2-8. This one day clinic will run from 9-11 am, includes boys and girls, and there will be free give-aways to all players. For more info contact Brian Rose at the D.A.s office 508.961.1972. To register click on the event title.
Sweet Science of Maple Sugaring (10:00 am-1:00 pm)
Dartmouth YMCA’s Sweet Science of Maple Sugaring program. Part of “Family Discovery Day,” activities include tree identification, sap collection, tapping, tasting and a sugaring off. Rain or shine. For information on either event call (508) 993-3361 or click the event title.
The 8th Annual 3rd EyE Winter Jam (4:00-9:00 pm)
The family oriented Winter Jam features local talent in a “Poppin’Power Footwork & All Style Contest,: music by DJ Doniie Battle & John Got ‘Em, open mic, face painting, food, and other live perfomances. Takes place at the Andrea McCoy Rec Center at 181 Hillman Street and cost $10 for adults and $5 for youth. For more info click on the event title.
“Healing Little Hearts” Black-Tie Gala & Auction Fundraiser (6:00-11:00 pm)
Over 100 auction items including a stay in an Italian villa, Red Sox tickets, Patriot Tickets spa treatments and more. Tickets are $125 and include find food, open bar, valet parking and proceeds benefit Boston Children’s Hospital. Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance by calling (508) 789-7001 or emailing info@healinglittlehearts.com.
Frog Watch Training (1:00-3:00 pm)
Local frogs need your help! Amphibian populations are declining worldwide so it’s important for to learn as much as we can about these animals. Here’s how you can help! Join the Buttonwood Park Zoo’s FrogWatch Chapter! Learn to identify local frog and toad calls at two training sessions. Then explore local wetlands to help contribute critical data to the long-term scientific study. Ready to become a citizen scientist? Call to register 508-991-6178 x 31.
Sunday, March 2nd
FREE Capoeira Class (11:00 am-12:30 pm)
Capoeira is a Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance, acrobatics and music, and is sometimes referred to as a game. It was developed in Brazil mainly by African descendants with native Brazilian influences, probably beginning in the 16th century. It is known by quick and complex moves, using mainly power, speed, and leverage for a wide variety of kicks, spins, and highly mobile techniques, the back-and-forth, foot-to-foot movement that serves as the starting point for such leverage. Takes place at the 3rd EyE Community Arts & Drop-In Center at 28 Union Street.
Tarot Boot Camp with the Loon Witch: Day 2 (12:00 pm-6:00 pm)
If you have wanted to learn the tarot, but don’t feel that you want to commit several weeks to the process, make the commitment to this unique opportunity for the Loon Witch’s own Tarot Boot Camp. In 2 days – 12 short hours, you will receive intense training on understanding the tarot cards, the fundamentals of doing readings, and gaining confidence in your own psychic connection to the tarot.
Play: “Fire in the Sea” (Fall River) (7:30 pm)
“Fire in the Sea” is a theatrical perfomance based on the book “Saudades,” translated from Portuguese to English. It was written in the early 20th century and is a story based on the island of Faial. It covers 4 generations of a family of diplomats who modernized the island.B.C.C. Theatre Rep., Fall River, MA. Call: 508.678.2811
Westport Pack 100 Nostalgia Pinewood Derby (Westport) (2:00 pm-4:00 pm)
Pinewood derby cars are created from kits containing a pinewood block, plastic wheels and metal axles. Cub Scouts use tools to customize the cars, with the help of an Adult. Once completed, the cars are entered in races. Powered by gravity, the cars are run down a track. There will be a workshop on Saturday from 12:00 – 3:00 with tools and supplies available for racers to tweak their cars and the opportunity take a practice run on the track. Food, drinks and baked goods will be available on Race Day for purchase. All proceeds will be used by Pack 100 to cover program costs, awards, patches, fees, field trips and Scouting adventures. Contact Cubmaster: Shawn Morley at 774-627-5554/ pack100westport@gmail.com or Asst. Cubmaster: Mike Hall at 774-644-1377/gjhall71@aol.com for more information or to sign up and get your car today!
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