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Friday, June 22nd
8th Annual Fishing for a Cause Tournament and Seaside Dinner (12:00pm-10:00am)
Recreational boats of all sizes are encouraged to participate in the catch-and-release striped bass, bluefish, black sea bass and fluke tournament that stretches from Cape Cod to Block Island and beyond. Trophies and prizes up to $2,500 will be awarded to the angler with the largest fish by length in each division. To honor best all-around catch, a “Top Rod” category has been added. After the fishing tournament, comedian and television star Lenny Clarke will serve as the master of ceremonies at a seaside dinner and awards ceremony, including a live auction and dancing. Pope’s Island Marina, 102 Pope’s Island, New Bedford.
FREE Portuguese Short Film Festival (6:30pm)
Showcasing a unique Portuguese perspective about the world through cinema. The evening will include a series of short films produced in Portugal and abroad by Portuguese filmmakers. Free and open to the public.Presented in partnership with Consulado de Portugal em New Bedford. RSVP REQUIRED. New Bedford Whaling Museum, 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford.
