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PERFECT weekend ahead in terms of weather. We’ll be locked at a high of 80 degrees all weekend with lows of around 60 degrees. No rain whatsoever and only a few clouds on Friday. So now you have absolutely no excuse to hit the road anjoy the goings-on all over the South Coast and beyond!
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Friday, August 8th
Sunset Music Series: Blues Train (Westport) (6:00pm-8:00pm)
It’s a picnic style event, and attendees may bring their own food or enjoy a variety of delicacies from Compton Clambakes & Catering and once again a raw bar will be provided by Cuttyhunk Shellfish Farms. Don’t forget a blanket, chairs, bug spray, glasses and a cork screw. Admission is $10 per carload (Buses are $30) and beer, wine and local food will be served for a fee. The event is weather permitting and NO ALCOHOL MAY BE BROUGHT TO THE EVENT.
New Bedford Summer Sound Series – The Oh Nos (Beatles Tribute Band) – 6-8pm)
The Oh Nos!! – A Beatles tribute band that plays all the classic Beatles tracks like “All you need is love” and “Hello Goodbye.
Marion Concert Band: “Music From Across the Pond” (6:00pm-7:00pm)
Concert will be held at the Robert Broomhead Bandstand. Island Wharf, Front St.
Painting with a Splash: Palm on the Beach & Lighthouse (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, August 9th
Silverbrook ACUSHNET Country Store (9:00am-8:00pm)
SWEET CORN HAS ARRIVED! The Silverbrook Country Store is the home of The Pereia Bread Co. (a tasty little division of Silverbrook Farm) where they make their Famous Pies and Breads, as well as jams, sauces and other great food products. It is also the home of their Farm Stand that is open to the public every Saturday and Sunday. Silverbrook Country Store also has a wonderful and unique line of crafts including their popular candle/potpourri items and a great selection of handmade Amish items that truly make great gifts for any occasion.
Edaville’s Berenstain Bears Weekend (10:00am-5:00pm)
Meet the internationally loved original Treehouse Family. The Berenstain bear family will be out on our event field for some great photo opportunities. Special box-lunches will be available in KC’s Café so you and your family can picnic in the field with them. These special days include unlimited use of the park and a 20 minute train ride through the picturesque woodlands and cranberry bogs. All rides and attractions are included in general park admission, so guests will be able to visit Dinoland and also enjoy unlimited use of all park amusements.
The 7th Annual Art Drive (Dartmouth) (10:00am-5:00pm)
Open studio event to feature “Flippin’ Flounder” exhibit along outdoor route through Dartmouth Westport. Featuring 36 artists from Dartmouth and Westport in a variety of media. For more information visit www.the-art-drive.com.
Learn to quahog at Camp Massasoit (11:00am-12:30pm)
Learn to quahog at Camp Massasoit. dig and release event unless you have a Mattapoisett Shellfish permit. Registration required, email bayadventures@savebuzzardsbay.org or call (508) 999-6262, ext. 219. End of Reservation Road.
Blowout 2014 at Horseneck Holy Ghost Grounds (12:00pm-10:00pm)
Good Fun for Good Causes…Each year, we have an amazing summer celebration with long time friends, new friends and our community to help someone who needs our support. This year our special guest is Terri Luanna daSilva, a courageous 39-year-old young mother who was diagnosed with Stage IV Metastatic Breast Cancer in October of 2011. Please help us, help Terri. Let’s make this a special day!
8th Annual Cigarette Poker Run! (Fall River)(12:00pm)
Join us at Borden Light Marina, home of The Tipsy Seagull for the Eighth Annual Cigarette Poker Run! View speed boats from around the nation as they prepare to take off Saturday at noon! Interested in participating?! Send us an email, or give us a call, there is still room! The Tipsy Seagull 1 Ferry St. Fall River, Mass. For more info visit www.bordenlightmarina.com.
Book signing and summer sale at Nothin’ Crazy (2:00pm-4:00pm)
Nothin’ Crazy will be hosting a book signing with Elyse Major. Elyse, a local author, known for her her craft tutorials and popular blog Tinkered Treasures, hopes to inspire others to enjoy making things without worries of perfection. Elyse also regularly contributes features and articles to magazines such as Romantic Homes, Romantic Country and French Country Style. Stop by to meet her yourself and get your copy of her book!
Painting with a Splash: Kids/Family Paint – Tropical Sunset / Adult: Van Gogh (11:30am then 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.
Sunday, August 10th
Silverbrook ACUSHNET Country Store (9:00am-4:00pm)
SWEET CORN HAS ARRIVED!! The Silverbrook Country Store is the home of The Pereria Bread Co. (a tasty little division of Silverbrook Farm) where they make their Famous Pies and Breads, as well as jams, sauces and other great food products. It is also the home of their Farm Stand that is open to the public every Saturday and Sunday. Silverbrook Country Store also has a wonderful and unique line of crafts including their popular candle/potpourri items and a great selection of handmade Amish items that truly make great gifts for any occasion.
Edaville’s Berenstain Bears Weekend (10:00am-5:00pm)
Meet the internationally loved original Treehouse Family. The Berenstain bear family will be out on our event field for some great photo opportunities. Special box-lunches will be available in KC’s Café so you and your family can picnic in the field with them. These special days include unlimited use of the park and a 20 minute train ride through the picturesque woodlands and cranberry bogs. All rides and attractions are included in general park admission, so guests will be able to visit Dinoland and also enjoy unlimited use of all park amusements.
2nd Annual Cruisin for St. Jude’s (Fall River) (12:00pm-5:00pm)
Presented by Saint Anne’s Fraternity. Car show registration 10 a.m. judging for show 2-3 p.m. $20 per adult, $1 donation per child. All proceeds to benefit St. Jude Children’s Hospital. (508) 679-4314 for information. 144 Guild St.
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