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Words to sum up this weekend’s weather? Fabulous, fantastic, yay! We will average 80 degrees all weekend, lots of sunshine with no rain in sight. Perfect for the beach, a yard sale, hitting the road, grilling in the yard, or enjoying the many goings-on across the South Coast.
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Friday, September 4th
Summer Clearance $5 Bag Sale (Wareham) (10:00am-2:00pm)
At the Next to New Thrift Shop. Patrons can fill 13 gallon plastic bags for only $5 per bag. (508) 295-1630. Located downstairs in the Fellowship Hall, First Congregational Church of Wareham, 11 Gibbs Avenue, Wareham.
Marjorie Kaye Sculptures Reception at Colocolo Gallery (5:00pm-8:00pm)
Support your local artists and keep the community alive by visiting the Colocolo Gallery at 101 West Rodney French Blvd. Find the perfect piece of art to compliment your home, restaurant or business. Exhibit runs through Sept. 19. Phone: (508) 642-6026 or colocologallery@gmail.com.
Saturday, September 5th
Smith Neck Friends Rummage sale (8:00am-1:00pm)
Adult & children’s clothes, bedding and linens, etc. Coffee and donuts available. Call Carole Cannan (508) 994-5108. Quaker Meeting House, 594 Smith Neck Rd., South Dartmouth.
Dollar-a-Bag book Sale (Fairhaven) (9:00am-1:00pm)
We welcome you to come and fill a bag of good reads for only a dollar! The Oxford Book Haven & Cafe is located downstairs in the Church of the Good Shepherd, 357 Main St., Fairhaven. There is a large selection to choose from. Home-made dessert, coffee, and other beverages available. 1 Temple Place, Fairhaven.
Bob Gosselin Memorial Labor Day Cowboy Weekend (Acushnet) (9:00am-3:00pm)
Today there will be Team roping, Breakaway and Calf roping (women only event) Round Robin, open arena ranch sorting. Chipaway Stables, 152 Quaker Lane, Acushnet. Email: gunshotleo@gmail.com. Phone: (508) 995-8803.
WWII Weekend at Battleship Cove (Fall River) (9:00am-5:00pm)
History comes alive when World War II living historians arrive at Battleship Cove with an exciting display of equipment, artillery and vehicles. Get a chance to talk with veterans and relive the history of the Greatest Generation. Free with paid admission. Held rain or shine. Special programs are scheduled throughout the day, free with paid admission. Free parking. www.battleshipcove.org. (508) 678-1100.
Edaville USA (Carver) (10:00am-6:00pm)
We feature over 20 amusement rides including a Ferris Wheel, Carousel, Jumbo the Elephant, Tilt-A-Whirl, Scrambler, 2 mile narrow gauge railroad, two steam locomotives and one diesel locomotive and much more. We are also the home of Thomas Land. Thomas Land features 11 Thomas themed children’s rides including Winston’s Skyline Express, Troublesome Trucks Runaway Coaster, Toby’s Tilting Tracks, Sodor Windmill, Sodor’s Cranberry Carousel, Rockin’ Bulstrode, Harold’s Lift-Off, Firefighting Flynn, Diesel Derby, Cranky’s Crane Drop and Bertie’s Bus Tours. We offer daily admission tickets, two day passes, season passes, birthday parties, group sales and gift cards. 5 Pine St, Carver, Massachusetts.
International Vulture Awareness Day at Buttonwood Park Zoo (12:00pm-3:00pm)
Did you know that vultures around the world play a very important role for ecosystems? Flock on over and join us for International Vulture Awareness Day to find out how! There will be a meet and greet with our turkey vulture and activities for all ages to learn about cool vulture adaptations.
Hip-Hop Rally (3:00pm-8:00pm)
You don’t want to miss this summers Hip Hop Rally at Kennedy Park (Bradford Ave.) in Fall River. All ages are welcome. Free admission, and free giveaways! Featured artists include Applejaxx, Ace Life Tour, and many more! Come join the fun!tations. Kennedy Park, 315 Bradford Avenue, Fall River.
FREE Family Fun Night at Buttonwood Park: RIO 2 (6:00pm)
Fun stuff like inflatables, obstacle course, bounce house and outdoor movies for the whole family! Tonight’s movie is “Monsters University.” Activities begin at 6:00pm and the movie begins at dusk. Buttonwood Park 425 Hawthorn Street, New Bedford. For rain dates and cancellations go to http://www.facebook.com/scdartmouth.
Saturday Evening Serenades: The Morons Band (Fall River) (6:00pm-8:30pm)
A classic soft rock/pop concert with The Morons, a group with a large local following from Tiverton, R.I., that performs at many venues throughout Southeastern Massachusetts. Ron Farias, Mark Thibodeau, and Dave DelValle perform crowd-pleasing classic tunes such as “Sweet Baby James” and “I Can’t Tell You Why.” Fall River Historical Society, 451 Rock Street, Fall River.
Sunday, September 6th
West Island Breakfast Buffet (Fairhaven) (8:00am-11:00am)
West Island Improvement Association presents a Breakfast Buffet. $8. Call Shirley (508) 996-3473. Community Hall. West Island State Reservation, 41 Causeway Road, Fairhaven.
Smith Neck Friends Rummage sale (8:00am-1:00pm)
Adult & children’s clothes, bedding and linens, etc. Coffee and donuts available. Call Carole Cannan (508) 994-5108. Quaker Meeting House, 594 Smith Neck Rd., South Dartmouth.
WWII Weekend at Battleship Cove (Fall River) (9:00am-5:00pm)
History comes alive when World War II living historians arrive at Battleship Cove with an exciting display of equipment, artillery and vehicles. Get a chance to talk with veterans and relive the history of the Greatest Generation. Free with paid admission. Held rain or shine. Special programs are scheduled throughout the day, free with paid admission. Free parking. www.battleshipcove.org. (508) 678-1100.
Edaville USA (Carver) (10:00am-6:00pm)
We feature over 20 amusement rides including a Ferris Wheel, Carousel, Jumbo the Elephant, Tilt-A-Whirl, Scrambler, 2 mile narrow gauge railroad, two steam locomotives and one diesel locomotive and much more. We are also the home of Thomas Land, which will be opening in August of 2015. Thomas Land will feature 11 Thomas themed children’s rides including Winston’s Skyline Express, Troublesome Trucks Runaway Coaster, Toby’s Tilting Tracks, Sodor Windmill, Sodor’s Cranberry Carousel, Rockin’ Bulstrode, Harold’s Lift-Off, Firefighting Flynn, Diesel Derby, Cranky’s Crane Drop and Bertie’s Bus Tours. We offer daily admission tickets, two day passes, season passes, birthday parties, group sales and gift cards. 5 Pine St, Carver, Massachusetts.
Author talk- Edward Lodi (3:00pm-4:30pm)
Edward Lodi’s newest book “Who When Where in King Philip’s War” (508) 636-2572.
