New Bedford Guide Your Guide to New Bedford and South Coast, MA
An absolutely pleasant weekend is forecasted – no precipitation, only fog and clouds for Friday then Saturday. Sunday will feature “brilliant sunshine,” but be the coolest day of the weekend with a temperature of 53 degrees compared to the mid to high 60 degree temperatures for the first two-thirds of the weekend. Perfect weather for that flannel, hoodie or sweatshirt. So, there’s no excuse to not head out across the South Coast and enjoy the many goings-on!
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Friday, November 6th
There’s No Place Like Home (5:00pm-6:00pm)
From the ministry that brought you the outstanding “Lord, Perfect My Praise”, Revival Deliverance Praise & Worship Center presents a new stage play “THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME” for the first time right here in the city of New Bedford! Showing for two nights! Tickets: $20.00 in advance / $25.00 at-the-door. For more details please call Elder Leslie Ann Britton at (617) 312-6498 or Deacon Dalzerie Biffle at (774) 360-6123.
Autumn Fair (Acushnet) (5:00pm-8:00pm)
Features Christmas crafts, baked goods, candy, books, toys, silent auction, Grandma’s table, and more. Lunch will be served. (508) 995-7197. Acushnet-Wesley United Methodist, 67 Main Street, Acushnet, MA 02743.
Musical: ‘Closer Than Ever’ (Fairhaven) (7:30pm)
The Unitarian Memorial Church of Fairhaven presents “Closer Than Ever,” by Maltby and Shire. This musical depicts vignettes about life, love, aging, career, family, friendships. The cast includes Heather Bodnar, David Jones, Kelly Morrell and Tyler Rowe, and is directed by Bonnie-Jeanne Brault. Reservations only (no tickets). $15 adults and students, $13 seniors. Handicap accessible via the driveway on Center St. To reserve seats, call 508-984-1253.
Saturday, November 7th
Princess Story Time (9:00am-1:00pm)
Characters of Fairhaven will be having a story time event at the Church of The Good Shepherd’s weekly Oxford Book Cafe! We will have Rapunzel, Winter Princess, and Alice In Wonderland there reading their stories and singing, dancing, and taking pictures with the kids! Reading is so important and we hope to encourage everyone who attends to look at reading as a fun activity! Good Shepherd is selling used books as low as $0.50. Take advantage of the low prices! Free admission for children and adults of all ages. Handicap accessible. For more info on this event and our company, visit https://www.facebook.com/charactersoffairhaven.
Autumn Fair (Acushnet) (9:00am-2:00pm)
Features Christmas crafts, baked goods, candy, books, toys, silent auction, Grandma’s table, and more. Lunch will be served. (508) 995-7197. Acushnet-Wesley United Methodist, 67 Main Street, Acushnet, MA 02743.
4th Annual Harvest Festival and Craft Fair (Fall River) (9:00am-3:00pm)
Free admission. Over 20 artisans and vendors will have everything from jewelry to candles. There will be magic shows, storytelling and pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus. A visit from Elsa and Olaf and face painting. Free children’s activities schedule at www.facebook.com/fccharvestfestival. (508) 672-5862. fccharvestfestival@gmail.com. First Congregational Church, 282 Rock St. Fall River.
St. Anthony of Padua Holiday Bazaar (9:00am-6:00pm)
Full Course meals, baked goods, crafts, raffles, penny sale, straw booth, chines auction, jewelry and Visits from Santa for information call 508-993-1691. St. Anthony of Padua Church, 1359 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford.
LCpl Matthew Rodriguez Run to Remember 5K (Fairhaven) (10:00am)
The LCpl Matthew R. Rodriguez Memorial Foundation was established in 2014 and is an approved 501(c)3 non-profit organization. LCpl Matthew R. Rodriguez was a United States Marine from Fairhaven, MA that was killed in action in Now Zad, Afghanistan on December 11, 2013. The organization serves the community with the same patriotism and honor that Matthew served the United States of America with. For more information, please visit https://TheSmilingWarrior.org/RunToRemember/ or call 774-202-9660 or email lauren@thesmilingwarrior.org.
Hayrides (Westport) (12:00pm-4:30pm)
It’s a great way to let the entire family see the vineyard. Westport Rivers Vineyard Hayrides every Saturday through Nov. 21. Weather-permitting. $5 per person, children under 2 are free. Ride times are approx. 20-30 minutes. Westport Rivers Vineyard, 417 Hixbridge Rd., Westport.
There’s No Place Like Home (4:00pm)
From the ministry that brought you the outstanding “Lord, Perfect My Praise”, Revival Deliverance Praise & Worship Center presents a new stage play “THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME” for the first time right here in the city of New Bedford! Showing for two nights! Tickets: $20.00 in advance / $25.00 at-the-door. For more details please call Elder Leslie Ann Britton at (617) 312-6498 or Deacon Dalzerie Biffle at (774) 360-6123.
Psychic Fair (5:30pm-10:00pm)
Come and join Needs & Necessities for a fundraising event! Services available during this event will include mediums, card readings, Henna, chair massage and more. Light fare and raffles will also be featured. $5 entrance, $20 per service. For more information click even title or see poster.
Musical: ‘Closer Than Ever’ (Fairhaven) (7:00pm)
The Unitarian Memorial Church of Fairhaven presents “Closer Than Ever,” by Maltby and Shire. This musical depicts vignettes about life, love, aging, career, family, friendships. The cast includes Heather Bodnar, David Jones, Kelly Morrell and Tyler Rowe, and is directed by Bonnie-Jeanne Brault. Reservations only (no tickets). $15 adults and students, $13 seniors. Handicap accessible via the driveway on Center St. To reserve seats, call 508-984-1253.
UMass Dartmouth Observatory Night-Sky Viewing Session (Dartmouth) (7:00pm)
The UMass Dartmouth Observatory and the Astronomical Society of Southern New England (ASSNE) are pleased to invite the general public to our next night-sky viewing session. Viewing will take place through the observatory’s 16-inch telescope and other telescopes operated by ASSNE members and will take place only if the weather permits. In the event of cancellation, an announcement will be available before each event around 5 p.m. For information: assne.org; 508-999-8715 for a recorded message.
The Price Is Right at the “Z” (8:00pm)
The Price Is Right Live™ is the hit interactive stage show that gives eligible individuals the chance to “Come on Down” to win. Prizes may include appliances, vacations, and possibly a new car! Play classic games from television’s longest running and most popular game show including Cliffhangers™, spin The Big Wheel ™, and even the fabulous Showcase! Playing to enthusiastic audiences for nearly a decade, The Price Is Right Live™ has given away more than 10 million dollars in cash and prizes! If you enjoy the rush of emotions experienced while watching the show on television, just imagine the possibilities of watching it live. REGISTER TO BE A CONTESTANT!
Sunday, November 8th
St. Anthony of Padua Holiday Bazaar (10:00am-5:00pm)
Full Course meals, baked goods, crafts, raffles, penny sale, straw booth, chines auction, jewelry and Visits from Santa for information call 508-993-1691. St. Anthony of Padua Church, 1359 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford.
Chourico Ride (Fall River) (10:00am)
This Sunday the Narragansett Bay Wheelmen will be holding a ride that starts in Fall River. Important!! This ride is for experienced Road Cyclists Only!! Meet-up at Bristol Community College – the ride starts at 10am – make sure to be there early if you plan to ride and have not taken part in a NBW ride before. Riders go out according to speed and skill. If you have not been on a group ride in the past, you should go out with the last group. A NBW member will announce the groups. Make sure to listen carefully. The distances are 18 miles, 27 miles and 47 miles. Beautiful rides with hills. The routes are marked by arrows on the road. Phone: (508) 678-2811.
Pie and Coffee Fundraiser (Taunton) (1:00pm-3:00pm)
The GFWC Taunton Junior Woman’s Club is holding it’s yearly Coffee and Pie Fundraiser at the VFW on Ingell Street in Taunton. All-you-can-eat pie and coffee, along with a basket raffle. All proceeds go to scholarships and local charities. Cost: $10, $5 for children younger than 12. For information and tickets: 508 823-6004. Taunton VFW, 82 Ingell Street, Taunton. Phone: (508) 824-9064.
