17 Things To Do This Weekend (May 02-May 04)

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Well, shiver me timbers. We will reach almost 70 degrees this weekend. While last weekend was a very wet one, this weekend will be…well, a partially wet one. Don’t fret though – these will be in the form of an occasional passing shower. Just pretend that you are in Florida during the rainy season. Speaking of hot, humid places: did you know that the record high in New Bedford for this weekend was 96 degrees in 2001? Imagine that! The record low was 31 degrees in 1896!

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Friday, May 2nd

Rummage & Bake Sale (Dartmouth) (5:00-7:00pm)
Good used clothing, shoes, toys, household items, furniture, linens, books, and baked goods. Congregational Church 17 Middle Street South Dartmouth.

Starry Nights 2014 (Marion) (6:30-9:30 pm)
Please join us for a very special evening to support the efforts of the New Bedford Star Kids Scholarship Program. The Starry Night 2014 Reception will be held at the Kittansett Club in Marion MA on Friday, May 2, 2014. There will be a live auction, and raffle drawings throughout the fun filled evening. Dinner/cocktail attire. For more information or to RSVP, email nbstarkids.debra@charter.net or call 774-264-9065.

Paint “Drink Wine/Stay Calm” at Painting w/ a Splash on Friday evening!

Painting with a Splash: “Twilight” & “Fitz’s Wine Pour” (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.

“Fairhaven at the Heart of the Whaling Era” & “The Curious Case of Charles W. Morgan” (Fairhaven) (7:00-8:00 pm)
Special event brought to you by the Fairhaven Historical Society and presented by James Russell, President and CEO of the New Bedford Whaling Museum, 7 p.m. May 2. Light refreshments, donations accepted. Fairhaven Town Hall.


Saturday, May 3rd

Annual Indoor Yard Sale (Fall River) (8:30am-12:30pm)
Annual Indoor Yard Sale Loads of great stuff! Bring family and friends, browse, enjoy, visit and have a snack or light lunch. Snack bar will be open! Directly across from the YMCA on corner of North Main and Pine Streets. Phone: 508-672-5381. 228 North Main Street, Fall River.

Ashley Ford’s Drive 4 Ur School at Fairhaven High School (9:00am-4:00pm)
The After Prom Committee at Fairhaven High School and Ashley Ford are hosting an upcoming fundraiser. On May 3, Ashley Ford will be sponsoring a Drive 4UR School event at FHS from 9:00am-4:00pm. They will bring 6 new Fords to the school that will be available for test drives. Ford will donate $20.00 for every person who comes to drive a car that day. It’s an opportunity to raise up to $6,000!

The After Prom event is completely free to students and provides a safe, drug and alcohol free celebration full of activity from 12:00am to 5:00am. It costs roughly $10,000 to put on the event, which is generated through fundraisers and community donations. Last year over 200 students attended.

Oxford Book Haven and Cafe Book Sale (Fairhaven) (9:00am-1:00pm)
Used books sold at very reasonable prices, most are 50 cents. Scrabble game at 10:00 a.m. Also puzzle making. Coffee and desserts available. Church of the Good Shepherd 357 Main St. Fairhaven, Mass. 02719.

Test drive a car and help out FHS!

The Elusive Spotted Turtle at Allens Pond (9:00-11:00 am)
The elusive and sometimes comically-clumsy spotted turtle, though relatively common, is a species not commonly seen by many. These clever animals reside in and around vernal pools, wet meadows, brooks and streams and in scrub swamps and can be found in areas of our wildlife sanctuary.

Join turtle experts Sue Wieber Nourse and Don Lewis and Allens Pond staff as we learn more about the species and embark on a hike to discover spotted turtles at Allens Pond. We will learn about their behavior and what data scientists collect and manage to better understand this fascinating creature.

Blessed Trinity Parish Polish Food Sale (Fall River) (9:00-3:00pm)
Blessed Trinity Parish will be holding a Polish Food Sale (available for take-out only) at 1340 Plymouth Avenue, Fall River. Food selections include the following: cheese and potato pierogi, cabbage pierogi, golumki (cabbage rolls), barszcz with potatoes and babka bread. Ample parking available in rear or church. Facility is handicapped accessible. If more information is needed contact the rectory at 508-672-4854. Phone: 508-672-4854.

4th Annual Cinco de Mayo Block Party (Providence) (12:00-6:00pm)
Downcity Providence. Free and open to the public. Latin music, tacos, caterers and more. Taking place at Westminster St. Providence. Westminster St.

Frog Watch at the Zoo (1:00pm-3:00pm)
Local frogs need your help! Amphibian populations are declining worldwide so it’s important 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 on Saturdays, May 3 & 10. 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. (Ages 7+)

“The Little Mermaid” (Fall River) (1:00)
Bristol Community College presents “The Little Mermaid,” Tickets $12 general public, $10 faculty and staff, $6 students and seniors. (508) 678-2811, ext. 2442. 777 Elsbree St.

The LCpl Matthew R. Rodriguez Memorial Foundation (7:00pm-12:00 am)
The LCpl Matthew R. Rodriguez Memorial Foundation Kickoff fundraiser. Food, raffles and entertainment provided by Jack Trade and Gaad Damn and DJ Eddie Freitas. Tickets $25 advance $30 at the door. For information or tickets call (508) 889-8141. VFW Poirier Post, 281 Appleton St.


Sunday, May 4th

Discover Colonial Newport walking tour (Newport) (10:30am)
Space is limited, call for reservations. Phone: 401-841-8770. Email: newporthistorytours@gmail.com. Brick Market Museum and Shop 127 Thames Street Newport, R.I. 02840.

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Dartmouth Grange Cooking Class: Mother’s Day Cake Class (1:00-4:00 pm)
Each student must be accompanied by an adult on a one child – one adult ratio. Registration/reservations: Advanced Reservations Required. Phone: 508 636-1900. Email: beth@dartmouthgrange.org. Artist/event website: http://www.bookeo.com/dartmouthgrange. Dartmouth Grange Kitchen 1133 Fisher Road Dartmouth, Mass. 02747.

Ferreira-Mendes Portuguese American Archives (2:00-3:00pm)
The Ferreira-Mendes Portuguese American Archives and the Center for Jewish Culture at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth will hold a public screening and discussion of the award-winning film “Disobedience: the Sousa Mendes Story.” For information call (508) 999-8684 or email spacheco@umassd.edu. Grand Reading Room of the Claire T. Carney Library (Parking Lot 13), 285 Old Westport Road.

uPaint! Events – Starry Night (5 p.m.)
uPaint! Events is an entertaining and artistic experience in a social environment. Join the group at Joe’s Cafe & Lounge in Westport, MA for a fantastic night of fun, painting, drinks, and food. Tickets include admission to uPaint Events painting class, instruction for 2 – 2.5 hours, free digital photography, and all supplies to create your painting! Details and tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/636064.

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