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Grrrrr. Looks like more rain. The good news is it’s just for Friday and a quick morning shower on Saturday. Don’t get us wrong – rain is good. It’s not a bad thing. If it could just rain up to the minute and event starts and then continue when it’s over then all would be well. It’s a real bummer when weeks or even months out, you plan and prepare for an event only to have it cancelled. Nevertheless, temperatures will be dandy and conducive to participating in the many goings-on in the South Coast and beyond. So let’s get out there and enjoy!
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Friday, June 13th
20th Annual Clambake with Lobster (5:00-11:00pm)
To benefit the United Way of Greater New Bedford. Event catered by Foster’s Downeast Clambake of Maine, music by WIRED, professional photo booth, full cash bar, silent auction and more. Tickets $80 per person or $750 for ten pack. Purchase tickets at www.unitedwayofgnb.org or call (508) 994-9625 ext. 15. Pier 3.
Tri-Town Relay For Life (Mattapoisett) (6:00pm)
Each year, more than 4 million people in over 20 countries raise much-needed funds and awareness to save lives from cancer through the Relay For Life movement.
Painting with a Splash: Sailboat & Starry Night (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.
FREE Lecture: “The Civil Rights Act–Fifty Years Late” (Marion) (7:00pm)
Sippican Historical Society: With the Elizabeth Taber Library presents a special lecture presentation with Gary Sousa. Sousa will present “The Civil Rights Act–Fifty Years Later.” Free. Marion Music Hall, 164 Front St. Phone: (508) 748-1116.
Saturday, June 14th
Antiques Appraisal Day (9:00am-4:00pm)
Part adventure, part history lesson, and part treasure hunt, Skinner Antiques of Boston will present an Antiques Appraisal Day on Saturday, June 14th, 9 am – 4 pm, at the Hawthorne Country Club in Dartmouth, MA. If you have a “special” something: an heirloom handed down as part of your family legacy or a collectible and you’ve always wondered about its value, you now have an opportunity to find out what it’s really worth. The event is presented by the New Bedford Education Foundation (NBEF) as a fundraiser for its ongoing support of programs in the New Bedford Public Schools.
Day Out with Thomas the Tank Engine (Carver) (9:00am-5:00pm)
Edaville USA: Kicking off the 2014 season with annual Day Out with Thomas the Tank Engine. Spend the day immersed in the storybook world of Thomas. Take a magical 20-minute ride on a 15-ton replica of Thomas and meet his kindly but stern boss Sir Topham Hat. Enjoy unlimited use of all our amusement rides and indoor and outdoor play spaces. $20. For information visit www.edaville.com. 5 Pine St.
It’s All About the Animals Annual Yard Sale (Rochester) (10:00am-2:00pm)
Help out animals by stopping in at the “It’s All About the Animals” Annual Yard Sale. All proceeds to benefit the shelter.
Polish Fest (11:00am)
Polka bands, famous polish kitchen, American food, Polka mass and various booths. To be held at the Our Lady of Perpetual Help church. 235 North Front St.
“Ride To Remember” Derek Vassal Motorcycle Run (12:00pm-4:00pm)
The Bonafide Saints is a non-profit 501(c)7 Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club and will be hosting the 1st Annual “Ride to Remember” Derek Vassal Motorcycle Run. Derek Vassal was a Correctional Officer who lost his life in a fatal car accident, leaving behind a beautiful young daughter yet to be born at the time of his passing.
The run is established by the Family of Derek, raising proceeds to award students of Dartmouth High School with a scholarship to college. Derek was known to be funny, caring and the life of the party! Derek would want nothing more than to have this run be a success and help students pay their way through college. To benefit students of Dartmouth High School. Run is rain or shine starting at noon at Stackhouse Fairgrounds and food and music from AC/DC tribute band Dirty Deeds follows run. ALL ARE WELCOME!
Redcoats & Residents (Wareham) (12:00pm)
Celebrating the 200th anniversary of the attack by the British warship HMS Nimrod. The weekend will consist of a militia encampment, contra dance, church service, War of 1812 Attack on wareham Re-enactment and more.
3rd Annual New Bedford JazzFest (2:00-7:00pm)
Famous jazz trumpeter Wynton Marsalis best described the importance of jazz; “Jazz music is America’s past and its potential, summed up and sanctified and accessible to anybody who learns to listen to, feel, and understand it.” I have always liked this quote…read more…
Waterfire Providence (7:00pm)
Full lighting to open the season. Lighting will commemorate The Gaspee Incident and the Birth of America. For information visit www.waterfire.org or call (401) 273-1155. Downtown Providence.
Painting with a Splash: Sunset Beach & Beach (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.
Pilgrim – Age of Taurus Metal Show at No Problemo (10:00pm)
One of the best eateries in the greater New Bedford area – OK, on planet earth – is always hosting great musical acts. There is a plan to bring more metal shows to the venue this summer and this is the show to kick it all off. If you love metal, great atmosphere, mouth watering food and the best Sangria around then head to No Problemo on Saturday!
Sunday, June 15th
Cornell Farm Bird Walk (7:00-9:00am)
Explore the fields, salt marsh, and newly completed boardwalk along the Little River in search of songbirds, waterfowl, and osprey with Bill Gil of the Paskamansett Bird Club.
It’s All About the Animals Annual Yard Sale (Rochester) (10:00am-2:00pm)
Help out animals by stopping in at the “It’s All About the Animals” Annual Yard Sale. All proceeds to benefit the shelter.
27th Annual Strawberry Festival (Assonet) (11:00am-4:00pm)
The Strawberry Festival, held every Father’s Day, features Homemade Strawberry Shortcake with whipped cream, hot dogs, lemonade,
Arts & Crafts for all ages. Entertainment will be provided by Berkley’s own Midnight Sun.
Father’s Day Bike Ride (Westport) (12:00pm)
Westport Rivers Watershed. Ride is a fundraiser for the Westport Watershed Alliance. Rides of 8.6 miles, 21 miles and 50 miles available. $50 for members, $60 for non-members, children under 16 ride for free. Ride begins and ends at Buzzards Bay Brewing. 98 Horseneck Road.
Polish Fest (12:00pm)
Polka bands, famous polish kitchen, American food, Polka mass and various booths. To be held at the Our Lady of Perpetual Help church. 235 North Front St.
Painting with a Splash: Van Gogh Yellow Flowers (2:00pm)
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.
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