2013 Holiday Events and Specials

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CRAFT-O-RAMA (through December 24th)
Open at UGLY Gallery at 246 Union St until Christmas.
Tuesday thru Sunday 11am to 6pm

For December AHA we’ll be having an Artist Meet and Greet. About 25 vendors from New Bedford, the South Coast, Providence and Boston with a large variety of items including original artwork, prints, ornaments, soap, knits, dolls, candles…. all handmade. They have some great affordable stocking stuffers for as low as $4.

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All-Friends Catering would like to wish your a Happy Holidays! Looking for some great BBQ catering this holiday season? Check them out at http://www.allfriendscatering.com/ and on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/All-Friends-Catering-BBQ/136699856387438.


Does your best friend want to look fabulous for the Holidays? Grooming By Crystal is offering new clients $5.00 off their first grooming and all the money goes to the Humane Society & Shelter Southcoast in Dartmouth!

You can see some great before and after photos on her FB page: Grooming By Crystal


December 21st

III Suns

III Suns: Holiday Celebration: Storewide Sale, Meet Buddy the Elf, Readers, & Refreshments!
III Suns carries a wide variety of metaphysical and holistic products, creative gifts, and one-of-a-kind specialty pieces of art. Whether it be a new awakening to your spiritual path, or a continuation of your spiritual path, or a continuation in your growth, they offer something for every level of your spiritual development! For more info visit her website: www.iiisuns.com or Facebook.

The New Bedford Symphony Orchestra presents Family Holiday Pops Concert 
A one-of-a-kind Holiday Season tradition on the South Coast. Featuring guest vocalist Amanda Carr and the popular holiday sing-along, this warm and festive concert will make your season bright!
Saturday Dec 21, 3:30 & 7pm
www.nbsymphony.org


December 31st

City Celebrates! New Year’s Eve
Presented by the AHA! Partners & the City of New Bedford
Join us for a family friendly evening in Downtown New Bedford! Arrive early and stay late! Fireworks at 8:30pm.
www.ahanewbedford.org


January 3-5

18th Annual Moby Dick Marathon
The longest continually running readathon of Herman Melville’s literary masterpiece.
Friday Jan 3 – Sunday Jan 5, 2014
www.whalingmuseum.org


PAST EVENTS

December 6th

Cove Street Neighborhood Group Tree Lighting
Date and Time: December 6th at 5:00 p.m.
Location: Park on the corner of Ruth Street and Salisbury Street

Goulart Square Association Tree Lighting
Date: Sunday, December 12th at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Ashley Park on the corner of Rivet Street and Bolton Street

Padanaram Christmas Festival

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December 7th

The Centre Christmas Craft Fair
Date and Time: Saturday, December 7th from 10am-3pm
Location: At The Centre, 230 Union St. (across from Webster Bank) downtown New Bedford.  We have over 14 craft vendors and are looking forward to our first event!  If you have any questions, please contact me Sharon Corley 508-992-2224.  (Centre-Trinity United Methodist Church) http://thecentrenb.org/

Downtown New Bedford Holiday Stroll
Date and Time: Saturday, December 7th and Sunday, December 8th from noon to 4 p.m.
Location: Downtown New Bedford
During the first weekend in December, Downtown New Bedford will be bustling with holiday spirit, shoppers, families and festive activities. On Saturday, December 7th and Sunday, December 8th from 12 noon to 4:00 p.m. Downtown New Bedford Inc., will present the Annual Downtown New Bedford Holiday Stroll. Artisans, crafters, restaurants, specialty shops and boutiques will come together to create a unique holiday shopping experience. The two-day event is organized by Downtown New Bedford Inc., and aims to encourage holiday shoppers to buy local. Full details and map: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.642809155755667.1073741916.138933502809904&type=1.

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City of New Bedford Official Christmas Tree Lighting
Date and Time: Saturday, December 7th at 4:30 p.m.
Location: City Hall Plaza
Join Mayor Mitchell and New Bedford officials for an annual New Bedford tradition!
On Saturday, December 7th at 4:30pm, the parade will step off from the bottom of William Street (at North Water Street) and will march up to City Hall Plaza for the lighting of the City’s Official Christmas Tree on the steps of the Main Library. The New Bedford High School Marching Band, the All-City Middle School Marching Band and Colorguard will participate in this festive event for the whole family to celebrate the holiday season. For many years, beloved musician and vocalist Mitch Miller was featured in a popular series of Christmas festivities in downtown New Bedford and led large crowds in singing Christmas carols. This year, the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Chorus will revive New Bedford’s sing-a-long tradition as part of the tree lighting festivities!

December 8th

Downtown New Bedford Holiday Stroll
Date and Time: Saturday, December 7th and Sunday, December 8th from noon to 4 p.m.
Location: Downtown New Bedford
During the first weekend in December, Downtown New Bedford will be bustling with holiday spirit, shoppers, families and festive activities. On Saturday, December 7th and Sunday, December 8th from 12 noon to 4:00 p.m. Downtown New Bedford Inc., will present the Annual Downtown New Bedford Holiday Stroll. Artisans, crafters, restaurants, specialty shops and boutiques will come together to create a unique holiday shopping experience. The two-day event is organized by Downtown New Bedford Inc., and aims to encourage holiday shoppers to buy local.

Festival of Lights Celebration at Clasky Common Park
Date and Time: Sunday, December 8th at 5:00 p.m.
Location: Clasky Common Park at County and Pope Streets
Join the countdown celebration to illuminate festive displays of dazzling lights throughout Clasky Common Park. Members of the Parker Elementary School chorus will perform and Santa Claus is expected to join the celebration.

Far North End Neighborhood Association Tree Lighting
Date and Time: Sunday, December 8th at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Fire Station # 5, 3665 Acushnet Avenue

December 9th

South Central /South First Association Tree Lighting
Date and Time: Monday, December 9th at 6:00 p.m.
Location: Monte Park on the corner of Russell Street and Acushnet Avenue

December 12th

South End Business Association Tree Lighting
Date and Time: Tuesday, December 12th 4:00 p.m. book reading, 5:00 p.m. tree lighting
Location: Howland Green Library, 3 Rodney French Boulevard

A Picture History of New Bedford – Spinner Publications Book Signing
Holiday Open House and Book-Signing on AHA! Night, December 12 from 6pm to 9pm at Spinner Publications, 164 William Street December AHA! Theme ~ “Made in New Bedford!” Full details: http://www.newbedfordguide.com/spinner-holiday-open-house-book-signing-aha/2013/12/03

December 13th

Rockdale Avenue Neighborhood Association Tree Lighting
Date: Wednesday, December 13th 6:30 p.m.
Location: Harrington Park on the Corner of Court Street and Liberty Street (across from Hathaway School)

December 14th

New Bedford Preservation Society’s 22nd Annual Holiday House Tour (4-8 pm)

You’ll enjoy visiting historic city residences, all decked out for the holidays, along with costumed portrayals and the popular peppermint pint scavenger hunt. Tour at your own pace beginning at Gallery X, 169 William Street, New Bedford, tour headquarters, where the holiday raffle and silent auction will be held during tour hours. The self-guided tour will take approximately two hours. Full details: http://www.nbpreservationsociety.org/housetours.html.

Bullard Street Neighborhood Association Tree Lighting
Date: Saturday, December 14th at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Riverside Park on the corner of Belleville Avenue and Tallman Street

The 2nd Annual Praise & Worship Benefit Concert
The 2nd Annual Praise & Worship Benefit Concert is to benefit those who are in need this Holiday Season will be held on Saturday, December 14th at 6:00 pm at His Mercy Church, 848 Mt. Pleasant St. New Bedford MA.   The admission is free, but we are accepting donation such as Hats, Gloves, Scarves, Throw Blankets, Thermal wear, etc.; and unwrapped toys and/or gift cards for children up to the age of 16.    We are also accepting monetary donation made payable to His Mercy Church/Benefit.

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December 15th

Breakfast with Santa
Breakfast with Santa at the St. Peter’s Episcopal Church is Sunday, December 15th from 9 – 11:30 am! You must pre-register by December 9th.

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Mt. Pleasant Street Association Tree Lighting
Date and Time: Sunday, December 15th at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Hayden McFadden Elementary School (County Street Side)

New Bedford Preservation Society’s 22nd Annual Holiday House Tour (1-5 pm)
You’ll enjoy visiting historic city residences, all decked out for the holidays, along with costumed portrayals and the popular peppermint pint scavenger hunt. Tour at your own pace beginning at Gallery X, 169 William Street, New Bedford, tour headquarters, where the holiday raffle and silent auction will be held during tour hours. The self-guided tour will take approximately two hours. Full details: http://www.nbpreservationsociety.org/housetours.html.

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