Dear Friends, Preparations are underway for Kennedy-Donovan Center‘s 21st Annual Rock-A-Thon! As you may already know, this rocking chair marathon benefits our New Bedford based programs including the Kennedy-Donovan Center School, Day Habilitation Program, Early Intervention, Healthy Families, and Transportation. We hope to raise over $5,000 through donations, sponsor-ships and …
Read More »Afrika Rainbow to present free Cape Verdean reggae concert at National Park
The 2014 Thursdays in the Park Concert Series continues with a performance of Cape Verdean reggae by the group Afrika Rainbow on Thursday evening, July 31, from 6:30-7:30 PM. The free concert takes place in New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park’s garden, 33 William Street, downtown New Bedford. In the …
Read More »PACE Offers FREE College Course
PACE, the Massachusetts Foundation for the Humanities and University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth are pleased to announce that the Clemente Course in the Humanities is starting to recruit applicants for its’ tenth year of operation. Classes will begin Thursday September 4, at the PACE Head Start Center at 247 Smith Street in …
Read More »The South Coast Hot Jobs List – 26 July, 2014
The Greater New Bedford unemployment rate is much higher than the rest of Massachusetts, but believe it or not there really are a lot of jobs available for qualified applicants. Sometimes the barrier to a new job can be the lack of information on available job openings. To solve this, …
Read More »New Bedford to Celebrate Public Art Project
Mayor Jon Mitchell and the members of the New Bedford Public Art Committee will celebrate the installation of a new public mural on a Belleville Avenue overpass on Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at 11:30 AM. The mural is the first public art project spearheaded by the New Bedford Public Art …
Read More »HELP WANTED: NBPD Emergency Telecommunications Dispatcher
CITY OF NEW BEDFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT EMERGENCY TELECOMMUNICATIONS DISPATCHER $13.67hr – $19.93hr Receive and process calls for assistance from various sources. Dispatch immediately such patrol cars, ambulances, fire apparatus, rescue squads or other personnel and equipment needed to handle all complaints and requests for assistance. Alert personnel responding to hazardous calls …
Read More »HELP WANTED: Edible Arrangements (Fall River/Dartmouth)
Looking for work? Edible Arrangements is looking for a part-time worker for their Dartmouth and Fall River locations. Hourly wage based on work experience. One week of paid vacation each year. Must have experience working with food and the public. Candidate must be able to work in a team setting …
Read More »Buttonwood Park Zoo Summer Event Schedule jam packed with fun activities and events!
Buttonwood Park Zoo Open 9:00am-5:00pm, with the last admission at 4:15pm. 425 Hawthorn Street, New Bedford, MA 02740 Phone: (508) 991-6178 | Website: www.bpzoo.org Daily keeper chats and animal enrichments are scheduled throughout the day. Please visit www.bpzoo.org to see our daily Keeper Chat Schedule. Zoo Night Friday, July 25 …
Read More »Ever dream of being a Train Conductor? Now is your chance at Edaville USA!
Edaville USA is creating an amazing experience for rail fans of all ages at our Jr Conductor Camp the weekend of July 26th and 27th. Edaville is proud to introduce our first ever Jr. Conductor’s Camp. A full weekend of learning what it means to work on the railroad. Meet …
Read More »CDC states city smoking during pregnancy 125% higher than state average; offers tips on quitting
Recently, the Centers for Disease Control launched its Tips from Former Smokers Campaign, a series of new commercials that started airing across the United States on July 7. Each of the seven commercials features the story of a former smoker and their journey to quitting. In one particularly hard-hitting commercial, …
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