On Friday, May 2nd the Schwartz Center will hold its annual Special Olympics Day. This event is an exciting opportunity for children with disabilities to focus on their abilities, take pride in their achievements, and enjoy exercise and camaraderie. Families and members of the community are invited to attend to …
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The annual event provides New Bedford’s national park with the people-power to prepare the historic downtown for the busy summer season. The event kicks off with volunteer check-in and registration at 9:30 AM at the park visitor center at 33 William Street, downtown New Bedford. Box lunches will be provided …
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On Saturday, May 10, at 8pm at the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center, the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra wraps up its 2013-14 season with a blockbuster performance, bringing together two of the great forces of the universe—violinist Rachel Barton Pine and Gustav Holst’s The Planets. Ms. Barton Pine displays her extraordinary …
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District Attorney Sam Sutter announced today that a suspect connected to the April 15th death of Justin Downey in New Bedford has been apprehended in Stone Mountain, Georgia. Sayeed Coggins, 36, of Providence, RI, was arrested during the overnight hours Tuesday into Wednesday by U.S. Marshalls. The Marshalls and other …
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When Crystal Stone started her photo-blog on Tumblr.com, it was part of an assignment. Now, that assignment has grown into a profession, and a fun-raising partnership with the New Bedford Public Schools. In January, Stone, a full-time employee for a health insurance company in Providence, RI, decided to return to …
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Alma del Mar is partnering with the Federation for Children with Special Needs to host a workshop for parents of children with special needs. The workshop will empower parents to advocate for the rights of their children. Basic Rights Training for Parents of Children with Special Needs Tuesday, April 29 …
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Join the New Bedford Whaling Museum for an exclusive, high quality sale of marine antiques, scrimshaw, nautical instruments and tools, whaling logbooks, ship models, photos, paintings, prints, New Bedford memorabilia and much more. The Show will kick of the Museum’s 26th Scrimshaw Weekend, a three day forum devoted to the …
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Applications are now available for parents to register their children to participate in the New Bedford Parks Recreation & Beaches Kennedy Summer Day Program. This summer program is an opportunity for children to engage in a variety of sports, games, crafts, and outdoor fun while making new friends. Activities include …
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Today U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development Matt Erskine announced a $200,000 U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant to the New Bedford Economic Development Corporation, in New Bedford, Massachusetts. The grant will support the creation of an advanced port development and redevelopment plan that will guide the city …
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The community is invited to join the Old Dartmouth Historical Society Board of Trustees and Capital Campaign Co-Chairs George B. Mock, III, and Donald S. Rice, on Monday, May 19, at 4 p.m. for the official Ground Breaking Ceremony for the New Bedford Whaling Museum’s new Education Center and Research …
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