For its next three concerts, the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra has a special offer for anyone who has never been to an NBSO concert: two free tickets. “The transformation of the NBSO over the last several years has been extraordinary yet our research shows that there are still many people …
Read More »4th Annual Souper Bowl Fundraiser for Mercy Meals and More
Come join us next Sunday, February 2nd from 12-3pm for the 4th Annual Souper Bowl! All your favorite area restaurants’ best soups for just a small donation of $7.50! Only 6 more days until the 4th Annual Souper Bowl Fundraiser for Mercy Meals and More. Sunday, February 2nd noon to …
Read More »ABWA to award $1,500 scholarship to local female student; Applications being accepted
The SouthCoast Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association is offering a $1,500 scholarship, to be awarded to a deserving young woman in Bristol County, thanks to the generosity of the Stephen Bufton Memorial Fund. Each year, local chapters of ABWA provide scholarships to female students who will be attending …
Read More »Carabiner’s 2.0 – New Bedford’s Indoor Rock Climbing and Fitness Center
Carabiner’s indoor rock climbing facility was always on my list of things to check out, but I never found time to experience the joy of climbing until about 2 years ago. I’ve been addicted to climbing ever since. I moved back to New Bedford about five years ago and drove …
Read More »Temporary New Bedford Emergency Shelter Needs Volunteers, Donations
Mercy Meals and More received ” the call” and the temporary emergency shelter will be open tonight, Wednesday, January 29th at 9 p.m. so people can come out of the cold. They are in need of donations of food donations and volunteers. Bring donations after 9 p.m. to 634 Purchase Street …
Read More »New Bedford to Conduct Annual Homeless Count
In January of each year, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) office requires communities to count the number of sheltered and unsheltered homeless to provide a basis to evaluate the nature and extent of homelessness. On Wednesday, January 29th from 2:00 p.m. to Thursday, January 30st at …
Read More »Craft activity with Ruth and Abby during AHA!
Did you know that Victorian ladies used to make flowers out of feathers? Join Ruth and Abby, the national park’s 1850s ladies on AHA! (Art, History, Architecture) night for “Birds of A Feather,” and learn how to make a simple version of these decorative flowers. This event takes place on …
Read More »Knights of Columbus to host Third Degree Ceremony
The Knights of Columbus Father Hogan Council of Dartmouth hosted a Third Degree Ceremony on January 26th at St. Julie’s Parish in Dartmouth. The third degree exemplifies the core principle of fraternity in the order. There were eighteen candidates who attended and became full fledged Knights of Columbus. Among the …
Read More »26th Annual Greater New Bedford Home Show set for March 8-9th
Thinking about remodeling? Updating or upgrading your home? Want some new amenities? The largest home and lifestyle show in the South Coast, the 26th Annual Greater New Bedford Home Show is set for Saturday and Sunday, March 8-9th! It will be held at the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical …
Read More »Wall Street Upgrades City of New Bedford
Standard & Poor’s Rating Services (S&P) has assigned the City of New Bedford a AA- rating, the highest bond rating for the City in at least forty years. The rating moves New Bedford well into the top half of all issuers of municipal debt in the Commonwealth. An accompanying …
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