New Bedford’s first annual recreational fishing tournament, Fishing for a Cause, was a great success, bringing in $55,232. The net proceeds from the event will benefit the programs and services of the Schwartz Center for Children in Dartmouth. The multi-day tournament included a Seaside Dinner with live music, family fun …

New Bedford’s Your Theatre, Inc will conduct six no-charge classes and workshops in acting on consecutive Thursdays from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the auditorium complex of St. Martin’s Church at the southeast corner of County and Rivet Streets beginning Thursday July 14 and ending August 18, 2011. Open to …

Sometimes the simplest things in life give you the most joy.  For millions of people around the world, skateboarding is that simple thing.  Layered pieces of plywood, metal trucks, bearings, wheels, nuts and bolts, and grip-tape are what make up a skateboard.  Whether its bombing down a big hill or …

Wings Court in the heart of downtown New Bedford (surrounded by Union St, Purchase St, William St and Acushnet Ave) is a few weeks away from the start of a complete makeover.  The public has had the opportunity to voice their opinions on the design in public meetings.  Yesterday, there …

On July 15, 2011 from 5 – 10 p.m., New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park will host a free family event at Buttonwood Park celebrating the great outdoors. Great Outdoors Day will feature tent set-up demonstrations, a climbing wall, campfire storytelling, camping basics, and an outdoor movie showing of the …

In less than two weeks the Buttonwood Park Zoo (425 Hawthorn St.) will be hosting their annual summer fundraising gala, a Wild Night at the Zoo.  The gala will be held from 6-10 PM on Saturday, July 23rd. This is the perfect opportunity to experience the zoo from a different …

New Bedford has a long and fascinating history, filled with stories of whalemen going to sea for years a time, wives left to run businesses, escaped slaves seeking freedom, and a connection to the sea that spans centuries. The public is invited to explore this history through free guided tours, …

Operation Clean Sweep will hold a neighborhood cleanup on Saturday, July 16, 2011 in Ward 5 from 8:30 am until Noon. Hosted by Southcoast Hospitals Group, cleanup headquarters will be located at St. Luke’s Hospital in the Hawthorn/ Page Street parking lot. Southcoast Hospitals will provide coffee, donuts, and restroom …

After a very hot week filled with sunshine, the weekend’s forecast predicts a chance of thunderstorms. According to weather.com, the forecast is for scattered thunderstorms Friday, isolated thunderstorms Saturday, and then back to sunny skies on Sunday. Temperatures are predicted to range in the highs of 78°F – 84°F. While …

The New Bedford Festival season is in full swing.  Last weekend (2-3 July) Summer Festival took over downtown New Bedford with dozens of musicians and hundreds of street vendors.  August will bring the world famous Feast of The Blessed Sacrament (Portuguese Feast/Madeira Feast) and the amazing Chowder Festival. This weekend …