The SouthCoast Corsairs High School Robotics Team ended up in 12th place out of 42 teams and were also awarded the Judges’ Award. The Judges’ Award is an award that is created by the judges for a team who displays extraordinary effort in a category that does not have an award. For 5846, the award was the #Hashtag Award. It was received as a result of the social media giveaway the Team Co-Captain ran.

The team will be completing again on the 25th & 26th at Bryant College. They will also be having a fundraiser at Not Your Average Joe’s in Dartmouth this Thursday the 16th.

The citywide Snow Emergency Parking Ban, which was effective at 12 midnight yesterday, will be lifted as of 5PM today, Tuesday, March 14, 2017. In addition, all City offices including City Hall, the libraries and senior centers will resume normal operations tomorrow, Wednesday, March 15, 2017.

By Sean McCarthy

Power. Passion. Percussion.

Che Malambo is a dance and musical spectacle – a performance that debuted in Paris in 2007 and has earned international acclaim for its precision footwork, rhythmic stomping, drumming and song.

Uniquely inspired by the traditional culture of the 17th Century Argentinian cowboy, the “gaucho,” this performance will command the stage of the Zeiterion Theatre on Thursday, March 30’th for an 8 p.m. start. Tickets are $25, $35, $45 and $60. They can be purchased online at www.zeiterion.org, and the Zeiterion box office will have tickets available at 684 Purchase St. or by calling (508) 984-2900.

The Boston Globe says that this performance sees the dancers “build into a kind of ecstasy,” while the New York Times says that the show “sent the audience into uproarious applause.”

Che Malambo, “the dance of the cowboy,” is a thrilling performance that transcends the dance world and entertains audiences of many interests. It is a celebration of the inimitable melting pot culture of Argentina that produced this art form – a mix of traditions that created this distinct form of expression.

“Audience members will notice the outstanding dexterity and precision of the dancers,” says Matthew Bledsoe, Manager of Che Malambo. “They will also be impressed by the speed and energy of the dancers as well as the rhythms of the percussive footwork and the playing of the drums.”

Malambo began as competitive duels that challenged the skills of agility, strength and dexterity amongst the gauchos. It would come to be influenced by three major contributing cultures.

Beginning with the Portuguese slave trade in 1587, West Africans were brought to South America. Many were sold to ranchers who would have them working alongside of the gauchos. Eventually the dances and rhythms that were essential to the storytelling of the Africans caught favor with the cowboys and led to a blending of customs. The gauchos took on elements such as syncopated rhythms, asymmetrical use of arms and legs, and a wide vocabulary of movements that would serve as the basis of Malambo.

“Like many percussive dance forms, such as North American styles of tap and dance, there is an important intersection with West African dance,” Bledsoe says.

Another cultural influence that contributed to Malambo was Irish step dancing. The leg kicks and stiff torsos that are hallmarks of these dancers made their way to Argentina in the early 1800’s. The Irish who were working as laborers and sheep herders also comingled with the gauchos, and eventually many of their customs were incorporated into the Argentinian cultural identity.

A third major influence on the gaucho was Flamenco, which of itself is a melting pot. Flamenco was comprised of a mesh of Indian, Jewish, and Moorish traditions, and was rooted in what is now modern day Spain. After moving to Argentina to take refuge during the Inquisition of the 1400’s and 1500’s, their techniques of twisting hips, the movements of their arms, and the fast-paced footwork known as the zapateo, contributed to the development of Malambo. Zapateo is the fast-paced footwork inspired by the rhythm of galloping horses.

Another contribution to Malambo by the West African slaves was the use of drums known as bombos. They were originally used as communication tools but they were eventually incorporated into the celebrations of the Malambo.

Another unique element to Che Malambo is the use of the “boleadoras,” primitive hunting tools originally used by the gauchos while on horseback as they pursued the capture of animals. Boleadoras were throwing devices that would wrap around the appendages of the animals, functioning as lassos with stones at the end. During a Malambo performance they are used as whirling spectacles spun at break-neck speeds, rhythmically striking the floor while being accompanied by the percussive footwork of the dancers.

The chronicling of the Argentinian gaucho began in the 1970’s when French dancer and choreographer Gilles Brinas saw a short vignette of Malambo at a Parisian cabaret. He was inspired and attracted to the rhythms of the dance with the powerful presence of the dancers. He saw the unique potential for it and so in the early 2000’s he travelled to Buenos Aires to scout the dancers. Within a few months, he had gathered a group of dancers and began creating the show that would become a world class performance.

Today the troupe is comprised of 14 male dancers, touring throughout North America and around the world.

“This is a show that appeals to all cultures,” Bledsoe says. “There’s a lot of machismo, it’s very powerful. It’s unlike any show you’ve ever seen.”

Want a sneak peek of the Che Malambo performance? You can check out video footage here.

In effect from 6:00am on Tuesday March 14th, 2017 through 6:00am on Wednesday, March 15th, 2017, NO PARKING on fire hydrant side. If there is no hydrant, park on the side of the EVEN numbered houses.

Due to the impending snow storm, all solid waste and recycling collection for the week will be delayed by ONE DAY starting Tuesday, March 14, 2017.

On Monday, March 13, 2017 at approximately 7:24 a.m., Dartmouth Police responded to the area of 212 Old Westport Road at Cross Road to investigate a motor vehicle vs. pedestrian crash.

Upon arrival, it was determined that a 46 year old female pedestrian, identified as Melissa PARKER of Dartmouth, had been struck by a 2005 Mercedes operated by a 18 year old Dartmouth man, identified as Valentino AIELLO.

As a result of the crash, PARKER was transported by ambulance to Rhode Island Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

United Way of Greater New Bedford is pleased to announce the first round of grants funded through the South End Engaged Initiative, focused on improving the quality of life for residents of the South End of New Bedford.

Three teams will receive a total of $17,152 in funding for projects through South End Engaged. Two of the projects will benefit families at the Alfred J. Gomes Elementary School and Renaissance Community School for the Arts. The third project aims to improve the safety of the neighborhood through out-of-school programming for youth.

NorthStar Learning Centers, New Bedford Public Schools, and the YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts are collaborating on a project that will help teachers better understand the diverse communities they serve. Professional development training will be provided to teachers on the topics of cultural competency, trauma sensitivity, dealing with conflict, and mindfulness. The team is also exploring instituting ongoing practices at the schools such as book clubs and reworking staff meetings to reinforce messages from the trainings.

In a second project, New Bedford Public Schools will receive 31 parent headsets that can be used for translation, along with other translation equipment. Other community organizations that host meetings in and around the South End will also be able to utilize the equipment for their meetings with non-English-speaking families. New Bedford Public Schools is also exploring how to utilize high school students to conduct the translations at the schools while earning a credit for their services.

Finally, New Bedford’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Beaches will receive a grant award to implement a project designed jointly with South End residents – a “Basketball Essentials” clinic. The basketball clinics, which will include leadership and social skills components, will be held in Monte’s Park beginning in May and continuing through June of this year for youth ages 6-18. The department seeks to hire to community members for the project and will work with the South End Engaged Resident Organizing work group and other community partners to identify candidates.

South End Engaged is a collaborative effort that evolved from United Way’s vision to lead real, tangible social change.

“Over the years I have learned that in order to see change, you must be the change,” stated South End Resident Nicole Luz, who has been actively involved with South End Engaged. “There have been some really great ideas that have come out of the initiative so far… it’s good to know that residents have a voice to help make us thrive and feel safer in our community.”

South End Engaged is comprised of over 40 partners that include non-profit organizations, government entities, businesses, and residents. The full group meets quarterly and smaller work groups meet monthly to discuss ways to make change in the areas of Health and Safety, Family and School Engagement, Resident Organizing, and Economic Revitalization. For more information on United Way of Greater New Bedford’s South End Engaged, visit https://unitedwayofgnb.org/our-programs-and-initiatives/south-end-engaged/.

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow and strong winds for the New Bedford area from 5 AM until 3PM on Tuesday, March 14, 2017.  According to the National Weather Service, snow is expected to overspread the region early on Tuesday morning and will quickly become heavy with snowfall rates of 2 to 4 inches per hour possible.   At this time, the forecast for the New Bedford area calls for 9 to 13 inches of snow accumulation.

 

One-Day Delay of Residential Trash Collection

There will be no residential trash collection on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 and ABC Disposal will be operating on a one-day delay schedule for the remainder of this week.  Residents whose normal collection day is Tuesday will put their trash curbside on Wednesday.  Residents whose normal collection day is Wednesday will put their trash curbside on Thursday. Residents whose normal collection day is Thursday will put their trash curbside on Friday. Residents whose normal collection day is Friday will put their trash curbside on Saturday. The normal collection schedule will resume on Monday, March 20, 2017.

 

Citywide Snow Emergency Parking Ban Effective 12 Midnight, Monday, March 13, 2017

In preparation for the approaching snowstorm, the City of New Bedford has announced a citywide snow emergency parking ban to take effect at 12 Midnight tonight Monday, March 13, 2017. The parking ban will be strictly enforced and will remain in effect for 48-hours thereafter, unless lifted or further extended by City officials. The parking ban is designed to allow City workers to efficiently remove snow from New Bedford roadways to permit public safety vehicles and residents to travel safely.

While the snow emergency parking ban is in effect, parking is permitted on the north side of all streets going east and west, and is permitted on the east side of all streets going north and south. The permitted side of the street is typically the side opposite of the fire hydrants.

Please note that on streets which are normally posted for parking on one side of the street only, residents are to obey the signs as usual.

Vehicles should never be parked within ten (10) feet of a fire hydrant or twenty (20) feet from a corner as required by law, regardless of whether a snow ban is in effect, or not.

 

Double-sided Parking Ban Areas

To increase public safety during storm events, areas designated for a double-sided parking ban have been expanded to now include sections of five new streets (listed below), in addition to the Downtown and Acushnet Avenue Business Districts where a double-sided ban had been in place in years past.  These changes began last winter.

The new street sections were selected because they are major routes for ambulances, school buses, and SRTA buses, and have a history of large vehicles being unable to successfully navigate due to the narrowness of the street.

During a snow emergency parking ban, no parking is therefore permitted on either side of the street in the following areas:

• Downtown Business District: Downtown New Bedford between Walnut Street northerly to the Octopus and County Street easterly to JFK Boulevard
• Acushnet Avenue Business District: Acushnet Avenue, Coggeshall Street to Tarkiln Hill Road
• Ashley Boulevard (from Nash Road to Coggeshall Street)
• County Street (from Union Street to Sawyer Street)
• Kempton Street (from Rockdale Avenue to Pleasant Street)
• Mill Street (from Rockdale Avenue to Pleasant Street)
• Cottage Street (Union Street to Durfee Street)

Map of Double-Sided Parking Ban Streets

Violations of the snow emergency parking ban will be subject to ticketing at $50 per ticket and towing at full cost to the owner of the vehicle towed. The vehicle owner is also responsible for the full cost of storage for any towed vehicle.

The City of New Bedford has designated the following areas as preferred parking areas for those residents in need of off-street parking while the emergency snow parking ban is in effect:

• Victory Park – Brock Avenue
• Hazelwood Park – Brock Avenue
• Cove Street Parking Lot – Cove Street and Morton Court
• Orchard Street at Camara Soccer Field
• Buttonwood Park Parking Area – Hawthorn Street Side and Lake Street Side
• Former St. Mary’s Home – Entrance on Mill Street
• Coggeshall Street Parking Lot – Coggeshall Street and Acushnet Avenue
• Sawyer Street Parking Lot – Between Sawyer Street and Beetle Street
• Brooklawn Park Parking Area – Brooklawn Street (South Side)
• Riverside Park Lot – Coffin Avenue
• Coffin Avenue Lot- Across from Taber Mills Apartments
• Former AVX site on Belleville Avenue at Hadley Street
• Former Philips Avenue School – 249 Phillips Avenue
• Elm Street Garage
• Zeiterion Garage – 688 Purchase Street
• New Bedford High School – 230 Hathaway Boulevard
• Keith Middle School – 225 Hathaway Boulevard
• Normandin Middle School – 81 Felton Street
• Roosevelt Middle School – 119 Frederick Street
• Charles S Ashley Elementary School – 122 Rochambeau Street
• Elizabeth Carter Brooks Elementary School – 212 Nemasket Street
• Elwyn G Campbell Elementary School – 145 Essex Street
• Sgt. Wm. H. Carney Academy Elementary School – 247 Elm Street
• Lot at intersection of Elm and Cottage (Southeast Corner)
• James B Congdon Elementary School – 50 Hemlock Street
• John B DeValles Elementary School – 120 Katherine Street
• Alfred J. Gomes Elementary School – 286 South Second Street
• Ellen R. Hathaway Elementary School – 256 Court Street
• Hayden/McFadden Elementary School – 361 Cedar Grove Street
• Horatio A. Kempton Elementary School – 135 Shawmut Avenue
• Abraham Lincoln Elementary School – 445 Ashley Boulevard
• Carlos Pacheco Elementary School – 261 Mt. Pleasant Street
• John Avery Parker Elementary School – 705 County Street
• Casmir Pulaski Elementary School – 1097 Braley Road
• Thomas R Rodman Elementary School – 497 Mill Street
• William H Taylor Elementary School – 620 Brock Avenue
• SEA LAB/John Hannigan Elementary School – 91 Portland Street
• Jireh Swift Elementary School – 2203 Acushnet Avenue
• Betsey B. Winslow Elementary School – 561 Allen Street

Sand Available to City Residents at Various Locations

The Department of Public Infrastructure has made sand available to city residents at many locations throughout the city. Residents are advised to bring their own small container to collect the sand at any of the following locations:

·        Norfolk St & Acushnet Ave

·        Tobey St & Acushnet Ave

·        Manila St & Acushnet Ave

·        Fire Station #5 –Acushnet Ave

·        Phillips Rd & Pine Hill Dr

·        Welby Rd, North Side, Between Two Buildings

·        Essex St & Phillips Rd (Campbell School)

·        Saint Theresa’s Church – Acushnet Ave

·        Balls Corner, Mill Rd & Belleville Ave

·        Saint Mary’s School/Church –Illinois St

·        Tarkiln Hill Rd & Acushnet Ave

·        Police Station #3 – Ashley Blvd

·        Wilks Library –Acushnet Ave & Princeton St

·        Ashley Blvd & Princeton St

·        Belleville Rd & Hope St

·        Mount Pleasant St & Nash Rd (on Nash Road Side)

·       Fire Station #8 –Davis St & Acushnet Ave

·       Deane St & Ashley Blvd

·       Bullard St & Acushnet Ave

·       Shawmut Ave & Hathaway Rd

·       Acushnet Ave & Sawyer St

·       Sawyer St & Mount Pleasant St

·       Beetle St & North Front St

·       Beetle St & N. Front St

·       Coggeshall St & Ashley Blvd

·       Coggeshall St & Purchase St

·       10 Kilburn St

·       Purchase St & Logan St

·       Rockdale Ave & Granite Ave

·       Linden St & County St, South Side of Linden St

·       Fire Station #7 –Durfee St & Cottage St

·       Durfee St & Shawmut Ave

·       Rockdale Ave & Durfee St

·       Purchase St & Wamsutta Ave

·       Sacred Heart Nursing Home, Studley St & Summer St, On West Side

·       Merrimac St & County St

·       1554 Purchase St, Fire Repair

·       Pleasant St & Pope St

·       Parker St & County St, East Side of County St

·       Parker St & Rockdale Ave

·       Pleasant St & Pearl St

·       Purchase St & Campbell St

·       Cottage St & Campbell St

·       Sycamore St & State St

·       County St & Sycamore St

·       1204 Pleasant St, Rear Lot of Fire Prevention

·       Maxfield St & Pleasant St

·       E.M.S. Chancery St, Inside Parking Area

·       Summer St & Hillman St

·       Ash St & Hillman St

·       Fire Station #2 –Pleasant St

·       County St & North St

·       H.D.C. Pope’s Island Marina

·       Third District Court, North Side of Kempton St

·       Liberty St & Kempton St

·       Pleasant St & Middle St

·       South Sixth St & Middle St

·       County St & Middle St

·       Elm St Garage

·       Buttonwood Library

·       Pier 3 –Visitors Center

·       South Water St & Hamilton St

·       William St & Acushnet Ave

·       City Hall, Pleasant St Side

·       Centre St & Front St

·       Market St & Sixth St

·       Second St & Union St

·       Union St & Acushnet Ave

·       Purchase St & Union St

·       Eighth St and Union St

·       County St & Union St

·       N.W.C. Spring St & Pleasant St

·       Zeiterion Garage, Acushnet Ave Entrance

·       School St & Purchase St

·       School St & Sixth St

·       School St & County St

·       Walnut St & Acushnet Ave

·       Maple St & Atlantic St, on Maple St

·       Maple St & Reed St

·       Madison St & County St

·       Bedford St & Sixth St, Fire Museum

·       Page St & Bedford St

·       Wing St & Acushnet Ave

·       Wing St & County St

·       Fair St & County St

·       Fire Station #6, Purchase St

·       Thompson St & Crapo St

·       County St & Rivet St

·       Bonney St & Rivet St

·       Bolton St & Rivet St

·       Delano St & South First St

·       Jouvette St & Bonney St

·       190 Cove St

·       Howland Green Library Parking Lot

·       Rockdale Ave & Dartmouth St

·       Fire Station #11, Brock Ave & Mott St

·       Willard St & West Rodney French Blvd

·       Clegg Field, Brock Ave

·       Brock Ave & Portland St

·       Wastewater Treatment Plant

·       South Rodney French Blvd, Cable Access Building

 

Unhappy or frustrated with your current professional cleaning crew? Don’t have one, but like the idea of having professionals come into your place of business, school or corporate establishment and keeping it “spic and span”? Nothing speaks to potential customers more than attention to details and a clean environment makes a great first impression. For corporations, a clean building shows your employees that you go the extra mile to make sure that the offices are clean, pollen and allergens are significantly reduced or eliminated, and you have them in mind.

There is an ocean of business to choose from, making it difficult to arrange services like this. Who do you trust? Who has experience and a good reputation? What are people saying on social media or word-of-mouth? Who offers a competitive price and is affordable?

Clean Right Cleaning Solutions of 268 Mill Road in Fairhaven, has been churning out superlative service for over approaching two decades. A full service operation, they offer janitorial programs for all types of establishments and even specialty jobs, like stripping and waxing floors, large pane window cleaning, deep cleaning carpets, floors and windows, and more. A one-stop shop for your cleaning needs!

Started 15 years ago by lifelong Fairhaven resident, Jeff Silveira has been working in the cleaning industry since 1996. He’s cleaned almost every kind of mess you can imagine and believe it or not, enjoys doing what many of us don’t! “I trained and got my start with a franchise and realized the potential to offer a better service on my own. I always had a strong desire to own my own business while making an impact on the local level. I’m passionate about what I do. I rotate on most jobs which gives me the chance to monitor our work and client needs.”

Yes, Jeff is not only the owner and president of the Clean Right, but spends his time in the proverbial trenches. He is not only likely to be the one you’ll talk to when you call, but he is involved at all levels: he’s active in the field and on-site to ensure that the quality of work is par excellence.

This high standard is applied to all his employees and he rigorously vets each potential employee to make sure they fit in with his vision, work ethic, and mission. The Clean Right Cleaning Solutions team is very responsive to customers’ needs and encourage as much feedback as possible from customers so as to constantly strive for perfection.

Jeff stays on top of the industry by attending trade events and training. This way he has the most modern, efficient equipment and non-toxic chemicals on the market. He’s thoroughly dedicated to his business and customer satisfaction via providing the region’s best service. It’s not because you can simply, pick up the phone and hire someone else – there are plenty of competitive businesses in the area – but, because Jeff has immense pride in what he does.

His constant inspiration is his family: wife Audri and two children who occupy his time when he’s not working. It’s constant fuel for what he does and the how he attends to his business. “I’m a local business owner who’s dedicated to the job. I’m able to support my family and the families of those who work for me. I have two children that serve as my daily inspiration. My daughter Willow has autism and her needs require a great amount of support — it’s truly a family effort, and having a business that supports her while providing a quality service to the community offers great peace of mind.”

He’s hard-working family man that simply wants to to the best job he can and make his family proud. That is superb motivation to spur on any business and speaks volumes about his character.

If you are a business manager or owner, or someone in an administrative position who wants to benefit from the world-class services that Jeff and his expert staff provide, you can get a no obligation quote by phone or even online. Clean Right services New Bedford, Fall River, Fairhaven, Marion, Mattapoisett, Dartmouth, Rochester, Wareham, Taunton, and Rhode Island.One interaction with Jeff will demonstrate the type of person he is and by inference the business that he runs. In addition, you’ll see how competitive his prices are in comparison to other similar businesses.

You’ve nothing to lose except a lot of dirt, pollen, and dust!

Photo by Peter Vanderwarker.

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Clean Right Cleaning Solutions
268 Mill Road
Fairhaven, Massachusetts
Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:30pm

Phone: (508) 994-2412
Email: info@cleanrightsouthcoast.com
Website: cleanrightsouthcoast.com/
Facebook: facebook.com/cleanrightsouthcoast/

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CITY OF NEW BEDFORD
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC HEALTH $85,624 – $107,038
HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Leads a wide range of public health mandates and manages Department staff, grants and contracts. Provides programmatic leadership and strategic planning, fiscal accountability, personnel management, health services, and public service. Builds and sustains regional partnerships, programs, and capacity. Provides grants, contracts, and health insurance billing. Develops plans, policies, and programs to address the community’s public health needs, and establishes goals and objectives to be achieved through systematic courses of action that focus on these needs and equitable distribution of resources.

Enforces all State public health laws, local ordinances, and rules and regulations of the New Bedford Board of Health. Implements all State mandated programs and services and responds to complaints and meets other high priority service requirements. Evaluates existing programs and services, and provides quality assurance, in accordance with applicable professional and regulatory standards, to ensure that programs are consistent with the department’s plans and policies; prepare and manage the annual budget.

Makes recommendations to the Board of Health on matters that pertain to public health and assists the Board in the development of public health policies. Develops and administers grant-funded programs, manages community-wide vaccine distribution programs and investigates the occurrence of adverse health effects and hazards in the community by ensuring that timely investigations are conducted. Drafts and issues reports on health issues and maintains public health records in accordance with State law. Informs and educates the public on public health issues of concern in the community, promoting awareness about public health services, availability, and health education initiatives. Manages resources and develops an organizational structure to maximize the operational functions of the Health Department. Advocates for public health and build constituencies and identify resources within the community by generating supportive and collaborative relationships with public and private agencies and neighborhood groups for effective planning, implementation, and management of public health activities.

Master’s Degree in public health, health administration, or a related field. At least seven years of experience in public health administration or environmental health or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Criminal Offender Record Investigation (CORI) background check mandatory.

For application/complete job description, please visit www.newbedford-ma.gov or contact the Personnel Dept., 133 William St., Room 212, 508-979- 1444. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found. New Bedford has a residency requirement. EEO

After some absolutely gorgeous weather, almost spring-like, winter is returning with a vengeance. The bouts of snow and lots of cold will serve as a reminder that winter is not over yet. While it is going to be cold, I wouldn’t describe it as being brutally so. Certainly not so cold that you can’t enjoy some of the fun events going on across the South Coast and beyond!

Lastly, a piece of very important advice in light of recent sad news: beware of carbon monoxide when running heaters and please take precautions.

As always, click on the title for more or detailed information on the event. Most of the events were pulled from our event calendar where you can find hundreds of local area events each month. The event calendar is FREE, so if you are a local business, and not taking advantage of FREE publicity, shame on you! Are you a local business and want to sponsor this high traffic, weekend guide? Contact info@newbedfordguide.com for more details. Have an event to add? Add it here. Know of another event this weekend? Post a reply!

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Friday, March 10th

2nd Story Theater presents: “Murder at the Howard Johnson’s” (7:30pm-9:30pm)
After a particularly bruising election year, 2nd Story Theater offers a pain-reducing balm in the form of Bobrick & Clark’s shamelessly silly, ferociously funny farce. In a line-up that promises “the ridiculous to the sublime,” this kitsch ’70’s comedy classic serves up the ridiculous. In spades. Thank God it’s sandwiched between a Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winner, otherwise we’d never be able to show our faces in this town again! For information: boxoffice@2ndstorytheatre.com or 247-4200.

Beppe Gambetta in Concert at the Wamsutta Club (7:30pm-10:00pm)
Beppe Gambetta, Italian and American guitar roots music master opens the spring series of the Music in the Gallery concerts in the beautiful James Arnold Mansion, owned by the Wamsutta Club, 427 County Street (at the corner of Union Street), New Bedford, MA. Tickets are $20 in advance online and $25 at the door.

DJ Tom Cooney at the Greasy Luck Brewery (9:00pm-12:30am)
A product of the music culture of the 70s, 80s and 90s, Tom Cooney has been surrounded by music his entire life. As a teen, the hip-hop scene of the early 90s moved him to become a DJ. A selection of Hip-Hop, R&B, Funk, Soul, Reggae and everything in-between can be heard when he’s on the turntables. Recently Tom Cooney has moved into the video realm of DJing. With and endless library of exclusive videos to choose from, he has stepped up his game and made himself a force to be reckoned with. He loves to spin records which is evident anytime he’s rocking a set. 791 Purchase St., New Bedford, MA.

Saturday, March 11th

Oxford Book Haven & Cafe Book Sale (Fairhaven) (9:00am-1:00pm)
We have a large selection of books–most are 50 cents. We currently have a special section for our DOLLAR- A-BAG-BOOK SALE. Coffee, tea, soda and home-made coffee breads are available. We welcome anyone to join us in working on our puzzle. Computers and WiFi is available to the public. 357 Main Street, Fairhaven.

Attic Treasures Sale (9:00am-3:00pm)
Attic Treasures Sale Sponsored by St. John Neumann Women’s Guild Sale will be held in St. John Neumann Parish Hall Located next to Cathedral Camp On Rt. 18 – 157 Middleboro Road in East Freetown, Mass. On Saturday, March 11th From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ~FREE Admission~ Wheelchair accessible Continental Breakfast And Delicious lunch will be served Take Chace Road Exit off Route 140.

Old Rochester’s Winter Farmers Market (10:00am-1:00pm)
A community event with wonderful vendor options including fresh produce, cheeses, sweets, breads, honey, entre food options, sauces, soups, pies (sweet and savory) organic and natural animal treats, soaps, lotions and scrubs, jams and jellies, coffee and much more! Stay warm this winter with alpaca wool or take a look at hand drawn cards for all occasions. Bring your children to play the musical instruments and listen and dance to the entertainment! It is a fun event for the whole family, 10-1 the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month! 135 Marion Road, Mattapoisett, MA.

Winter Story Hour at the New Bedford Public Library (11:00am-12:00pm)
Please join us for our Winter Story Time in the first floor Children’s Room! There will be stories and a craft. It is free and lots of fun! Hope to see you! New Bedford Free Public Library, 613 Pleasant St., New Bedford.

Thunder at the Gates – Civil War Book Talk and Signing at the New Bedford Public Library (3:00pm-4:30pm)
Noted Civil War author Douglas Egerton chronicles the formation and battlefield triumphs of the 54th and 55th MA Regiments – the first regiments of Black men raised by the U.S. Army after the Emancipation Proclamation. The book talk is co-sponsored by the New Bedford Historical Society, the Ft. Taber Military Museum, and the Civil War Roundtable. For additional information call the Historical Society office at 508-979-8828. New Bedford Free Public Library, 613 Pleasant St., New Bedford.

Full Moon Family Hike (6:00pm-7:30pm)
Join Audubon to bid farewell to winter and welcome spring while exploring the refuge at night. An Audubon educator will lead the way as participants listen for signs of life and use the light of the full moon to look for animal tracks and signs while passing through the meadow, the forest and the wetlands on the nature path. For all ages. Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI.

Mo Bounce at the Greasy Luck Brewery (9:00pm-12:30am)
Mo Bounce creates a party; playing the funkiest hits from past to present. You will dance the time away to Mo Bounce’s captivating groove and energetic performance! Mo Bounce has been booking and performing at various venues in the New England area for over 6 years. When you need mo’ music, mo’ dancing and mo’ fun…You need MO BOUNCE! New Bedford’s hottest new spot: The Greasy Luck Brewery at 791 Purchase St. New Bedford, MA.

Sunday, March 12th

New Bedford Wellness Program For Adults (11:00am-3:00pm)
Special NB Well Sunday: “Sense of Peace” with Qigong, massage, nutrition, yoga, and sound healing. Peace in ourselves, peace in our world.

Beginner DLSR Course w/ Miss Z Photography (3:00pm-5:00pm)
Did you get a new camera for the holidays? Perhaps, you have had one for a while, but haven’t moved beyond the “Auto” setting. Well this class is made for you! It’s (2) 2-hour classes at Miss Z Photography’s New Bedford Studio. You’ll learn about aperture, speed, Iso, Bokeh, focus, white balance, lighting and more. You’ll get a packet to take home with everything you learned. You’ll also be added to a special private Facebook Group where you can ask questions and there will be videos to review. Also receive special coupon to a recommended professional photo lab. 227 Union St. Suite 412, New Bedford. Call (508) 663-6544.

Organist Gail Archer Performs Free Concert (4:00pm-6:00pm)
Gail Archer is an international concert organist, recording artist, choral conductor and lecturer who draws attention to composer anniversaries or musical themes with her annual recital series including Max Reger: The Last Romantic, The Muse’s Voice, An American Idyll, Liszt, Bach, Mendelssohn and Messiaen. St. Anthony of Padua Church, 1359 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford.

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