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Fairhaven’s lovely Riverside Cemetery is the setting of an Office of Tourism walking tour on Sunday, May 22, at 2:00 p.m. It begins inside the cemetery’s entrance at 274 Main Street. Fairhaven tourism director Christopher Richard will act as guide.

The cemetery was created in 1850, on land donated by Warren Delano II, grandfather of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. It is considered to be one of the most beautiful rural-style burial grounds in the region.

The walking tour route traces the quiet winding paths past the final resting places of some of the town’s most famous residents, including the Delano family tomb designed by Richard Morris Hunt, the H.H. Rogers mausoleum designed by Charles Brigham, and the grave sites of Captain William H. Whitfield, artist William Bradford, William F. Nye, John I. Bryant, and others. At each site, the guide discusses some of the history connected with the people buried there.

Nature lovers will see a wide variety of trees such as beech, black tupelo, birch, holly, cherry, dogwood, weeping willow, ash, sugar maple and more. Those interested in tombstone art will find fine examples of monuments and early slate markers bearing carvings of angels, willow trees, urns and other traditional symbols.

Copies of an 8-page Riverside Cemetery booklet created by the Office of Tourism will be available for free to all walkers.

The tour is free of charge and lasts about 90 minutes. There is no need for advance reservations. Walkers are urged to wear comfortable shoes and to be prepared for some hills and uneven ground. The tour will be cancelled in the event of rain. Parking is allowed on the roads inside the cemetery, however two or three car lengths must be left open directly inside the gate. There are no public restrooms in the cemetery.

The Zeiterion Performing Arts Center welcomes comedian D.L. Hughley, known for his astute and politically savvy brand of comedy, on Sunday, June 26, at 8 p.m. Hughley has been entertaining audiences for over 25 years as one of the most popular and highly recognized stand-up comedians on the road, thanks largely to his key role in the documentary The Original Kings of Comedy. Tickets from $29.50 to $69.50 are available at www.zeiterion.org, 508-994-2900 or at the Zeiterion box office, 684 Purchase Street, New Bedford. A post-show meet and greet with Hughley is included with the purchase of a $69.50 ticket.

Currently, Hughley can be seen in NBC’s new medical drama, Heartbeat, as head psychiatrist Dr. Hackett, and he can be heard as the host of his own nationally-syndicated radio program, “The D.L. Hughley Show.” He is also on the road with George Lopez, Cedric the Entertainer, Eddie Griffin and Charlie Murphy as part of “The Comedy Get Down” tour.

“From the minute I first walked onstage and picked up a microphone,” Hughley says about the start of his career. “I knew that it was what I was meant to do.” In addition to comedy clubs, he has made a major splash in television, film and radio. His rise to fame included hosting BET’s stand-up comedy show ComicView, then he went on to star in his namesake television show, The Hughleys. He has many other appearances across the television landscape, including as an actor in Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip and Scrubs, guest host of many talk shows such as The View and Live with Kelly and Michael, and even as a contestant in Dancing with the Stars. He also created and starred in the satirical documentary special for Comedy Central D.L. Hughley: The Endangered List, which was honored with the prestigious George Foster Peabody Award in the 72nd Annual Peabody Awards competition.

Tickets are available for purchase at www.zeiterion.org, by calling 508-994-2900, or in person at the box office at 684 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA. Box Office Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and two hours before each performance.

Father and son blues duo Beaucoup Blue bring blues and Americana to the Music in the Gallery series on Friday, May 20, 2016 at 7:30 PM in the beautiful and historic James Arnold Mansion owned by the Wamsutta Club, 427 County Street, New Bedford MA. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Music in the Gallery is presented by the Music Directors of the New Bedford Folk Festival.

Beaucoup Blue is the Philadelphia based duo of David and Adrian Mowry. Father and son have been performing their roots based music nationally and internationally. Bridging many gaps in American music, their soulful traditional and contemporary styles mesh into an innovative and authentic sound. Although blues is a staple in their repertoire, their music is steeped in Americana and influenced by blues, folk, soul, R&B, jazz, country, and bluegrass.

During their years together as a duo Beaucoup Blue has received numerous awards including “Grand Prize Winner of the Billboard Magazine World Song-Writing Contest,” and the “Grand Prize Winner of the Telluride Blues & Brews Acoustic Competition” as well as top 40 on AMA’s Americana, Roots, & Folk radio charts. David and Adrian Mowry are favorites of the New Bedford Folk Festival where they have excited the crowds of music lovers with their deeply felt music. A handsome range of instruments like six and twelve string guitars, slide guitar, round neck resonator guitar, combined with two soulful voices, encompasses a rich and honest feel, noticeably influenced by familial ties. Hear for yourself two generations coming together for the common good of great music everywhere.

So join us for this Music in the Gallery concert with Beaucoup Blue on Friday, May 20, 2016 at 7:30 PM at the Wamsutta Club, 427 County Street, New Bedford MA. Doors open at 6:30 PM. Cash bar and a limited menu is available. Ample parking is also available. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Seating is very limited so advance purchase is advised which guarantees seating. For ticket purchase, go to www.brownpapertickets.com. Future concerts include Cliff Eberhardt on June 17. For further information about the concerts, write to korolenko8523@charter.net.

Your Theatre, Inc. is holding open auditions May 26, 2016 at 7 p.m., for all roles in the upcoming 2016-2017 Season productions. This is your chance to enter the acting process! Directors are interested in hearing actors who have never, or haven’t recently performed, at YTI.

Auditions are held in the playhouse located in St. Martin’s Church/Hall complex, 136 Rivet Street at Country Street, in New Bedford. The auditions are open to all actors over the age of 16, regardless of prior experience with YTI.

Auditions will consist of a series of cold readings, alone and with an acting partner, and will be conducted by members of YTI’s Directorial Staff.

Your Theatre celebrates diversity and seeks people of all backgrounds regardless of age, race, creed, national origin, or sexual orientation. All are welcome! Dare yourself! Join in the challenges and excitement of community theatre as Your Theatre, Inc enters it’s 70th season!

The upcoming Season includes California Suite, by Neil Simon, Born Yesterday, by Garson Kanin, Never The Sinner, by John Logan, The House of Blue Leaves, by John Guare, and What the Butler Saw, by Joe Orton. There will also be several, yet to be announced, special attractions planned for presentation at the theatre and various venues around greater New Bedford. See the web site at yourtheatre.org for more information.

Experience is not necessary; just the desire to participate and share the experience of live theatre and the enjoyment of collaborating with other talented individuals.

The names of the people within this article have been changed to protect them.

“I am trying to get this out to local media. My kid has been getting bullied and it’s getting out of control and I don’t know what else to do so I am trying to reach out to any media sources. This is her statement that we are filing with the police at the school tomorrow per the anti-bullying law.” -Concerned parent.

Bully Statement from “Tara Green.”

The first day it all happened was on Monday, April 25th. The bully “Jeremy,” was asking questions about my star necklace and what it meant. It is a pentagram. I told him and his response was “So you believe in Satan?”

I responded with “It just means I believe in witchcraft.” When I left school he said “bye Satan.” The next day he had already told his friend “Pedro” and they both started to trip me every time I walked by. In class he would say “Shut up Satan!” or “No one likes you Satan.” whenever I spoke.

The following Monday (May 2nd) he had told all his friends (Paul, Pedro, and Bill) and they started to poke me and trip me. Tuesday (May 3rd) they handed me cards that said Jesus on it and tried to stuff it in my pockets and were tripping me as I was trying to get away from them. That day I had enough so I broke down in class and cried, then I ran out and sat in a corner in the hall way crying until Mrs. Medeiros found me and walked around for a bit trying to calm me down.

On Wednesday (May 4th) he Jeremey called me Satan again and said “Don’t get mad if I crack a girl.” meaning he was saying he was going to hit me. This took place in front of Ms. F. and when I started to stand up for myself she kicked me out of the room. I then waited outside of the door because I was tired of being pushed around every single day and teachers seeing and hearing it and not helping.

I had told my mom the night before and she called Mr. P. that night and left him a message, I had told Mrs. Medeiros, I had tried to see Mrs. D. twice on Tuesday and Ms. F. had witnesses every time it happened from the moment it started on April 25th.

No one was stopping the bullying.

When Jeremy walked out of the classroom I struck him in the head because I didn’t know how else to get the bullying to stop. I then walked away while he struggled against his friends to try and “beat me up”.

When I got home he had messaged me on Facebook at 4:36 pm saying “Bitch Ass Nigga What tf gave u the right mind to hit me then run away like u scared” Laughing emoji and fist emoji.

I told my mom who then told me to block him and she sent him a message saying “Do not message Tara again. There is an anti-bully law. I have already filed a report with the police if you continue to harass her it’ll just look worse for you.”

He responded to her with “Your daughter hit me what part of that is good luckly she ran away i wouldve beaten the living shit outta her.” My mom immediately stopping messaging screen shot both messages and sent them to Mr. P., Mr. F., and Mrs. D. I shouldn’t have been bullied in front of so many adults for over a week and have not one of them make it stop. Instead I am being punished for trying to figure a way out of being bullied by four boys all by myself. Now I also have to worry about going to school on Friday and being jumped by one of these four boys. Because I don’t believe in the same religion as they do?

Will the rain ever stop? We’ve had at least 5 days straight of precipitation! I wish I could tell you that it’s going to be a sun filled weekend, but the truth is that rain will show up in varying amounts throughout the weekend. If you’re a person who likes to make lemonade out of lemons: it won’t be raining all day and night, and in most cases there will be passing showers. We’re a hardy bunch, and it would take more than some passing showers to slows us down!

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, May 6th

Mother’s Day Bracelet Craft (4:00pm)
Make your mom a special Mother’s Day bracelet to show her how special she is! They’re “one size fits all” and are easy and fun to make. Design them with her favorite colors using a variety of plastic and wooden beads. It’s a great way to say, “Happy Mother’s Day!” For ages 4 and up. Fall River Public Library, 104 N Main St., Fall River.

Clam boil (6:00pm)
FOOD: Holy Ghost Club of Westport, 171 Sodom Road, is having a clam boil, on Friday, May 6, served at 6 p.m. Music featuring the Goatropers begins at 7:30. Tickets are $22 and must be called in advance; walks-ins are $7. For more information, call 508-889-2913. Holy Ghost Club, 171 Sodom Road, Westport.

ONE Theater presents “Snow White” (7:00pm)
Snow White is a family-friendly show that’s sure to entertain all ages. It tells the tale of the powerful Evil Queen who desires to be the fairest and most beautiful in the kingdom. When Snow White turns 16, her Magic Mirror reveals a devastating truth – Snow White has now become the fairest in the kingdom. This angers the queen who orders her death! Snow White runs away to seek safety in the home of seven dwarfs – Doc, Grumpy, Sneezy, Sleepy, Happy, Bashful, and Dopey. The queen finds out Snow White’s whereabouts and makes three failed attempts to destroy her. Her third attempt almost succeeds until a certain, special someone steps in and is able to save the day. Proceeds to benefit Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Fairhaven Town Hall Banquet Room, 40 Center Street.

Moscow Festival Ballet Presents Cinderella at the Zeiterion (8:00pm)
In the great tradition of grand ballet, the incomparable Moscow Festival Ballet brings Cinderella, one of the most beautiful masterpieces of dance to The Z stage. The grand company of dancers, brilliant choreography, magnificent score, and resplendent costumes bring to life this timeless rags to riches fairy tale.

Saturday,May 7th

Lloyd Center Spring Bird Walk II – Arrival of the Nesters (7:00am-9:00am)
During this walk, the surge in bird activity continues as a more even mix of species exists including species migrating through and nesters arriving for the season. Forest birds, shorebirds and raptors such as osprey, Pandion haliaetus, are all potential sightings. We will take advantage of the variety of habitats that include forest edges, kettle ponds, vernal pools, salt marsh, and estuary that the Lloyd Center property offers. Participants should bring binoculars and a bird guide if they have them. Lloyd Center for the Environment, 430 Potomska Rd., Dartmouth.

FREE: WWI Living History at Fort Rodman (9:00am-4:00pm)
Our 3rd Annual WWI Encampment at the fort to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of what was then called the Great War. The fort and camp will be open to the public Saturday 9:00AM to 4:00PM and on Sunday from 9:00AM to 3:00PM. Displays and period military drills. Free admission. Fort Tabor Park.

Cleansing Herbs for Transitioning into Spring (10:00am-12:00pm)
Join Hannah Jacobson-Hardy, community herbalist of Sweet Birch Herbals, to learn simple ways of integrating herbs into your kitchen. Explore essential roots, shoots, flowers and greens to have on hand for ensuring an easeful transition to spring. Round the Bend Farm, 92 Allens Neck Rd., South Dartmouth.

NRT’s Spring Farm Festival! (10:00am-2:00pm)
This family-fun event will feature crafters, games, food, farms, poultry displays, prizes, crafts, and music. The Spring Farm Festival will be a great day for all members of the family! Most activities are free; food, drinks, and some additional activities will be available for a small fee. Pets on leashes are welcome; for everyone’s safety, dogs must be under close owner control at all times. Enter at our 261R Main Street entrance. Last year over 700 guests joined us for the day, so please consider walking, biking, or carpooling with friends and family to offer parking space for as many visitors as possible. We look forward to seeing you at the Festival! Vendors, including crafters, local artisans, farms, and other related local businesses, are welcome to apply for a booth space at the 2016 Farm Festival. For more information and an application for the event contact the NRT at education@nrtofeaston.org. NRT’s Sheep Pasture, 307 Main St., North Easton.

Monthly Wellness Walk (10:00am)
Monthly Wellness Walk around Buttonwood Park. We start at the Zoo entrance at 10am. Dogs welcome. #GetMovingGetHealthyBeWell! Buttonwood Park Zoo, 425 Hawthorn St., New Bedford.

A Royal Tea with Cinderella (11:00am & 2:00pm)
Put on your prettiest party dress and your fanciest shoes and join Cinderella for a morning of tea and fun! Guests will be invited to make a tiara, play the “Glass Slipper” game and more! Tickets for this event are free for children and $3 for adults. Due to limited seating, tickets will be made available on a first come, first serve basis starting Tuesday, May 3 at 6:00 p.m. in the Children’s Room. Recommended for ages 3 and up. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Fall River Public Library.

Viva Portugal! A dNB Festa! (1:00pm-7:45pm)
Spend the day delighting in the sumptuous food, beautiful décor and enchanting music and culture of Portugal Free. Located in the streets around The Zeiterion. Then at 8PM, continue your day of Portuguese culture at a concert of passionate fado music with Nathalie Pires & Marco Rodrigues on The Z’s main-stage. Tickets: http://zeiterion.org/nathalie-pires/. Viva Portugal Festa highlights include: In the Portugalia Tent: Renowned Portuguese chefs and cookbook authors Ana Ortins, Maria Lawton and Joe Rego will offer cooking demonstrations. On the Viva Portugal Stage: The Portuguese Kids, Pianist Renato Diz, Raizes, and the Madeiran folkloric dance group Grupo Folclorico do Clube Madeirense S.S. Sacramento, among others. Read more: http://www.newbedfordguide.com/event/viva-portugal-a-dnb-festa.

ONE Theater presents “Snow White” (7:00pm)
Snow White is a family-friendly show that’s sure to entertain all ages. It tells the tale of the powerful Evil Queen who desires to be the fairest and most beautiful in the kingdom. When Snow White turns 16, her Magic Mirror reveals a devastating truth – Snow White has now become the fairest in the kingdom. This angers the queen who orders her death! Snow White runs away to seek safety in the home of seven dwarfs – Doc, Grumpy, Sneezy, Sleepy, Happy, Bashful, and Dopey. The queen finds out Snow White’s whereabouts and makes three failed attempts to destroy her. Her third attempt almost succeeds until a certain, special someone steps in and is able to save the day. Proceeds to benefit Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Fairhaven Town Hall Banquet Room, 40 Center Street.

An Evening with Nathalie Pires & Marco Rodrigues at the Zeiterion (8:00pm)
One of today’s leading fado singers, Nathalie Pires has voice so exquisite that she has gained acceptance in Lisbon’s fado clubs and taverns – a rare feat for an American fadista! In 2007 at the age of 21, her very first album, Corre-me O Fado Nas Veias (Fado Runs in My Veins) was awarded “Best Fado Album” by the United Artists of America. The New Jersey native received the “2011 Amália Rodrigues Medal of Merit” in recognition of her status as an “ambassador of fado.” Marco Rodrigues is a fado singer from Portugal. He has performed with Mariza at Lisbon CCB, Oporto Rivoli and at the Royal Festival Hall in London, and in Paris with Carlos do Carmo and Ana Moura. Come experience the music described as the soul of the Portuguese people when Nathalie Pires and Marco Rodrigues perform both solo and together in their New Bedford debut! Their performance caps off Viva Portugal, the Zeiterion’s day-long festa in downtown New Bedford that will be full of sumptuous food, beautiful décor and enchanting music.

View the night sky at UMD Observatory (8:00pm)
Come see the solar system’s largest planet, Jupiter, currently the shining “star” of the night sky. This event will take place only if the weather permits (clear skies). In the event of cancellation, an announcement will be available before each event around 5 p.m. at www.assne.org or by calling 508-999-8715 for a recorded message. For more information, contact Prof. Alan Hirshfeld at ahirshfeld@umassd.edu or 508-999-8715. UMASS Dartmouth, 285 Old Westport Road, Dartmouth.

Sunday, May 08th

FREE: WWI Living History at Fort Rodman (9:00am-3:00pm)
Our 3rd Annual WWI Encampment at the fort to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of what was then called the Great War. The fort and camp will be open to the public Saturday 9:00AM to 4:00PM and on Sunday from 9:00AM to 3:00PM. Displays and period military drills. Free admission. Fort Tabor Park.

ONE Theater presents “Snow White” (2:00pm & 7:00pm)
Snow White is a family-friendly show that’s sure to entertain all ages. It tells the tale of the powerful Evil Queen who desires to be the fairest and most beautiful in the kingdom. When Snow White turns 16, her Magic Mirror reveals a devastating truth – Snow White has now become the fairest in the kingdom. This angers the queen who orders her death! Snow White runs away to seek safety in the home of seven dwarfs – Doc, Grumpy, Sneezy, Sleepy, Happy, Bashful, and Dopey. The queen finds out Snow White’s whereabouts and makes three failed attempts to destroy her. Her third attempt almost succeeds until a certain, special someone steps in and is able to save the day. Proceeds to benefit Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Fairhaven Town Hall Banquet Room, 40 Center Street.

Adult Coloring Night (6:30pm-8:00pm)
Come and experience the latest trend in relaxation: adult coloring books! Studies show coloring can have a calming effect on the mind and help promote overall wellness. Coloring pages from books designed especially for adults as well as colored pencils, markers, and crayons will be provided. Adult coloring books have more intricate designs and patterns than those designed for children. If you are curious about this new trend join the Fall River Public Library for its first Adult Coloring Book Group! Fall River Public Library, 104 N Main St.

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One way to turn the tide against the opioid epidemic (and everything else for that matter) is obviously prevention. Prevention at the high, even middle and elementary school level.

Putting in place a safety net (for many reasons) instead of throwing kids to the streets when the overwhelm us, like myself at one point, kicked out of high school because of behavior issues which stemmed from issues at home.

When we push or allow kids to fall through the cracks we open the gateway wide open to drug use, drug dealing, and gangs among other things. If we want to disrupt this pipeline, the school system in New Bedford must allow the people that know, can, and ARE WILLING to work with kids and families having problems instead of monopolizing the system to be only controlled from the inside – it isn’t working.

It has been, as of late, more about numbers and business than the kids, people, and matters of the heart. I, along with many other New Bedford citizens, are wiling to volunteer to make the things that need to happen, for the future of our kids and our community, happen.

This isn’t a money issue as many claim, it’s a heart issue. New Bedford will be greater than ever before, when we stop letting the same people make decisions that haven’t produced anything better.

We need young blood willing to take calculated risks, produce innovative ideas and strategies, implementing them and thinking outside the box to rise up. and those that can’t produce any longer to pass the baton. We are out here and ready. People just don’t want to listen because we are young.

The truth is many of the people who decide for our city and kids have never been there and done that. Reading about struggle in a book at Panera Bread or something. Many of us have been there and done that and know first hand what real struggle is and how to overcome. We have valuable incite and experience that could lead us into the right direction.

Lets stop talking from a business standpoint and thinking about how my organization, agency, and/or business can get the money, or the grants etc and lets start coming together to effectively meet people where they are at, find the void, and fill it.

Edwin Cartagena

#unitednewbedford #change #realtalk

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 available for qualified applicants. Sometimes the barrier to a new job can be the lack of information on available job openings.

To solve this, each week New Bedford Guide will pull jobs from our jobs database to inform job seekers about the hottest jobs in the area.

We will define “Hot Jobs” as those jobs that need to be filled by the employer immediately. For those looking to search some large job databases, checkout my Best Job Search Resources for New Bedford Residents article.

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Here are the Hot Jobs in the New Bedford area from the NewBedfordGuide.com jobs database, as of April 21, 2016.

01. Clerk/Cashier – CVS Health (Fairhaven)
To ensure customer satisfaction by handling each customer with the eye’s, hi’s and help. To ensure each customer has a positive shopping experience and to remember that the customer is the top priority. Full job description can be found: here.

02. Parts Counter Associate – Alden Buick GMC (Fairhaven)
Work with internal technicians, phone in and over the counter customers to find the appropriate parts for their application using online parts catalog. Once parts are found then bill out and retrieve those parts from the inventory. Assist in other various day to day duties of the parts department as requested by manager. Work towards gaining proficiency in all aspects of the parts department in order to work towards assistant manager status. Full details and application process: here.

03.Mental Health Worker – Child & Family Services
The mental health worker will work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, to provide immediate short-term relief to individuals suffering from an acute psychiatric episode. These are part-time or per diem positions. For full job details and application process: here.

04. Beauty Advisor – CVS Health
To carry out all functions necessary in providing exceptional customer service, suggesting products to customers and merchandising in the cosmetic department. To carry out all cosmetic-related duties delegated by the Store Manager. For full job details and application process here.

05. Dry Van Drivers – Centerline Drivers
We are now hiring for dry van drivers. If you’re in the market for flexible and steady work, Centerline and our clients are looking for people who can represent us in a professional manner at all times, while maintaining a strong commitment to safety. Full details and application process here.

06. Hair Stylist – The Boston Land Company (New Bedford)
We are seeking a diverse hair stylist for an elderly and disabled housing community located in downtown New Bedford. This is a part time position and you may schedule all appointments according to yours and the residents schedules. Please submit resume and license information. For full job details and application process here.

07. Campus Supervisor – High Point Treatment Center (New Bedford)
QUALIFICATIONS: Licensed Registered Nurse in Massachusetts, BS in Nursing preferred or equivalent experience. Management experience required. Must maintain and submit licensure/certificate necessary to perform the required position. For full job details and application process here.

08. Equipment Operator – St. Luke’s Hospital
Under the general supervision and direction of the Manager, Facilities or designee, perform predictive and preventive maintenance on equipment and systems throughout the facilities. Perform inspections of mechanical areas, equipment and piping systems. Troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctioning equipment and systems. Make repairs, calibrate and functionally test equipment and systems. For full job details and application process here.

09. General Manager – McDonalds (New Bedford)
Start today, you’ll manage people, streamline processes, and even provide front-line for managers who have the energy to lead the charge. If you’re an energetic and driven individual with supervisory or management experience in a restaurant, retail or hospitality environment, we want to meet you! Apply online and see what your future can hold. For full job details and application process here.

10. Sales Associate – Petco
We’re making things better for pets, people and the planet through our Think Adoption First philosophy, the Petco Foundation and other important initiatives that focus on putting animals first, educating pet parents and reducing our carbon footprint. The journey starts with knowledgeable, passionately engaged associates who are proud to recommend Petco as a place to work, who believe in our Vision and who are committed to delivering a superior customer experience. Full details and application process here.

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Yesterday at approximately 5:27 p.m., Trooper Andrew DaSilva of the Troop D Community Action Team was on patrol in the city of New Bedford when he observed a Grey Dodge Ram Pickup truck travelling on Purchase Street with a defective brake light. Trooper DaSilva stopped the vehicle on Hillman St. and subsequently determined that the operator, JOSE RODRIGUEZ, 33, of New Bedford was operating the vehicle with a revoked license.

Upon further investigation and with assistance from Trooper Gregory Furtado, 6 bags of a substance believed to be heroin totaling approximately 32 grams were located inside the vehicle. RODRIGUEZ was placed under arrest and charged with the following offenses:

1. Trafficking of Heroin
2. Possession to Distribute Class A, Subsequent Offense
3. Operating with a Revoked License
4. Failed Inspection Sticker
5. Defective Equipment

RODRIGUEZ was booked and held at the State Police barracks in Dartmouth pending a transport to the Bristol County House of Correction and arraignment in New Bedford District Court.

House Of Bricks Pro Wrestling, based out of New Bedford, will be having a DoubleHeader weekend in May. Started in 2009 for the sole purpose of fundraising for local organizations, in the past few years has expanded and been able to help out such groups as the Greater New Bedford Youth Baseball League, New Bedford South End Youth Athletic Association, the Kyle Pendergast Family, New Bedford High School Show Choir, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and most recently on April 23rd, the Make A Wish Foundation.

On Friday May 13th at Dublin’s Sports Bar & Grille, 1686 Acushnet Avenue, HoB presents Wrestling For Alex. House Of Bricks Pro Wrestling comes together to help raise money for a very special young man named Alex Pateakos, a 12 year old boy from Marion, MA who has been wrestling his own battle with Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Proceeds from that night will be going to help Alex and his family. Tickets for that event are $15 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under. Doors open at 6pm with a bell time of 7pm. Come on out to help support Alex and the Pateakos family and see a great night of professional wrestling action.

On Saturday May 14th at Dias Field, 106 Nauset Street, House Of Bricks returns to the place where it ALL began. For the EIGHTH consecutive year, HoB teams up with the Greater New Bedford Youth Baseball League, for the start of another season of wrestling fundraising events. On May 14th, HoB and the GNBYBL present Open Season. For the past eight years, HoB and the GNBYBL have been coming together to present fundraising events at Dias Field and look to make this year the biggest yet in HoB history. ALL TICKETS for this event are $10. This will be an outdoor event and seating will be on the field itself so fans are encouraged to bring their own chairs or blankets to the field that evening. The gates will be opened at 6pm with a bell time of 7pm.

Be sure to join House Of Bricks Pro Wrestling for these and many other of our great wrestling events. For more information on HoB, please visit www.HoBWrestling.com, on Social Media through Facebook at www.facebook.com/HoBWrestling or on Twitter @HoBWrestling. Also check out our official Youtube channel at www.youtube.com/HoBProWrestling There you can find matches from the HoB archives as well as stay up to date with current HoB wrestling action via our weekly show called HoB Turnbuckle TV every Thursday.