The weather this weekend will actually be decent. In the 50s, no rain and only slight winds. Saturday and Sunday may be a bit overcast, but will stay dry. Pull out the hoodies and flannels and you’ll be just fine!

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? Check out our tutorial. For more info, you can click on each title. Know of another event this weekend? Post a reply!

Friday, November 8th

BCC Art Faculty Exhibition 2013 (10:00-4:00 pm)
The triennial event, the Grimshaw-Gudewicz Art Gallery is free and open to the public. It includes works by Sixten Abbot, Maryellen Atkins, David Barnes, Jason Chase, Brooke Mullins Doherty, Denise Donatelli, Elizabeth Dooher, Erik Durant, Christopher Durocher, Connie Babian Grab, Kathleen Hancock, Ron Lister, Marisa Millard, Eleanor Sabin, Cynthia Swanson, Jesse Thompson, John Tschirch, Tim Walsh, and Alison Wells. (508) 678-2811, Ext. 2631. 777 Elsbree Street, Fall River.

Marion Art Center: Anton Checkov’s “Seagull” (8:00 p.m.)
Marion Art Center: Presents a production of Anton Chekhov’s “Seagull.” The comedy in four acts is a rich and vibrant, and yes – even funny -slice-of-life drama set in the Russian countryside at the end of the 19th century. Nov. 1, 2, 3, 8 and 9. Tickets are $12.50 for members, $15 for general public. For information or tickets call (508) 748-1266.

Saturday, November 9th

The Children’s Closet Sale (Taunton) (8:00 am-5:00 pm)
It is that time of year again…Consignment Sale Season! The Children’s Closet Sale will be holding two Fall/Winter Children’s Consignment Event of this season! Half off sale starts at 3:00pm (Items will be marked.) The Event will again be held at: St Mary’s School Gymnasium, 106 Washington Street, Taunton, MA *We close at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday in order to p Phone: 774-240-3710. Email: alison@thechildrensclosetsale.com.

Bittersweet Bazaar (10:00 am-4:00 pm)
Bazaar features handmade crafts, Kindle raffle, country store featuring locally produced goods; plants; home baked items; Christmas gifts and decorations; silent auction; a Fair Trade table; grandma’s attic and children’s Grace table. A luncheon offering lobster rolls, chowder and more is available for purchase from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Proceeds will benefit Grace’s community outreach and missions. Handicap accessible. For more information, call (508) 993-0547.

Crowell’s Fine Art Gallery: Donald Beal (10:00 am-5:00 pm)
Gallery presents an exhibition of selected works by artists Donald Beal, through Nov. 30.

Families Around the Bay: “Forest Exploration” (10:30 am-11:30 am)
Get your whole family exploring and learning in the outdoors during Families Around the Bay, a series of three free outings on Saturdays in October and November. Through fun games and hands-on activities, your whole family can learn about Buzzards Bay’s animals, plants and habitats. Recommended for families with elementary school-aged children.

“Forest Exploration” at the Flora B. Peirce Nature Trail at 100 Falmouth St., New Bedford. This event is free and reservations are required. For more information and to RSVP, contact Gracie Mullen-Thompson at mullen-thompson@savebuzzardsbay.org or (508) 999-6363 ext. 230.

BCC Art Faculty Exhibition 2013 (Fall River) (1:00-4:00 pm)
The triennial event, the Grimshaw-Gudewicz Art Gallery is free and open to the public. It includes works by Sixten Abbot, Maryellen Atkins, David Barnes, Jason Chase, Brooke Mullins Doherty, Denise Donatelli, Elizabeth Dooher, Erik Durant, Christopher Durocher, Connie Babian Grab, Kathleen Hancock, Ron Lister, Marisa Millard, Eleanor Sabin, Cynthia Swanson, Jesse Thompson, John Tschirch, Tim Walsh, and Alison Wells. (508) 678-2811, Ext. 2631. 777 Elsbree Street, Fall River.

Elvis Tribute: The Elvis Experience (7:30-9:00 p.m.)
Vic brings The Elvis Experience to a familiar town, but in a new facility, the Southcoast Center for the Arts!! Tickets are only 7 dollars for a 90 minute tribute to The King!! At the Southcoast Center for the Arts, 2510 Cranberry Highway. Performed by Vic Solo; Food Drive Nov. 9 through Thanksgiving. (508) 291-ARTS.

Sunday, November 10th

The Children’s Closet Sale (Taunton) (9:00 am-12:00 pm)
It is that time of year again…Consignment Sale Season! The Children’s Closet Sale will be holding two Fall/Winter Children’s Consignment Event of this season! The Event will again be held at: St Mary’s School Gymnasium, 106 Washington Street, Taunton, MA. Phone: 774-240-3710. Email: alison@thechildrensclosetsale.com.

Holiday Fair (9:00 am-3:00 pm)
Fair will feature full kitchen, crafts, bake table, white elephant table, Chinese auction and much more.

Diman PAC Holiday Craft Fair (Fall River) (10:00 am-3:00 pm)
Come shop over 40 local crafters and artisans including items crafted by our students. All proceeds benefit the Diman Parent Advisory Council Scholarship Fund. Email: dmfast1@hotmail.com. Diman Vocational Technical High School 251 Stonehaven Road Fall River, Mass. 02724 In The Gymnasium.

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The weekend’s weather, can be described as a cool one. Friday will have a low close to freezing at 33 degrees. GULP. Otherwise we’ll experience temperatures in the mid to upper 50s. Some of you will have to break out the flannels, sweatshirts, and thermals! Of course, there are the die-hards who will wear shorts through December!

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? Check out our tutorial. For more info, you can click on each title. Know of another event this weekend? Post a reply!

Friday, October 25th

The Bioneers Conference – Connecting for Change: Day 1 (8:30 am-9:00 p.m.)
The Bioneers Conference is a leading-edge forum where you can see tomorrow today: a future environment of hope. Social and scientific innovators focus on breakthrough solutions inspired by nature and human ingenuity. These visionaries are already creating the healthy, diverse, equitable and beautiful world we want to live in—our legacy for future generations and the web of life on which our lives depend.

A remarkable three days of live keynote presentations, afternoon workshops, a inclusive family program, an extensive Youth Initiative program, a downlink of the 24th Annual Bioneers Conference in California, an exhibition hall featuring sustainable businesses and organizations, a community action center, films, music, art installations, a farmers’ market and local & organic food.

Whales, Tales and Sails Story Hour (10:00 a.m.)
Moms, dads and caregivers seeking free, engaging activities for their young children should check out this event: the return of Whales, Tales and Sails, a free, one-hour story hour each Friday morning through October at 10:00 AM. The weekly event features professional storytellers Jackson Gillman and Karen Chace, and includes stories, fingerplay, songs, music, crafts and free play at New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park’s Corson Maritime Learning Center. This activity is geared for children ages 0-5. The center is located at 33 William Street in downtown New Bedford. This is the LAST Story Hour for the year!

Boo at the Zoo: Day 1 (6:00-9:00 p.m.)
There’s enough thrills and chills for everyone at Boo at the Zoo! Check out all the frights and sights this October! Join the Boo at the Zoo for an evening of Halloween fun! Rides are now included in the price. Climb aboard for a spoooooky train ride or take a bewitching carousel ride! Activities and slightly scary fun for all ages! Walk through the Witches’ Lair or go through the hay maze. Looking for something a little less merry and a little more scary? Dare to walk the Haunted Trail (Ages 12+)!

Saturday,October 26th

The Bioneers Conference – Connecting for Change: Day 2 (8:00 am-8:00 p.m.)
The Bioneers Conference is a leading-edge forum where you can see tomorrow today: a future environment of hope. Social and scientific innovators focus on breakthrough solutions inspired by nature and human ingenuity. These visionaries are already creating the healthy, diverse, equitable and beautiful world we want to live in—our legacy for future generations and the web of life on which our lives depend.

A remarkable three days of live keynote presentations, afternoon workshops, a inclusive family program, an extensive Youth Initiative program, a downlink of the 24th Annual Bioneers Conference in California, an exhibition hall featuring sustainable businesses and organizations, a community action center, films, music, art installations, a farmers’ market and local & organic food.

Silverbrook Farm Harvest Festival: Day 1 (Acushnet) (10:00 am)
Silverbrook Farm is proud to offer the 5th Annual Great Pumpkin Festival benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Massachusetts and Rhode Island. This event offers all of the great unlimited attractions of the Silverbrook Harvest Festival with the added events such as The Spunky The Clown Show, Trick or Treating, The Wacky Witch and even a Live Broadcast from FUN 107 FM! Miss New Bedford Jillian Zucco will be attending and making an appearance!

Cystic fibrosis is an inherited chronic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system of about 30,000 children and adults in the United States (70,000 worldwide). For more information, and how you can contribute, go to www.cff.org.

Families Around the Bay – Beach Exploration: “Beach Exploration” at East Beach (10:30-11:30 am)
Get your whole family exploring and learning in the outdoors during Families Around the Bay, a series of three free outings on Saturdays in October and November. Through fun games and hands-on activities, your whole family can learn about Buzzards Bay’s animals, plants and habitats. Recommended for families with elementary school-aged children. This event is free and reservations are required. For more information and to RSVP, contact Gracie Mullen-Thompson at mullen-thompson@savebuzzardsbay.org or (508) 999-6363 ext. 230.

“The Haunted Whale Ship” a family-friendly Halloween event! (10:00-2:00 pm)
Set sail on “The Haunted Whale Ship,” the New Bedford Whaling Museum’s family-friendly Halloween event, geared for children 12 and under and their parents on Saturday, October 26, 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. See the century-old museum in a new (dim) light and meet ghosts from New Bedford’s seafaring past. The not-too scary fun includes a costume contest, haunted scavenger hunt, arts & crafts activities, spooky stories & tours, refreshments, and more!

Westport Rivers Hayrides (Middleboro, MA) (12:00 pm-4:30 pm)
Hayrides are back and taking place Saturdays noon-4:30 p.m. Ride time is approximately 30 minutes, weather permitting. $5 per person, children under two free. (508) 636-3423.

Halloween Carnival (3:00 pm-7:00 pm)
In the Halloween Spirit? Get your costume on and head to the family oriented Halloween Carnival with games & prizes, face painting, pumpkin decorating, a Spooky Walk, Zombies doing a musical number, costume parade and wandering ghouls and goblins! Pony rides and bouncey slide too!

Boo at the Zoo: Day 2 (6:00-9:00 p.m.)
There’s enough thrills and chills for everyone at Boo at the Zoo! Check out all the frights and sights this October! Join the Boo at the Zoo for an evening of Halloween fun! Rides are now included in the price. Climb aboard for a spoooooky train ride or take a bewitching carousel ride! Activities and slightly scary fun for all ages! Walk through the Witches’ Lair or go through the hay maze. Looking for something a little less merry and a little more scary? Dare to walk the Haunted Trail Ages 12+!

Sunday, October 27th

The Bioneers Conference – Connecting for Change: Day 3 (8:00 am-3:00 p.m.)
The Bioneers Conference is a leading-edge forum where you can see tomorrow today: a future environment of hope. Social and scientific innovators focus on breakthrough solutions inspired by nature and human ingenuity. These visionaries are already creating the healthy, diverse, equitable and beautiful world we want to live in—our legacy for future generations and the web of life on which our lives depend.

A remarkable three days of live keynote presentations, afternoon workshops, a inclusive family program, an extensive Youth Initiative program, a downlink of the 24th Annual Bioneers Conference in California, an exhibition hall featuring sustainable businesses and organizations, a community action center, films, music, art installations, a farmers’ market and local & organic food.

Silverbrook Farm Harvest Festival (Acushnet) (10:00 am)
Silverbrook Farm is proud to offer the 5th Annual Great Pumpkin Festival benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Massachusetts and Rhode Island. This event offers all of the great unlimited attractions of the Silverbrook Harvest Festival with the added events such as The Spunky The Clown Show, Trick or Treating, The Wacky Witch and even a Live Broadcast from FUN 107 FM! Miss New Bedford Jillian Zucco will be attending and making an appearance!

Cystic fibrosis is an inherited chronic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system of about 30,000 children and adults in the United States (70,000 worldwide). For more information, and how you can contribute, go to www.cff.org.

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch (12:00-3:00 pm)
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church is having its first pumpkin patch! Swing by and buy a pumpkin from through October 28th. Grown on Navajo tribal land near Farmington, N.M. Proceeds to benefit the Pumpkin Patch and Navajo Agricultural Products Industry and to sponsor Laetitia, a school girl in Rwanda. Sales sponsored by United Methodist Women. For more information, call (508) 993-0614 or click on event title.

Boo at the Zoo: Day 3 (6:00-9:00 p.m.)
There’s enough thrills and chills for everyone at Boo at the Zoo! Check out all the frights and sights this October! Join the Boo at the Zoo for an evening of Halloween fun! Rides are now included in the price. Climb aboard for a spoooooky train ride or take a bewitching carousel ride! Activities and slightly scary fun for all ages! Walk through the Witches’ Lair or go through the hay maze. Looking for something a little less merry and a little more scary? Dare to walk the Haunted Trail (Ages 12+)!

Want to sponsor this weekend guide? Contact info@newbedfordguide.com for more details. 

Wednesday, October 9th is International Walk and Bike to School Day, an effort sponsored by Walk to School Day in the USA, National Center for Safe Routes to School, International Walk to School Day and MassRIDES.

Walk and Bike to School events work to create safer routes for walking and bicycling and emphasize the importance of issues such as increasing physical activity among children, pedestrian safety, decreasing traffic congestion, concern for the environment and building connections between families, schools, public safety and the broader community. Safe Routes programs can establish healthy lifetime habits for students, increase children’s independence, help them arrive at school ready to learn, and teach safe pedestrian, bicyclist, and driver skills.

This year, Mass in Motion New Bedford’s “focus school” is the Keith Middle School, 225 Hathaway Blvd, New Bedford. Students and staff there will participate in a “three-wave” event, in which each grade level will walk around the school during a designated period, followed by line dancing in the gymnasium.

We are joining Mayor Mitchell and other City leaders, Principal Sykes, teachers, staff, and the 8th grade students to walk as a group around the school during their first period. There will be a few brief speeches regarding the importance of Safe Walking/Biking and physical activity throughout New Bedford as we continue to fight the childhood obesity epidemic in our City.

We will assemble at Keith Middle School at 8:00 am on Wednesday — Please come join us! Other New Bedford Public schools, including Normandin, Roosevelt, Brooks, Rodman and others will be hosting similar events on that day for their students.

If you unable to join us at Keith, please encourage your kids, friends, colleagues and families in your neighborhoods to walk to/from/during school on October 9th to join the many other schools around the world that are raising awareness of the importance of walking together to build community, healthy kids and safe streets!

For more information, visit:

Mass in Motion New Bedford – www.massinmotionnewbedford.org
MassRIDES Safe Routes to School – http://www.commute.com/schools
Walk to School Day in the USA – www.walkbiketoschool.org
National Center for Safe Routes to School – www.saferoutesinfo.org
International Walk to School Day – www.iwalktoschool.org

The Mayor’s Youth Council invites New Bedford voters, especially youth, to attend a candidates’ forum on Thursday, October 10th from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the Cook Memorial Theater. The forum will include 2 events for candidates running for citywide offices as part of the AHA! Night.

The forum for City Council-At-Large Candidates will be 5:00 to 6:30 PM and the School Committee forum will follow from 6:45 to 7:45 PM.

The format for the forum will include a series of questions presented by the Youth Council involving current issues related to New Bedford and the public schools. There will also be an audience Question and Answer period for the candidates. Each participant will have the opportunity to share with voters who they are, why they are running for office, and what they hope to accomplish.

This forum will be conducted by members of the Mayor’s Youth Council. The Mayor’s Youth Council began hosting candidates’ forums in 2007 as an opportunity for youth to participate and share their voice in the election process.

The City of New Bedford Youth Council was created by the Mayor to be the eyes and ears of city youth in an advisory capacity to the Mayor and city government. The council assists city officials in the development of community projects from a youth’s perspective. The MYC in partnership with the City of New Bedford Office of Health and Human Services is a program of the YWCA of Southeastern MA. The MYC is made up youth entering 9th grade through 12th grade.

For more information, contact:
Cassie Poirier: 508-858-7108, or
Pam Pollock, Advisor: 508-965-6927

The weekend outlook, is one that is simply perfect temperature-wise, but there is a small possibility of rain on Friday evening and Saturday morning at 30% chance. Bah! We’re New Englanders! That’s nothing!

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? Check out our tutorial. For more info, you can click on each title. Know of another event this weekend? Post a reply!

Friday, October 4th

Whales, Tales and Sails Story Hour (10:00 a.m.)
Moms, dads and caregivers seeking free, engaging activities for their young children should check out this event: the return of Whales, Tales and Sails, a free, one-hour story hour each Friday morning through October at 10:00 AM. The weekly event features professional storytellers Jackson Gillman and Karen Chace, and includes stories, fingerplay, songs, music, crafts and free play at New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park’s Corson Maritime Learning Center. This activity is geared for children ages 0-5. The center is located at 33 William Street in downtown New Bedford.

Lunchtime Jazz Series At The Custom House Square (12:30 p.m.)
Love some jazz or live music? Mayor Jon Mitchell announced that the newly opened Custom House Square will be home to a four-week “Lunchtime Jazz Series” beginning on Friday, September 20th at 12:30 pm. Additional concerts will be held on September 27th, October 4th, and October 11th. The concerts, presented by the Office of the Mayor, will feature acclaimed local saxophonist Marcus Monteiro with a different accompanying musician each week. Custom House Square is nestled in downtown New Bedford steps from galleries, shopping, dining, museums and the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park.

23rd Annual International Wine Festival & Auction (5:30 p.m.)
The Waterfront Historic Area League (WHALE) today announced the date for the 23rd Annual International Wine Festival & Auction to be held on New Bedford’s working waterfront on Friday, October 4, from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. This year’s event will take place inside the State Pier Building located at 93 State Pier with free parking available at the Elm Street Garage, 51 Elm Street. Details: http://www.newbedfordguide.com/23rd-wine-festival-music-auction-wines/2013/09/05.

Indoor yard sale/rummage/bake sale (6:00 pm-8:00 p.m.)
Presented by Pilgrim Women’s Club, household items, books, CDs, DVDs and more. At the Pilgrim Church Home at 635 Purchase Street. Proceeds benefit the Book Scholarship Fund and other charitable giving. Phone: (508) 998-1718.

7th Annual Sweet Temptations: Chocolate, wine food, auctions, more! (6:00-9:00 pm)
Join Better Community Living, Inc. with other local area restaurants and wine vendors for an amazing food-tasting, wine tasting experience. $50 per person. Proceeds help support programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities and children with autism. (508) 999-4300, ext. 122 for information. Tickets can also be purchased in person at the main office location. Tickets will also be available the day of the event at the Seaport Inn, 100 Middle Street, Fairhaven.

Saturday,October 5th

Silverbrook Farm Harvest Festival (Acushnet) (10:00 am)
Horse drawn & tractor rides, Mother Goose Story Time, Pumpkin Painting, Barrel Rides, Pony Rides, face painting, and a whole lot more! Every weekend through October! Saturday AND Sunday!

A Day in My Shoes – Suicide Awareness Walk (8:00 a.m)
There is a North to South Suicide Awareness Walk in New Bedford on tomorrow! Please gather at 3057 Acushenet Ave in New Bedford at 8am. The walk to Fort Taber will begin at 9am. The Greater New Bedford Suicide Prevention Coalition will be selling T Shirts for a minimum donation of $10.

The Oak Point Fall Craft Fair and Hobby Show (Middleboro, MA) (9:00 am-3:00 pm)
The Oak Point Fall Craft Fair and Hobby Show will be held at the Clubhouse, 200 Oak Point Drive Middleboro. The public is welcome! Over 50 tables will be filled with huge assortments of beautifully made craft items. Pocketbooks, paintings, quilts, wooden crafts and bowls, hand painted candles, glass vases, and bird houses. Elegant glass jewelry, handmade cards, beaded jewelry, floral arrangements for all seasons, and so much more. For more information call 508-947- 5406.

14th John Manjiro Festival (Fairhaven, MA) (10:00 am-5:00 pm)
Festival celebrates historic ties between Japan and the town that “adopted” a shipwrecked Japanese teenager. Japanese and American music and food, Taiko drumming, tours of the Manjiro Trail, arts and crafts, martial arts demonstrations. Free admission. Also, buffet dinner with Japanese guests, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 6, at Unitarian Memorial Church parish house. Adults, $25; children 12 and under $15.

4th Annual C.A.R.E. Charity Golf Tournament 
Raise some money for CARE Southcoast Animal shelter! 12pm registration and 1pm shotgun start. Cost is $75 per golfer. Click on the event title above for details.

King Richard’s Faire (Carver) (10:30 am-6:00 am)
“Entertainment, exciting rides and skilled games abound on the enchanting 80-acre site of King Richard’s Faire. Hundreds of talented entertainers perform non-stop throughout the day. Visit any of our eight vibrant stages and be enthralled by acrobats, aerialists, jugglers, minstrels, dancers, fire eaters, puppeteers and exotic tigers. Enjoy our beautiful white lion and cute tiger cubs.” Runs through October 20th.

9th Annual New Bedford Open Studios: Day 1 (11:00 am-8:00 pm)
Free event. Self guided tours to view artwork and explore the artistic process. Wearable art, sound/performance/sculptural installations, paintings, prints, glass art, jewelry, and more! Join them for their yearly open studios event where they open their homes and studios to the public. There will be refreshments and lively activity in our beautiful converted rope factory and on the lovely grounds. Say hello to our chickens, Buttercup & Vanessa.

Sunday, October 6th

7th annual Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride (Westport) (7:45 am)
The fully supported 75-mile ride begins at Horseneck Beach in Westport, winding along the coast and through farmlands, coastal villages, New Bedford’s waterfront, cranberry bogs and along the back roads of Cape Cod, ending at scenic Quissett Harbor in beautiful Woods Hole. There is also a 35-mile route which begins in scenic Rochester and continues to Quissett Harbor. We provide three rest stops with food, beverage, toilets and bike support, as well as lunch and a celebratory picnic at the Finish Line.

Silverbrook Farm Harvest Festival (Acushnet) (10:00 am)
Horse drawn & tractor rides, Mother Goose Story Time, Pumpkin Painting, Barrel Rides, Pony Rides, face painting, and a whole lot more! Every weekend through October! Saturday AND Sunday!

Blessing of the Animals (Fairhaven) (10:30 am)
Bring your pets on a leash or in a carrier to their front lawn. All kinds of animals are welcome. All pet owners are welcome. First Congregational Church, 34 Center St. Fairhaven, MA.

9th Annual New Bedford Open Studios: Day 2 (11:00 am-6:00 pm)
Free event. Self guided tours to view artwork and explore the artistic process. Wearable art, sound/performance/sculptural installations, paintings, prints, glass art, jewelry, and more! Join them for their yearly open studios event where they open their homes and studios to the public. There will be refreshments and lively activity in our beautiful converted rope factory and on the lovely grounds. Say hello to our chickens, Buttercup & Vanessa.

Fire and EMS Department Open House (Fairhaven, MA) (1:00-3:00 pm)
Want the family to learn some fire tips? Fire and EMS Department Open House is coming! This year’s theme “Prevent kitchen fires” focuses on the role that individuals play in making and practicing safety in the kitchen. Visitors to the fire station will receive safety tips such as “stop, drop and roll”, learn how to plan escape routes, tour fire apparatus, watch how fast fire burns, learn how to use a fire extinguisher and try your escape plan skills in the SAFE House smoke trailer. For more information, call 508-994-1428.

61st Miss New Bedford Competition
On Sunday October 6th, ten young women from Greater New Bedford will compete for the coveted title of Miss New Bedford. Recently celebrating its 60th year of success, this year’s Miss New Bedford will be the 61st of a long sisterhood of Miss New Bedford’s whose lives have been changed by winning the crown. More: http://www.newbedfordguide.com/61st-miss-new-bedford/2013/10/01.

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I was sitting in the Pour Farm minding my own business and my friend Rick approaches me with what looks to be a piece of cardboard in hand and says “Noah you still write for New Bedford Guide? Want to do a review of the Pourmen’s new CD?” Obviously, now you know how I answered the question, but it was how he ended the query that I thought was interesting. “As long you think we don’t suck.”

So as it turned out, that piece of cardboard turned out to be 6 song CD, ‘A Little Taste of The Pourmen’.

At first listen I wasn’t sure if the CD was all of cover songs or a mix of originals with covers. Take that as you wish but I found myself smiling after every song and listening to the CD three times before having to turn it off. Only one song on the short six song album, had I ended up skipping the 3rd time that I listened to it (actually skipping it again right now as I write this). I wont tell you which one because I don’t want to influence you opinion of the song if you ever end up listening to it.

To be straight forward the album is good. Fun to listen to and the twist they put on some old classics are fun and help bring the old songs back to life.

Your chance to grab their album is coming up soon there is going to do a CD release on October 25th at The Inn on Shipyard Park. Keep your eyes peeled for an upcoming show at No Problemo too. As a side note seeing this, their band life is a blast! Friends and I were lucky enough to stumble onto a show at the old Celtic Coffee house before it closed. I’ll end it here by saying we almost brought the place down with all the sing-along that was happening.

Personal Info about the Pourmen (not written by me):
The Pourmen is a New Bedford-based five piece band that blends many Celtic, Folk and Punk Rock influences to craft heart-felt songs from the Cobblestone Streets and Salty Pubs of the Whaling City. The band was established in January 2013 and played its first shows in New Bedford on Saint Patrick’s Day, sharing the stage with their brethren, The O’Tooles (New Bedford) and The Pubcrawlers (Portland, Maine). In August 2013, The Pourmen turned to Ron Poitras at Feedback Studio and recorded their debut EP “A Little Taste of The Pourmen”. The CD is available for free listening and/or downloading at http://thepourmen.bandcamp.com. The band expects to release a full length CD by the end of 2013.

The Pourmen are:
Michael Bobrowiecki- Drums
Jeffrey Shaw- Fiddle, Mandolin and Vocals
Tom Dube- Banjo Bass, Electric Bass
Alex Platt- Guitar
Rick Bennett- Tenor Banjo, Mandolin, Vocals

Contact The Pourmen:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePourmen
E-Mail: Thepourmen@gmail.com

Senator Mark Montigny is pleased to announce that the Home Rule Petition bill providing for rent control for mobile home parks in Acushnet was signed into law by the Governor today.

The Bill was filed by Senator Montigny and Representative Koczera after it was approved by a majority of Acushnet Town Meeting members. The bill permits the Town to establish a rent control board, appointed by Selectmen, for the purpose of regulating rents, minimum standards and evictions from mobile home housing communities in Acushnet.

“Acushnet gave serious deliberation on this issue and has determined that it is in the best interest of its residents. Many of the people affected by this new law are seniors on fixed incomes and limited resources. This law will ensure that any actions taken by mobile home landlords toward them will be reviewed by a neutral body in order to ensure the residents are able to live independently in their own homes and maintain their well-being”, said Senator Montigny.

The weekend outlook, is one just like last weekend’s: absolutely fantastic temperature wise! Sunny all weekend with ZERO chance of rain. Talk about PERFECT weather for outdoor activities!

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? Check out our tutorial. For more info, you can click on each title. Know of another event this weekend? Post a reply!

Friday, September 27th

Lunchtime Jazz Series At The Custom House Square (12:30 p.m.)
Love some jazz or live music? Mayor Jon Mitchell announced that the newly opened Custom House Square will be home to a four-week “Lunchtime Jazz Series” beginning on Friday, September 20th at 12:30 pm. Additional concerts will be held on September 27th, October 4th, and October 11th. The concerts, presented by the Office of the Mayor, will feature acclaimed local saxophonist Marcus Monteiro with a different accompanying musician each week. Custom House Square is nestled in downtown New Bedford steps from galleries, shopping, dining, museums and the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park.

Whaling Museum “Following the Fish” exhibition (6:00 pm-7:30 p.m.)
An innovative exhibit titled “Following Fish – Navigate Through the New Bedford Fishery” opens Friday, September 27, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. “Following Fish” debuts on the eve of the port’s tenth annual Working Waterfront Festival and precedes a gala concert at 7:30 p.m. in the Cook Memorial Theater to benefit the festival’s programming. Concert tickets are available at the door for $10. The public is cordially invited to the exhibit opening; RSVP is required in advance by calling (508) 997-0046, ext. 100.

Musical Tastes: Wine, Beer, & Food Tasting Fundraiser (7:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.)
Like the idea of merging beer, wine, food, live Jazz, dancing and raffles? Head to the United Fisherman Club on Orchard Street and have a blast while benefitting the Dartmouth School Music Program.

Working Waterfront Festival Music “Sampler” (7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.)
$10 gets your 10 performances of music, poetry and stories from Chesapeake Bay, New Foundland, Alaska, and New England. Money goes to help fund the free annual Working Waterfront Festival. Takes place at the Whaling Museum Theater.

Zombie Film Meet & Greet w/ Crew and Roller Derby Girls (9:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m.)
Does it get better than zombies, beer, rock ‘n roll and roller derby girls? We think not! Head to No Problemo for a Meet & Greet and some good grub. FREE Show for 21+.

Saturday, September 28th

Annual Fall Bird Walk on Slocum River Reserve (Dartmouth, MA) (8:00 am-10:00 am)
Join DNRT and the Paskamansett Bird Club on their annual bird walk at the Slocum River Reserve. Discover what migrants may be lingering on this beautiful natural area co-owned by DNRT and The Trustees of Reservations. Phone: 508.991.2289 or e-mail: info@dnrt.org.

Family Fun Fest (Dartmouth, MA) (10:00 am-4:00 pm)
Lloyd Center for the Environment has a ton of activities planned near the end of the month. Butterfly tagging, face painting, guided hikes, reptiles & amphibians, dip netting, tours, live animals and more!

King Richard’s Faire (Carver) (10:30 am-6:00 am)
“Entertainment, exciting rides and skilled games abound on the enchanting 80-acre site of King Richard’s Faire. Hundreds of talented entertainers perform non-stop throughout the day. Visit any of our eight vibrant stages and be enthralled by acrobats, aerialists, jugglers, minstrels, dancers, fire eaters, puppeteers and exotic tigers. Enjoy our beautiful white lion and cute tiger cubs.” Runs through October 20th.

Working Waterfront Festival: Day 1 (11:00 am-6:00 pm)
More than simply a celebration, the Working Waterfront Festival is a unique opportunity for the public to get a firsthand understanding of commercial fishing culture and for the fishing community to tell its’ own story. The free, family friendly event presents all that goes into bringing seafood from the ocean to the table in a way that is hands-on, educational, and fun. Read More: http://www.newbedfordguide.com/working-waterfront-festival-2/2013/07/30

Sunday, September 22nd

Autumn bike ride around Bio-Reserve (Fall River, MA) (8:45 am)
Bike Fall River will host an Autumn ride around the beautiful Bio-Reserve Sunday September 29, 2013. The riding will take place all on road and will pass through Fall River, Freetown, Dartmouth and Westport.

Sharon’s Walk (10:00 am-1:00 pm)
Southcoast™ Health System and FUN 107 are proud to announce Sharon’s Walk, the fourth annual memorial walk and family-friendly event to honor Sharon and Elaine Fogaren. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Southcoast Centers for Cancer Care’s Patient Caregiver Assistance Fund and the Southcoast Breast Center. The 5-kilometer (3.1-mile) walk will take place around Fort Taber.

Working Waterfront Festival: Day 2 (11:00 am-6:00 pm)
More than simply a celebration, the Working Waterfront Festival is a unique opportunity for the public to get a firsthand understanding of commercial fishing culture and for the fishing community to tell its’ own story. The free, family friendly event presents all that goes into bringing seafood from the ocean to the table in a way that is hands-on, educational, and fun.

3rd Annual Alec J. Viera Memorial Scholarship Fund: Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament (12:30 pm-5:30 pm)
The third annual Alec J. Viera Memorial Scholarship fund Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament will be taking place at Knuckleheads Bar and Grill located at 85 MacArthur Boulevard, downstairs in the event room. There will be great food, a 50/50 raffle, door prizes, and a full service cash bar. The entry fee will be $50.00 with an optional $10.00 bounty. The prize money will be split 50/50. Don’t worry about missing the Pat’s game because they play at 8:00 pm that night!!! We thank you in advance for your continued support for this most worthy cause!!!

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With temperatures in the upper 60s and low 70s throughout the weekend, there is no excuse to head out and partake in the many events, activities and general goings-on. It’ll be mostly sunny, sunny, and partly cloudy for each respective day of the weekend. Most of the events were pulled from our event calendar  where you can find hundreds of local area events each month. 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? Check out our tutorial. For more info, you can click on each title. Know of another event this weekend? Post a reply!

Friday, May 3rd

Tryworks Open Mike – Featuring: Aaron Alves (7:00 pm -10:00 pm) Tryworks open mic welcomes all, poets, singers, dancers, comics; whatever you bring come join the fun and “let your little light shine.” The featured performer for May is Aaron Alves whose set will take place from 8:00 pm-8:45 pm. Tryworks Auditorium is located in the rear of the First Unitarian Church in New Bedford.

Celtic by Candlelight Featuring The Shenanagans (8:00 pm-11:00 pm)
Head to the Celtic Coffee House for another edition of Celtic by Candlelight, this time featuring the Irish music of The Shenanagans. Enjoy the candlelit ambiance with a glass of wine and an entree from their new menu. FREE admission. All are welcome. The Celtic is increasingly becoming a bigger and bigger player in the music scene and are booked months ahead. The Celtic now serves alcohol, so you won’t have to order coffee and stay up all night!

Saturday, May 4th

Antiques Appraisal Day with Skinner Inc. (9:00 pm -4:00 pm)
Now’s your chance! Find out what your antiques are worth and support educational opportunities for the New Bedford Public Schools at the New Bedford Education Foundation’s “Antiques Appraisal Day” with Skinner, Inc. at the Wamsutta Club. The New Bedford Education Foundation, Skinner Inc., Southcoast Media Group, New Bedford Credit Union, Partners Insurance Group, and Advance Air are teaming up in support of educational opportunities for New Bedford public schools students beyond what can be funded through the local school budget through grants to teachers and non-profits. Chris Barber and Kerry Shrives, experts from Skinner, will evaluate your prized objects in this popular event.

Bladder Cancer Walk (9:00 am -11:00 am)
You can hardly go through life today without knowing someone affected by cancer. Here’s a chance to help those affected by this horrible disease and do something healthy. There will be a $5 walking fee.

Fort Taber World War I Living History Encampment Day 1: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
The Fort Taber~Fort Rodman Historical Association Inc. invites the public to attend a FREE World War I Living History Encampment at Fort Rodman this weekend. Re-enactors portraying American, Canadian, German and Austro-Hungarian soldiers will be present to exhibit items and to talk about the soldiers of the First World War (1914-1918). The event will take place on Saturday, May 4, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sunday, May 5, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. inside Fort Rodman at Fort Taber Park located at 1000C South Rodney French Bouleveard in New Bedford. For more information, please call the museum at 508-994-3938.

ArtWorks! Kentucky Lucky 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm (Dartmouth, MA)
Bring is a hat and your creativity to UMass Dartmouth University Club from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. and enjoy Generous hors’d’oeuves and a complimentary Mint Julep! The best hats to the Derby will win prizes! From 2-4 p.m try the hat workshop at ArtWorks! Supplies will be provided. RSVP ArtWorks! www.artworksforyou.org or Call 508.984.1588.

TL6’s 5th Birthday Celebration 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Wear your TENACIOUS LILLY jewelry and join TL6 for their 5th birthday celebration and enjoy a night of sales and promotions! Get 30% OFF any new TL jewelry, and ALL MARUCA DESIGN handbags, purses & wallets. 20% OFF all GLASS EYE STUDIO. 10% OFF all hanging glass balls & disks and Enchanted World of Boxes. There will be a raffle, door prizes, cupcakes and wine too! You get all this plus friendly conversation & awesome local art! Jenny & Arianna. 508-992-8100.

May Family Movie Night Benefiting The American Cancer Society 8:00 pm-10:00 pm – Acushnet
The Silverbrook Farm of Acushnet is proud to have a long track record of assisting and supporting special causes all around Southern New England, and with this showing of THE FOX and THE HOUND they will offer a portion of every admission to go to the AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY’s RELAY FOR LIFE! At Relay For Life events, communities across the globe come together to honor cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against a disease that has already taken too much. The funds you raise truly make a difference in the fight against cancer – just ask one of the nearly 14 million cancer survivors who will celebrate another birthday this year! For more information about this event click on the title above.

Celtic by Candlelight feat. Brittney Wells & Zach Comtois 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Head to the Celtic for another edition of their popular Celtic by Candlelight series, this time featuring Indie Acoustic Rock performed by the talented Brittney Wells and Zach Comtois. Enjoy the candlelit ambiance with a glass of wine and an entree from thei new menu. Free admission. All are welcome!

Captain Sig & Friends from Deadliest Catch 8:00 pm – 12:00 am
Spend an evening with Captain Sig Hansen, from Discovery Channel’s Deadliest Catch, who will be joined by fellow crew members straight from Dutch Harbor. Get an intimate glimpse into the treacherous world of crab fishing, as the guys share their experiences, never before seen home video, a survival suit contest, and a question and answer session – no topic is off limits! In addition to this performance, the Working Waterfront Festival will host several events that celebrate New Bedford’s rich fishing heritage.

Linked with this performance is The Z’s pre-performance book club discussion of North by Northwestern: A Seafaring Family on Deadly Alaskan Waters by Sig Hansen and Mark Sundeen. 6PM. Free and open to the public.

Sunday, May 5th

Nasketucket Bay Bike Tour 10:00 am – 1:00 pm – Mattapoisett
Challenge yourself! Tour the Nasketucket Bay watershed on this nine-mile guided bike tour hosted by the Coalition’s land protection staff. The tour will begin at the Nasketucket Bay State Reservation parking lot on Brandt Beach Ave, heading along the Phoenix/Mattapoisett Bike Path to a nature overlook on Sconticut Neck Road. There, participants will take a snack break and learn about the Coalition’s effort to protect 400 acres of land around Nasketucket Bay. Then the group will bike back to the parking area. This bay adventure is free! Reservations are required, contact Alicia Pimental at 508-999-6363 x226 or pimental@savebuzzardsbay.org.

Book Reading, Orchard Planting, and Victory Park Clean Up 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Connecting for Change: A Bioneers by the Bay Conference (CFC), a program of the Marion Institute, is excited to invite you to get your hands dirty and help us plant an orchard with the orchard donation recipients, the New Bedford Department of Parks, Recreation, and Beaches, on Sunday, May 5th from 10am-1pm. This free event will take place at Victory Park, located at 244 Brock Ave. in the South End of New Bedford, MA. For more info: http://www.newbedfordguide.com/orchard-planting-park-clean-up/2013/04/30

John Lauter; Mighty Wurlitzer 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Presented by the Eastern Massachusetts Chapter of the American Theatre Organ Society, and featuring the talents of John Lauter, this musical celebration of spring stars The Z’s Wurlitzer pipe organ. Originally designed to take the place of an entire orchestra for the accompaniment of silent films and live acts, this versatile instrument is a musical and mechanical wonder, capable of playing popular music from ragtime to rock and roll. Joining John will be participants from the New Bedford Public Schools performing arts program. Tickets are $15.00.

Fort Taber World War I Living History Encampment Day 2: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Fort Taber~Fort Rodman Historical Association Inc. invites the public to attend a World War I Living History Encampment at Fort Rodman this weekend. Re-enactors portraying American, Canadian, German and Austro-Hungarian soldiers will be present to exhibit items and to talk about the soldiers of the First World War (1914-1918). The free event will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. inside Fort Rodman at Fort Taber Park located at 1000C South Rodney French Bouleveard in New Bedford. For more information, please call the museum at 508-994-3938.

Carl Palmer’s ELP Legacy 8:00 pm -10:00 pm- Fall River
Carl Palmer is perhaps best known as a founding member of Emerson, Lake & Palmer (ELP) and Asia. He is also one of the most respected drummers in rock and roll history. As part of his world tour, Palmer will be promoting the release of his new DVD called “Decade” that will be available at the show. He’ll also be serving up an evening of classic ELP music in a show that will last nearly two hours. Joining Mr. Palmer onstage will be guitarist Paul Bielatowicz and bassist Simon Fitzpatrick. A meet and greet will follow for anyone who purchased a ticket.

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