Are you an archery enthusiast? Hunter? Hobbyist? If you’ve had anything to do with archery in the past two decades you know all about Trader Jan’s Archery Pro Shop. If you are thinking about getting into archery for whatever reason, you will soon know about them!

Since 1991 Trader Jan’s has been serving the archery community in the south coast Masschusetts area. Trader Jan’s is the longest running family owned and operated Archery Pro Shop in Southeastern Massachusetts and for darn good reasons: anything and everything archery related is found under one roof, serviced by a family with decades of experience done in a very friendly way. This is a place where everyone knows your name – as was evident during my entire visit. Current owner and Dartmouth native Jill Oliveira and the frequent customers that came and went, exchanged friendly banter and addressed each other by first name.

The pro-shop is in an unassuming mill building tucked away on the 2nd floor. Don’t be fooled however. You will be shocked when you walk through the mill and open the door to Trader Jan’s.

It’s like a mom & pop version of Dick’s Sporting Goods or a Bass Pro Shop. It’s a rather large spot and to be honest, I had no idea that there was this much to archery. The last time I shot an arrow was when I was a teenager, some time in the Pleistocene. Back then one shot at trees, a coffee can or Wooly Mammoth.

I was curious what had happened in the interim and Jill had explained that one wasn’t restricted to hunting or shooting around in your backyard. There were archery clubs, indoor shooting ranges, and even a 3D video range! Archery had come a long way since I was shooting at cans in the 80s – or since the bow was first invented 15,000 years ago for that matter. While archery was used for military and survival purposes for thousands of years, when firearms came into use, archery went into a steep decline.

It wouldn’t be until the 18th century that archery would undergo a revival through recreational activities. In the 19th century it became a legitimate sport and with the advent of the 20th century and the opening of Asia, the world had learned that it could also be an art form, as Japan practices with Kyūjutsu.

To this long list of archery activities, Jill mentioned that there are a fair amount of couples who go on dates to Trader Jan’s. Popcorn and a movie is way overrated!

Regardless of the reason one takes up the bow and arrow, there are a number of benefits. One of the obvious reasons attached to hunting is that it equals food for the family and perhaps a trophy. Recreationally speaking, whether indoor or outdoors, there is a fair amount of walking. Even in an indoor gallery one has to go back and forth to retrieve arrows to shoot them again. It’s not all “legs” though as there is some upper body strength that is developed from drawing the bow repeatedly.

There is a social aspect when accompanied by friends or family and mentally focus and attention are developed. All the while you learn a new skill. In a way, it is a martial art with all the discipline that comes with it.

In terms of archery gear, there are compound bows for youth and adults, longbows, recurve bows, a variety of sights and targets, arrow rests, bow cases, stabilizers, quivers, crossbows, and hundreds of other accessories. All these can be purchased in person at the shop, or through the online store.

In addition, Trader Jan’s offers a number of services. Want to customize your arrows or bow? Want to repair or refletch your arrows? Bow giving you issues? Want custom strings? No problem. Trader Jan’s has a full service bow repair shop, you bring it in and if it can be repaired Trader Jan’s Archery Pro-Shop Bow repair specialist can fix it.

New to it all? Need some help? Trader Jan’s offers lessons. Have some questions? Check out the FAQ or better yet stop in. Want to get involved in the many events or youth/adult leagues? Check out their dedicated page.

If you aren’t the outdoors type, you can use the indoor ranges. There are 10, 20 and a 40 yard range which is marked from 5 yards to 40 yards. Trader Jan’s offers range rates are $10.00 an hour and $5.00 a half hour with your own gear, per person. $20.00 an hour and $13.00 per half hour with our rental gear, per person. Tuesday’s is their half price shooting day. The rates are $5.00 and hour and $3.00 a half hour with your own gear, per person and $10.00 an hour and $7.00 a half hour with their rental gear, per person.

Off-season hours (from January to August) are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 4:30 PM to 8 PM and Saturday 11 AM to 5 PM. They are closed Sunday, Monday, and Thursday. Busy season hours (August to end of December ) they are open Tuesday through Friday from 4:30 PM to 9 PM and Saturday 11 AM to 5 PM. Closed Sunday & Monday.

The coolest thing I saw while I was there was the area’s only 3D video range. This range has 500 different screens and scenarios. An animal is walking or running through the wild and you shoot specially tipped arrows at a Kevlar screen. Wherever your arrow strikes is lit with a color and recorded. A demo can be seen here. As of the date of this article, rates are $5 for half an hour or $8 an hour. Call ahead to be sure.

So whether you are already an archer or considering taking up a new hobby, you’ll find in Trader Jan’s a world class facility with everything you could possibly need under one roof. All serviced by a friendly, knowledgeable, experienced staff: Jill!

Trader Jan’s Archery Pro-Shop

Jill Oliveira
288 Plymouth Ave
Fall River, Massachusetts 02721
Tues, Wed, Fri: 4:30pm-8:00pm
Saturday: 11:00am-5:00pm

Phone: (774) 627-7743
Email: traderjans@aol.com
Website: www.traderjans.com/
Facebook: facebook.com/pages/Trader-Jans-Archery-Pro-Shop/197241740347687

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Mister Donut was started in 1955 by Harry Winouker

Here is another installment in our Who Remembers? series. You can browse previous articles by using the search bar on the right or by clicking here. These articles are strolls down memory lane. In some cases the buildings, but new businesses have replaced them. In other instances, the buildings or even the properties have been razed. Instead of a building, it may be a TV show, personality, or commercial that no one longer exists. Either way, it can’t stop us from taking the Memory Lane stroll!

As always we would rather this be a discussion. No one knows this area better than those who grew up here! Please, leave constructive criticism, feedback, and corrections. We’d love to hear your anecdotes. Please share!

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Mister Donut is one of those “Who Remembers…?” that is on the fringe of my memories. It’s at the outer limits and extreme range for this 43 year old. I have vague memories of Mister Donut. I don’t recall the addresses, the exterior or the interior. I do remember the important part though: I would order a small “regular” of deliciousness. I distinctly remember that cheesy logo and either white or brown cup – a horrible color that Mister Donut adopted before a certain mail delivery company did. I wouldn’t have it any other color!

When digging up information on Mister Donut, I began with the misconception that it was an utterly defunct business. One of those places that we have fond memories of and that’s it. Nothing physical exists. However, I came to find out that Mister Donut is a modern and incredibly popular coffee chain – just not in our neck of the woods. In fact, Mister Donut has over 10,000 shops and can be found all over the world and is Japan’s most popular coffee chain and pronounced Misutā Dōnatsu. Japan is also where corporate headquarters are. Their Facebook page has 102,000 fans. Go figure.

If you are in Europe, Canada, Asia, even Africa and want a Mister Donut, you can get it. They are a modern chain with a far more expansive menu than they had “back in the day.” New items, more varieties, more more. Blasphemously offering salad, rice, and other healthy fare.

But I’m not having any of that. I’m not going there. These memories are hallowed ground. Watch where you tread modern progress! Leave Britt…er…Mister Donut alone!

Brothers-in -law, Harry Winouker and Bill Rosenberg started a donut shop in 1955. Rosenberg went on to found Dunkin’ Donuts and Winouker went on to found Mister Donut. Ironically, in 1990 Dunkin’ Donuts would purchase the Mister Donut chain and offer all of them the option to change their name to Dunkin’ Donuts.

If you are craving a Mister Donut experience (albeit a modernized version) I believe that the closest Mister Donut is at 64 Rhode Island Ave in Fall River.

Do you recall the locations of the Mister Donuts in the greater New Bedford area? Please share!

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Well, it finally looks like we’re going to get a break from all this weekend rain. I guess, I can stop work on that Ark that I was building. Even better is that this weekend will be the first weekend that will resemble a truly summer weekend. We’ll hit the 80s! There is quite a lot going on in the South Coast and beyond, now that warm weather is here to stay. People are planning events to keep those of us who enjoy seizing life, busy indeed!

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!

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Friday, June 06th

St. Stanislaus Polish Festival: Day 1 (Fall River) (5:00pm-9:00pm)
Delicious Polish and American food, live music, money wheel, fried dough, ice cream, Polish dancers, great children’s games, face painting, bounce house, DJ, gymnastics exhibition. Fun for all! Phone: 508-672-0423. Email: gsfallriver@gmail.com. 36 Rockland Street Fall River, Mass.

Portuguese Kids (5:30pm)
Special performance to aid the A&R Pennies From Heaven Relay for Life Team. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets $30 and include food catered by Innerbay of New Bedford, call (774) 203-9933 for information and tickets.

Painting with a Splash: Red Wine Pour & Girl’s Night Out (7:00pm)
Welcome to Painting with a Splash Where you are the artist! Painting with a Splash is the newest addition to Historic Whaling City Downtown New Bedford. Bringing you an experience of art as entertainment. Add a little wine (BYOB) that will surely tap into your creative side. With step by step instruction and a little music, you and your friends will create the evenings featured painting with a splash of your own uniqueness. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Just a desire to have fun.

Public Lecture: Perilous Oceans: Sea Monsters on Medieval and Renaissance Maps (7:00pm)
Chet Van Duzer will trace the history of sea monsters on European maps, beginning with the earliest mappaemundi on which they appear in the tenth century and continuing to the end of the sixteenth century. One of the most visually engaging elements on these maps, sea monsters are important not only in the history of cartography, art, and zoological illustration, but also in the history of the geography of the marvelous and of western conceptions of the ocean.

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Saturday, June 07th

Allen’s Neck Rummage and Bake Sale (Dartmouth) (9:00-3:00pm)
Allen’s Neck Quaker Meeting House Rummage and bake sale at 739 Horseneck Road.

Indoor/outdoor, multi-vendor yard sale (Acushnet) (9:00am-2:00pm)
Indoor/Outdoor, multi-vendor, yard sale Acushnet Sr. Ctr. building, 59 1/2 South Main Street, Acushnet Rain or shine. We will also be hosting a BBQ vendor. Hamburgers/cheeseburgers, hot dogs, chips and watermelon. Phone: 508 998 0280. Email: acushnetcoa@acushnet.ma.us.

Marion Art Center: “Tapestry of Innovation” (Marion) (10:00am-2:00pm)
Arlene has been a traditional basket maker, making functional baskets since 1981. After many years of creating utilitarian baskets, she acquired the necessary skills to experiment with new forms and shapes. She started making contemporary baskets using many non-traditional materials such as Japanese papers, wire, copper foil, pewter, brass etc. Her new work evolved to conceptual designs that represent ideas rather than functional containers.

Shining Tides Annual Quilt Show 2014 (Dartmouth) (10:00am-5:00pm)
Features a raffle quilt “Jinny’s Garden,” 2013 Hoffman Challenge quilts, vendors, door prizes and more. At UMass Dartmouth Woodland Commons. Admission $7.

Cape Verdean Cultural Center Open House Celebration (11:00-6:00pm)
Live music, dancing, Batukada, arts & crafts, games, prizes, cash bar and more! The Cape Verdean Association in New Bedford invites you to tour the Cape Verdean Cultural Center and learn more about their goals and future plans. 1157 Acushnet Avenue.

New Bedford Ballet: “The Secret Garden” (2:00pm & 8:00pm)
Presents “The Secret Garden” at the Zeiterion theatre. Reserved seating is $20, general admission $15 for adults, $10 for seniors and students, $8 for children 12 and younger. Available at the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center box office and New Bedford ballet Website. 684 Purchase St.

St. Stanislaus Polish Festival: Day 2 (Fall River) (5:00pm-9:00pm)
Delicious Polish and American food, live music, money wheel, fried dough, ice cream, Polish dancers, great children’s games, face painting, bounce house, DJ, gymnastics exhibition. Fun for all! Phone: 508-672-0423. Email: gsfallriver@gmail.com. 36 Rockland Street Fall River, Mass.

GLBTQ Pride Dance (7:00pm-11:00pm)
First GLBTQ PRIDE DANCE in New Bedford sponsored by an Episcopal Church!! $10./ticket, includes DJ Sarah Mello, beverages, munchies and a fantastic time!!! Tickets are limited, a few tickets will be available at the door. Phone: 508-992-4656. Email: spring44@comcast.net. St. Martin’s Episcopal Church Hall Corner of County and Rivet Streets New Bedford.

Silverbrook Farm ACUSHNET Country Store Season Opening (9:00-am-5:00pm)
Silverbrook Country Store officially opens for the season! We will have SPRING PRODUCE, EMACK and BOLIOS’s ICE CREAM, JAMS, BREADS, PIES and MUCH MUCH MORE! For directions and contact information, click on the event title or email them at thesilverbrookfarm@gmail.com! It is the beginning of a GREAT SEASON!

Painting with a Splash: Flip Flop Say & Fun City (3:00pm & 7:00pm)
Welcome to Painting with a Splash Where you are the artist! Painting with a Splash is the newest addition to Historic Whaling City Downtown New Bedford. Bringing you an experience of art as entertainment. Add a little wine (BYOB) that will surely tap into your creative side. With step by step instruction and a little music, you and your friends will create the evenings featured painting with a splash of your own uniqueness. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Just a desire to have fun.

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Sunday, June 08th

St. Stanislaus Polish Festival: Day 3 (Fall River) (11:00am-3:00pm)
Delicious Polish and American food, live music, money wheel, fried dough, ice cream, Polish dancers, great children’s games, face painting, bounce house, DJ, gymnastics exhibition. Fun for all! Phone: 508-672-0423. Email: gsfallriver@gmail.com. 36 Rockland Street Fall River, Mass.

Shining Tides Annual Quilt Show 2014 (Dartmouth) (11:00am-3:00pm)
Features a raffle quilt “Jinny’s Garden,” 2013 Hoffman Challenge quilts, vendors, door prizes and more. At UMass Dartmouth Woodland Commons. Admission $7.

Painting with a Splash: Nantucket Cottage (1:00pm)
Welcome to Painting with a Splash Where you are the artist! Painting with a Splash is the newest addition to Historic Whaling City Downtown New Bedford. Bringing you an experience of art as entertainment. Add a little wine (BYOB) that will surely tap into your creative side. With step by step instruction and a little music, you and your friends will create the evenings featured painting with a splash of your own uniqueness. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Just a desire to have fun.

Neil Diamond Tribute Show (1:00-3:00pm)
Acushnet Historical Society presents Neil Diamond Tribute Show featuring “Solitary Man” Bill Reidy. Admission FREE. Acushnet Council on Aging, 59 1/2 South Main St.

12th Annual Benefit Pops Concert at Tabor Academy (Marion) (3:00-4:00pm)
Tri-County Symphonic Band. Concert program entited “Fairy Tales, Witches and Wizards.” Tickets $25 and all proceeds benefit the Tri-County Music Association’s John R. Pandolfi Scholarship Fund. Fireman Performing Arts Center at Hoyt Hall, Tabor Academy, 235 Front St.

Dartmouth 350th Incorporation Celebration & Fireworks (Dartmouth) (4:00-9:00pm)
Music, fireworks, fun! Join the town of Dartmouth in celebrating their 350th anniversary!

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

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Let’s face it–we all could use a little pampering thanks to our modern multi-tasking, often on-the-go lifestyles. Warmer weather creeping in warrants the perfect time to invest in your summertime style.

Besides, who doesn’t want to kick off the season with confidence? I’m sure some of us could use a bit of grooming before the swimsuit and skin shedding season starts. And I’ve got just the spot to share with you.

Invest in Looking & Feeling Your Best

Head over to Búzí Salon, located at 341 Acushnet Ave in Downtown New Bedford, and get glowing just in time for summer. Búzí is a full service salon and spa offering hair, nail and skin services for men and woman.

Salon owner Rosa Figueiredo opened her slice of serendipity four years ago and left no luxury out when it came to designing and decorating her little oasis. The beautiful brick building adds a hint of history while the serene décor creates an atmosphere of pure peace.

Búzí’s clean and private rooms help you relax and escape during massage and skincare treatments. Candlelit spa services are also available, adding ambiance to the already calming environment that will leave you feeling refreshed and revitalized. I have to start by saying my favorite find at Búzí Salon–The shampoo chair.

It really is epic. You know that awkward, uncomfortable feeling you get while you’re trying to enjoy someone scrubbing your scalp clean while you lean your head back in the salon sink? How about an automatic, reclining shampoo chair rather than struggling to extend your neck and save yourself from a back bath? Do yourself a favor and try it out. You will thank me later.

Spring into Summer

In the mood for a new dew? Why not brighten up with some highlights? Feeling frumpy? Rejuvenate your skin with a coconut margarita facial. Refresh your existing style or tame your mane with a Keratin treatment. Say goodbye to stress with a deep tissue massage. Whether you need an eyebrow wax, manscaping, or a smooth and clean bikini area, Búzí offers a salon service for you. Ladies, you should know that Búzí is the only spot in downtown New Bedford where you can get a Brazilian wax. (You’re Welcome)

Take it from me… I’ve had my Cosmo license for ten years now. So I’m no stranger to the beauty industry. But now that most of my time is spent in mommy mode, studying and writing, I was a bit out of touch with self-care. After a long New England winter, I decided to get primped and pampered at Buzi.

I appreciate a stylist who takes time with my locks. There really is nothing like the soft patting of a color brush on my scalp and someone else blow-drying and styling my hair while I struggle to stay awake in the chair. It’s honestly one of the most relaxing things I do for myself every six weeks. (Confession) Got me some killer highlights and a sexy stylish haircut to match. Like I said, I know the industry; my hair is very healthy and I didn’t even make it to my car before I received a compliment on my new dew. The proof is in picture gallery below.

Massage Skincare & Wax Services

When it came time for my 90-minute facial including a 30-minute neck, shoulder and foot massage…let’s just say I felt like I was on vacation as soon as I smelled the warm coconut oil that Rosa gets from a local woman in St. Maarten who grinds the coconuts herself! My esthetician, Marta (skilled skin expert) seriously serenaded me with soft music, deep breathing exercises to relax pre -eyebrow wax and a fabulous facial experience. Star shaped soft lights, spa music and the warm massage bed was just what I needed to drift away from daily routine into sweet serenity.

Marta shared with me all the benefits and techniques of a facial; relaxation, smooth and radiant skin, deep cleansing and exfoliation, extractions (optional), even complexion, increased circulation, releases toxins, hydrates and protects skin from free radicals and sun damage, and brightens and tones skin for soft glowing results.

Protection from the sun is a major factor to consider now that I’m in my 30’s; it’s time to toss the straight baby oil and opt for some serious sunblock. I walked out of Buzi feeling like a boss. My skin is glowing and I couldn’t have asked for a better massage. Marta and Linda are excellent estheticians that can even set you up with a skincare regime.

Check out just some of the services awaiting you at Búzí:

• Hot Stone
• Sports
• Reflexology
• Bamboo Fusion
• Hot Stone
• Chair Massage
• Ear Coning
• Deep Tissue
• Spa Parties

Wax:

• Brows
• Manicure
• Pedicure
• Facials

Búzí Salon Services (prices are based on hair length & thickness)

• Haircut & Style
• Root Touchup
• Color
• Gloss
• Full/Partial Highlights
• Face Frame Foils
• Perms
• Keratin Treatment

Búzí’s Favorite Summer Services:

Keratin-Express Blow Out: Cut down on the hot blow dry time, reduce volume and frizz for smoother shinier hair this summer.
Beach Wave Perm: Perfect summer style with little maintenance for hassle free beach wave.
Hair Feathers: Fun feathers make expressing your creative style easy and temporary.

****Spring Into Summer Specials****

$65—90 Minute Custom Facial: includes a sixty minute margarita, coconut facial and half hour massage hand and foot massage.
$59—Brazilian Wax: Experience a gentle hair removal service with a new cirepil wax.
10 % off Men’s Special: Includes an hour facial, back or chest wax

Why not look as beautiful on the outside as you are on the inside? Make a hair appointment with stylist Shakira, indulge in a pregnancy massage by Kerri (she has chiropractic experience), see skin specialists Marta and Linda, or set up your nail and/or facial appointment with Jane.

Búzí also offers gift certificates, free consultations and a premium selection of products to help you stay salon stylin’. Make time to unwind and stop in Búzí today. You will leave looking and feeling like new-I definitely did!

BUZI BEAUTY BONUS: The first five readers to mention this article will receive $10 off any regular priced service. (Sorry, not valid on products or any other merchandise)

Don’t forget to “Like” Buzi on Facebook and “Follow” on Twitter for updates on sales and services that change like the seasons in New England.

Facebook: facebook.com/BuziSalon
Twitter: twitter.com/BuziSalon

Walk-Ins Welcome —-Appointments Preferred.

**Now Hiring Experienced Massage Therapist & Hairstylist**

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Are you planning a wedding, sweet sixteen birthday, or corporate gathering? Have the family together for a special occasion and want to memorialize it for future enjoyment? Going to a half dozen or more companies to find the right photographer, DJ, lighting specialist, Master of Ceremonies, etc. can be a time consuming and often frustrating task.

Ensemble Events is a Southcoast entertainment company that prides itself on providing all of your entertainment needs under one roof (and then some) in a worry-free, FUN, and friendly atmosphere. One call – done. The DJ or MC can often determine the entire vibe of life of your special day – so you want to have the ultimate confidence in your choice. Spend one minute with co-owner (his wife Casey is the other owner) and New Bedford born Charles Vieira and you’ll know pretty darn fast that you have the right person. That’s exactly what I did one Wednesday afternoon to gain insight into a company I’ve been hearing a heck of a lot of word-of-mouth about.

I thoroughly enjoy being in the presence of creative, motivated, inspired and enthusiastic people and I had my hands full with Charles! Charles or “Chuck,” and I quickly dove into conversation about his passion: being relied on to bring his special brand of fun to your very special event.

I choose these words with certainty, because Chuck knows with supreme confidence that he will smack it out of the proverbial ballpark. So when he is relied on to be an integral part in the success of your all-important day, he welcomes it with gusto. As far as he is concerned it’s a done deal!

Chuck and his wife and Casey take their role seriously and fully understand that this is likely one of, if not the most important day of a person’s life up to that point. A lot of worry and concern goes into planning these events and they feel that it often detracts the planners from other important elements. After seeing friends and family go through frustrations of multiple phone calls, lackadaisical responses, and poor quality service, they saw a genuine need that had to be filled. Thus the inspiration for Ensemble Events.

Ensemble Events, will not only “MC” or DJ your event and set the tone for the entire day, but he will also provide an elegant photo booth and paparazzi wall to capture the fun, and ALL of your lighting needs: personalized monogram light, uplighting, dance floor, and more. One phone call; half a dozen worries dissolved. The paparazzi wall is great for proms, charity events, Black Tie affairs, or anyone who wants to feel like a celebrity if only for a few minutes! When it comes to his photo booth – this isn’t your chintzy “mall” version – but the fancy, superior version.

Chuck and Casey have the experience and expertise to help make one’s event something they will remember forever. Through the years, they have worked tirelessly to improve their products, services, and overall philosophies. They focus on the overall experience, and come up with plans and contingencies to keep guests informed, involved, and entertained.

They meet with all of the clients several times before the event and through those visits it’s not uncommon for Chuck to become friends with his clients!

Chuck is so passionate about Ensemble Events that all his spare time is spent with his family – wife Casey, and sons Carter (age 6) and Alden (age 7)…or with Ensemble Events. He is always trying to learn new ways to improve what he does, look for creative and innovate ways to ramp up your event, and the overall quality of his business and relationship with customers.

In just over a year Ensemble Events have established themselves as the premier photo booth rental company in the New Bedford area, provided services to hundreds of events and weddings, and donated over $5,000 in service and monetary donations to local charities and community organizations. Chuck and Casey’s burning desire is to reach their goal: for Ensemble Events to be the premier event entertainment company anywhere! They have thousands of happy clients from the Cape to Boston and growing, so they are certainly on their way!

As always, I would never expect one to take my word for it. You can read some fantastic testimonials, or check out the website or Facebook and see for yourself! Here are some fine, recent examples of his solid work:

• Wareham High School Prom
• Boston University School of Theology Student Association
• UMass Dartmouth Senior Roast
• Community Nursing and Hospice Gala
• Angela’s Sweet 16 
• Sarah’s Bat Mitzvah

Where Ensemble Events really shines is when Chuck brings all his wedding experience to bear. He understands that the moments that happen during the reception are going to the most memorable. So with that in Chuck places great emphasis on setting the tone for the entire evening.

Tone, atmosphere, environment are crucial elements to a successful wedding reception. It’s a responsibility he is thrilled to undertake and one he does in a superior fashion and with more enthusiasm than anyone else. He will not only communicate with you the customer on a regular basis, but he’ll make your life much easier by pro-actively carrying that communication process to other vendors and coordinators – saving you even more time and frustration. How’s that for customer service!?

So if you are having a special event and like the idea of making one phone call, then focusing on other aspects or even relaxing before the event day, then Chuck Vieira and Ensemble Events are your go-to entertainment company in the South Coast!

Chuck has one eye on the future and is working on adding a video booth and even live music – even more services under one roof.

Ensemble Events

Charles Vieira
Phone: 508-287-0146
Website: ensemble-events.com/
Facebook: facebook.com/ensembleevents
Online Contact: ensemble-events.com/#!contact-us/cj3d

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By Kaylie Krauzyk

A ouija board was propped up against the wall with letters facing the room. Stolen by an overnight guest some years ago, it was fedex’d back a few days later with a handwritten note that said: “Make it stop.” I’ve never believed in the stigma of a ouija board or ghosts but in an occult place, expect the unexpected.

On a drizzly Wednesday afternoon, a visit to the Lizzie Borden Bed & Breakfast Museum in Fall River was a fun way to spend some time downtown. About twelve other folks and myself, from young kids to adults, were each interested in the mystery of the “Murder House” and the popular story that dates back to August 4, 1892.

Our tour guide Robin led us around the house, giving an in-depth account of the Borden family history. All of the furniture has been replaced except for the original couch where Andrew Borden was killed. Newer sofas and lounge chairs still feel like classic late eighteenth century style with floral prints and dark hues. Black and white pictures of family members can be found in each room.

All of the original wood still holds the house together and I never knew that it used to be a two-family home before Andrew Borden bought it. A penny-pincher, he wouldn’t pay for gas lighting or working indoor plumbing. An outhouse in the yard and basins in all of the rooms got the job done. I cringe at the thought of what that must’ve been like.

During the infamous trial in New Bedford that lasted for 13 days, Lizzie Borden had been held in the Taunton jail and was acquitted within fifteen minutes after an hour of court deliberation. Biases of the time were strong and some believed that because she was a woman, she couldn’t have possibly committed such heinous crimes. Or could she?

Moving into the dining room, Robin told us about a case of food poisoning that had hit the family during a summer heatwave. As I listened, I couldn’t help but stare at what I thought was a washboard that the maids probably used. Actually, it was an autopsy board with numerous holes in it that would let the blood drain from bodies that were examined in that very room. Talk about putting rooms to “other uses”.

Sound travels quickly as Robin stomped one foot that shook the entire house. These were private people we’re talking about. Andrew Borden locked all the doors, even if someone was home. Speculation as to how the murderer could’ve made their way around without being noticed still remains questionable.

Moving to the bedrooms, a portrait of Andrew Borden filled a frame between two doorways. Visitors wondered if he ever smiled, looked stern all the time, or maybe didn’t have any teeth. Actually, he and his wife, Abby Borden, wore upper dentures that aligned their mouths differently. For a man that didn’t want working indoor plumbing or lighting, dental work was certainly a priority.

All three doors near the master bedroom had been locked on the day of the murder. A female volunteer from the group laid face down in the same way Abby Borden’s body had been found in a staged reenactment. 19 strong blows, leaving deep 4” gashes, spun Abby Borden around and knocked her face down. She died an hour and a half before her husband. I bet the killer had been fueled with an intense rage that empowered them to kill Andrew Borden in a similar way.

Antique portraits of Lizzie and her sister Emma with their biological mother, Sarah Anthony (Morse) Borden, fill frames atop one table in what used to be Emma’s bedroom. Lizzie is a spitting image of Sarah and the photo of them together feels like a happier time. Sarah died during childbirth when Emma was only 12 years old. During the murders, Emma had been in Europe, absent from the tragedies at home.

Ascending to the third floor felt a little dangerous as the old staircase creaked and barely gave our feet enough room to step on. The ceiling slanted as we were close to the rooftop and if I didn’t pay attention, I think I could’ve easily banged my head. A dimly lit bedroom in the corner reminded me “Paranormal Activity” with its lack of lighting and coldness; overnight guests get the privilege of sleeping in there. The room right near the stairs was where the family’s maid, Bridget “Maggie” Sullivan, slept. Maggie disappeared after the trial and went to live with her Irish family in Montana. I’d say it’s a fair guess that she wanted to get away from all the horror she had witnessed. Her room was silent and empty with a small window that let in a little ray of sunshine. I couldn’t shake the feeling that staying up there could make you feel pretty isolated.

If these floral papered walls could talk to us today, I think they would have a lot to say about what happened on August 4, 1892. Is is possible that a schoolteacher of wealthy status and influence could have done such terrible things out of rage or contempt? Or was it something else altogether? Regardless, interpretations of this case come from many ideas and theories change over time. It’s unique that the notoriety of the Lizzie Borden murders continues to this day, over 100 years later. I wonder what else could come to light one day.

The Lizzie Borden Bed & Breakfast Museum is located on 230 Second Street in Fall River. Tours are offered daily on the hour from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. This bed and breakfast museum is open all year round and closed major holidays. B&B guests can stay overnight for an extended tour and enjoy a home-cooked breakfast in the dining room of “many uses”. Group tours are available by appointment only. Check out the gift shop located behind the house for unique items and mementos. All major credit cards accepted. Visit lizzie-borden.com or call (508) 675-7333 for more information.

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By Kaylie Krauzyk

A carved statue of a bear standing upright holding a fish in its mouth is tucked in the corner. Directly across, large cube and bag-shaped targets sit piled together adjacent to a wide counter filled with fishing hooks and lures. Bulls-eye mats and arrows made of fiberglass and plastic, some decorated with feathers, stand neatly packed in a row alongside carrying cases and totes. An entire wall is decorated with bows of all different shapes, sizes, and makes.

“Serving the Archery community proudly since 1991”

That’s the guarantee of Trader Jan’s Archery Pro-Shop where veteran shooters and newcomers like myself are encouraged to learn and grow in the sport of archery. This isn’t your typical gym class experience. Proper stance, head straight, fingers tucked, and opposite arm up and out are just a few of the many things to remember when getting into the groove. Aim too high, and your arrow whizzes right over the mark and into the wall beyond. Aim too low, and your arrow could just make the outer rim of the oval, or fall with a thud to the floor.

With careful, steady aim and a quick release, move your elbow as if you were nudging someone out of the way. Get this down and you could be hitting your target in no time.

Being at Trader Jan’s feels like stepping into a small scale version of Bass Pro Shops, minus most of the deer heads, hunting weapons, and all-terrain outdoor clothing. Various string, bow, arrow, and target accessories are available for purchase. Compound, long, and recurve bows are neatly hooked and tagged along the wall. This display reminds me of a shoe display from Olympia Sports or Dick’s Sporting Goods.

Archery isn’t easy. I can’t even imagine how a stunt double managed to backflip and jump around a training course in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire movie (maybe it was just movie magic?). I’d poke an eye out like Ralphie from The Christmas Story for sure. Your arms and especially biceps, get a workout from holding the bow steady while you practice shoot four arrows at a time. The indoor range covers 20 to 40 yards of space. And we’re going for short range targets here on first visits. Nothing like the woods decor and advanced hunting targets that are staged next to the practice area.

Trader Jan’s offers range rates are $10.00 an hour and $5.00 a half hour with your own gear, per person. $20.00 an hour and $13.00 per half hour with our rental gear, per person. Tuesday’s is their half price shooting day; the rates are $5.00 and hour and $3.00 a half hour with your own gear, per person and $10.00 an hour and $7.00 a half hour with their rental gear, per person. Off-season hours (from January to August) are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 4:30 PM to 8 PM and Saturday 11 AM to 5 PM. They are closed Sunday, Monday, and Thursday. Busy season hours (August to end of December ) they are open Tuesday through Friday from 4:30 PM to 9 PM and Saturday 11 AM to 5 PM. Closed Sunday & Monday.

A visit to Trader Jan’s Archery Pro-Shop could be the idea you haven’t thought of when it comes to making plans with friends or even for a date night. Staff are courteous and professional, facilities are well-maintained, and you go at your own pace. Be care with those long bows and arrows; you don’t want to put an eye out!

Trader Jan’s Archery Pro-Shop is located at 288 Plymouth Avenue in Fall River within the mill; it’s just floors apart from Lazer Gate and Straight Shooters Billiards. Call (774) 627-7743 or check out http://www.traderjans.com/ for more information on their offerings which include bow repair services, hunting gear, and custom archery equipment options.

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We still haven’t shaken the passing showers theme that seems to have been commonly threaded throughout the past few weekends. Yes, moderate temperatures are here to stay – but the rain doesn’t want to seem to let up. If you’re like me, you actually enjoy some rain here and there. It’s good for the earth, it’s good for the soul. However, when you work all week and want to head outdoors to blow off some steam, you want a sunny, clear weekend once in a while! While we’ll dip into the lower 40s in terms of low temperatures, we’ll reach a high of 70 degrees on Sunday. Let’s get out there and enjoy the many things to do on the South Coast!

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Friday, May 30th

6th Annual Our Sisters’ School Visual and Performing Arts Festival (5:00pm-7:00pm)
Live performances at 6 p.m. student led tours at 7 p.m. light refreshments and silent and Parent Association raffle also available. 145 Brownell Ave.

Painting with a Splash: Red Wine Pour & Night In Boston (7:00pm)
Welcome to Painting with a Splash Where you are the artist! Painting with a Splash is the newest addition to Historic Whaling City Downtown New Bedford. Bringing you an experience of art as entertainment. Add a little wine (BYOB) that will surely tap into your creative side. With step by step instruction and a little music, you and your friends will create the evenings featured painting with a splash of your own uniqueness. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Just a desire to have fun.

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Saturday, May 31st

“Big Bugs” Bug Tasting (Sandwich) (9:00am-4:00pm)
At Heritage Museums and Gardens: David Rogers “Big Bugs” Bug Tasting and Bug Bash. Crafts, insect safaris, meet the artist and more. Exhibit will run through Oct. 26. 67 Grove St. Sandwich.

Indoor Yard Sale (Acushnet) (9:00am-2:00pm)
Come one come all! Great buys! Bargain prices, lots to see! Yard sale items at fantastic prices. Directions: Stone church on right down the hill from Parting Ways Intersection and Town Hall. Registration/reservations: not applicable. Phone: 508-995-0362. Email: patwessling@mac.com. Acushnet Wesley United Methodist Church 67 Main Street Acushnet, Mass. 02743.

Craft and vendor fair (Middleboro) (9:00-3:00pm)
Craft and vendor fair hosted by Hannah Shaw Chapter No. 147, OES. Crafts, baked goods, refreshments and vendors, such as Lia Sophia, Tastefully Simple, Thirty-One Bags and More! Crafters and vendors should call 508-446-5592 for information regarding reserving a table. $20-$25 plus 1 donated item for opportunities. May Flower Lodge 46 South Main Street Middleboro.

Westport Town Farm Lecture (10:00am-12:00pm)
Lecture “Beset by Idleness and Intemperance: Paupers and Transients of the Poor Farm,” Free for members, $5 for non-members. 830 Drift Road, Westport.

Doodles Arts & Crafts Bake Sale at 3rd Eye (10:30am-12:30pm)
Join the Doodles Art Session and check out the home made treats that will line the window into the classroom. Check out some of the great projects the children have worked on and much, much, more.

Friends of the Tiverton Libraries Book Sale (10:00am-3:00pm)
Annual Book Sale ETC. Thousands of quality used books from $0.25-$2. Members preview 8 a.m.-10 a.m. join for $10. Free admission. In addition to great bargains on gently-used books, this community-wide event has previously offered a cookout, bake sale, plant sale and raffles. Ranger Elementary School, 278 N. Brayton Road.

Newport Art Museum: “Very simple Charm: The Early Life and Work of Richard Morris Hunt in Newport 1858-1878” (5:00pm-7:00pm)
Griswold House Sesquicentennial exhibit “Very simple Charm: The Early Life and Work of Richard Morris Hunt in Newport 1858-1878,” Celebrate the opening of the summer exhibitions. Cash bar. Members FREE, non-members $10 suggested donation. Cash bar. May 31-Sept. 14. 76 Bellevue Ave.

Meat, Seafood and More Raffle (5:00-8:00pm)
At the Holy Name of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. 5 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. meat raffle. Over 50 winners. Serving: Chicken Parmesan w with baked ziti, $9. 121 Mt. Pleasant St.

Painting with a Splash: The Girl & Stormy Night (3:00pm & 7:00pm)
Welcome to Painting with a Splash Where you are the artist! Painting with a Splash is the newest addition to Historic Whaling City Downtown New Bedford. Bringing you an experience of art as entertainment. Add a little wine (BYOB) that will surely tap into your creative side. With step by step instruction and a little music, you and your friends will create the evenings featured painting with a splash of your own uniqueness. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Just a desire to have fun.

“9th Annual “Men Who Cook, Women Who Sing” (Middleboro) (6:00pm-7:00 pm)
At the First Unitarian Universalist Society of Middleboro. Enjoy the talent and tastes of chefs and singers in the community. Suggested donation of $25 at the door, $20 for seniors. (508) 947-1935. 25 South Main St.

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Sunday, June 01

Southeastern Massachusetts Festival Chorus: Annual Spring Concert (7:00 pm)
The program will sample the vast and varied collection of wonderful movie music that has been created over the years. Nearly 100 singers will be joined by SMFC’s signature orchestra for this sparkling retrospective of motion picture favorites.

The program will feature such silver screen classics as Carly Simon’s rousing anthem from “Working Girl,” Let the River Run, John Williams’ solemn tribute Hymn to the Fallen from “Saving Private Ryan,” and Annie Lenox’s soulful Into the West from the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy. At the Friedman Middle School Theater. Admission is $18 for adults, $15 for seniors and students, $12 for children twelve and under, $2 off per ticket for Supporting Members or groups of 8 or more.

Art and Artifacts in Bloom (Taunton) (10:00am-5:00pm)
A brilliant floral extravaganza titled Art and Artifacts in Bloom. A unique juxtaposition of art, artifacts, and flowers, Art and Artifacts in Bloom will feature arrangements by 14 prominent regional artists. Registration/reservations not required. Phone: 5086791071. Email: dab@lizzieborden.org. 451 Rock St. Fall River.

Tumbleweed 2014 Vintage Motorcycle Show (East Freetown) (12:00-4:00pm)
2014 Tumbleweed Vintage Motorcycle Show at Tom & Jimmy’s at The Star Drive-In. 205 Myricks Street, East Taunton. This is our 15th annual show. Third time at this location. In 2013 we had close to 400 vintage motorcycles!

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by: Lara Harrington, ISSA, ACSM

Now that the temperatures are starting to rise you may be feeling the urgency to shed the layer (or 2) that winter left behind. In fact, given that the winter was exceptionally brutal, I strongly urge you to really live it up this summer. Wear as little as possible and soak up all the Vitamin D your body’s been longing for (just don’t forget your sunblock if you’re exposed for more than 15 minutes).

If the thought of wearing very little frightens you a bit, now is the time to clean up your act. Here are the three most important things to stay on top of if you want to look and feel amazing this summer.

Exercise

No brainer, I know. But how much exercise should you be getting and what types of exercise? My take is that if you plan to workout everyday, you may get in a solid 4-5 workouts weekly. After all, life happens. Every workout regimen should include strength (weight lifting), cardio, conditioning (it’s different & better than just cardio), and rest.

• Strength means you’re lifting enough weight to make you stronger. Scrap the little dumbbells. Plan 2-3 days of strength.
• Cardio should challenge just that – your cardiovascular capabilities. Don’t waste your time on the elliptical – make it worth every second. Try a shorter amount of time with a lot more effort. If you’re not breaking a sweat during your cardio session, then it’s not really cardio. Plan 2 – 3 days for cardio.
• Conditioning means you’re pushing your cardio intensity enough to make you faster and have more power. No dilly-dallying. Set your intervals and give it everything you’ve got. Plan 2 – 3 days for conditioning.
• Rest means just that – rest. All of your hard work transpires while you rest. All your progress takes shape while you rest. Recovery is where it’s at. Plan for at least 1 day of full rest.

Your week may look something like this:

• Monday, Wednesday, Friday: Strength & Conditioning
• Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: Cardio
• Sunday: Rest!

Eat Well

It’s not just about hitting the gym. You’ve heard us say it before – you can’t out train a bad diet. But you can incorporate some things that will make a healthy diet more sustainable.

• Lean & Green baby! The first thing you should consider when deciding what to eat is vegetables (like dark leafy greens). Proteins & fats are easy – it’s the veggies that will require some prioritizing.
• Drink your water! Go out and find yourself the best water bottle ever. One that you can have with you at all times. You should be consuming ½ your weight in ounces (if you weigh 150lbs, you should be drinking 75oz. of water daily). Do the math and figure out how many times you should be re-filling your new bottle. *tip* Drink a glass of water first thing in the morning – before even getting out of bed. Sit up when your alarm goes off and take your time knocking down 8oz. Your liver will love you for it!
• Plan ahead. No doubt eating healthy requires some planning. The good news is that eventually the planning becomes habitual and much less work. To help you out I developed a meal planner that you can download and use as your roadmap for the week. It will help you be thoughtful and organized with the food you buy, prepare, and eat. It’s an invaluable tool that is a staple in my kitchen and should also be in yours.

Sleep

It is not over-rated and it is not negotiable. Sleep is sexy and it is imperative for all living functions. Remember the rest and recovery we discussed earlier? Well, it cannot happen without sleep. Restful sleep may not come easy to you – especially if you’re an adrenaline junkie. But that doesn’t mean you give up on it. You may have to experiement with some night time routines that can help you calm your mind. Check out this article for some of my go-to practices that help me quiet down and catch some beautiful Z’s.

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Here is another installment in our Who Remembers? series. You can browse previous articles by using the search bar on the right or by clicking here. These articles are strolls down memory lane. In some cases the buildings, but new businesses have replaced them. In other instances, the buildings or even the properties have been razed. Instead of a building, it may be a TV show, personality, or commercial that no one longer exists. Either way, it can’t stop us from taking the Memory Lane stroll!

As always we would rather this be a discussion. No one knows this area better than those who grew up here! Please, leave constructive criticism, feedback, and corrections. We’d love to hear your anecdotes. Please share!

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In this installment of “Who Remembers…?” we take another stroll down a memory lane that will involve some mouth watering memories. It seems, in my case anyway, that many fond memories revolve around food and drink. They seem to serve as a mnemonic anchor – you not only remember that first pizza, ice cream, or steak, but these evoke the conversations, laughs and people in our lives during those moments.

A&W Restaurant is one that evokes strong memories, particularly the one on Route 6 in Fairhaven, where Honey Dew is today. While I don’t particularly recall what the building looked like, I do recall the big, brightly lit sign and of course, the iconic “frosty” mug. As a kid, a gimmick as simple as a frosty mug was all it would take to get me and my brother Mike to recommend a visit!

Of course, A&W had so much more than gimmick and marketing going on for itself. That root beer or as the kids would say today “Dat root beer.” A&W is synonymous with root beer. It conjures that rich, mildly spicy flavor of founder Roy W. Allen’s recipe that he created one hot, California summer day in 1919 and sold from a stand.

Allen’s motivation was a parade to honor WWI veteran’s. He sought something refreshing to cool down spectators and participants, and bought a recipe from a pharmacist in Arizona. Yes, a pharmacist since at that time soda or tonic was not a dessert, but a concoction for health. Root beer takes its name from the root or bark of the Sassafras tree and was a lightly alcoholic beverage, hence the “beer” aspect of its name.

Allen’s idea was to promote a health drink (minus the alcohol) that would cool the locals down at an irresistible price: a whopping 5 cents! He succeeded in doing this so well that he almost immediately took on a partner, Frank Wright and they went into the root beer business, named after the first letters of their surnames.

In 1923 they opened up their flagship drive-thru in Sacramento, California and by the early 1970s, they would have more stores than McDonald’s all over the world!

Do you remember the Family Burger mascots Papa Burger, Mama Burger, Teen Burger, and Baby Burger or the Great Root Bear, also called Rooty? The Papa Burger which was “…two 1/8-pound beef patties, with two slices of American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and A&W’s proprietary sauce, on a sesame seed bun”? The mouth watering curly fries, onion rings, fish & chips and hot dogs? The delicious root beer float at the end of the meal?

*sigh*

Besides the Fairhaven location there was an A&W in New Bedford on Acushnet Avenue (anyone remember where?) that offered a car hop service. Wouldn’t it be a kicker to have a retro A&W with car hop service brought back the area? With all the local car shows and 50s nights, we’d have a spot to retire to! Someone make some phone calls and make it happen!

A&W restaurants still exist all over the country and many are doing rather well. Today the company is owned by the Dr. Pepper Snapple Group. The nearest locations are at 1460 Putnam Pike, Smithfield, RI – 401.949.9892 and 297 Route 28, Harwich Port, MA – 508.432.9838.

Well, now that we’ve taken this stroll? Maybe I’ll bump into you in Smithfield or Harwich Port in the future – we can share a toast over a frosty mug.

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