The Friends of Jack Foundation has launched a social media campaign dubbed the #TutuChallenge to raise money to purchase holiday toys for children in need on the SouthCoast. The #TutuChallenge invites influencers from across the region to don a red tutu in a social media post and then pass the …
Read More »New Bedford “Walk Towards Peace” to honor those who have been victims of homicide, Nov. 14
Come join the PACE YB Youth Development Center’s “Walk Towards Peace” #WTP on Thursday, November 14th at 6:30pm on the steps of City Hall. There will be a lighting of candles honoring those who have been victims of homicide followed by a walk to support an end to this violence …
Read More »New Bedford to observe Veterans Day 2019 with parade, service, and guest speakers
The members of New Bedford’s Veterans Advisory Board extend an invitation to area residents to attend New Bedford’s Veterans Day Parade. The Veterans Day Parade will be held on Monday, November 11, beginning at 11:00 a.m. It is presented by the City of New Bedford Veterans Advisory Board Veterans Day …
Read More »Rosemary S. Tierney Community Center dedicated in New Bedford
Mayor Jon Mitchell, joined by former Mayor Rosemary S. Tierney and her family and friends, along with current and former City officials, formally dedicated the Hazelwood Senior Center in Mayor Tierney’s honor on Friday morning. In May, Mayor Mitchell proposed that former Mayor Tierney be honored for her many public …
Read More »New Bedford cold weather overflow shelter open tonight, November 8
Due to the expected low temps for this evening, the overflow will be opened tonight. All guests should plan to arrive for 6pm and the cutoff time will be 8:30pm. Dinner will be served between 6pm and 7:30pm and we wrap up between 9:45pm and 10pm. As a reminder, the …
Read More »C.A.R.E. Southcoast Animal Shelter visits Winslow School to learn about animal care and pack “doggie bags”
“Karen Stefanik a dedicated volunteer at C.A.R.E. Southcoast Animal Shelter came to Winslow School to talk to students about caring for animals. The PBIS Ambassadors of Kindness started a community service project to collect items to help the animals at this shelter. With the help of the Winslow Families generous …
Read More »Wareham Police announces annual “Stuff-a-Cruiser” toy drive
The Wareham Police Association will be hosting its annual “Stuff-a-Cruiser” toy drive. It will be held on Saturday, December 7, at Target and Walmart from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Every year the association collects toys for underprivileged local families, and we look forward to another successful year. We welcome …
Read More »New Bedford to hold “Guns for Groceries” event on November 23
The Fall River and New Bedford police departments, in partnership with the UMass Dartmouth Leduc Center for Civic Engagement, will host “Guns for Groceries” events on November 23. The program was inspired by the late Rev. Dr. Robert Lawrence who has orchestrated numerous gun giveback programs in Southeastern Massachusetts, removing …
Read More »Mayor Mitchell continues to oppose Brigham Street facility, pledges partnership with City Council
Mayor Jon Mitchell today reiterated his opposition to a proposed location for an opioid addiction treatment facility on Brigham Street and pledged to work together with the City Council on options for protecting neighborhoods. At its October 24 meeting, the Council adopted an order with the intention of immediately prohibiting …
Read More »Lesley University is hosting a New Bedford Open House on AHA! Night, November 14th
Lesley University celebrates the art of teaching with Nov. 14 open house During New Bedford’s AHA! night, Lesley University will advise students how they can earn bachelor’s and advanced education degrees — locally and affordably — at the DeMello International Center. Lesley University, which is one of the newest partners …
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