Announcements

The Ocean Explorium, with generous support from the Women’s Fund of the Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts, announces its third annual speaker series, aimed at promoting the STEM fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, to girls and young women. The Girls Interested in Real Life Science (GIRLS) series will …

Troop 7 New Bedford is looking for boys ages 11 and up from the Greater New Bedford area that want to participate in fun and challenging outdoor activities and are looking to make new friends. During our meetings, boys will have the opportunity to learn about the fun activities in …

Next Thursday, March 3rd, young professionals will gather at the Rose Alley Ale House to beat the winter blues with food, drinks and a healthy dose of enthusiasm for their community. Cocktails with a Cause, a free event sponsored by United Way of Greater New Bedford, was created to expose …

On Saturday, March 5th,12-year-old guitar virtuoso Quinn Sullivan will join Neal McCarthy and Friends for the Blues for the Blue concert at the Ocean Explorium. “We are happy to highlight Quinn and his extraordinary talent”, said Jen Costa, coordinator of the event. “It’s not every day that a gifted 12-year-old …

The City of New Bedford’s Conservation Commission invites the public to explore the beauty of New Bedford’s wetlands through photography. They are seeking photographs that highlight New Bedford’s wetlands displaying any flora, fauna, or natural landscape. The goal of this contest is for everyone to become more aware of the …

The Community Economic Development Center of Southeastern Massachusetts (CEDC) is joining with Mayor Scott W. Lang to encourage the residents of New Bedford to learn about the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) to see if they are eligible to claim this benefit when filing their tax return. The Internal Revenue …

Guitarist John Stein and his Quartet return to the Wamsutta Club in downtown New Bedford on Friday night, February 18 at 8 pm, for a jazz concert. The concert is presented by Whaling City Sound and proceeds benefit the YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts. The last time The John Stein Quartet was …

You can vote for New Bedford as the Most Distinctive Destination in the United States by clicking here.  You must first register and create a user name and password.  After registering…VOTE!!!! You can vote once per day for 30 days, which means each of us can contribute 30 votes. This …

Team Hoyt is an inspirational story of a father, Dick Hoyt, and his son Rick, who compete together in marathons and triathlons across the country.  Together Team Hoyt (facebook) founded The Hoyt Foundation, an organization that strives to help those who are physically disabled become active members of the community.  …

Jake Armerding will present an evening of folk, country-pop and bluegrass as part of the Zeiterion’s On Stage Folk Café on Thursday, February 17, 2011.  The show begins at 7:30pm at The Zeiterion Performing Arts Center, located at 684 Purchase Street in New Bedford.  Alan and Helene Korolenko, the Artistic …