Events

Learn how to harvest your own quahogs with the Buzzards Bay Coalition during a free event on Saturday, June 8 at noon in Fairhaven. Representatives from the town of Fairhaven and the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries will teach participants the basics of local quahogging — what you need, how …

The weekend outlook, in terms of weather, is a wet one. Temperatures will range from a lowest high of 57 degrees on Sunday, to a high of 67 degrees today. It will be rainy with showers, showers, and a few showers respectively. A real bummer of weather for Memorial Day. …

New Bedford has a long and fascinating history, filled with stories of whalemen going to sea for years a time, wives left to run businesses, escaped slaves seeking freedom, and a connection to the sea that spans centuries. The public is invited to explore this history through free guided tours, …

In September 2013, the Working Waterfront Festival will mark its’ tenth anniversary. To celebrate, we are presenting Portholes, a series of free, monthly programs designed to engage local residents and members of the commercial fishing industry in conversations about critical issues facing the working waterfront. The Portholes Project is partially …

The Southcoast™ Health Van announces the June schedule for community screenings and vaccinations. Free mobile health services available by the Southcoast Health Van staff include: Cancer screenings & education. Blood pressure screening. Cholesterol screening Teen resource information Glucose (diabetes) screenings. Nutritional information and education. Health education services. Medical physician referral. …

Fort Taber~Fort Rodman Historical Association, Inc., (FTFRHA) invites veterans, their families and the public to attend the dedication of the new Meditation Garden in memory of Felix S. Witkowicz on Sunday, May 26, at 2 p.m. (1400 hours), in front of the at the Fort Taber-Fort Rodman Military Museum. Witkowicz …

As summer approaches and school nears its end, area youth (and parents!) have a new program to be excited about. This summer, The Studio: Where Music Comes First will launch a first-of-its-kind performing arts camp for youth. Founder of the camp, Kelci Johnson, says, “I wanted to create something different …

Several events are planned in New Bedford throughout Memorial Day weekend to honor the courageous men and women who lost their lives serving the United States of America. Saturday, May 25th 9:00 am at Rural Cemetery The Greater New Bedford Civil War Round Table will conduct a memorial exercise at …

Get your little ones to discover the outdoors through the Buzzards Bay Coalition’s Itty Bitty Bay Explorers program, a series of four free outings on Wednesday mornings in May and June. Through fun games and hands-on activities, your whole family can learn about Buzzards Bay’s animals, plants and habitats. There …

A New Bedford High Engineering Academy student team will be rubbing shoulders with U.S. Navy and Coast Guard, the office of Naval research and leaders in the field of robotics at this weekend’s third National SeaPerch Challenge in Indianapolis. Sponsored in part by the New Bedford Education Foundation, the students …