Mayor Jon Mitchell and the City’s Office of Planning will host a public conversation on the creation of a new urban park at Custom House Square. Join the Office of Planning, Stoss Landscape Urbanism, and CDM Consultants for the next step in the Custom House Square redesign process: a community …
Read More »Fort Taber/Fort Rodman’s First Annual Autumn Revelry
Fort Taber~Fort Rodman Historical Association, Inc., (FTFRHA) will host the First Annual Autumn Revelry, a fundraiser to benefit FTFRHA and the Fort Taber-Fort Rodman Military Museum. The inaugural event will take place on Saturday, October 13, and will feature a buffet dinner catered by M&C Café. Dinner will include a …
Read More »Hollywood Goes Commercial Fishing
The Dock-U-Mentaries Film Series continues Friday, September 21st at 7 PM with Hollywood Comes to Vinalhaven. Dock-U-Mentaries is a co-production of New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park and the Working Waterfront Festival. Films about the working waterfront are screened on the third Friday of each month beginning at 7:00 PM …
Read More »New Bedford Oktoberfest 2012
We’re starting to feel the crisp approach of fall in the air, and soon the leaves will be turning magnificent colors and autumn will be upon us. Of course, for beer lovers worldwide, fall time means more than apple picking, pumpkin carving and scenic drives; fall time means Oktoberfest is …
Read More »Fairhaven’s “Beyond the Bicentennial” Campaign
Capitalizing on the hype and recognition from this summer’s Bicentennial celebration, the town of Fairhaven will host a special season of recreational Farmers’ Markets this autumn as part of an awareness campaign highlighting sustainable initiatives. Dubbed “Beyond the Bicentennial,” the specially-themed schedule for Fairhaven’s Farmers’ Markets will begin Sunday, September …
Read More »New Bedford Operation Clean Sweep (15 Sep)
Operation Clean Sweep, a New Bedford based anti-litter organization, will hold a neighborhood cleanup on Saturday, September 15, 2012 in Ward 4 from 8:30 am until Noon. Headquarters for the Ward 4 cleanup will be located near Carney Academy on Morgan and Summer Streets. The cleanup is sponsored by Barry’s …
Read More »2012 New Bedford Santa 5k Fun Run
Use the discount code “NBG” and get $5 off this race: http://www.thesightings.com/register/ What traditions do your friends and family uphold during the holiday season? Perhaps you go to an annual tree lighting, spend time shopping together, or get into season by trimming the tree whilst listening to your favorite carols. How …
Read More »How to Absolutely, Positively ALWAYS Have a Good Time on AHA! Night
“What!?” you are thinking. “How could you POSSIBLY make a promise to me like that, Stephan Rose??? I believe what Mark Twain said ‘The only two certainties in life are death and taxes’!” Well, although Mr. Twain said many wise things in his time, stop being such a Negative Nancy. …
Read More »King Richard’s Faire 2012 Season
King Richard’s Faire, New England’s largest and longest-running Renaissance Festival, opens its 2012 season on September 1 and runs through October 21, 2012 on weekends and Monday holidays (Labor Day, Columbus Day). Tucked away on 80 acres of beautiful, enchanted forest off Rt. 58, King Richard’s Faire is a full …
Read More »New Bedford Remembers 9/11
Mayor Jon Mitchell announced today that the City of New Bedford will commemorate the 11th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks with a ceremony at City Hall. At 3:30 pm on Tuesday, September 11, 2012, the Mayor, elected officials, members of New Bedford’s public safety departments, and community members will gather on …
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