“Dartmouth, MA (February 13, 2024) – On Sunday, March 10, 2024, My Brother’s Keeper will be hosting Strikes for Hope, a bowling event for families, colleagues, and friends to support the mission of My Brother’s Keeper.

What: Strikes for Hope, bowling fundraising event.
Who: My Brother’s Keeper
Where: Hosted at Wonder Bowl, 66 Hathaway Rd, New Bedford, MA 02746
When: Sunday, March 10, 2024 (Two Sessions)

Family Bowl (12:00-2:00 PM) Cost: $25 Per Person, $75 Maximum for Families, $250 Family Lane Sponsorship.

Office Bowl (3:00-5:00 PM) Cost: $250 Corporate Lane, Corporate Sponsorships available

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To Register: Family Bowl: www.mybrotherskeeper.org/strikes-for-hope

Office Bowl: www.mybrotherskeeper.org/strikes-for-hope-office
Contact: Amanda Dean, My Brother’s Keeper, Event Coordinator & Development Associate; 508-297-9050; adean@mybrotherskeeper.org

Please join our community of family, colleagues, and friends for an afternoon of bowling and fun, at our third annual Strikes for Hope event! All ages and skill levels are welcome.

Registration includes 2 hours of bowling, shoe rentals, event t-shirt, and pizza. During this event, we will host the Strikes for Hope Challenge, where a generous sponsor will contribute $25 to My Brother’s Keeper for each of the first 400 strikes thrown!

This event will support the organization’s core charitable programs of 36 years: furniture, food, and Christmas assistance. The mission of My Brother’s Keeper is “To bring the Love and Hope of Jesus Christ to those we serve.” My Brother’s Keeper provides assistance to more than 62,000 children and adults throughout the South Coast and Southeastern Massachusetts each year.

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This is possible thanks to the generosity of community partners and the dedication of 20 staff and more than 5,000 volunteers working year-round to serve our community. All items are delivered free of charge and without pre-requisites—a critical service for residents without transportation, the elderly and disabled.

Demand for assistance in our community remains extremely strong. Strikes for Hope will not only raise funds to help My Brother’s Keeper provide as much assistance to families as possible, but also raise awareness of our great work in the South Coast region.

My Brother’s Keeper does not receive any local, state, or federal funding, and relies on private donations to serve the community. Another way to support our mission is by making a financial donation online. Visit www.mybrotherskeeper.org for details.

More about My Brother’s Keeper:
To donate or learn more about getting involved with My Brother’s Keeper, visit www.MyBrothersKeeper.org or call 774-305-4577.
If you live in a community we serve and need food assistance, please call the Dartmouth Helpline at 774-305-4590, or the Easton Helpline at 508-238-4416.”

Your Theatre Inc. Announces Cast for CRIMES OF THE HEART at the Steeple Playhouse Opening March 1, 2024.

Your Theatre, Inc. director Brienne Riccio of New Bedford has cast six area actors in Beth Henley’s Pulitzer Prize-winning CRIMES OF THE HEART. This is the third major production for Your Theatre’s 77th Season. This production is generously backed by Production Supporters HarborOne Bank and Southcoast Health.

The cast includes Katie Gregory, Zara Lemieux, Danny Sallom of New Bedford, Adriana Misteroni of Dartmouth, Moses Galarza of Fairhaven and Richie Oliver of Lakeville. The production is stage managed by Lauren Helley of Dartmouth, with costumes by Sydney Hawes and Aydan Sullo of New Bedford, set dressing by Mark P. Fuller of New Bedford, lighting and sound design by Timothy Helley of Dartmouth, props by Honey Bee Puder of Dartmouth, set design by Lauren Helley of Dartmouth and technical direction from Lawrence R. Houbre, Jr. of New Bedford.

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On stage cakes provided by Alie Lacasse of New Bedford. This show will not be your grandmother’s CRIMES OF THE HEART but it will certainly be one to remember. Director Brienne Riccio’s version will feature actors performing roles in drag to echo what Roger Ebert referred to as the line that “exists somewhere between parody and melodrama.” This “love letter to the South” will satisfy your nostalgia, tug at your heartstrings, and tickle your funny bone.

For the first time in a decade, the three Magrath sisters are back together in their hometown of Hazelhurst, Mississippi. Lenny, the eldest, never left Hazelhurst; she is the caretaker of the sisters’ cantankerous Old Granddaddy. Meg, the middle sister, left home to pursue stardom as a singer in Los Angeles, but so far has found happiness only at the bottom of a bottle. And Babe, the youngest, has just been arrested for the murder of her abusive husband, Zackery Bottrelle.

Under the scorching heat of the Mississippi sun, past resentments bubble to the surface in this Pulitzer Prize-winning tragicomedy, and each sister must confront the consequences of her own “crimes of the heart.”

Your Theatre is grateful for the generous support of Bank 5, sponsor of the theatre’s current 77th season. This is their twelfth year of strongly supporting the arts at Your Theatre, Inc.

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CRIMES OF THE HEART runs two weekends in 2024: Fridays and Saturdays, March 1-2 and 8-9 at 7:30 p.m.; and Saturdays and Sundays, March 2-3 and 9-10 at 2:00 p.m. Performances are at the wheelchair accessible Steeple Playhouse, 159 William St. in downtown New Bedford. The accessible entrance is located on the east side of the building facing City Hall.

This will be the entrance for all patrons for this show. Ample parking is available in the city lot at the corner of 6th and William, and metered street parking is free nights and weekends.

Tickets are General Admission $25; Seniors, Students and Military $22. All seats are open seating; call 508-993-0772 or email boxoffice@yourtheatre.org Your Theatre is proud to participate in the Card to Culture program, a collaboration between the Mass Cultural Council and the Department of Transitional Assistance, the Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Nutrition Program, and the Massachusetts Health Connector, by broadening accessibility to cultural programming. Admission for EBT, WIC, and
ConnectorCare cardholders, is up to 2 tickets per eligible card for each Regular Production. Admission rate is $5.00 per person.

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ABOUT YOUR THEATRE, INC.
Your Theatre, Inc. is a non-profit, volunteer, community theater group in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Founded by Mary A. Smith in 1946, the theater has been in continuous operation since, and produces four to seven shows each season.

The artistic and leadership team of YTI strives to create and celebrate the arts with the Southcoast community in an inclusive theatre environment. We are committed to providing an accessible, community-oriented opportunity for anyone interested in theatre and embracing individuals from all walks of life.

We acknowledge, welcome and respect people of all races, ages, ethnicities, abilities, religions, gender identities and sexual orientations and the invaluable gifts they bring to the theatre experience. Your Theatre, Inc. is a proud member of the League of Historic American Theatres. More information at www.YourTheatre.org.

ABOUT STEEPLE PLAYHOUSE
Steeple Playhouse is a community arts center with Your Theatre, Inc. as its resident community theater group and is located at 159 William St, New Bedford MA. A prominent downtown New Bedford landmark, the steeple appears on the city seal. Built in 1829 as the First Baptist Church, it came to be known as the “Birthplace of Robert’s Rules of Order”.

Purchased in 2017, Your Theatre, Inc worked with a local preservation organization, Waterfront Historic Area LeaguE (WHALE), to renovate the historic space and turn it into a fully functional community arts center called Steeple Playhouse. The facilities include a flexible theater which will seat up to 160 as well as a black box theater on the lower level. Wheelchair accessible, Steeple Playhouse is open for outside rentals. We are another vital catalyst in New Bedford’s continued cultural renaissance.”

The South Coast Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (SCHCC) is thrilled to announce the official launch of its organization, marking a significant milestone in fostering economic growth and unity within the Hispanic business community of the South Coast region.

Event Details:

Date: Saturday, February 10, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: New Bedford Harbor Hotel
Address: 222 Union Street, New Bedford, MA 02740
The SCHCC Launch Event promises to be an evening of celebration, networking, and the forging of partnerships that will propel Hispanic-owned businesses to new heights. This event provides a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs, professionals, and community leaders to come together and build a robust support system for the South Coast Hispanic business community.

Highlights of the Launch Event include:

– Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded individuals, entrepreneurs, and professionals who share a passion for the growth and success of Hispanic businesses in the region.

– Food and Entertainment: Enjoy food and music that showcase the richness and diversity of the Hispanic heritage, creating an atmosphere of unity and celebration.

– Introduction to SCHCC: Learn more about the South Coast Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, its mission, and the array of resources and support it offers to its members.

The SCHCC Launch Event will take place at the elegant New Bedford Harbor Hotel, providing a sophisticated and welcoming setting for this historic occasion. Attendees can expect an evening filled with camaraderie, business insights, and a shared commitment to the success of the South Coast Hispanic business community.

This event is free, but registration is highly encouraged. Register by visiting www.socohispanicchamber.org/launch-event. For media inquiries, sponsorship opportunities, or further information, please contact:

Von Marie Moniz
President and Chief Executive Officer
South Coast Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
vonmarie@socohispanicchamber.org
(774) 464 – 6078

“NEW BEDFORD – Mayor Jon Mitchell will hold office hours on Wednesday, January 24, from 5:30-7 p.m. at Restaurante Algarve, located at 128 County St.

City residents are invited to attend and meet with Mayor Mitchell directly and share their concerns and ideas, as well as a bite to eat. The session is open to all New Bedford residents, no advance appointments are required, and meeting with the Mayor will be done on a first-come, first-served basis.”

“The City of New Bedford’s Office of Housing and Community Development is hosting two (2) public meetings in January to discuss its FY24 Annual Action Plan.

We hope you will take the time to join us for one of these sessions; we want to hear what you think are the greatest housing and community development needs and priorities within the City of New Bedford!

Please join us at one of the following Community Meetings:

* January 9th.2024 Tuesday at Carney Academy 247 Elm Street at 6.00pm In Person

* January 10th.2024 Wednesday at 6.00pm via ZOOM

To join the hearing on January 10th at 6.00 go to: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86293818457?pwd=x3g7MFrgaH7uJJXG1WQHB37ukb4syb.1
Meeting ID: 862 9381 8457 Passcode: 354770

IMPORTANT!
For the first time, the CDBG and ESG Application process will be entirely online this year through a new software platform, access to which will be made available through the OHCD website at https://www.newbedford-ma.gov/housing-community-development/ beginning Tuesday evening, January 9h. Everyone considering submitting an application for funding is strongly encouraged to attend the Application Workshop that will be held Friday, January 12th via zoom during which a presentation will walk through the new online applications and process.

* CDBG Application Workshop Friday January 12th at 9am

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83973291224?pwd=au37oyd7OkenGxL0qrvxGR6aOBd5a8.1

* ESG Application Workshop Friday January 12th at 10.30am

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83973291224?pwd=au37oyd7OkenGxL0qrvxGR6aOBd5a8.1 (Same link as the CDBG Workshop)

For more information, please contact Jennifer Clarke, Deputy Director, Office of Housing and Community Development, at Jennifer.Clarke@newbedford-ma.gov or at 508 979-1500.”

“CLASKY COMMON LIGHTING CANCELLED:

Hi New Bedford! We’re expecting some rough weather Sunday night with strong wind and rain, so after discussing it with other stakeholders, we’re all in agreement that, for everyone’s safety, Sunday’s holiday lighting ceremony at Clasky Common is cancelled.

We will be turning the display on this weekend so residents and visitors can enjoy it through the season, but there will be no ceremony Sunday evening. The weather looks good on Saturday evening, so please join us downtown at 5 p.m. for the annual Downtown Tree Lighting.

Saturday’s celebration will have the annual parade up William Street, hot chocolate, a sing-along with New Bedford Festival Theatre, the tree-lighting, and a visit from Santa himself. We hope to see you there.”-City of New Bedford.

The following was sent to us from the rally organizers:

“There will be a rally and march on Sunday, December 10th 2023 at 1 PM in downtown New Bedford, MA to demand: permanent ceasefire now, end US funding of genocide, and end Israeli apartheid.

The rally and march will begin at 1pm at Wings Court, New Bedford. (Wings Court is at 790 Pleasant Street, New Bedford MA 02740.)”

It was a beautiful, fall Saturday morning on Union Street for New Bedford’s 2023 Veterans Day Parade and I must say, not every city puts on a parade like New Bedford does!

Horses, candy, music, retro cars, what else could you ask for in a parade? If you were unable to attend the parade, no worries, we got you covered! We have a full photo gallery along with a live video of the entire parade on Facebook. Check it out below!

Full photo gallery:

Livestream of the entire parade:

Halloween may fall on a Tuesday this year, but that shouldn’t stop you from having a weekend of spooky fun with the family! Here are 5 Halloween events happening in the southcoast of Massachusetts this weekend.

1. Boo at the Zoo
Happening from 10am-5pm Saturday and Sunday at the Buttonwood Park Zoo!

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2. New Bedford Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival
Happening from 12pm-5pm on Saturday at Fort Taber in New Bedford!

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3. Family Pumpkin Carving Extravaganza
Happening from 1pm-6pm on Saturday at Buzzards Bay Brewing!

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4. Trick or Treat with Alpacas
Happening from 10am-3pm on Saturday at Hill Crest Alpacas!

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5. Little Monsters Hike
Happening at 10am on Saturday at Smith Farm Reserve -DNRT!

“?***TRUNK OR TREAT 2023!!!***?

Friday, October 27th, 4:30 – 6:00 PM, Brock Ave. station.

We are once again teaming up with the fire department.

For the last couple of years, we have had a line of children wrapped around the building. So we hope that you won’t disappoint us!!

We still need people who will volunteer to decorate their vehicles and pass out candy. Cosplayers who would like to just show up and interact with the kids are also very much welcome. If you would like to step up for this, please contact: scott.carola@newbedfordpd.com.

Please share!”-City of New Bedford Police Department.

City of New Bedford Police Department photo.