New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center, and the park’s Friends Group, Whaling History Alliance, are collaborating on Something Fishy Camp for the 16th year! This free summer camp for rising 4th graders is designed to engage New Bedford children in learning about the history and …
Read More »New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park partners for ‘Sonata Saturdays’ this summer
2023 outdoor concert series will be held in the garden of the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park Visitor Center. Symphonic sounds will weave their way through historic downtown New Bedford this summer with the return of Sonata Saturdays. This free outdoor concert series, now in its third season, is …
Read More »New Bedford’s Parallel Products proposes building, operating, a trash transfer station in the city
We are writing to let you know about an important community meeting being held next week by Parallel Products (now doing business as South Coast Renewables) regarding their proposal to build and operate a trash transfer station in the Business Park, at 100 Duchaine Blvd. We strongly urge you to …
Read More »New Bedford’s 2023 107th ‘Feast of the Blessed Sacrament’ announces music headliners
Attention, “FEAST” enthusiasts! Get ready to rock and sing! We are thrilled to announce the headliner bands for our much anticipated 107TH celebration of the Feast of the Blessed Sacrament! Brace yourselves for four unforgettable “FREE” nights of incredible music and giving back to our community. Save these dates because …
Read More »Operation Clean Sweep seeks volunteers to clean up New Bedford’s West End
“After 2 great cleanups this season, we are looking forward to our next cleanup of New Bedfords West End. Join our cleanup on June 10th in the west end! Our headquarters will be located at Southcoast Health, 101 Page Street. • Free t-shirts to all volunteers • Gloves and tools …
Read More »New Bedford’s ‘Country Music Festa’ on Saturday canceled due to inclement weather
“Club Madeirense S.S. Sacramento regrets to announce the cancellation of our highly anticipated outdoor Country Festa scheduled for June 3rd, 2023. This difficult decision has been made in consideration of the safety and comfort of our valued guests. As much as we were looking forward to line dancing, gathering under …
Read More »UPDATED: New Bedford remembers its veterans, Memorial Day weekend events planned
Several events are planned in New Bedford throughout the upcoming Memorial Day weekend to honor the courageous men and women who lost their lives serving the United States. This weekend’s events include: Saturday, May 27 9 a.m. at Rural Cemetery The Greater New Bedford Civil War Round Table will conduct …
Read More »South Coast’s popular FREE Yoga & Summer Boot Camp classes return to Cushman Park
“Fitness in Cushman Park is celebrating its twelfth year! Fitness in the Park is scheduled FREE TO THE PUBLIC this summer for 10 weeks of Yoga and Exercise classes in Cushman Park, Green Street Fairhaven MA. The classes are taking place Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30am from June 20 to August …
Read More »City of New Bedford invites residents to public Open House on future and vision for city
“The City of New Bedford will host a Public Engagement Open House at Normandin Middle School (81 Felton Street, New Bedford, MA 02745) on Wednesday, May 17th from 6 PM to 8 PM. All community members are invited to learn about the Citywide Comprehensive Plan process and contribute by sharing …
Read More »Volunteers needed for Operation Clean Sweep’s cleanup in New Bedford’s south end
Operation Clean Sweep photo. Want to help make New Bedford a better place? Register for the event here.
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