The Zeiterion presents Havana Nights: 2016 Spring Gala Saturday, April 2, 6:00 p.m.
“Havana is a mistress of pleasure, the lush and opulent goddess of delights.” Cabaret Quarterly, 1956
The interior of the historic Zeiterion Performing Arts Center will be transformed into a vibrant 1950s Cuban Cabaret for the second annual gala and fundraiser, “Havana Nights” on Saturday, April 2 at 6:00 p.m. The stage will triple in size to become an exclusive Havana social club, complete with a nine-piece Latin band, three-course meal, salsa dance performances, and a silent auction that includes a vacation for two to Portugal. Tickets for The Havana Nights Spring Gala are $150 per person, and all proceeds benefit the mission of The Zeiterion. Tickets and information are available at www.zeiterion.og, 508-997-5664 x 143 or at the Zeiterion box office, 684 Purchase Street, New Bedford.
Last year, a capacity crowd flocked to the 1920s inspired inaugural event. This year, attendees will experience the Havana high-life, and travel back to the island where time stood still. “We love a good theme here at The Z!” says the Zeiterion’s Development Director Nicole Merusi. “We want to be sure our guests aren’t coming to just another fundraiser. For us it’s a full theatrical production – complete with costumes, backdrops, and entertainment. We are a performing arts center, after all.”
Guests will be entertained by salsa dancers from Dancing the Dream Productions, as they demonstrate the classic steps of cha-cha and salsa-rueda styles. Inspired, attendees will have a chance to dance to the music of an outstanding nine-piece authentic Latin band, Grupo Sazon. This high energy band with Latin and Cuban influences is led by master percussionist Jesus Andujar, a native of the Caribbean.
The “Havana Nights” three-course meal is inspired by the cuisine of Cuba and includes croquetas jamon (crispy serrano ham croquettes), papas rellanas (fried spicy beef stuffed potatoes) and Mini Tres Leches Cupcakes. The bar will feature signature drinks like the “Hemingway Daquiri” and “Presidente” – a cocktail named in honor of Mario García Menocal, president of Cuba from 1912 to 1920, made of dark rum, curacao, white vermouth and a dash of grenadine.
The sights, sounds and flavors of Cuba will inspire tour globe trotters to explore the world, and “Havana Nights” silent auction items will get them there! Guests will have the opportunity to bid on a vacation for two to Portugal with round-trip airfare provided by Sata Airlines and accommodations provided Sagres Vacations; a weekend on Martha’s Vineyard, and a private sunset sail around Buzzard’s Bay.
All proceeds from this exotic evening will benefit The Z’s mission to entertain, educate, and inspire our community through the performing arts and contribute to the cultural, social, and economic vitality of the South Coast.
Tickets to the annual Zeiterion Performing Arts fundraiser “Havana Nights: 2016 Spring Gala” are available for purchase at www.zeiterion.org, by calling 508-997-5664 x 143, or in person at the box office at 684 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA. Box Office Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The South Coast Hot Jobs List – 10 March 2016
by Michael Silvia
The Greater New Bedford unemployment rate is much higher than the rest of Massachusetts, but believe it or not there really are a lot of available for qualified applicants. Sometimes the barrier to a new job can be the lack of information on available job openings.
To solve this, each week New Bedford Guide will pull jobs from our jobs database to inform job seekers about the hottest jobs in the area.
01. Reinhart Foodservice, L.L.C. – Class A Drivers (New Bedford)
$5,000 Sign-On Bonus for those with food service experience. Transporting products from our distribution center to our customer locations, the individuals we select will conduct pre/post-trip inspections, unload cased products from trailers to desired locations, and handle other duties as assigned. In addition to competitive wages, we offer options for medical, dental, and vision insurance, AD&D, disability, flexible spending accounts, 401(k), and home/auto insurance. Full job description can be found: here.
02. Administrative Assistant/Case Management – Vibra Healthcare (New Bedford)
This Administrative Assistant performs a wide range of complex secretarial duties in support of the Quality Management Department including but not limited to: Staff Development Coordinator, Director of Credentialing, Director of Quality Management and the Infection Control Nurse. The Administrative Assistant coordinates a multitude of office procedures. Qualifications: high school diploma or equivalent required, formal secretarial training strongly preferred, three to five years secretarial experience required, proficiency with MS Office Products required. Full details and application process: here.
03. Asset Protection Agent – Rite Aid (New Bedford)
The primary purpose of the Asset Protection Agent is to protect company and store assets by enforcing loss prevention policies and procedures and providing friendly customer service. The Asset Protection Agent is required to perform all tasks in a safe manner consistent with corporate policies and state and federal laws. Full details and application process here.
04. Pharmacy Technician – CVS Health (Fairhaven)
Work as part of the Pharmacy Team to ensure that each customer has a positive shopping experience at CVS and to ensure customer satisfaction by serving each customer according to our company Values. The Pharmacy Technician Trainee is a training position where you can move to a Pharmacy Technician upon successful completion of CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and per local state pharmacy guidelines. For full job details and application process here.
05. Community Health Educator – Seven Hills Foundation (New Bedford/Fall River)
The Community Health Educator will be responsible to conduct client outreach and facilitate small peer-led and non-peer-led groups. The Community Health Educator will recruit and engage populations at risk and their partners in Individual Level Interventions. The Community Health Educator will recruit, screen and test individuals for HIV, HEP C, and STI’s. The Community Health Educator will recruit and engage individuals and their partners on Opioid Overdose Education and Naloxone Enrollment and will assist the Program Manager or Assistant Program Manager with data collection and reporting. For full job details and application process here.
06. Event/Sales Coordinator – Cotali Mar Restaurante (New Bedford)
The Event/Sales Coordinator is responsible for the sales, service, planning, organization, communication and overall execution of all events. This individual is responsible for achieving food and beverage budget, rentals and other components of the event through sales and up selling techniques. The ability to work independently, understand and analyze the needs and expectations of the client is imperative while maximizing revenue for each event. Clear communication of the client’s expectations must be communicated to each internal department in the form of accurate and complete contracts which set forth all details for the event. For full job details and application process here.
07. Emergency Medical Technician – STAT Ambulance Service (New Bedford)
Currently seeking Emergency Medical Technicians for full-time shifts. Must have a flexible schedule including: weekends, evenings, and some holidays. Benefits and competitive pay offered, willing to negotiate rate based on experience. The EMT- Basic responds to both non-emergent and emergent requests for medical transportation, provides emergency and non-emergency care in the pre-hospital environment within their scope of practice, along with providing safe and efficient transportation of the patient to the appropriate facility or residence. Full details and application process here.
08. Paving Laborer – PJ Keating Co (Acushnet)
This position will work with members of the construction team to ensure smooth operations of daily paving on each job. Performs a wide variety of tasks associated with the laying down of asphalt. Perform various duties such as: shoveling, raking, luting. For full job details and application process here.
09. Sales Associate – Petco (North Dartmouth)
This role also involves completing cash register transactions as well as providing customer carry-out service. You will ensure that store animals, birds, reptiles and fish receive the highest quality care and are maintained in habitats that are clean, safe and secure. You will also perform routine housekeeping tasks, assist store management in the opening/closing of the store and participate in physical inventory counts. For full job details and application process: here.
10. Toy Specialist – Toys R Us (North Dartmouth)
The Toy Specialist is responsible for consistently delivering superior experiences for “R”Us Customers through the use of suggestive selling techniques which results in the sale of merchandise to our Customers. The Toy Specialist helps promote and sell our service programs such as: Endless Earnings Reward program; Square Trade, the “R”Us Credit Card, Rewards “R”Us Loyalty program, and seminar/events available at the store. For full job details and application process here.
Man escapes Boston Pre-Release Center the day before scheduled release date
An inmate at the Boston Pre-Release Center escaped custody on 1 March, 2016. Ironically he was captured the next day, the same day he was scheduled to be released. From the Massachusetts Department of Corrections – 1 Mar, 2016:
Please be advised that inmate Barthesday Deberry walked away from a work assignment this morning. He was being housed at the Boston Pre-Release Center and was due to be released tomorrow 3/2/2016. He was serving 5 years to 5 years and 1 day for a felony involving a firearm. He is 5’6″ tall and weighs approximately 175 lbs. His last known address was in New York City. * Please do not approach him. *
Call the DOC Fugutive Apprehension Unit at:
Monday – Friday 07:00 – 18:00 Hours (508)473-9509
Nights, Weekends, and Holidays via Beeper (508)668-2760
or Massachusetts State Police or Local Police
He was captured the next day:
The Department of Correction apprehended Inmate Barthesday Deberry around 7:30 this evening on Soldiers Field Rd. in Mattapan, MA. DOC officers returned Deberry to MCI-Cedar Junction.
Help Wanted: New Bedford Cable Access Videographer Floater
NEW BEDFORD CABLE ACCESS
VIDEOGRAGPHER FLOATER
$13.00/HOUR NO BENEFITS (VARIABLE TIME)
The Videographer Floater is called on as-needed basis for assistance with overall operations. Assists Videographers in shooting, editing and airing various programs on the government and educational access channels. Demonstrates knowledge of equipment and responsibilities will result in more detailed assignments, as well as an increase in assignments.
Some experience in shooting and editing video, and/or enrollment in an Associate’s Degree program for broadcasting, TV production, mass communications, media, etc. preferred. Candidates must have a willingness to learn overall television production skills. Candidates also must have a flexible schedule as nights, weekends and holidays will be required. Candidates should also have knowledge of proper video equipment handling and maintenance including trouble shooting a plus.
Mandatory CORI (Criminal Offender Record Investigation) background checks per City Council Ordinance effective May 14, 2013.
For application/complete job description, please visit www.newbedford-ma.gov or contact the Personnel Dept., 133 William St., Room 212, 508-979-1444. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found. New Bedford has a residency requirement. EEO
The South Coast Hot Jobs List – 25 February 2016
by Michael Silvia
The Greater New Bedford unemployment rate is much higher than the rest of Massachusetts, but believe it or not there really are a lot of available for qualified applicants. Sometimes the barrier to a new job can be the lack of information on available job openings.
To solve this, each week New Bedford Guide will pull jobs from our jobs database to inform job seekers about the hottest jobs in the area.
01. Flatbed Truck Driving Job – Right Turn (New Bedford)
We have increased our fleet and are now hiring experienced flatbed drivers on our company side and lease purchase side. This is the highest paying flatbed opportunity in the trucking industry. If you are a flatbed driver looking for a place to call home, look no further. Full job description can be found: here.
02. Cook/Prep Cook – European Cafe (New Bedford)
Looking for energetic, outgoing, teamwork orientated applicants with open availability and 1-2 years experience. Applicants must be able to work in a fast pace environment and short order experience is a MUST! Must be capable of learning and using a computerized system to understand orders. Reading, writing, basic math and verbal communication skills required. Responsibilities may vary according to level of experience. Weekend/holiday availability a MUST. Candidates must submit resume to include contact information. Failure to submit resume will result in automatic disqualification. No Phone calls! Full details and application process: here.
03. Driver/Human Services – Kennedy Donovan Center (New Bedford)
Drives vehicles as assigned to transport persons with disabilities or special healthcare needs to various locations as assigned. Qualifications: High School Diploma/GED, must be at least 19 years of age, minimum 3 years driving experience, including experience driving multi-passenger vehicles, ability to read and interpret documents, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, ability to write routine reports and correspondence, completion of CORI and RMV with acceptable results per KDC insurance company and GATRA policies. Full details and application process here.
04. Relationship Banker – Bank of America (Fairhaven)
Relationship bankers (RBs) are located in the financial center and are responsible for assisting and educating customers on self-service banking options (for example, mobile, online, ATM) and building and deepening customer relationships. RBs are also trained in cash transactions and may be asked to process these transactions both accurately and efficiently when needed. For full job details and application process here.
05. Parts Manager – Alden Buick GMC (New Bedford)
Manage an inventory of roughly $225,000. Maintain current standard of excellence set by prior manager. Stay compliant with all GM programs. Project and meet monthly sales goals. Fulfill orders for the service department, customer pay sales, and wholesale accounts. For full job details and application process here.
06. Part Time Maintenance – Catholic Social Services (New Bedford)
This position is responsible for maintaining all properties including our Fall River, New Bedford, Residential Houses and scattered sites. Projects may include but are not limited to: repairs of any broken fixtures, including windows, door handles etc; painting any necessary structures or fixtures; yard maintenance; daily cleaning; and ensuring safety and decency. For full job details and application process here.
07. Restaurant Shift Manager – Papa John’s Pizza (New Bedford)
A positive, friendly attitude and exceptional customer service skills, main responsibility to direct every team member to perform with utmost excellence, demonstrate a strong understanding and consciousness of food quality and safety, delegate the task of implementing cleanliness, lead all team members to perform tasks in line with the company’s standard operating procedures. Full details and application process here.
08. Customer Service Associate – Panera Bread (North Dartmouth)
Our customer associates know what our customer wants and deliver it — fast, accurate and with friendly service. We hear and sense customer needs and keep our manager and fellow team members informed. We take pride in every aspect of our work and perform it with energy and enthusiasm. We are strong team players, with a commitment to continuous learning, who provide quality service and products to our customers through true craftsmanship. For full job details and application process here.
09. Retail Sales Associate – Cumberland Farms (Acushnet)
Whether you are looking for an incredible full-time career, or a great part-time job, the Customer Service Associate is the backbone of our company. As a Customer Service Associate, you are more than a clerk; you are the face of Cumberland Farms to our customers. Ensuring that every customer receives outstanding service by providing a friendly environment which includes greeting and acknowledging customers, maintaining outstanding standards, product knowledge and all other components of customer service. For full job details and application process: here.
10. Weekday Customer Service Associate – Lowe’s (N Dartmouth)
Responsible for assisting customers with all of their shopping needs including assisting customers in the selection, demonstration, preparation and loading of merchandise. Also responsible for responding to customer inquiries throughout their shopping experience including promoting customer loyalty plans and/or extended protection/replacement plans where appropriate. For full job details and application process here.
Meet Carlos Araujo, 19-year-old photographer who spent his entire life in New Bedford.
His passion for photography came about one day when his cousin Kathy asked him to do a photoshoot for her and her boyfriend. She placed a camera in his hand and, with no prior experience, started shooting away. Although they weren’t the best photos she saw that he had a very great eye for composition and told him he should look into getting his own camera.
After saving for a few months, collecting all that he could form his checks from McDonalds, at the age of 16 he bought a camera and started taking pictures of his friends around the city. Soon after, he started making a business out of his photography, traveling to Boston and networking with photographers across the region. During the week he would balance school, soccer and his job and spend his weekends growing and perfecting his craft.
By 18, he had graduated high school and even started attended the New England School of Photography. One night, with no money or ticket in his pocket, he attempted to get into RCA Recording artist Los’ show, to hopefully photograph and talk with the rapper. He was able to get in and send the photos to Los, who loved his style and asked him to photograph the rest of his tour. The two became really close and Los offered him the chance of a lifetime, to come out to LA and become his personal photographer.
In the time between then and now, he has had the chance to work with artists such as Jeremiah, Lucas Coly, Justin Combs, P. Diddy, and Justin Bieber. He feels like the support he has back at home, from his friends and family during this journey have pushed him to be able to get to the places that he has at such a young age. He is constantly encouraged by the local artists and photographers, providing constant fuel for him to put New Bedford on the map as an emerging creative force.
Faces of New Bedford is a project by Colton Simmons. If you are interested in booking a shoot or getting prints from the series email all inquiries to colton@coltonsimmons.com
The Greater New Bedford unemployment rate is much higher than the rest of Massachusetts, but believe it or not there really are a lot of available for qualified applicants. Sometimes the barrier to a new job can be the lack of information on available job openings.
To solve this, each week New Bedford Guide will pull jobs from our jobs database to inform job seekers about the hottest jobs in the area.
01. Clerk\Cashier – CVS (Westport)
To ensure customer satisfaction by handling each customer with the eye’s, hi’s and help. To ensure each customer has a positive shopping experience and to remember that the customer is the top priority.Must be at least 16 years of age. Full job description can be found: here.
02. Cook/Prep Cook – European Cafe (New Bedford)
Looking for energetic, outgoing, teamwork orientated applicants with open availability and 1-2 years experience. Applicants must be able to work in a fast pace environment and short order experience is a MUST! Must be capable of learning and using a computerized system to understand orders. Reading, writing, basic math and verbal communication skills required. Responsibilities may vary according to level of experience. Weekend/holiday availability a MUST. Candidates must submit resume to include contact information. Failure to submit resume will result in automatic disqualification. No Phone calls! Full details and application process: here.
03. Crew – McDonalds (New Bedford)
This is it! It’s time you worked for someone who will give you the tools to learn, grow and be what you want to be – both personally and professionally. We’re looking for hard working, enthusiastic individuals who want to be a part of a winning team. If you enjoy working with people and love to learn new things, we want to meet you. We offer flexible schedules and the opportunity to advance within our restaurants. Full details and application process here.
04. Dental Assistant – Dental Dreams (New Bedford)
Work under the general supervision and guidance of a dentist, provide chair side assistance to the Dentist during dental examinations and treatment, charting during dental examination, take and process X-rays, sterilize and maintain instruments, as well as the Sterilization Area, set up and break down operatories, sssist with supply inventory and ordering, maintain a clean and professional office environment, sssist with presenting and/or explaining treatment plans, maintain a high level of customer service at all times, work as part of a team with emphasis on communication. For full job details and application process here.
05. Wireless Sales Representative – Wireless Store, Inc. (New Bedford)
Our best Retail Sales Associates are passionate about our technology and they get a kick out of sharing their knowledge and enthusiasm with others. In this role, your ability to help customers stay better connected by matching them with the right products and services, will translate into financial rewards and real career momentum. If you’re motivated by being a member of a high performing team, will thrive in a fast-paced environment, and can handle all kinds of customers with ease, this might be the role for you. We think you’ll enjoy the camaraderie of being part of a hard-working sales team. For full job details and application process here.
06. Brand Associate – Old Navy (North Dartmouth Mall)
As a Brand Associate your passion for apparel and fashion trends will enable you to drive sales and create a great experience for our customers. Your dedication to providing a neat, clean, organized and safe shopping environment for our customers and team is an important part of creating this experience. As a Brand Associate, you deliver on the customer experience through the 3 Old Navy Standards: Ready, Urgent and Approachable. Your enthusiasm and ability to deliver on these standards will help you grow your career with the Brand. For full job details and application process here.
07. Customer Service Associate – Panera Bread (North Dartmouth)
Our customer associates know what our customer wants and deliver it — fast, accurate and with friendly service. We hear and sense customer needs and keep our manager and fellow team members informed. We take pride in every aspect of our work and perform it with energy and enthusiasm. We are strong team players, with a commitment to continuous learning, who provide quality service and products to our customers through true craftsmanship. Full details and application process here.
08. Restaurant Team Member – CHIPOTLE (North Dartmouth)
Our Crew members take pride in preparing and serving Chipotle’s delicious food. They know that in order to do this right, they need a clean and organized work area. By consistently following the proper recipes and procedures, and adhering to Chipotle’s high standards regarding food preparation, cleaning and sanitation, teamwork and customer service, they help to ensure that the Chipotle customer experience is always the best it can be. Crew members get to learn about and work at a variety of stations: Tortilla, Salsa, Prep, Grill, Expo, and Take-Out. In each area they’re greeting and interacting with Chipotle’s customers directly, making their meals, while portioning out the ingredients to our standards. Crew members’ responsibilities require them to be on their feet working while clocked in, unless on break. If they are not busy, they are expected to take on tasks they see that need to get done, and pitch in to help their teammates. For full job details and application process here.
09. Veterinary Technician/Receptionist – Anchor Animal Hospital (Dartmouth)
F/T General Practice Veterinary Technician positions for busy five doctor small animal and pocket pet general practice. Experience preferred. Certified Veterinary Technician status a plus! Flexible schedule, which includes, days, nights, and weekends. We are open 7-days a week. Candidates will be required to rotate weekend shifts. Morning shift begins at 7:30am. Candidate should be fluent in venipuncture, laboratory, radiology,and assist in medical, surgical, and diagnostic procedures. Generous F/T benefit package available after completing 90-days of employment, which includes Vacation, Bereavment, Dental, Sick time, Health Insurance, Life and Short Term Disability, Rabies vaccination and titers, Uniforms, Flexible Spending, Pet Discount, and Continuing Education. 401K and Profit Sharing available after completion of first year. For full job details and application process: here.
10. Retail Sales Associate – Cumberland Farms (Marion)
Ensuring that every customer receives outstanding service by providing a friendly environment which includes greeting and acknowledging customers, maintaining outstanding standards, product knowledge and all other components of customer service, interacting with customers to provide information and assistance in response to inquiries about products and services, maintaining a clean, customer friendly store environment, performing regular cleaning activities, accurately and efficiently completing sales transactions and maintaining proper accountability at the cash register. For full job details and application process here.
The Greater New Bedford unemployment rate is much higher than the rest of Massachusetts, but believe it or not there really are a lot of available for qualified applicants. Sometimes the barrier to a new job can be the lack of information on available job openings.
To solve this, each week New Bedford Guide will pull jobs from our jobs database to inform job seekers about the hottest jobs in the area.
01. Clerk\Cashier – CVS (Westport)
To ensure customer satisfaction by handling each customer with the eye’s, hi’s and help. To ensure each customer has a positive shopping experience and to remember that the customer is the top priority.Must be at least 16 years of age. Full job description can be found: here.
02. Cook/Prep Cook – European Cafe (New Bedford)
Looking for energetic, outgoing, teamwork orientated applicants with open availability and 1-2 years experience. Applicants must be able to work in a fast pace environment and short order experience is a MUST! Must be capable of learning and using a computerized system to understand orders. Reading, writing, basic math and verbal communication skills required. Responsibilities may vary according to level of experience. Weekend/holiday availability a MUST. Candidates must submit resume to include contact information. Failure to submit resume will result in automatic disqualification. No Phone calls! Full details and application process: here.
03. Teller I – First Citizens FCU (New Bedford)
Learn all teller operations by attending Teller Training Program. Greet members to the credit union and provide information concerning credit union services in accordance with credit union policies and procedures. Process transactions including; cashing checks, processing deposits and withdrawals, loan and mortgage payments, safe deposit payments and bond redemption. Assist in end of day branch activities such as; check scanning, adding bank checks, money orders, making total deposit for all teller checks, cash advances, bank check and money order logs. Balance cash drawer and make settlement of daily activities; maintain neat and organized cash drawer. Process coins through the coin counting machine. Follow all security procedures on a daily basis. Assist in ordering and disbursing supplies for the teller line. Ensure confidentiality within all areas of responsibility. Full details and application process here.
04. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) – STAT Ambulance Service (New Bedford)
Currently seeking Emergency Medical Technicians for full-time shifts. Must have a flexible schedule including: weekends, evenings, and some holidays. Benefits and competitive pay offered, willing to negotiate rate based on experience.The EMT- Basic responds to both non-emergent and emergent requests for medical transportation, provides emergency and non-emergency care in the pre-hospital environment within their scope of practice, along with providing safe and efficient transportation of the patient to the appropriate facility or residence. For full job details and application process here.
05. Pizza Delivery Driver – Papa John’s Pizza (New Bedford)
Not only will you receive hourly Pay, but you are also reimbursed mileage and keep the tips you receive every night which will earn you up to $16 hr! Papa John’s has over 4,400 restaurants worldwide and continues to expand every day. Your opportunities are endless as we believe in promoting from within and offer comprehensive cross-training programs. For full job details and application process here.
06. Crew Member/Cashier – Five Guys Burgers & Fries (North Dartmouth Mall)
Will be hiring 6 responsible/dependable team members this week. Must have high energy and a passion for guest service. Earn up to $13/hr or more!! Great room for advancement. Become part of a great team. For more info call 508-858-5030 and set up interview asap. For full job details and application process here.
07. Sales Associate – Petco (North Dartmouth)
To ensure the achievement of a given store’s budgeted sales goals by assisting customers in the proper selection of merchandise in accordance with their specific needs. This job is composed of a variety of different tasks which are covered by operational guidelines, and while individual judgment may occasionally be required in order to complete assigned tasks, most questions are referred to the Assistant Manager, Assistant Store Manager or General Manager. Full details and application process here.
08. Seasonal CSA – Lowe’s (North Dartmouth)
Responsible for assisting customers with all of their shopping needs including assisting customers in the selection, demonstration, preparation and loading of merchandise. Also responsible for responding to customer inquiries throughout their shopping experience including promoting customer loyalty plans and/or extended protection/replacement plans where appropriate. Requires morning, afternoon, and evening availability any day of the week. Physical ability to move large, bulky and/or heavy merchandise. Physical ability to perform tasks that may require prolonged standing, sitting, and other activities necessary to perform job duties. For full job details and application process here.
09. Supercuts Stylist – Regis Corporation (Fairhaven)
Every Supercuts stylist undergoes intensive training, attends regular seminars and is recertified annually to stay ahead of the trends. Ongoing training and education are not only a focus at Supercuts, but we pay our stylists to attend. That’s why they’re among the most skilled and confident in the industry. Supercuts offers a wide range of professional services, including haircuts, color and highlights, waxing and specialty services. We use proprietary tools and techniques for exceptional results. No-appointment necessary, and guests can check in online or by phone. For full job details and application process: here.
10. Retail Sales Associate – Cumberland Farms (Marion)
Ensuring that every customer receives outstanding service by providing a friendly environment which includes greeting and acknowledging customers, maintaining outstanding standards, product knowledge and all other components of customer service, interacting with customers to provide information and assistance in response to inquiries about products and services, maintaining a clean, customer friendly store environment, performing regular cleaning activities, accurately and efficiently completing sales transactions and maintaining proper accountability at the cash register. For full job details and application process here.
NBHS Whaler Jazz Band Performs At Local Jazz Festival
New Bedford High School’s Whaler Jazz Band performed at Berklee College of Music’s High School Jazz Festival on Saturday, February 6, with NBHS students bringing two awards back to New Bedford.
The full jazz band received an award for participating in 10 Berklee High School Jazz Festivals. The band scored 243 out of 300 possible points for their efforts on Saturday.
Senior pianist Keegan Marshall-House won the Judges’ Choice Award for excellence in the performance.
“It was an honor to receive the award,” said Keegan. “I had a very good day, and everything about it was a fun and worthwhile experience.”
This weekend, the New Bedford High School Jazz Band made its return to Berklee College of Music’s High School Jazz Festival. The festival gave our students an opportunity to represent Whaler Pride in one of the great institutions of jazz. Along with performing, students were able to listen to performances from their peers around the region and interact with leaders of the jazz community.
Chelsea Spitz, a junior mellophonist, said, “We got to hear how other bands play and mentally note how we can improve as individuals as well as an ensemble.”
“I’m really proud of the students’ efforts and accomplishments this year,” said Jazz Band Director Tim Mason. “We’ve been pushing them really hard, and the students are rising to every challenge. We’re looking to the future now, and preparing for more concerts and competitions. In the end, it’s not about the scores but about being a part of the history of jazz and learning more about and really embracing the style of jazz music.”
“Our students worked hard, and that was reflected in their accomplishments this weekend just as it is year-round,” said Headmaster Bernadette Coelho. “As always, our students showed what Whaler Pride looks like, and that we’re dedicated to our strong program of music, visual and performing arts at NBHS.”
The Berklee High School Jazz Festival has been running for 48 years, with over 120 bands performing this year from places as far away as Puerto Rico and Denmark. It is held annually, usually in February, and is free and open to the public.
The New Bedford High School Whaler Jazz Band has upcoming performances in March at the NBHS Jazz and Show Choir Festival, and May at the Music in the Parks Festival in Agawam, MA, the NBHS Spring Concert, and the Rotch-Jones-Duff House Jazz in the Gardens Concert.
The Narcan Butterfly Effect
There is a debate that rages on social media every time Narcan comes up; do you save heroin users with Narcan or let them die? Should medical professionals be reviving heroin addicts multiple times? Ten times? There were several car accidents recently in New Bedford involving overdoses, one involving an innocent man who was crushed by an SUV while unloading his van.
Many people believe that Narcan allows addicts to take risks knowing that they will be revived should they overdose. Police in Massachusetts are even finding used Narcan kits in drug dealers’ homes.
Eight used Narcan kits were found in the Davidson Ave. apartment. Marhefka reportedly told police that she had dispensed the Narcan to users who overdosed in her apartment. Two unopened kits and more than 100 dirty syringes were also found at the apartment.
Most people are compassionate and believe in saving drug abusers unlimited times, or until they get help. You will hear frequently, “If it was your son, daughter, brother or sister, you’d change your tune and want to save them.”
While saving addicts is a must, there is a Butterfly Effect on society.
First, there is a high cost associated with saving a person overdosing. Not only does Narcan cost the taxpayers in Massachusetts millions of dollars annually, it costs thousands of dollars every time emergency personnel arrive on the scene and save an overdosing person. When a person overdoses and someone calls 911, you will generally see police, fire and EMS personnel arrive on the scene to save the person. Additionally, if fire, police and EMS are responding to overdosing victims then resources are not only strained, they may not be available for another emergency like a fire, heart attack or care accident.
Last month a man seriously injured another man reportedly on the way to a methadone clinic. He was speeding down Bellville Avenue and likely passed out at the wheel colliding with a parked van, crushing one man between his SUV and the van. A second man near the van was also injured. The first victim was hurt so bad that he needed to be evacuated by helicopter to a Rhode Island hospital. The driver of the vehicle was overheard saying that he was on his way to a methadone clinic downtown.
While Narcan is a great tool to bring overdosing people back to life, there are consequences that the rest of society must deal with, especially when overdose victims are allowed back on the street the same day. Yes, addicts overdosing are brothers, sisters, sons and daughters, but what if you save a man from overdosing and that man then cripples or kills your loved one who was simply trying to unload tools out of his/her work van? In Massachusetts, thousands of people are being saved with Narcan each year; good or bad, this has caused and will cause a Butterfly Effect that we all have to deal with.
What do you think? Is Narcan a good or bad thing for our community? Is there a limit to how many times Narcan should be used on the same patient? Or unlimited use?
