New Bedford residents present ‘Pictures in the Park,’ an outdoor movie series in Buttonwood Park

‘Pictures in the Park,’ a new outdoor movie series being staged in New Bedford’s Buttonwood Park, has partnered with Southcoast Health to present ‘Goonies’ on Friday, 7/31. The movie begins at sunset (approximately 8:00); attendees are encouraged to arrive early and bring their own blankets and lawn chairs for seating. Before the movie, the Southcoast Health Van will be at the park to offer free blood pressure, cholesterol, and glucose screenings to attendees.

Pictures in the Park is coordinated by a group of city residents whose efforts are made possible thanks to the generosity of individual donors, Southcoast Health, and the United Way of Greater New Bedford’s Mini-Grants program, which supports all-volunteer efforts in the region. A partnership with the Friends of Buttonwood Park ensures that all donations to Pictures in the Park are tax-deductible, and the City of New Bedford’s Department of Parks, Recreation, and Beaches has provided access to the park for this event.

That mission of Pictures in the Park is to promote New Bedford’s civic vitality and encourage the use and enjoyment of Buttonwood Park by city residents and visitors alike during the summer of 2015 and beyond. To learn more about upcoming events, visit: https://www.facebook.com/ButtonwoodMovies. To contribute to this effort, please contact Colleen Dawicki (cdawickigmail.com).