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The weekend outlook, will be a mixed bag. One thing we know for sure: it will be HOT. Friday and Saturday will be in the 90s and Sunday “cooling” down to the 80s. Currently there is a 60% chance of Thundershowers on Saturday that could put a damper – pardon the pun – on some activities. These showers, if they come, are expected to arrive in the evening. For more info on these events, the titles have been hyperlinked.
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Friday, July 19th
58th Annual Westport Fair: Day 2
Face painting, tractor races, Rosie’s Racing Pigs, great food, music, horseshoes, and more! The first Westport Fair was held at Westport High School in 1955. This will be Westport’s 58th Fair. This year’s fair will be held July 17-21. Admission is $4 on July 18 & 19, and $5 on July 20, 21, and 22. Children under 12 are free. The money raised by the fair is used to operate the fair, reinvest in the fairgrounds, student scholarships, and other donations to the town. The fair is a non-profit organization. Free parking is available on the North side of the fair. Please respect out neighbors and refrain from parking on Pine Hill Road.
FREE Fun Friday: FREE Admission to Buttonwood Park Zoo (9:00 am-5:00 pm)
Enjoy free admission to Buttonwood Zoo, thanks to the Highland Street Foundation’s Free Fun Friday program. The Zoo will be open regular hours with last entry at 4:15 p.m. Train and Carousel rides will be available for standard ticket prices.
FREE Dock-U-Mentaries Film Series: ‘Life By Lobster’ (7:00 pm-9:00 pm)
The Dock-U-Mentaries Film Series continues on Friday, July 19 with Life by Lobster. 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 in the theater of the Corson Maritime Learning Center, located at 33 William Street in downtown New Bedford. All programs are open to the public and presented free of charge.
Saturday, July 20th
58th Annual Westport Fair: Day 3
Face painting, tractor races, Rosie’s Racing Pigs, great food, music, horseshoes, and more! The first Westport Fair was held at Westport High School in 1955. This will be Westport’s 58th Fair. This year’s fair will be held July 17-21. Admission is $4 on July 18 & 19, and $5 on July 20, 21, and 22. Children under 12 are free. The money raised by the fair is used to operate the fair, reinvest in the fairgrounds, student scholarships, and other donations to the town. The fair is a non-profit organization. Free parking is available on the North side of the fair. Please respect out neighbors and refrain from parking on Pine Hill Road.
SLAMDiabetes Wiffle Ball Tournament (9am – 8pm)
The 2nd Annual New Bedford Bay Sox Foundation SLAMDiabetes Wiffle ball event for Type 1 Diabetes is tomorrow from 9am – 8pm at Paul Walsh Field at New Bedford High School. The games will be played on on three portable Wiffle ball fields. 14 teams play for the Bay Sox Cup. A Bay Sox baseball game will be at 6:30pm. Details: http://www.slamdiabetes.com/wiffle-ball-tournaments/tournaments/slamdiabetes-bay-sox-classic-2013/
Penikese Island Adventure (Woods Hole, MA) (9:00 am-8:00 pm)
Join the Buzzards Bay Coalition on one of two full-day excursions to explore Penikese Island, a remote and beautiful island in the middle of Buzzards Bay. Planned activities include an oyster farming demonstration, a tour of Penikese Island School, and coastal exploration activities with Coalition education staff. The cost is $60 for Buzzards Bay Coalition members, $75 for the general public, and $40 for children. We will meet at the Buzzards Bay Discovery Center (21 Luscombe Avenue, Woods Hole). Registration is required. For more information or to RSVP, contact Alicia Pimental at 508-999-6363 x226 or pimental@savebuzzardsbay.org.
Space Saturday (10:00-4:00 pm)
The event will run from 10:00 am- 4:00 pm, and will feature Dick Methia, a national finalist in the NASA Teacher in Space project and former New Bedford High School English teacher. At 3:00 pm, Methia will give a fascinating 45-minute presentation on living and working in space. Opening the event at 10:00 am, Lisa Pratt, science teacher at Roosevelt Middle School and NASA space camp alum will present an introduction to space camp and lead soda bottle rocket launches. This should be a blast, pun intended!
Schwartz Center for Children 2013 Summer Carnival (Dartmouth, MA) (11:00-4:00 pm)
The Schwartz Center’s Family Involvement Committee is once again sponsoring the annual Summer Carnival, scheduled for Saturday, July 20th from 11:00AM to 4:00PM (rain date 7/21).
Carnival fun is fully accessible to children of all abilities. Admission is FREE for Schwartz Center students, $4 for non-student children under 12-years, and $6 for adults. A Family Pack is also available for $15 (2 adults and 2+ children). The fair is open to the public and will feature a variety of games, food, and entertainment, including Steve Arsenault Kenpo Karate demonstration at 12:00pm, Toe Jam Puppet Band at 1:15pm, and Voices in Time at 2:00pm. Families throughout the community are welcome to attend.
14th Annual 3rd EyE Open
3rd EyE Youth Empowerment, Inc. is a non-profit organization that has had a significant impact on hundreds of youth, their families, and the overall community since 1998. Festivities Include: live performances, children’s activities, open dance cypher, live graffiti exhibitions, Tae Kwon Do demonstrations, dance school demonstrations and a 3 on 3 basketball tournament. Full details:
https://www.facebook.com/events/407101369399015/.
Bay Sox vs. Mystic Schooners (6:30 pm – 9:30 pm)
Head to Paul Walsh Field and cheer on your New Bedford Bay Sox as they challenge the Mystic Schooners! Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for seniors and children 16 years and younger. Nothing beats the sights, smells, and sounds of a live baseball game!
Sunday, July 21st
Acoustic Sunrise – Morning Glory Cafe (9:30 am – 12:30 pm) In what is perhaps the most unique breakfast next to Leggs ‘n Eggs, you can enjoy breakfast and live music every Sunday at Morning Glory Café, in the South End. Amanda Rae will serenade you from 9:30-12:30 while you enjoy the best breakfast in town!
58th Annual Westport Fair: Day 4
Face painting, tractor races, Rosie’s Racing Pigs, great food, music, horseshoes, and more! The first Westport Fair was held at Westport High School in 1955. This will be Westport’s 58th Fair. This year’s fair will be held July 17-21. Admission is $4 on July 18 & 19, and $5 on July 20, 21, and 22. Children under 12 are free. The money raised by the fair is used to operate the fair, reinvest in the fairgrounds, student scholarships, and other donations to the town. The fair is a non-profit organization. Free parking is available on the North side of the fair. Please respect out neighbors and refrain from parking on Pine Hill Road.
8th Annual Fishermen’s Tribute Fund 5k Road Race/Walk (9:00 am – 12:00 pm)
Do you have family or friends in the fishing industry? The Fishermen’s Tribute Fund is hosting a 5k Road Race to raise money to erect a monument for those lost at sea. It’s a great way to get some exercise and help a LOCAL cause!
Great Outdoors Day (12:00 pm – 4:00 pm)
How often do you and your kids get outdoors? New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park will collaborate with partners and friends to celebrate being outdoors at Great Outdoors Day on Sunday, July 21. This free event takes place at Buttonwood Park from 12:00 noon to 4:00 PM. In addition to New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, other exhibitors will include New Bedford Parks, Recreation and Beaches, Buzzards Bay Coalition, New Bedford Community Rowing, Trustees of Reservations, and New Bedford Art Museum. Great Outdoors Day will take place adjacent to the playground. Free parking is available nearby.
Men from the South Coast who like to cook in their spare time or as their profession are welcome to volunteer. Want to know more? or volunteer? Call Annie @ 508*996*3343 EXT 38 or email apatacao@thewomenscentersc.com. You can also check out The Women’s Center website at www.thewomenscentersc.com.
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