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The weekend outlook, is one that is simply perfect temperature-wise, but there is a small possibility of rain on Friday evening and Saturday morning at 30% chance. Bah! We’re New Englanders! That’s nothing!
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Friday, October 4th
Whales, Tales and Sails Story Hour (10:00 a.m.)
Moms, dads and caregivers seeking free, engaging activities for their young children should check out this event: the return of Whales, Tales and Sails, a free, one-hour story hour each Friday morning through October at 10:00 AM. The weekly event features professional storytellers Jackson Gillman and Karen Chace, and includes stories, fingerplay, songs, music, crafts and free play at New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park’s Corson Maritime Learning Center. This activity is geared for children ages 0-5. The center is located at 33 William Street in downtown New Bedford.
Lunchtime Jazz Series At The Custom House Square (12:30 p.m.)
Love some jazz or live music? Mayor Jon Mitchell announced that the newly opened Custom House Square will be home to a four-week “Lunchtime Jazz Series” beginning on Friday, September 20th at 12:30 pm. Additional concerts will be held on September 27th, October 4th, and October 11th. The concerts, presented by the Office of the Mayor, will feature acclaimed local saxophonist Marcus Monteiro with a different accompanying musician each week. Custom House Square is nestled in downtown New Bedford steps from galleries, shopping, dining, museums and the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park.
23rd Annual International Wine Festival & Auction (5:30 p.m.)
The Waterfront Historic Area League (WHALE) today announced the date for the 23rd Annual International Wine Festival & Auction to be held on New Bedford’s working waterfront on Friday, October 4, from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. This year’s event will take place inside the State Pier Building located at 93 State Pier with free parking available at the Elm Street Garage, 51 Elm Street. Details: http://www.newbedfordguide.com/23rd-wine-festival-music-auction-wines/2013/09/05.
Indoor yard sale/rummage/bake sale (6:00 pm-8:00 p.m.)
Presented by Pilgrim Women’s Club, household items, books, CDs, DVDs and more. At the Pilgrim Church Home at 635 Purchase Street. Proceeds benefit the Book Scholarship Fund and other charitable giving. Phone: (508) 998-1718.
7th Annual Sweet Temptations: Chocolate, wine food, auctions, more! (6:00-9:00 pm)
Join Better Community Living, Inc. with other local area restaurants and wine vendors for an amazing food-tasting, wine tasting experience. $50 per person. Proceeds help support programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities and children with autism. (508) 999-4300, ext. 122 for information. Tickets can also be purchased in person at the main office location. Tickets will also be available the day of the event at the Seaport Inn, 100 Middle Street, Fairhaven.
Saturday,October 5th
Silverbrook Farm Harvest Festival (Acushnet) (10:00 am)
Horse drawn & tractor rides, Mother Goose Story Time, Pumpkin Painting, Barrel Rides, Pony Rides, face painting, and a whole lot more! Every weekend through October! Saturday AND Sunday!
A Day in My Shoes – Suicide Awareness Walk (8:00 a.m)
There is a North to South Suicide Awareness Walk in New Bedford on tomorrow! Please gather at 3057 Acushenet Ave in New Bedford at 8am. The walk to Fort Taber will begin at 9am. The Greater New Bedford Suicide Prevention Coalition will be selling T Shirts for a minimum donation of $10.
The Oak Point Fall Craft Fair and Hobby Show (Middleboro, MA) (9:00 am-3:00 pm)
The Oak Point Fall Craft Fair and Hobby Show will be held at the Clubhouse, 200 Oak Point Drive Middleboro. The public is welcome! Over 50 tables will be filled with huge assortments of beautifully made craft items. Pocketbooks, paintings, quilts, wooden crafts and bowls, hand painted candles, glass vases, and bird houses. Elegant glass jewelry, handmade cards, beaded jewelry, floral arrangements for all seasons, and so much more. For more information call 508-947- 5406.
14th John Manjiro Festival (Fairhaven, MA) (10:00 am-5:00 pm)
Festival celebrates historic ties between Japan and the town that “adopted” a shipwrecked Japanese teenager. Japanese and American music and food, Taiko drumming, tours of the Manjiro Trail, arts and crafts, martial arts demonstrations. Free admission. Also, buffet dinner with Japanese guests, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 6, at Unitarian Memorial Church parish house. Adults, $25; children 12 and under $15.
4th Annual C.A.R.E. Charity Golf Tournament
Raise some money for CARE Southcoast Animal shelter! 12pm registration and 1pm shotgun start. Cost is $75 per golfer. Click on the event title above for details.
King Richard’s Faire (Carver) (10:30 am-6:00 am)
“Entertainment, exciting rides and skilled games abound on the enchanting 80-acre site of King Richard’s Faire. Hundreds of talented entertainers perform non-stop throughout the day. Visit any of our eight vibrant stages and be enthralled by acrobats, aerialists, jugglers, minstrels, dancers, fire eaters, puppeteers and exotic tigers. Enjoy our beautiful white lion and cute tiger cubs.” Runs through October 20th.
9th Annual New Bedford Open Studios: Day 1 (11:00 am-8:00 pm)
Free event. Self guided tours to view artwork and explore the artistic process. Wearable art, sound/performance/sculptural installations, paintings, prints, glass art, jewelry, and more! Join them for their yearly open studios event where they open their homes and studios to the public. There will be refreshments and lively activity in our beautiful converted rope factory and on the lovely grounds. Say hello to our chickens, Buttercup & Vanessa.
Sunday, October 6th
7th annual Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride (Westport) (7:45 am)
The fully supported 75-mile ride begins at Horseneck Beach in Westport, winding along the coast and through farmlands, coastal villages, New Bedford’s waterfront, cranberry bogs and along the back roads of Cape Cod, ending at scenic Quissett Harbor in beautiful Woods Hole. There is also a 35-mile route which begins in scenic Rochester and continues to Quissett Harbor. We provide three rest stops with food, beverage, toilets and bike support, as well as lunch and a celebratory picnic at the Finish Line.
Silverbrook Farm Harvest Festival (Acushnet) (10:00 am)
Horse drawn & tractor rides, Mother Goose Story Time, Pumpkin Painting, Barrel Rides, Pony Rides, face painting, and a whole lot more! Every weekend through October! Saturday AND Sunday!
Blessing of the Animals (Fairhaven) (10:30 am)
Bring your pets on a leash or in a carrier to their front lawn. All kinds of animals are welcome. All pet owners are welcome. First Congregational Church, 34 Center St. Fairhaven, MA.
9th Annual New Bedford Open Studios: Day 2 (11:00 am-6:00 pm)
Free event. Self guided tours to view artwork and explore the artistic process. Wearable art, sound/performance/sculptural installations, paintings, prints, glass art, jewelry, and more! Join them for their yearly open studios event where they open their homes and studios to the public. There will be refreshments and lively activity in our beautiful converted rope factory and on the lovely grounds. Say hello to our chickens, Buttercup & Vanessa.
Fire and EMS Department Open House (Fairhaven, MA) (1:00-3:00 pm)
Want the family to learn some fire tips? Fire and EMS Department Open House is coming! This year’s theme “Prevent kitchen fires” focuses on the role that individuals play in making and practicing safety in the kitchen. Visitors to the fire station will receive safety tips such as “stop, drop and roll”, learn how to plan escape routes, tour fire apparatus, watch how fast fire burns, learn how to use a fire extinguisher and try your escape plan skills in the SAFE House smoke trailer. For more information, call 508-994-1428.
61st Miss New Bedford Competition
On Sunday October 6th, ten young women from Greater New Bedford will compete for the coveted title of Miss New Bedford. Recently celebrating its 60th year of success, this year’s Miss New Bedford will be the 61st of a long sisterhood of Miss New Bedford’s whose lives have been changed by winning the crown. More: http://www.newbedfordguide.com/61st-miss-new-bedford/2013/10/01.
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