Fairhaven Firefighters Association Local 1555 is holding its annual toy drive for “Toys for Tots,” by the Marine Corps Reserve. Unwrapped toys can be dropped off at Fire Headquarters, 146 Washington St., Fairhaven, until Dec. 18.  Marine Toys for Tots is a program associated with the US Marine Corps. To learn more, visit toysfortots.org •••… [Read More]

In an effort to encourage everyone to do their holiday shopping in New Bedford, Mayor Jon Mitchell has announced that New Bedford will again offer a special Holiday Parking Program. From now through Tuesday, January 1, 2019, the City of New Bedford will offer FREE parking at your first metered space for up to two… [Read More]

Work off that turkey dinner! Help the North Fairhaven Improve­ment Association decorate Benoit Squre for the holiday season. Please join us on Sat., 11/24, starting at 8 a.m. Many hands make light work. At the corner of Howland Ave. and Main St., where Main & Adams merge. ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb… [Read More]

No vehicles shall be permitted to remain on the hydrant side of all streets in Fairhaven from December 1 to March 31 from midnight to 8:00 a.m. and also during the time of any snowfall or snow removal operations. On streets with no hydrants, NO vehicles shall be permitted to remain either on the east… [Read More]

Your Theatre, Inc. is holding auditions on 11/27 at 7:30 p.m. and 12/2 at 2:30 pm, for roles in the upcoming March production of “Kindertransport” by Diane Samuels. Auditions are open to all actors over the age of 16. Rehearsals will begin in early January. Auditions will consist of a cold reading from the script…. [Read More]

Since 1986 a Boy Scout, typically from Upper Austria (the birth place of Silent Night) travels to Bethlehem to light a lantern from a flame burning at the Star of Nativity Church, in the grotto that marks the place of birth of Jesus of Nazareth. That flame, in a special lantern, then travels to Vienna… [Read More]

Join us for a prayer service to honor the memory of those whose lives have been lost in acts of anti-transgender violence, on Sun., 11/18, at 10:30 a.m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 351 Elm St., Dartmouth. Guest speaker, Tracie Welch of the South Coast LGBTQ Network. All are welcome.  ••• Support local journalism, donate to… [Read More]

America’s Hometown Thanksgiving Parade, Plymouth Mass. Sat., 11/17, rain or shine. Opening Ceremonies, DCR Pilgrim Memorial Park, 10:30 AM; Parade Steps Off,  Benny’s Plaza Court Street, 11:00AM. Festival dates 11/16 to 11/18.  This is one of America’s only historically accurate chronological parades, visually bringing to life America’s rich heritage representing each century from the 17th… [Read More]

On the Sconticut Neck properties of the Fairhaven-Acushnet Land Preservation Trust, Sun., 11/18, 10 a.m.–noon. Rain date 11/25 Join us for our annual guided hike! Free and all are welcome, including children. This hike will be approxi­mately two hours of easy walking. It is possible to do half the hike. Please wear appropriate clothing for… [Read More]

Hatch Street Studios, located at 88-90 Hatch Street in New Bedford’s North End, is pleased to announce its annual Open Studios / Holiday Sale! We kick off on Friday, November 16 from 5 to 8 p.m., and continue all weekend, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both Saturday, November 17 and Sunday, November 18…. [Read More]