Join the Fairhaven Police Depart­ment, Tremblay’s Bus, Safe Zones, and Team Walmart for our Annual Fill-The-Bus Toy Drive at the Walmart in Fairhaven on Sun., 12/11, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (rain date 12/17).  Call 508-889-1752 for more info. ••• Click here to download the entire 12/8/22 issue: 12-08-22 BenoitLights Support local journalism, donate… [Read More]

When one reads a “Chet and Bernie” mystery you will be reading a story narrated by Bernie’s dog Chet. When they are asked by an old time criminal friend to locate his only law abiding relative — his brother, they begin a search where they have unexpected dangers including an oil company conspiracy.  The book, written… [Read More]

Fort Phoenix Beach Cleanup, by Be the Solution to Pollution, Sat., 12/3, 9 a.m. to noon. Meet in the parking lot near the cannons.  Bring a reusable water bottle and closed toe shoes. Tools, bags and gloves provided. Everyone is welcome!!!! Children must be accompanied by an adult. For more info, email  bethesolutiontopollution@gmail.com ••• Click… [Read More]

Nature Photography at Carvalho Farm, 201 Shaw Rd., Fairhaven. Sat., 12/3, 8–9 a.m. FREE. With the advancement of tech­nology you can capture amazing photographs with your phone. Join us for a guided hike with our staff photographer in this beautiful landscape for some tips from a pro.  Carvalho Farm’s flat, easy-to-navigate Indian Rock Trail is… [Read More]

Backstage at the Nutcracker, Special Storytime with Dance Educator Kay Alden. Come away with Kay as we experience the music and magic of the Nutcracker! Little ones will explore dance while learning movement based skills and playing with props from this holiday classic. Recom­mended for ages 4-6 (siblings welcome!), feel free to wear a special… [Read More]

Greens ’N More The Friends of the Acushnet Public Library are presenting a Greens (and More!) Sale on Saturday, 12/3 from 10am – 12pm on the library’s deck. Wreaths and greens will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Cash only please. Prices are as follows: green bundles, $10; 12-inch wreath with a simple bow,… [Read More]

The Acushnet Lions Club and the Rivers’ End Cafe, proudly sponsor their annual Toy & Food Drive/ Motorcycle Run on Sun., 11/27. $10 or unwrapped toy donation (no stuffed animals please), or non-perishable food donation gets you in. Now accepting food and toys at the Rivers End Cafe, 7 Tarkiln Hill Road, Acushnet. Starts at… [Read More]

Tues., 11/29, 6:30–7:30 p.m., New Bedford Free Public Library, 3rd floor meeting room, 613 Pleasant St., NB.  For author Dawn Blake Souza, writing “From the Islands They Came”, the story of her mother’s Cape Verdean immigrant family, was a labor of love.  “It was my life’s passion to record these stories so they wouldn’t be… [Read More]

Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech Craft Fair, Sat., 11/26, 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m.; Sun., 11/27, 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m. At GNB Voc-Tech, 1121 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford. $1.00 donation, Benefits the Scholarship Fund. Over 150 Vendors. ••• Click here top download the entire 11/24/22 issue: 11-24-22 ShoppingIssue Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal    

We’re celebrating The Z’s 100th birthday and long history as a movie house with films throughout the century and matching “vintage” ticket prices! 1940s Miracle on 34th Street, Sat., 12/17, at 2 p.m. 40¢ General Admission Run time: 1 hour and 36 minutes Tickets: https://www.zeiterion.org/events/miracle-on-34th-street 1950s In Cooperation with the New Bedford Whaling Museum’s Moby… [Read More]