15 Things To Do This Weekend (Apr 04-Apr 06)
What do you notice about the weather image preview to the left? If you guessed, that this is the first weekend this year where the temperature will NOT go below freezing, you guessed correctly. We will come close though, as Sunday morning will hit 32 degrees. While it won’t be snowing, it unfortunately will rain on Saturday – but no flooding! You won’t need a life preserver or inflatable raft to get to the many events taking place on the South Coast! We’ll reach almost 60 degrees! There’s a lot going on now that Spring has arrived, so head on out and enjoy!
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Friday, April 4th
Mother Goose at the Zoo (10:30 am)
Gather your goslings and fly on over for our new Mother Goose at the Zoo program. Join our gaggle for rhymes, songs, and meeting new friends. Great for children under age 3. FREE with admission!
WAMS Rummage And Bake Sale (Acushnet) (5:30-8:00 pm)
Sponsored by the W.A.M.S. of the Acushnet-Wesley United Methodist Church. Flea market items will be sold as well as baked goods and clothing.
Harlem Ambassadors vs Tri Town Trotters- Comedy basketball (Marion) (7:00 pm)
The Mattapoisett and Rochester Lions Clubs are bringing the Harlem Ambassadors back to town in the ORR High School Gym. Enjoy an evening of comedy basketball for the whole family. Proceeds to benefit Tri -Town Schools and Lions Charities. Come early (5:30 p.m.) for burgers and hot dogs. Tickets available at tri-town elementary schools, ORR High School, or on line by clicking on the event title.
First Friday Open Mic (7:00-9:00 pm)
First Unitarian Church of New Bedford presents First Friday Open Mic, 7-9 p.m. first Friday of each month. Free admission, refreshments available for purchase.
FHS Drama Club presents “The Wizard of Oz” (7:30 pm)
Come support the local kids and enjoy a tale we all love! The Wizard of us is being presented by the Fairhaven High School drama club for this weekend only. Tickets $15 adults, $12 for students and $10 for children under 12.
Saturday, April 5th
WAMS Rummage And Bake Sale (Acushnet) (9:00am-12:00 pm)
Sponsored by the W.A.M.S. of the Acushnet-Wesley United Methodist Church. Flea market items will be sold as well as baked goods and clothing.
Monthly Wellness Walk at Buttonwood; Get Moving, Get Healthy! (10:00 am)
Hawthorn Cardiologist Dr. Michael Rocha will lead participants on a two-mile walk around Buttonwood Park. This will happen monthly at 10:00 am and people will meet in the parking area in front of the zoo entrance.
Healing Share (Reiki) @ Crescent Moon Holistic Therapy Shoppe (10:00-11:00 am)
Open to all levels of Reiki. It’s not only for practitioners, but also for those interested in becoming practitioners. Come join us for healing and sharing! Crescent Moon Holistic Therapy Shoppe on Brigham Street near St. Luke’s Hospital. $10.00.
WAG Annual Juried Spring Show “Surf and Turf” (10:00am-5:00pm)
Paintings and drawings that interpret the theme by WAG members and New England artists will be on display. Reception and Presentation of Awards on Sunday April 6, 3–5 pm.
FrogWatch Training (1:00-3:00pm)
Local frogs need your help! Amphibian populations are declining worldwide so it’s important to learn as much as we can about these animals. Here’s how you can help! Join the Buttonwood Park Zoo’s FrogWatch Chapter! FrogWatch USA is a nationwide frog and toad monitoring program. Learn to identify local frog and toad calls then explore local wetlands to help contribute critical data to the long-term scientific study. Ready to become a citizen scientist? Call to register 508-991-6178 x 31. (Ages 7+).
Our I-Dentities Event @ Gallery X (3:00-5:00 pm)
Celebrate Spring and the power of words with a gathering of local poets who will share their thoughts on Our I-Dentities at Gallery X. Hosted by Everett Hoagland with guest poet Tony Medina, winner of the 2013 Langston Hughes Society Award and a professor of Creative Writing at Howard University. Event is free and open to the Public. Featuring Local Poets Erik Andrade, Lauren Daley, Gerald Bourassa, Dawn Blake Souza, Ron Barboza, Megan Tench, an Catherine McLaughlin. Letisha Imani HarrisFor additional information, call the Historical Society at 508-979-8828.
Painting with a Splash: “Martini” w/ Ann (3:00 & 7:00pm)
Welcome to Painting with a Splash Where you are the artist! Painting with a Splash is the newest addition to Historic Whaling City Downtown New Bedford. Bringing you an experience of art as entertainment. Add a little wine (BYOB) that will surely tap into your creative side. With step by step instruction and a little music, you and your friends will create the evenings featured painting with a splash of your own uniqueness. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Just a desire to have fun.
Sunday, April 6th
Friends of Acushnet Troop 41 Spaghetti Supper Fundraiser (1:00 pm-6:00 pm)
The Senior Center of the Acushnet Council on Aging is a center of activity. Located in the old Mason Weldon Burt School Building. The ACOA is a gathering place for area seniors. A few of the senior programs are restricted to Acushnet senior citizens because of funding limitations. However, most of their activities and programs are open to all seniors. Come have S’ketti and help out! $5 adults, $2.50 children 12 and under.
FHS Drama Club presents “The Wizard of Oz” (2:00 pm)
Come support the local kids and enjoy a tale we all love! The Wizard of us is being presented by the Fairhaven High School drama club for this weekend only. Tickets $15 adults, $12 for students and $10 for children under 12.
Painting with a Splash: Fund Raiser for Braiden Norton w/ Ann + Fitz’s Wine Pour w/Fitz (12:00pm & 6:30 pm)
Welcome to Painting with a Splash Where you are the artist! Painting with a Splash is the newest addition to Historic Whaling City Downtown New Bedford. Bringing you an experience of art as entertainment. Add a little wine (BYOB) that will surely tap into your creative side. With step by step instruction and a little music, you and your friends will create the evenings featured painting with a splash of your own uniqueness. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Just a desire to have fun.
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