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Get a load of these temperatures! Fifty degrees for three days in a row?! This a great time of year: cool nights and perfectly warm days. You can feel Spring is in the air. Not only has nature begun to thaw, but warmer weather always brings out the thaw in the locals! The only “bad” aspect about this weekend’s weather is the spots of rain on Friday and Saturday, but we’ll take it! Spring means more events, so head on out and enjoy the many goings-on in the region.
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Friday, April 3rd
Daffodils at dusk (Bristol) (5:00pm-7:00pm)
Sip a complimentary signature cocktail or lemonade as you journey through Blithewold’s enchanting spring garden at dusk. Watch as the daffodils, fiddlehead ferns, and leaf buds slowly awaken before your eyes as the sun slips below the horizon. Each week will feature ambient music and lighting by Luke Renchen Entertainment to highlight a playful evening among the daffodils. A spring outdoor scavenger hunt will be available for children and those who are kids at heart. Blithewold Mansion Gardens Arboretum 101 Ferry Road Bristol, R.I.
Painting with a Splash: Rainbow Palms (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 evening’s featured painting with a splash of your own uniqueness. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Just a desire to have fun.
Saturday, April 4th
Dollar-a-Bag book sale (Fairhaven) (9:00am-1:00pm)
Huge selection of good books and a large selection of used books sold at reasonable prices-most are 50 cents. Computer and Wifi available to the public. Help with our on-going puzzle, or join in a game of Scrabble. Coffee and desserts available. Church of the Good Shepherd 357 Main St. Fairhaven. Email: andreat120@comcast.net.
Golden to Gilded Walking Tour (Newport, R.I.) (10:30am-11:30am)
Established in 2004, Newport History Tours is the joint partnership of the Newport Historical Society and the Newport Restoration Foundation—two non-profits whose missions focus on celebrating Newport’s history. From Newport’s colonial Golden Age to Gilded Age summer colony, discover the transformation of the city and its people. Museum of Newport History, 127 Thames Street, Newport, RI at the foot of Washington Square. 401.841.8770.
Who When Where in King Philip’s War (Middleboro) (11:00am-1:00pm)
Edward Lodi signs copies of his latest book Who When Where in King Philip’s War. Lodi, author or editor of more than a half dozen books pertaining to King Philip’s War, spent years researching material for his book, which includes an alphabetical Who’s Who of approximately 450 entries, with a brief biographical sketch for each; an almost day-by-day chronological listing that begins with events leading up to the war and continues until its tragic conclusion; and a listing of Indian Place Names. Maria’s Card & Gift Shop 1 Center Street Middleborough, Mass.
Easter EggZOOberance at Buttonwood Park Zoo (9:00am)
Back by popular demand! Hop over to the Buttonwood Park Zoo to meet the Easter Bunny! Enjoy an egg-cellent breakfast buffet, meet and greet with one of our animal residents and head out into the Zoo for an egg hunt. Don’t forget to bring a camera to capture your Easter Bunny visit. Zoo admission is included in the program price. Participants must pre-register by calling (508) 991-4556 ext. 10 or register online here.
FrogWatch Lecture at Buttonwood Park Zoo (11:00am-12:30pm)
Amphibians play a critical role in ecosystems around the world. Not only do they eat pests like mosquitoes, but they are also an important food source for many vertebrates – making the loss of frogs and other amphibians detrimental to a habitat. Today amphibian species across the globe are disappearing at an alarming rate due to many factors like habitat loss, pollution, and disease. This has led scientists to predict that 30 – 50% of all species could face extinction. But hope is not lost! FREE with admission.
FrogWatch Training at Buttonwood Park Zoo (1:00pm-3:30pm)
Become a citizen scientist! 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 at two training sessions on Saturdays, March 7th and April 4th. 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+).
FREE poetry reading, book signing reception (Mattapoisett) (2:00pm)
Join us for a free public reading by noted poet Jeffrey Harrison on Saturday, April 4th at 2 pm. The reading will be followed by a book signing and reception, sponsored by the Friends of the Mattapoisett Library. Harrison is the author of five full-length books of poetry, including ‘Incomplete Knowledge,’ runner-up for the Poets’ Prize in 2008, and ‘Into Daylight’ published in 2014 as the winner of the Dorset Prize. 7 Barstow St, Mattapoisett.
Painting with a Splash: Tulips (12&up), Sunflower, & Sunset Beach (3:00pm, 7:00pm, 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.
