The AHEAD Holiday Store is Opening to Shoppers starting Friday, Nov. 19th in New Bedford

Each year there is great anticipation of this event and this season the Ahead USA Company Store will be open the next two weekends in November and an expanded weekday schedule starting in December. Every visit is different as the stock rotates daily, but you’ll always find a great selection of clothes, hats, jackets, sportswear, golf apparel and accessories at amazing prices. The best part? All of the products are made proudly right here in New Bedford.

Important: Masks will be required to enter the store. Stop in this Friday and Saturday from 9am to 2pm.

Here is the full store schedule:

And here are directions:

Take RT. 140 to EXIT 7 – NEW BEDFORD INDUSTRIAL PARK
270 SAMUEL BARNET BLVD., NEW BEDFORD, MA.
DRIVE TO THE END OF BARNET BLVD AND ENTER THE SECOND “AHEAD” DRIVE WAY
DRIVE TO THE BACK OF THE BUILDING TO THE DOOR LABELED STORE ENTRANCE.
PLEASE NO PHONE CALLS • CASH OR CREDIT CARD




Zodiiack Salon Announces Grand Opening on Saturday Nov. 20th in Westport

Award winning local makeup artist, Katelyn Webb will be opening her new salon in Westport, Ma. Her work has been featured in Martha Stewart Wedding Magazine, The Knot and Borrowed & Blue. Katelyn is a mother of two, with a passion for the work she does. She received her degree in hair design and makeup artistry from Paul Mitchell The School of Rhode Island in 2010 where she then began her dream career.

To celebrate the opening of her business she will be holding a Grand Opening Event on Saturday, November 20th from 10AM-2PM. Special promotions and giveaways to the first 25 clients who book a new appointment as well as 25% off every service booked! RSVP to their Facebook Event HERE: https://www.facebook.com/events/2505181879625276

The name of the new Salon is Zodiiack – A beauty constellation. Because they are compilation of beauty services under one roof. Services include hair, makeup, eyelash extensions, hair removal, airbrush tanning and microblading.

Zodiiack is located at 875 State Road, Suite 6, Westport, MA 02790. Be sure to follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zodiiackk




Celebrate the Holidays with the New Bedford Festival Theatre

New Bedford Festival Theatre and Executive Producer Wendy Hall invite South Coast audiences to celebrate the December holidays with two unique theatrical events.

On December 3rd at 8:00 PM The Festival Theatre will celebrate the return engagement of John Michael Dias (Jersey Boys and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical on Broadway) as Evita Loca in Professional Christmas Lady.

Evita Loca is coming to town and straight down your chimney in Professional Christmas Lady, an all-live singing Christmas extravaganza. You better watch out ‘cause her Christmas sack is full and ready to burst. HO HO HOpe you’ll join us!

Professional Christmas Lady will run for one performance at the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center December 3, 2021 at 8:00 PM. So don’t miss it!

Tickets: $25-$35 Get them HERE: http://zeiterion.org/events/professional-christmas-lady-21
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On December 4th at 8:00 PM Festival Theatre will welcome The Randy Andys Holiday Extravaganza.

Join The Randy Andys on Saturday, December 4th as they whisk you away to a “sassy, brassy wonderland!” – Broadway World

Step back in time this holiday season with The Randy Andys for a magical evening of nostalgic holiday revelry. An homage to the televised holiday specials from a bygone era, The Randy Andys will sing your favorite holiday classics with their signature contemporary twist alongside a few of their closest Broadway friends. This unforgettable evening will surely put you in the holiday spirit.

The Randy Andys Holiday Extravaganza will feature: Sarah Hanlon (Jesus Christ Superstar, Show Boat), Alison Mahoney (Evita, Food Network’s The Singing Baker)
Roslyn Seale (Ragtime, Smokey Joe’s Café), and Festival Theatre Alumni Sarah Pothier (Eugene Onegin, 1776) With Special Guests: David LaMarr (Jersey Boys, Kinky Boots) and Napoleon Douglas (Lion King, Jesus Christ Superstar).

Tickets: $25-$35 Get them HERE: http://zeiterion.org/events/randy-andys-holiday-extravaganza-21




Bask, Inc. Announces 4th Annual Food Drive for Veterans

Donations will be accepted November 1 – November 21 at Bask

Bask, Inc. (“Bask”), a locally owned cannabis dispensary in Fairhaven, Massachusetts, has announced plans for their 4th annual Food Drive for Veterans.
Donations will be collected at Bask’s adult-use and medical dispensary between Monday, November 1st, 2021 through Sunday, November 21st, at 2 Pequod Road in Fairhaven, MA.

Bask,
which is Veteran owned and operated, continues its commitment to the community with
donations going directly to the Veterans Association of Bristol County (VABC). The VABC provides
resources including a food pantry, counseling services, and support to the area’s Veteran population.
“This will be our fourth donation drive for Veterans since opening Bask in 2018 and we hope it will be
our biggest yet,” explains Bask CEO and Veteran, Chapman Dickerson. “Our goal is to collect enough
food to help Veterans enjoy a nice meal on Thanksgiving.”
“As a company, we are committed to helping those in our community. For those who have served our
country, it’s our turn to give back,” says Dickerson.

Bask will be collecting non-perishable food, hygiene products, and grocery store gift cards at the
dispensary located at 2 Pequod Road in Fairhaven. Donations can be dropped off at either entrance
during regular business hours. The medical entrance is open from 9am to 7pm and the adult use
entrance is open from 9am to 9pm daily.

Bask has been serving registered medical patients at the Fairhaven dispensary since 2018. The multi-
award-winning cannabis dispensary, cultivator, and manufacturer was named Best Dispensary in 2019
by south coast residents and recently expanded its cannabis retail operations in Fairhaven with the
addition of recreational sales to adults 21 and older in February of 2021.

About Bask, Inc.

The founders of Bask are experienced medical cannabis cultivators, educators, and advocates. The team
came together over a shared vision to create an environment where patients could learn and have safe
access to quality products. Bask opened its doors to medical patients in February of 2018 as the first
cannabis dispensary on the South Coast of Massachusetts. In February of 2020, the company moved its
cultivation and processing operation to a state-of-the-art greenhouse facility in Freetown, MA in
partnership with AmeriCann, Inc.




Child & Family Services to host 365 Days of Hope Gala at White’s of Westport on Nov. 18th

Child & Family Services would like to invite you to join them for an evening of wine tasting, dining from an array of local fare, dancing, raffles and silent auctions. Participating food vendors: Merrill’s on the Waterfront, * Joe’s Original * Morton’s Fork Catering * Wok Magic *Top Shelf Bar & Grill * Cuban Way! * KC’s Classic Burger Bar * Turk’s Seafood * RW Catering * On The Go Catering * Cakes By Jenn!

The event is happening on Thursday November 18th, 6pm to 9:30pm at White’s of Westport, get your tickets here: https://child-familyservices.org/upcoming-events/ or scan the QR code. For more info, please call Susan Remy at (508) 742-1032 or email sremy@cfservices.org

About the organization:
Child & Family Services is a private, nonprofit, human service agency that provides adoption services, mental health counseling, psychiatry and specialized support programs to people of all ages living in New Bedford, Fall River and Cape Cod.




Bask Announces Free Yoga Classes in New Bedford

Bask Announces Free Yoga Classes in New Bedford
Classes will be available Mondays in November at Sangha

Bask, Inc. (“Bask”), a locally owned cannabis dispensary in Fairhaven, Massachusetts, has partnered with New Bedford yoga studio, Sangha, to offer free yoga classes.

In an effort to provide access to wellness programs for those in need, Bask is sponsoring Kripalu Yoga classes at the Sangha yoga studio. Kripalu Yoga is designed for students at all levels of ability and practice. Sangha co-founders Jeff Costa and Howard Klein bring years of yoga and fitness expertise to their New Bedford studio where, according to their website, they have “created a friendly, inclusive, and healing arts community.”

Bask’s sponsorship provides free registration for up to 15 people per class. Participants can register for each free class at the following link on the Sangha website: sanghanewbedford.com/schedule
Bask has been serving registered medical patients at the Fairhaven dispensary since 2018. The multi-award-winning cannabis dispensary, cultivator, and manufacturer was named Best Dispensary in 2019 by south coast residents and recently expanded its cannabis retail operations in Fairhaven with the addition of recreational sales to adults 21 and older in February of 2021.

About Bask, Inc.
The founders of Bask are experienced medical cannabis cultivators, educators, and advocates. The team came together over a shared vision to create an environment where patients could learn and have safe access to quality products. Bask opened its doors to medical patients in February of 2018 as the first cannabis dispensary on the South Coast of Massachusetts. In February of 2020, the company moved its cultivation and processing operation to a state-of-the-art greenhouse facility in Freetown, MA in partnership with AmeriCann, Inc.

Visit their Fairhaven dispensary for medical and recreational needs.

Bask, Inc.
2 Pequod Road
Fairhaven, MA 02719
www.cometobask.com
(774)305-4749




Red Sox Broadcaster & Former Player, Jerry Remy Has Lost His Battle With Cancer

Diagnosed with lung cancer back in 2008, Remy still managed to continue in his role as long time Sox color commentator with only brief absences for treatment. He will be missed by an entire generation that grew up watching him play on the field or call games for over 30 years.

An all-star second baseman originally drafted by the California Angels in 1971, Remy made his major league debut in 1975. He was traded to his hometown Boston Red Sox in 1977. Remy’s best season was in 1978, when he was selected for his only All Star team. Over the next several seasons, he was hampered by a series of injuries which limited his playing time to less than half of a season each of the next three years, though he continued to bat very well when he was healthy. Remy played two more full seasons in 1982 and 1983, though his injury problems returned in 1984, and he officially retired from the sport in 1985.

After retiring from baseball, Remy became a regular media personality, serving as a color commentator for NESN’s Red Sox broadcasts since 1988, only taking occasional time off for health issues. He also owned a number of restaurants and wrote a number of books on baseball.

Remy was born in Fall River, Massachusetts, on November 8, 1952, and grew up in nearby Somerset. He attended Somerset High School and Roger Williams University in Bristol, Rhode Island.




Trunk or Treat Events Abound This Weekend in the South Coast

There was much discussion on our Facebook page this evening regarding “Trunk or Treat” events in the local area. A quick search on Facebook will reveal a couple of dozen all within a reasonable drive from the New Bedford area. We’ve highlighted a few of them below. If you plan accordingly, you could hit up several in the same day and attain legendary status with your kids.

One of the best local ones is hosted by Team ROSO / REMAX Vantage in North Dartmouth. Its happening on Saturday from 10am to 1pm, they even have a haunted house! Stop by 77 State Rd. to enjoy the fun and check out their event page here: https://www.facebook.com/events/847651802611360

Today at 5pm in Taunton you can check out one at the Star Drive In: https://www.facebook.com/events/253094716822891

In New Bedford at the Elizabeth Carter Brooks Annual event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1970031489827137/ from 6pm to 7:30pm Located at 212 Nemasket St.

Here’s one on Saturday 2pm to 4pm in Wareham, at the Gleason Family YMCA: https://www.facebook.com/events/4617461098285196/

Another one in New Bedford on Saturday at the YMCA in downtown, 6pm to 7pm: https://www.facebook.com/events/1089529878523023/ A quick heads up for this one; they are asking for a $5 donation per child.

Here is one in Fall River at Almac’s on the go located at 550 Newton St. https://www.facebook.com/events/577272123407005/

In Dartmouth at Soares’s Martial Arts, 5pm to 7pm on Saturday the 30th. Preregistration suggested: https://www.facebook.com/events/828363497851762/

Take a drive to Lakeville for this one at the Church of the Nazerene; 180 Main Street. https://www.thelcn.org/events/trunk-or-treat/

We’ll wrap up with an event at Fall River City Hall on Saturday from 2pm to 6pm.




St. Anne’s Credit Union is Hiring for an Employee Development & Training Specialist

St. Anne’s Credit Union currently has an opening for an Employee Development & Training Specialist.

FUNCTION: Develop, coordinate and deliver business-focused, job related, compliance and cost effective training to enhance job performance of all employees. Click HERE to apply.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Deliver training, which may include presenting, facilitating and coaching individual employees at all levels.

• Stay up to date on the most current policies, procedures, products, operating systems, and regulatory compliance requirements in order to provide accurate information to all trainees.

• Work with management to define training needs of the Credit Union. Formulate training outline and determine instructional methods using knowledge of specified training needs and effectiveness of such methods, such as individual training, group instruction, lectures, demonstrations, role-play, seminars, meetings or workshops.

• Select and/or develop teaching aids, such as training handbooks, demonstration models, multimedia visual aids, computer tutorials, and reference books. Create “training library” of source material that has previously been presented.

• Develop testing to measure the effectiveness of the presented curriculum and measure employee progress. Determine if objectives of the training sessions are being met. Develop periodic questionnaires specific to audience/topic to reinforce learning throughout the year.

• Track training and educational activities of all employees.

• Coordinate and schedule trainings for all employees through internal or external sources.

• Track and record employee attendance to seminars, classes, etc.

• Establish, maintain and monitor learning measurement criteria to ensure that training content addresses performance gaps.

• Responsible for conducting and managing the Onboarding process for all New Hires.

• Assign compliance courses, and track completion of mandatory training for all applicable employees, including but not limited to new-hires, existing employees and Directors as needed. Conduct compliance training when necessary.

• Network with training and/or education professionals to make contacts and share ideas and information to enhance SACU’s training program.

EDUCATIONAL & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Associates Degree in business, communication and/or education or equivalent experience. Proven experience in program design and development as well as facilitation and delivery of programs. Excellent written and oral communication skills, the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels throughout the Credit Union. Must have the ability to motivate, excite and encourage employee performance. Must be able to manage a multi-task, fast-paced environment, have the ability to meet deadlines, and work independently. Proficient in the use of PCs and software application including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Click HERE to apply You may also submit a resume to: HR.Dept@stannes.com or drop off your application at any branch.




PACE announces Open Enrollment for Health Insurance

HEALTH INSURANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR THOSE WHO NEED LOW COST COVERAGE

PACE announces Open Enrollment for those who need health insurance. The open enrollment period is from November 1, 2021 – January 23, 2022.

PACE’s Health Access will have Health Connector Navigators available to assist anyone who would like to apply for health insurance through the Health Connector or with MassHealth.

During Open Enrollment, anyone without health insurance can enroll into coverage for 2022. This includes people who may have lost their job and work-based health insurance in 2021 and have been without coverage. Additionally, people who may have enrolled in COBRA coverage after losing a job this year can apply for coverage and find out if they qualify for subsidized coverage through the Health Connector, which through the ConnectorCare program provides plans with reduced premiums and co-pays, and no deductibles – and will likely be far more affordable than COBRA plans.

Ginny DeSilva, PACE Health Access Director explains, “Our Navigators are hard at work assisting any person who needs health insurance remotely. They can be reached by phone or email, as our office is currently closed due to the COVID Pandemic. We can be reached at 508-999-9920.

In addition, the Senior Health Specialist can assist anyone over 65 with their applications for Medicare Part A, Part B, and Part D; Medigap Insurance, Medicare HMOs, retiree insurance plans, prescription drug programs, Medicaid and Medicare. Seniors should call 508-999-9920 or email

Please contact PACE today! Email: Help@paceinfo.org and a representative will get back to you promptly.

PACE – People Acting in Community Endeavors, Inc.

PACE, Inc. delivers innovative and effective services to members of the Greater New Bedford Community in their pursuit of brighter futures.
PACE programs include: Child Care Works, YouthBuild – New Bedford, The Family Center, Head Start, Housing Opportunity Center, Fuel Assistance, Lead Program, Clemente Course,Tax Preparation, Health Access and Food Bank.