The New Bedford Youth Ballet will perform an adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book on Sunday, March 8 at the NBB Community Theater, 2343 Purchase Street in New Bedford. The first performance is scheduled for 1 p.m. with a second to follow at 2 p.m. All proceeds benefit the …
Read More »New Bedford’s Buttonwood Zoo’s Wildlife Education Series Returns
The Buttonwood Park Zoo is again hosting the “Wildlife Education Series”, a monthly educational program covering a variety of scientific topics, ranging from biology to animal behavior to conservation science. The events are geared to inquisitive individuals who are eager to learn and ask questions. The first lecture in the …
Read More »First of three 2020 “supermoons” called a “full super Snow Moon,” to grace the skies this weekend
Stargazers and skywatchers will be treated to three supermoons this year, with the first one appearing this weekend, February 7-9th. A full moon is one that is at its closest point to earth and a supermoon is one that appears a little larger than a regular full moon. What makes …
Read More »Ten New Bedford High School seniors to compete in return of Mr. Whaler contest
Join the Whaler family on Saturday night, February 8th at 6:30 pm. for the annual Mr. Whaler contest. Ten male senior contestants will battle it out for the title of Mr. Whaler. Contestants will be judged in four categories: • Casual wear • Swimsuit • Talent • Formal wear During …
Read More »New Bedford’s Zeiterion Theater offers 10 chances to have fun this February, including FREE events
Zeiterion Performing Arts Center is proud to present a sensational line-up of 10 shows and events throughout the month of February, including concerts for music lovers, truly moving dance performances, spectaculars for the family, and a classic movie on the big screen. The Z’s Creative Classroom will also launch Improv …
Read More »New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell to hold Neighborhood Office Hours at Rua’s West End Pizzeria
Mayor Mitchell will hold neighborhood office hours for the month of January on Tuesday, January 28, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at Rua’s West End Pizzeria, 196 Shawmut Avenue. Mayor Mitchell announced he would set aside time each month to hold office hours in city neighborhoods so that residents could …
Read More »DA Quinn Bringing New Children’s Book About Living With a Loved One Battling Addiction to Area Schools
Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III has begun distributing a new children’s book written by a local author that aims to open up the lines of communication with children who are living in a home with a loved one who is addicted to drugs or alcohol. The book, …
Read More »Bowling Over the Competition – New Bedford’s Buttonwood Park Zoo ’s 3rd Annual Fish Bowl Fundraiser is this weekend
The Buttonwood Park Zoological Society’s bowling fundraiser – Fish Bowl – is back for a 3rd consecutive year and is bigger than ever! Fish Bowl brings together teams of family, friends, businesses, and community partners to raise money for Buttonwood Park Zoological Society. The BPZS supports the Buttonwood Park Zoo’s …
Read More »Azorean Maritime Heritage Society to host scholarship fundraiser dinner/dance
Enjoy an evening of dinner, dancing, and cocktails while raising money for scholarships for local high school students at the Azorean Maritime Heritage Society’s annual Winter Scholarship Dinner on Saturday, Feb. 22 at 6:30 p.m. at Century House (107 S. Main St., Acushnet, MA). Last year, the Azorean Maritime Heritage …
Read More »New Bedford’s 5th annual “Love Your Heart” Day will offer free blood pressure screenings
Local residents are invited to participate in the 5th annual Love Your Heart Day, happening on Sunday February 9th from 9:00am to 1:00pm. Communities and neighborhoods throughout the City of New Bedford will once again join a growing, national movement to “Love Your Heart”. More than a dozen locations citywide …
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