SouthCoast Calendar

Youth Art Month Exhibition Opens on “Gallery Night”

2010-03-11T21:30:00Z

Newportant People: Watercolors by William Heydt

2010-03-12T15:00:00Z

DJ

2010-03-14T01:00:00Z

Plays old school music, Saturdays.

Poirier Post VFW

2010-03-14T02:00:00Z

Entertainment, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Saturdays.

Winter Half Price Sale

2010-03-14T03:00:00Z

Enter on William Street. Open Wednesdays and Saturdays,10 a.m.-1 p.m. Like-new clothing, small household items, children’s clothing and toys.

Cosi Presents Photographs by Mark Chester

2010-03-14T05:00:00Z

Opening reception: Thursday, March 4, 4 to 9 p.m. A percentage of restaurant sales benefits the Falmouth Artists Guild

Greater New Bedford Track Club

2010-03-14T12:00:00Z

Sunday Striders, weekly training runs starting at 8 a.m. Sundays. All levels of ability welcome; non-members are encouraged to join group. Marathon training continues.

All-you-can-eat breakfast buffets

2010-03-14T12:00:00Z

8-11 a.m. Sundays.

Sunday Worship

2010-03-14T14:00:00Z

Sunday Worship Service

2010-03-14T14:00:00Z

Weekly worhsip with communion

2010-03-14T14:00:00Z

Mixture of traditional and contemporary worship service.

Ocean Explorium

2010-03-14T14:00:00Z

Charity Moving Sale

2010-03-14T14:00:00Z

The Home Party And Craft Show

2010-03-14T14:00:00Z

The Home Party and Craft Show

2010-03-14T14:00:00Z

Prayers for World Peace

2010-03-14T15:00:00Z

"Without inner peace outer peace is impossible." Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.

Sunday Brunch

2010-03-14T15:00:00Z

Brunch will be hosted, made, baked, flipped, tossed, and served by the kids of the church. Proceeds will benefit development of a new Youth Center within the church for youth of our community.

Soul Food Kitchen

2010-03-14T15:30:00Z

Open 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Use Mill Street entrance. Features fried chicken, meatloaf, ribs, collard greens, candied yams, sweet potato pie, more. Take-out orders: (508) 999-3682.

Next to New Thrift Shop

2010-03-14T15:30:00Z

11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays in the Fellowship Hall of the First Congregational Church. (508) 291-8081 or (508) 295-1630.

Trap shooting

2010-03-14T16:00:00Z

Noon-3 p.m. Sundays, weather permitting. Breakfast available for members and their guests, 7-11 a.m.

Traditional Latin Mass

2010-03-14T16:30:00Z

Free Lenten Movie

2010-03-14T17:30:00Z

Movies include: Feb. 21, “St. Therese”; Feb. 28 “St. Clare and St. Francis”; March 7, St. Anthony Warrior of God”; March 14, “St. Maria Goretti” in (Spanish); and March 21 (“The 13th Day – The Story of Our Lady of Fatima”. For more information, call (508) 992-7587.

Sunday Holy Hour for Year of the Priests 2010

2010-03-14T19:00:00Z

Beginner EAST COAST SWING classes

2010-03-14T20:00:00Z

St. Patrick's Celebration

2010-03-14T22:00:00Z

Event features Noel Henry’s Irish Show Band with Maureen Haley’s School of Irish Dancers; pot of gold and Irish afghan raffles; and corned beef and cabbage dinner. Call for tickets at (508) 222-5410.

Community Drum Circle

2010-03-14T23:00:00Z

Rhythm celebration (not a performance), second Sundays. Newcomers welcome. Doors open at 7 p.m.

Creole music

2010-03-14T23:00:00Z

7-11 p.m. Sundays, $3.

Open Seisiun

2010-03-14T23:00:00Z

7 p.m. Sundays.

Open jam

2010-03-14T23:30:00Z

7:30 p.m. Sundays.

Karaoke and Club DJ

2010-03-15T01:00:00Z

9 p.m. Sundays.

Cosi Presents Photographs by Mark Chester

2010-03-15T04:00:00Z

Opening reception: Thursday, March 4, 4 to 9 p.m. A percentage of restaurant sales benefits the Falmouth Artists Guild

Monday Madness - FREE PIZZA

2010-03-15T04:00:00Z

HealthFirst Family Care Center

2010-03-15T12:00:00Z

Financial counseling available from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday to help uninsured residents of Greater Fall River complete MassHealth/Commonwealth Care applications. Paulette Couture, (508) 679-8111, Ext. 238.

Southcoast Blood Bank

2010-03-15T12:00:00Z

Off the main lobby in St. Luke’s Hospital. Walk-ins accepted 8 a.m.4 p.m. Monday-Tuesday and Thursday-Friday. Donors should be in good health, at least 18 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds, have not recently taken drugs or alcohol, and have doctor’s permission if over 70 years of age.

Susan's Dance Studio

2010-03-15T13:00:00Z

Ongoing: Mommy and Me Stretch/Dance, for ages 1 1/2-2 1/2, 9 a.m. Monday-Tuesday and Friday. Now accepting new students for the fall.

Encore Boutique

2010-03-15T13:00:00Z

Usable clothing for the homeless, drop-off 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays.

The Black Goose Shop

2010-03-15T13:00:00Z

Open 9 a.m.-noon Monday-Tuesday. Shop has recycled items and clothing. Donations of clean clothing and household items always welcome (no electrical items).

GED Test Registration

2010-03-15T13:00:00Z

Daytime registrations accepted, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Monday-Wednesday at the Division of Adult/Continuing Education & Summer School Office, Building 2, Room 226. GED candidates must register two weeks prior to testing. Registration process takes approximately 30 minutes. Candidates must bring a current Massachusetts photo ID in excellent condition; bank check or money order for $65 registration fee, made payable to City of New Bedford (no personal checks accepted); official high school withdrawl letter signed by the school principal or director of guidance if under 18; parental signature on the Massachusetts Department of Education Disclosure Form and Verification of Eligibility Form, if under 18; and any outstanding "no show" fees must be paid in full. (508) 997-4511, Ext. 2419. New Bedford.

Heartsaver CPR with AED for the Lay Responder (BLS) Basic Life Support In Southeastern, Ma

2010-03-15T13:30:00Z

Ocean Explorium

2010-03-15T14:00:00Z

Charity Moving Sale

2010-03-15T14:00:00Z

Hetty’s Thrift Shoppe

2010-03-15T14:00:00Z

Offering clothing and household items. Open 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Thursday. Proceeds benefit the New Bedford Child and Family Service. (508) 996-8572. (508) 990-8920.

Mary Ellen’s Corner

2010-03-15T14:00:00Z

Open 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday. Clothing and assorted household items. Clean donations appreciated.

Wareham MDA Lock-Up Event!

2010-03-15T14:00:00Z

Exercise class

2010-03-15T14:15:00Z

For seniors age 55 and older, 10:15-11:15 a.m. Mondays.

Toe Jam Puppet Band

2010-03-15T14:30:00Z

Creative arts playgroup featuring songs, dances and puppets, 10:30 a.m. Mondays.

Tot Time

2010-03-15T14:30:00Z

Lenten Mass at Noon

2010-03-15T16:00:00Z

The rosary will be recited before Mass.

Express workouts

2010-03-15T16:00:00Z

Offered noon-12:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Registration required.

Toe Jam Puppet Band

2010-03-15T16:30:00Z

Creative arts playgroup featuring songs, dances and puppets, 12:30 p.m. Mondays.

Ballroom and line dancing

2010-03-15T17:00:00Z

1-4 p.m. Mondays. Live music by Lionel Soares, Danny St. Amand and Joe Frascetti. Refreshments, door prizes.

Cribbage League

2010-03-15T17:00:00Z

Basic First Aid-Recertification

2010-03-15T17:30:00Z

Kool Kids After School program

2010-03-15T18:30:00Z

Includes homework time, computer activities and various sports and games, transportation from all Fairhaven schools, including on early release days.

Susan's Dance Studio

2010-03-15T20:00:00Z

Ongoing: Ballet/Tap, for ages 3-5, 4 p.m. Mondays. Now accepting new students for the fall.

Irish step dancing classes

2010-03-15T20:15:00Z

4:15-5:45 p.m. Mondays, taught by Maureen Haley. Beginners welcome anytime.

Phlebotomy Technician

2010-03-15T21:30:00Z

Free information session for those interested on Wednesday, January 20

College Substance Abuse Education Group

2010-03-15T21:30:00Z

5:30-7 p.m. Mondays. Call (508) 999-1102 for an appointment for an assessment.

CPR for the Health Care Provider Re-Certification (BLS- Basic Life Support) American Heart. Association

2010-03-15T22:00:00Z

Lenten Workshop

2010-03-15T22:00:00Z

Based on the popular “Chicken Soup for the Soul” book series, the workshop will offer participants the chance to nourish both their bodies and souls. While enjoying a simple meal of soup and bread, the group will reflect on stories from the series that “open the heart and rekindle the spirit”. One does not need to be a church member to attend, and sign up is not required but would be appreciated. For more information or to reserve a spot, call Gwen Lang at (508) 947-8125 or e-mail her at gwenlang@verizon.net.

Basic Microsoft Excel

2010-03-15T22:00:00Z

Classes begin Mon Mach 15 6:00-9:00 PM for 1 class.

1-508-759-7711, x 258

Easy Baked Dishes

2010-03-15T22:00:00Z

Class begins March 29 6:00-9:00 PM

Living Outside the Box: Laugh, Learn, and Relax

2010-03-15T22:00:00Z

Class begins March 15 from 6:00-9:00 PM

Lenten Course on the Seven Sacraments

2010-03-15T22:30:00Z

Bring a Bible, Catechism of the Catholic Church, paper, pencil or pen. Deacon Leo Racine will teach using Holy Scriptures about the symbols in the Old Testament of what Christ would institute as sacraments in the New Testament. For more information, call (508) 992-7587.

Duplicate bridge

2010-03-15T22:30:00Z

The Dartmouth Bridge Club meets for games, 6:30 p.m. Mondays. Partners available. Special games scheduled monthly. All levels welcome; lessons available at all levels. Handicapped accessible

Knitting and Quilters Club

2010-03-15T22:30:00Z

6:30 p.m. Mondays, for adults only.

Spring Swim & Stroke Clinic

2010-03-15T22:30:00Z

Overeaters Anonymous

2010-03-15T22:30:00Z

Meets 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays. Jackie, (508) 997-2265.

Gamblers Anonymous

2010-03-15T23:00:00Z

Bible Study

2010-03-15T23:00:00Z

The Rev. Pam Cole, interim pastor, will coordinate the informal discussions on “Jesus’ disciples”. She is a former teacher of Greek and Biblical interpretation at Barrington College (now the United Colleges of Gordon and Barrington) and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, So. Hamilton, Mass. Participants will have an opportunity to compare their views with those of the Religious Society of Friends (Quaker). As the New England Yearly Meeting Faith and Practice Manual states: “Since all Friends are potential ministers, it is especially important that all should know the Bible well.” For more information, call (774) 328-1490.

Bible Study

2010-03-15T23:00:00Z

Overeaters Anonymous Meetings

2010-03-15T23:30:00Z

Susan's Dance Studio

2010-03-16T00:00:00Z

Ongoing: Zumba, for teens and adults, 8 p.m. Monday and Thursday and 8 a.m. Wednesday and Friday. Now accepting new students for the fall.

Karaoke w/ Wicked Weezy

2010-03-16T01:30:00Z

Using Photographic References: Going Beyond the Photo: a workshop for any medium

2010-03-16T04:00:00Z

The workshop will cover the use of photographs and how artists can see the potential composition in a photo, while recognizing problems and being able to go beyond the shortcomings. Through lecture, demonstration and exercises, artist Jean Hirons will share her experience of going beyond the photo. Hirons is an award-winning pastel landscape painter whose work focuses on the South Coast of Massachusetts. She grew up in Mattapoisett but resides in the Washington DC area.

Cosi Presents Photographs by Mark Chester

2010-03-16T04:00:00Z

Opening reception: Thursday, March 4, 4 to 9 p.m. A percentage of restaurant sales benefits the Falmouth Artists Guild

HealthFirst Family Care Center

2010-03-16T12:00:00Z

Southcoast Blood Bank

2010-03-16T12:00:00Z

CPR for the Health Care Provider Re-Certification (BLS- Basic Life Support) American Heart. Association

2010-03-16T12:30:00Z

Susan's Dance Studio

2010-03-16T13:00:00Z

Ongoing: Mommy and Me Stretch/Dance, for ages 1 1/2-2 1/2, 9 a.m. Monday-Tuesday and Friday. Now accepting new students for the fall.

Encore Boutique

2010-03-16T13:00:00Z

Usable clothing for the homeless, drop-off 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays.

Grace Episcopal Church thrift shop

2010-03-16T13:00:00Z

Open 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Offers a good selection of clothing for men, women and children.

The Black Goose Shop

2010-03-16T13:00:00Z

Open 9 a.m.-noon Monday-Tuesday. Shop has recycled items and clothing. Donations of clean clothing and household items always welcome (no electrical items).

GED Test Registration

2010-03-16T13:00:00Z

Toddler Storytime

2010-03-16T13:30:00Z

Susan's Dance Studio

2010-03-16T14:00:00Z

Ongoing: Boys Hip Hop, for ages 4-11, 10 a.m. Tuesdays. Now accepting new students for the fall.

Ocean Explorium

2010-03-16T14:00:00Z

Charity Moving Sale

2010-03-16T14:00:00Z

Hetty’s Thrift Shoppe

2010-03-16T14:00:00Z

Offering clothing and household items. Open 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Thursday. Proceeds benefit the New Bedford Child and Family Service. (508) 996-8572. (508) 990-8920.

Mary Ellen’s Corner

2010-03-16T14:00:00Z

Open 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday. Clothing and assorted household items. Clean donations appreciated.

Barnes & Noble Jr.

2010-03-16T14:30:00Z

10:30 a.m. Tuesdays.

Lenten Recollections "Seven Last Words of Christ"

2010-03-16T15:00:00Z

Featuring various speakers, including La Salette priests, brothers and sisters from the Shrine.

Bloodborne Pathogens

2010-03-16T16:00:00Z

Lenten Mass at Noon

2010-03-16T16:00:00Z

The rosary will be recited before Mass.

March 16: Goya: The Horrors of War - and of Living

2010-03-16T16:00:00Z

Ballroom dancing

2010-03-16T16:30:00Z

12:30-4 p.m. Tuesdays. Door prizes, raffle, line dancing. Live music by the Nu-Sounds. Singles welcome.

Free blood pressure and health counseling

2010-03-16T18:00:00Z

Offered by Community Nurse and Hospice Care, 2-3 p.m. Tuesdays.

Oxygen Administration

2010-03-16T18:30:00Z

Kool Kids After School program

2010-03-16T18:30:00Z

Includes homework time, computer activities and various sports and games, transportation from all Fairhaven schools, including on early release days.

ServSafe Certification

2010-03-16T21:30:00Z

Classes begin March 16 and end March 17, from 5:30-9:30 PM. Exam included.