SouthCoast Calendar

'Richard Grosvenor: Newport's Muse and Mentor'

2008-07-13T04:00:00Z

'Sea & Sky: Atmospheric Explorations by William Bradford and Other Marine Artists'

2008-07-18T13:00:00Z

'Keep Our Veterans Warm Program'

2008-08-30T04:00:00Z

Events page on website has availability for ticket purchase

Computer Basics with File Management

2008-09-15T20:00:00Z

This course would interest folks in all the towns.

Basic Surveying

2008-09-15T22:00:00Z

This is a hands on class. Bring a compass and boots for a fun and interesting experience.

Journeyman Electrical

2008-09-16T22:00:00Z

Bring Textbook National Electrical Code Book with Massachusetts amendments.

Medical Terminology

2008-09-16T22:00:00Z

This course would be of interest to folks in all the towns.

Plumbing

2008-09-16T22:00:00Z

Music Technology

2008-09-17T22:00:00Z

This class is hand-on in our computer rom.

DJ

2008-10-05T00:00:00Z

Plays old school music, Saturdays.

Latin Night

2008-10-05T00:00:00Z

8 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays. Proper dress required.

A Day with Mary

2008-10-05T00:30:00Z

A day of instruction, devotion and intercession, based on the message given at Fatima in 1917, A Day with Mary includes processions, Rosary, Mass of Our Lady, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction. Bring a bag lunch. (508) 992-7587

Poirier Post VFW

2008-10-05T01:00:00Z

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

Saturday Night Dance Party

2008-10-05T02:00:00Z

Incredible Drink Specials:

$2.00 SO CO & lime shots
$1.50 16oz Bud, Bud Light, & Coors Light Drafts
$1.00 Shot menu
$3.00 Sam Adams & Sam Light Drafts
$1.00 Jello shots
$3.00 "Drink of the Week"

Saturday Nights

2008-10-05T02:00:00Z

$1.00 Shot menu.
$1.50 16oz. Bud, Bud Light, & Coors Light drafts.
$3.00 "Drink of the Week."
$2.00 SO CO & lime shots.
$1.00 Jello shots.
$3.00 Sam Adams & Sam Light Drafts.

Greater New Bedford Track Club

2008-10-05T12:00:00Z

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

2008-10-05T12:00:00Z

8-11 a.m. Sundays.

Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride

2008-10-05T12:30:00Z

Pet Blessing Service

2008-10-05T13:30:00Z

Weather permitting, service will be held outside on church grounds. All pets are welcomed, and there will be opportunity for individual blessing of each pet. It is asked that pet owners leash and/or cage their pet. Following the service, a time of food and fellowship will be held including treats for all of God's creatures.

Blessing of the Animals

2008-10-05T14:00:00Z

Blessing celebrates Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. All animals are welcome, but must be on a leash or in a container. Stuffed animals are welcome as well.

Blessing of the Animals and Eucharist

2008-10-05T14:00:00Z

Everyone and their pets welcome.

Special Worship Service

2008-10-05T14:00:00Z

The Rev. Nathan Yeboah, senior pastor of Word Faith Chapel in Accra, Ghana, West Africa, will be special guest preacher. The Rev. Yeboah has served 40 years in ministry walking from village to village. A powerful service!

Sunday Worship Service

2008-10-05T14:00:00Z

'Daniel McManus: New Work'

2008-10-05T14:00:00Z

'Portraits of Newport Governors from the Rhode Island State House Collection'

2008-10-05T14:00:00Z

'The Eloquence of Place: Forty Years of the Newport Restoration Foundation'

2008-10-05T14:00:00Z

35th annual Harvest & Craft Fair

2008-10-05T14:00:00Z

Annual Mass of Thanksgiving

2008-10-05T14:15:00Z

Procession begins at 10:15 a.m.; Mass at 10:30 a.m. Commemorating Polish American Heritage Month, citizens of Greater New Bedford of Polish ancestry and all are invited to join them in giving thanks for their heritage. Those who have native Polish dress are encouraged to wear them.

'Arts by the Bog'

2008-10-05T14:30:00Z

Blessing of the Pets

2008-10-05T15:00:00Z

Pastor Paul O’Neil will lead service.

'Mediation for World Peace'

2008-10-05T15:00:00Z

Chanted prayer, teaching and guided meditation with Buddhist nun Kelsang Gomlam, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sundays. Drop-ins welcome.

Soul Food Kitchen

2008-10-05T15:30:00Z

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

2008-10-05T15:30:00Z

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

2008-10-05T16:00:00Z

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

Roseland Ballroom Dancing

2008-10-05T16:00:00Z

Doors open at noon. Ballroom dance lesson from 12:30-1 p.m. Line dance lesson from 2:30-2:45 p.m. by Lestyn's Studio of Dance. Two wood dance floors, full bar, and various featured bands each week.

Ballroom dancing

2008-10-05T17:00:00Z

1-4 p.m. Sundays at Roseland Function Halls, features a different band each week, cash bar, complimentary coffee and pastries, and 30-minute dance lessons at 12:30 p.m. and 2:15 p.m. Dancers of all ages/levels welcome. Doors open at noon.

Fairhaven Farmers Market

2008-10-05T17:00:00Z

The Portsmouth Arts Guild

2008-10-05T17:00:00Z

Keeping Ships Safe

2008-10-05T18:00:00Z

Cape Verdean-American Veterans Memorial Hall

2008-10-05T19:00:00Z

Live Cape Verdean music, 3-7 p.m. Sundays, DJ follows at 8 p.m.

Music at St. Anthony's

2008-10-05T19:00:00Z

Featured artist is Richard Hill, music director and organist at Unity Church in No. Easton.

Basic Issues of Life and Eternity

2008-10-05T22:00:00Z

Open blues jam

2008-10-05T23:00:00Z

7-11 p.m. Sundays.

Open jam

2008-10-05T23:30:00Z

7:30 p.m. Sundays.

Karaoke Nights with DJ Weazy

2008-10-06T00:30:00Z

8:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Wednesdays and Sundays. 21+.

Karaoke and Club DJ

2008-10-06T01:00:00Z

9 p.m. Sundays.

Ocean Energy for New England

2008-10-06T04:00:00Z

HealthFirst Family Care Center

2008-10-06T12:00:00Z

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

2008-10-06T12:00:00Z

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.

40 Days of Life Campaign

2008-10-06T12:15:00Z

Beginning with Holy Mass; followed by 9 a.m. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament with all-day Adoration; 5:30 p.m. Holy Rosary; and 6 p.m. Benediction. St. Kilian Youth Group joins the effort of the 40 Days of Life Campaign and will be part of a peaceful vigil that will take place at Four Women, Inc. abortion clinic in Attleboro, Saturday, Oct. 11, 10 a.m.-noon. Bus transportation available from St. Kilian’s departing at 8:30 a.m. For more information, call (508) 992-7587 or Edwin at (508) 998-8603.

Seeking Adorers

2008-10-06T12:30:00Z

Adoration is sponsored by the Legion of Mary. Consider even short visits to the Blessed Sacrament. For more information, call (508) 995-2354.

Walking club

2008-10-06T13:00:00Z

Offered by Branco events, 9-10 a.m. Mondays.

Encore Boutique

2008-10-06T13:00:00Z

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

The Black Goose Shop

2008-10-06T13:00:00Z

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).

Adult Education Classes

2008-10-06T13:00:00Z

English for Speakers of Other Languages, Adult Basic Education Classes and pre-GED and GED Preparation Classes offered, 9 a.m.-noon Monday-Thursday at the Adult Learning Center, 181 Hillman St., Building 2, Room 234, (508) 997-4511, Ext. 2419.

GED Test Registration

2008-10-06T13:00:00Z

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.

Hetty’s Thrift Shoppe

2008-10-06T14:00:00Z

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

2008-10-06T14:00:00Z

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

Volunteer with Sharing the Harvest Community Farm Project

2008-10-06T14:00:00Z

For more information please contact Derek Christianson at the Dartmouth YMCA.

'Daniel McManus: New Work'

2008-10-06T14:00:00Z

'Portraits of Newport Governors from the Rhode Island State House Collection'

2008-10-06T14:00:00Z

'The Eloquence of Place: Forty Years of the Newport Restoration Foundation'

2008-10-06T14:00:00Z