Saturday, May 10, 2008
10 am to 3 pm

Open to the public free of charge (scholarship parking donation requested).

On Saturday, May 10, 2008 come on down to the New Bedford Regional Airport in New Bedford, MA for the 2nd Annual General Aviation Fun Day! Admission is free (donations accepted)! We will have antique cars on display, aircraft on display, aviation artists, face painting, Young Eagle flights, aerial demonstrations, great raffles, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, vendors, New Bedford Fire Department Crash and Fire Rescue Demos, New Bedford Police Department K9 unit demos as well as the Dive Team and Fingerprinting for kids! Community Nurse and Hospice Care of Fairhaven will be on hand for blood pressure screenings! AND MUCH MORE! All proceeds raised will go to the Atlantic Aviators Scholarship Fund. For more information email us at atlanticaviators@yahoo.com or visit our website at www.atlanticaviators.com. We hope to see you there!

Atlantic Aviators
Southeast MA Chapter of Women in Aviation, International

Saturday, May 10, 2008
6:05 PM

Please join the Pawtucket Red Sox for the 1st annual Stitch N' Pitch. A grand slam event for people who love to knit, crochet, needlepoint, cross-stitch, and embroider! May 10th is the date, McCoy Stadium is the place. Tickets are $8.50 if purchased through the group  by contacting kateburke24@gmail.com. The Stitch N' Pitch will feature a collection table where stitchers can donate finished hats, gloves, mittens, scarves and socks. These items are then donated to the Salvation Army!
 
For more info, go to www.stitchnpitch.com.

Saturday, May 10, 2008
10 am to 3 pm

Open to the public free of charge (scholarship parking donation requested).

On Saturday, May 10, 2008 come on down to the New Bedford Regional Airport in New Bedford, MA for the 2nd Annual General Aviation Fun Day! Admission is free (donations accepted)! We will have antique cars on display, aircraft on display, aviation artists, face painting, Young Eagle flights, aerial demonstrations, great raffles, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, vendors, New Bedford Fire Department Crash and Fire Rescue Demos, New Bedford Police Department K9 unit demos as well as the Dive Team and Fingerprinting for kids! Community Nurse and Hospice Care of Fairhaven will be on hand for blood pressure screenings! AND MUCH MORE! All proceeds raised will go to the Atlantic Aviators Scholarship Fund. For more information email us at atlanticaviators@yahoo.com or visit our website at www.atlanticaviators.com. We hope to see you there!

Atlantic Aviators
Southeast MA Chapter of Women in Aviation, International

Saturday, May 17th

A Benefit in Memory of Tim Ericson will be held on May 17th at Pembroke Country Club. Tickets are available at the door, or by calling 781-826-0033 There will be dancing, a silent auction, 50/50 raffle, and more.

All proceeds will benefit Tim's children TEDDY & KASEY.

Tickets only $20.00 - Call 781-826-0033 for more details

Pembroke Country Club
94 W Elm St
Pembroke, MA

Sunday May 18th 5pm

A “Texas Hold’em Charity Poker Tournament” will be held at Dino’s Sports Bar to raise money for the fight against Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Players may also register the day of the event at 4:45 p.m. The tournament is open to players age 21 and up, and a $50 cash donation per player is required. There will also be a 50/50 raffle. Proceeds from the fundraiser benefit the A.L.S. Family Charitable Foundation, Inc. a non-profit dedicated to raising and distributing funds for research and patient services for those suffering from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (A.L.S.) commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. For more information please visit www.alsfamily.org, email alsfamily@aol.com or call Dino’s at 508-539-2627.

Sunday, May 18, 2008

Hurry!! Sign up today and be part of an exciting event on May 18th in Franklin that benefits thousands of children and adults with disabilities right here in Massachusetts.

Hosted by Gail Huff of WCVB TV and Gene Lavanchy of Fox 25, this is a day long family oriented fundraising event with both a competitive 5K Race and a flexible 5K fun run and walk on a flat course. The racecourse is USATF certified. There’s also a free Kids Fun Run where everyone is a winner!!! Free tee shirts, food, entertainment and parking. Post event activities and games and a free kids raffle for kids and families, prizes and trophies for top fundraising walking teams and for racers in all age categories. Sign up today at www.hmea.org or call 508-298-1105

April 10 - May 23

The Providence Public Library will host the traveling exhibtion "Benjamin Franklin: In Search Of A Better World". This colorful exhibit details the remarkable and life and acheivement of one of America's most beloved personalities Call the library at 401-455-8005 or visit www.provlib.org for details and complete program information!

Sunday, May 25th  - 11:30 AM
Monday, May 26th - 11:30 AM

Cape Cod Cares for the Troops is holding their annual “Troops in the Spotlight” fundraiser on Memorial Day Weekend at the K-Mart Plaza in Hyannis. The public is invited to bring travel size items for care packages, cards and letters to participate in a video message, sign a banner, meet recruiters, watch a flyover and enjoy additional exciting activities for the whole family. This annual event is organized by 15 year old Dylan DeSilva through his non-profit organization, Cape Cod Cares for the Troops, founded in 2004 to honor and support American troops. Dylan regularly collects and sends car packages to our armed forces. Over the past four years he’s sent 3,000 care packages and still counting. Dylan also sends supplies to schools, orphanages, medical and dental clinics in both Iraq and Afghanistan. At last year’s “Troops in the Spotlight”, Dylan collected over $20,000 in monetary donations and over $80,000 in supplies, his goal this year is to double those amounts. Visit www.capecod4thetroops.com for more information and a list of suggested items for donation. Monetary donations are welcome!

Saturday, May 31st, 2008

Annual bike ride at Edaville Railroad in Carver, MA Registration starts at 7 AM. All funds raised go to research to find a cure for Athena Reitano who is dying of a terminal disease.

Monday, March 31st - Saturday, June 7th

The New Bedford Free Public Library is holding preschool story hour beginning Monday, March 31st, and running through Saturday, June 7th. Sign your child up now for this educational and enjoyable program which enhances basic skills needed for school success through reading, crafts, and music.

For more information call the New Bedford Library at 508-991-6275 or Click Here to download the schedule

New Bedford Free Public Library
613 Pleasant Street
New Bedford, MA