Townsquare Sunday

Director Kim Goddard discusses how the upcoming AHA Night in New Bedford will honor award-winning poet and community activist Everett Hoagland, the city’s first poet laureate.

New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center Programs Director Joe Ritter discusses the upcoming Scallopalooza and other events happening at the center in August and September.

Joan Fye of Second Half Learning talks about the organization and its role in helping older people continue to learn, have new experiences and thrive.

Renee Ledbetter and Maria DaCruz discuss the 120th anniversary of Our Lady of Assumption Church in New Bedford.

Sally Morrison of the Dog Park Affiliation of Wareham discusses the Wareham Dog Park and its art and literature contest, “Unleash the PAWsibilities.”

Victoria Grasela of the United Way of Greater New Bedford discussed the organization’s Changemaker Grants and Mobile Market program.

Feast President Carl Colangelo and Vice President John Alves preview the upcoming 109th Feast of the Blessed Sacrament in New Bedford, the largest Portuguese celebration in America.

Zane Cox, Senior Fellow of Art-Based Initiatives for New Bedford Creative, discusses the artwork and artists that are part of this year’s Seaport Art Walk in New Bedford.

New Bedford Light columnist Jack Spillane shares insight on recent news stories on the SouthCoast, including the passing of New Bedford's first poet laureate Everett Hoagland.

Brothers Wade and Garrett Gomes discuss the upcoming golf tournament to provide scholarships to the children of New Bedford firefighters going on to college, in memory of New Bedford Firefighter Eric Fernandes, who tragically died in 2011.