The South Coast Insider - April 2019 by Coastal Communications Corp.

APRIL 2019 Vol. 23 / No. 4

coastalmags.com

Call of the wild

Get into art Vacation shortlist Have a laugh Building neighborhoods

LEADING THE REGION IN ROBOTIC-ASSISTED SURGERY With multiple robotic technologies now at their fingertips,surgeons at Saint Anne’s Hospital are helping patients get back to their daily lives more quickly than ever before. For advanced spine surgery and joint replacement, plus hernia repair, gynecology, prostate surgery, and more, our three minimally invasive robotic technologies allow surgeons to use smaller incisions than those needed for laparoscopic or open surgery. This means less post-surgical pain, fewer complications, faster recovery, and an overall superior experience for you.

* First in Massachusetts to offer Mako® for joint replacement * First in Massachusetts and Rhode Island to offer Globus ExcelsiusGPS for spine surgery

Learn more at saintanneshospital.org

DR. KYLE MEDEIROS, DMD Boston University, 2017 Ele fala Português

* In one year: More than 325 procedures using da Vinci for specialty and general surgery

DR. VANESSA GUERRERO, DMD Tufts University, 2017 Se habla Español

199 Pleasant Street Fall River, MA (508) 672-8908

We are proud to anounce the addition of Dr. Vanessa Guerrero to our Fall River team at 199 Pleasant Street. The team at Dutchman Dental wishes to thank all our loyal clients for their continued support. We all look forward to many years of serving the South Coast community.

1359 Main Road Tiverton, RI (401) 624-9177

26 S. County Commons Way Wakefield, RI (401) 284-3308

Please call us to make an appointment — Visit us on Facebook and at dutchmandental.com Accepting new patients, most insurance including Mass Health.

T O

A D V E R T I S E

I N

T H E

S O U T H

C O A S T

I N S I D E R

C A L L

5 0 8 . 6 7 7. 3 0 0 0

Walk-in Care Centers

No Appointment. No Problem. Four convenient locations. FALL RIVER WALK-IN CARE CENTER 289 Pleasant Street Fall River, MA 02721 508-674-7779 M–F: 7:30 am – 5:00 pm Sa: 7:30 am – 2 pm

DARTMOUTH MEDICAL CENTER 39 Faunce Corner Road Dartmouth, MA 02747 508-996-3311

The warmer weather is a great time for visiting, vacationing and outdoor activities. But minor injuries, sudden illnesses, bites or allergies can quickly spoil your fun. No problem. Prima CARE has walk-in services at four convenient locations in Fall River and surrounding towns. Prima CARE is expert care. Each location is staffed by medical professionals, backed by on-site x-ray and lab services with the support of every Prima CARE specialty team. For life’s unplanned surprises, trust Prima CARE.

M, Tu, Th, F: 8 am – 4:30 pm W, Sa, Su: Closed

SOMERSET/SWANSEA MEDICAL CENTER

Minor Injuries, Sprains & Strains

WALK-IN CARE CENTERS

FULL SUPPORT OF PRIMA CARE SPECIALISTS

Sore Throats, Cough, Flu & Earaches

Pulmonary & Allergy

67 Slade’s Ferry Blvd Somerset, MA 02726 508-678-5631

Bites, Allergies & Rashes

GI, Gyn & Neurology

Sports & School Physicals

Endocrine & Infectious Diseases

Pre-employment Physicals

Orthopedics, Podiatry & Physical Therapy

M–F: 7:30 am – 5 pm

On-the-job (Workers’ Comp) Injuries

MAIN ROAD FAMILY MEDICINE 831 Main Road Westport, MA 02790 508-636-0613

Minor Surgical Procedures On-site X-ray and Laboratory Services

Cardiology & Vascular

M–F: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Most major insurances accepted

prima-care.com

Like us on

CONTENTS

Although they recently moved from Warren RI, Bristol Patio remains the largest displayer of maintenance-free outdoor furniture in the area, featuring Malibu Outdoor.

APRIL 2019

IN EVERY ISSUE

BUSINESS BUZZ

10 #NBCreative

From the publisher

Dateline: South Coast by Elizabeth Morse Read

by Steven Froias

A taste of nostalgia

COVER STORY

Birds and blossoms! by Elizabeth Morse Read

ON MY MIND

COME SEE OUR SELECTION OF GARDEN SHEDS FROM WARDS WOODWORKING

1058 STATE RD., RTE. 6 WESTPORT, MA 401-253-4040

BristolPatio.com

Workout wearout by Paul Kandarian

Funny business by Sean McCarthy

Strengthening neighborhoods by Steven Froias

THINGS TO DO

April activities

by Ashley Lessa

Gateway to the arts

488 Pleasant St. – Unit 7 New Bedford, MA 508-542-7335 thrivecenter4wellbeing.com 2

by Ashley Lessa

April 2019 | The South Coast Insider

by Brian J. Lowney

ON THE COVER Spring is the season for optimism, so look up! You’re sure to find some feathered friends, like the cover’s Great Blue Herons, stretching their wings. To learn more about local birdwatching or other nature events, turn to page 12. Photo by Kristin Foresto/ Massachusetts Audubon Society. For more on events, visit massaudubon.org.

ME RO I NI N VVEESSTTM EN NTTGG RU OPU P

Securities & Advisory Services offered through Securities & Advisory Services offered through INFINEX INVESTMENTS INC. Member FINRA & SIPC

INFINEX INVESTMENTS INC. Member FINRA & SIPC

Start planning your future today

INVESTMENT GROUP

Securities & Advisory Services offered through INFINEX INVESTMENTS INC. Member FINRA & SIPC

INVESTMENT GROUP

Securities & Advisory Services offered through INFINEX INVESTMENTS INC. Member FINRA & SIPC

The investment world has changed, new opportunities exist, and tax season is a great time to reevaluate your retirement plan. We will identify the opportunities so you can make informed decisions and ensure you are on the right path for a secure retirement.

The investment world has changed, new opportunities exist, and tax season is a • NOT A DEPOSIT great time to reevaluate your retirement plan. We will identify the opportunities 1-888-MECHANICS (632-4264) • NOT FDIC-INSURED • NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL so you can make informed decisions Mechanics-Coop.com and ensure you are on the right path for a GOVERNMENT AGENCY Securities offered through INFINEX INVESTMENTS, INC. Member • NOT GUARANTEED BY THE BANK secure retirement. FINRA/SIPC. Mechanics Investment Group is a trade name of • MAY GO DOWN IN VALUE Mechanics Cooperative Bank. Infinex and the bank are not affiliated.

FROM THE PUBLISHER April 2019 | Vol. 23 | No. 4

Published by Coastal Communications Corp. Publisher and Editor-in-Chief Ljiljana Vasiljevic

YOU SEE IT EVERY YEAR: green buds sticking

Editor Sebastian Clarkin

to get a whole pile of snow dumped on top by

Online Editor Paul Letendre

calendar before sending a final blizzard our way.

Contributors Steven Froias, Paul Kandarian, Ashley Lessa, Tom Lopes, Brian J. Lowney, Sean McCarthy, Elizabeth Morse Read

season it is, but you can always trust the birds to

their gentle necks out from the ground, only Mother Nature, who always forgets to check her You can’t count on the plants to tell you what tell you when spring has finally sprung for good. You don’t have to be a professional birder to appreciate their calls—just

The South Coast Insider is published monthly for visitors and residents of the South Coast area and is distributed free of charge from Mount Hope Bay to Buzzards Bay. All contents copyright ©2019 Coastal Communications Corp. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, by any means, without written permission from the Publisher. All information contained herein is believed to be reliable. Coastal Communications Corp. does not assume any financial responsibility for typographical errors in advertisements, but will reprint that portion of an advertisement in which the typographical error occurs. Deadline 20 days prior to publication. Circulation 30,000

be someone who enjoys the outdoors! On page 12, Liz Read offers tons of options for anyone looking to stuff their cabin fever in the closet and make the most of the warming weather. While we’re on the topic of spring, have you found out what you’re doing with the kids for spring break yet? That April vacation is right around the corner, so now is the time to make your plans. Don’t panic: Ashley Lessa has you covered starting on page 6. Finally, now that is the season of rebirth, we would be remiss if we didn’t talk about a plan in the pipeline that could have a huge impact on the face of the South Coast. Turn to Steven Froias’s article on page 18 to see how the “gateway” cities are standing at the threshold of something huge. Hear that birdcall? It’s officially springtime in the South Coast! Clean up, head out, and explore around to see what’s new in your neighborhood.

Subscriptions $39 per year Mailing Address Coastal Communications Corp. P.O. Box 3493 Fall River, MA 02722 Phone (508) 677-3000 Website coastalmags.com E-mail editor@coastalmags.com Our advertisers make this publication possible— please support them.

April 2019 | The South Coast Insider

Ljiljana Vasiljevic Publisher and Editor-in-Chief

2016, the year this 30-year-old man was born.

Dan Scituate, MA

For most of his life, Dan suffered from obesity. Reaching a high of 325 lbs. at 27, he contacted the Southcoast Health Weight Loss Center. Today, hovering around 165 lbs., Danâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life is transformed. Visit southcoast.org to see how we could do the same for you.

THINGS TO DO

Dartmouth’s Southworth Library has a series of building craft-based programs during April vacation week.

April vacation activities by Ashley Lessa

Attention parents, guardians, and grandparents: ready or not, April vacation is upon us!

hile local kids are itching for some time off of school, adults are scrambling to come up with ways to entertain them. Luckily, you don’t need to travel far this vacation week to find plenty of local happenings for kids of all ages. Whether you need a way to occupy your little ones for an entire work day, or you are looking for brief activities for the whole family, many South Coast museums, libraries, historical sites, and more have a wide variety of offerings to choose from!

Get crafty This April, the New Bedford Art Museum has all-day class offerings for kids ages six and up, including clay classes, comics and digital animation, and a multimedia class that features painting, drawing, collage, and sculpture. Classes run from 9a.m. until 2p.m., but they also offer aftercare until 5p.m. for an additional fee. Visit newbedfordart.org to register, or call Education Director Deb Smook, at 508961-3072 with questions. Most libraries in the local SAILS network will have daytime options for entertaining the kids, from storytime to craft workshops.

April 2019 | The South Coast Insider

Southworth Library in Dartmouth, for example, has a series of building craftbased programs during April vacation week. On Tuesday, April 16 from 10:3011:30a.m., “Build It” is on the calendar, where kids ages five and up can make a marble run, use “Brain Flakes,” or create egg towers. Then on Wednesday, April 17 from 2-2:45p.m. is “Make It: Rainbow Weaving,” best suited for ages six and up. Registration is required. Call Christie Phillips at 508-999-0726 x4203 or visit the library to sign-up. Finally, Thursday, April 18 from 2-3p.m. is Drop-In Lego Play! No need to bring anything but the kiddos for this one.

This April Vacation, take the kids to Battleship Cove to experience Liberty Week, where they will learn the details of a sailor’s life!

Looking for other library-based events? Find your local branch on the main website, sailsinc.org.

Learn something new Even if you aren’t feeling crafty, a visit to the library is a great way to entertain kids, teens, and yourself for an hour or two this April. SAILS libraries also offer free and/ or discounted admissions to many museums and zoos in the area, another great way to get out of the house! Whether you decide to stay in town or travel to Providence or even Boston, there are many educational outings around, from historical sites and art museums, to science museums and more! For your littlest ones, consider visiting a children’s museum in Boston, Providence, or Fall River. For history buffs wanting to stay local, the New Bedford Whaling Museum in downtown New Bedford offers a way for kids and adults to learn about local whaling history! Look out for special happenings within the museum during school vacation week! Then, step right outside the museum doors and into a national park. We don’t need to travel far on the South Coast to delve into some fascinating history. Stop by the visitor center to pick up a map and learn more! Over in Fall River, families can check out another major historical site: Battleship Cove. Join them for “Liberty Week,” which, as their website explains, will “explore a sailor’s life with demonstrations,

fun activities and games. All activities are included with general admission.”

Get outside and lend a hand Hopefully this April the weather feels spring-like! April is a great time to take a hike on one of the many great trails in the area. The Dartmouth National Resources Trust has a wide variety of hiking trail options for you and your kids to explore together. Their website, dnrt.org, details all of the trails, and includes rules and maps you can print out and take along! As the world thaws, now is a great time to volunteer outdoors as well. Consider reaching out to a neighbor with your kids and offering to clean their yards. Or join the DNRT for one of their work parties on April 16 at Destruction Brook Woods from 9a.m. to noon and clean the trails together! (DNRT recommends signing up as a volunteer first to stay up-to-date on cancellations etc.) Or, if the weather just isn’t cooperating, stop by Gifts to Give located at 1 Titleist Drive in Acushnet and help out. They have tasks that children as young as three years old can assist with! Register at giftstogive.org/volunteer/ registration-form. This is just an overview of the many opportunities available here on the South Coast. No matter what adventures your children or grandchildren decide to embark on this April vacation, here’s to making it the best one yet!

For your littlest ones, consider visiting a children’s museum in Boston, Providence, or Fall River.

GARDEN SEASON IS HERE!

CALL TODAY!

A.G. BETTENCOURT INC.

Bark Mulch • Blue Stone Natural Stone • Clam Shells Compost • Fill • Sand Screened Loam Stone Dust • Wood Chips PICK-UP OR DELIVERY…

821 Main Road • Westport, MA

508-636-4009

The South Coast Insider | April 2019

THINGS TO DO

gateway to the arts T

he Narrows Center for the Arts will host a fascinating exhibit entitled “Through Our Eyes” that showcases the work of more than 30 photographers who are English Language Learners at SER-JOBS For Progress, Inc. The exhibit runs until May 4. During the past year, the students have been exploring the world around them through the lens of a camera by taking thousands of snapshots of the subjects that captured their interest as being important, interesting, or simply beautiful. The photographers hail from countries around the globe and now make their home in Greater Fall River. The collection of 250 photographs and accompanying captions depict family, friends, coworkers, cultural traditions, neighborhoods, and new ways to see commonplace details of daily life in their new country. Through their work, the students reveal hopes and dreamland what it has been like to leave their past and leave a homeland to create a new life for themselves and their children in the United States. The project was made possible by a grant from MassHumanities and contributions from SER-Jobs for Progress, the Center for Portuguese Studies and Culture and the Department of Sociology and Anthropology and the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth. UMD Professor Andrea Klimt and Christina Raposo, a longtime instructor at SER, coordinated the project. According to Klimt, the students met weekly to share photos, write captions

By Brian J. Lowney

in English, and talk about the ongoing project, which began several months ago. The students were allowed to borrow the cameras that were used to take the photographs during the project. “It was a very important experience,” shared Klimt. “There is always a little artist in everyone. Sharing stories and expressing themselves was important.” Klimt added that while the students enjoyed an opportunity to express themselves visually, the project also afforded the students a chance to improve their English speaking skills.

April 2019 | The South Coast Insider

Colorful view

While the Narrows Center continues to promote and develop an appreciation for the performing and visual arts, artist studios are a growing component of the center’s dynamic cultural arts center. More than a dozen painters, sculptors, photographers, guitar makers, and handbag designers have studios in the building, and some artists invite patrons to observe and discuss their work. Somerset resident Chuck Boucher, a renowned local painter with a growing

Chuck Boucher has been renting a studio space in the Narrows since 2013.

Patricia Bloom-McDonald A T T O R N E Y- A T- L AW

Estate P lanning Elder L aw P robate R eal Estate Call for a complimentary consultation:

508-646-9888

1105 State Road, Westport, MA Satellite Office 781-713-4709 1017 Turnpike St. Suite 23 Canton, MA

It’s easy to recognize Vania Novera Viveiros’s passion for painting birds.

national following, has rented studio space at the Narrows since 2013. Boucher, a graduate of Bristol Community College and the former Swain School in New Bedford (which became part of the University of MassachusettsDartmouth) frequently opens his second-floor studio to allow visitors to see works in progress and purchase paintings. “I paint color,” Boucher said of his artistic renderings. He noted that he paints in oils and draws with graphite pencils exclusively, but has experimented with other media throughout his long career. “This is all my own work,” he continued, noting that he has prints available and ships his paintings throughout the world. Boucher added that Fall River is a frequent subject when he paints and that he enjoys getting out of the studio and exploring the city. “The paintings are my vision of Fall River from the street corners of the city to the hiking paths of the Freetown State Forest to the shorelines in-between,” the artist continued. Boucher noted that he is kept busy not only through his painting but also by creating marketing materials, applying for grants and searching for additional opportunities that will allow him to sell his artistic work. He also offers painting classes by private instruction.

For more information, call Boucher at Taylespun Studios at (774) 644-3722.

www.McBloomLaw.com

Not nameless

At Studio Incognito within the Narrows, you will find the art of Vania Noverca Viveiros, local oil painter, sculptor, and elementary school art teacher. She describes herself as a “self-taught artist” who developed her artistic passion by drawing with pencils. After having raised five children with her husband Abel, Viveiros continues her studies at Bristol Community College and teaches part-time at the Saint Michael School. After dabbling in photography and watercolor, the popular artist developed a passion for painting in oils. “I love people and I love birds,” Viveiros continued, adding that one of her favorite pastimes is observing the continuing parade of colorful birds that land in the towering holly trees in her yard. “I have developed my own style of painting,” the artist noted, adding that the instructors at BCC have encouraged her to “explore new venues” and broaden her horizons as an artist. Viveiros’ work can be observed in her studio and commissions are available. For more information, call the artist at (774) 627-5977.

We Have You Covered for All Your:

PROMOTIONAL NEEDS!

13A Russells Mills Rd, South Dartmouth, MA 02748

The South Coast Insider | April 2019

Artist and musician Darnel Staley is trying to be the voice of a generation, in more ways than one.

BUSINESS BUZZ

New Bedford gets

#NBCreative By Steven Froias

The City of New Bedford spent the better part of 2018 doing something new: drafting a city-wide arts plan to help burnish its appeal as a creative destination.

s we get rolling into 2019, the results of that plan are being implemented. One big first step was convening the first ever meeting of a new Creative Consortium, comprised of artists and arts administors in the city nominated to serve by their peers. They gathered in the conference room of the New Bedford Economic Development Center at 1213 Purchase Street on February 28 to begin the organization necessary to carry out the

plan’s goals. The NBEDC is overseeing the work, under the direction of Margo Saulnier, Creative Strategist. Artist and musician Darnel Staley, at the first Creative Consortium meeting, said he was happy to be a part of it. Just into his twenties, he felt it was important to have his generation’s voice at the table. In order to ensure that the as many city residents as possible recognize they have a stake in the creative economy, a vigorous social media campaign is on the agenda. There is a Facebook page, of course (Facebook.

April 2019 | The South Coast Insider

com/ArtsNewBedford), and the new hashtag, #NBCreative is being extensively employed. In addition, Saulnier urges all art and culture organizations within the city to add Arts New Bedford as a co-host when publicizing events on Facebook. A creative directory is being assembled, populated by South Coast artists and artisans, too. Saulnier writes, “Are you creative? Do you live, work, exhibit, perform, sell, or contribute to the arts and culture of New Bedford? If so, please join our Creative Directory!” You can email

her at artsnewbedford@gmail.com to get a signup link. The Creative Consortium will now immediately form into three task forces to help implement the Arts and Culture Plan: “Public Art + Facilities; Placemaking + Community; and Fundraising + Distribution.”

Drawing plans

The New Bedford Arts & Culture Plan represents the city’s vision to ensure its creative economy remains strong and grows into the future. It also seeks to cement the city’s reputation as a cultural hub on the South Coast. Highlights of the New Bedford Arts & Culture Plan are as follows: A fundraising plan to research and apply for national, state, and local government and foundation funding sources and the development of a corporate sponsorship program. A public art plan to build community support and understanding of public art, and develop policy for a funding mechanism as well as private developer inclusion of public art. An events/festivals plan to develop a city-wide policy for public events and festivals and strategy for long-term growth. Development strategy to regularly convene program providers to discuss opportunities for partnership, collaboration, and/or shared services, including opportunities for shared marketing. The addition of two more cultural districts in the north and south ends to develop branding and promotion in each district and unify the city’s arts and cultural offerings. Enhance the use and programming of Fort Taber. Develop an affordable artist live/work space database and pursue partnerships with private developers such as WHALE, MassDevelopment, ArtSpace, and others to identify same. Create a Small Creative Spaces pilot program to encourage facility owners to allow temporary to permanent performances/installations at reduced or no cost. A partnerships plan that identifies the following organizations to help achieve the Arts & Culture Plan’s vision: New Bedford Economic Development Council, the City of New Bedford’s

Marketing and Tourism Office, the Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts, Waterfront Historic Area League, Love the Ave, and South End Engaged. Pro-forma operating budget and funding plan that outlines long-term financial goals and strategies to support the plan over time, including options for alternative funding streams. The City of New Bedford has a dedicated Arts, Culture and Tourism Fund with which to help it achieve its goals.

Proof of concept

In the plan’s introduction, Mayor Jon Mitchell notes, “In my 2016 State of the City address, I proposed a public fund dedicated to the promotion of our cultural and artistic assets that would be funded by the city’s hotel tax. “With the support of the City Council and our local legislators, we established the Commonwealth’s first-ever special revenue fund for the Promotion of Arts, Culture, and Tourism. The creation of the fund, and the subsequent establishment of a coordinator, represented a critical milestone in the process of making New Bedford a world-class creative city.” Part of that funding will go towards a grant program for artists, called Wicked Cool Places. An initial trial run of awards was handed out in December. This spring, artists can apply again to Wicked Cool Places to fund projects within the city. (Read the entire plan and research grant guidelines at NBEDC.org.) The first round of grants went to organizations such as the public art mural group, SUPERFLAT, and the Community Economic Development Center, which also promotes public art in the city’s north end. The New Bedford Arts and Culture Plan promises to move the city forward, and its mission statement reflects the idea that this is a city reinvigorated for the future: “In New Bedford, the creative community is an engaged and powerful partner, inspiring social, economic, and cultural growth. In this authentic seaport city, each and every person enjoys an opportunity to experience a diversity of cultures. Art is everywhere, encouraging fun, provoking thought and nurturing the soul.”

W E EX PLOR E AS W E CR EATE.

ach of these rings were designed and created by master Jeweler Peter Tirpaeck. With his “Redirecting Process” he separates older dormant jewelry items into reusable components and rearranges them into exciting new legacy pieces. Move forward and engage yourself in the process of preserving the symbolism and enhancing the value of what you own. Make you appointment today.

Jewelry Design & Fabrication Studio

3879 Main Road Tiverton, RI 401-639-4348

StudioByTheSeaRI.com F R E E C L E A N I N G + R E PA I R

Seconds Count! Quality Resale for the Whole Family

$10 OFF $50 PURCHASE *

*Excludes gift certificates, expires 4/ 30/ 19

270 Huttleston Ave. (Rt. 6) Fairhaven, MA • 508-991-2229 — Open: Mon-Sat 9-4:30, Thu 9-7:00 —

154 Huttleston Ave., Rt. 6 Fairhaven , MA

508-997-0166

whatafindfairhaven.com Hours: Wed., Thu., Sat. 10-5:30 • Fri. 11-7 Sun. 1-4 • Closed Mon. & Tue.

The South Coast Insider | April 2019

COVER STORY

Birds and blossoms! By Elizabeth Morse Read

After a winter of bone-chilling winds and silent, monochromatic landscapes, there’s nothing quite so exhilarating as watching nature come out of hibernation. Almost overnight, it seems, there’s a sudden symphony of tweets, squawks, chirps, and quacks against a backdrop of bright early spring flowers. So whether you want to go for a hike to watch our resident and migratory birds, or go for a stroll through fields of early daffodils, dress warmly and bring your binoculars and cameras! 12

April 2019 | The South Coast Insider

A birder’s paradise From Narragansett Bay to Buzzards Bay, the South Coast is a fragile geography of wetlands, pine barrens, bogs, dunes, forests, beaches, salt marshes, floodplains, and tidal flats that supports a rich and fertile ecosystem. Fortunately, the South Coast is also home to a comprehensive network of nature preserves, land trusts, and conservation areas that protect these irreplaceable resources and make it possible for generations-to-come to enjoy the unique region we call home. Whether it’s getting a peek at the mating rituals of American woodcocks or checking in on nesting ospreys, you don’t have to go far to experience the amazing variety of birds that populate the South Coast, a major rendezvous for migratory birds and waterfowl along the Atlantic Flyway. There are web-footed waterfowl (ducks, geese, swans,

The Norman Bird Sanctuary in Middletown, will host â&#x20AC;&#x153;An Evening with Raptorsâ&#x20AC;? on April 12, as well as free guided Sunday Bird Walks and EcoTours on April 14 and 28

HAVING FOOT OR ANKLE PAIN? See a fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon

Helena Meyer, DO Dr. Meyer treats: l l l MATT ELDRIDGE / NORMAN BIRD SANCTUARY

l l l l

cormorants), shorebirds (sandpipers, plover, gulls, terns, kingfishers), high-diving raptors (eagles, ospreys, hawks, kestrels), marsh and river birds (herons, egrets, red-winged blackbirds), field and forest birds (woodcocks, swallows, towhees, woodpeckers), suburban dwellers (sparrows, finches, chickadees, cardinals, jays), all in successive territories as you move inland from the water. Spend a sunny day exploring some of the many distinctive bird havens in the region! One of the crown jewels of South Coast bird-watching is the Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge (fws.gov/sachuestpoint) in Middletown, a stopover and wintering area for more than 200 species of resident and migratory birds, including rare harlequin ducks, snowy owls, piping plovers and saltmarsh sparrows. Two observation platforms, a visitor center, and a photography blind

foot and ankle pain (including toes and heel) ankle and foot arthritis athletic conditions sprains and fractures plantar fasciitis tendon injuries acute or chronic deformities such as bunions, claw toes, flat and high arches

For appointments, call 508-996-3991.

ORTHOPEDIC CENTER 531 Faunce Corner Road | Dartmouth, MA www.hawthornmed.com

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

The South Coast Insider | April 2019

Mass Audubon Great Neck

Tiptoe through the wildflowers Not all April blossoms are cultivated! Mother Nature presents a colorful display of wildflowers in our woods, on our roadsides, and in our marshy wetlands. Wear your galoshes and take a walk on the wild (flowers) side to see violets, trout lilies, marsh marigolds, periwinkle, anemones, wild ginger, trailing arbutus (aka “mayflower,” the state flower of Massachusetts), bluets, bloodroot, and Dutchman’s breeches!

Bird-watching from your window If tramping through the woods or marshes to see bird-life is not an option, consider putting a squirrel-proof bird-feeder or suet feeder right outside your window! You’ll see northern flickers, red-bellied woodpeckers, downie woodpeckers, cardinals, hairy woodpeckers, chickadees, blue jays, nuthatches, warblers and wrens! Photo by John Tylawsky.

Trail Run: Betty’s Neck, Lakeville

Find hidden gems nearby Southcoast Health and the Buzzards Bay Coalition joined together to create “Discover Buzzards Bay,” an initiative to promote active outdoor recreation. A series of guided monthly outdoor walks, called “Sunday Strolls,” and an online portal with information about more than 100 public places to walk, birdwatch, kayak/canoe, fish, snowshoe or cross-country ski, can be found at savebuzzardsbay. org/discover – and check out thetrustees.org and massaudubon.org. To learn more about parks and wildlife refuges in Rhode Island, go to asri.org, riparks.com or stateparks.com/rhode_island.

April 2019 | The South Coast Insider

CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE

make it a great place to visit – and if you forget your binoculars, you can get a free loaner for your visit! Also in Middletown is the Norman Bird Sanctuary (normanbirdsanctuary.org), which will host “An Evening with Raptors” on April 12, as well as free guided Sunday Bird Walks and EcoTours. The Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary in Westport, operated by Mass Audubon (massaudubon.org), has recorded sightings of more than 300 species of birds, including the rare piping plover, egrets, herons and 100 osprey nesting platforms, part of the South Coast Osprey Project. You can go on a free guided walk on April 20 or 30 for the Osprey Check at Ocean View Farm in Dartmouth. There’s also a Walk & Workshop: Black-Capped Chickadees on April 6, where you can learn more about the Massachusetts state bird and build nesting boxes. Copicut Woods in Fall River (thetrustees.org), part of the Southeastern Massachusetts Bioreserve, is a haven for hawks, vernal pools and the rare Atlantic white cedar swamps. The Lloyd Center for the Environment in Dartmouth (lloydcenter. org) sponsors year-round lectures and guided hikes for birders, like the Outer Cape Birding and Whale Watching Hike on April 6 and the Spring Bird Walk: Migrants on the Move on April 27. For those who visit the annual Swan Festival in Wareham, the Wareham Land Trust (warehamlandtrust.org) operates the Agawam River Trail, home to many waterfowl like egrets, herons, swans, ducks, and geese, as well as water wildlife like mink, turtles, and muskrats. And anyone interested in birding can attend “Wildlife on the Move: Snowy to Saw-What Owls” on April 10, a free event at the Wildlands Trust in Plymouth (wildlandstrust.org).

Hidden gems There are hidden birdwatching spots throughout the region, like the Sapowet Marsh Wildlife Management Area in Tiverton (asri.org), the Assawompsett Ponds Complex in Lakeville, where you can see bald eagles, bitterns, and loons, and the Cumberland Farms in Middleborough, home to king rail, sandpipers, short-eared owls, and northern harriers (massaudubon. org). Even tiny Bird Island in Marion is a major nesting site for roseate terns. The Audubon Society of Rhode Island (asri.org) also operates the Nature Center and Aquarium in Bristol and the Caratunk Wildlife Refuge in Seekonk, home to wild turkey, screech owls, warblers, grosbeak, as well as otters, and muskrat. Mass Audubon also operates the Oak Knoll Wildlife Sanctuary and Nature Center in Attleboro. But there are also local bird clubs that introduce South Coast residents to feathered beauties in the thickets, marshes and riversides, like the Nasketucket Bird Club in Mattapoisett and the Paskamansett Bird Club in Dartmouth (massbird.org and southshorebirdclub.wixsite.com/ssbc).

Fill your Easter Baskets!

Easter baskets made by us or you… choose your favorites! Homemade Milk Chocolate Rabbits 1oz. & up

Old fashioned Throat Drops and Horehounds (in RI only called Lincoln Balls)

And then my heart with pleasure fills, And dances with the daffodils. – William Wordsworth

Going daffy! As delightful as seeing the birds’ return is, there’s nothing quite so heart-lifting as coming across a sunny field of daffodils in April. These cheery yellow perennials seem to pop up everywhere on the South Coast – in gardens, along roadways, in meadows, and wooded fields. And one of the best ways to celebrate the return of the daffodils is to head to Newport for the 6th Annual Newport Daffodil Days (newportdaffydays.com), April 13 to 21! The non-profit Alliance for a Livable Newport distributes free daffodil bulbs to area residents and businesses in hopes of reaching their “Daffodillion” goal – so far, more than 866,000 bulbs have been planted, making Newport one of the most beautiful places to be in April. There will be daily special daffodil events and walking tours, including along Cliff Walk, as well as at the Green Animals Topiary Garden (newportmansions.org) in Portsmouth on April 16. In nearby Bristol, another stunning vista of early spring perennials, including dozens of different varieties of daffodils, will be on display during “Gateway to Spring” at Blithewold Mansion and Gardens (blithewold.org) starting in mid-April. A list of April-May perennial blossoms that will be on display, including flowering trees and bushes, can be found on their website. But the most pastoral array of daffodils will be at Parsons Reserve in Dartmouth, a nature reserve operated by the Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust (dnrt.org). Restrictions apply, as this is a very popular spring destination, so make sure to visit the website before heading out. You can also look for early wild daffodils on a free walk through Copicut Woods in Fall River, the region’s largest unfragmented forest, on April 13 (savebuzzardsbay.org/discover/events). For a special exhibit of blossoms this month, visit the Botanical Center at Roger Williams Park in Providence for “Fairy Garden Days” April 13 to 28 (rwpconservancy.org). And don’t miss the celebration of the many flowering Japanese cherry trees in Fairhaven during the Cherry Blossom Friendship Festival on May 5. For more info, go to fairhaventours.com. So take some time this month to enjoy the natural beauty of the South Coast!

732 Mt. Pleasant St., New Bedford, MA 508-995-4556 ◆ Next to post office Open: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm, Sat. 9am-4pm

billyboycandiesinc.com

Meet Julia Child PERFORMANCE AND FOOD SAMPLING

Interactive performance by Delena Theatre Company followed by French Crepe Demonstraton and sampling by BCC’s Chef Gloria Cabral

Sunday – April 28, 2019 – 1:00pm Cherry & Webb Gallery 139 South Main Street Fall River, MA

$20 per person Tickets available online creativeartsnetwork.org or call 508-294-5344 The South Coast Insider | April 2019

COVER STORY

By Sean McCarthy

Comedian Tom Cotter has an addiction to laughter. Specifically, your laughter.

“I

n 30 years of stand-up I’ve never stopped getting a charge out of making people laugh,” Cotter says. “Laughter is like a drug—that’s why so few comedians ever retire. If you hang out at the Friar’s Club in New York City you will see comedians that are funny fossils with World War II pensions and residual payments from tv shows that were on decades ago, and they will leap at the opportunity to perform. They don’t need the money. They just can’t get over their laughter addiction. Joan Rivers, Henny Youngman, Buddy Hackett, and many other comedians were performing right up until their last breath. George Burns was booked on his 100th birthday. I don’t believe that I’ll ever stop getting a rush out of making people laugh.” On April 12, Cotter will be kicking off the The South Coast Comedy Series, which will run through June. The Series will bring top-notch nationally-recognized comedians for a string of performances at White’s of Westport. The shows are being produced by Joe Rocco and the Comedy Connection of East Providence—a team that has a long record of bringing some of the nation’s most prominent laugh masters to the region. Rocco and the Comedy Connection are a proven pair. The South Coast Comedy Series is being launched in the wake of the Newport Comedy Series which he ran successfully from 2001 to 2015.

Tight five

Cotter will be joined by special guest Tony V. On May 4 Lenny Clarke will perform with special guest Paul D’Angelo. On May 18 Gilbert Gottfried will entertain, followed by Nick DiPaolo on

April 2019 | The South Coast Insider

“Laughter is good for you. We hope the community will come out and laugh with us.” “I have a lot of respect for comedians,” Rocco says. “it’s a very difficult thing to do, they’re very talented people. Try being funny for a minute or two – it’s not easy. Then try doing it onstage for 75 or 85 minutes.” The other challenge for Rocco is building a brand that attracts audiences. “It’s important to build a ‘trusted’ brand – a solid reputation for booking nationally-known talent,” he says. “From the start we’re going with high-level talent. We want people to know that they’re going to see a good show.” Rocco’s company is RocJo Productions. “Our motivation to do this is that there aren’t any high-level comedy shows and very few venues doing it. I’d like to think that we can duplicate what we did in Newport.” Rocco is only booking proven performers. “Our comedians are chosen from talent agencies in Los Angeles and New York. They’ve come up through the ranks and have ‘made it.’ They’ve appeared on national television and in the movies. “Laughter is good for you. We hope the community will come out and laugh with us.” Tickets for all of the shows are $25 with VIP tickets available for $47. They can be bought at White’s of Westport or online at southcoastcomedy.com.

FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 2019 ZEITERION.ORG

508-994-2900

SEASON SPONSOR

June 1, and Pablo Francisco on June 8. “I’m really lucky that I can make a living by making people laugh,” Cotter says. “My workday starts at 8 p.m. and I’m done by 9. For that hour of ‘work’ I’m providing laughter, joy, and mirth. I must have stepped in unicorn poo. If I can help people forget about their troubles for an hour, and replace their worries with belly laughs, then we all win.” But Cotter’s rewards don’t always stop after a performance is through. “A few times in my years of doing standup, I have been approached after a show by someone who tells me that they lost a spouse, or a loved one, and they haven’t left their house in months, so their friends dragged them out to see my show, and it’s the first time that they have laughed in literally months. I cannot tell you how rewarding that is.” Like most entertainers Cotter has paid his proverbial “dues.” “I tell everyone that comedy is a dream job if you dream of poverty and rejection. It’s not for the faint of heart. When I started in Boston I would drive five hours each way to Burlington, Vermont or Bangor, Maine to perform in a bar for $50. I’ve played bachelor parties where I had to follow strippers, and birthday parties where children were pelting me with ice cubes. “But some shows are so much fun for me that I feel guilty getting paid – but I get over that pretty quickly.”

A deviously-delicious musical! book & lyrics by Howard Ashman music by Alan Menken April 11 – May 12 Tickets start at $25 (401) 351-4242 TrinityRep.com 201 Washington St. Providence SPONSORED BY

Little Shop of Horrors

MEDIA SPONSOR SEASON SPONSORS

LEFT: JUDE SANDY

The South Coast Insider | April 2019

COVER STORY

MassINC’s Ben Forman discusses the Neighborhood Stabilization plan with New Bedford’s Love the Ave community group.

Strengthening neighborhoods

rogressive policy is often looked at as something best left to be opined upon by the talking heads on TV. Following legislation through the political system has been compared to watching sausage being made. But every now and then, policy proposals and legislation result in common sense. Such is the case with the creation and possible implementation of a neighborhood stabilization plan developed by the Massachusetts Institute for a New Commonwealth (MassINC): “Building Communities of Promise and Possibility.”

By Steven Froias

It’s a plan that could result in some very tangible benefits for home and property owners as well as entire neighborhoods within Massachusetts’ so-called Gateway Cities, like New Bedford and Fall River, if legislation based on its proposals passes on Beacon Hill.

Sounds like a plan

The story begins with Ben Forman and Alan Mallach co-authoring “Building Communities of Promise and Possibility – State and Local Blueprints for Comprehensive Neighborhood Stabilization” for MassINC. From that plan, An Act Relative

April 2019 | The South Coast Insider

to Neighborhood Stabilization and Economic Development was filed by State Representative Antonio Cabral (House Docket 3507) and State Senator Brendan Crighton (Senate Docket 1578) in the state legislature. At a meeting of Love The Ave, the elements of the plan were introduced to New Bedford residents by the plan’s co-author, Ben Forman, on Monday, February 25. It was the perfect place to introduce the plan. Love The Ave is the community-based New Bedford group which seeks any and all means to shine a spotlight on the commercial corridor, Acushnet Avenue, and the surrounding largely

residential area in the north end of the city. It is a very densely populated, residential neighborhood -–exactly the sort the Neighborhood Stabilization plan is designed to help prosper in Gateway Cities.

ON THE THRESHOLD

Wikipedia defines Massachusetts Gateway Cities as “midsize urban centers that anchor regional economies around the state,” facing “stubborn social and economic challenges” while retaining “many assets with unrealized potential.” These communities, which all had a legacy of economic success, have struggled as the state’s economy shifted toward skills-centered knowledge sectors (increasingly clustered in and around Boston). A distinguishing feature of Gateway Cities is their housing stock – much of it historic in character and full of charm, but seriously undervalued because of its age. Typically, these home and rental properties are comprised of sturdy “two-family” and “three-decker” buildings. Though often home to generations of families, and an important source of housing for newer immigrant communities, 100+ years takes its toll on a building, and upkeep can be an financial challenge. Current laws don’t help. In fact, they can disincentive investing in necessary upkeep. Ben Forman explained how at the Love The Ave meeting with this example: When you do go to invest in your older home, or investment property, a “value-based threshold” can create a Catch-22. Even relatively conservative improvements, like a new roof, can trigger a threshold unique to Massachusetts: if the cost is more than 30 percent of the pre-existing property value, the entire building must be brought up to full compliance with current codes. While that may sound like a good thing, in late 19th- or early 20th- century buildings that can mean everything from head clearance in stairways to meeting new energy-efficiency standards. Often, the cost of the renovations will then not add sufficient market value for the home or property owner to recoup the money they are sinking into the house – or maybe even get the financing needed to make it all happen.

This existing policy can be especially pernicious with rental property. Some landlords are scooping up properties and using them as rental cash cows until they are simply not habitable, since there is no economic incentive to properly maintain or renovate them.

THERE GOES THE NEIGHBORHOOD!

That’s where the lew legislation would come in. “Building Communities of Promise and Possibility” is a comprehensive set of policy proposals which constitute a toolbox for local communities to use to address inequities in current law and building codes. The bill introduced into the Massachusetts legislature is crafted from the plan and does the following: Establishes a “spot blight rehabilitation program” so communities could acquire and rehab distressed vacant properties faster and more efficiently.

Creates a commission to find creative ways to bring older structures up to current building codes in weak real estate markets where values are too low to support the level of investment necessary to modernize buildings.

n Incorporates “neighborhood stabilization” into the Massachusetts School Building Authority’s enabling statute so that investments in school facilities can be coordinated with other neighborhood revitalization efforts in a community. n Creates a capacity-building effort modeled on the Transformative Development Initiative to help cities and towns lead comprehensive neighborhood revitalization efforts.

The legislation will most likely come up for a vote in late summer or fall of this year. If you’d like to indulge your inner policy wonk and learn more about the plan behind it, you can read it online at massinc.org. It’s just over 20 pages, and is well-written. Get involved! One way or another, this plan, and plans like it, will have a deep and lasting impact on the face of our community.

SPRINGHILLSTUDIO Concrete Gifts for the Garden 75 Laura St. Tiverton, RI 401-314-6752

springhillstatuary.com

The South Coast Insider | April 2019

BUSINESS BUZZ

SPRING SERVICES

What a Find! Consignment Furniture & Home Decor 154 Huttleston Avenue, Fairhaven, MA 508-997-0166 whatafindfairhaven.com What a Find! accepts furniture in traditional and contemporary styles, and knows exactly how to price and sell that chair no one ever sits on. Lots of people will undervalue their furniture – don’t make that mistake! Turn to the experts, especially when dealing with such large items.

Spring Hill 75 Laura Street, Tiverton, RI (401) 314-6752 Springhillstatuary.com Give your garden the love it deserves, with ten-dollar handmade statues sure to shoo away the winter blues! At the Spring Hill concrete statuary, you’ll find cats, owls, dogs, guinea pigs, ferrets, squirrels, bunnies birds, pelicans, and more, all ready to watch your garden grow. See inside the studio for even more handcrafted art pieces.

20 20

April 2019 2019 || The The South South Coast Coast Insider Insider April

Fab Flooring 1068 Slade Street, Fall River, MA 508-617-4120 fabflooring.net In the market for tile or stone walls, showers, back splashes, walkways, carpet, or hardwood floors. We have all that plus more. Years of Design and Installation Service. Call us to make an appointment.

Horner Millwork 1255 Grand Army Highway (Route 6), Somerset, MA 508-679-3479 HornerMillwork.com Horner has been supplying builders in the South Coast with windows, doors, kitchens, stairs, and custom millwork since 1948. Their reputation is built upon experienced sales staff, extensive inventory, custom capabilities, and distinguished service. When you want to engage in the mother of all spring renovations, they’re your go-to.

DON’T GET LEFT BEHIND THIS SPRING SEASON! Whether you’re spending your spring cleaning, working, remodeling, or just doing something to make yourself smile, you’re going to want to check out these local businesses.

A.G. Bettencourt, Inc. 821 Main Road, Westport. MA (508) 636-4009 Spring has sprung, and it’s time to get into the garden! A. G. Bettencourt, Inc. has every landscaping product you’ll need. The company sells a variety of products including pine bark mulch, hemlock mulch, wood chips, loam, clam shells for driveways, four grades of stone dust, and other related products. Delivery is available in the greater Westport area.

Odd Jobs My Specialty 508-996-1795 Paul Rousseau does just what his business name promises: every odd job you can think of. Need a new gutter? Say no more. Looking to put in a deck? He’s your guy. Hoping to freshen up the facade of your home with new windows and doors? You guessed it: Paul’s the call.

The Thirsty Crow

Studio by the Sea

367 Old Westport Road, Dartmouth 508-994-9434

3879 Main Road, Tiverton, RI 401-639-4348 studiobytheseari.com This rings are a precious example of Jeweler Peter Tirpaecks’ “redirecting “ process, in which he refashions the components of your dormant jewelry items into entirely different designs. Engage yourself in creating an exciting legacy piece that preserves the symbolism and enhances the value of what you own.

Most of us spend the spring taking care of our homes, but no time on taking care of ourselves. Don’t make that mistake this year, and shop the gifts on display at the Thirsty Crow. Sure, you’ll find decorations for the home, but also jewelry and other personal goods sure to bring a smile to your face. There’s no predicting what you’ll find, but you’ll love it!

The South Coast Insider | April 2019

BUSINESS BUZZ

Do you remember the thrill of Easter morning as a kid? Perhaps you hunted for eggs, got dressed up for church or for dinner, or delved into a humongous chocolate Easter bunny? How about the joy of venturing to the local penny candy store of your youth? This Easter, revisit this childhood joy by stopping by Billy Boy Candies, located at 732 Mount Pleasant Street in New Bedford. Their story is one of small business success and the simple joys sweets can bring.

A family business The Billy Boy logo is something of an icon to most New Bedford residents. The store’s sign, emblazoned with the signature blond-haired boy with freckles and a coiffed hairstyle, has been grinning at the cars passing by on Mount Pleasant Street since the business relocated there in 2000, but it has been stamped on candy bags for far longer. Jacqueline Bowden’s late father acquired the candy store, which sold small bags of candy wholesale, 62 years ago, although the company was around for many years prior. It has been her family’s business since childhood, and since taking over the business, Jacqueline, her sister Susan, and her husband John, have taken great pains to grow the Billy Boy Candies through changing times. Their journey as business owners began in 1974. Jacqueline’s father was experiencing some health issues, and felt it was time to retire from the wholesale candy business he had owned for 17 years. He asked John, who was working as a

April 2019 | The South Coast Insider

John and Jacqueline Bowden, along with Jacqueline’s sister Susan, are very familiar with the “sweet” taste of success.

mechanic at the time, if he wanted it. John jumped at the chance to be in business for himself. “I said, ‘Yup! I’ll give it a whirl!” says John. Seven years after John took over the business, in 1981, Jacqueline decided to bring a new element in: retail. Since then, the three have been working side by side, or close enough; Jacqueline works upstairs in the retail side of things, while John spends most of his time downstairs in the wholesale department, and Susan works with both of them. “One person cannot do it all,” says John. “It’s a hefty business. It requires a lot of attention.” Billy Boy Candies used to be located at 415 Brockton Street, a much smaller location, but after three rounds of additions, eventually quadrupling the size of the building, they found they still needed a larger space. For five years they searched for a building that would work. John had his eye on Mount Pleasant Street due to the heavy traffic in the area and his familiarity with it. Five deals fell through before their current location, a former appliance store, came up for sale in 1999. It was a leap of faith for the couple. “It went like this,” explains John, “At nine o’clock the phone rang. At 9:01 we bought the building. At 9:30 I was in my accountant’s office. ‘Can I afford that building?’” John asked. “If you’re doing what you’re doing now, and you keep doing it, you can afford that building,” the accountant replied. That’s exactly what they did.

Teamwork

Today, Jacqueline and John continue to work hard, alongside her sister Susan. Upstairs, Jacqueline spends each day manning the retail floor. Rows upon rows of candy in clear bags printed with Billy Boy logos sit in bins, creating rainbows of confectioneries from lollipops to taffies, modern goods to nostalgic items, along their walls. Giant styrofoam candies hang from the ceiling and items like candy molds and greeting cards line the walls, whimsy and practicality aligning. Downstairs, John operates the wholesale side of operations, where business owners can pick up bulk amounts for their candy needs. He also spends time making some of the candy. Billy Boy owns the rights to the

New England Old-Fashioned throat drop, an item sold throughout New England and made only in New Bedford. “I am the only one left that makes it,” explains John. Anise, horehound, cinnamon and clove – they get orders for them by the pound and John makes them all from scratch. Jacqueline, Susan, and John are joined by a staff of roughly four to five others at any given time. “Everybody does everything around here. Everybody learns the whole function of the business, basically.” Along with cough drops, workers help to make some of the chocolate lollipops and, just in time for Easter, chocolate bunnies. Still, even with help, it’s a big business and a small staff. John calls himself a “Jack of all trades.” He’s the “sales guy” and the delivery man, taking their wares throughout New England to shops that order them, mainly gift shops, candy stores, and other tourist industry stores. If he sees a store that their products might do well in, he’ll stop and pay them a visit.

Easter treats

Billy Boy Candies are the main candy supplier in the area. They have a wide selection of nostalgia candy, some homemade candy, and a huge variety. They have the market cornered on many nostalgic favorites, including NECCO wafers, a rare find these days since the company went out of business last year. On the retail side of things, visitors come to Billy Boy for the unique array of products. Jacqueline remarks that much of their sales go to folks taking on the popular “candy bar” featured in many modern weddings, baby showers, and sweet sixteens. It’s a great way to find a little bit of everything. They are also a great choice for Easter baskets. They carry a wider selection than most department stores, and higher-quality goods; they sell pure chocolate rabbits and lollipops made on-site. You can choose to “pick-your-own” basket and have them wrap it up specially, or pick out a pre-made selection. Plus, creating an Easter basket for your kids or grandkids is a great excuse to pick up a few of your childhood favorites – you deserve a happy Easter too, after all! Call 508-995-4556 with questions, or to place an order, or visit their website, billyboycandiesinc.com for hours and information!

Medical Skin SOLUTIONS by Amy – Expert Nurse Injector

Botox/Dysport ◆ Dermal Fillers Kybella ◆ VI Peel ◆ PRP Facial Microneedling

Amy Donaldson, RN, BSN 781-291-9243 519 American Legion Highway Building 4 ◆ Westport, MA

The South Coast Insider | April 2019

ON MY MIND

Workout wearout By Paul Kandarian

I detest exercise, at least at the gym. Playing hockey, tennis, hiking, just getting out and moving, for competitive sports or just sucking in fresh air on a brisk walk, that’s sooooo much better than hitting the gym.

laces like Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge in Middletown, for example, one of the most gorgeous walks in New England. Or The Bogs over in Mattapoisett, a gloriously wide-open tract of land that was several cranberry bogs now dormant, nature reclaiming its turf in a way that beautifully combines the past and present. But gym exercise? Detest it. I do, however, like the color purple (the actual color and the movie) and saving money even more, so I joined Planet Fitness, which for ten bucks a month pretty much gives you all the exercise you need. Working out at a gym, however, is incredibly boring, unless you’re one of those people who like to grunt and sweat and look like you’re in extraordinary pain even as lie and say you love it. Same principle as running. Running is a horrible workout, you beat up your feet, ankles, knees. You know how when you see someone running down the street, they look like they’d rather be doing anything but? Yeah there’s a reason for that. It’s called “pain.” But I enjoy Planet Fitness because I don’t have to get terribly sweaty and look agonized to get fit and lose some weight, even as everyone else there looks sweaty

and agonized. And I like to ruminate there, maybe it’s the calming powers of the color purple, I don’t know. But what follows are Deep Thoughts From The Purple Palace of Pain: Behind TV monitors showing what passes for a poor example of the American president on CNN and Fox is a wall reading “No Judgment Zone.” Clearly, this zone is not for me.

My treadmill distance says one thing, my phone pedometer something quite different. I stand, er, walk conflicted.

A young person leaves a leg machine at 325 pounds. I, nursing a wonky Achilles, put it at twenty. Thirty years ago, I would feel shame. But now my older, wiser, and much more breakable self feels none at all.

The purple placards everywhere declare “Wipe down machines with each use!” near abundant paper towel machines bearing disinfectant spray bottles. I am not sweaty, therefore I refuse to obey that edict. I am no lemming. n

I notice the dryer in the men’s locker room says that doing away with paper towels and using the dryer saves X numbers of trees per year. I wonder how many trees are dying because of n

April 2019 | The South Coast Insider

all those paper towels the lemmings are using to wipe down machines in the gym. Compliant fools! I love listening to music in my earphones and am grooving to Don McClean’s “American Pie.” Just as Don sings about the halftime air being “sweet perfume” I walk into the locker room where a large man walks out of a toilet stall leaving behind a perfume that is anything but. n

On comes Andrea Bocelli radio on Pandora! Andrea Bocelli is one of only two men on the face of the earth able to make me cry. The other is my grandson. Who also sings beautifully, at least in my adoring teary eyes.

“O Solo Mio” is on, making me lip-synch Italian words I don’t even know, and dance on the treadmill. It is energizing. I feel so alive!

Uh-oh… Leonard Cohen‘s “Hallelujah” comes on. It’s a beautiful, haunting song, but with lyrics like “It’s a cold and broken Hallelujah,” despite the endorphin rush of exercising, it’s so depressing I curl up in a ball in a dark corner of the stretching area and weep like a child. I am more drained than if I’d done 200 reps at 325 pounds on the leg machine. Between sniffles, I take out my phone and look up crisis counseling.

Oh please, God, no… here comes the baleful beauty of Bocelli’s “Con te Partiro,” or “Time to Say Goodbye.” Cue the tears. Someone please point me to the Bourne Bridge.

Wait! There is hope! Even though I am an atheist, I absolutely love Josh Groban’s “You Raise Me Up.” I am better. I raise myself up from the mat and walk towards the door, grabbing some tree-killing paper towels to blot dry my tears. n

Annual Health Expo

Thursday, June 20th 2019 from 11am-3pm Hosted by

It is a great day: I find my jacket in the numbered lockers on the first try! That never happens!

I get into my car, feeling the endorphin high, loving life in the brilliant sun of spring as it rounds the seasonal corner. Things couldn’t be better. I turn on my car radio. I hear the Hair-in-Chief bashing... everyone, followed by news of deadly weather, fatal car wrecks, tragic fires, explosions in a faraway land, genocide, rape, plane crashes, new studies revealing that virtually everything we touch, eat, or think about causes cancer that will kill us as painfully as possible. n

Which way is the Bourne bridge again?

Vibra Hospital of Southeastern Massachusetts invites you to participate in their Annual Health Expo scheduled for Thursday, June 20th 2019 from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm. The event will be held outdoors on hospital grounds (tables will be set up under tents). In previous years, we featured over 100 vendors from across southcoast’s areas of service. This event is FREE for Vendors (no registration fee) and open to the public.

Vendor registration is required by emailing:

Alice Rebelo, Director of Community Awareness at arebelo@vhmass.com 4499 Acushnet Avenue • New Bedford, MA 02745 • www.vhmass.com • P: 508.995.6900

Don’t miss a beat.

Advanced care designed to improve quality of life • Inpatient physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapy

• Rehab programs that promote healing and relief from stroke, cancer and diabetes, as well as many cardiac, orthopedic, vascular and neurological conditions

• 5-Star Overall Rating by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services • Resort-like amenities, including restaurant-style dining, a media center, spa and salon services and sweete shoppe

4525 Acushnet Ave. New Bedford, MA 508.998.7807 TheOaksMA.com

The South Coast Insider | April 2019

DATELINE: SOUTH COAST

For complete calendar of events visit

coastalmags.com

News, views and trends… FROM MOUNT HOPE BAY TO BUZZARDS BAY

BY ELIZABETH MORSE READ

Everything’s blooming! There’s Easter and Earth Day and flowers galore – get outside and enjoy the warming weather! Plan some family activities during school vacation week, and get a head start on signing the kids up for summer camp! Across the Region

Bristol

Dartmouth

Enjoy the exhibit of former White House photographer (and Dartmouth native) Pete Souza, “Obama: An Intimate Portrait” from April 11 to June 16 at the New Bedford Art Museum/Artworks! For more info, call 508961-3072 or go to newbedfordart.org.

Take a spring stroll through Blithewold Mansion and Gardens – don’t miss all the daffodils during “Gateway to Spring” starting in mid-April! Sign the kids up for summer Camp Sequoia! For more info, call 401-253-2707 or go to blithewold.org.

Head for Running Brook Vineyards for free live music every weekend year-round! For more info call 508-985-1998 or go to runningbrookwine.com/entertainment.

Mark your calendar for the 6th Annual Newport Daffodil Days free events April 13-21! For details and schedule, go to newportdaffydays.com.

Take the kids to the Audubon Society of Rhode Island’s Nature Center and Aquarium! Don’t miss the Free Family Fun Days on April 1 and May 1. Sign the kids up for summer Day Camp! For details and dates, go to asri.org.

Need a laugh? Head for White’s of Westport for the new South Coast Comedy Series! See AGT’s Tom Cotter April 12, Lenny Clarke May 4, Gilbert Gottfried May 18, Nick DiPaolo June 1! For tickets and more info, visit southcoastcomedy.com. Sample the best street food at “Truck Stop: A Festival of Street Eats” on April 27 in the parking lot of the Rhode Island Community Food Bank in Providence! For more info, go to rifoodbank.org.

Acushnet Take the little ones to the free “Itty Bitty Bay Explorers” event at the Acushnet Sawmills on April 3 – let them learn about the animals, plants and habitats of Buzzards Bay! Sponsored by the Buzzards Bay Coalition. For info, visit savebuzzardsbay. org/discover/events. Go by boat, canoe or kayak on April 13 for the free “Saturday at the Sawmill: Botany by Boat” adventure! Sponsored by the Buzzards Bay Coalition. For details, visit savebuzzardsbay.org/discover/events.

Eat Fresh, East Local! Head for the Mount Hope Bristol Farmers Market at Mount Hope Farm on Saturdays from 9 to 1. Cash, credit card, SNAP/EBT, WIC and senior coupons accepted. For more info, go to farmfreshri. org. Register kids 6-12 now for the Summer Arts Camp for Kids at Linden Place, July 8-12! Don’t miss the performance by Becky Chase Band on April 5 and 15, and plan ahead for Derby Day on May 4! For more info, call 401-253-0390 or visit lindenplace. org. Check out the 18th-century Home and Hearth Workshops at the Coggeshall Farm Museum! For dates and details, visit coggeshallfarm.org or call 401-253-9062.

Carver Take the kids on train rides throughout the park at Edaville Railroad! For more info, call 508-866-8190 or go to edaville.com.

April 2019 | The South Coast Insider

Learn about the Massachusetts state bird and build nesting boxes on April 6 at “Workshop & Walk: Black-Capped Chickadees” at Stone Barn Farm, sponsored by Mass Audubon. For more info, visit savebuzzardsbay.org/discover/events. Take the family to the monthly Open Farm Days at Round The Bend Farm! Grass-fed meats, local veggies, honey, maple syrup and botanicals! For dates and more info, call 508-938-5127 or visit roundthebendfarm. org. Take the kids to Stone Barn Farm on April 19 for “Not Your Average Egg Hunt,” searching for frog and salamander eggs! For more info, visit savebuzzardsbay.org/discover/events. Wander through fields of daffodils at Parsons Reserve or take a walk through Paskamansett Woods, nature reserves operated by the Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust. For more info, visit dnrt. org. Enjoy the outdoors at the Lloyd Center for the Environment! Sign up for the Spring Evening Wildlife Walk on April 1, the Outer Cape Birding and Whale Watching Hike April 6, April Dusk Hike April 26, Spring Bird Walk: Migrants on the Move April 27. Take the little ones to “Nature Discovery” on the third Saturday each month. For details, call 508990-0505 x 31 or visit lloydcenter.org.

Join the Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust prune bushes, build boardwalks, pull out invasive plants on a “Work Party” at Wernick Farm April 2, Smith Farm April 11, Destruction Brook Woods April 16, Allen’s Mill April 25, and Helfand Farm May 3! For details, visit dnrt.org.

Easton Go on a guided hike, attend a demonstration/lecture or take a mansion tour at Borderland State Park! Take the kids to the “Live Reptiles!” demonstration on April 1! For more info, call 508-238-6566 or go to friendsofborderland.org. Visit the year-round farmers market at Simpson Springs! For dates and details, visit semaponline.org. Find out what’s happening at the Easton Children’s Museum! For info, call 508-2303789 or visit childrensmuseumineaston.org.

Fairhaven Take the kids to the Easter Egg Hunt on April 20 at Livesey Park, sign up for the West Island 5K Run/Walk on April 28, and plan ahead for the Cherry Blossom Friendship Festival on May 5! For more info, go to fairhaventours.com or call 508-979-4085.

Fall River The Narrows Center for the Arts has a fabulous lineup! For a complete schedule, visit narrowscenter.com or call 508-324-1926. Take a free guided walk “Exploring the Southeastern Massachusetts Bioreserve” on April 6 through Copicut Woods, the region’s largest unfragmented forest, sponsored by the Buzzards Bay Coalition and Green Futures. Search for early daffodils! For more info, visit savebuzzardsbay.org/discover/events. Mark your calendar for “Oliver!” May 1619 at the Little Theatre of Fall River! Don’t miss the Matt Roberts Charismatic Comedy Magic at the Fire Barn on April 27-28! For more info and tickets, call 508-675-1852 or go to littletheatre.net.

Take the family to the free 6th Annual Herring Festival on April 13 and 14 at Oliver Mill Park. And don’t forget the town’s 350th Anniversary Celebration! To learn more, visit middleborough.com. Journey through time and discover a sailor’s life at Battleship Cove, America’s Fleet Museu, 508-678-1000 or battleshipcove.org. Don’t miss the Easter Egg Hunt and visit from the Easter Bunny at the Carousel on April 13, and check out “Liberty Week” school vacation activities April 16-20 and Amateur Radio Day April 27! Explore the murky depths at the DIVE! exhibit at the Maritime Museum (508-674-3533 or battleshipcove.org/ maritime-museum).

Listen to performances of the South Coast Chamber Music Series! Plan ahead for “Incandescence” at St. Gabriel’s Church on May 18! For info and tickets, call 508999-6276 or go to nbsymphony.org/ southcoast-chamber-music-series Explore the trails and properties of the Sippican Land Trust! Check out the schedule of lectures and activities. For more info, go to sippicanlandtrust.org.

The Fall River Public Library hosts free afternoon movies (and popcorn!) every Wednesday at 1 p.m., in addition to showings on Monday nights. For more information, visit the library’s Facebook page or visit fallriverlibrary.org.

Lakeville Relax and enjoy a free Mindfulness Walk at Betty’s Neck on April 20, sponsored by the Buzzards Bay Coalition and Anchor Yoga. For details, visit savebuzzardsbay.org/ discover/events.

Marion

Enjoy the 94th season of the Fall River Symphony Orchestra at Bristol Community College! Mark your calendars for the Spring Pops Concert on May 5! For more details, go to fallriversymphonyorchestra.org.

Don’t miss the Sippican Choral Society’s Spring Concert “Greatest Hits of the Greatest Generation” on April 28 at St. Gabriel’s Church! For date and details, visit sippicanchoralsociety.org.

Find out what’s going on at the Children’s Museum of Greater Fall River! For info, go to cmgfr.org or call 508-672-0033.

Check out the exhibits at the Marion Art Center! For info, call 508-748-1266 or go to marionartcenter.org.

Find out what’s going on at the Marion Museum of Natural History! Check out the after-school programs, the summer day camps and the book club! Call 508-7482098 or go to marionmuseum.org. Listen to the performances of the TriCounty Symphonic Band! Plan ahead for their Pops Concert in June! For tickets and info, visit tricountysymphonicband.org.

Mattapoisett Take the little ones to the free “Itty Bitty Bay Explorers” event at The Bogs in Mattapoisett on April 17 – let them learn about the animals, plants and habitats of Buzzards Bay! Sponsored by the Buzzards Bay Coalition. For info, visit savebuzzardsbay.org/discover/events. Explore the trails, wildlife, and scenery of the Mattapoisett River Reserve – leashed dogs welcome. Hike, bird-watch, cross-country ski! For more info, go to savebuzzardsbay.org. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

The South Coast Insider | April 2019

CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE

Middleboro Take the family to the free 6th Annual Herring Festival on April 13-14 at Oliver Mill Park! For more info, visit discovermiddleborough.com. Join in the town’s 350th Anniversary Celebrations this month! For more info, go to discovermiddleborough.com or call 774-766-6335. Mark your calendar for “Broadway Bound” at the Alley Theatre on May 3-5, 10-12, 17-18! For tickets and more info, visit nemasketriverproductions.com. Spend a vacation-week afternoon with the kids at the Soule Homestead! Don’t miss Sheep Day in May! For more info, call 508947-6744 or go to soulehomestead.org.

Middletown Don’t miss Pinot & Pilates on April 4, Scratch Series: Beer & Bites on April 18, or Scratch Series: Bloodies & Brunchin’ on May 9 at Newport Vineyards! Call 401-848-5161 or go to newportvineyards.com. Get in touch with nature at the Norman Bird Sanctuary! Don’t miss An Evening with Raptors April 12, the Annual Birds & Breakfast on May 15 or a free guided Sunday Bird Walk! Sign the kids up for school vacation week day camp or summer day camp! For details, call 401-846-2577 or go to normanbirdsanctuary.org.

The Lloyd Center for the Environment in Dartmouth (lloydcenter.org) sponsors events for nature lovers year-round. Eat Fresh, East Local! Head for the Middletown/Aquidneck Growers Market at Newport Vineyards & Winery on Saturdays from 9 to 12:30. Cash, credit card, SNAP/ EBT, WIC and senior coupons accepted. For more info, go to farmfreshri.org. Get a glimpse of snowy owls and other migratory birds at the Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge! For more info, call 401-619-2680 or go to fws.gov/ sachuestpoint.

New Bedford Find out what’s on tap and on the menu – and who’s playing on stage – at the Greasy Luck Brew Pub in downtown New Bedford! Don’t miss Wanted Man April 5, KIX April 6, LA Guns April 13, Angel with Starz April 16, Lynch Mob April 17, Great Escape April 20, Anvil April 28, Vixen May 3, Metal Church & Doro May 11 – and more! For more info, call 774-425-4600 or go to greasyluckbrewpub.com. Go on a free “Sunday Stroll: Spring Health Series” on April 7 or May 5 at Fort Taber Park, sponsored by the Buzzards Bay Coalition and Southcoast Health. For more info, go to savebuzzardsbay.org/discover/ events. Take the kids to the “EggZOOberance” Easter egg hunt and festivities at Buttonwood Park Zoo on either April 14 or 20! For details, visit bpzoo.org/ easter-eggzooberance. Don’t miss the creative events and experiences of Mass Art Week April 26 to May 5! For a schedule and more info, go to artweekma.org.

Mark your calendar for the 6th Annual Newport Daffodil Days free events April 13-21! For details and schedule, go to newportdaffydays.com. 28

April 2019 | The South Coast Insider

Let your kids explore the Whaling Museum – check out the Discovery Center! Don’t miss the Vacation Week Family Activities April 16-19! Mark your calendar for the Scrimshaw Weekend and Nautical Antiques Show May 10-12! Call 508-997-0046 or go to whalingmuseum.org.

Head for the Zeiterion for Duke Robillard Band April 4, Experience Hendrix Tour April 5, New Bedford Lyceum presents W. Kamau Bell April 6, The World of Musicals April 7, Ballet Hispanico April12, Todd Baptista’s Doo Wop April 27, “In To America” April 28, Girls, Guns & Glory May 2, Viva Portugal! Festival and Carlos do Carmo May 4, “One Funny Mother” May 9 – and more! For tickets and more info, call 508-994-2900 or go to zeiterion.org. Sign the kids up early for this summer’s ZooCrew Zoo Camp at Buttonwood Park Zoo! For more info, call 508-991-6178 or visit bpzoo.org.

Fried Clams • Lobster Rolls Fish & Chips • Scallops

S I M P L E ✦ F R E S H ✦ F L AVO R F U L

42 ICE CREAM FLAVORS 411 Thames St. ✦ Bristol, RI ✦ (401)253-4500

hard and soft serve, some no sugar added flavors

QuitosRestaurant.com

$2 OFF $10 or more

FREE CUP OF CHOWDER — with an entrée purchase and this ad - 2019 season only — — VISIT ONLINE FOR WEEKLY OFF-SEASON SPECIALS —

MINI GOLF

Buy your tickets early for the New Bedford Festival Theatre’s production of “Mamma Mia!” July 19-28 at the Zeiterion! For tickets and more info, call 508-994-2900 or go to zeiterion.org. Explore the city’s history at the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park! For a schedule of walking tours and special events, visit nps.gov/nebe. Quench your thirst for learning – and beer – at the free monthly New Bedford Science Café lectures and discussions held at the Greasy Luck Brew Pub! For more info, call 508-984-1955 or go to nbsciencecafe.com.

NOW OPEN! Candy Making & Cake Decorating Supplies

374 Marion Road Wareham, MA

CALL TO SIGN-UP FOR CAKE DECORATING CLASSES

508-295-6638 • Open 7 Days

OPEN: WED-FRI 10AM-5:30PM, SAT 10-3 CLOSED: SUN, MON, TUE

1849 Acushnet Ave. New Bedford , MA

KoolKone.com

chocolate-works.com

Visit New Bedford’s Indoor Winter Farmers Market at the Kilburn Mill at Clark’s Cove Thursdays 2-5:30 and on the first and third Saturdays of the month from 10 to 2 through May 30! Credit, debit and SNAP accepted. Free parking across the street at the blue “101” door. For more info, call 508817-4166 or go to coastalfoodshed.org. Enjoy free family fun and entertainment on AHA! Nights. The April 11 theme is “Sustainable Southcoast.” The May 9 theme is “We Art NB.” For details, go to ahanewbedford.org or call 508-996-8253. Don’t miss the performances of the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra at the Zeiterion! Mark your calendar for “Epic Journeys” on May 25! For more info, call 508-999-6276 or go to zeiterion.org. Stroll through the whaling era RotchJones-Duff House! Don’t miss “An Afternoon of Chamber Music” on April 28 or the Jazz Concert on May 21! For more info, call 508-997-1401 or go to rjdmuseum.org. Buy your tickets early for the 13th Annual Taste of South Coast on May 19 at Pier 3, hosted by the Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick! For details and tickets, go to downtownnb. org. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

Celebrating 29 years!

BUY 1 GET 1 FREE small ice cream cone or hot dog

Cakes & Confections 265 Walnut Plain Rd Rochester, MA 02770 Hours by appointment only

www.artisanbakeshop.com

366 Mariano Bishop Blvd. Fall River, MA n 774-704-5196 CozyKettle.com Open daily: 7am-2pm

Have you tried our Baked Apple Pancake? With purchase of $10 or more 1 coupon per table, cannot be combined with any other offers. Offer expires 4/30/19

expires: 4/30/19

Hard & Soft Serve Ice Cream H Floats Frappes H Hot Dogs H Clam Cakes Homemade Chili & Coney Island Sauce

719 State Road H Rt. 6 Westport, MA

— HOURS: 12-8pm weather permitting —

SAGRES RESTAURANT First & finest in Portuguese Food

#1 Restaurant in Fall River Area

Monday - closed, Tue-Thu 11:30-9 Fri-Sat 11:30-9:45pm, Sun 12-9pm

177 Columbia St. • Fall River, MA (508) 675-7018 The South Coast Insider | April 2019

CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE If you’re a fan of Americana and roots music, check out “Music in the Gallery” at the Wamsutta Club – don’t miss Brooks Williams April 5, Mustard’s Retreat Trio May 3, Zoe Lewis June 7! For tickets or info, go to brownpapertickets.com/events/ or contact korolenko8523@charter.net or call 508-673-8523. Remember our veterans! Explore the region’s military history at the Fort TaberFort Rodman Military Museum! Mark your calendar for the 75th Anniversary of Operation Exercise Tiger on April 28. Call 508-994-3938 or visit forttaber.org. Check out the exhibits, musical performances and dock-u-mentaries at the New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center! Don’t miss the songs of Jon Campbell on April 4 or Art Tebbetts May 2! Check out the Sailor’s Valentine Shell Art Workshop on April 16! For more info, call 508-993-8894 or visit fishingheritagecenter.org.

Newport Buy your tickets now for the 8th Annual Newport Craft Beer Festival at Great Friends Meeting House April 26-27! For info, visit newportcraftbeer.com. Support Newport’s public schools and register for the after-hours 5K Newport Night Run on April 6! For details, visit newportnightrun.com. Show up hungry for the Newport Restaurant Week April 5-14 throughout Newport and Bristol County! Call 401-8459110 or go to discovernewport.org. Go on a guided Seal Watch boat tour through April with Save the Bay, departing from Bowen’s Ferry Landing! Sign the kids up for Summer BayCamps! Call 401-203SEAL (7325) or visit savebay.org/seals. Sign up for Earth Day Shoreline Cleanups throughout the Narragansett Bay area this month! For a schedule info, visit savebay.org. Go for a stroll at Ballard Park in Newport! For more info, call 401-619-3377 or go to ballardpark.org. Don’t miss the Newport String Project’s collaborative concert with the Apple Hill String Quartet on April 14! For more info, visit newportstringproject.org. Enjoy a dinner-theatre night out at the Newport Playhouse! Mark your calendar for “Clothes Encounters” April 4-May 25. For more information, call 401-848-7529 or go to newportplayhouse.com.

Go for a free guided walk at Allens Pond on April 20 or 30 for the Osprey Check at Ocean View Farm, sponsored by Mass Audubon. For more info, visit massaudubon.org/allenspond.

Plymouth Head for Pilgrim Memorial Hall in Plymouth for great entertainment! Don’t miss One Night of Queen April 11, The Allman Betts Band April 14 john Hiatt April 27! Plan ahead for Southside Johnny & The Asbury Dukes May 9 and Melissa Etheridge May 11! For tickets and info, call 800-514-3849 or go to memorialhall.com. Buy your tickets now for the Pilgrim Festival Chorus’ performance of Mozart’s “Requiem in D Minor” on April 27 at St. Bonaventure Parish! For more info, go to pilgrimfestivalchorus.org. Find out who’s on stage at the Spire Center for the Performing Arts of Greater Plymouth! Don’t miss J.P.Cormier April 4, Tom Rush April 6, Donna the Buffalo April 11, Session Americana April 12, Walter Trout April 18, Trinity April 20, Krisanthi April 27, Uli Jon Roth May 1, Chris Smither May 11, Johnny A. May 17 – and more! For tickets and info, call 508-746-4488 or visit spirecenter.org. Learn about “Wildlife on the Move: Snowy to Saw-What Owls” on April 10, a free event at the Wildlands Trust in Plymouth. For more info, go to savebuzzardsbay.org/discover/ events.

April 2019 | The South Coast Insider

Enjoy the best of Plymouth during Plymouth Eat Drink Play Week April 15-18! For details, go to plymouthareaevents.com or ediblesouthshore.com.

Portsmouth Check out the Newport Car Museum! Sixty-plus vintage cars and driving simulators! For more info, call 401-8482277 or visit newportcarmuseum.org. Get back to your musical roots with Common Fence Music of Portsmouth! For tickets and info, call 401-683-5085 or go to commonfencemusic.org.

Rehoboth Don’t miss Some Assembly Required on April 27 at Goff Memorial Hall, part of the Arts in the Village series! For more info, visit rehobothantiquarian.org

Seekonk Explore the outdoors at the Caratunk Wildlife Refuge, operated by the Audubon Society of Rhode Island! Sign the kids up for summer Day Camp! For more info, call 491949-5454 or visit asri.org.

Taunton Find out who’s on stage the District Center for the Arts! Don’t miss The Freezepops April 5, Trinity April 6, NY Bee Gees April 13, Forever Young April 26, Entrain April 27! For more info and tickets, call 508-386-9413 or visit thedistrictcenterforarts.com.

The AARP® Massachusetts Auto Insurance Program from Plymouth Rock Assurance.

Now available in your area through Stafford & Company Insurance

The AARP Massachusetts Auto Insurance Program from Plymouth Rock offers AARP members in Massachusetts special savings in addition to the everyday benefits that set Plymouth Rock apart from its competition. With Plymouth Rock, lower rates are just the beginning.

Tiverton Check out what’s going on at the Sandywoods Center for the Arts! Don’t miss Magnolia Cajun Dance April 6, October Road April 27, Annie Guthrie May 4! Heal with a monthly Gong Sound Bath, or with Yoga: Mindful Flow & Meditation on Sundays, or with music and movement on JourneyDance, or join in the Contra Dancing. Sign up for lessons in Zumba, Pilates or figure drawing. For a complete schedule and more info, go to sandywoodsmusic.com or call 401-241-7349.

Wareham Take the kids to the Easter Egg Hunt at the Bandshell on April 13! For details, go to onsetbay.org.

More Than Just Insurance. Plymouth Rock Assurance®.

Call today for a free, no obligation auto insurance quote:

Stafford & Company Insurance 1000 North Main St Fall River, MA 02720

508-673-5893

Actual coverage is subject to the language of the policy as issued. AARP membership is required for Program eligibility. Applicants are individually underwritten and some may not qualify for auto insurance from Plymouth Rock based on driving history or other factors. Premiums will be based on verified information and the coverage choices and policy options that you select. Plymouth Rock pays royalty fees to AARP for the use of its intellectual property. These fees are used for the general purposes of AARP. AARP does not employ or endorse agents, producers or brokers. AARP and its affiliates are not insurers.

Suit up and dive into the Open Water Swim at Onset Beach on April 6, sponsored by the Buzzards Bay Coalition! For more info, go to savebuzzardsbay.org/discover/events. Sign up now for the 5K Oyster Run at the 6th Annual Wareham Oyster Festival on May 26! For details, visit warehamoyster. com. Stay fit with Yoga with Laura at the Boys and Girls Club! For a schedule and more info, call 508-295-7072 or go to onsetbay.org.

Westport Mark your calendars for Concerts at the Point with a performance by the Claremont Trio on April 28. For more info, call 508636-0698 or go to concertsatthepoint.org.

FILL A BAG SALE APRIL 16-20

Sewing Machine sales/service Fabric Consignment & Sewing Classes

1160 County St. • Somerset, MA 508-679-9301

— HOURS — Mon. & Tue. 8:30-4:30pm Wed. & Sat. 8:30-12 Noon Thu. 8:30-5pm • Fri 8:30-6pm

(Rt. 138 next door to MaRaffa’s)

AmysFabricTreasures.com

Check out the summer programs for kids offered by the Westport River Watershed Alliance! For dates and details, visit westportwatershed.org. Tickets are on sale now for the 8th Annual Wine, Cheese and Chocolate Festival June 15-16 at the Westport Fairground! For more info and tickets, go to coastalwinetrail.com. Explore the vernal pools at the Old Harbor Wildlife Refuge on April 7! Take a leisurely ramble around rural Westport! For more info, call 508-636-9228 or visit westportlandtrust.org.

WITH THIS COUPON — OFFER EXPIRES: 4/30/19

The South Coast Insider | April 2019

Stephen Kelleher Architects, Inc. Before

CUSTOM HOMES & ADDITIONS

Stephen Kelleher Architects, Inc. CUSTOM HOMES & ADDITIONS

57 Alden Road Fairhaven, MA 508.992.2007 stephenkelleherarchitects.com

BRISTOL BRISTOL COUNTY COUNTY PRECAST PRECAST — Servicing and licensed in MA and RI —

Reinforced concrete septic tanks (1,000-10,000 gallon capacity)

Leaching chambers

removal pruning trimming stump grinding

storm damage lots cleared aerial lift firewood

Galleys and seepage pits

Manufactured & delivered brick face, decorative stone, and plain concrete precast steps (1-8 steps) (different styles available 4' to 8' wide)

Riser/covers to build-up your septic covers

Pre-cast sonatubes

RYAN NADEAU

Call 508-679-3600 — OVER 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE —

April 2019 | The South Coast Insider

Non-Settling Stair Hangers Available 23 Alberto Drive • Westport, MA

508-678-4666

BristolCountyPrecast.webs.com

IS IT TIME TO REPLACE YOUR WINDOWS? UNITED VINYL REPLACEMENT WINDOWS

HORNER MILLWORK OFFERS:

United vinyl replacement windows with LowE and Argon, a heavy duty balance systems, integral J-channel, warm-edge Intercept spacers and superior gasket allow for high energy performance and easy installation.

• EXPERT STAFF • FREE IN-HOUSE MEASUREMENTS • PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION

1255 GRAND ARMY HWY | SOMERSET, MA | 508.679.6479 | www.hornermillwork.com | We’re social:

Presented by Carl’s Collision Center & Line-X

WHITE’S OF WESTPORT

APRIL 12

MAY 4

TOM COTTER

LENNY CLARKE

America’s Got Talent, Tonight Show, Howard Stern with Special Guest TONY V.

Uncle Teddy-“Rescue Me” with Special Guest PAUL D’ANGELO

MAY 18

GILBERT GOTTFRIED

NICK DI PAOLO

PABLO FRANCISCO

Howard Stern, SNL, Tonight Show

Late Night with David Letterman, Jimmy Kimmel Live

Comedy Central, Tonight Show

TICKETS: SouthcoastComedy.com

508-675-7185

***SOME SHOWS CONTAIN ADULT LANGUAGE***

WHITE’S OF WESTPORT 66 STATE ROAD, WESTPORT, MA Airline Express Limo & Car Service is the official car Service of the Southcoast Comedy Series

T O

A D V E R T I S E

I N

T H E

S O U T H

C O A S T

I N S I D E R

C A L L

5 0 8 . 6 7 7. 3 0 0 0

Most Efficient

2018