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A City Master Plan New Bedford 2020OCTOBER 1, 2010WATERFRONT HISTORIC LEAGUE (WHALE) 20th ANNUALINTERNATIONAL WINE FESTIVAL AND AUCTIONProceeds benefit WHALE’s preservation, education,and neighborhood restoration activities. Includeswines from all over the world, beers, cognacs,fine cuisine from area restaurants and live music.Presented by Cardoza’s Wine & Spirits. CustomHouse Square, Downtown New Bedford, MA 02740Members $50 /Non-members $75 5:30-9pm508-997-1776 or aterfrontleague.org/donations.htmBUTTONWOOD PARK ZOO “FAMILY FALL FUNCAMPFIRES”Relax around the campfire and share an activity,a story and a snack with a different topic for eachcampfire. Participants must pre-register. 425Hawthorn Street, New Bedford, MA 02740 6:30pmMembers $25/family, Non-Members $35/familyWheelchair Access 508-991-4556 bpzoo.orgOCTOBER 2 – 3, 20106th ANNUAL NEW BEDFORD OPEN STUDIOSExplore the fine artist community of New Bedford,featuring over 90 artists exhibiting work in tenhistorical mills and vintage buildings throughout thecity. Meet the artists, see how and where the art isbeing created, and purchase a great original. Sat10am–5pm; Sun 11am–5pm Free Wheelchair Access508-996-1707 newbedfordopenstudios.orgOCTOBER 14, 2010AHA! “THE BOUNTY OF THE SOUTHCOAST”Featuring local produce, specialties and arts andcrafts distinctive to our region. Downtown NewBedford, MA 02740 5-9pm Free Wheelchair Access508-996-8253 ahanewbedford.orgAHA! “THE BOUNTY OF THE SOUTHCOAST”—AUTUMNCHORES AND AMUSEMENTSRuth and Abby, the 1850s ladies, display kitchenequipment and discuss the need to preserve food whilekeeping children entertained with pumpkin rolling andother games.Time: 6pm–8pm, Where: New Bedford WhalingNational Historical Park visitor center, Admission:Free; www.ahanewbedford.orgOCTOBER 15 –17, 22 – 24, 28 – 30BUTTONWOOD PARK ZOO: “BOO AT THE ZOO!”Get in a ghostly mood with a spooky wagon ride,creepy haunted house, hay-bale maze and muchmore…if you dare! 425 Hawthorn Street, NewBedford, MA 02740 6-9pm Members: Adults $5/Children $3 Non-members: Adults $10/Children $8Wheelchair Access 508-991-6178 bpzoo.orgOCTOBER 16, 2010STORY CAFÉ AT ARTWORKS! RICHARD MARTIN384 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford, MA 7–9pm508-984-1588 artworksforyou.orgOCTOBER 17, 2010NEW BEDFORD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA “CLASSICAL Il“FROM THE DEPTHS OF THE HEART”The Providence Singers, with Andrew Clark, MusicDirector, is a one-hundred-voice symphony chorus.St. Anthony’s Church, 1359 Acushnet Avenue, NewBedford, MA 02745 3pm Adults $20-$50/Children$10 Wheelchair Access 508-994-2900nbsymphony.orgOCTOBER 18, 2010 - JANUARY 1, 2011NEW BEDFORD FREe PUBLIC LIBRARY EXHIBIT: “THELIBRARY OF THE PEOPLE—A HISTORY OF THE NEWBEDFORD FRE PUBLIC LIBRARY”One of the oldest public libraries in Massachusetts,the New Bedford Free Public Library marks the100th anniversary of relocation from William Streetto 613 Pleasant Street. Main Library, Third floor,613 Pleasant Street, New Bedford, MA 02740Wheelchair Access 508-979-1787OCTOBER 21 – 24, 2010MARION INSTITUTE 6th BIONEERS BY THE BAYCONNECTING FOR CHANGE CONFERENCEGreg Mortenson, bestselling author of “ThreeCups of Tea” and “Stones Into Schools,” is akeynote speaker at this year’s conference whichis held in venues throughout Downtown NewBedford, MA 02740 For a full schedule of events,lectures, demonstrations, farmers’ market go toconnectingforchange.org or marioninstitute.orgAppendix C: City of New Bedford 2010 Events Calendar May–DecemberC-27