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Sing! The Sesame Street World of Composer Joe Raposo

Fall River Heritage State Park Fall River, Massachusetts, United States

Celebrate the creative genius of local hero: Joseph Guilherme Raposo, the son of Azorean immigrants who became one of the creators of Sesame Street. Drop by to take a photo with Miss Piggy or Kermit. Experience out phot stand with images of Big BIrd, Elmo, and many of their friends. See our exhibit on the life of Joe Raposo with his friends Frank Sinatra, Lena Horne, President Jimmy Carter, First Lady Nancy Reagan and so many more.

StoryWalk: Sing!

Fall River Heritage State Park Fall River, Massachusetts, United States

Say good-bye to winter blues with an inspirational StoryWalk on the Boardwalk. we invite you to read & sing “Sing”, written by Joe Raposo and illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld. “Sing” is now the Official Children’s Song of Fall River! Sing out loud, sing out strong, Fall River! StoryWalk is a unique adventure in reading and walking… and singing!

Food for Thought: The Origins of Massachusetts Foods and Why it Matters

Fall River Heritage State Park Fall River, Massachusetts, United States

Where does your favorite food come from? Be prepared to be surprised. This colorful exhibit explores the cultural exchanges that resulted from the Europeans’ first arrival to the Bay State, focusing on food, ecology, and the vibrant culinary legacy of the interaction of cultures. This special holiday exhibit is on loan from the Commonwealth Museum in Boston.

Innovators and Pioneers: Black In Fall River

Fall River Heritage State Park Fall River, Massachusetts, United States

Meet some of the inventors, educators, mariners, abolitionists and everyday African-American women and men who called the Fall River region home. Watch a film about the Fall River Line and see photos of the workers who made it run. Discover Black Fall River in a multimedia experience of exhibits, films, and Creation Station activities. Suitable for all ages. Free. All materials will be provided.

Event Series 2 Day Training – Merrow 70-Class Advance Training: End-To-End Seaming & Automation Solutions

2 Day Training – Merrow 70-Class Advance Training: End-To-End Seaming & Automation Solutions

Merrow Sewing Machine Company 508 Bedford St. Ste 7, Fall River, United States

Email: sales@merrow.com  to Secure Your Seat MAR 12-13, 2025 Merrow 70-Class Advanced Training: End-to-End Seaming& Automation Solutions Merrow’s 70-Class Advanced Training is an in-depth, hands-on program designed for experienced operators, technicians, and production managers seeking to master end-to-end seaming of woven goods using Merrow’s 70-Class machines. This advanced training covers not only the fundamentals of high-speed seaming but also explores automation solutions that enhance efficiency and consistency in large-scale manufacturing. Held at Merrow’s training facility in Fall River, MA, this program is led by industry-leading Merrow technicians with extensive experience in high-precision sewing applications. The training includes: -machine setup,-threading,-stitch formation,-seam durability testing,-troubleshooting, and-maintenance, with a particular focus on optimizing workflows for seaming woven goods in industrial, technical, and apparel applications. A key component of this training is the integration of automation solutions, including material handling, speed control, and programmable settings that can increase throughput while maintaining stitch quality.

Event Series Saturday Night Trivia

Saturday Night Trivia

OmniSource Games 875 State Road, Westport, Massachusetts, United States

We host trivia usually every 3rd Saturday of each month.Start Time: 7:00PMEntry Fee: per player $10Teams max out at 4 players.Winning team gets half the pot for prizing.

$10
Event Series Scouting Merit Badge Workshops

Scouting Merit Badge Workshops

Battleship Cove 5 Water Street, Fall River

CALLING ALL SCOUTSJoin us at Battleship Cove to earn your merit badges. You will work with our Merit Badge Counselor to complete all of the required tasks and skills to earn your merit badge. Badge Workshop Offerings February 16 Communication:Join us at Battleship Cove for the Eagle required merit badge Communication. Learn the value of communication, how to communicate with others in various ways and how powerful it can be when used effectively. Practicing verbal communication in public and with the group, thinking about the importance of it in our daily lives. March 9 Citizenship in the Nation:Join us at Battleship Cove for the Eagle required merit badge, Citizenship in the nation. Scouts will discuss the significance of our Constitution, learning how to protect individual freedoms and actively participate in local and national government. Dissect the United States Government and see how it operates in different ways. April 6 Safety:Join us at Battleship Cove for the Safety merit badge. Learn how to make the right decisions in emergency situations and how to respond effectively. Understand the potential hazards you might face, how to prepare properly and the importance of emergency action plans that could save lives. May 4 Scouting Heritage:Join […]

Gallery Talk With Kristin S. Street

Grimshaw-Gudewicz Art Gallery at Bristol Community College 777 Elsbree Street, Fall River, MA, United States

Please join us for a conversation with Kristin S. Street. Her yearlong drawing project has transformed the gallery into a mesmerizing cabinet, library, and garden of curiosities. Evoking a botanist’s treasure trove, the installation explores the secretive and mysterious elements of the natural world, brought to life through a playful and investigative approach to drawing. Each piece offers a glimpse into Kristin’s transformative journey, unfolding day by day over the course of a year. The event is free and open to the public. If you plan to bring a group, please let us know ahead of time so that we can make sure to have enough seating available for everyone.

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