The New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center's annual Seafood Soirée has always been a big success. The event featured some of the area's best chefs preparing delicious seafood dishes at the historic Wamsutta Club.

However, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, plans for the usual Seafood Soirée have been put on hold.

Auction item - New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center
Auction item - New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center
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Instead, the Fishing Heritage Center has devised a new fundraiser for this year, a "Stay-at-Home Soirée." The event includes an in-person event on October 1 and an online auction that runs through October 10, with some great items to bid on, including the two items shown here.

Auction item - New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center
Auction item - New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center
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Heritage Center Director Laura Orleans visited Townsquare Sunday this week to discuss the "Stay-at-Home Soirée" and some of the challenges facing the Fishing Heritage Center after it reopened.

Townsquare Sunday is a weekly public affairs program heard every Sunday morning at 6 on 1420 WBSM. The program highlights organizations and individuals seeking to improve the quality of life on the SouthCoast.

If you would like to highlight your organization on Townsquare Sunday, please email the host at jim.phillips@townsquaremedia.com.

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