Embark on a festive shopping spree with us at Kappy’s Fine Wine and Spirits in the SouthCoast Marketplace!

Join us tomorrow, Saturday December 9 from 11 AM to 3 PM for The Viva Maker Shop’s enchanting holiday pop-up.

Discover unique handmade treasures from Southcoast artisans, including festive Fall River-themed items and artwork.

Enjoy tastings of a host of wine and spirits offerings from local distributors and producers at Kappys Annual Holiday Festival tasting event!

Schedule:

11:00am - 1:00pm: Pernod Ricard, St. Germain, and Westport Rivers Winery

11:00am - 2:00pm: Uncle Nearest

12:00pm - 3:00pm: Tito's Vodka, Wormtown Brewing, and Keeper’s Heart

12:00pm - 5:00pm: Kappy's Selection of Wine & Spirits

1:00pm - 3:00pm: Casamigos • Dewars and The Long Drink

2:00pm - 4:00pm: PSP Portfolio

3:00pm - 5:00pm: Delicato Family Vineyards, Heavenly Spirits, M&R Asti, and Stormalong Cider

3:00pm - 6:00pm: Heaven Hill and William Grant

5:00pm - 7:00pm: Decoy Wines, Edrington, Gallo Portfolio, and On the Rocks RTDs

It’s the perfect opportunity to find special gifts and celebrate the season’s creativity and charm!

Viva has compiled the ultimate list of products from local makers, to ensure the gifts you get for others (and yourself!) are always unique! From one-of-a-kind art pieces to delicious treats and stellar reads, there is something for everyone!

Browse the following categories on the Viva Fall River website to find gifts tailored to the personalities of the special people in your life:

- A Holiday Gift Swap

- Book Lovers

- Someone Who Loves Fall River

- The Art Aficionado

- The Finishing Touch

- The Foodie

- The Holiday Enthusiast

- The Little Ones

- The Pet Parent

- Yourself! The Gift of Self Care

Visit the Viva Maker Shop at 333 South Main Street to see these eye-catching gifts in person!

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Upgrade your gift-giving this season with gifts starting at $5!

AVAILABLE ONLY AT THE VIVA MAKER SHOP: the 2023 Viva Holiday Box, with locally-made items in a ready-to-gift package!

The Viva Cozy Comfort Holiday Box has everything you need to warm up on a cold winter’s night. Sip, relax and enjoy this curated collection:

• Ceramic-bottom mug with Portuguese-inspired tile trivet, made at Potter’s Printing
• Decadent cocoa bomb, by POP Culture
• Custom-desgned wood-cut Fall River holiday ornament, crafted by Varo Industries

All 4 items, in a beautifully decorated package, for only $27.50!

Act fast- only a limited number of boxes are available! Stop on by the shop in person to get your box!

Join us for a sparkling evening at Viva Maker Shop’s “Pop and Shop” Champagne Sip and Shop event on December 13th from 5 to 8 PM! 

Indulge in complimentary champagne  and light refreshments , and don’t miss the delightful sampling of specialty jams from Wagglebee while you shop from over 70 unique local small businesses, all under one roof. Discover one-of-a-kind creations from talented artists and local makers, supporting the heart of our community. Skip the commercial box stores and embrace the spirit of local artistry. See you there! 

Open to ALL!

The next FRACC monthly meeting is Monday, December 11th at 5PM via ZOOM.

Network and learn about updates from the Fall River Arts and Culture Coalition!

Join us for a fun and exciting artist networking event at SoCo Art Labs in Fall River, MA, USA. This in-person event is a great opportunity for artists of all levels to connect, collaborate, and share ideas.

Tickets are only $5 to offset the cost of refreshments.

Whether you’re a painter, sculptor, photographer, or any other type of artist, this event is for you! Meet fellow artists, exchange tips and tricks, and maybe even find your next creative partner.

SoCo Art Labs is the perfect venue for this event. Fall River’s first and only artist coworking space, it is located on Globe Street, and provides a vibrant and inspiring atmosphere for artists to come together.

Don’t miss out on this chance to expand your artistic network and make lasting connections.

There is private off-street parking in the lot behind the building on King St.

Mark your calendar and get ready for a night of creativity and camaraderie at the SoCo Art Labs Artist Networking Event!

The Ignition Fund - Project Grants for Creatives

FRACC has announced a new round of grants is now available, and applications are now open! The Ignition Fund uplift six creatives with awards up to $2,000 to bring their proposed project to reality within The Ignition Space. 

In addition to the cash award, the selected participants must demonstrate knowledge gained from Ignition ED workshops, attend all four Ignition Space engagement-based and best practices workshops in February/March 2024, and be present at least two fellow cohort members’ receptions.

The deadline to complete the Phase 1: Grant Eligibility is 11:59pm EST on Friday, December 15, 2023.

FRACC has announced we are hiring a Site Coordinator!

We are seeking a dynamic and proactive Site Coordinator to join the Ignition Space @ Troy St. Support local artists and contribute to the vibrant creative community of Fall River, MA in this hybrid part-time position.

Interested? Want to learn more?

Go to (no phone calls): https://www.hireculture.org/jobdetails.aspx?job_id=46664



All applications must be submitted via email. If you have a passion for arts and culture and enjoy developing successful initiatives, we encourage you to apply by sending your resume to fracc@onesouthcoast.com.

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FREE Legal Clinic

Friday, December 15, 2023

Thank You

Atty. Christopher Cassara

Entrepreneurs and small business owners in Southeastern Massachusetts

are eligible to meet with Attorney Cassara

one-time, one-on-one, for 30 minutes...

All services are provided by Partridge Snow & Hahn (PSH) which is not acting as an agent or representative of the Massachusetts Small Business Development Center Network (MSBDC). By meeting with PSH you agree to indemnify and hold harmless the MSBDC from any and all claims and liability arising from your session with PSH.

Foley & Foley, PC is offering a Legal Compliance Three-Part Series presented by Attorney Wendy Hansen covering the following topics:

December 21 11:30 - 12:00

Year in Review and Upcoming Laws: 2023 is already at its close! This year we’ve had a very active DOL, NLRB, and EEOC. We’ll discuss the changes over this last year and the new laws we forecast in the future, as well as ways to manage and implement these changes in the workplace.

Questions? Contact Atty. Wendy Hansen at Wendy@foleylawpractice.com.

Contact Susan Lourie at Susan.Lourie@sba.gov with questions.

As the holiday season approaches, we are all preparing for extreme cold weather and temperature drops.

This could put a strain on your utility bill and make it skyrocket if you’re not careful. The MassSAVE program is making every effort to make sure renters, homeowners and small businesses keep comfortable through any season.

If you:

• Are a homeowner or renter of 1-4 units
• Live in a single family home
• Live in a 2-4 unit building and you qualify as low-income
• A small business

You may be eligible for a no-cost home energy assessment that will save you money on your electric and gas bill! You may be eligible for a no cost air sealing, 75-100% off approved insulation, programmable thermostats and more! Benefits vary and depend on eligibility. 

Click here to learn more about the MassSAVE program to see what you qualify

Please take our Public Perception Survey! You could win a VISA Gift Card!

Your input will guide the allocation of resources and set priorities for positive change within our community. As a token of our gratitude for your valuable time and feedback, you will have the opportunity to enter a raffle to win a Visa gift card upon completing the survey. Simply follow the link provided at the end to enter.

For questions or concerns contact Andrea Monson at amonson@massdevelopment.com.

Holiday Assistance Guide

Various Deadlines

With the holiday season quickly approaching, we would like to share a list of helpful resources found in the attached Holiday Assistance Guide 2023.

Organizations throughout Massachusetts will be providing various forms of assistance such as holiday meals, toy drives, personalized gifts, and more!

Join us for Breakfast with Santa aboard the USS Massachusetts!

Children will be able to participate in multiple crafts and activities, explore the historic vessels at Battleship Cove, and of course enjoy a pancake breakfast with Santa.

*Advanced ticket purchase required.*

Breakfast with Santa

December 16 at 10AM

Barrett's Waterfront 1082 Davol Street, Fall River, MA

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