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Friday, September 23

Sein for sub-tropical fish.

Sein for marine critters as they travel through Little River. The Lloyd Center will host the free event at its 430 Potomska Road location, 9-11 a.m. Wear old sneakers and clothes you don't mind getting wet. For more information, contact Jamie Bogart at (508) 990-0505, or email jbogart@lloydcenter.org.

Saturday, September 24

Sing a birdsong.

The Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust (DNRT) and the Paskamansett Bird Club are teaming up to host a free guided bird walk at 8 a.m. at Smith Farm, located at 355 Smith Neck Road. Paskamansett Bird Club member William Gil and DNRT’s Linda Vanderveer will lead the walk. Be sure to bring binoculars if you have them and water, and dress appropriately for the day’s weather. For directions or further information, call DNRT at (508) 991-2289 or go to www.dnrt.org.

Spread your wings.

The Lloyd Center will feature owls in its Animal Encounters program from 10 a.m.– 2 p.m. The program offers hands-on interaction with animals, trail walks, scavenger hunts, and activities for all ages. No pre-registration is required, and the event is free for Lloyd Center members. For more information, contact Jen Wimmer at (508) 990-0505 or jen@lloydcenter.org.

Celebrate a new season.

Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary will host its 38th annual Fall Fair from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the sanctuary, located at 1280 Horseneck Road. Admission is $4 for adults and $3 for children, with a maximum rate of $14 per family. The fair will include pumpkin painting, cupcake decorating, animal demonstrations and exhibits, and a duck derby.

Dodge alpaca spit.

Hill Crest Alpacas will be open to the public from 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. on September 24 and 25 as part of the National Alpaca Farm Days. The farm — located at 338 Old Fall River Road — will feature demonstrations, face painting, raffles, and games. Guests will also be able to meet the farm’s alpacas and learn more about the animals. For more information, visit www.hillcrest-alpacas.com.

Be a pig.

The Paskamansett Engine Company — a nonprofit association comprised of current and former members of Dartmouth Fire District No. 3 — will be hosting its annual pig roast fundraiser at 1 p.m. at the 140 Cross Road headquarters. Tickets are $35 per person and are available at the Cross Road station. Proceeds go to the Engine Company and are used throughout the year in the form of donations and scholarships. Head to the station, or call (508) 994-6761 for more information.

Support a cause.

The next Paskamansett Concert Series performance will feature bluegrass band The Rank Strangers. Proceeds from the 7:30 p.m. performance will help support relief efforts for the West Virginia floods in June, which killed 23 people and damaged hundreds of homes and businesses. There is no fixed ticket price, but donations are encouraged. Doors open at 7 p.m. at the Dartmouth Grange, located at 1133 Fisher Road. For more information, call (401) 241-3793, or visit paskamansettconcertseries.weebly.com.

Sunday, September 25

Enjoy a community festival.

The St. Julie Billiart Parish will host Septemberfest from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at its 494 Slocum Road location. The featured family-friendly activities will include a bake sale, book sale, country auction, crafters, and a concert.

Walk to end substance abuse.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth chapter of Young People in Recovery will host an addiction awareness walk from 12–3 p.m. at the campus's outdoor track. The event will include yoga, narcan training, a drug takeback kiosk, raffles, guest speakers, and a live band. Parking will be available in lot 7. For more information, visit facebook.com/YPRDARTMOUTHMA.

Have an event we should include next week? Let us know! Email Editor Angie Hilsman at editor@dartmouthweek.net.