Things to do: baseball, woodcocks, Gidley
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Thursday, March 9
Get ready to play ball.
The Dartmouth Youth Activities Association (DYAA) will hold its baseball registration for the 2017 season at Crapo Field, 6-8 p.m. New DYAA players must bring a birth certificate. T-ball registration is $130, $155 for all other divisions. The league offers T-ball for children aged 5-7 and baseball programs for players aged 8-16. Email questions to dyaa@comcast.net.
Saturday, March 11
Search for woodcocks...
Look for woodcocks, plump shore birds, as they begin their courting season. Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary staff will lead a walk at the Stone Barn property, 786 Horseneck Road, 5:30-7 p.m. The walk is $6 for Mass Audubon members and $8 for non-members. Registration is required; visit massaudubon.org or call (508) 636-2437.
...or seals.
The Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust and the Lloyd Center will host a walk at 11 a.m. along the South Dartmouth waterfront to look for seals. The Lloyd Center's Jamie Bogart will lead the three-mile trek from Salter’s Point to Mishaum Point. Walkers should wear sturdy shoes and dress for potential winds and cold. Registration is required; visit dnrt.org or call (508) 991-2289.
Sunday, March 12
Enjoy more daylight.
Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m. Turn your clock ahead an hour, and build extra time into your sleep schedule before the work week begins.
Learn more about Gidley.
The Dartmouth Historical and Arts Society will discuss Job S. Gidley, the namesake of the soon-to-be-demolished Gidley School, at 6:30 p.m. The talk provides an in-depth view of Gidley's life and that of some of his descendants. The discussion takes place at the Russells Mills Schoolhouse, located at 1205 Russells Mills Road.
Pray with a potter.
Pottery artist Seth Rainville will attend the South Dartmouth Congregational Church’s 10 a.m. worship and create a piece of pottery art during the sermon. After the service, those in attendance can help shape a lump of clay into artwork for the church. The public is invited to 17 Middle Street to participate.
Have an event we should include next week? Email details to Editor Angie Hilsman at editor@dartmouthweek.net.