There’s a lot happening in Dartmouth in any given week, here’s what’s coming up.

Thursday, Sept. 8

Virtual author talk

The Friends of the Dartmouth Libraries on Sept. 8 will host a webinar featuring bestselling author and expert in child development, Dr. Michele Borba.

The virtual discussion, which is part of the Friends’ AuthorsLive series, will be held at 2 p.m. During the talk, Borba will go over her research and bestselling book, “Thrivers: Surprising Reasons Why Some Kids Struggle and Others Shine.”

Borba is an expert in parenting, bullying, and character development. She has been a regular NBC contributor who regularly appears on Today and has been featured as an expert on “Dateline,” “The View,” “Dr. Phil,” “NBC Nightly News,” “Fox & Friends,” “Dr. Oz,” and “The Early Show.”

To register for the talk, visit libraryc.org/fodl/17672. 

Friday, Sept. 9

Farmers’ Market offers local produce

The Dartmouth Farmers’ Market will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5 on the lawn at St. Mary’s Parish Center, 789 Dartmouth St. 

The market offers locally raised meats and eggs, locally grown produce and flowers and crafted food, handmade goods, crafts and art. Local musicians will perform.

 Saturday, Sept. 10

Charity illusion show at the Z

On Saturday, Sept. 10, Dartmouth illusionist Lyn Dillies will perform a charity magic show at the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center in New Bedford.

The show will occur at 7 p.m.

All proceeds from the show will go to benefit mobile food markets hosted by YMCA Southcoast. Dillies and her volunteer group Dartmouth United Outreach assist the Dartmouth Y with its weekly markets.

“This family-friendly performance will allow many people to experience my spectacular magic as part of a very special evening on behalf of helping so many folks in need,” Dillies said.

Markets are currently held every Tuesday outside the Dartmouth Y, located at 276 Gulf Road. On average, according to YMCA Southcoast, up to 500 families are given a weekly meal free of charge.

Volunteers also deliver food to those who are homebound.

“It’s imperative that we keep this program going,” Dillies said. “We’ve seen the need for food assistance quadruple since last summer.”

Tickets are $75 for VIPs, $65/50 for general admission, and $25 for kids ages 12 and under. Those checking out can also use the word “MAGIC30” to get 30% off their tickets.

To book a ticket for Dilies’ performance, visit www.zeiterion.org/events/make-hunger-disappear. For more information on the Full Plate Project, visit ymcasouthcoast.org/schedules/health-fitness/full-plate-project/. 

Sept. 9 and 10

Grange Fair returns

The Dartmouth Grange Hall will hold a rural community fair on Friday, Sept. 9 from 4 to 8 p.m. and on Saturday, Sept. 10 from noon to 8 p.m.

Admission is free and the fair will feature music, food, carnival games, and an auction.

There will also be exhibits of vegetables, fruits, nuts, flowers, preserves and honey.

For information about exhibiting, visit the grange hall website.

Sunday, Sept. 11

Pedal for the path

The South Coast Bikeway Alliance will hold its fifth annual Pedal for the Path fundraising ride on Sunday. Sept. 11.

The ride will begin and end at Cisco Brewers Kitchen & Bar in New Bedford. Participants can choose among two ride options: either 52 or 30 miles.

Riders will leave at 9 a.m. for the 52-mile ride and 10 a.m. for the 30-mile ride.

Stops include free ice cream and snacks. Riders will also receive a $10 food/beverage voucher for the post-ride celebration at Cisco.

Funds raised from this ride will help the communities of Dartmouth, New Bedford and Westport complete their portions of a multi-use South Coast Bikeway spanning from Swansea to Wareham.

Sections of the path have already been completed in Fall River, Fairhaven, New Bedford and Mattapoisett, according to the alliance.

To sign up, visit www.bikereg.com/pedal-for-the-path. For more information, email thesouthcoastbikeway@gmail.com. 

Wednesday, Sept. 14

Learn to identify sparrows

The Paskamansett Bird Club will be holding a presentation on sparrow identification on Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 7 p.m.

The talk will be conducted by Jim Sweeney of the South Shore Bird Club.

Affectionately known by birders as "LBJs" or "little brown jobs,” sparrows are often passed over due to difficulty with identification. 

The goal of Sweeny’s talk is to provide the clues to make the birds easier to identify.

This talk will be held in-person at the Smith Neck Friends Meeting House, located at 594 Smith Neck Road, and via Zoom. Those who want to attend online can do so by visiting us02web.zoom.us/j/88415209768.

For more information, visit www.paskamansettbirdclub.com.

Have an event we should include next week? Email details to Christopher Shea at editor@dartmouthweek.net.