There's a lot happening in Dartmouth every month. Check out this list of things to do in the heart of winter.

Sunday, January 1

Take a long walk on the beach…

Mass Audubon will host a New Year’s Day beach walk, 2-4 p.m. at Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary, 1280 Horseneck Road. Led by volunteer naturalist Doug Hlousek, the free hike will feature diverse natural habitats. Dress for winter weather. To register, visit massaudubon.org, or call (508) 636-2437.

…or through the woods.

The Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust will also host a New Year’s Day hike. The 9 a.m. walk through the Paskamansett Woods Reserve will begin from the parking area, located on Chase Road, south of the intersection with Old Westport Road and across from Gene Street. For more information, contact DNRT at (508) 991-2289, or visit dnrt.org.

Thursday, January 5

Step into the 21st century.

Learn computer basics every Thursday at the Southworth Library, located at 732 Dartmouth Street, 2:30-4:30 p.m. The January 5 and 12 lectures will focus on computer basics. January 19 explain how to use the Internet, and the January 26 lecture will discuss email basics. To register, contact Sharani Robins at (508) 999-0726, ext. 377.

Friday, January 6

Dine with friends.

The Dartmouth Grange will continue its Farmer Film and Potluck with a film showing at 6 p.m. at the Dartmouth Grange Hall, 1133 Fisher Road. Bring a dish to feed at least four guests.

Tuesday, January 10

Tour fine art.

Dartmouth High School’s AP Digital Photography class will present students' work at the Russells Mills Schoolhouse on both January 10 and 11, 3-7 p.m. Head to 1205 Russells Mills Road.

Wednesday, January 11

Join a book club.

The Southworth Library’s Second Wednesday Book Group, which meets on the second Wednesday of each month, will meet from 11 a.m.–12:15 p.m. This month’s book is "Plainsong" by Kent Haruf. For more information contact Sharani Robins at 508-999-0726, ext 377.

Saturday, January 28

Go snowshoeing in the woods…

The Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust will host a 90-minute snowshoe trek through Slocum’s River Reserve at 9 a.m. Dogs are welcomed, but must be leashed. If there is no snow on the ground, the walk will take place on February 11. For more information, visit dnrt.org.

… or along the beach.

Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary will host a snowshoe hike along the sanctuary's Beach Loop Trail from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Bring your own snowshoes. If there's a lack of snow, a regular winter hike will be held instead at the same date and time. The cost is $10 for Mass Audubon members and $12 for nonmembers. For more information, visit massaudubon.org or call the sanctuary at (508) 636-2437.

Tuesday, January 31

Knit for a cause.

The Dartmouth Grange will host a knitting night to make items for various charities. Head to the Grange Hall, located at 1133 Fisher Road, for 7 p.m. For more information, contact organizer Elizabeth Newton at (508) 636-4920.

Know of an event we should include? Email details to Editor Angie Hilsman at editor@dartmouthweek.net.