There's a lot happening in Dartmouth on any given week. Check DartmouthVillageSoup.com for your Thursday-to-Wednesday itinerary.

Bonus — this week we've included a few reminders (see November 6 and 8).

Thursday, November 3

Promote healthy living.

The Southeastern Massachusetts Alzheimer's Partnership, in conjunction with the MA/NH Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will offer a a panel discussion with Alzheimer's care professionals to discuss the spectrum of services available. The event is free and open to the public, but reservations are required. Call (800) 272-3900 to make a reservation. The event starts at 4:30 p.m. at the Council on Aging, 628 Dartmouth Street. Visit www.alz.org/MANH for more info.

Have an intellectual discussion.

Friends Academy will host Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age — an award-winning documentary that cross-examines parenthood and the impacts of social media, internet addiction, and video games on families — at 6:30 p.m. Discussion will follow the hour-long film. The showing is free and open to the public. The school is located at 1088 Tucker Road.

Friday, November 4

Honor the veterans.

Veterans and their spouses are invited to a free breakfast at the Council on Aging, 628 Dartmouth Street, at 8:30 a.m. Contact the Council on Aging at (508) 999-4717 to reserve a seat.

Laugh for a cause.

The 10th annual Laughter and Wishes Comedy night at Whites of Westport, 66 State Road, begins at 6 p.m. The event will feature several stand-up comics, a raffle, and door prizes, and proceeds will benefit Dartmouth resident D.J. Bishop. To purchase tickets, contact Steve Manchester at steven.h.manchester@sunlife.com, or call (617) 862-8311.

Enjoy dinner and a show.

The Dartmouth Grange will begin a new year of its Farmer Film and Potluck Series with a showing of “Smokin’ Fish,” a documentary about a quirky businessman hustling to make a dollar in Juneau, Alaska. Bring a dish to feed four people, as the potluck begins at 6 p.m. at 1133 Fisher Road. The film begins at 6:45 p.m. For more information, visit dartmouthgrange.org.

Get rid of those old jeans.

Dartmouth High's marathon team will collect clothing, accessories and household goods after school at 555 Bakerville Road on Friday, and at Town Hall on Saturday and Sunday. Proceeds help support transportation costs. For more information contact Rachelle Lemieux at rachellelemieux@dartmouthschools.org.

Saturday, November 5

'Run, Forrest, run.'

The Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust will host its Trail Race and Walk at Slocum’s River Reserve. The event will also feature music by The Oh No’s, beer from Buzzards Bay Brewing, and Domino’s pizza. Spectators are welcome. The first race kicks off at 11 a.m. Online registration closes on November 4 at 8 p.m. For more information, visit dnrt.org.

Save the animals.

The South Coast Humane Society will host its 14th annual Give Me Shelter Gala, 6-10 p.m. at 31 Ventura Drive. The event will feature comedian Michael Petit, one of the country's top comedians. A live auction will include concert tickets, handcrafted chairs, and more. Call (508) 995-6661 to purchase tickets.

Find the Big Dipper.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Observatory will open for public viewing at 7 p.m. Star-gazing will only take place if the skies are clear and weather permits. To view cancellation information, call (508) 999-8715 or visit assne.org. For more information, contact Prof. Alan Hirshfeld at ahirshfeld@umassd.edu or (508) 999-8715.

Sunday, November 6

Turn back the clocks.

Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. Enjoy that extra hour of beauty sleep!

Enjoy the music.

The South Coast Chamber Series will continue its 2016-2017 season at St. Peter’s Church, located at 351 Elm Street, at 4 p.m. The Whirlwind performance includes oboist Donna Marie Cobert and South Coast Chamber musicians Peter Buczek, Don Krishnaswami, Timothy Roberts, and Janice Weber. Tickets are $20 at the door.

Monday, November 7

Learn the do's and don't of online safety.

Healthy Dartmouth will host a presentation on the dangers of social media with the Dartmouth Police and Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) at 6 p.m. at the middle school. The presentation will feature a discussion on the pitfalls of social media usage and ways to keep children safe online.

Tuesday, November 8

Go vote!

Polls open at 7 a.m. and will remain open until 8 p.m. Find more information at town.dartmouth.ma.us.

And maybe pray like heck....

In an effort to subdue the anxiety over the 2016 Presidential Election, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church will open its doors at 351 Elm Street to the entire community, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., as a non-denominational, non-partisan, place of peace.

At noon on Election Day, St. Peter’s will offer a service of Holy Eucharist to unite people and bring people together in prayer for our nation. Everyone is welcome regardless of current denomination.

Wednesday, November 9

Shake your tail feathers.

The Paskamansett Bird Club’s November meeting will be at 7:30 p.m. at the Community Hall of Friends Meeting, 739 Horseneck Road. Photographer Geoff Dennis will present some of his recent bird photos, and discuss the methods he uses to capture images. The meeting is free, open to the public, and accessible.

Don't be so grim.

The Bridge: A Center for Hope and Healing will host Dartmouth's first death exchange, a discussion aimed at erasing the stigmas surrounding death. While there is no set agenda, topics can include what happens to the body in death, grieving, and burial rituals. The free event starts at 6:30 p.m. at 351 Elm Street. For more information, call (508) 997-0903.

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