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South Dartmouth Congregational Church blood drive Dec. 3

The South Dartmouth Congregational Church will be hosting the American Red Cross Blood Drive on Dec. 3. The drive will be held in the church’s lower hall, 17 Middle St., Dartmouth, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The drive will help fill a strong need for...

Fill a bus full of toys

The Dartmouth Police Department, Safe Zones, Tremblay’s Bus and Team Target will host the annual fill the bus toy drive on Saturday, Dec. 10 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Target store located on Route 6. Shoppers can pick up a new toy or gift card or...

Santa Paws is coming to town

On Saturday, Dec. 3, “Santa Paws” will stop by the Humane Society & Shelter SouthCoast to take photos with your four-legged family members. The photo session will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pet owners are asked to keep their animals on leash or...

Dartmouth High musicians to perform music of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra

The Dartmouth High orchestra will be performing the music of the Trans-Siberian orchestra at the Zeiterion Theater in New Bedford on Dec. 20. Under the direction of Heather Church and Michael Daniels, the show will feature the DHS Orchestra, with...

Wreath sale, Akin House tours Nov. 26

To kick off the holiday season, the Dartmouth Heritage Preservation Trust will offer festive tours of the historic Akin House from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 26. Additionally, Troop 2019 to the Akin House for its annual holiday wreath sale...

Annual tree lighting Dec. 4

The Parks and Recreation department will host its annual holiday celebration and Christmas tree lighting on Sunday, Dec. 4 from 4: 30 to 5:30 p.m. in front of Town Hall. Festivities for kids include raffles, crafts, games, Peanuts-themed treat bags...

Holiday craft fair to support police toy drive

A holiday craft fair will be held Nov. 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at White’s of Westport. All proceeds from this event will go toward the Dartmouth Police Department’s annual Fill a Bus toy drive. The fair is hosted by Westport-based gift shop...

5K to benefit veterans

On Friday, Nov. 11, UMass Dartmouth will host the first annual Run for Veterans 5K on campus. The run is being conducted by the Student Veterans Assistance Office, in collaboration with the UMass Dartmouth Student Activities, Involvement, and...

Transform guns into gardening tools at St. Peter’s Episcopal

Following its 10 a.m. service on Nov. 6, all are invited to participate in an outdoor forge demonstration which showcases blacksmithing techniques on surrendered guns at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. This demonstration will be presented by the New...

St. George Holiday Fair Nov. 19

St. George Greek Orthodox Church will host its annual Holiday Fair on Saturday Nov. 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will include Greek lunch items like chicken souvlaki, spanakopita, tiropita, gyros, pastihiou and moussaka. There will also be a...

Here’s what the Council on Aging has planned for November

November is just around the corner and the Dartmouth Council on Aging will be hosting a full schedule of events/activities. For questions, or to preregister for any events, call the Maria Connor Center for Active Living at (508) 999-4717. Here’s...

Order your Smith Neck Friends Thanksgiving pies

The Smith Neck Friendly Circle will be baking fresh, homemade apple and pumpkin pies for its annual Thanksgiving sale. The pies will be baked on Tuesday, Nov. 22. and may be picked up between 1 and 4:30 p.m. at the Smith Neck Friends Meeting at 594...

Get frightened at haunted police headquarters

On Monday, Oct. 31, the Dartmouth Police Department will be transformed into a place of hauntings Boys and ghouls of all ages are welcome… if they dare. The “crypt doors” will be open from 5 to 7 p.m. (or until the station’s “crypt keeper” says...

My Brother’s Keeper to hold Christmas Toy Drive Nov. 5

My Brother’s Keeper will be hosting a Christmas Toy Drive to collect new, unwrapped toys for local families in need on Saturday, Nov. 5 from 10 a.m. to noon. Unwrapped gifts can be brought to the My Brother’s Keeper Dartmouth Building, at 1015 Reed...

Registration open for DYSA Spring Travel league tryouts

Registration for tryouts for the 2023 Dartmouth FC Spring Travel Season are now open. DYSA’s Dartmouth FC Travel Program is designed for the more serious athlete (and family), ready to make a commitment to the sport. The upcoming travel season takes...

The Art Drive announces one-day fall open studio event Nov. 12

The Art Drive, an open studio event in Dartmouth and Westport held annually each summer, is an opportunity to visit working artists in their studios. For the second time, the Art Drive has added a special fall event for one day in November. On Nov...

Dartmouth High Music Department to host mattress sale fundraiser Nov. 12

Dartmouth High School Music Department will be hosting a one-day Mattress Fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 12 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The sale will be held in the Dartmouth High School Cafeteria, which will be transformed into a mattress showroom for the...

UMass Dartmouth to host event featuring Guatemalan human rights experts

On Thursday, Oct. 27, two indigenous rights advocates from Guatemala will visit the UMass Dartmouth to explain the current situation in Guatemala. Corrupt political, military, and economic elites have captured the state, rural and indigenous...

Penny sale at the VFW

Dartmouth VFW Post 9059 Auxiliary will hold a Penny Sale on Saturday, Nov. 19 beginning at 1 p.m. at the VFW on 144 Cross Road. Tables will be filled with gifts for all ages. Lunch and snacks will also be available for sale from the VFW bar...

History presentation on privateering in the revolution

The Dartmouth Heritage Preservation Trust will be holding its annual meeting on Monday, Oct. 24 at the North Branch Library, located at 211 Cross Road. Doors open for the meeting at 5 p.m. Following the meeting, there will be discussion with author...

Former St. Peter’s rector to visit church on Oct. 23

The Rev. Benjamin Lentz, who served as Rector of St. Peter's Episcopal Church from 1980 to 1991, will visit the Dartmouth church on Sunday, October 23. Lentz will be the celebrant of the 10 a.m. Service of Holy Eucharist at the church, located at...

Halloween bash at Fire District 3 headquarters

The Paskamansett Engine Company will host its annual Halloween Bash on Monday, Oct. 31. at the Fire District No. 3 headquarters at 140 Cross Road. The bash will include a parade and magic show to follow. The parade will occur at 6 p.m.

Fall book sale returns later this month

The Friends of the Dartmouth Libraries will sponsor their Fall Book Sale at the Southworth Library from Oct. 26 to 29. Thousands of books, all in good condition, will be available for purchase. Book prices typically range between 50 cents and $2...

Dartmouth Fire District No. 2 open house Oct. 23

Dartmouth Fire District No. 2 will host an open house at their 1100 Russells Mills Rd. location from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 23. Guests can learn about the history and future of the fire district, how to handle a fire hose, check out the...

Things to do: Learn traditional cornhusking, trunk or treat at the Stackhouse Club

There’s a lot happening in Dartmouth in any given week, here’s what’s coming up. For more information on these and other upcoming events, visit DartmouthWeekToday.com. Friday, Oct. 14 Farmers’ Market offers local produce The...

Historical society to resume Sunday lecture series on Oct. 16

The Dartmouth Historical and Arts Society’s Sunday afternoon lecture series will return this month at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 16 with a presentation about Dartmouth historical figure Paul Cuffe. The lecture will be given by Cuffe researcher and retired...

Trash pickup delayed next week for Columbus Day

Residential collection of solid waste and recycling will be delayed by one day next week due to the Columbus Day holiday on Monday, Oct. 10, the Department of Public Works announced. The transfer station will be open during normal hours on Tuesday...

Dartmouth Veterans Office to honor local veterans on Nov. 11

The Dartmouth Veterans Office will honor town veterans with a ceremony at the Dartmouth Veterans Memorial Grove on Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. During the ceremony a granite bench honoring the service and sacrifice of Dartmouth female Veterans will be...

Episcopal Bishop to visit St. Peter’s Church Oct. 16

The Rt. Rev. Alan M. Gates, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts, will visit St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Dartmouth on Sunday, October 16. Bishop Gates will be the celebrant at the 10 a.m. Service of Holy Eucharist and will deliver...

Family Fall Festival Saturday

The second annual Family Fall Festival will be held Saturday, Oct. 8 from noon to 3 p.m. outside St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 351 Elm St. The festivities will include pony rides, music, face painting, games, crafts, bouncy house, and touch a truck...

Register for veterans luncheon

The Dartmouth Friends of the Elderly and State Rep. Chris Markey will sponsor Veteran’s Day luncheon at Rachael’s Lakeside, 950 State Road. The lunch will be held on Nov. 4 at 11:30 a.m. Speaking before the veterans will be Billie J. Farrell, the...

Learn traditional cornhusk weaving at Round the Bend Farm

As part of this month’s Open Farm Day, scheduled for Oct. 15, Round the Bend farm will hold a workshop on cornhusk weaving. The workshop will be led by Elizabeth James-Perry, an Aquinnah Wampanoag artist, who will teach cornhusk weaving using...

Things to do: Walk with an author, tour the fire station

There’s a lot happening in Dartmouth in any given week, here’s what’s coming up. Friday, Oct. 7 Farmers’ Market offers local produce The Dartmouth Farmers’ Market will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7 on the lawn at...

Learn about Purple Martins

The Paskamansett Bird Club will be holding a presentation on Purple Martins on Wednesday, Oct. 12 at 7 p.m. The talk will be conducted by Madeleine Linck, who will present an overview of the life history of Purple Martins and report on several...

Walk with ‘Six Walks’ author Ben Shattuck

Join Dartmouth author Ben Shattuck on Friday, Oct. 7 for a literary walk through Destruction Brook Woods, located on Slades Corner Road. The walk will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. During the hike, Shattuck will read from his debut book “ Six Walks: In...

Stackhouse trunk or treat Oct. 15

The fifth annual Trunk or Treat will be held from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at the Stackhouse Club, located at 16 Faith St., on Saturday, Oct 15. This year, it is free to enter a vehicle. Along with piles of candy, there will be raffles and music. Rain date is...

Library to host talk on Dartmouth-based crimes

Author Maureen Boyle will give a talk on true crime and her recent books at the Acushnet Library on Wednesday Oct. 12 at 6 p.m. One such topic will be on the New Bedford Highway Serial Killer, which Boyle wrote about in detail in her 2017 book “...

Trunk or treat with Fire District No. 1

Dartmouth Fire District No. 1, in collaboration with the Department of Parks and Recreation, will host trunk or treat at the 10 Bridge St. station on Saturday, Oct. 22 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Those attending are encouraged to come dressed in their...

Craft night for adults at the Grange

On Wednesday, Oct. 12, the Dartmouth Grange will host its first in a series of monthly craft nights for adults from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Participants will learn to make needle felted pumpkins with all materials provided. The cost of the activity is $50...

Celebrate 100 years of Dartmouth Police at White’s of Westport

The Dartmouth Police Department is celebrating a century of serving Dartmouth with a policeman’s ball on Saturday, Oct. 1. The ball, which begins at 6 p.m., will be held at White’s of Westport, located at 66 State Road. A cocktail hour begins at 6 p...

Here’s what the Dartmouth Council on Aging has planned for October

October is just around the corner and the Dartmouth Council on Aging will be hosting a full schedule of events/activities. For questions, or to preregister for any events, call the Maria Connor Center for Active Living at (508) 999-4717. Here’s what...

Smith Neck meat pies for sale Oct. 15

Smith Neck Friends Meeting will be baking and selling their famous French meat pies for take-out only on Saturday, Oct. 15. Price is $20. Pies can be picked up at 594 Smith Neck Rd between 3 and 4 p.m. To place an order, call Anne Lopoulos at (508)...

Fire District 1 open house Oct. 16

Fire District No. 1 will host an open house on Sunday, Oct. 16 from noon to 2 p.m. at the fire station located at 10 Bridge St. There will be equipment demonstrations, fire safety information, fun activities, fire extinguisher demonstrations, raffle...

Things to do: Honor Wampanoag history, have wine on the beach

There’s a lot happening in Dartmouth in any given week, here’s what’s coming up. Friday, Sept. 23 Learn about, honor the Indian logo On Sept. 23, Dartmouth High School will unveil a plaque honoring “the history of the...

Tree walk Sept. 25

The Dartmouth Tree Committee will host a tree walk on Sunday, Sept. 25. The walk, which will be held from 2 to 5 p.m., will begin at the Congregational Church located at 17 Middle St. Once at the starting spot, walkers can pick up a map, hear from...

Fire District 3 open house Oct. 8

Take a tour of Dartmouth Fire District No. 3's headquarters at an Open House on Saturday, Oct. 8. The open house, which will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., will include station tours, meet-and-greets with firefighters and Sparky the fire dog, a...

Southcoast Health offering updated Covid boosters at Dartmouth clinic

Southcoast Health is now offering the updated Covid booster vaccines from Pfizer-BioNTech for people ages 12 years and older, as well as updated boosters from Moderna for people ages 18 years and older. The new boosters were approved by the FDA on...

Dartmouth High to unveil plaque honoring native history at Sept. football game

On Sept. 23, Dartmouth High School will unveil a plaque honoring “the history of the Dartmouth Indian logo and our Native American neighbors” that will be displayed in the school’s foyer. The plaque will initially be revealed during a private...

Dartmouth Boy Scout Troop 74 to hold recruitment night open house

Dartmouth Boy Scout Troop 74 will hold an open house from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Sept. 27 at the Smith Mills Church on Anderson Way to give families interested in the program a chance to learn more about it. The event will feature activities like BB gun...

Dartmouth Boy Scouts to hold candy sale Sept. 17

On Saturday, Sept. 17, Dartmouth Boy Scout Troop 74 will hold a candy sale at Lowe’s on Faunce Corner Road.

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