Happenings

Things to do: Watch birds, enjoy garlic, ride for the troops

There's a lot happening in Dartmouth on any given weekend. For more information on these and other upcoming events, visit DartmouthWeekToday.com. Saturday, September 21 Watch birds. Join DNRT Land...

DNRT ‘Bee walk’

On Saturday, September 28, all are welcome to attend a DNRT “bee walk” as a follow-up to a previous discussion on pollinators, their worldwide decline, and their role in our environment starting at 10 a.m. from DNRT’s Helfand Farm headquarters, 318...

Trail Music at Slocum River Reserve

On Monday, October 14, DNRT joins with the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra to provide trail music at Slocum’s River Reserve, 320 Horseneck Rd. from 3 to 4 p.m. Musicians Peter Zay and EmmaLee Holmes-Hicks will play violin and cello out in the open at...

DNRT pollinator discussion

Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust will be kicking off a new collaboration with UMass Dartmouth biology professor and Director of the Beecology Project Dr. Robert Gegear by hosting two free pollinator-themed events. On Thursday, September 26, Dr...

Land trust events for early fall

Lloyd Center programs wrap up another summer season

Children came to Dartmouth from different states and even different countries over the summer to participate in the Lloyd Center for the Environment’s Young Naturalist and Coastal Studies programs. From July to August, around 70 children aged five...

Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride

The 13th annual Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride kicks off on October 6 with routes starting in Little Compton, RI, Westport, and Rochester and ending at Woods Hole on the Cape. The ride offers some of the most scenic cycling in New England with 100-mile...

Cool Banana Wig comes back to Friends Academy

Cool Banana Wig will be returning to Friends Academy this fall for a series of free concerts on Thursday mornings starting on September 19 through November 21 from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Kids ages 2-6 can come dance and sing along with the interactive,...

An Afternoon with Eleanor Roosevelt

Friends of the Dartmouth Libraries will be hosting an afternoon with Eleanor Roosevelt on Tuesday, September 24 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the Elsie Haskell Room of the Southworth Library, 732 Dartmouth Street. Historian and playwright Carol Cohen...

Dartmouth High School Alumni Association dinner

The Dartmouth High School Alumni Association will hold its Monthly Dinner on Saturday, September 28 at 5:30 p.m. at the Dartmouth Council on Aging Center, 628 Dartmouth Street in South Dartmouth. The menu will feature chicken marsala with mashed...

Things to do: Play games, release butterflies, party at the Y

There's a lot happening in Dartmouth on any given weekend. For more information on these and other upcoming events, visit DartmouthWeekToday.com. Saturday, September 14 Canoe with the ladies. The Lloyd...

Things to do: Celebrate the Grange, visit a mill, count butterflies

There's a lot happening in Dartmouth on any given weekend. For more information on these and other upcoming events, visit DartmouthWeekToday.com. Friday, September 6 Go to the fair. Celebrate Dartmouth’...

Visiting Nurse Association to host brunch, butterfly release

The Southcoast Visiting Nurse Association will host its eighth annual “Hope Takes Flight” brunch and live butterfly release to benefit its Supportive Care Center on Sunday, September 15 at 10:30 a.m. at Rachel’s Lakeside, 950 State Rd. in North...

Grants for budding young artists in Dartmouth

Emerging young high school student artists from Dartmouth or Westport are invited to apply for a $500 grant with the non-profit South Coast Artists, Inc. this September. These juried grants are aimed at encouraging young artists to explore their...

Dartmouth High marching band home show

The Dartmouth High School marching band will host its annual US Bands Home Show at 6 p.m. on September 28. In addition to Dartmouth High School, bands from 10 other schools from Massachusetts and Rhode Island will perform. Tickets are $10 for adults...

Southeastern Massachusetts Youth Orchestras Holding Auditions

The Southeastern Massachusetts Youth Orchestras will be holding auditions for the 2019-2020 season on September 11 and September 12 during evening hours at UMass Dartmouth. The SEMAYO is made up of five ensembles, plus a chamber music program...

Women’s Canoe Trip with the Lloyd Center

The Lloyd Center for the Environment will be hosting a canoe trip for women down the historic Slocum River on Saturday, September 14 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. starting at their 430 Potomska Rd. location.There is a short hike through the forest at the...

Coastal Neighbors Network celebrates second anniversary

The Dartmouth non-profit Coastal Neighbors Network will be celebrating its second anniversary with a free party on Sunday, September 15 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Dartmouth YMCA, 276 Gulf Road. Special guest speaker Christine Sullivan from Age Friendly...

My Brother’s Keeper Soiree

Dartmouth non-profit My Brother’s Keeper will be hosting its second annual fundraising soiree on Saturday, September 21 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the organization’s facility at 1015 Reed Road. The evening party will feature friends, food, and a three-...

Council on Aging holds 100 cups of coffee challenge

The Dartmouth Council on Aging has set a goal to have 100 Cups of Coffee with local business owners and various town departments in hopes of sharing information and ideas related to the needs and wants of the aging community. The 100 Cups of Coffee...

Upcoming waste collection days

The next household hazardous waste collection day for Dartmouth residents will be on Saturday, September 21 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Crapo Hill Landfill, 300 Samuel Barnet Blvd., New Bedford. ID is required. Households only; no businesses, schools...

Here’s what’s coming up at the Council on Aging in September

The Dartmouth Council on Aging has announced its list of events for the month of September. For more information about Council on Aging programming, contact the Senior Center at (508) 999-4717, or visit town.dartmouth.ma.us/council-aging . This...

DNRT events at the Grange Fair

Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust will be holding two events at Russells Mills village in conjunction with the Grange Fair on Saturday, September 7. DNRT Land Steward Leah Howard will lead a Grange Walk at 11 a.m., hiking from the Dartmouth Grange...

Learn how to save your pet’s life in an emergency

Learn how to help your pet in an emergency at a Pet CPR and First Aid Training class. The class will be held on October 19, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Dartmouth Fire District No. 3’s 140 Cross Road headquarters. It will be led by a 25-plus year pre-...

Celebrate Dartmouth’s rural charm at Grange Fair

Celebrate Dartmouth’s rural charm at the Grange Rural Community Fair on September 6 and 7. The event will be held at the Grange Hall, 1133 Fisher Road, in Russells Mills Village. September 6 hours are 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. September 7 hours are noon to 9...

Things to do: Tour a garden, go to a barn bash, buy curios

Friday, August 23 Bring family to the farmer’s market. From 1:30 to 5 p.m., South Coast Music Together will be coming to the Dartmouth Farmer’s Market at the grounds of St. Mary’s church in South...

Evening Salt Marsh Stroll at Allens Pond

Join Mass Audubon for an evening stroll along the Beach Loop Trail at Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary on Wednesday, September 4, 6 - 7:30 p.m. Discover coastal and salt marsh plants with an expert naturalist. Venture onto the marsh and learn how to...

Allens Pond Butterfly Census

Savor the last remnants of summer, enjoy some time outdoors and learn about butterflies at the annual Allens Pond Butterfly Census. Help count butterflies on Saturday, August 31 and Saturday, September 7 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. with the Massachusetts...

Smith Neck Friends Meeting Rummage Sale

It’s that time of year to clean out closets — out with the old, in with the new. Smith Neck Friends Meeting at 594 Smith Neck Rd. in South Dartmouth will be holding their annual rummage sale on Saturday, September 14, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Adult and...

SEPAC hosting community resource and craft fair

The Dartmouth Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) will host its annual South Coast Craft and Resource Vendor Fair Extravaganza on October 20, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., at Dartmouth High School. The event will include a large fair staffed by...

Chamber music series 2019-2020 concert schedule

The South Coast Chamber Music Series’ 2019-2020 concert schedule has been released. Musicians from the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra (NBSO) will perform in all of the chamber concerts in Dartmouth and Marion, bringing their unique artistry and...

DYSA annual Soccer Ball fundraiser

This year the annual Dartmouth Youth Soccer Association Soccer Ball will take place on Friday, September 27 at 6 p.m. with an 18+ comedy and dance night at the New Bedford Sports Club, 1790 Acushnet Ave, New Bedford. Funds raised at the event will...

Registration open for youth soccer referee training

The Dartmouth Youth Soccer Association is currently recruiting for its Fall Junior Referee program for youth referees aged 14 and up as of September 1, 2019. Referee training sessions for the program will be held on August 24 and 25 from 1 to 4 p.m...

Friends of SMEC hosting walk-a-thon fundraiser

The Friends of SMEC are hosting its annual Health and Wellness Walk-a-Thon on September 28. The non-profit parent group supports the Dartmouth-based Southeastern Massachusetts Educational Collaborative. The organization provides programs and...

Odie’s Place fundraiser postponed

A fundraiser for local shelter Odie’s Place has been postponed due to an issue with costs for renting space at UMass Dartmouth for the festival. Odie’s Place owner Brian Harrington announced on Facebook on July 29 that OdiePalooza 4 would be...

Free South Wharf Friday concerts continue through August

The South Wharf “Brews and Tunes” concert series will continue through August with free live music on Friday evenings from 5 p.m. to dusk on August 16, 23, and 30. Stroll down the Padanaram wharf to hear local bands playing live music and sample...

Upcoming DNRT events

Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust will be finishing up its annual calendar contest for the 2020 calendar on August 16. Submit your best photos taken on or of a DNRT reserve to kendra@DNRT.org with the subject “DNRT Calendar Photo Contest.” Photos...

Upcoming Lloyd Center events

The Lloyd Center for the Environment will be hosting a Women’s Canoe Trip on the Slocum River with Outreach Director Liz Moniz on August 15 from 6 - 8:30 p.m. There will be a short hike through the Lloyd Center’s forest to the launch site, and...

Lloyd Center awarded conservation commendation

The Garden Club of America has awarded Dartmouth’s Lloyd Center for the Environment with a Club Conservation Commendation for its work in encouraging appreciation of coastal areas, providing environmental education and inspiring future generations...

Special Council on Aging September programs

The Council on Aging is accepting reservations for several special programs in September. A workshop series featuring hypnosis will be held in September. Sessions are weight loss on September 10, stress management on September 17, and self-hypnosis...

Dartmouth Youth Soccer Association fall registration open

Registration for the Dartmouth Youth Soccer Association Fall season is now open! The season starts September 6 and games are played on Saturdays. U10 and higher teams practice 1-2 times during the week. The cost is $90 for an 8-week season, with a...

Pedal for the Path 2019

Registration is now open for the South Coast Bikeway Alliance (SCBA)’s second annual Pedal for the Path bike ride fundraiser, which will take place on Sunday, August 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine. Beginning and ending at the Dartmouth YMCA...

Paskamansett Bird Club first meeting

The Paskamansett Bird Club will be holding its first meeting on September 11 this year. During the meetings club members discuss recent bird walks and bird sightings as well as hearing guest speakers on a bird topic of interest. Meetings and walks...

DYAA John B. Steele Baseball tournament

The Dartmouth Youth Activities Association’s John B. Steele Baseball All Star Tournament will be taking place this year on the weekends of August 2-4 and August 9-11. The Steele Tournament is the longest continuous youth all star event in Southern...

Smith Neck Friends Meeting Clambake

The Smith Neck Meeting Friends will be holding an old fashioned clambake on August 10 at 1:30 p.m. The decades-old traditional gathering will include homemade quahog chowder and brown bread, with stuffing, fish, corn, sausage, clams, potatoes and...

African Drum and Dance classes at Friends Academy

The Encompass Community at Friends Academy, 1088 Tucker Road in North Dartmouth, will be hosting monthly African Drum and Dance classes for families starting on September 18. Tara Murphy of the Cape Cod African Drum and Dance troupe will be leading...

Blood drive at the Dartmouth Grange

The Dartmouth Grange is partnering with Dartmouth Fire District No. 3 and Dartmouth High School student Hannah Carvalho to host an American Red Cross blood drive on Friday, July 26 at 1-6 p.m. Help save a life by giving blood. The need for blood is...

Here’s what’s happening at the Council on Aging this August

The Dartmouth Council on Aging has announced its list of events for the month of August. For more information about Council on Aging programming, contact the Senior Center at (508) 999-4717, or visit town.dartmouth.ma.us/council-aging . Health...

Humane Society Open House and Vendor Fair

The Humane Society and Shelter South Coast in North Dartmouth will be hosting an open house and vendor fair on Saturday, July 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at their location on 31 Ventura Drive. Attendees will be able to tour the shelter and shop local...

Learn about nature topics at lunch series

Mass Audubon’s Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary will host a four-part lunch series featuring natural history topics with a coastal theme. The series will be held at the Stone Barn Farm, 786 E. Horseneck Rd. in Dartmouth on Wednesdays this summer. The...

Author lecture and book signing at the library

The Southworth Library will host author Marsha Hall Brown for a free author talk and book signing on July 17, 6:30 p.m. She will speak about her recently published book, “Under Sun, Stars, and Sails: A Whaling Family’s Life at Sea.” The book tells...

Padanaram Chamber Music Festival

The first-ever Padanaram Chamber Music Festival will kick off on August 9 with an opening night concert at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church on Elm Street in Padanaram Village from 7 - 8:30 p.m. An evening of classical masterpieces will be followed by a...

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