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A Valentines Day for the whole fam

Join the Backyard Band Jam for their Whole Fam Valentines Jam on Saturday, Feb. 7. There’s something for everyone in the whole fam at this jam; rescue animals, sweet treats, a craft table…

Talk with an Eversource representative about energy saving

Eversource is hosting a bill help event in Dartmouth on Thursday, Jan. 29 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event will be held at the Dartmouth Council on Aging at 628 Dartmouth…

Parks and Recreation department holds wacky science class

Kids ages eight to 11 can do some wacky science with the Parks and Recreation Department during their Wacky Lab Week. The class runs 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 17 to Friday, Feb. 20. During the classes, WickedCoolForKids will be doing a...

Elect delegates and attend a Republican Town Commitee meeting

The Dartmouth Republican Town Commitee will be holding its monthly meeting and Town Committee Caucus on Wednesday, Jan. 28. At this meeting they will elect delegates to the April 25 Republican Convention, which will be held in Worcester. All...

Register for the 33rd annual Buzzards Bay Swim

NEW BEDFORD — Registration is now open for the 33rd annual Buzzards Bay Swim, hosted by the Buzzards Bay Coalition. The New Bedford Harbor shipping channel will close to all boat traffic on Saturday, June 20 so that hundreds of swimmers can swim the...

Wing cook off at the Harley Davidson

Join the staff at the Battleship Harley-Davidson for a wing cook-off on Saturday, Jan. 31 to celebrate the upcoming Superbowl. The contest starts at 11 a.m., and the winner get a $25 Harley Davidson gift card. To sign up to bring wings and...

Say 'Hi' to the new year at a high tea

Calling all princesses, princes, and more! All are invited to an Afternoon High Tea on Sunday, Jan. 11 at St. Peter's Episcopal Church. This kids-focused event will be a chance to ring in the new year and take a step out of the cold. There will be...

Learn about the effects of screens on teens

On Thursday, Jan. 8, join Laura Gardner, teacher librarian at Dartmouth Middle School, for a discussion about the impacts screen time can have on the brains and health of kids and teens. On average, teens spend between seven to nine hours a day...

Attend the 24th annual Martin Luther King Jr Breakfast

UMass Dartmouth will be holding its 24th annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Breakfast on Friday, Jan. 30 beginning at 8:30 a.m. The breakfast will take place in The Marketplace on UMass Dartmouth’s campus and is meant to honor King’s legacy...

Things to do: week of Dec. 18

A snowy scene. Source: Round the Bend Farm

Saturday, Dec. 20 Last Open Farm Day and holiday bazaar Join Round the Bend Farm for their Open Farm Day Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This will include their annual Kwanza celebration from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. The...

Dancing at the Residence at Cedar Dell

The Dartmouth High School Orchestra performs. Source: Ellie Fernandez

The Residence at Cedar Dell welcomed the dancers from the Illusions Academy of Dance and 30 students from the Dartmouth High School Orchestra on Saturday, Dec. 6 for a dance and musical performances. The dancers ranged from ages five to 19, and...

Things to do: week Dec. 11

File photo of a dog dressed up for Christmas.

Saturday, Dec. 13 Holiday Shopping at Allendale Join the Allendale Country Club for a holiday shopping extravaganza on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be local businesses and a raffle to find the perfect gift for everyone....

A winter hike in the woods

The Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust is hosting a winter warm-up hike on Saturday, Dec. 13. The hike will begin at 9 a.m. at the Ridge Hill Reserve, located on Collins Corner Road. The hike will be around four to five miles through the reserve and...

Christmas past and present

Join the Christian Fellowship Center at Smith Mills for a Christmas party on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. From 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. there will be hayrides, a petting zoo, a bonfire, village shopping and more. Starting at 6 p.m. in the...

Padanaram Holiday Stroll this Friday

People celebrate Christmas at a previous buoy tree lighting ceremony. File photo

Tis the season for the annual Padanaram Village buoy tree lighting. The annual lighting and stroll will be happening on Friday, Dec. 5 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Live music will be playing as guests stroll through the village with treats and warm...

A blue Christmas service of hope

Saint Peter’s Episcopal Church will be hosting a “Blue Christmas: A Service of Hope and Healing When the Holidays Hurt” on Wednesday, Dec. 17 starting at 7 p.m. This service is to help those hurting, grieving, lonely or struggling during the...

Caroling at a concert

The Dartmouth Historical and Arts Society will be having a Christmas Concert at the Schoolhouse on Sunday, Dec. 21 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The concert will start with the Fall River Fipple Fluters, playing music from all around the world. At 3...

Wreath sale at the Akins House

Wreaths for sale. Source: The Dartmouth Heritage Preservation Trust

The Dartmouth Heritage Preservation Trust is having their annual wreath sale on Saturday, Nov. 29. The sale will start at 9 a.m. and lasts until they run out of wreaths. The wreaths cost $20 each, and the sales will benefit the Dartmouth Scout...

Fill The Bus annual toy drive

Join the Dartmouth Police Department in filling a bus with toys during their annual Fill the Bus Toy Drive. The police will be in the Target parking lot on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Target is located at 479 State Road....

A holiday craft night

The Dartmouth Natural Resource Trust is hosting a holiday craft night on Wednesday, Dec. 3 starting at 6 p.m. Guests will make four crafts- an angel, a paintbrush Santa Claus, a fabric Scandinavian star, and a holiday gift tag. Tickets are $30...

Congressional Church of South Dartmouth Coat Sale

The Congregational Church of Dartmouth is holding a coat drive for Gifts to Give in their Fill the Trailer Days. The drive will be on Saturday, Nov. 29 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 30 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. They are asking for children'...

Doing good and dancing at Rachel's Lakeside holiday party

Rachel’s Lakeside is having their annual Holiday Party and Toy Drive on Saturday, Nov. 29 starting at 6 p.m. The party will have dinner, dancing, a DJ, karaoke, a comedy show and a picture booth. They ask that guests bring a toy for the toy drive....

An unlikely Christmas concert

Join the Unlikely Strummers at the Dartmouth Grange on Tuesday, Dec. 2 for a sing-along and action packed concert. The concert will start at 7 p.m. in Patrons Hall at 1133 Fisher Road. The Grange asks that guests bring non-perishable food or...

Learn all about The Goat Lady

Join author and illustrator Jane Bregoli and the Dartmouth Historical and Arts Society on Sunday, Dec. 14 for a presentation about Noelie Houle, a French Canadian immigrant who lived on Chase Road and at one time raised 79 goats and received the...

Holiday tunes coming to the North Branch Library

On Saturday, Dec. 6 a trio from the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra will be visting the North Branch Library for a concert of light classic selections and seasonal favorites. The event will begin at 1:30 p.m. at 211 Cross Road. This event is being...

Visit Santa Paws

Bring the furry friends to get a photo with Santa Paws at the Humane Society and Shelter Southcoast on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. They ask all pets be either leashed or in a carrier. All proceeds will benefit the animals in need at...

Things to do: week of Nov. 20

The Grinch and Clauses wave to the crowd in front of the buoy tree. Photo by Michael T. Morris Photography

Thursday, Nov. 20 Get to know Mike Minogue Join former Sheriff John Hodgson and the Dartmouth RTC in getting to know the Gubernatorial candidate Mike Minogue on Thursday, Nov. 20. The free event will be held at the New Bedford Country club at 585...

Cupcake decorating contest

Join other 9-12 year olds at the Dartmouth North Branch Library for their annual cupcake decorating contest on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. The theme will be announced the day of. The judging will include neatness, creativity,...

Town hall tree lighting

The Parks and Recreation department is holding their annual tree lighting ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. There will be more than the tree brightening the town hall, there will be activities, crafts, refreshments and music....

Constitutional Writes

An event with both rights and writes. Experience what it was like to be a founding father by writing the constitution out by hand at the North Branch Library. Notebooks and copies of the Constitution will be provided, but guests must bring their...

Shop and sip with Santa's elves

Join the elves at Padanaram Village as they decorate for the holidays for a shop and sip stroll on Sunday, Nov. 23 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Enjoy the local restaurants as the village begins to light up with entertainment by The Punk Cellist ....

Dancing and doing good

Dance and do some good at the Portuguese American Social Club’s Thanksgiving Eve dance party and toy on Wednesday, Nov. 26 from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 27. DJ Howie will be playing music. There will be no cover charge but they ask...

A Christmas concert

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church will be having the Southeastern Massachusetts Youth Orchestra and New Bedford Symphony Orchestra for a Quintessential concert on Sunday, Nov. 23 at 3 p.m. The score will have music by Jessie Montgomery, Louise Farrenc...

Bottle drive for dogs

Help out the DDAWG Dartmouth Dog Park by bringing rinsed water bottles to their bottle drive on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. They will be accepting both plastic and glass bottles, but ask that glass bottles are boxed separately. The...

Last Open Farm Day and holiday bazaar

Join Round the Bend Farm for their Open Farm Day Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be the typical open farm day events of a fresh made lunch available for purchase, seasonal produce, meats and produced goods...

Holiday shopping at Allendale

Join the Allendale Country Club for a holiday shopping extravaganza on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be local businesses and a raffle to find the perfect gift for everyone. Allendale Country Club is located at 1047 Allen...

Padanaram Holiday Stroll

Authentic Greek dinner

The Saint George Greek Orthodox Church is hosting a Taste of Greece on Friday, Nov. 14 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 15 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. In addition to authentic food, dessert and friendships they will also be selling...

Get to know Mike Minogue

Join former Sheriff John Hodgson and the Dartmouth RTC in getting to know the Gubernatorial candidate Mike Minogue on Thursday, Nov. 20. The free event will be held at the New Bedford Country club at 585 Slocum Road from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. There...

What is a winter garden?

Learn all about the winter garden with landscape horticulturist and author Warren Leach on Thursday, Nov. 13. Leach will show attendees how to keep gardens a source of beauty and enjoyment even in the middle of winter, showing gardens that he has...

Get ahead of holiday shopping

Join St. Julie’s Ladies Guild to get some holiday shopping done early on Saturday, Nov. 8 and Sunday, Nov. 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bishop Stang High School. There will be over 40 businesses selling homemade crafts, and a raffle with goods made...

Things to do: week of Oct. 30

Photos at King Farm. Photo by Kat Sheridan

Thursday, Oct. 30 “It’s just a party, Janet” at UMass Dartmouth Time to do the time warp again. UMass Dartmouth’s 20 Cent Fiction is putting on their 32nd annual Rocky Horror Picture Show. The picture show will be at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 30....

Jam out to the Don Legge Trio at UMass Dartmouth

Join UMass Dartmouth’s College of Visual and Performing Arts for a jazz ensemble featuring the Donn Legge Trio on Thursday, Nov. 6 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Legge is a jazz performer and educator with over two decades of experience. The event...

Do the monster mash at a Halloween bash

Take a march with the Paskamansett Engine Company this Halloween in Fire District #3's Halloween parade on Friday, Oct. 31. The parade will begin at 6 p.m. at 140 Cross Road. In addition to the parade, there will also be a magic show.

Things to do: week of Oct. 23

A yard decorated for Halloween. File photo

Thursday, Oct. 23 Fall into a book Pick from thousands of books to expand the bookshelf at the Friends Fall Book Sale, sponsored by the Friends of the Dartmouth Library from Wednesday, Oct. 22 to Saturday, Oct. 25. Library members get certain...

Haunted Happenings

There are many haunted happenings leading up to Halloween this year, including the annual Padanaram Halloween Stroll and numerous trunk-or-treats. Check out all that’s happening around town. Wednesday, Oct. 22 Autumn Glen trunk-or-treating Autumn...

‘It’s just a party, Janet’ at UMass Dartmouth

Time to do the time warp again. UMass Dartmouth’s 20 Cent Fiction is putting on their 32nd annual Rocky Horror Picture Show. The picture show will be at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 30, Friday, Oct. 31 and Saturday, Nov. 1. There will be an additional...

Halloween karaoke for adults

Halloween isn’t just for kids. Ying Dynasty Bar is having a 21+ Halloween Karaoke Party on Wednesday, Oct. 29 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. . Wear the best costume in the closet for the costume contest for a prize. Ying Dynasty Bar is located at 724...

Eye-spy trunk-or-treating

Eye-spy Halloween fun with Eye Health Vision Centers at their Trunk-or-Treat on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. There will be lots of trick or treating, local vendors and the first 100 kids will get a free goodie bag. Eye Health Vision...

Trunk or treat with Autumn Glen

Autumn Glen at Dartmouth is hosting its third annual Trunk or Treat Autumn Festival on Wednesday, Oct. 22. The event starts at 3 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Families and friends are welcome to join Autumn Glen residents, families and...

Trick or treat parade

Padanaram Village is having their annual costume parade and trick-or-treating event. The parade starts at 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 31. Kids can show off their costumes and get candy from the local stores. The parade will start at the New Bedford...

Learn about Portuguese history in New England

UMass Dartmouth is hosting an “International Colloquium on Portuguese Migration and Mill Work in New England” on Friday, Oct. 24 and Saturday, Oct. 25. The event will feature talks and discussions about racial tensions, upward mobility, the...

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