Happenings

Veterans to be saluted for service at annual luncheon

Lunch, along with a heaping help of appreciation, will be served once again at the annual veterans luncheon Friday, Nov. 1 at Rachel’s Lakeside, located at 950 State Road. Veterans and their spouses, including widows, are invited to join the...

Things to do: Week of Oct. 17

Saturday, Oct. 19 Beach cleanup Every year thousands of volunteers across the state come together to clean up the coast through the COASTSWEEP initiative. The beach cleanup is back this fall, beginning on Saturday, Sept...

‘Book it’ to this autumnal library sale

Looking to stock up on books for the winter? Or just want to pick up the next read? Head to the Friends of the Dartmouth Libraries’ Fall Book Sale, held at the Southworth Library. Located at 732 Dartmouth Street, from Thursday, Oct. 24 to Saturday,...

Pumpkin painting to be a ‘gourd’ time for the ghouls

Looking for a gourd way to spend a Saturday afternoon with the little ghouls? The Dartmouth Cultural Center, located at 404 Elm Street, is hosting a pumpkin painting event Saturday, Oct. 19 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. for children ages 4 to 12 years old...

Celebrate 100 years of care for abandoned or strayed animals

The Humane Society and Shelter — SouthCoast is hosting its 19th “Give Me Shelter” gala to celebrate its 100th anniversary on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The Humane Society and Shelter — SouthCoast serves as a holding facility for...

Attend a meat pie supper to keep warm this fall

Begin the fall and brave the chilly temperatures by attending a warm meat pie supper on Saturday, Nov. 2. The meal will be cooked by members of the Smith Neck Friends Meeting. The supper begins at 6 p.m. and includes candied carrots, mashed potatoes...

Stop into an upcoming silent film showing

A stop motion silent film series set to a live soundtrack is coming to the North Branch Library. On Tuesday, Oct. 22 the North Branch Library is hosting a silent film series called “No Longer Silent.” This film series presents historical stop motion...

Fall into a good book at the Southworth Library fall book sale

The Friends of the Dartmouth Libraries will sponsor its Fall Book Sale at the Southworth Library from Wednesday, Oct. 23 to Saturday, Oct. 26. Thousands of books, all in good condition, will be available for purchase. Only cash and checks will be...

Haunted Happenings

Get into the Halloween spirit this month and join the town community for some ghoulish fun. Saturday, Oct. 13 On Sunday, Oct. 13 the Cottages of Dartmouth Village is hosting a Halloween haunted house, with trick-or-treating and...

Book it to the 17th annual Authors’ Brunch

Join the Claire T. Carney Library Associates for their 17th annual Author’s Brunch at UMass Dartmouth. The Author’s Brunch will be on Sunday, Oct. 20 and starts at 12 p.m. with a brunch. Directly following the brunch, authors Alan Powers, Stephen...

Lace up for Frankenstein relay race

It’s time to know once and for all if Frankenstein’s monster is faster than humans. On Friday, Oct. 25 the Cottages at Dartmouth Village is hosting its Frankenstein Friday Relay Race. The race starts at 1:30 p.m. in Aspen Cottage and there will be...

Finding balance with the Council on Aging

The Dartmouth Council on Aging was recently awarded a grant from the MA Councils on Aging for a new program that the Dartmouth COA is calling Thrive Dartmouth. Thrive Dartmouth events will promote healthy living and community by building meaningful...

Veterans of Foreign Wars to host annual costume party

Join Dartmouth Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9059 for its annual Halloween party on Saturday, Oct. 19. There will be live music by DJ JR and guests should dress to impress for a chance to win a prize for the best Halloween costume. The event starts...

Spooky tunes await at Halloween karaoke event

Warm up those vocal cords for an afternoon of Halloween karaoke. On Thursday, Oct. 31 the Cottages at Dartmouth Village is hosting a Halloween karaoke party. The event begins at 2 p.m. in Community Cottage, and there will be “spooktacular”...

Trunk or treat at Stackhouse Club

Enjoy sweet treats and sweet rides at an upcoming trunk or treat event. Dartmouth’s annual trunk or treat will be back for its seventh year on Saturday, Oct. 26. From 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. visitors can enjoy some spooky music, vote for their favorite...

Dress as ‘devils in disguise’ at Halloween costume party with Elvis impersonator

At the Council on Aging’s upcoming Halloween costume party, enjoy refreshments and a blast from the past with Elvis impersonator Keith Lewis. The party will be on Thursday, Oct. 31 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Dartmouth Council on Aging, located at...

Trek into a haunted house with the Cottages of Dartmouth Village

On Sunday, Oct. 13 the Cottages of Dartmouth Village is hosting a Halloween haunted house from 1 to 3 p.m. In addition to the haunted house there will also be trick-or-treating and light refreshments. Guests are also invited and encouraged to wear...

Return to the football field with the Council on Aging

Join the Dartmouth Council on Aging for a Friday night football game. On Friday, Oct. 18 the Dartmouth High School football team is playing against Barnstable High School and there will be a special presentation at half-time to honor seniors in the...

Uncover drug and alcohol hiding spots at a Hidden in Plain Sight event

If adults are wondering how to know if their child may be misusing or experimenting with drugs or alcohol, they are invited to attend a Hidden in Plain Sight event designed just for adults. Using an interactive mock teenage bedroom, Hidden in Plain...

Pizza shop partners with Breast Cancer Alliance

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and to raise awareness about the disease and fundraise for their organization, Breast Cancer Alliance is partnering with Riko’s Pizza. Breast Cancer Alliance is a non-profit organization dedicated to...

Upcoming fiery fun with District 3 firefighters

Join Fire District 3 firefighters for a day of fire demonstrations, food and fun. On Saturday, Oct. 12, Fire District 3 is hosting an open house for kids from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be fun events throughout the day, including cooking fires and...

Things to do: Week of Oct. 3

Saturday, Oct. 5 Join the Powwow Head to Round the Bend Farm for the Wampanoag Experience Powwow to participate in Native arts and crafts, storytelling, traditional games and more. The event will occur rain or shine from...

Attend craft fair to kick off early holiday shopping

Join the St. Julie’s Ladies Guild for some early holiday shopping, crafting and more. On Saturday, Nov. 9 and Sunday, Nov. 10, St. Julie’s Ladies Guild is hosting a craft fair at Bishop Stang High School, located at 500 Slocum Road. The event will...

Pets and stuffed animals to be blessed at church event

All are invited to bless their pets and stuffed animals at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church on Sunday, Oct. 6. The Blessing of Animals and Pets event will honor the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi and blessing will take place in the context of a...

Preservation through partnership with the Waterfront Historic Area League

Dartmouth Heritage Preservation Trust’s annual meeting on Sunday, Oct. 20 will highlight its partnership with the Waterfront Historic Area League. The meeting’s featured speaker will be Erin Miranda, Executive Director at the Waterfront Historic...

COASTSWEEP 2024 is now underway across Massachusetts

Every year thousands of volunteers across the state come together to clean up the coast through the COASTSWEEP initiative. The beach cleanup is back this fall, beginning on Saturday, Sept. 21 and continuing until early November. The next Dartmouth...

Join the penguin photo adventure at bird club’s next meeting

The Paskamansett Bird Club is hosting Shawn Carey of Migration Productions for a presentation on Falkland Islands penguins on Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. Carey produces bird and wildlife related multimedia presentations, videos and photo workshops, which have...

Prepare to hear the moon’s grammar like never before

For those who have ever wondered about the grammar of the moon, an upcoming poetry read may have the answers. The Dartmouth Cultural Center is hosting Boston-based poet Matthew Porto on Saturday, Oct. 5 for a poetry read. Porto will read from his...

Paper shredding day is Sept. 28

A fall paper shredding day, held in partnership with the Town of Dartmouth, will take place from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. (or until the shred truck is full) Saturday, Sept. 28 at New Bedford High School, located at 230 Hathaway Boulevard in New Bedford...

Events rescheduled due to inclement weather

Due to inclement weather, a few events that were set to take place Saturday, Sept. 21 have been reschedule. Wet Paint Padanaram will now take place on Sunday, Sept. 22, with its Arty Party starting at 5:30 p.m. The Lloyd Center’s Fourth Annual Music...

Things to do: Week of Sept. 19

Friday, Sept. 20 Welcome in They’ve already rolled out the welcome mat — now step inside. On Friday, Sept. 20, the Lloyd Center for the Environment is opening up its new Welcome Center with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The...

Attend fundraiser for holistic education

Join Elements Learning Collaborative at an Evening with Elements for a fundraiser for holistic education. The collaborative is a non-profit organization that offers outdoor education and project-based learning programs. The organization’s holistic...

Celebrate Wampanoag culture at local powwow

Head to Round the Bend Farm for the Wampanoag Experience Powwow to participate in native arts and crafts, storytelling, traditional games and more. The event is on Saturday, Oct. 5 and will occur rain or shine from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 92 Allens...

Games and good times galore

Celebrate the community at Dartmouth Day with games, face painting, a bounce house and more. The event starts at 10 a.m. and ends at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12 at the Allendale Country Club, located at 1047 Allen Street. Food and beverages will be...

Hay! Don’t miss another Open Farm Day

Buy a tree, hop on for a hayride and enjoy a farm-made lunch at this month’s Open Farm Day at Round the Bend Farm Saturday, Sept. 21. The Open Farm Day, which occurs on the third Saturday of the month, will operate under normal hours from 10 a.m. to...

Hypnotic happenings: Get ready for an evening of entrancing fun

Is it mind control? Dangerous or just plain fun? Can a hypnotist really make a person act like a chicken? Hypnosis is many things, and now it’s time to find out what’s true. On Thursday, Sept. 26, the Friends of the Dartmouth Libraries will host...

Hazardous waste drop-off day Sept. 21

The Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District will host the Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Day on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. The drop-off location is Crapo Hill Landfill, at 300 Samuel Barnet Boulevard in New...

Welcome in, the environment is waiting

They’ve already rolled out the welcome mat — now step inside. On Friday, Sept. 20, the Lloyd Center for the Environment is opening up its new Welcome Center with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The event starts at 11 a.m. at 430 Potomska Road. The...

Things to do: Week of Sept. 12

Saturday, Sept. 14 Possible treasure On Saturday, Sept. 14, the Dartmouth Historical and Arts Society is hosting a yard sale. The sale runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Russells Mills Schoolhouse, located at 1205 Russells...

Meet the ‘quirky, regenerative’ trees of Padanaram

On Sunday, Sept. 22, the Dartmouth Tree Committee is hosting its third annual Dartmouth Tree Walk. The walk takes place from 2 to 5 p.m. and starts in the parking lot at the Dartmouth Schools Building, located at 8 Bush Street. Participants should...

Back to school: Russells Mills Schoolhouse to host yard sale

On Saturday, Sept. 14, the Dartmouth Historical and Arts Society is hosting a yard sale. The sale runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Russells Mills Schoolhouse, located at 1205 Russells Mills Road. Items sold at the yard sale will include books,...

Things to do: Week of Sept. 5

Friday, Sept. 6 Rural charms Celebrate Dartmouth’s rural charm at the Grange Rural Community Fair on Friday, Sept. 6 and Saturday, Sept. 7. The event will be held at the Grange Hall, 1133 Fisher Road, in Russells Mills...

Dedicating a garden to a lover of art and libraries

Join the Dartmouth Cultural Center, located at 404 Elm Street, to dedicate its garden to the late Elsie Haskell on Saturday, Sept. 14 at 10 a.m. Center President Pauline Santos said Haskell was not only a long-time Dartmouth librarian, but completed...

‘Come back in time’ with the Historical and Arts Society

The Dartmouth Historical and Arts Society will be traveling back in time at the Dartmouth Grange Fair on Saturday, Sept. 7 from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Join the group to learn more about Dartmouth’s involvement in the Civil War, including the men...

Celebrate Dartmouth’s rural charm at Grange Fair

Celebrate Dartmouth’s rural charm at the Grange Rural Community Fair on Friday, Sept. 6 and Saturday, Sept. 7. The event will be held at the Grange Hall, 1133 Fisher Road, in Russells Mills Village. Friday hours begin at 4 p.m. and Saturday hours...

Things to do: Week of Aug. 28

Tuesday, Sept. 3 Get crafty Join the Fiber Club this fall on the first Tuesday of every month, starting at 6 p.m. in the North Branch Library. Those ages 12 and older and of any experience level are welcome to come in...

My Brother’s Keeper to get its jazz on

Join My Brother’s Keeper for a night of live jazz and gourmet cuisine on Friday, Sept. 27 at 5:30 p.m. at 1015 Reed Road, North Dartmouth. At its sixth annual fundraising soiree, the Christian Ministry will host an auction, prayers and celebratory...

South Coast Vintage Market is ready to stomp

It’s time to stomp the grapes with South Coast Vintage Market this Sept. 21 and 22 weekend from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. In collaboration with Running Brook Vineyards, South Coast Vintage Market will host vineyard tours and grape stomping throughout the...

Grab the yarn and fabric and get crafty with friends

Join the Fiber Club this fall on the first Tuesday of every month, starting at 6 p.m. in the North Branch Library. Those ages 12 and older and of any experience level are welcome to come in with their projects to work on and show off, including...

Hear about a summer with the ospreys at the Paskamansett Bird Club

Join the Paskamansett Bird Club for its first meeting of the year, with guest speaker Pamela Lowell, a club member, local author and water color artists. Lowell will present on her latest book, “My Summer with Ospreys,” which combines her...

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