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Paper shredding day

Paper Shredding Day is happening on May 30 starting at 8:30 a.m. until either 11 a.m. or the truck fills up. Anything that needs to be shredded, like medical forms, bank statements or retired tax…

Summer Kickback at Running Brook

Running Brook Vineyards is kicking off the summer on Friday, May 22 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event will have a DJ, a food truck, lawn games and wine. Running Brook Vineyard is…

June Open Farm Day

The June Open Farm Day at Round the Bend Farm will be happening on Saturday, June 20. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The day with nettle samples; cookies, breads, pestos, pastas and powders for cooking. There will be a Rich Earth Institute, looking into...

May Open Farm Day

Round the Bend Farm’s Open Farm Day will be held on Saturday, May 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The farm-fresh lunch will include burgers (both grass-fed beef and black bean vegan), beef shank bulgogi, asparagus or farro salad with cinnamon maple...

Join the Lonely Parrots for a concert

No need to be lonely, join the Lonely Parrots for a live concert at Round the Bend Farm on Thursday, May 21 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The band, which consists of Michael Martinez and Max Embers, have collaborated with artists such as Kelly Clarkson,...

Register for 5th Annual Theresa Street 5K

On Saturday, May 16, Theresa Street will be holding its 5th Annual Harbor Run 5K at Dartmouth High School. Open to runners and walkers of all abilties, this event raises money for unified sports programs on the South Coast, as well as organizations...

Public opinion invited about Apponagansett Peninsula

The Town of Dartmouth is asking the public for their input during a joint public meeting with the Waterways Management Commission and the Board of Parks and Recreation about the Apponagansett Peninsula. The town was awarded a grant from the...

First ever Feel Good Fair

The Town of Dartmouth, in conjunction with the town of Westport and Southcoast Public Health Collaborative, is hosting the first ever Feel Good Fair on Saturday, June 6. The fair will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at UMass Dartmouth. The...

Learn about unlocking community through empowering creativity

On Tuesday, May 12, Shara Porter Designs will be hosting the Massachusetts Design Art & Technology Institute's annual fundraiser, which is raising money for an upcoming public art project. This year, the event will focus on unlocking community by...

Helfand Farms plant sale

Helfand Farms Community Gardens will be having their spring plant sale on Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17. They will be offering a selection of plants grown on-site such as vegetables, herbs, zinnias, tomatoes and sunflowers. There will be...

Attend a yard sale at the Russells Mills School House

On Saturday, May 16 the Dartmouth Historical and Arts Society will be hosting a yard sale. The sale will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Russells Mills School House, located at 1205 Russells Mills Road. Antiques, books, household items, wooden...

Write on! Attend the Westport Writers Group's upcoming meeting

On Saturday, May 9 the Westport Writers Group will be meeting at the North Branch Library. From 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. attendees will write and share their work with each other. Attendees can either write from a provided prompt or choose to work on...

Attend an author talk with South Coast authors

On Saturday, May 16 authors will be reading selections from the South Coast anthology series, "The Landscape About Us" and "Waterscapes." These stories will include ones about finding home on the South Coast, a turkey defending its territory, a...

Learn to make a folded book

Ever wanted to make a book? The Dartmouth Library will be teaching people ages 10 and up how to make a book of their own. The event will be from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Southworth Library, which is located at 732 Dartmouth Street.

Enjoy a jonnycake breakfast

Join the Dartmouth Grange for a jonnycake breakfast on Saturday, April 23 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. There will be a variety of food available; jonnycakes, pancakes, bacon, sausages, beverages, real maple syrup, local honey and jams. Tickets are $12...

Lloyd Center Exhibit Open House

Want to meet and learn more about some of the creatures that live here in Dartmouth? Visit the Lloyd Center on Saturday, April 25 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. to learn about nature in town. The classroom will have a creature feature with over a dozen...

Spring Migration Bird Walk I

Join the Lloyd Center for their first spring Migration walk on Friday, April 24 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The Lloyd Center offers a place for migratory and local animals to stop and rest. These include bird houses, butterfly gardens and a feeder...

Elevating the art of roasted vegetable

Learn to properly prepare a variety of roasted vegetables with the Council on Aging, including unique chopping and roasting techniques for each vegetable. During the event on Thursday, April 23 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., attendees will be making...

This presenter had a penny as her thoughts at the Dartmouth Library

Nancy Franks with her penny retirement sign. Photo by Kat Sheridan

Since the last penny was minted after 232 years, Nancy Franks has been visiting towns around Massachusetts to explain the coin’s history. She stopped by the Dartmouth Library on Saturday, April 18 to share her two cents with listeners, an event...

Book it to the Southworth Library book sale

From Wednesday, April 29 through May 2 the Southworth Library will be hosting a book sale. The sale will start on Wednesday at 4 p.m. with a preview for members, which will last until 7 p.m. Advanced registration will be required for the Member's...

Learn about Slocums River water quality monitoring efforts

On Monday, May 4 the Town of Dartmouth will be hosting a public information session focused on water quality in the Slocums River. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. at Round the Bend Farm, located at 92 Allens Neck Road. The informational session...

Meet some baby goats at Open Farm Day

Open Farm Day returns to Round the Bend Farm on Saturday, April 18, along with a chance to meet the newest goats. There will also be family-friendly farm tour, food for purchase, activities for kids and workshops for both kids and adults. The event...

Attend a concert celebrating the signing of the Declaration of Independence

On Sunday, May 3 the Greater New Bedford Choral Society will perform an afternoon of American music in honor of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Led by music director and Dartmouth resident Brian Dean Sousa,...

In remembrance of the penny

What better way to say good-bye to the penny but to have a retirement party? On Saturday, April 18 the Friends of the Dartmouth Libraries will be hosting a presentation on the history of the penny. Educator and public speaker Nancy Franks will be...

On the role of public media for the First Amendment

On Sunday, April 12, Torey Malatia — a veteran public media leader and journalist — will give a presentation on the role media has within the broader framework of the First Amendment. Malatia will exmaine contemporary challenges surrounding free...

Free composting materials for Dartmouth residents

The Greater New Bedford Regional Management District is offering ways for Dartmouth residents to get free composting tools. For both events residents must show proof that they are a resident of New Bedford or Dartmouth. The first is on Saturday,...

Fado Night to support The Bridge

The Bridge, a Center for Hope and Healing is hosting “Fado Night” with Catarina Avelar and Carlos Furtado on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. The event will have authentic Portuguese music and a four-course meal. Tickets are $65...

Poetry and chamber music at Davoll's

Visit Davoll’s General Store to listen to Mattapoisett-based poet Elizabeth Sylvia’s newest collection “Scythe” with flowers and chamber music on Sunday, April 12 at 6 p.m. The poems focus on luxury and privilege in the natural world, celebrating...

Attend the monthly Republican Town Committee meeting

On Wednesday, March 25 the Republican Town Committee will be holding its monthly meeting. This month there will be several guests who are all running for election this November. Congressional candidate Tyler Macallister, Attorney General candidate...

A 'Wicked' good time in town

The movie ‘Wicked’ has been the big thing in the media for a while, and now it’s coming to Dartmouth. The author of the book ‘Wicked” Gregory Maguire, which both the play and movie are based on, is visiting Dartmouth for a wicked good time on...

Hunting for eggs by the light of a flashlight

Sometimes the Easter Bunny hops by a bit early, and sometimes early but late at night. The YMCA Southcoast is hosting a flashlight easter egg hunt on Friday, April 3. The event is open to those ages five to 12, and is $10 a child. Crafts start at...

Register for Citizen's Academy to get the inside scoop on town operations

Registration is now open for the Town of Dartmouth's first-ever Citizen's Academy program — a civic education designed to give residents an inside look at how the local government operates. The eight-week program will be held on Wednesdays from 6...

Learn to fix the favorite things around the house

Photo of Claudia De Sousa Baptista mending clothing. Source: Marissa Perez Dormitzer

What to do about those lucky socks that have a hole? Those pants with a scrap in the knee? The bicycle with a squeaky wheel? Well, the Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District has a solution. Their Fix-it-Forward: A Workshop Series...

Thump and Soul at UMass Dartmouth

DaPhunkee Professor & The ZYG 808 of WAMPTRONICA. Photos courtesy of Jalen Smothers of Oversoul Theatre Collective.

UMass Dartmouth is hosting the “Thump and Soul “Unity” Session,” focusing on community, culture and deep afro jazz house music. Thump and Soul will be held at the Frederick Douglas Unity House at 285 Old Westport Road, on Friday, March 27 at 8...

Looking forward to spring with a biodiversity talk

As winter starts to die down, people start to look forward to flowers, butterflies, hummingbirds and more. But how to attract these beautiful native creatures? The Dartmouth Natural Resource Trust is welcoming Emily Dutra, the owner of Butterfly...

Who was Prudence Cummings Wright?

On Saturday, March 21, join the Dartmouth Historical and Arts Society and historian Eleanor Gavazzi for a presentation about Prudence Cummings Wright, a Revolutionary patriot. Wright was born in 1740 in what is now known as Hollis, New Hampshire....

Learn about the famous artist Mary Cassatt

Celebrate Women’s History Month with the Friends of the Dartmouth Library by learning more about a famous woman artist, Mary Cassatt, from local art historian Jill Sanford. The presentation is made for both artists and those wanting to learn, and...

Fourteenth annual Easter egg hunt

Here comes Peter Cottontail, hopping down Apponagansett Beach And Park. He’s hiding eggs for kids ages three to seven to hunt! The Town of Dartmouth is hosting their 14 annual Easter Egg Hunt at the beach and park on Saturday, March 28 at 11:30...

Stop by for pot pie

The members of Smith Neck Friends Meeting are holding a warm chicken pot pie supper on Saturday, March 28. The event begins at 6 p.m. and will include mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce and homemade desserts. Proceeds from the supper will be used to...

Upcoming fabric and fiber sale at Southworth Library

On Saturday, March 14 the Friends of the Dartmouth Libraries will be hosting a fabric and fiber sale.' The sale, which will run from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Southworth Library, will offer shoppers an opportunity to stock up on fabric, yarn and...

Democratic Town Committees to screen The Last Class

On Wednesday, April 15, four area Democratic Town Committees and the Plymouth County Democratic League will be hosting a screening of The Last Class, a documentary that features former US Secretary of Labor Robert Reich. The screening will take...

Visit a gallery featuring cameraless photography

The UMass Dartmouth College of Visual and Performing Arts is presenting an art exhibit featuring cameraless photography. The solo exhibit will be on display until Tuesday, March 31 and features the work of Anne Arden McDonald, a New York City-based...

A winter wine tasting to support the Lloyd Center

The Lloyd Center for the Environment will be hosting a wine tasting on Saturday, Feb. 28 to support its education and research programs. The fundraiser will take place at Westport Rivers Vineyard & Winery and will feature wine tasting and light...

For the birds: learn about the American Woodcock

On Wednesday, March 11 join the Paskamansett Bird Club to learn about American Woodcocks, including their unique adaptations and life cycle and their courtship dance. This meeting, which is free and open to the public, will begin at 7 p.m. and will...

'Paw'-some! Dog park naming contest underway

With the completion and anticipated late-spring opening of a community-wide dog park at 443 Old Fall River Road, the town of Dartmouth is looking for some help in naming the park. From now until Friday, Feb. 27, kids ages 10 and under are invited to...

Embark on the Holy Land Pilgrimage

The Men's Fellowship Group of St. Mary's Catholic Parish is organizing a Holdy Land Pilgrimage to Israel from Sept. 20 through 29. The pilgrimage is open to all those interested in attending, with a limited number of spaces still available. For more...

Attend an upcoming Republican Town Committee meeting

On Wednesday, Feb. 25 the Republican Town Committee is holding its monthly meeting. This month the guest speakers will be Veterans Service Officer Matthew Brouillette and Chester Tam, who is running for the 9th District Bristol State Representative...

Slurp up some soup

On Sunday, March 9 St. Peter's Episcopal Church will be hosting a soup, chili and chowder cook-off. Tickets for this event will cost $10 per person. Children under five-years-old can attend free. A ticket will get attendees a bowl and an opportunity...

Chow down at a potluck supper

All farmers are invited to a potluck supper on Friday, Feb. 13. The supper will begin at 6 p.m. and will be held at the Dartmouth Grange at 1133 Fisher Road. Farmers are encouraged to bring their favorite dish and should bring their own dinnerware,...

Enroll in the Lloyd Center's Young Naturalist Program

Registration is now available for the Lloyd Center for the Environment's summer Young Naturalist Program. Kids between the ages of six and nine can enjoy a fun-filled summer of exploration, discovery and wonder of the natural world around them. The...

Take a step in some wildlife tracks

Kids are invited to make their very own wildlife tracks with the Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust. On Tuesday, Feb. 17 kids will have the chance to learn and identify different wildlife tracks and make their own with plaster casting. All materials...

Learn all about tropical bird diversity

The Paskamansett Bird Club will be holding its next meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. where Troy Blodgett will present "Nature's Secret Recipe for Tropical Bird Diversity." The meeting will be held at the Smith Neck Meetinghouse at 594 Smith...

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