Regional

Car seat checks: The Bristol County Sheriff’s office, 400 Faunce Corner Rd., North Dartmouth, Mass., will hold its sixth annual Child Passenger Safety Checkpoint tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Families are asked to bring their child with them to receive professional instruction on installation of their child’s car seat, talk to specialists about child safety seats, booster seats, safety belts and airbags. For information, call Linda M. Pacheco, director of Public Safety Education, at 995-6400, ext. 2598.

Stroke awareness program: Southcoast Hospitals will present a stroke awareness program Tuesday from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at White’s of Westport, 66 State Rd., Westport. Titled “Act FAST: Save a Life — Understanding & Preventing Stroke,” the program will be presented by Dr. Farrel Douglas, stroke director of Charlton Memorial Hospital. . Free total cholesterol, vascular, blood sugar and blood pressure screenings will be available. The program is free to all. Light refreshments, educational information, giveaways and free raffles will be included. To register in advance, call (800) 497-1727 or sign up at the door.

Theater performances: Bristol Community College’s resident theater company, BCC Theatre Rep, opens its 22nd season with We the People: A Convention of Ordinary Lives today and tomorrow at 7 p.m. in the Studio Theatre in the Jackson Arts Center, 777 Elsbree St. Twenty students will take the stage during the evening of short scenes organized around some of the lives that make up the American populace.

Seating is limited to 75 people per performance. Tickets are $12 per person, $6 for students and seniors. The show contains adult themes and language. For information, call 678-2811, ext. 2442.

Fall River

Teen Empowerment workshop: Teen leaders from the youth group TADA (Teens Against Drug Abuse) will participate in a teen empowerment workshop today from 3 to 5:30 p.m. in the Training Room at SSTAR, 386 Stanley St. Teens will be trained in leadership skills. This effort is sponsored by the Fall River Women’s Union, which seeks to mobilize youth to work together to make Fall River a safer and healthier community.

The history of Irish in America: Holy Cross Prof. Edward T. O’Donnell will discuss the history of the Irish in America Tuesday at 4 p.m. in Room H-210 at the Jackson Arts Center, Bristol Community College, 777 Elsbree St.

The lecture, which is free, is sponsored by the Teaching American History Professional Development Project at BCC. O’Donnell is the author of several books including his most recent, Ship Ablaze: The Tragedy of the Steamboat General Slocum, which tells the story of one of the worst disasters in American history and its impact on a vibrant ethnic community. For information, contact Erik Baumann, director of the Teaching American History Project, at 678-2811, ext. 2914.

Rehoboth

Tractor show: The New England Antique Tractor and Truck Association will hold its annual Big Fall Show Sunday at 9 a.m. at Francis Farm, 27 Francis Farm Rd. The event will include an antique tractor and truck show, a tractor pull, tractor games, pedal tractors, entertainment, a raffle and lots of food. There is no admission fee, but guests are asked to bring a nonperishable food item (canned goods) or paper products to benefit the Rehoboth Helping Hands Food Pantry.

A chicken barbecue will begin at 5 p.m. and tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children age 8 and under. For information and to purchase tickets, call 252-3212.

Garden club program: Past President Marjorie Johnston will present a program on altering floral greens at the next meeting of the Rehoboth Garden Club to be held at 11 a.m. on Oct. 14 at the Carpenter Museum.

Members are asked to bring containers, oasis, scissors and pin holders. Greens will be provided by the club.

On Nov. 10, Candace Morgenstern, past president of the Rhode Island Federation of Garden Clubs, will create arrangements suitable for the holidays. The meeting will begin at 11 a.m. at the Carpenter Museum and members are invited to bring guests.

Seekonk

Step Toward a Cure: A walk to benefit the Vera Bradley Breast Cancer Research Foundation, Step Toward a Cure,” will be held tomorrow at 10 a.m. from the parking lot at The Paper Scene, 21 Central Ave. This is the fifth year of the walk, which has raised over $5,000 for the foundation since it began. This year’s walk is dedicated to Carol Girard, who succumbed to the disease and was a valued friend and customer of the store.

A continental breakfast will be served at the store and each walker will be given a pink balloon. The group will walk to Slater Park and back where lunch will be served and raffle prizes will be given. Prizes have been donated by Vera Bradley and local merchants.

For registration information, call 761-5170.

D’Amico’s office hours: Rep. Steve D’Amico is resuming office hours this month. He will hold office hours in Seekonk on Mondayat the Seekonk Library, 410 Newman Ave., from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Blood and bone marrow drive: Seekonk Congregational Church, 600 Fall River Ave., is holding its next blood and bone marrow drive tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. To donate blood a person must be at least 17 years old, weigh 110 pounds and be in good health. This drive is dedicated to James Lane, 64, with roots in Seekonk, who was diagnosed with chronic lymphatic leukemia 14 years ago. The disease was dormant until two years ago but Lane now needs periodic transfusions. Donating a pint of blood in his honor will help assure the availability of blood for Lane and others with similar conditions.

Somerset

Fishing club to meet: The Somerset Progressive Fishing Club will meet Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at 139 Seaver Ave. Items on the agenda will include discussion about three upcoming tournaments. The first is an interclub tautog tournament on the second weekend of the month. Next will be a club trout tournament on the third weekend of the month, and the third will be another club tautog tournament on the fourth weekend of the month. The club meets on the first Tuesday of every month and anyone interested in joining is welcome to attend an upcoming meeting.