Village Events
No matter what the season, there is always something going on in the Village of Dorchester. Keeping our residents informed of scheduled events and local happenings is important.
Know of an upcoming event that we need to add? Give us a call or send us an email and we will be happy to add it for you.
Upcoming Events
School Reminders
Begins: 4/18/2025
Ends: 5/22/2025
School Reminders:
APRIL 18 & 21 - NO SCHOOL (EASTER BREAK)
MAY 9 - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR SENIORS
MAY 10 - GRADUATION
MAY 21 - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR PRESCHOOL
MAY 22 - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR K-11 @ 11:30 AM
Dorchester Community Spring Clean-Up
Begins: 4/19/2025
Ends: 4/26/2025
Dorchester Community Spring Clean-up will be from Saturday, April 19th to April 26th. (Dorchester Residents Only)
The dump site will be open Monday through Friday from 1-7 pm and Saturday 9-5 pm.
Accepted Items: furniture, televisions, carpet, mattresses, metal, appliances, batteries, wood WITHOUT nails. (NO PALLETS)
ABSOLUTELY NO WET PAINT OR HAZARDOUS WASTE ITEMS!! NO TIRES, NO LEAD ACID BATTERIES & NO GARBAGE!
* * Attendant on duty has authority to accept or reject items * *
Hydrant Flushing
Begins: 4/21/2025
Ends: 4/25/2025
The hydrants will be flushed the week of April 21-25 from the hours of 7 am to 3 pm.
Chlorine will be added while flushing, so there may be Chlorine smell.
Food Truck/Pop-Up
Begins: 4/22/2025
Ends: 5/12/2025
We will have the following here to serve Dorchester on the following dates:
(They will be parked by the Legion)
Crete Nutrition - (Inside the Community Hall)
Tuesday, April 22nd (7-9 am)
KennaBells BBQ
Monday, April 28th (11 am - 1 pm & 4-7 pm)
Billies Grilled Cheese
Monday, May 5th (10:30 am - 2 pm & 4:30-7:30 pm)
Amigos
Monday, May 12th (11:30 am - 6:30 pm)
If you would like to check out a menu, one will be posted at the Bank, Post Office and here on our website when it becomes available.
We hope you enjoy!
Saline County Historical Museum
Begins: 4/26/2025 - 2:00 pm
Ends: 4/26/2025
The Saline County Historical Museum will be hosting "Save Your Life, One Story at a Time" workshop on Saturday, April 26 @ 2 pm.
Dana Tramba will be speaking. She is an Author, teacher, and speaker from Edmond, Oklahoma.
Cost is $10.
Fajita Fiesta
Begins: 4/26/2025 - 5:00 pm
Ends: 4/26/2025 - 8:00 pm
Come and enjoy some Music, Food & Drinks on April 26th from 5-8 pm at the American Legion/Community Hall.
Dump Site
Begins: 4/28/2025
Ends: 8/31/2025
The Dump site is now open!
Dump hours will be: Monday & Wednesday 3-7 pm AND Saturday 9 am-5 pm.
We accept branches, leaves, grass clippings, and garden waste.
Recycling is also available there!
Coming Soon..... Dorchester Nutrition
Begins: 4/30/2025
Ends: 4/30/2025
Coming soon..... Dorchester Nutrition
Hours:
Monday - Friday: 6:30 - 9 am & 3:30 - 5:30 pm
Saturday: 7-10 am
More to come.....stay tuned!