Thursday, July 11
Think Local Community Networking meeting, at 8 a.m. every Thursday at Cabela’s in Scarborough. Think Local is dedicated to helping small business and individuals grow through effective personal networking and relationship building while supporting local nonprofit organizations. Open to all.
Tiny Tot Tour, for ages 3-5, 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center. Hands-on activities. Reservations required. $5/Member and one child; $3/additional child, $7/Nonmember and one child $4/additional child. 883-5100, smac@maineaudubon.org, or www.maineaudubon.org.
South Portland Summer Farmers Market, 3-7 p.m., on Hinckley Drive next to Mill Creek Park. 799-7743 or farmersmarket@alewivesbrookfarm.com.
Bug Light Summer Movie Series kickoff, with “The Sandlot.” Movie area at Bug Light Park will open each night at 6:30 p.m. Movies will begin approximately 30 minutes after sunset. Live music, games and activities for children and families prior to each movie. Food available.767-7650.
Concerts in the Park, 6:30 p.m., Memorial Park, Sawyer Road, Scarborough, with 60s Invasion. Food and desserts available. www.scarboroughcommunitychamber.com.
Memorial Service, for the 19 victims of the Long Creek Air Disaster, 4:45 p.m., at the site of the Memorial at the Westbrook Street entrance to Redbank Village. 799-3812, or jak3006@live.com.
Friday, July 12
The Farmers Market at the Maine Mall, 2-6 p.m., at the Maine Mall, center court.
Saturday, July 13
Chicken BBQ, Scarborough American Legion, 1-4 p.m., 42 Mason Libby Road. Open to the public. One half chicken, cole slaw, salads, and desserts. $10, $5. Live band 4-7 p.m. 50/50 and door prizes. 883-3902.
Lobster roll meal, 4:30-6 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 179 Ridgeland Ave., South Portland. Lobster roll, chips, pickles, brownie and beverage. $10.
Sunday, July 14
Paint for Preservation Wet Paint Art Auction and Reception, Ram Island Farm. Limited tickets. Visit Cape Elizabeth Land Trust at 330 Ocean House Road, 767-6054, www.capelandtrust.org.
Monday, July 15
Maranatha Touring Choir, from Fredericksburg, Va., at Blue Point Church UCC in Scarborough, at 7 p.m. Traditional music, from classical to contemporary. 883-6540.
Tuesday, July 16
Nature Pottery, for ages 8-11, 10:30 a.m.-noon, at Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center. Search for natural artifacts and incorporate them into handmade pottery. Reservations required. $7 member, $9 nonmember. 883-5100, smac@maineaudubon.org, or www.maineaudubon.org.
Wednesday, July 17
Early Morning Birding, weekly on Wednesdays 7-8:30 a.m. at Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center. Birders of all levels and abilities welcome. $3 member, $5 nonmember (family discounts). 883-5100, smac@maineaudubpon.org, or www.maineaudubon.org.
Summer Concerts at Mill Creek Park, South Portland, with The Awesome, 6:30-8 p.m. 80s music. 767-7650 or www.southportland.org.
VFW meal, VFW Post 832, 50 Peary Terrace, South Portland. Pork loin, baked potato, corn on the cob, rolls and dessert. $7.
Thursday, July 18
Bats and Bugs, for ages 5 and up, 1-2:30 p.m. at Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center. Learn more about the mysterious night-time flyer, the bat and their favorite food, bugs. Reservations required. $5 member, $7 nonmember. 883-5100, smac@maineaudubon.org, or www.maineaudubon.org.
Concerts in the Park, 6:30 p.m., Memorial Park, Sawyer Road, Scarborough, with Motor Booty Affair (disco). Food and desserts available. www.scarboroughcommunitychamber.com.
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