Saturday
Electronics Collection, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., used and unwanted electronics will be collected at the Back Cove parking lot, 49 Preble St. Extension, Portland. Members of St. Paul’s Anglican Church will unload vehicles for recycling items such as TVs, computers, monitors, laptops, stereos, phone systems, fax machines, VCRs, cameras and similar equipment. Appliances, household batteries, needles, paint or other hazardous materials cannot be accepted. Cash donations are appreciated. More information is available at stpaulsportland.org or call 415-4779.
Yard and plant sale, 9 a.m. to noon, Falmouth Congregational Church, 267 Falmouth Road, Falmouth.
Plant and bake sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., West Gorham Union Church, Route 25, Gorham.
Connected Catholics of Maine, 1 p.m., dining get-together at Bruno’s Restaurant, 33 Allen Ave. at Morrill’s Corner in Portland. Guests are welcome. Call Fred at 797-4459 for details.
Holy Grounds Coffee House, 6 p.m., with Keith and Jennifer Parry. Maris is the opening performer. Admission is free and donations are welcome. Reasonably priced food is also available. Church of the Holy Spirit, 1047 Congress St., Portland. Call Deborah King at 632-1167 or Steve Taylor at 749-7178 to reserve a table.
Sunday
“Joy as Sorrow Unmasked,” 10:30 a.m., ChIME interfaith worship service at Portland New Church, 302 Stevens Ave., Portland.
Eckankar: The Religion of the Light and Sound of God, 11 a.m. to noon, service followed by discussion at Falmouth Memorial Library, 4 Lunt Road, Falmouth. For details, visit eckinme.org.
State Street Traditional Jazz Band, 2 to 4 p.m., 25th anniversary concert to benefit the restoration of Chapel Hall. Held at the State Street Church, 159 State St., Portland. Tickets are $10 at the door.
Rejoicing Spirits, 4 p.m., special worship service for people with cognitive and/or developmental disabilities. Fellowship and supper follow the service. Trinity Lutheran Church, 612 Main St., Westbrook.
Thursday
Labyrinth walk, available between 4 and 7:30 p.m. for meditative walks using the indoor Chartres-style labyrinth. Allow about 30 minutes. Trinity Episcopal at 580 Forest Ave., rear entrance, Portland.
Friday
“The Harbinger,” 6:30 p.m., movie by Rabbi Jonathan Cahn. Screening and discussion about the nine ancient warnings and the ramifications for the future. Park Avenue Church of God, 28 Park Ave., Portland. Free with popcorn provided. Call Pastor Frank Siciliano at 807-5443 for more information.
May 23
Ladies afternoon tea, 1 p.m., with games, prizes, music and a guest speaker. Held at Christ’s Chapel, 37 Northern Pines Road, off Route 85, Raymond. For more information, call Tammy Gisel at 749-3731.
Lighthouse Jubilees and Friends, 6:30 p.m., concert to benefit Kayla Grant’s mission trip to Australia. Held at the First Assembly of God Church, 243 Cumberland Ave., Portland. Tickets are $10. Call 773-7061 to reserve a ticket or for more information.
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