Church hosts
Nepal benefit
The Scarborough Free Baptist Church will hold a benefit for Nepal earthquake victims on Friday, Oct. 16, at 7 p.m. Rick and Celia Wilcox, Nepal and Mt. Everest expedition leaders, will give the program. Dessert follows. This event is open to the public. Call the church, located at 55 Mussey Road, at 883-2336 for more information.
Local author
to discuss
autism book
Scarborough resident Derek Volk will talk about his book, “Chasing the Rabbit: A Dad’s Life Raising a Son on the Spectrum,” at the library on Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 6:30 p.m.
The book highlights the significant challenges, heartfelt triumphs, and various coping strategies Derek and his family employed raising their son Dylan, who was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome at the age of 8.
The event is free. Call 883-4723 or see www.scarboroughlibrary.org for more information.c
Teams needed for Trivia Bee
Project GRACE in Scarborough is still seeking teams, consisting of three players each, to compete in its upcoming Trivia Bee. The fundraiser will benefit Project GRACE’s heating fuel fund.
Email pgme@projectgracemaine.org or call 883-5111 to sign up or for more information about this fun, community event.
The bee will be held on Thursday, Oct. 29, at Camp Ketcha. Each team is encouraged to create a fun team name and to wear costumes.
The public is also invited to cheer for their favorite team and to enjoy treats by SoPo Catering, groove to the swinging sounds of the Tribute to the Standards band and to play along with the contestants.
The goal for this year’s bee is to raise at least $15,000. Admission for the general public is a suggested donation of $5. See www.triviabee.weebly.com for more information.
Camp Ketcha
offers ‘Fridays
in the Forest’
Camp Ketcha in Scarborough is offering a new program for pre-schoolers this fall called, “Fridays in the Forest.” The cost is $80 a month and morning or afternoon sessions are available. Call 883-8977, ext. 104, or email to kconnolly@campketcha.org to sign up or for more information.
Library friends
hold meeting
The Friends of the Scarborough Library will hold its annual meeting at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 18.
This is the perfect opportunity to meet fellow members of the friends group and learn about upcoming events being planned for the year, including original programs and the annual book sale.
The event also includes a presentation by staff on all the initiatives happening the library. Call 883-4723 for more information.
Kiwanis holds
information social
The Scarborough Kiwanis Club will host an information social at the Willowdale Golf Club on Monday, Oct. 19, 6-8 p.m. The event includes refreshments and a cash bar. RSVP by Oct. 12 to Robert at 883-2634. See www.scarboroughkiwanis.org for more information about the club and its programs.
Library hosts
‘flash book sale’
On Saturday, Oct. 17, the Friends of South Portland Public Library will hold a special flash book sale beginning at 10 a.m. On this day only the friends are offering a large collection of books to the public where customers get to name the price. Call 767-7660 or see www.southportlandlibrary.com for more information.
Halloween-themed
trip to Salem set
On Saturday, Oct. 24, the South Portland Adult Education program is offering a trip to Salem, Mass. for the community’s annual “Haunted Happenings” Halloween-themed event.
The bus will leave the parking lot at South Portland High School at 8 a.m. and return at approximately 11:30 p.m. The cost is $35 per person. The event includes haunted tours, haunted houses, psychics and more.
Call 767-3266 ext. 3834 or see www.southportland.maineadulted.org to sign up or for more information.
Parks & rec
on Instagram
The South Portland Parks and Recreation Department has announced it’s now on Instagram. Follow the action at ?#?sopoparksrec. The department is asking residents and others to “tag us in your pictures of fun stuff you are doing with our programs and in our parks.”
Library offers wool bookmark craft session
In another of its popular Artsy Afternoons adult craft series, the South Portland Public Library will offer a session on creating wool applique bookmarks.
The session will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31, at the main library with local fiber artist Carol Nason.
The program is free and open to the public, but pre-registration is required and the class size is limited to 12 participants. Sign up at www.southportlandlibrary.com or 767-7660.
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