Bean supper – Saturday, Dec. 22, 4:30-6 p.m., Elm Street Methodist Church, 168 Elm St., South Portland. Beans, casseroles, chop suey, cole slaw, hot dogs, pies and beverages. $7, $2.50.

Free Christmas dinner – Tuesday, Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, vegetables and desserts. All ages welcome and reservations not required, but those who wish can call in advance at 854-9157.

Bean supper – Saturday, Jan. 5, 4:30-6 p.m., Hollis Lions Club, Palmer Hall, intersection of routes 202 and 35, Hollis. Two kinds of beans, red hot dogs, chop suey, cole slaw and desserts. $6.

E-mail notices of public meals 10 days in advance to Robert Lowell, [email protected].