Wednesday, Nov. 10

South Portland Teen Center Open House, sponsored by the Community Center, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., at the Teen Center. The event is free and open to anyone who would like to visit the center and get information on programs for South Portland students in grades six through 12. There will be food, door prizes and games for all to enjoy. For more information, contact Lisa Bingham at 767-7650 or [email protected].

Christmas and Craft Fair, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., at Elm Street United Methodist Church, 168 Elm St., South Portland. Local crafters, jewelry, baked goods, crafts, white elephant items, books, and more. Breakfast and luncheon items available for sale as well. For more information, call 799-0407 or go to www.elmstreetumc.org.

Flu shot clinic, 1:30-6 p.m., HomeHealth Visiting Nurses, 15 Industrial Park Road, Saco. Open to children and adults of all ages. You must bring your insurance card with you. For those paying privately, the flu shot fee is $30, FluMist is $35 and Pneumovax is $50. All clinics open to people age 9 and older, with designated clinics open to all children. Parental consent required for children under 18. No one is denied vaccine due to inability to pay. For more information, call 1-800-660-4867 or visit www.homehealth.org.

Friday, Nov. 12

Cape Appreciation Day, 2:30-4:30 p.m. at the Town Center Fire Station on Jordan Way, to honor Cape Elizabeth Public Safety personnel. An informal reception for those involved with the Cape Elizabeth Police Department, Fire Department, Police-Fire volunteers and Water Extrication Team will be held.

Saturday, Nov. 13

The Mobile Adoption Team, along with canines from the Animal Welfare Society in West Kennebunk, will be at The Kennel Shop at Mill Creek, South Portland, 11 a.m.- 1p.m. It’s Adopt-a-Senior-Pet month.

Sunday, Nov. 14

“Color of Community,” a nonprofit group of SMCC students from around the globe speak of war, genocide, loss, confusion and change. 6:30-7:30 p.m., St. Alban’s Parish Hall, 885 Shore Rd., Cape Elizabeth. Their message is forgiveness, love and peace. Come to here these amazing students speak. Ages 12 and older welcome. Donations welcomed.

Monday, Nov. 15

Scarborough Garden Club, 1 p.m., St. Nicholas Episcopal Church, 350 Route 1, Scarborough. Program: “Iceland – The Land of Ice, Water, and Birds,” a slideshow presentation. Guest dpeaker: Marie Jordan. New members and guests are welcome. Meetings are free unless otherwise stated. FMI, call 510-1514

Tuesday, Nov. 16

Buy Local Scarborough town hall meeting, 5:30-7 p.m., at Henry VIII’s in the Gateway Plaza. There will be finger food and a cash bar. All are welcome to attend. To RSVP, call 776-1820 or e-mail [email protected].

Saturday, Nov. 20

Mission Mall at the Holly Daze Bazaar, 9 a.m.-noon, at the First Congregational Church/United Church of Christ on Cottage Road in South Portland. An alternative gift fair showcasing several local charities. Shoppers make donations by check or cash to the charities of their choice in honor of loved ones. For each donation, the buyer gets an attractive gift card to present to the recipient. The card includes information about the selected charity and its mission and provides the satisfaction of knowing that the gift is bettering the lives of those in need.

Wednesday, Nov. 24

South Portland Community Thanksgiving Blood Drive, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., South Portland Community Center. To make an appointment, call 1-800-RED Cross or www.redcrossblood.org.

To be included in the calendar, send event information 10 days in advance to [email protected].