Aprons with tea

On Sunday, Oct. 4, at 2 p.m., Camp Ketcha in Scarborough will hold a program entitled, “Vintage Aprons with Tea and Cakes.” The cost is $10 per person. Call 883-8977 or register online at http://campketcha.force.com/events/.

Presented by two sisters, both retired teachers, the program will focus on the history, uses and styles of aprons in American history. Attendees can also bring an apron special to their family.

Proceeds benefit Camp Ketcha. Coming events

at the library

This month the Scarborough Public Library’s regular movie matinee will feature the Beach Boys, while the new evening reading group will focus on a National Book Award finalist.

Both events are free. See www.scarboroughlibrary.org or call 883-4723 for more information.

• Monday, Oct. 5, 1:30 p.m. – “Love & Mercy”

In this film, Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys, is portrayed during two points in his life – as an artist at his peak in the 1960s and barely functional under the domination of an unscrupulous psychotherapist in the 1980s. The film stars Paul Dano, John Cusack, Elizabeth Banks and Paul Giamatti. It’s rated PG-13 and has a running time of 121 minutes.

• Wednesday, Oct. 14, 6:30 p.m. – “Station Eleven”

Discuss “Station Eleven,” by Emily St. John Mandel. The book was a finalist for the 2014 National Book Award and is described as a “darkly glittering novel set in the eerie days of civilization’s collapse, telling the spellbinding story of a Hollywood star, his would-be savior and a nomadic group of actors roaming the scattered outposts of the Great Lakes region, risking everything for art and humanity.”

Lions club holds

roast beef dinner

On Saturday, Oct. 3, 4:30-6:30 p.m., the Scarborough Lions Club will host a roast beef supper at its den, located at 273 Gorham Road. The cost is $10 for adults and $4 for children. Take out is available and all proceeds will benefit the Scarborough Engine 4 fund. Call 883-9309 for more information.

SEDCO announces

business awards

The Scarborough Economic Development Corporation’s (SEDCO’s) board of directors announced the recipients of this year’s Outstanding Scarborough Business awards last week. The awards will be presented at the corporation’s 30th annual meeting, taking place at the Black Point Inn on Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

The winners include:

• Town & Country Federal Credit Union-Administrative Offices: Project of the Year

• Black Point Inn: Outstanding Legacy Business

• Pine Tree Seafood & Produce Co.: Outstanding Small Business

• Casco Bay Butter Co: Outstanding New Business

“It’s a pleasure to once again recognize outstanding businesses in Scarborough,” said Kevin Freeman, SEDCO board chairman. “The Scarborough business community is so vibrant, that it is a real challenge to narrow the field down to just four businesses. This year we’re honoring businesses in finance, hospitality, manufacturing and retail. Each one of the businesses and their employees have made a difference in Scarborough this year.”

“The SEDCO annual meeting celebrates the energy and creativity of businesses in Scarborough,” said Karen Martin, SEDCO’s executive director. “It’s our way of thanking our businesses for choosing Scarborough and contributing to the community.”

The annual meeting program also features Danielle Ripich, president of the University of New England. Martin explained that nearly 20 percent of Scarborough’s economic base is in the health care sector, making UNE’s focus on health care professions of critical interest.

SEDCO’s annual meeting is open to the public. Tickets are $30 in advance and may be purchased by going to sedco30th.eventbrite.com.

Boosters selling

raffle calendar

During the month of October the Scarborough High School Football Boosters will sell raffle calendars for $10 each. There will be a winner every day with a chance to win one of 31 great prizes. The boosters are offering the calendars at home football games. Find the boosters on Facebook for more information.

Talk will discuss

gravestone maker’s work

The monthly meeting of the Scarborough Historical Society will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 7, at the new time of 7 p.m. Ron Romano will provide a program about the work of Bartlett Adams (1776-1828), who established the first stone-cutting shop in Portland in 1800. He produced hearthstones, mantelpieces and grave stones. The presentation will include a presentation about Bartlett’s work, but the focus of the program will be the gravestones Bartlett made, that are still located in Scarborough’s oldest cemeteries.

A brief business meeting will first be held, followed by Romano’s one-hour presentation. The meeting is held at the society’s museum and meeting room located at 647 U.S. Route 1, adjacent to the Dunstan Fire Station. All monthly meetings are free to members of the public. However, donations are always welcomed.

Health clinic offers free

flu shots

ClearChoiceMD in Scarborough will offer free flu shots to the community from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 3 and 4.

The urgent care center is located at 273 Payne Road. Shots are available for anyone age 6 months and up and no appointment is necessary, although a photo ID is required.

“Flu season is unpredictable and is already beginning with three confirmed cases in New Hampshire already. This makes early fall the best time to get your flu shot,” said Dr. Thomas H. Scott, director of clinical operations at ClearChoiceMD.

Practicing good health habits, combined with a flu vaccination, are the best way to avoid contracting or spreading the flu, ClearChoiceMD said in a press release. Such habits include washing your hands frequently, disinfecting surfaces, covering your mouth and nose, getting enough sleep, a healthy diet, drinking lots of water and staying home when sick.