An American Red Cross Blood drive sponsored by the Social Justice & Peace committee of St. Philip’s Church will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church on Route 35 Lyman. To make an appointment, log on to redcrossblood.org or call (800) 733-2767. Walk-ins are also available. Refreshments will be served, all are welcome. For more information, contact 499-7437.

The Clifford Park sign and gate dedication will be held by the Friends of Clifford Park trail association at 11 a.m. at the granite pillar entrance on Pool Street. All are invited. Rain date is Sunday, April 24, at 11 a.m.

An Earth Day celebration, hosted by the TREE Center will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the center’s Sanford campus on Bauneg Beg Lake. There will be a variety of pursuits for children and adults facilitated by TREE Center staff and local community groups. To learn more about the free event or the TREE Center, call 636-5550 or email TREE@waban.org.

A bean supper will take place from 4-6:30 p.m. at Saco Grange No. 53, 168 North St. Cost is $8 for adults, $4 for children ages 12 and under, and free for ages 5 and under. The menu includes homemade kidney and pea beans, brown bread, red and brown hot dogs, American chop suey, coleslaw, hot rolls or biscuits, pies and hot and cold beverages. Bring canned goods for the Saco food pantry and receive $1 toward a meal. Take-out is available. For more information, contact 831-5784 or sacogrange53@gmail.com.

Earth Day river cleanup will be held by the Mousam and Kennebunk Rivers Alliance at 9 a.m. at Rogers Pond. Canoes are welcome; bags will be provided. For more information, call Kevin Flynn at 985-7620.

A free shredding event by Biddeford Savings will take place from 8-10 a.m. at the main office location, 254 Main St., Biddeford, and at the Waterboro Branch, 846 Main St., Waterboro, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Donations of non-perishable food items will be accepted to benefit a local food pantry. Limit of two copy paper boxes per household. For more information, call 571 5613.

A spring auction for the UU Church of Saco and Biddeford will take place from 5:30-9:30 p.m. at People’s Choice Credit Union, 23 Industrial Park Road, Saco. There will be a cash bar from 5:30 -9:15 p.m. Appetizers, desserts and beverages will be served. Tickets are $25. For more information, call 282-0062 or e-mail uuchurch@gwi.net.

“Spring Fashion Preview and Find the Perfect Gift for Mom,” presented by Kittery Premium Outlets, takes place from 2-3 p.m. at 375 Route 1, Kittery. The first 50 guests will receive a complimentary gift bag. Light refreshments will be provided by Robert’s Maine Grill. For more information, call 439-7993, ext. 5, or visit www.premiumoutlets.com/kittery.


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