Neighborhood group

sets candidates night

The Ferry Village Neighborhood Conservation Association will host a Candidates Forum on Thursday, Oct. 13, at 7 p.m. The forum, which is open to the public, will take place at the Betsy Ross House, 99 Preble St. All seven candidates running for the two at-large seats on the South Portland City Council have been invited.

Gala benefits

Robbie Foundation

The Robbie Foundation will hold its fourth annual gala fundraiser on Friday, Oct. 14, from 6:30-9 p.m., at the Black Point Inn in Scarborough. The foundation supports children with special needs. The event includes comedian Juston McKinney, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Tickets are $75 per person, $140 per couple or $550 for a talbe of eight. For tickets or more information, email [email protected]. Seating is limited to 100.

Library offers community shredding

The South Portland Public Library is offering a community shredding day for sensitive personal documents on Saturday, Oct. 15, from 9 a.m.-noon. Confidential shredding provided by Without a Trace Mobile Shredding. See www.southportlandlibrary.com or call 767-7660, ext. 3, for more information.

Education foundation

celebrates harvest

On Saturday, Oct. 15, from 6:30-10 p.m., the Scarborough Education Foundation will hold its annual Harvest Celebration at Bayley’s Camping Resort, off Pine Point Road. The foundation raises money for grants, which it awards to the various Scarborough schools. Order tickets online at www.sefmaine.org.

Studio 408 holds grand opening

The new Studio 408 in South Portland is holding a grand opening on Saturday, Oct. 15, at 8 p.m. for its new venue designed to provide cutting-edge training and performance in experimental dance. The studio is located at 408 Broadway. The evening includes overlapping performances by local dancers, drinks, conversation and a dance party for all. Suggested donation is $5 at the door. Call Kristen at 219-0692 or email [email protected] to RSVP or for more information.

Land trust offers Honeyfest

The Cape Elizabeth Land Trust will offer a session on honey and beekeeping on Thursday, Oct. 20, from 7-9 p.m. Cape Elizabeth beekeeper Tony Owens will talk about bees and their role in the town’s local agriculture. Attendees will learn about bee biology and life cycles and to look inside a bee hive. The cost is $6. Register through Community Services at www.communityservices.org.

Marsh clean-up

coming Oct. 22

The Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center will hold its annual fall clean-up on Saturday, Oct. 22, from 9 a.m.-noon. Volunteers are needed to pick up trash and prepare the grounds for winter. Participants are also asked to bring donations of nonperishable food or grocery store gift cards for Project GRACE. Call 883-5100 or email [email protected] to sign up or for more information.

Safe disposal

of drugs offered

The Cape Elizabeth Police Department will hold a collection of unwanted medicine on Saturday, Oct. 22, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Public Safety building, 325 Ocean House Road. Both over-the-counter and prescription medicines will be collected and disposed of in an environmentally safe manner. Contact Officer David Galvan at 767-3323 for more information.

Crafty Saturdays

return to library

Create your own Perler bead masterpiece at a special Perler bead craft program being offered by the South Portland Public Library on Saturday, Oct. 22, at 10:30 a.m. Pre-registration is required. Call 767-7660, ext 3, to sign up or see www.southportlandlibrary.com for more information.

AARP seeks

tax prep helpers

The AARP Foundation is looking for volunteers interested in providing tax-filing assistance to local seniors through its Tax-Aide program. There are a variety of roles for individuals with every level of experience.

Last year, in Maine, AARP Tax-Aide volunteers helped more than 25,000 taxpayers with their tax questions and return preparation for both federal and state income tax returns. To learn more about volunteer opportunities, contact Joan Jagolinzer at [email protected], call 888-687-2277 or see www.aarp.org/money/taxes/aarp_taxaide.

The new Studio 408 dance center in South Portland is holding a grand opening on Oct. 15. 

Volunteers are needed to help with a clean up of the Scarborough Marsh on Oct. 22.

Enjoy crafty fun with Perler beads at the South Portland Public Library.