Thursday, February 28

Addiction recovery class, Thursdays through May 23, 7 p.m. at LDS Chapel, 29 Ocean House Road, Cape Elizabeth. 12 step program with Elder and Sister Campbell. No cost. 801-953-4797.

Saturday, March 2

Adoptable dogs in South Portland, the Animal Welfare Society Mobile Adoption Team will be at the Pet Life at Mill Creek, 50 Market St., 11 a.m.-1 p.m. 985-3244, www.animalwelfaresociety.org, or the Pet Life at 799-7282 (petlifestores.com).

Greater Portland Genealogical Chapter monthly meeting, 12:30 p.m. social time with refreshments, program at 1 p.m. with Jan Eakins as the speaker. She will present a program on Mainers in the California gold rush. She will also give some highlights of its effects on the greater Portland area and give some tips for researching genealogy during this period. A business meeting will follow at 2 pm. Church of Latter Day Saints, 29 Ocean House Road, Cape Elizabeth. 839-2593.

Public supper, Cape Elizabeth United Methodist Church, 4:30-6 p.m., featuring casseroles, salads, breads, pies and beans. There also will be vegetarian offerings. $8 for adults, $5 for children and $20 for families (two adults and children). Take-out will also be available.

Roast beef dinner, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Scarborough Lions Club. 273 Gorham Road (near Sam’s Club), Scarborough. To benefit Scarborough Historical Society. Roast beef, carrots, mashed potatoes, cole slaw, bread and dessert; all you eat. $9, $5. The advance purchase of tickets is appreciated. 252-0100 or [email protected].

Sunday, March 3

Weekly winter farmers market, Sundays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. through April, at Highland Avenue Greenhouse and Farm Market, Scarborough.

South Portland Winter Farmers Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Planning Office, on the corner of Ocean and Sawyer streets. For information, email farmers [email protected].

Tuesday, March 5

Pajamarama, first Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m., Scarborough Public Library, ages 4 and up. Children are encouraged to wear PJs to this special story and craft time. 883-4723 or [email protected].

City Council candidates forum, 7 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at South Portland City Hall, 25 Cottage Road. Hosted by the South Portland/Cape Elizabeth Community Chamber. SPC-TV will broadcast the candidates’ forum live. Election is March 12. Email [email protected] with questions for candidates.

Scarborough Kindergarten Information Night, 6-7 p.m., in the cafeteria at Scarborough High School. Parents are invited for an overview of the 2013-2014 Scarborough kindergarten program. Registration paperwork will be available and screening appointments will be made for the week of March 25. [email protected].

Wednesday, March 6

VFW meal, 5-6:30 p.m., VFW Post 832, 50 Peary Terrace, South Portland. Steak tips over rice, salad and dessert, $6.

“Finding Your Inner Moose: Ida LeClair’s Guide to Livin’ the Good Life,” at 6:30 p.m., at the Scarborough Public Library. Susan Poulin, the creative force behind the popular stage personality Ida LeClair, will be reading from and signing copies of her new self-help humor book. 883-4723 or www.scarboroughlibrary.org.

Opening night, Cape Elizabeth High School one-act play “Dead Man Walking,” 7 p.m., at Cape Elizabeth High School auditorium, 345 Ocean House Road. $5. 799-3309 or [email protected].

Saturday, March 9

A Day in the Life of a Plant Based Eater, with Kirsten Scarceilli, certified holistic health coach, AADP, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., at Cancer Community Center, 778 Main St., South Portland. Enjoy plant-based meals for every meal. Scarceilli will be preparing some dishes that are easy to make and provide many healing benefits. Open to all. Free. 774-2200.

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

Adoptable dogs at the Maine Mall, the Animal Welfare Society Mobile Adoption Team will be at The Maine Mall in South Portland with adoptable dogs and cats from 2-5 p.m. Visit with the Portland Red Claws and many animal rescue groups. 985-3244, www.animalwelfaresociety.org or mainemall.com/events.

Duo Wessels & Wilsbach present traditional Irish music, 7-8:30 p.m., South Portland Public Library. Free. 767-7660 or www.southportlandlibrary.com.