Thursday, Oct. 16

Get informed about health care on Thursday, Oct. 16 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Wells Public Library. Robin Bibber and Celyn Reed, health care navigators from Nasson Health Care, will explain exactly what “Obamacare” is, how to compare health insurance plans, and how to enroll during open enrollment, which runs from Nov. 15 through Feb. 15, 2015.

Great Works Foundation Project Manager Joe Doiron will present a program on local fallen World War ll veterans at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16 at the Sanford-Springvale Historical Museum. The presentation will detail an ongoing project begun last year by Mrs. Paradis’ fourth-grade class from Carl J. Lamb School. During the program, students will participate by explaining their work. The Historical Museum is located at 505 Main St. in Springvale and is handicap-accessible. All are welcome to this free program.

A Lunch & Learn, “Cruising for Trash with the Rozalia Project” will be offered at Wells Reserve on Thursday, Oct. 16 from noon to 1 p.m. Katherine Sullivan served as a research intern aboard the “American Promise” during an expedition to find, track, collect and dispose of marine debris in the Gulf of Maine earlier this year. She was involved with two research topics through the Rozalia Project: dispersal and accumulation of marine debris, and bait fish population dynamics. Sullivan will describe her experiences in a multimedia presentation and discuss future solutions for marine debris that impact all aspects of Maine’s coastal ecosystems. There is a $2 suggested donation. For more information, call 646-1555 or go to wellsreserve.org. Wells Reserve is located at Laudholm Farm Road in Wells.

Saturday, Oct. 18

Limerick Historical Society’s annual Highland Cemetery Walk is set for 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18 at Highland Cemetery. Folks are invited meet some of the inhabitants as the society visits different grave sites and hear what “they” have to say. Organizers say the walk is a fun way to learn about individuals who helped shape the character of Limerick’s community. Tailgate refreshments. Rain date is Oct. 25 at 2 p.m.

The annual fall cleanup at the Scarborough Marsh will take place on Saturday, Oct. 18 from 9 a.m. to noon. Participants should check in at the Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center on Route 9 in Scarborough. Groups are welcome. Contact Linda Woodard at 781-2330, ext. 213 or [email protected] for details. This annual event is a collaboration between a number of organizations including: Friends of Scarborough Marsh, Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center and the Town of Scarborough. Participants are asked to bring nonperishable goods to donate to the local food pantry. Items needed include: peanut putter and jelly, granola bars, pasta and sauce, juice, cereal, pancake mix and syrup, canned fruit and veggies, beans, chili, and tuna. Grocery gift cards are also appreciated.

Wells Parks & Recreation Dept. will be holding its 25th anniversary annual Haunted Hayride on Saturday, Oct. 18, 4:30-8:30 p.m., the rain date is Oct. 19, at the Wells Recreation Park on Route 9A. There will be live music, a hayride through the woods, concessions and more, including a haunted scene contest. Admission for the event is $5 for children, ages 5-17, and $8 for adults; it’s free for children 4 and under. Admission includes one hayride and all games. For more details and to volunteer, call the Recreation Dept. at 646-5826 and ask for Tina or Jen.

Tuesday, Oct. 21

A book reading and Q&A with Kimberly Sue McLaughlin, author of coming-of-age horse memoir “Come Running When I Call,” will be held at the Kennebunk Free Library, 112 Main St. in Kennebunk, on Oct. 21 from 6-8 p.m. The book has been endorsed as “compelling and emotionally powerful ”“ a story of love, devotion, and survival” by the horse rescue and rehabilitation group H.O.R.S.E. of Connecticut. The event is free and open to the public, and refreshments will be served. Free bookmarks signed by the author will be provided to attendees. For more information, call 985-2173.