Thursday, Aug. 28

The Maine Historical Society, in partnership with the Maine State Library, will present a series of 90-minute public programs about Maine Memory Network, MHS’ statewide digital museum, at libraries and historical societies throughout Maine this summer. One of the presentations will be in York County at 3 p.m. Aug. 28 at Springvale Public Library, located at 443 Main St. in the Springvale village section of Sanford. Candace Kanes, curator and historian of Maine Memory Network, will provide an overview of the online museum’s content and search tools, as well as highlight historical collections and stories on the site related to the host community. Attendees may wish to bring a laptop or tablet to explore the website during and after the presentation. The program is free and open to the public. No advance registration is necessary.

A tour will be given of The Pines, 10 Manor St. (off Temple Ave.), Ocean Park on Thursday, Aug. 28 at 1 p.m. All who are thinking about retirement living are welcome to attend. The tour will start at The Pines Community Building at Oceanview Manor and proceed to Pinewood Manor. Space is limited, so call ahead to 934-2157, ext. 2 for more information or to reserve a spot.

Friday, Aug. 29

The Picnic in the Park Summer Concert Series, held in Sanford’s Central Park, will feature Steve Carrigan on Aug. 29. Concerts are free to the public, and take place from noon to 1 p.m. People may bring chairs or blankets and food. If it’s raining, there will be no concert.

Saturday, Aug. 30

The final installment of the Wells Summer Concert series will feature New Legacy Swing Band on Aug. 30, performing classic Big Band sounds of jazz, swing, waltzes, polkas and Latin music from the 1930s to today. The free concerts are held every Saturday evening beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Hope Hobbs Gazebo at Wells Harbor Community Park. Spectators may bring blankets, chairs and picnics.

Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1044 will host a family-style fundraising spaghetti dinner at St. Ignatius Parish Hall, 25 Riverside Ave., Sanford, from 5-7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 30 featuring homemade sauce, meatballs, pasta, salad, garlic bread and dessert. A raffle for a 42-inch TV, $200 Cabela’s gift card and more will take place.

The 25th annual Rockhounders Gem and Mineral Show, sponsored by the Kennebec Rocks and Minerals Club, will be held this Labor Day weekend on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 30-31. The show will take place at the National Guard Armory on Western Avenue in Augusta, and will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Door prizes, demonstrations in cabbing and lapidary, mineral displays, geode slicing and more will be available on both days. Dealers in minerals, jewelry, gems and fossils will also be participating in the exhibition. The Rockhounders Gem and Mineral Show is entirely family-friendly, with children’s games, mineral stater kit prizes and a free stone upon entrance. “Rocky” the Rouckhound dog will also be making an appearance, providing information on rockhounding and how to join a mineral club. For more details about the event, call 873-6270.

Tuesday, Sept. 2

GriefShare groups meet every Tuesday at 6 p.m. beginning Sept. 2, at Seacoast Chapel, 228 Buxton Road, Saco. Call 294-9135 for more information. Cost is $20 for workbook only. Enrollment will be open until Sept. 23. GriefShare is a weekly seminar/support group for people grieving the death of someone who was close to them.