Wednesday, Aug. 20

Saco, Biddeford and Old Orchard Beach Democratic Municipal Committees are sponsoring Party for the Party, an evening of socialization and dialogue on Aug. 20 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Jimmy the Greek’s in Old Orchard Beach. The guest speaker is Mark Eves, Maine’s Speaker of the House, who will be joined by special guest, Mike Michaud, Democratic candidate for governor. The event will also feature live music, a cash bar and light hors d’oeuvre. Tickets are available at the Biddeford Coordinated Campaign Office at 299 Main St. in Biddeford. They will also be available at the door.

Thursday, Aug. 21

Old Orchard Beach Historical Society is hosting a presentation by Thomas C. Bennett on “The 1938 Old Orchard Beach 10-mile Marathon,” on Aug. 21, 7 p.m., at the Old Orchard Beach Town Hall, 1 Portland Ave. Bennett is the director of Prince Memorial Library in Cumberland, and is also a runner and historian. He was a member of the University of Maine cross-country team and competes in road races. The 1938 marathon is noteworthy for the participation of Boston Marathon winner Ellison “Tarzan” Brown. The race was covered by radio personality, Fred Allen, on the then new Boston radio station WGAN’s first remote broadcast. Experienced runners of the day came to Old Orchard Beach to compete while thousands of spectators came to watch. The program is open to the public; no registration is necessary and admission is free. Donations are welcome and will be donated to the MAPS Breakaway 5K Scholarship Fund, which benefits graduating seniors from Old Orchard Beach High School.

“Fun & Games: Sports in Limerick” is set for Thursday, Aug. 21 at 7 p.m., in the municipal building community room. Folks are invited to see where Limerick basketball was played and learn how the Limerick ballfield has changed over the years with Shirley Staples-Keller. Refreshments will follow.

Friday, Aug. 22

The REVOLUTION3 Triathlon draws more than 1,200 athletes to participate in the 70.3- or 32-mile Olympic and Half Rev events, respectively, in Old Orchard Beach from Aug. 22-24. Athletes compete in both distances for cash prizes. For more information, call 934-2500 or go to www.rev3tri.com.

Saturday, Aug. 23

The Biddeford Ball, a semiformal ball, which also will include a runway show and auction, will take place Saturday, Aug. 23 from 7 p.m. to midnight at the Pepperell Mill. For tickets and details, visit the website www.suger.me/ball.

The Wells Summer Concert series will feature on the Corona Brothers on Aug. 23. 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.

A bean supper will be served at the North Saco Congregational Church at the corner of Flag Pond, Heath and Rocky Hill Roads in Saco on Aug. 23 from 4:30-6:30 p.m.

A baked bean and American chop suey supper will be hosted by members of the First Congregational Church of Kennebunkport on Saturday, Aug. 23 from 5-6:30 p.m. in the church’s Ober Hall at 141 North St. in Kennebunkport.

Sunday, Aug. 24

The Historical Society of Newfield will sponsor a public program at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24 in the society’s building. Historian Ruth Bridges Ayers will speak about some of Newfield’s most “interesting characters.” For example, did you know that Ivory Patch had two sons, William and George, who changed their last names through acts of the Maine Legislature? This program is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served after the talk.