Wednesday, March 2

Scarborough Historical Society meeting, presentation by Lee Humiston of the Maine Military Museum and Learning Center, at the Scarborough Historical Museum in Dunstan Corner next to the Fire Station at 7:30 p.m. The public is welcome. FMI, call 885-9997.

Thursday, March 3

Free tax preparation, Scarborough Public Library, 4-8 p.m. This is an appointment-only site. Call 883-4723 to make an appointment.

Friday, March 4

Opening reception for photographer James Shields, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Thomas Memorial Library, Cape Elizabeth. Exhibit continues through March 31.

Saturday, March 5

Greater Portland Chapter of Maine Genealogical Society meeting, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 29 Ocean House Road (Rt. 77), Cape Elizabeth. Social time at 12:30 p.m. and program at 1 p.m. Program is “Rednecks and Red Men, by Diane Bergstedt, exploring Scottish and Cherokee-Scottish diasporas. More information on the program can be found at http://scotsinameri. FMI, call Deb at 329-6438.

100 days down Zumba event, 1-4:30 p.m., Scarborough Middle School cafeteria, 12 Quentin Drive, to benefit Project G.R.A.C.E. based in Scarborough. The event will include three hours of Zumba, a bake sale and silent auction. Free will donations accepted at the door.

Roast beef supper, 4:30-6 p.m., hosted by the Scarborough Lion’s Club at the Lion’s Den on the Gorham Road in Scarborough (just over the turnpike behind Sam’s Club).The supper will benefit the Scarborough Historical Society. The menu will consist of roast beef, mashed potatoes, vegetables, coleslaw, rolls, pie and beverage. Adults, $8; children, $3.50. For advanced tickets, call 883-6276.

Monday, March 7

Free tax preparation, South Portland City Hall, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., with the last return started no later than 5 p.m. Walk-ins can be accommodated, but appointments are preferred. Call 420-1660 for an appointment.

Tuesday, March 8

“Vintage Video Games” and “Sixty Second Stories” programs, 2:30-5:30 p.m., Scarborough Public Library. For “Sixty Second Stories,” teens will use a laptop, an electric “wheelwriter,” and a vintage manual typewriter to write lines to a story for 60 seconds before switching from one keyboard to the next. “Vintage Video Games” will allow teens to play first-generation Nintendo and Game Boy video games. FMI, call 883-4723, option 3.

Wednesday, March 9

Free “Tax Savings Tips” seminar, 5-6:30 p.m., at the Fireside Inn located at 81 Riverside St. in Portland. Sponsored by Portland’s Evergreen Credit Union, O’Hare Associates, Raymond James, and The Hartford, experts in the field will offer advice and answer questions. Space is limited. Call 221-5000, ext. 370 or e-mail pfranc@evergreencreditunion.org to reserve a spot.

Thursday, March 10

“Vintage Video Games” program, 2:30-5:30 p.m., Scarborough Public Library. “Vintage Video Games” will allow teens to play first-generation Nintendo and Game Boy video games. Teens will also record an audio book using a reel-to-reel tape recording system. FMI, call 883-4723, option 3.

Lecture on the state of the Arab-Muslim world, 7 p.m., at Thomas Memorial Library, Cape Elizabeth, featuring Dr. Mahmud Faksh, professor of political science at University of Southern Maine. Discussion topics include the meaning of the current protests for the future of the Middle East and the world.

Saturday, March 12

Book signing, Border’s bookstore, South Portland, noon-2 p.m. Scarborough author Maurissa Guibord will be signing copies of “Warped,” a young adult novel of romance and time travel published by Random House.

Monday, March 14

Creative conversations series about memory loss and dementia, 7-8:30 p.m., First Congregational Church, Meeting House Hill, 301 Cottage Road, South Portland. An open forum facilitated by social worker Lori Axelson. Free, no registration required. FMI, call 772-0115.

To be included in the calendar, send event information 10 days in advance to cumberlandcounty@keepmecurrent.com.