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Thursday, July 25

The Incredibles,” Disney movie, shown at sunset at Bug Light Park, South Portland. Hosted by The South Portland-Cape Elizabeth Community Chamber and the city of South Portland. The park opens at 6:30 p.m. with live music, games, children’s activities. Free. 767-7650.

Concerts in the Park, 6:30 p.m., Memorial Park, Sawyer Road, Scarborough, with the Delta Knights. Food and desserts available. www.scarboroughcommunitychamber.com.

Saturday, July 27

Maine Vets 5K Run/Walk, registration at 8 a.m. at Scarborough High School, kids fun run at 8:30, race starts at 9 at Memorial Park. Sponsored by Maine Veterans Home, Scarborough.

Donation Yard Sale, the Cape Elizabeth Church of the Nazarene, 499 Ocean House Road, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. All items are donated to the church, and then are made available to buyers on a “set your own price” basis. At the conclusion of the yard sale, unsold items will be donated to other charities. Proceeds will support children’s ministries through the church. 799-3692.

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Community clothes closet, 9 a.m.-noon, Elm Street United Methodist Church, 168 Elm St., South Portland.

Summer craft fair, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Blue Point Congregational Church, 236 Pine Point Road, Scarborough. Crafts, jewelry, baked goods, raffles and more. Grilled luncheon 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Free community supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Elm Street United Methodist Church, 168 Elm St., South Portland.

Sunday, July 28

Spring Point Classic 5K Race, 8 a.m., at Bug Light Park, 1 Madison St., South Portland. Sponsored by South Portland/Cape Elizabeth Rotary. 799-7814 or robertflynn13@gmail.com.

Remembrance service, 1 p.m., in Firefighter Memorial Park, located next to Cash Corner, South Portland.

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Firefighters will dedicate a granite bench in honor of Michael Murphy, who died Nov. 28, 2012 at age 62, after a brief bout with cancer. Murphy spent most of his 35 years as a career firefighter with the city manning the fire station at Cash Corner.

Tuesday, July 30

Cape Elizabeth Community Blood Drive, 1-6 p.m., at St. Bart’s Church, Two Lights Road. 1-800 RED CROSS or www.redcrossblood.org for appointment. Walk-ins welcome.

Cat Tales, ages 3-5, 10-11 a.m., at Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center. A fun and exciting hour of stories and activities for preschoolers (with an accompanying adult). Reservations required. 883-5100, smac@maineaudubon.org, or www.maineaudubon.org.

Wednesday, July 31

Sturdivant Island Tuna Tournament, Spring Point Marina, 1 Spring Point Drive, South Portland. Festivities are open to the public and begin the afternoon of July 31 with dinner prepared by Joe’s Boathouse Restaurant (adults $10, children under 12 free). Tournament fishing officially starts Thursday and ends at 4 p.m. Saturday. cgregory@smccme.edu.

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Summer Concerts at Mill Creek Park, South Portland, with Delta Knights, 6:30-8 p.m. R&B, classic rock, swing and blues. 767-7650 or www.southportland.org.

Thursday, Aug. 1

Concerts in the Park, 6:30 p.m., Memorial Park, Sawyer Road, Scarborough, with the Tony Boffa Band (all generations). Food and desserts available. www.scarboroughcommunitychamber.com.

Friday, Aug. 2

Marvelous Marsh Mammals, ages 5 and up, 1-2:30 p.m., at Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center. Make a track bandanna and then go out into the marsh and look for signs of mammals. Reservations required. 883-5100, smac@maineaudubon.org, or www.maineaudubon.org.

Tuesday, Aug. 6

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Nature Art, for ages 7-10, 10:30 a.m.-noon at Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center. Children explore the marsh and then participate in a craft activity. Reservations required. $7 member, $9 nonmember. 883-5100, smac@maineaudubon.org, or www.maineaudubon.org.

Wednesday, Aug. 7

Summer Concerts at Mill Creek Park, South Portland, with Motor Booty Affair, 6:30-8 p.m. Disco. 767-7650 or www.southportland.org.

Saturday, Aug. 10

Backyard Locavore Day, a self-guided tour of multiple gardens in Cumberland County. Events in Brunswick, Cape Elizabeth, Falmouth, Freeport, North Yarmouth, Portland, South Portland, Windham, Raymond and Yarmouth, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., rain or shine. 781-6099 or Lois.Elwell@maine.edu.

Tuesday, Aug. 13

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Nature Pottery, for ages 8-11, 10:30 a.m.-noon, at Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center. Nature Explorers search for natural artifacts and incorporate them into handmade pottery. $7 member, $9 nonmember. Reservations required. 883-5100, smac@maineaudubon.org, or www.maineaudubon.org.

Thursday, Aug. 15

Tiny Tot Tour, for ages 3-5, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. at Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center. Through hands-on activities, your youngsters will experience the marsh firsthand. Reservations required. $5/Member and one child; $3/additional child $7/Nonmember and one child $4/additional child. 883-5100, smac@maineaudubon.org, or www.maineaudubon.org.

Tuesday, Aug. 20

Nature Art, for ages 7-10, 10:30 a.m.-noon at Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center. Children explore the marsh and then participate in a craft activity. Reservations required. $7 member, $9 nonmember. 883-5100, smac@maineaudubon.org, or www.maineaudubon.org.

Saturday, Aug. 24

Cookout, to benefit the South Portland Food Cupboard, 45-7 p.m., St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, Scarborough.

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

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