Free family movie at USM

University of Southern Maine is hosting an outdoor showing of Disney’s “Wreck-It Ralph” at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 2, on the lawn at Corthell Hall on the Gorham campus.

Admission is free and is open to the public. Pre-show games and other events will begin at 7:30 p.m.?? Free popcorn will be available and other refreshments will be for sale.

USM Student Activities and Greek Life will host the showing.?? “Wreck-It Ralph” is a computer-animated family film about a video game villain who wants to be a hero. The film features a large cast of voices, including those of John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman, Jack McBrayer and Jane Lynch. It is rated PG.??

Families should take chairs or blankets. In the event of rain, the event will be held on Friday, Aug. 16. Signs will be available directing guests to free parking near Bailey Hall.

For more information, call Dan Welter at 228-8011 or e-mail dwelter@usm.maine.edu.

Gorham theater show

Gorham’s Community Theater summer production of “Disney’s Aladdin Jr.” will be presented in two performances this week.

Shows are at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 2, and 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3, in the auditorium at Gorham Middle School on Weeks Road.

Benjamin Potvin is the director and Kevin Lombard, stage manager.

Gorham’s Community Theater is sponsored by Gorham Arts Alliance.

Tickets are $5 and children $3.

“These kids have worked so hard and have a great show for all to enjoy,” a statement released by Amy Valentine, alliance president, said.

Class of ’63 yearbook update

Marty Towle has announced plans to update the yearbook for the Gorham High School class of 1963 that recently held its 50th reunion.

“We are revamping the yearbook with updated photos and information,” Towle said.

She’s asking those who have not already done so to forward a few lines about what the last 50 years have been like for you along with a current photo, email address, and family information like marital status, children and grandchildren. Information could include work history, places you’ve lived, or retirement plans.

Deb Davis, Dory Bridges and Towle will be meeting on Aug. 14 to start assembling the pages. “We would like to receive this information soon so we can assemble the pages and have it printed,” Towle said.

There may be a minimal charge for mailing the updated yearbook to classmates. For more information, email t.towle@yahoo.com

Common Ground at gazebo

The Common Ground Band winds up a free summer concert series 6:30-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 6, at the gazebo on the Gorham Municipal Center grounds, 75 South St. Parking is along South Street or in the municipal lot. Gorham Recreation Department sponsored the series.

U.S. taxpayer debt

The Bureau of Public Debt reported on July 26 that the U.S. public debt was $16,738,125,957,131.