Through Sept. 30

South Portland artist Ruth Gorton will be showing her paintings at People’s United Bank, 188 Route 1, Falmouth, throughout the month of September. The paintings are available to purchase, with 50 percent of the proceeds being donated in the buyer’s name to the Preble Street Resource Center in Portland. The mission of Preble Street is to provide accessible barrier-free services to empower people experiencing problems with homelessness, housing, hunger, and poverty, and to advocate for solutions to these problems. In 2007, Gorton began a “Daily Painting” project creating a painting each day. These works are smaller pieces, taken from the Daily Painting collection. For inquiries and information, contact 767-2344, e-mail ruthgorton@myfairpoint.net, or visit www.ruthgorton.com.

Sept. 6-7

Auditions for Maine State Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” will be held Friday, Sept. 6, and Saturday, Sept. 7, at the Maine State Ballet Studios, 348 U.S. Route 1, in Falmouth. The auditions are open to dancers from any school in Greater Portland. Hopefuls must be able to commit to several performance dates and Saturday rehearsals in November and December. Dancers must be at least 7 years of age before Oct. 15. There is a $10 audition fee. For more information, email school@mainestateballet.org, or call 781-7672.

Saturday, Sept. 7

Join best-selling Maine children’s author, Lynn Plourde, for a reading from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. of her new picture book, “You’re Wearing That to School?!” Kids will have a chance to talk to Lynn, ask questions, and have a book signed after the reading. Kids are encouraged to wear funky clothes, or their favorite back-to-school outfit. The event will be at Nonesuch Books at Mill Creek in South Portland. For more information, call 799-2659 or check out www.nonesuchbooks.com.

The Scarborough Lions Club is hosting a roast beef supper, 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Scarborough Lions Den, 273 Gorham Road, Scarborough. Adults are $9 and children under 12 are $4.

From 5-7 p.m., the Blue Point Congregational Church UCC, 236 Pine Point Road in Scarborough, is holding a Benefit BBQ dinner for church member Jeremy LaBelle and silent auction. The dinner includes smoked meats by Portland Barbacoa, salads, corn and desserts. $10 per person. For more information, call 883-6540.

Wednesday, Sept. 11

A representative from the office of U.S. Senator Angus King, will hold constituent hours at South Portland Community Center, 21 Nelson Road, from 2-4 p.m. to discuss specific problems, legislative issues, or any concerns regarding federal government agencies. No appointment is necessary. For more information, call 1-800-432-1599.

Saturday, Sept. 14

The Cumberland County Republican Committee is hosting a benefit Trap Shoot at Scarborough Fish & Game Association, 21 Fish & Game Lane, Scarborough. Check-in is at 8 a.m. Shooting is 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Lunch is noon-2 p.m. Entry is $65 before Sept. 1 and $75 after Aug. 31. Prizes awarded. For more information, go to ccrcme.com/trap.

The Robbie Foundation, based in Scarborough, will hold its first annual 5K race, 1.5-mile walk and kids fun run in Back Cove in Portland. Registration starts at 6:45 a.m. with the race and walk starting at 8:30 a.m. There will be awards for a variety of categories including first male and female overall. All proceeds will go to provide adaptive equipment, therapy treatments and other services, that are not covered by insurance, for children and youth with developmental disabilities in Maine. For more information, go to www.robbiefoundation.com.

South Portland Public Works Open House, takes place 9 a.m.-noon at the 42 O’Neil St. location in South Portland. Tours are available. Light refreshments will be served. There will be document shredding by Without a Trace, Electronic Waste Collection and the South Portland Police Department will do a child safety seat check.