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.

Thursday, Sept. 19

The Portland International Jetport’s Noise Abatement Program will be hosting a community meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Redbank Community Center, located on MacArthur Circle in South Portland. Jetport staff will present information about their ongoing efforts to reduce the impact of airport/aircraft noise on South Portland neighborhoods. Residents who have questions or concerns about airport/aircraft noise, or who wish to learn more about the Jetport, are invited to attend. For more information about the noise abatement program, visit www.portlandjetport.org/noise.

After a break to enjoy the summer and their gardens, the Scarborough Garden Club is resuming its monthly meetings at 12:30 p.m. at The Hillcrest Community Center, 108 Hillcrest Ave. The meeting will be an informal gathering where current members, guests, and prospective members can enjoy fellowship and hear their past president Elaine Toher tell about the club’s history, activities and current projects. The meeting is a must if you’ve been looking for an opportunity to meet great people who don’t mind getting their hands dirty. For more information, visit http://home.roadrunner.com/~garden/ or call 510-1371.

Square dancing lessons take place at Eight Corners School, 22 Mussey Road, Scarborough from 6:30-7:45 p.m. For more information, email mixnmingle@maine.rr.com.

Sept. 20-Oct. 5

Lyric Music Theater in South Portland will host a production of “Legally Blonde, the Musicial.” Sorority star Elle Woods doesn’t take “no” for an answer, so when her boyfriend dumps her for someone “serious,” Elle puts down the credit card, hits the books, and sets out to go where no Delta Nu has gone before: Harvard Law. Along the way, Elle proves that being true to yourself never goes out of style. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays 8 p.m., Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Call the Box Office for tickets and availability at 799-1421, email ticketslyric@gmail.com or log onto www.lyricmusictheater.org.

Wednesday, Sept. 25

Port Resources, a nonprofit social services organization that provides residential, outreach and outpatient services for people with developmental disabilities and behavioral health challenges, will be holding its 2nd Annual Art Show opening Sept. 25 from 1-7 p.m. with additional viewings 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sept. 26, 27, 30 and Oct. 1 and 2. All artists are either served or employed by the organization. Port Resources is located at 280B Gannett Drive in South Portland. For more information, call 828-0048 or visit www.portresources.org.

Girl Scouts of Maine will be hosting a parent information and registration meeting at 6:30 p.m. at First Congregational Church, 167 Black Point Road, Scarborough. Girls and adults are invited to attend the meeting to find out about the many different and fun ways today’s girls are participating in Girl Scouting. Participants will also learn about the flexible options and benefits of becoming a Girl Scout volunteer. Girl Scouts of Maine serves over 12,000 girls statewide in grades K-12. For information on Girl Scouts or to volunteer, call 1-888-922-4763 or visit www.girlscoutsofmaine.org.

Saturday, Sept. 28

From 10-11:30 a.m., take part in a Fall Discovery Walk at Scarborough Land Trust’s Fuller Farm property during Great Maine Outdoors Weekend. Guided nature walk led by Kelly Boland, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service biologist and expert on New England cottontail rabbits. Free and open to the public. All ages welcome. Meet at the kiosk on Broadturn Road. For more information, contact 289-1199, download free trail map at www.scarboroughlandtrust.org.

Sunday, Sept. 29

The Children’s Dyslexia Center of Portland’s 2013 Walk/Run 5K will be held at Back Cove in Portland. Registration starts at 9 a.m. followed by the walk/run at 9:30 a.m. For more information, call the center at 773-4949.

Tuesday, Oct. 1

The town of Scarborough will be hosting its annual Flu Vaccine Clinic from 1-2 p.m. at town hall in Council Chamber A. Bring your insurance card with you. If you do not have insurance the cost of the flu shot will be $30. For more information, call HomeHealth Visiting Nurses at 284-4566.

Saturday, Oct. 5

The Cape Elizabeth United Methodist Church will host a public supper from 4:30-6 p.m., featuring foods with locally grown produce and ingredients. This is the church’s first public supper of the season and its annual heirloom supper. Suppers feature casseroles, beans, salads, breads and pies for dessert. The charge will be $8 for adults, $5 for children and $20 for families (2 adults and children). Take-out will be available. The church is located at 280 Ocean House Road.

From 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., take part in a Sparrow Migration Bird Walk, at Scarborough Land Trust’s Broadturn Farm property. Led by expert birder Eddie Woodin, learn about this amazing fall bird migration at the land trust’s largest property. Free and open to the public. All ages welcome. Meet at the parking lot behind the farm, on Hanson Road. For more information, contact 289-1199, download free trail map at www.scarboroughlandtrust.org.

Sunday, Oct. 6

The Cape Elizabeth United Methodist Church will host its annual Blessing of the Animals at 1 p.m. in the outdoor chapel. The church conducts this blessing to honor the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals and the environment. All animals are welcome. In the past, the blessing focused on just dogs, but beginning last year all animals were invited and 30 dogs, one cat and one rabbit were blessed. The path to the outdoor chapel is at the far end of the church parking lot. The church is located at 280 Ocean House Road. The public is invited to attend.

Tuesday, Oct. 8

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) is offering a free information session on at St. Maximillian Church, 150 Black Point Road, Scarborough, from 9-10:30 a.m. for anyone in the community who may be suffering from overeating, food obsession, under-eating, or bulimia. Everyone is welcome, including those who are concerned about someone who may be suffering. FA is a nonprofit Twelve Step fellowship based on the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). There are no dues or fees for members. For more information, call 775-2132 or visit foodaddicts.org.