Thursday, Oct. 24: The October Community Forum of the South Portland/Cape Elizabeth TRIAD, will provide insight and more information about 2-1-1 Maine, which connects you to a trained operator who can guide you through a comprehensive statewide directory of more than 8,000 health and human services available in Maine. The forum is free and open to all. The event will be held at the Cape Elizabeth Community Center, 343 Ocean House Road, from 2-3 p.m. TRIAD is made up of Cape Elizabeth and South Portland senior citizens, police, and community members who work together to address problems faced by older citizens. Contact either Officer David Galvan at 767-3323, ext. 208, or Officer Bob Libby at 799-5511, ext.7422, for more information.

Oct. 24: The sixth annual Trivia Bee to Benefit Project GRACE, takes place from 7-10 p.m. at The Landing at Pine Point, 353 Pine Point Road, Scarborough. ??The Trivia Bee is Scarborough’s funniest fundraiser. ??You can create a team, sponsor the event, volunteer, or come to the Landing to enjoy the show. Create a team of three to match wits to test your trivia knowledge: add a fun team name and costume to complete the package. Lend a hand as part of the event committee or as a “worker bee” the night of the show. Cheer for your favorite team, enjoy treats by The Black Tie Company, and play along with the contestants. Visit triviabee.kintera.org or projectgracemaine.org for more information.

Saturday, Oct. 26: Displaced victims from the recent fire at It’s A Good Motel on Route 1 in Scarborough are holding a benefit supper from noon-3 p.m. at the American Legion Libby-Mitchell Post No. 76, 42 Manson Libby Road, Scarborough Industrial Park, Scarborough. Featuring Famous Dave’s BBQ/Buffet and cash bar, plus a 50-50 raffle. Donation requested $10 or more. For more information, call 883-3902.

Wednesday, Oct. 30: “Living Well; Living at Home” will be the topic of a “Lunch and Learn” gathering that South Portland/Cape Elizabeth TRIAD and Cape Elizabeth Community Services will co-host at the Cape Elizabeth Fire Department, 2 Jordan Way. Lunch, which will be catered by the Cape Elizabeth High School cafeteria, will begin at 11:30 a.m. At noon, a panel of professionals from Comfort Keepers, a company that provides home care for senior citizens, will discuss resources that help senior citizens stay fit, positive and engaged. The cost is $8 per person. Contact Cape Elizabeth Community Services at 799-2868 to register. TRIAD is made up of Cape Elizabeth and South Portland senior citizens, police, and community members who work together to address problems faced by older citizens.

Wednesday, Nov. 6: Join Maine mystery writer Julia Spencer-Flemming at 7 p.m. for a reading, discussion and book signing for her new mystery, “Through the Evil Days,” at Nonesuch Books in Mill Creek, South Portland.

Thursday, Nov. 14: Maine Autism Alliance Sibshop takes place 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Maine Autism Alliance Community Center, 15 Pleasant Hill Road, Suite 104, in Scarborough. Sibshop is designed to support brothers and sisters who have siblings with autism. The group meets the second Thursday of every month and is for children ages 8-13 years old. For more information, call 219-8143.

Saturday, Nov. 16: St. Bartholomew’s Christmas Prelude Craft Fair featuring local artisans and craftsman, a bake sale and luncheon, snack bar and raffle items runs from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at St. Bartholomew Church, 8 Two Lights Road, Cape Elizabeth.

Tuesday, Nov. 19: The Scarborough Senior Advisory Board invites the general public to attend the next monthly meeting at 8:15 a.m. at the Scarborough Town Hall to better understand the workings of the board. The board is also interested in acquiring new board members.