Community meal – Thursday, Dec. 12, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Chicken and gravy. $5.

Tips for Charity luncheon – Friday, Dec. 13, 11:30 a.m. and 12:20 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. A Festival of Trees event. Tickets in advance, $5. For more information, call 854-9157.

Breakfast buffet – Saturday, Dec. 14, 7:30-10 a.m., West Cumberland United Methodist Church, 5 Upper Methodist Road (corner of Blackstrap Road), Cumberland. Blueberry and plain pancakes, scrambled eggs, ham, sausage, baked beans, muffins, fresh fruit and juice, coffee and tea. $6.50, $3; takeout available.

Bean supper – Saturday, Dec. 14, 5 and 6 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Two kinds of beans, hot dogs, cole slaw, American chop suey, bread and butter, pickles, homemade pies and beverages. $8, $3.

Community cafe? senior luncheon – Monday, Dec. 16, noon, Blue Point Congregational Church, 236 Pine Point Road, Scarborough. Donations $5, age 60 and over. For reservations by Dec. 12, call Pam at 510-4974. A special Christmas presentation by Russ Burleigh’s “A History of American Christmas Songs.”

VFW meal – Wednesday, Dec. 18, 5-6:30 p.m., VFW Post 832, 50 Peary Terrace, South Portland. Roasted chicken breast, stuffing, mashed potatoes, rolls, and dessert. $7.