Summer movies at Bug Light

The South Portland-Cape Elizabeth Community Chamber is partnering with the city of South Portland once again this summer to offer movies under the stars at Bug Light Park.

The movie series begins on Thursday, July 9, at 8 p.m., with the animated “Big Hero.” Admission is free and movie nights also include door prizes, food vendors, family activities and more.

The remaining movies planned for this summer are: “Wizard of Oz” on July 16; “Toy Story” on July 23; and “Cinderella” on July 30. All movies begin at 8 p.m. See Facebook for more information.

Lighthouse open for the weekend

The Spring Point Lighthouse in South Portland will be open for tours during the Fourth of July weekend, depending on the weather and sea conditions. The cost is $5 per person and the lighthouse will be open from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. July 3-5.

Due to the steep ladders in the lighthouse, children must meet a height requirement of 51 inches to be admitted. Bare feet will not be permitted and visitors are discouraged from wearing flip-flop style shoes.

Visitors will also find an assortment of snacks, refreshments, and lighthouse-related gifts such as T-shirts, hats, books, and souvenirs available for purchase. All proceeds from ticket and merchandise sales go toward the maintenance and management of the lighthouse.

Call 866-570-5703 for updates on the open house schedule or see www.springpointlight.org for more information.

Concert benefits Make-A-Wish

Bobby and Sally Gredlics and friends are holding a Make-A-Wish Benefit Concert featuring a variety of Maine musicians on Thursday, July 9, at 7 p.m. at Thornton Heights United Methodist Church, located at 100 Westbrook St., South Portland.

The concert will feature a silent auction with many great gifts available. The concert is free but donations will be requested at the door. Refreshments are also free but donations will be requested.

All proceeds go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Any questions call 615-2915 or email rgredlics@aol.com.

Morin, Nygren earn scholarships

Recent Scarborough High School graduates Trevor Morin and Samuel Nygren have received scholarships from the Scarborough High School Alumni Scholarship Fund.

Morin, who will be attending Boston College in the fall, got a $5,000 scholarship and Nygren, who is headed to the University of Maine, received a $2,000 scholarship.

The alumni scholarship fund gives out at least one $5,000 scholarship annually. Applicants are judged on their community service, financial need and an essay on the meaning of friendship in their lives.

The scholarship was established in 1999 in memory of Debra Libby Scott, Scarborough class of 1967, who died of brain cancer.

Contributions to the Scholarship Fund can be sent to: SHS Alumni Scholarship Fund, Inc., P.O. Box 6907, Scarborough, Maine 04070.

Library offers drawing workshop

The Scarborough Public Library will offer a free drawing workshop for kids in grades 2 through 5 on Wednesday, July 8, at 3:30 p.m. Attendees will learn about the basics of drawing, including cartooning, and how to tell visual stories through illustration and art. Fun drawing games will also be included. Pre-registration required. Call 883-4723 or see www.scarboroughlibrary.org to sign up or for more information.

Audubon Center seeks volunteers?

Maine Audubon is looking for volunteers ages 14 and up to help with a variety of tasks at the Scarborough Marsh Nature Center.

Volunteers could help out with citizen science projects, such as bird monitoring in July and August, lend a hand in The Nature Store, including operating the register, organizing store merchandise, answering phone calls and greeting visitors, assist visitors with canoe rentals, lead groups of all ages on explorations through the marsh or help out with buildings and grounds maintenance projects.

In addition, the Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center needs volunteers for one-day special events, such as Snowy Egret Day. No experience is necessary and the time commitment can fit with the volunteer’s schedule. Training will be provided. Contact Linda Woodard at 883-5100 or smac@maineaudubon.org to learn more or to volunteer.

Mill Creek music series kicks off

On Wednesday, July 8, at 6:30 p.m. the annual free summer concert series will kick off in South Portland’s Mill Creek Park. See www.southportland.org/our-city/upcoming-community-events-news for more information.

The first concert of the summer will feature The Mallett Brothers Band, which plays alternative country and American rock.

The schedule for the rest of the summer is as follows:

• July 15 – Duke

• July 22 – The Time Pilots

• July 29 – The Substitutes

• Aug. 8 – Motor Booty Affair

• Aug. 12 – The Don Campbell Band

For the past several weeks, staff members at the Scarborough Public Library have spotted a family of ducklings making their way across busy Route 114. The young ducks enjoy swimming in the flooded culvert along the east side of the road, but also like to hide in the cattails and reeds on the west side. After a few near misses a bit of collaboration between the library and Public Works resulted in a new, bright yellow caution sign warning drivers to slow down.Courtesy photo