Community Events

South Portland-Cape Elizabeth Rotary Club Christmas tree sale, kicks off on Friday, Nov. 25, at noon, Mill Creek Park, South Portland. Sale hours are Monday-Friday, noon-8 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., and Sunday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

Scarborough Rotary Club Christmas tree sale, kicks off on Friday, Nov 25, at the Citgo station in Oak Hill. Christmas trees and wreaths will be available through Dec. 23. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday, from 3-7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

“Finding Dory,” Friday, Nov. 25, 1:30 p.m., Scarborough Public Library. See www.scarboroughlibrary.org or call 883-4723.

Civil Discourse workshop, Tuesday, Nov 29, 7-9 p.m., Wentworth School Cafe, 20 Quentin Drive, Scarborough. Sponsored by the Scarborough Kindness Project, with guest speaker Terry Hayes.

Author talk with John Manderino, Wednesday, Nov. 30, 6:30 p.m., Scarborough Public Library. Manderino will talk about his latest book, “The True Meaning of Myrrh.” Author will donate $5 from each purchase to the library’s friends group. See www.scarboroughlibrary.org or call 883-4723.

Pihcintu Multicultural Chorus, Friday, Dec. 2, at 7 p.m., Scarborough High School. Free. See www.scarboroughlibrary.org or call 883-4723.

“The Little Mermaid” opens, Friday, Dec. 2, 7:30 p.m., Portland Players, 420 Cottage Road, South Portland. Show runs through Dec. 18. Show times are 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors and $15 for students and children. See www.portlandplayers.org or call 799-7337.

Mad Science holiday show, Saturday, Dec. 3, at 10:30 a.m., South Portland Public Library. See www.southportlandlibrary.com or call 767-7660, ext. 3.

Book Page Ornament Workshop, Saturday, Dec. 3, 1-3 p.m., South Portland Public Library. All materials will be provided, but attendees should bring their favorite scissors or X-Acto knife. Class size is limited and pre-registration is required. Craft session for those 18 and up only. See www.southportlandlibrary.com or call 767-7660

Santa at Scarborough’s Memorial Park, Saturday, Dec. 3, 5 p.m. Santa will assist in lighting the holiday tree and meet with children. Event also includes a fireworks show.

3rd annual Santa Hustle 5K and Half Marathon, Sunday, Dec. 4, 7 a.m., at the Maine Mall in South Portland. Participants are encouraged to don Santa hats and beards. All proceeds benefit Easter Seals. The event also in an official drop-off spot for Toys for Tots. See www.santahustle.com/new-england to register or for more information.

Scarborough Historical Society meets, Wednesday, Dec. 7, 7 p.m., Scarborough Historical Museum, 647 U.S. Route 1. Program on decorating the Christmas tree, with Becky Delaware. Learn about the various customs and traditions of decorating the family Christmas tree during the 20th century. Free and open to the public.

Advent Vespers, Sunday, Dec. 11, 5:30 p.m., First Congregational Church, 301 Cottage Road, South Portland. The Meetinghouse Choir presents a candlelight service featuring an Advent Litany by Maria Kane. A time of refreshment and fellowship will follow. All welcome. Call 799-3361.

‘Cuba: Two Perspectives,’ Tuesday, Dec. 13, at 6:30 p.m. Thomas Memorial Library, Cape Elizabeth. Mary Page, a social studies teacher at CEHS and local photographer Ann Kaplan will talk about their experiences. See www.thomasmemoriallibrary.org or call 799-1720.

Volunteer

Coats for Seniors drive, now through Wednesday, Nov. 30. Drop coats off at Scarborough Community Services. For each coat collected, L.L. Bean will donate $5 for fuel assistance for seniors in need and Goodwill will provide a $30 voucher for a senior to buy a coat. Clean, gently used coats only. Call 730-4150 for more.

Sand for Seniors, The Explorers Club at the Scarborough Police Department is offering free buckets filled with sand to local seniors. Call 730-4244 to schedule a delivery.