South Portland High School is forming its first official Alumni Network.

“The SPHS Alumni Network, according to a March 14 news release, “will allow school staff to more effectively reach out to alumni when there are teachers at school looking for alumni speakers or connections. South Portland High School is enhancing its career exploration and workforce development programming and are always looking for alumni who are willing to share their career and life experiences with students. The SPHS Alumni Network will also help to provide meaningful ways to connect with alumni to share the good news and updates about what’s going on in the South Portland schools.”

On April 6, alumni were invited to return to South Portland High School to tour the school to see the changes in the building. The Community Partnerships Department for the South Portland Schools consisting of Gretchen McCloy and Bryna Latham hosted the event. They can be reached at South Portland High School at 207-767-3266 x3432 or via email at mccloygr@spsdme.org and lathambr@spsdme.org.

“We know there are lots of different SPHS alumni groups out there who gather for reunions, and for events from time to time,” said McCloy, director of community partnerships for South Portland Schools, in an email. “We are pleased to create a space for alumni from all generations to come together and reconnect with our schools. There are a lot of milestones coming up this year as we move into our new South Portland Middle School and are looking forward to engaging alumni with some of the upcoming events. We are also welcoming alumni to be part of an Alumni Network Advisory Group to help us shape what this group evolves into, as well as an Alumni Historical Advisors Group to help us create a timeline of major events in our schools histories. Looking forward to meeting more SPHS alumni and hearing their stories.”

There are more South Portland High School Alumni events happening this spring, so even if alumni weren’t able to attend on April 6, they are encouraged to sign up to be included in future events.

For more information, visit https://sites.google.com/spsdme.org/community-partnerships/alumni-network.

Peoples United Methodist Church announces schedule

Peoples United Methodist Church will host a baked bean supper on Saturday, April 15 from 5 to 6 p.m. Peoples United Methodist Church is located at 310 Broadway in South Portland.

The menu will include homemade baked beans, hot dogs, salads, homemade casseroles and pies. The cost is $10 per person,
$8 for ages 3-12. For more information, call 207-799-3416.

Peoples United Methodist Church announced its schedule of Easter services. The services are:

Good Friday, April 7, 6:30 p.m.
Easter Sunday, April 9
Sunrise service is held at Fisherman’s Point in South Portland at 6 a.m.
Easter service will be held at the church at 10 a.m.
For more information, visit www.peoplesumcsp.org.

Vintage and Antique Show and Sale is Saturday, April 8

Scarborough High School is hosting the Vintage and Antique Show and Sale on Saturday, April 8. The event hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The show and sale benefits Model United Nations Club and features more than 40 dealers of antiques and vintage goods, including jewelry and collectibles. Admission is $6 per person. Scarborough High School is located at 11 Municipal Drive.

For more information, call Gurley Antique Shows at 396-4255 or visit www.gurleyantiqueshows.com.