Thursday, Aug. 23

Benefit concert, by the Gunther Brown Band to benefit Hope Acts/Friends of Burundi, 7-8 p.m., Thornton Heights United Methodist Church in South Portland. The church is located at 100 Westbrook St., South Portland. The phone number is 774-0487.

South Portland Summer Farmers’ Market, 3-7 p.m. every Thursday, on Hinckley Drive, near Mill Creek Park.

Friday, Aug. 24

5K road race, by Knights of Columbus at St. Maximiliam Kolbe Parish in Scarborough. Registration starts at 5 p.m. at 150 Black Point Road, Scarborough. The race starts at 7 p.m. Food and drinks for racers are provided. For more information, contact Tony Myett at 272-7731.

Saturday, Aug. 25

Beach breakfast summer book discussion, 8:30-10:30 a.m., at Kettle Cove beach in Cape Elizabeth, sponsored by Roman Catholic parishes. Breakfast will be provided. Bring a copy of the book and a lawn chair. In case of rain, the breakfast will be at St. Bartholomew’s. Registration is required. Contact either Sparda (883-1742 or Kathleen.Sparda@portlanddiocese.org) or Williamson (799-5528, ext. 102, or Kathy.Williamson@portlanddiocese.org) to register, or register online at www.saintbarts.com, www.saintmax.com, or www.hcsj.org. There is no fee.

Bake and craft sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Peoples United Methodist Church, 310 Broadway, South Portland. Baked goods, homemade jellies, handcrafted jewelry, knits, birdhouses and more.

Sunday, Aug. 26

Scarborough Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., town hall parking lot.

Bazaar and rummage sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish, 150 Black Point Road, Scarborough. Multi-family yard sale, silent auction, Scarborough Police and Fire departments demonstrations, Fournier’s Karate, face painting, food and more. For tables available for rummage sale and vendors at $15/$20, call Lou Chabot at 883-4302.

Tuesday, Aug. 28

Maine Mall Farmers Market, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., on the corner of Gorham and Philbrook roads every Tuesday.

Thursday, Aug. 30

South Portland Summer Farmers’ Market, 3-7 p.m. every Thursday, on Hinckley Drive, near Mill Creek Park.

Sunday, Sept. 2

Scarborough Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., town hall parking lot.

Tuesday, Sept. 4

Maine Mall Farmers Market, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., on the corner of Gorham and Philbrook roads every Tuesday.

Wednesday, Sept. 5

Cape Elizabeth Garden Club meeting, at the Shore Road home of Sandy Keenan. Individuals interested in joining the club can learn more by contacting the membership chairwoman, Betty Montpelier, at 799-0229.

Thursday, Sept. 6

South Portland Summer Farmers’ Market, 3-7 p.m. every Thursday, on Hinckley Drive, near Mill Creek Park.

Sunday, Sept. 9

Scarborough Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., town hall parking lot.

Monday, Sept. 10

“Fresh from the Farm” dinner, at Broadturn Farm in Scarborough, 6-9 p.m. Fresh, organic vegetable and meat entrees prepared by master chefs at Aurora Provisions. To benefit Scarborough Land Trust’s Broadturn Farm Maintenance Fund. 289-1199 or info@scarboroughlandtrust.org.

Saturday, Sept. 15

Book signing, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Nonesuch Books & Cards, Mill Creek Shopping Center, South Portland. Meet Maine author and historian, William David Barry, as he signs copies of his new book, “Maine, The Wilder Half of New England.”

To be included in the calendar, send event information 10 days in advance to cumberlandcounty@keepmecurrent.com.