MONDAY
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Pasta supper, including the option of gluten-free noodles, and featuring homemade meat and vegetarian sauces, focaccia bread, salad, desserts and coffee. 5 to 7 p.m. Unitarian Universalist Church, 1 Middle St., Brunswick. $10 suggested donation. All proceeds from the event will benefit MCHPP, which provides assistance to more than 1,200 families in need each year. Parking is on Middle or Pleasant streets, on Town Hall Place, or Curtis Memorial Library lot.
TUESDAY
Community lunch, noon. Free and open to all. 409 Cumberland Ave., Portland. Provided by Wayside Food Programs and hosted by Avesta Housing. 775-4939.
Community dinner, 5 p.m. 297 Cumberland Ave., Portland. Free and open to community members ages 55 and older and families with children. Provided by Wayside Food Programs and hosted by The Salvation Army. 775-4939.
WEDNESDAY
Free community meal, 5 p.m. Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. The meal is a partnership of Trinity Lutheran Church and Wayside Food Programs. On-site parking is free and is handicapped-accessible. All are welcome.
THURSDAY
Community lunch, noon. 297 Cumberland Ave., Portland. Free and open to community members ages 55 and older. Provided by Wayside Food Programs and hosted by The Salvation Army. 775-4939.
Community dinner, 5:30 p.m. 4 Brentwood St., Portland. Free and open to all. Provided by Wayside Food Programs and hosted by Deering Center Community Church. 775-4939.
Community dinner, 5:30 p.m. 156 High St., Portland. Free and open to all. Provided by Wayside Food Programs and hosted by Williston-Immanuel United Church. 775-4939.
FRIDAY
Due to unforeseen circumstances, North Deering Congregational Church’s haddock chowder and lobster roll luncheon is canceled until further notice.
Souper supper at Saint Mary’s, featuring homemade soup, salad, breads, desserts and beverages. 5 to 7 p.m. Saint Mary’s Episcopal Church, 43 Foreside Road. Falmouth. Free.
SATURDAY
Baked bean supper, including casseroles, salads, homemade breads and desserts. 5 p.m. First Congregational Church, Route 115, Gray. $8, $4 under age 12. Handicapped-accessible. Contact 657-4279, or 657-3279 on the day of supper.
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