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The South Portland-Cape Elizabeth Chamber of Commerce is hosting outdoor movie events on July 18 and Aug. 1 at Bug Light Park.

The Summer Movie Nights in the Park schedule features “Minions: The Rise of Gru” on Tuesday, July 18 and “Sing 2” on Tuesday, Aug. 1.

The Aug. 1 event will be held in conjunction with other National Night Out activities.

The movies will begin at sunset (about 8 p.m.). Organizers recommend that patrons arrive earlier for parking, claim spots and get food. More information regarding food trucks will be announced.

The events are free and no registration is required.

South Portland invites community members to help shape the future of the city

The South Portland Planning Department invited members of the South Portland Community to take part in its Comprehensive Plan update. People of all ages who live, work, and recreate in South Portland are encouraged to share their ideas and vision for the city’s future to help create a framework to guide city policy and programs during the next decade.

South Portland Comprehensive Plan team members and community members connect at the South Portland Skatepark grand opening on June 21, 2023. Courtesy photo

There are several ways that community members can share their input this summer during the engagement phase of the Comprehensive Plan update. Visit the Comprehensive Plan update website (www.southportland2040.com) to learn more about the opportunities to get involved:

· Stop by a SoPo2040 table this summer at a community event. The Comprehensive Plan team will be out tabling at community events during the next several months with ways to share ideas for the city’s future.

· Contribute to the SoPo2040 interactive map. Visitors to the Comprehensive Plan website can make recommendations for specific areas in the city on the city’s crowdmap.

· Submit ideas. Send thoughts directly to the planning team via email, compplan@southportland.org, or through the online contact form.

· Lead a conversation. Inspire people who live or spend time in South Portland to share ideas for the city’s future. Use the facilitation guide and submit notes from a discussion electronically via the website or in person at the Planning Division office.

· Attend a Comprehensive Plan Committee meeting. Learn more about the Comprehensive Plan update and how to get involved by attending the committee’s monthly meeting every first Wednesday of the month. See the City Calendar for meeting times, locations and agendas.

Fontaine Family raises funds for Make-A-Wish Maine

Members of Fontaine Family Team presented a donation check to Make-A-Wish Maine in June. Courtesy photo

The Fontaine Family – The Real Estate Leader team raised more than $24,000 for Make-A-Wish Maine at its 10th annual Bid for Wishes Virtual Auction hosted on Facebook. The team acquired more than 300 items from Maine businesses and individuals.

Fontaine has been fundraising for Make-A-Wish Maine since 2009 starting with the Walk for Wishes events and has raised more than $140,000. Fontaine Family Team has been providing a platform for local businesses and individuals to make a difference in the lives of seriously ill children by donating items, collecting, and dropping off items, and bidding on items.

For more information or to support Fontaine Family’s fundraising efforts for Make-A-Wish Maine, visit BrendaFontaine.com.