Items submitted to Check it Out must be events that benefit nonprofit organizations, and be open to the public. Submissions should be received at least seven days in advance of the event.

Farmington area

Oxford, through Saturday, Sept. 18: Oxford County Fair, gates open 7:30 a.m.; through Friday, 3 p.m. to closing; Saturday, noon to closing. Adults, $5; children under 12, $2, under 3, free; senior citizens day, Thursday, $2. Parking $1.

New Portland, Thursday through Sunday, Sept. 16 through 19: New Portland Lions Club Fair, 4 p.m., Thursday; 2 p.m., Friday; 8 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Includes ATV pull, truck pull, tractor pull, music, fireworks, games. FMI: 628-6255.

Farmington, Saturday, Sept. 18: Baked bean supper, 5 p.m. until sold out, American Legion beano building, Farmington Fairgrounds. Adults, $6; children, $3. Includes American chop suey, hot dogs, coleslaw, rolls and homemade pies.

Jay, Saturday, Sept. 18: Storytelling and songwriting workshop with instructors Steve Muise and Rob Sylvain, 9 a.m .to noon, St. Rose Parish Hall, Church Street. $12 per person; $20 per family. Scholarships available. FMI: 778-0448 or www.foothillsarts.org.

Rangeley, Saturday, Sept. 18: Catholic Women’s Club’s harvest supper, 5 to 7 p.m., Masonic Hall, Richardson Street. Adults, $8; children under 12, $4. Includes turkey, stuffing, potatoes, gravy, squash, cranberry sauce, homemade pie and ice cream, and beverages. Proceeds for scholarship fund.

Strong, Saturday, Sept. 18: Baked bean supper, 5 to 7 p.m., United Methodist Church. Adults, $6; children, $3; family rate available. Includes salads, rolls and desserts. Benefit for the youth program.

Wilton, Saturday, Sept. 18: Gail Saviello memorial tennis scrambles, 8 a.m., Academy Hill Courts. Rain date Sept. 19. FMI or registration: contact Mary Ryan, 645-4878.

Farmington, Sunday, Sept. 19: Lifesong Healing Service with Lorraine Louvat, 2 p.m., St. Joseph’s Church, Middle Street.

Farmington, Sunday through Saturday, Sept. 19 through 25: Farmington Fair, demolition Derby, 7 p.m., Monday and Saturday; ride specials, Monday and Wednesday; The Don Campbell Band, 7 p.m., Wednesday; 4×4 truck pull, Friday; horse racing each day.

Farmington, Wednesday, Sept. 22: CHIPS, child’s identification program, 3 to 6 p.m., Farmington Fair. Includes updates and tooth impressions. Hosted by 15th District Masonic Association of the Grand Lodge of Maine.

Farmington, Wednesday, Sept. 22: Concert featuring Patricia Hayden on piano, Carol Heddon on recorder and Moira Wolohan on cello, 12:15 to 12:45 p.m., Nordica Auditorium, UMF. Donations at the door. Sponsored by Arts Institute of Western Maine.

Farmington, Friday, Sept. 24: Annual Mount Blue football tailgate party, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.; prior to game, Mount Blue High School. $4, hot dog or hamburger meal; $5, grilled chicken meal. Advance tickets can be purchased from any football player at the high school or at Hair Designs Unlimited, K&J Apparel and Rick’s Market.

Farmington, Friday, Sept. 24: Performance by The Two of Hearts featuring French, Italian and Irish songs, Handel and Strauss, and duets from Tosca and La Traviata, 7:30 p.m., Nordica Auditorium, UMF. Adults, $6; seniors, $5; children under 16, free.

Farmington, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 25 and 26: Auditions for two Sandy River Players productions “Inherit the Wind” and “An Evening of Vaudeville,” 1 p.m., Nordica Auditorium, UMF. FMI: 778-2830, 778-7319 or visit www.sandyriverplayers.org.

Phillips, Sept. 25 to Oct. 10: Annual scarecrow reunion is open for viewing 24 hours a day, Main Street.

Strong, Tuesday, Sept. 28: American Red Cross bus blood drive, 2 to 6 p.m., Forster Memorial Building, 11 Main St. FMI: 1-800-432-7376 or 1-800-482-0743.

Farmington, Wednesday, Sept. 29: Franklin County Firemen’s Association meeting featuring talk on hazardous oil and waste materials by Peter Blanchard from DEP, 7 p.m., Fire Station. Open to the public. FMI: 778-3235.

Farmington, Wednesday, Sept. 29: Legislative debate, 6 to 9 p.m., Thomas Auditorium, UMF. Hosted by Farmington-Wilton Chamber of Commerce. Features local Senators and Representatives. Open to the public.

Farmington Falls, Friday, Oct. 1: Benefit potluck and baked bean supper for Michael Porter, 5 to 7 p.m., Fire Station. Donations accepted at the door.

Farmington, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 1 and 2: Sandy River Players present the musical comedy “The Fantasticks,” 7:30 p.m., Mount Blue High School auditorium. Adults, $12.50; seniors and students, $8.50. Tickets available at Howard’s Rexall, Farmington or at the door. FMI: contact Sarah Sloane, 778-4770 or e-mail [email protected].

Farmington, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 8, 9 and 10: Sandy River Players present the musical comedy “The Fantasticks,” 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m., Sunday, Mount Blue High School auditorium. Adults, $12.50; seniors and students, $8.50. Tickets available at Howard’s Rexall, Farmington or at the door. FMI: contact Sarah Sloane, 778-4770 or e-mail [email protected].

Carrabassett Valley, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 9 and 10: Upcountry Artists’ annual art and craft show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, Sugarloaf Mountain Base Lodge. Free.

Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 9: Contradance with Franklin County Fiddlers with John McIntire calling, 8 to 11 p.m.; 7:30 p.m., basic workshop, Grange Hall, Bridge Street. $5; $10 family max. FMI: 397-2241, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.starleft.org.

Oxford Hills area (Norway, Paris)

Oxford, through Saturday, Sept. 18: Oxford County Fair, gates open 7:30 a.m.; through Friday, 3 p.m. to closing; Saturday, noon to closing. Adults, $5; children under 12, $2, under 3, free; senior citizens day, Thursday, $2. Parking $1.

Albany, Thursday, Sept. 16: Benefit supper for Franklin Barton, 5:30 p.m., Hunt’s Corner Road. Adults $6; under age 12, $3.

Norway, Thursday through Saturday, Sept. 16, through 18: Stephens Memorial Hospital Thrift Shop’s coat and jacket sale, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Thursday and Friday; Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Danforth Street.

Bethel, Friday through Sunday, Sept. 17 through 19: Bethel Harvest Fest, Chamber of Commerce and Bethel Common. Includes tours and open house, arts and crafts festival, bicycle tour, chowder cook-off. FMI: 824-2282.

Monmouth, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Sept. 17, 18 and 19: Country Music weekend, Beaver Brook Campground. FMI: 933-2108.

Bar Mills, Saturday, Sept. 18: Fifties swing dance with Al Doane’s Swing Band, 7:30 to 11 p.m., Saco River Grange Hall. Adults, $10; students and seniors, $8. For reservations: 929-6472.

Buckfield, Saturday, Sept. 18: Oddfellow Theater presents “Lonesomes and Twosomes” with Karen Montanaro and Jackie Reifer. 7:30 p.m.; doors open, 7 p.m. Adults, $10; seniors, $8; children under 12, $6.

Harrison, Saturday, Sept. 18: Chicken pie supper, 5 and 6 p.m., Bolster’s Mills United Methodist Church. Adults, $7; children under 12, $3. Menu includes potatoes, vegetables, dessert and beverage. Reservations by confirmation only by calling 583-9024; no messages. Handicapped accessible.

Norway, Saturday, Sept. 18: Fall flower arranging workshop with Michael Desplaines of Copperline Ranch, 10 a.m. to noon, Matolcsy Art Center, 480 Main St. $35 includes materials. Bring a container or vase. FMI: 743-8033.

Otisfield, Saturday, Sept. 18: Yard sale, bake sale and bottle drive, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Community Hall, Route 121. Donations welcome. FMI: e-mail Ruth Wilson at [email protected].

Paris, Saturday, Sept. 18: “Fruits of the Vineyard” workshop with Jerry Rodman of Litchfield. Carpool from McLaughlin Foundation, 97 Main St. at 12:30 p.m. to return by 6 p.m.; or arrive in Litchfield at 2 p.m. Members, $10; nonmembers, $15. Preregister by calling 743-8820. Vineyard tour, learn grape growing and harvesting, wine tasting.

Stoneham, Saturday, Sept. 18: Thrift shop and bake sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donations can be left at Stoneham Church.

Waterford, Saturday, Sept. 18: Waterford World Fair Association summer season dance, 8 p.m. to midnight, at the Fairgrounds, North Waterford. $8 per person. Live band music, refreshments on sale.

West Paris, Saturday, Sept. 18: Public supper, 5 to 6 p.m., Grange Hall, Church Street. Adults, $6; children under 12, $3. Includes homemade desserts.

Harrison, Sunday, Sept. 19: Roast beef supper, 5 to 6 p.m., Calvary Community Church. Adults, $7; children under 12, $3.

Locke Mills, Sunday, Sept. 19: Memorial hymn sing, 6:30 p.m., Locke Mills Union Church. FMI: 674-2259.

Oxford, Sunday, Sept. 19: Hosanna Church presents Missionary Evangelist Reverend E. Howard Anderson, 6:30 p.m., 109 Schoolhouse Road. FMI: 539-2295.

Oxford, Sunday, Sept. 19: Lake Thompson Fish and Game fall shoot, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Paine Road. Rain date Sunday, Sept. 26. Running Deer and trap shooting. Prizes for winners. FMI: contact Art Bellwood, 539-2322.

Paris, Sunday, Sept. 19: Norway Paris Fish and Game chicken shoots, running deer competitions, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., shooting range, Buckfield Road, Route 117. $2.50. FMI: contact Mark Truman, 743-7445.

West Paris, Sunday, Sept. 19: Bingo to support our troops, 1 p.m., Town Office. $1 per card; 12 cards, $10. FMI: 674-2114 or 674-2708.

West Paris, Sunday, Sept. 19: Maine Kantele Consort concert, 2 p.m., Finnish American Center, Maple Street. Follows the Finnish American Heritage Society membership meeting. Coffee social follows. Public invited.

Norway, Monday, Sept. 20: Stephen’s Memorial Hospital blood drive, 7 a.m. to noon, Ripley Medical Building Conference Room, 181 Main St. FMI: 1-800-482-0743.

Harrison, Saturday, Sept. 25: Chicken pie supper, 5 and 6 p.m.; third seating to follow as needed, Bolsters Mills United Methodist Church. Adults, $7; children under 12, $3. Reservations by confirmation: 583-9024 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.; do not leave a message. Handicapped accessible.

Stoneham, Saturday, Sept. 25: Thrift shop and bake sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donations can be left at Stoneham Church.

Waterford, Saturday, Sept. 25: Waterford World Fair Association summer season dance, 8 p.m. to midnight, at the Fairgrounds, North Waterford. $8 per person. Live band music, refreshments on sale.

Locke Mills, Saturday, Sept. 25: Old fashioned dance, 8 to 11 p.m., Town Hall. Music by Richard Felt Orchestra. FMI: contact Joyce Hathaway, 674-2259.

Paris, Sunday, Sept. 26: Norway Paris Fish and Game chicken shoots, running deer competitions, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., shooting range, Buckfield Road, Route 117. $2.50. FMI: contact Mark Truman, 743-7445.

Hartford, Saturday, Oct. 2: Clothing sale, 9 to 11:30 a.m., Clothing Center, Church Street. Winter clothing available.

Norway, Saturday, Oct. 9: Musical performance by Leah Wolfsong and Reinaldo Cortez, 7 p.m., doors open, 6:30 p.m., Fare Share Commons, Main Street. Adults, $8; children under 12, free. Proceeds for Fare Share Coop.

Oxford, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 9 and 10: Down East Sled Dog Club trade and seminar fair, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday, Oxford County Fairgrounds. $1. FMI: contact Kathy Pickett, 539-4324 or e-mail [email protected].

South Paris, Saturday, Oct. 16: Swingin’ Bears Square Dance Club hosts a mainstream and plus level dance with caller Walter Lougee and cueing the rounds with Carol Stewart, 7 to 10 p.m., Oxford Hills Middle School, Pine Street. FMI: contact Sue Corning, 743-7176 or Eleanor Herrick, 782-4050.

Harrison, Saturday, Oct. 16: Chicken pie supper, 5 and 6 p.m., Bolster’s Mills United Methodist Church. Adults, $7; children under 12, $3. Menu includes potato, vegetable, dessert and beverage. Reservations by confirmation only by calling 583-9024; no messages. Handicapped accessible.

West Paris, Sunday, Oct. 17: Bingo to support our troops, 1 p.m., Town Office. $1 per card; 12 cards, $10. FMI: 674-2114 or 674-2708.

River Valley area (Rumford)

Oxford, through Saturday, Sept. 18: Oxford County Fair, gates open 7:30 a.m.; through Friday, 3 p.m. to closing; Saturday, noon to closing. Adults, $5; children under 12, $2, under 3, free; senior citizens day, Thursday, $2. Parking $1.

Rumford, Thursday through Sunday, Sept. 16 through Sept. 19: Plymouth Owner’s Club meet and tour of 1928-1932 Four-Cylinder Plymouths, The Madison Motel, Route 2. FMI: 364-3241.

Rumford, Thursday, Sept. 16: Boiled dinner, 4:30 until sold out, VFW 1641, Waldo Street. Adults, $6; children under 12, $2.50. Includes coffee, tea, punch and dessert.

Bethel, Friday through Sunday, Sept. 17 through 19: Bethel Harvest Fest, Chamber of Commerce and Bethel Common. Includes tours and open house, arts and crafts festival, bicycle tour, chowder cook-off. FMI: 824-2282.

Dixfield, Saturday, Sept. 18: Harvest Festival, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dixfield Congregational Church, on the hill. Fresh picked apples, pumpkins, baked goods. Chicken barbecue, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. $7. Includes 1/2 chicken, baked beans, coleslaw, potato salad, roll and apple crisp. For $25 takeout dinner for four call 562-4582.

Rangeley, Saturday, Sept. 18: Catholic Women’s Club’s harvest supper, 5 to 7 p.m., Masonic Hall, Richardson Street. Adults, $8; children under 12, $4. Includes turkey, stuffing, potatoes, gravy, squash, cranberry sauce, homemade pie and ice cream, and beverages. Proceeds for scholarship fund.

Rumford, Saturday, Sept. 18: Chisholm Ski Team bottle drive, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Participants meet at the information booth.

Rumford, Saturday, Sept. 18: Tag, bake. and book sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Public Library.

Rumford, Saturday, Sept. 18: Benefit for Bonnie Brann Clement, Italian dinner theater featuring The Wingnuts, dinner and performance, 5 to 7 p.m.; dance with Drop Zone, 7:30-11:30 p.m. Eagles Hall. Dinner/theater: Adults, $12; children, $6. Dance: $6; over 21 only. Combo ticket: $15. Tickets available at Paradise Spa, 125 Main St., Mexico or call Keith or Kelly Sastamoine,562-4874.

Rumford, Saturday, Sept. 18: Maine Children’s Cancer Walk, 9 a.m., Hosmer Field. Sponsor sheets available at Z & Z Variety, Four Corners, River Valley Grill or Davis Florist. FMI: contact Sandee, 364-2548, Dee, 369-0619 or Debi, 364-2479. Donations can be sent to Sandee Welch, 464 Virgin St., Rumford, ME, 04276-2330.

Locke Mills, Sunday, Sept. 19: Memorial hymn sing, 6:30 p.m., Locke Mills Union Church.

Mexico, Sunday, Sept. 19: Concert by music duo Jennifer McPherson and Timothy Blodgett II, 3 p.m., First Baptist Church.

Rumford, Sunday, Sept. 19: Rumford Elks Lodge 862 annual soccer shoot-out, registration, 8:30 a.m.; shoot-out, 9 a.m., Hosmer Field. FMI: 364-2479.

Dixfield, Monday, Sept. 20: Preschool story time, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Ludden Memorial Library. FMI: 562-8838.

Peru, Monday, Sept. 20: Families in Crisis Task Force community luncheon, noon to 1 p.m., Rockemeka Grange, 92 Peru Center Road. Includes roast beef, mashed potatoes, vegetable and dessert. Donations accepted.

Mexico, Tuesday, Sept. 21: Preschool story and craft hour for children ages 2 to 5, 10 a.m., Public Library. Craft of the day will be acrobats. FMI: 364-3281.

Mexico, Wednesday, Sept. 22: Greater Rumford Area Ministers’ Pantry Service will serve a free lunch, noon, Town Office.

Rumford, Thursday, Sept. 23: Stuffed pork chop supper, 5 p.m. until sold out, American Legion Post 24, Congress Street. $6. Members and public welcome.

Rumford, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 24 and 25: River Valley Expo, 4 to 7 p.m., Friday; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Mountain Valley High School. Friday, 4-7 p.m. Free. FMI: contact Rosie, 369-0396.

Rumford, Friday, Sept. 24: Rumford Association for the Advancement of Performing Arts auditions for this year’s Christmas show, 6:30 p.m., Mountain Valley High School, Muskie Auditorium. Selected script can be viewed at Public Library. FMI: contact Duane, 364-9076 or Bob, 364-2586.

Lewiston area

Oxford, through Saturday, Sept. 18: Oxford County Fair, gates open 7:30 a.m.; through Friday, 3 p.m. to closing; Saturday, noon to closing. Adults, $5; children under 12, $2, under 3, free; senior citizens day, Thursday, $2. Parking $1.

Auburn, Thursday, Sept. 16: Baby’s night out, 6 to 6:20 p.m. Public Library, Auburn Mall. Stories, songs and fun.

Lewiston, Thursday, Sept. 16: Lots to Gardens harvest celebration, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Knox Street Garden, 61 Knox St. FMI: 753-6944.

Lewiston, Thursday, Sept. 16: Bates College Museum of Art presents “New Acquisitions: Local and Global Contemporary Photography,” 7 p.m., Olin Arts Center. On view until May 30, 2005.

Greene, Friday, Sept. 17: Gospel music concert with The Campbells, 7 p.m., Baptist Church, 102 Main St. FMI: contact Pastor Chet Garrison, 946-5505.

Lewiston, Friday, Sept. 17: Bookin’ It with Babies, 10 a.m., Public Library.

Lewiston, Friday, Sept. 17: Advocates for Children “Cookies and Crafts,” 10 to 11 a.m., B Street Community Building, 57 Birch St., Suite 204. FMI: 783-3990.

Lewiston, Friday, Sept. 17: Dance with Jackie O and George, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Central Hall, Lisbon Street. Includes line dancing and beginners. FMI: 783-6667 or 784-3749.

Lewiston, Friday, Sept. 17: American Red Cross bus blood drive, 6:46 a.m. to 1 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St. FMI: 1-800-432-7376 or 1-800-482-0743.

Monmouth, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Sept. 17, 18 and 19: Country Music weekend, Beaver Brook Campground. FMI: 933-2108.

Auburn, Saturday, Sept. 18: Story time with Judy D’Amour and her cat Moxie, 10 a.m., Public Library, Auburn Mall. Singing, playing and making apple prints to take home.

Auburn, Saturday, Sept. 18: Bean and American chop suey supper, 5 to 6: 30 p.m., St. Philip’s Church. Adults, $5; children under 12, $3; under 5, free.

Auburn, Saturday, Sept. 18: Bean supper, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., American Legion, 71 South Main St. Adults, $6; children and seniors, $4.50; under 5, $2.50.

Auburn, Saturday, Sept. 18: Bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m., United Methodist Church, 439 Park Ave. Adults, $6; children, $3.

Buckfield, Saturday, Sept. 18: Oddfellow Theater presents “Lonesomes and Twosomes” with Karen Montanaro and Jackie Reifer. 7:30 p.m.; doors open, 7 p.m. Adults, $10; seniors, $8; children under 12, $6.

Brunswick, Saturday, Sept. 18: Family Arts Festival presents “Art Free For All,” 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Town Mall, Maine St; rain site at Jr. High gymnasium, Columbia Avenue. Includes Live music, hands-on workshops and theater. FMI: 798-6964 or visit www.baaca.org.

Lewiston, Saturday, Sept. 18: Memory Crop, an adult day of album making, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Lewiston High School. $25; includes lunch. Proceeds for Maine Alzheimer’s Association. FMI: 784-3402 or e-mail [email protected].

Lewiston, Saturday, Sept. 18: Baked bean supper, 4 to 6 p.m., The First Universalist Pentecostal Church, 715 College St. Adults, $6; children under 10, $3. Includes hot dogs, coleslaw, potato salad, American chop suey, rolls, desserts and beverages. FMI: 784-9711.

Lewiston, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 18 and 19: Jehovah’s Witness circuit convention, 9:40 a.m. to 4 p.m., Colisee, 190 Birch St. Free. FMI: contact Dennis Snelling, 445-3070.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Sept. 18: United Society of Shakers present a R & R spinning demonstration, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Shaker Village, 707 Shaker Road. Free. FMI: 926-4597.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Sept. 18: Smorgasbord supper, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Grange. Adults, $6; children under 12, $3. Includes homemade desserts and beverages. Chicken pies available, $7 each; 2 for $12. FMI: 998-2586.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Sept. 18: Bean supper, 5 to 6 p.m., AMVETS Post 6. Adults, $6; children under 12, $2; under 6, free. Includes biscuits, coleslaw, brown bread, hot dogs, American chop suey and homemade pies.

Pownal, Saturday, Sept. 18: Baked bean supper, 5 and 6 p.m, Pownal Center Congregational Church. Adults, $6; children under 12, $3. Includes potato salad, coleslaw, spaghetti, rolls, pies and cakes.

Sabattus, Saturday, Sept. 18: Baked bean and casserole supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Our Lady of the Rosary Parish. Adults, $6; children under 12, $3. Includes desserts and beverages. FMI: contact Roland St.Amant, 375-6586.

Lewiston, Sunday, Sept. 19: Lewiston Singles Club dance, 7 to 11 p.m., C & J Hall, 711 Webster St. $8/$7. Music by Clary Hill.

Lewiston, Sunday, Sept. 19: American Red Cross bus blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. Peter and Paul’s Church, 49 Ash St. FMI: 1-800-432-7376 or 1-800-482-0743.

Lewiston, Monday, Sept. 20: Bookin’ It with Babies, 10 a.m., Public Library.

Lewiston, Monday, Sept. 20: Advocates for children play group, 10 to 11 a.m., B Street Community Building, 57 Birch St., Suite 204. FMI: 783-3990.

Lisbon, Monday, Sept. 20: American Red Cross blood drive, 2 to 7 p.m., VFW Post 9459, 52 Lisbon St., Route 196. FMI: 1-800-432-7376 or 1-800-482-0743.

Auburn, Tuesday, Sept. 21: Auburn Public Library’s annual Corporators’ meeting and “APL History” presentation by Ms. Benhke’s Webster School class of 04, 6:30 p.m., High Street Congregational Church, 106 Pleasant St.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 21: Preschool stories, 10 a.m., Public Library.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 21: American Red Cross bus blood drive, 3 to 8 p.m., Bates College, Chase Hall Lounge, Campus Avenue. FMI: 1-800-432-7376 or 1-800-482-0743.

Auburn, Wednesday, Sept. 22: Preschool story hour, 9:30 to 10 a.m., Public Library, Auburn Mall.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Sept. 22: Countryside Dancers club night, free lessons, 6 to 7 p.m.; regular lessons, 7 to 8 p.m.; dancing, 8 to 9:30 p.m., C & J Hall, 711 Webster St.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Sept. 22: L-A Arts presents “The Great Dinosaur Mystery” children’s show, 10 a.m., Lewiston Middle School, 75 Central Ave. $3.

Lisbon Falls, Wednesday, Sept. 22: Open Mic and Showcase presents “Final Edit” with Brian Soucy, 7 p.m.; sign-up for open mike, 6:30 p.m.; open mike performers follow featured artist, Lisbon Teen Center Coffee House, 32 Main St. All ages welcome. Free. FMI: 353-3010.

Greene, Thursday and Friday, Sept. 23 and 24: The Royal River Chorus presents barbershop singing, 7 p.m. Thursday and 2 and 7 p.m. Friday, Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. Free. Doors open an hour before show. FMI: 946-5311.

Lewiston, Friday, Sept. 24: Bookin’ It with Babies, 10 a.m., Public Library.

Lewiston, Friday, Sept. 24: Advocates for Children “Cookies and Crafts,” 10 to 11 a.m., B Street Community Building, 57 Birch St., Suite 204. FMI: 783-3990.

Lisbon, Friday, Sept. 24: Meatloaf dinner, 5 to 6:30 p.m., VFW Post 9459, Route 196. Adults, $5; children under 10, $2.50. Includes mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetables, dinner rolls, desserts, and coffee or tea. FMI: 353-2152.

Lisbon, Friday, Sept. 24: New England boiled dinner, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall, 27 Village St. Adults, $6; children under 12, $3.50; pre-school, free.

Portland, Friday, Sept. 24: Dance, 7 to 11 p.m., Elks Lodge, Congress Street. Free. Music by Vintage.

Auburn, Saturday, Sept. 25: “Grandma’s Old Bag of Tales: Bedtime Stories from India,” 10 a.m., Public Library, Auburn Mall. For children grades 2 through 6.

Auburn, Saturday, Sept. 25: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., American Legion, 71 South Main St. Rain date, Oct. 2. Benefit for Veteran projects.

Bowdoin, Saturday, Sept. 25: Harvest Days Baked bean supper and dance, Community Building, Route 125. Supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m.; adults, $5; children under 12, $2.50; under 5, free. Dance, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; $8 single; $15 per couple. Music by DJ JP Classics. FMI: contact Lois, 576-2929.

Lewiston, Saturday Sept. 25: Countryside Dancers dance, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., C & J Hall, 711 Webster St.

Lisbon, Saturday, Sept. 25: Baked bean and ham supper, 5 and 6:30 p.m., Lisbon Methodist Church, School Street. Adults, $6; children, $2.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Sept. 25: United Society of Shakers present a blacksmithing demonstration and apple Saturday orchard walk, demonstration, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; orchard walk, 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m., Shake Village, 707 Shaker Road. Free. Reservation required for orchard walk. FMI: 926-4597.

Auburn, Sunday, Sept. 26: Golf tournament to benefit the Gray-New Gloucester football program, 11 a.m.; registration at 10 a.m., Foxridge Golf Course, 550 Penley Corner Road. $75, includes greens fees, golf cart and barbecue. FMI: contact Wanda Thomas, 926-3104.

Auburn, Sunday, Sept. 26: Public breakfast, 8 to 11 a.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $3/$4. Includes coffee and juice. Benefit for Blue Christmas for Needy Children. FMI: 784-6883.

Manchester, Sunday, Sept. 26: Antique show and sale plus craft and collectable show, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Grange Hall, Route 202, Lewiston Road. Admission, $1.50. Sponsored by Manchester Grange 172. FMI about antique show: contact Ruth Daggett at 623-3436; about craft and collectable show: contact Anne Whitman at 622-1338.

Lewiston, Sunday, Sept. 26: Lewiston Singles Club dance, 7 to 11 p.m., C & J Hall, 711 Webster St. $8/$7. Music by Wild Horse.

Lewiston, Sunday, Sept. 26: Gospel music and testimony by Teen Challenge Choir, 9:30 a.m., First Assembly of God Church, 70 Hogan Road.

Lewiston, Sunday, Sept. 26: Singer, speaker and author Jeff Steinburg with the Jeff Steinburg Ministry Team, 10:45 a.m., South Lewiston Baptist Church, 1919 Lisbon Road. FMI: 783-3316.

Lewiston, Monday, Sept. 27: Bookin’ It with Babies, 10 a.m., Public Library.

Lewiston, Monday, Sept. 27: Advocates for children play group, 10 to 11 a.m., B Street Community Building, 57 Birch St., Suite 204. FMI: 783-3990.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 28: Preschool stories, 10 a.m., Public Library.

Auburn, Wednesday, Sept. 29: Preschool story hour, 9:30 to 10 a.m., Public Library, Auburn Mall.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Sept. 29: Countryside Dancers club night, free lessons, 6 to 7 p.m.; review regular lessons, 7 to 8 p.m.; dancing, 8 to 9:30 p.m., C & J Hall, 711 Webster St.

Auburn, Thursday, Sept. 30: Book discussion: “The Lovely Bones” by Alice Sebold, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Book Burrow and Cafe, 1-B Great Falls Plaza.

Casco, Saturday, Oct. 2: Baked bean supper, 5 to 6 p.m., Crescent Lake Community Hall, Route 11, Webbs Mills. Adults, $6; children under 12, $3; under 5, free. Includes hot dogs, American chop suey, salads, breads, beverage and homemade pies.

Casco, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 2 and 3: Maine Crafts Show, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Point Sebago Resort, off Route 302. FMI: contact Deb Grant, 364-4146, e-mail [email protected], or visit www.pointsebago.com.

Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 2: Martindale Country Club annual benefit walk, 8:30 a.m.; registration, 7:30 a.m., Pettengill School. FMI: contact Virginia Starbird at 784-0108.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Oct. 2: United Society of Shakers’ apple Saturday orchard walk, 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m., Shake Village, 707 Shaker Road. Free. Reservation required. FMI: 926-4597.

Pownal, Saturday, Oct. 2: Baked bean supper, 4:30 top 6 p.m., North Pownal United Methodist Church, 851 Lawrence Road. Adults, $6; children, $3. FMI: contact Nancy, 688-4481. Handicapped accessible.

Lewiston, Sunday, Oct. 3: Lewiston Singles Club dance, 7 to 11 p.m., C & J Hall, 711 Webster St. $8/$7. Music by Patio Cowboys.

Auburn, Wednesday, Oct. 6: Preschool story hour, 9:30 to 10 a.m., Public Library, Auburn Mall.

Auburn, Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 6 and 7: L-A Arts present the German foreign film “Good Bye, Lenin,” 7 p.m., Central Maine Community College, 1250 Turner St. $5/$7. FMI: 1-800-639-2919, 782-7228 or visit www.laarts.org.

Auburn, Thursday, Oct. 7: Baby’s night out, 6 to 6:20 p.m. Public Library, Auburn Mall. Stories, songs and fun.

Portland, Friday, Oct. 8: Dance, 7 to 11 p.m., Elks Lodge, Congress Street. Free. Music by Vintage.

Winthrop, Friday, Oct. 8: Fish chowder luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Winthrop Congregational Church. Adults, $5.50. Takeout available. Proceeds for the church. Handicapped accessible.

Bowdoin, Saturday, Oct. 9: Harvest supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., West Bowdoin Parish Hall. Adults, $5.50; children under 12, $2.75; preschool, free. Includes red flannel hash.

Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 9: Bates College Museum of Art presents “Wendu Gu: Art from Middle Kingdom to Biological Millennium,” 7:30 p.m., Olin Arts Center. On view until Oct. 9.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Oct. 9: United Society of Shakers’ apple Saturday orchard walk, 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m., Shake Village, 707 Shaker Road. Free. Reservation required. FMI: 926-4597.

Lewiston, Sunday, Oct. 10: Lewiston Singles Club dance, 7 to 11 p.m., C & J Hall, 711 Webster St. $8/$7. Music by Wild Horse.

Auburn, Wednesday, Oct. 13: Preschool story hour, 9:30 to 10 a.m., Public Library, Auburn Mall.

Manchester, Saturday, Oct. 16: Craft and collectable show, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Grange Hall, Route 202, Lewiston Road. Admission, $1.50. Sponsored by Manchester Grange 172. FMI: contact Anne Whitman at 622-1338.

Lewiston, Sunday, Oct. 17: Lewiston Singles Club dance, 7 to 11 p.m., C & J Hall, 711 Webster St. $8/$7. Music by Steve and the Good Ole Boys.

Auburn, Wednesday, Oct. 20: Preschool story hour, 9:30 to 10 a.m., Public Library, Auburn Mall.

Auburn, Thursday, Oct. 21: Baby’s night out, 6 to 6:20 p.m. Public Library, Auburn Mall. Stories, songs and fun.

Portland, Friday, Oct. 22: Dance, 7 to 11 p.m., Elks Lodge, Congress Street. Free. Music by Vintage.

Lewiston, Sunday, Oct. 24: Lewiston Singles Club dance, 7 to 11 p.m., C & J Hall, 711 Webster St. $8/$7. Music by Bill Trowell.

Auburn, Wednesday, Oct. 27: Preschool story hour, 9:30 to 10 a.m., Public Library, Auburn Mall.

Lewiston, Friday, Oct. 29: Bates College Museum of Art presents “Videodrome II,” 7 p.m., Olin Arts Center. On view until Dec. 18.

Portland, Friday, Oct. 29: Dance, 7 to 11 p.m., Elks Lodge, Congress Street. Free. Music by Vintage.

Sabattus, Saturday, Oct. 30: Bean and casserole supper, 5 to 6 p.m., Jaques Cartier Club, 14 Wales Road. Adults, $6; children, $2.50. Dance follows supper. FMI: 375-6214.

Lewiston, Sunday, Oct. 31: Lewiston Singles Club dance, 7 to 11 p.m., C & J Hall, 711 Webster St. $8/$7. Music by Sounds Unlimited.

Casco, Saturday, Nov. 6: Baked bean supper, 5 to 6 p.m., Crescent Lake Community Hall, Route 11, Webbs Mills. Adults, $6; children under 12, $3; under 5, free. Includes hot dogs, American chop suey, salads, breads, beverage and homemade pies.

Winthrop, Friday, Nov. 12: Fish chowder luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Winthrop Congregational Church. Adults, $5.50. Takeout available. Proceeds for the church. Handicapped accessible.

Manchester, Sunday, Nov. 28: Antique show and sale plus craft and collectable show, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Grange Hall, Route 202, Lewiston Road. Admission, $1.50. Sponsored by Manchester Grange 172. FMI about antique show: contact Ruth Daggett at 623-3436; about craft and collectable show: contact Anne Whitman at 622-1338.