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

Farmington, Wednesday, Oct. 18: Movie, “Indochine,” 7 p.m. Last days of the French colonial regime in Indochina. Lincoln auditorium, UMF Roberts Learning Center. Free. FMI: 778-7420.

Farmington, Wednesday, Oct. 18: Brian Bergeron will perform, 7:15 p.m. UMF students can register to win a free Ipod nano and a $15 music card. The Landing, UMF Olsen Student Center. Free. FMI: [email protected], 778-7346.

Jay, Wednesday, Oct. 18: Meet the candidate night, 6 to 9 p.m., VFW Hall. Sponsored by the Frank Mitchell VFW 3335 Auxiliary.

Farmington, Thursday, Oct. 19: Comedian Jim Lauletta will perform, 7:15 p.m. The Landing, UMF Olsen Student Center. Free. FMI: [email protected], 778-7346.

Farmington, Thursday through Sunday, Oct. 19, 20, 21 and 22: Theatre UMF presents “The Diviners,” 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday, Alumni Theatre on the UMF campus. Ticket reservations can be made by calling the Theatre Box Office at 778-7465.

New Sharon, Thursday, Oct. 19: Story hour, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., New Sharon-Jim Ditzler Memorial Library.

Farmington, Friday, Oct. 20: Potluck supper, 6 p.m., St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 59 High St. Bring food or beverage to share. Followed by 7 p.m presentation by Sascha Deri on “Renewable Energy Basics for Homeowners.” FMI: contact Rachel Jackson Hodsdon, 778-6101.

Farmington, Friday, Oct. 20: Game Show: UMF Star or Dud Search at 7:15 p.m. Cash prizes of $50, $35 and $15 for UMF students. The Landing, UMF Olsen Student Center. Free, open to the public.

Chesterville, Saturday, Oct. 21: Bean supper, 4 to 6 p.m., Grange Hall. Adults, $6; children, $3. Includes red flannel hash, chop suey, salads, casseroles, biscuits and homemade pies.

Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 21: Harvest dinner and dance, sponsored by Farmington Emblem Club 460. Boiled dinner from 6 to 7 p.m. dancing from 7 to 11 p.m., featuring “The Hooligans.” Donation $25 per couple, members and guests. Tickets, 778-4726.

Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 21: Music: Laura Kargal, piano rendition of Mozart, Chopin and Janacek, 7:30 p.m., Nordica Auditorium, UMF Merrill Hall. Adults $7; seniors $6; children under 16 and UMF students with I.D. free, open to the public.

Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 21: Mt. Blue High School Jazz Band’s Autumn dance with Al Corey Big Band, 8 p.m., Mt. Blue High School gym. Adults, $15; seniors, $13; students, $10. Tickets available at Mickey’s Hallmark. Free dance clinic with Gary Smith at 7 p.m. Refreshments available. FMI: contact Karen Beacham, 778-3561.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, Oct. 21: Baked bean and casserole supper, 4:30 to 7 p.m., American Legion, 17 Reynolds Avenue. Will deliver within a 5-mile radius.

Livermore, Saturday, Oct. 21: Fall Festival, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Washburn-Norlands Living History Center, 290 Norlands Rd. FMI: call 897-4366 or e-mail [email protected].

Livermore, Saturday, Oct. 21: LaClaire performance, 7 p.m., North Livermore Baptist Church. Refreshments will be served. Free-will offering will be taken.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, Oct. 21: Four-church harvest festival, 5:30 p.m., Eaton Memorial Methodist Church. Potluck supper, “Razzy” the clown, children’s and adult games. Hosted by the Wilton, Eaton Memorial, North Jay and Livermore Methodist churches. Free.

Rome, Saturday, Oct. 21: Bean supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Mt. Philip Grange. Adults, $6; children under 5, free; family of four or more, $20. Includes three kinds of beans, two types of chop suey, hot dogs, coleslaw, rolls, corn bread, brown bread, homemade pies. All you can eat. Takeout available.

Salem, Saturday, Oct. 21: Craft show and demonstration, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Salem Community Building. Crafters demonstrate and sell crafts. Food and puzzle sale by the Pine Tree Club. Homemade donuts and coffee available and a lunch at noon time. Sponsored by the Salem Mt. Valley Crafters and Salem Pine Tree Club.

Farmington, Sunday, Oct. 22: UMF Sunday Film Series “American History X,” 7 p.m., Lincoln Auditorium, UMF.

Farmington, Sunday, Oct. 22: Horse farm open to the public, noon to 4 p.m., Farmington Fair Grounds. One of 11 Maine horse farms open its doors for a behind-the-scenes look at harness racing. Door prizes, coloring books and stickers for children; refreshments. Sponsored by Maine Harness Racing Promotion Board. FMI: Rick Cushing, 778-3430.

Farmington, Monday, Oct. 23: Pumpkin decorating at 7:15 p.m. at the Landing, UMF Olsen Student Center, free and open to the public.

Farmington, Wednesday, Oct. 25: Movie: “Afrique, je te plumerai,” 7 p.m., French with English subtitles, Lincoln Auditorium, UMF Roberts Learning Center. Free and open to the public.

Farmington, Wednesday, Oct. 25: Video screening “Iraq for Sale: The War Profiteers,” 7 p.m., University of Maine at Farmington North Dining Hall, in the Student Center. Donations accepted. Sponsored by Western Mountains Peace Action Workshop and UMF’s student oganization, SEA-Change. Discussion following the film. FMI: 652-2377.

Farmington, Thursday, Oct. 26: Common Ground: Theatrical Production-Taxing Maine at 11:30 a.m., Lincoln Auditorium, UMF Roberts Learning Center, free and open to the public.

Farmington, Thursday, Oct. 26: Halloween dance at 10:07 p.m.. Dress up in your favorite costume and head to the Beaver Productions Halloween dance, South dining hall, UMF Olsen Student Center. Public admission, $3, UMF students with ID, free, open to the public.

Chesterville, Saturday, Oct. 28: Rummage and food sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Chesterville Grange Hall. Household items, clothes and homemade food.

Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 28: Community harvest dinner, noon to 1 p.m., Henderson Memorial Baptist Church, corner of Main and Academy streets. Free. Pre-Thanksgiving meal with turkey, stuffing, pototoes, squash, homemade apple and pumpkin pies. All are welcome. FMI: 778-2163 or 778-4608.

Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 28: Comedy: Lawn Chair Pirates at the Landing UMF Olsen Student Center at 8:45 p.m. First 150 students get a free prize. Free, and open to the public.

Hartford, Saturday, Oct. 28: Pot luck supper and auction, 5 to 7 p.m., town hall, Route 140, north of Junction 219/140. Adults, $6; children 6 to 10, $3; children 5 and under, free. Menu: pot luck entrees, salads, bread and rolls, cake and ice cream, coffee, teacher, sodas. Benefits Hartford Community Church. Supper followed by auction.

Turner, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 28 and 29: Community Halloween party and haunted house, 4 to 8 p.m., GAR Hall, Route 219. Freewill donations accepted. Games for younger children, haunted house for older children. Refreshments, prizes. Age-appropriate 15 and under; all children 12 and under should be accompanied by an adult.

Farmington, Sunday, Oct. 29: UMF Sunday Film Series “Pather Panchali,” 7 p.m., Lincoln Auditorium, UMF.

Farmington, Monday, Oct. 30: Crafts: Huge cookie decorating at 7:15 p.m. at the Landing, UMF Olsen Student Center. Free, open to the public.

Chesterville, Tuesday, Oct. 31: Halloween party, 6 to 8 p.m., Grange Hall. Games, hayrides, haunted house and food. Parents are welcome to stay.

Farmington, Wednesday, Nov. 1: Movie: Tableau Feraille, 7 p.m. French with English subtitles. Lincoln Auditorium, UMF Roberts Learning Center. Free, open to the public.

Wilton, Wednesday, Nov. 1: Wilton “Early Bird” community breakfast features a TABOR discussion with Wilton Town Manager Peter Nielsen, doors open 6:30 a.m.; breakfast buffet at 6:45 a.m.; followed by speaker from 7 to 7:30 a.m., Wilton Congregational Church, Main Street. Free. Public is most welcome to attend.

Farmington, Thursday, Nov. 2: Talk: Faculty Forum “The Life and Thought of British Educator Alice Yardley,” 11:30 a.m., Thomas Auditorium, UMF Preble/Ricker Hall. Free, open to the public.

Farmington, Thursday, Nov. 2: Talk: Science Seminar, 11:30 a.m. “The Odyssey of Maine’s Appalachian Bedrock,” Lincoln Auditorium, UMF Roberts Learning Center, Free, open to the public.

Farmington, Thursday, Nov. 2: Comedy: Tommy Dustin, 7:15 p.m., The Landing, UMF Olsen Student Center. Free, open to the public.

New Sharon, Thursday, Nov. 2: Story hour, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., New Sharon-Jim Ditzler Memorial Library.

Farmington, Saturday, Nov. 4: Craft Fair: UMF Arts and Crafts Show, 9 a.m. UMF Olsen Student Center. Free admittance, $20 for an 8-foot. space for crafters. Open to the public.

Turner, Saturday, Nov. 4: Hyssongs Gospel singers will perform following a baked bean supper, 5:30 to 6:30 supper; 7 p.m. performance, Turner Village Church, 143 Main St. Donations accepted for supper; free-will offering for performance.

Farmington, Saturday, Nov. 4: Music: North of the Border III at 7:30 p.m. Piano rendition of Mozart, Chopin and Janacek. Nordica Auditorium, UMF Merrill Hall. Adults, $7; seniors, $6; children under 16 and UMF students with I.D., free. Open to the public.

Vienna, Saturday, Nov. 4: Vienna Fire Department Auxiliary is having a craft fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Vienna Community Room. We are looking for crafters for only $10 you can display and sell your work. Limited space available. Please contact Belinda Lilley, 293-9308, or Laura, 293-4857.

Farmington, Sunday, Nov. 5: Longaberger basket bingo, Elks Lodge. Items to fill baskets and monetary donations accepted by Otis Federal Credit Union Ending Hunger Committee. FMI: 897-0900. Send donations to Otis Federal Credit Union, P.O. Box 27, Jay, ME 04239. Raffle tickets may be purchased at their 170 Main Street office in Jay.

Farmington, Sunday, Nov. 5: UMF Sunday Film Series “Beauty and the Beast,” 7 p.m., Lincoln Auditorium, UMF.

Farmington, Sunday, Nov. 12: UMF Sunday Film Series “Tokyo Drifter,” 7 p.m., Lincoln Auditorium, UMF.

Farmington, Thursday, Nov. 16: Game Show: UMF’s Star or Dud Search, 7:15 p.m. Come show us your special talent. UMF student can win cash prizes of $50, $35 and $15, and register to win an Ipod Nano and a $15 music car. The Landing, UMF Olsen Student Center. Free, open to the public.

New Sharon, Thursday, Nov. 16: Story hour, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., New Sharon-Jim Ditzler Memorial Library.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, Nov. 18: Annual charity auction at the Livermore Falls High School, viewing of items at 6:30 p.m., auction at 7 p.m. Light refreshments provided. FMI: Gayla Drake, 897-2905, Ext. 232.

Skowhegan, Saturday, Nov. 18: Pet Expo, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Skowhegan Armory, North School Street. Sponsored by Tri-County Obedience Club. Vendors selling pet products and/or services; demonstrations: carting with Bernese Mountain dogs and Tellington Touch.

Farmington, Sunday, Nov. 19: UMF Sunday Film Series “Fahrenheit 451,” 7 p.m., Lincoln Auditorium, UMF.

Farmington, Sunday, Nov. 26: UMF Sunday Film Series “Woman in the Dunes,” 7 p.m., Lincoln Auditorium, UMF.

New Sharon, Thursday, Nov. 30: Story hour, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., New Sharon-Jim Ditzler Memorial Library.

Farmington, Sunday, Dec. 3: UMF Sunday Film Series “Nobody Knows,” 7 p.m., Lincoln Auditorium, UMF.

Farmington, Sunday, Dec. 10: UMF Sunday Film Series “Spirited Away,” 7 p.m., Lincoln Auditorium, UMF.

New Sharon, Thursday, Dec. 14: Story hour, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., New Sharon-Jim Ditzler Memorial Library.

New Sharon, Thursday, Dec. 28: Story hour, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., New Sharon-Jim Ditzler Memorial Library.

Oxford Hills area

South Paris, Wednesday, Oct. 18: Candidates’ Night, 7 p.m., Paris Public Library. Meet the candidates for Senate District 13 and Representative District 94. FMI: 743-6994.

Paris, Thursday, Oct. 19: Story time for preschoolers, 10 a.m., public library. FMI: 743-6994.

Bridgton, Friday, Oct. 20: American Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Bridgton Healthcare, Route 302.

Norway, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 20 and 21: Haunted walk, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Lake Penn. Park, Route 118. Rain dates Oct. 27 and 28. Cider and donuts at the end of walk. Adults $5 children 12 and under $3. Parents are to use your own discretion with young children. Sponsored by Norway Trackers Snowmobile club. FMI: Terri, 527-2230 or Jaime, 743-6909.

Paris, Friday, Oct. 20: Roast pork supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., First Congregational Church. Adults, $7; children under 12, $4. Includes roast pork, mashed potatoes, squash, beverage and homemade pies. Held by the Men’s Club. Proceeds for the fuel fund. FMI: 743-2437.

Albany Township, Saturday, Oct. 21: Yard sale, 9 a.m., Town Hall, corner of Vernon Street and Hunts Corner Road. Hosted by and proceeds for the Albany Improvement Association.

Bethel, Saturday, Oct. 21: Public supper, 5 p.m., Alder River Grange, East Bethel. Adults, $6; children under 12, $3. Includes salads and desserts.

Bolsters Mills, Saturday, Oct. 21: Chicken pie supper, seatings at 5 and 6 p.m.; third to follow as needed, Bolsters Mills United Methodist Church. Adults, $7; children under 12, $3. Includes mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetable, rolls, homemade dessert and beverage. For reservations call 583-9024 on day of supper, between 9 a.m. and noon, by confirmation; do not leave a message. Handicap accessible. Air conditioned.

Buckfield, Saturday, Oct. 21: Chinese auction, viewing 11 a.m., auction begins at 1 p.m., Buckfield High School. Sponsored by the Sumner Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary. 50/50 drawing and refreshments will be on sale.

Mechanic Falls, Saturday, Oct. 21: Fall Festival, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Mechanic Falls Before and After School Program, Elm Street School. Fun, games, cotton candy, popcorn, hot dogs, prizes, cake walk and come in costume for some extra fun! All ages welcome.

Norway, Saturday, Oct. 21: Chinese auction, doors open 2 p.m., auction begins at 4:30 p.m., Second Congregational Church. There will also be American chop suey, beans, hot dogs, beverages and treats on sale. $1 items; $5, $10 and $20 envelopes and a 50/50 raffle. FMI: 743-2290 9 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday.

Oxford, Saturday, Oct. 21: Fiddle-icious fiddle orchestra, 7:30 p.m., Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. FMI: Roxanne Horne, 371-2584, Susan Volmer, 786-4361 or visit www.fiddleicious.com.

Norway, Saturday, Oct. 21: Rummage sale, 9 to 11:30 a.m., St. Catherine’s Church Parish Hall, 32 Paris St. Held by the Youth Ministry. Includes winter clothing and white elephant items.

Paris, Saturday, Oct. 21: Annual craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., South Paris Legion Hall. Large variety of items. Door prizes, refreshments available.

Paris, Saturday, Oct. 21: Appraisal day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., First Congregational Church. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Oxford Hills.

Paris Hill, Saturday, Oct. 21: Down East humorist Henry Bascomb, 6:30 p.m., Paris Hill Academy Building. Hors d’oeuvres and dessert from the Good Food Store of Bethel. $35 per person, $40 day of show. Benefits the Hamlin Memorial Library and Museum. Tickets available at Book-N-Things of Norway, Paris Public Library or Hamlin Memorial Library. FMI: 743-2980 or 743-6994.

West Paris, Saturday, Oct. 21: Fall fair and flea market at Grange Hall, Church Street. Doors open at 9 a.m. Flea market, bake sale and crafts. Corn chowder, sandwiches, etc. For table rental, 674-3046.

West Paris, Saturday, Oct. 21: Fall sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., First Universalist Church. Handmade crafts, white elephant tables and food sale.

West Paris, Saturday, Oct 21: Buck-a-bag sale, 9 a.m. to noon, “Little Castle” library, Main Street. Sponsored by Friends of the West Paris Library. Buy a bag for a dollar and fill it with good books. Rain or shine. FMI: 674-2004.

South Paris, Sunday, Oct. 22: Horse farm open to the public, noon to 4 p.m., Oxford Fair Grounds, 692 Buckfield Road. One of 11 Maine horse farms open its doors for a behind-the-scenes look at harness racing. Door prizes, coloring books and stickers for children; refreshments. Sponsored by Maine Harness Racing Promotion Board. FMI: Allison MacDonald, 743-0110.

Norway, Thursday, Oct. 26: Let’s Talk About It book discussion series, “Defining Wilderness: Defining Maine,” 7 p.m., public library. “Campfires Rekindled” by George Kephart. Discussion leader will be Candace Kanes, Ph.D. FMI: 743-5309.

Bethel, Saturday, Oct. 28: The Mahoosuc Arts Council presents, “Those Jazz Guys – Jazz Quartet, from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Sudbury Inn. Cover charge $6 adults at the door: FMI: 824-3575.

Bolsters Mills, Saturday, Oct. 28: Bayberry Craft Fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bolsters Mills United Methodist Church, refreshments and lunch. Proceeds to benefit the Bolsters Mills Ladies Guild Scholarship Fund.

Buckfield, Saturday, Oct. 28: Hunter’s breakfast, 5 to 8 a.m., American Legion Home. Menu: eggs, bacon, sausage, homefries, beans, homemade donuts, toast, coffee and juice. Adults, $5; children, $3. Sponsored by John D. Long Post 58.

Bryant Pond, Saturday, Oct. 28: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Woodstock Elementary School, 224 Rumford Ave.

Hartford, Saturday, Oct. 28: Pot luck supper and auction, 5 to 7 p.m., town hall, Route 140, north of Junction 219/140. Adults, $6; children 6 to 10, $3; children 5 and under, free. Menu: pot luck entrees, salads, bread and rolls, cake and ice cream, coffee, teacher, sodas. Benefits Hartford Community Church. Supper followed by auction.

Oxford, Saturday, Oct. 28: Harvest supper, 5 to 6 p.m., Rock-O-Dundee Snowmobile Club club house, Paine Road, East Oxford. Adults, $6.50; children under 12, $3. Includes ham, mashed potatoes, traditional vegetables, rolls, homemade pie and beverage.

Paris, Saturday, Oct. 28: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Oxford Hills High School, Route 26.

South Paris, Saturday, Oct. 28: Witches brew high tea, 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. seatings, McLaughlin Garden. Grown ghouls, $15; goblins under 12, $8. Reservations required, 743-8820.

South Paris, Saturday, Oct. 28: Community baby shower, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., fire station. Recycled clothing, gift raffles, Ounce of Prevention Shaken Baby Syndrome prevention class taught by Pamela Belisle, founder and director of Don’t Shake Jake. FMI: [email protected] or 229-1113.

South Paris, Saturday, Oct. 28: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Oxford Hills High School, Presentation Room, Route 26.

Waterford, Saturday, Oct. 28: Oxford County senior citizen Fall frolic day, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Waterford Grange 479, Valley Road. Freatured speakers Chris VanDyck and Leah Ustach. Free coffee, doughnuts and cider. Free soup and chowder lunch. Bingo, music, door prizes, give-aways. Sponsored by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office TRIAD program and Waterford Grange 479.FMI: contact Linda Hooker, 743-9554, ext. 3 or 1-800-733-1421, ext. 3.

Bethel, Saturday, Nov. 4: Fiddle-icious fiddle orchestra, 3 to 5 p.m., Crescent Park School. FMI: Roxanne Horne, 371-2584, Susan Volmer, 786-4361 or visit www.fiddleicious.com.

South Paris, Saturday, Nov. 4: Barbershop cabaret with guests Mollyockett Chorus and Hillsmen Chorus, 7 p.m., fire station, Western Avenue. Tickets: $10, available from Hillsmen or Mollyockett members or at the door. FMI: contact Deb, 539-4752 or Pat, 647-5005.

South Paris, Sunday, Nov. 5: Wings and Prayers Gospel Group, noon to 5 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, Church Street. For your dancing and listening pleasure, country, bluegrass, oldies and gospel. Admission, $7, adults; children under 12, $4. Refreshments, 50/50 drawing, raffles, door prizes. FMI: 674-2571.

Norway, Saturday, Nov. 11: John McDonald author of Down the Road a Piece: A Storyteller’s Guide to Maine will sign copies of the book at 11 a.m. at Books N things in, 430 Main St. FMI: call 743-7197.

West Paris, Saturday, Nov. 11: Dedication of the new West Paris veterans’ monument, 10 a.m. Donations accepted at West Paris town office with a notation “monument fund.” Receipts will be sent if the donation is mailed to Sylvia McCann, 117 Main St., West Paris 04289. A raffle offering a top prize of $100 will be drawn on Nov. 1. FMI, to purchase tickets or to offer to sell them, Sylvia, 674-2114.

River Valley area

Rumford, Thursday, Oct. 19: Meeting and pot luck supper, 6 p.m., Acadian Society, St. Athanasius-St. John Parish Center. Annual potato festival celebrating the potato’s place in Acadian cuisine. FMI: Grace, www.gracehandwovendesigns.com or 364-2697.

Rumford, Thursday, Oct. 19: Harvest supper, 4:30 p.m., VFW Hall, Waldo Street. Adults, $6; children under 12, $2.50. Hosted by VFW 1641 Auxiliary.

Rumford, Thursday, Oct. 19: Public supper, 5 p.m. until sold out, American Legion Post 24, Congress Street. $6. Includes chicken breast, mashed potatoes, vegetables and desert.

Bethel, Saturday, Oct. 21: Public supper, 5 p.m., Alder River Grange, East Bethel. Adults, $6; children under 12, $3. Includes salads and desserts.

Rumford, Sunday, Oct. 29: Two Old Friends Concert, 2 p.m., Mountain Valley High School Muskie Auditorium. Features Mac McHale and Emery Hutchins. Admission $10. FMI: 369-9138.

Bethel, Saturday, Nov. 4: Fiddle-icious fiddle orchestra, 3 to 5 p.m., Crescent Park School. FMI: contact Roxanne Horne, 371-2584, Susan Volmer, 786-4361 or visit www.fiddleicious.com.

Rumford, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 17 and 18: Mountain Valley High School’s fall play production, “An Evening of Culture,” 7 p.m., Muskie Auditorium. Tickets, $5; students and seniors, $3.

Lewiston area

Auburn, Wednesday, Oct. 18: Hands are for Helping story program, 1 p.m., public library. Martine Agassi, Ph.D, with the Children’s Advocates Abused Women’s Advocacy Project, reads her book “Hands Are Not for Hitting.” For preschool through early elementary and their care givers.

Auburn, Wednesday, Oct. 18: Film “The Elephant Man” and discussion, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., Central Maine Community College, Jalbert Hall, Room 15. In recognition of National Disabilities Awareness Month.

Auburn, Wednesday, Oct. 18: Preschool story time, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., public library. Preschoolers and their caregivers sing songs and enjoy stories, rhymes and finger plays.

Auburn, Wednesday, Oct. 18: Canditate forum will be the mayoral and at-large candidates, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., public library Community Room.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Oct. 18: After School Art, 3:30 p.m., public library. For kids 8 to 12. Call 784-0135 by 4 to reserve your spot.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Oct. 18: Open Gym, 2 to 4 p.m., The Toy Library “A Place For Kids,” 134 College St. For home-schoolers; $2 per child. FMI: 782-1112.

Sabattus, Wednesday, Oct. 18: Annual auxiliary card party, door prizes, raffle table, 50/50. Doors open at 6 p.m., American Legion, Post 135, Island Road. Donation $2. Bring a picture for this function.

Auburn, Thursday, Oct. 19: Atlas (Auburn Teen Library Advisors), 4 p.m. All teens are welcome to attend meetings in order to plan services, activities and programs for teens. Pizza and refreshments will be served.

Auburn, Thursday, Oct. 19: Baby’s Night Out, 6 to 6:20 p.m., Auburn Public Library, for babies up to 24 months and caregivers. Nursery rhymes, finger plays, and songs.

Auburn, Thursday, Oct. 19: Teenior Knitting Club, 10 a.m., Auburn Public Library. Knitters bring their projects and find help and encouragement.

Auburn, Thursday, Oct. 19: American Red Cross blood drive, 1 to 6 p.m., Auburn Mall, 550 Center St.

Auburn, Thursday, Oct. 19: Candidate forum will be the ward candidates, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., public library Community Room.

Greene, Thursday and Friday, Oct. 19 and 20: Film producer Doug Jones will narrate his film, “Cruising The Orient on The Queen Elizabeth II” at the Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. Shows at 7 p.m. Thursday; 2 and 7 p.m. Friday. Free admission. Doors open one hour before shows. FMI: 946-5311 or ourworld.cs.com/sawyerfoundation.

Lewiston, Thursday, Oct. 19: Partner and line dancing with Countryside Dancers, 7 p.m., Central Hall, 191 Lisbon St. entrance: 4th level Centreville Garage, Canal Street.

Auburn, Friday, Oct. 20: Scrabble for Teens is being held at Auburn Public Library throughout the fall at 3 p.m. Call Sally at 333-6640 Ext. 2008 or e-mail [email protected].

Durham, Friday, Oct. 20: Maine Interfaith Power and Light will show the global warming documentary “An Inconvenient Truth,” 7 p.m., Durham Friends Meeting, 532 Quaker Meeting House Road. FMI: call or e-mail Craig Freshley at [email protected] or 729-5607.

Lewiston, Friday, Oct. 20: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., public library.

Lisbon, Friday, Oct. 20: VFW Post 9459 Ladies Auxiliary boiled dinner, 5:30 to 7 p.m., post home, Route 196. Includes dessert, coffee or tea. $6 for adults; $3 for children under 10. FMI: 353-2152.

New Gloucester, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 20 and 21: 6th annual Community Fair, Gloucester Fair Grounds, Bald Hill Road. Friday night, parade of lights from Upper Village St. Garage to the fairgrounds at 7 p.m. Pig roast, bingo, and live music under the tent. Saturday, various demonstrations and entertainment, fireworks display.

Poland, Friday, Oct. 20: Variety show, 7 p.m., Poland Regional High School auditorium. Admission will be the donation of nonperishable food items to benefit the local food bank. Hosted by Boy Scout Troop 125. FMI: Andrew Cotterly, 998-2282.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 21: Saturday stories and crafts with Judy D’Amour, 10 a.m., public library. Judy returns with not-so-scary Halloween stories. Look for Moxie, her Halloween cat, who may join us. Children may make a paper plate jack-o’lantern to take home.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 21: Open house, noon to 4 p.m., Central Fire Station, 550 Minot Ave. Demonstrations, Sparky the fire safety mascot, education for families, in conjunction with National Fire Prevention Month. FMI: Cathy Zupancic, 784-5433, ext. 21.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 21: Bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m., United Methodist Church, 439 Park Ave. Adults, $6; children 6 to 10, $3; 5 and under, free.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 21: Harvest turkey dinner, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Grace Lutheran Church, 757 Summer St. Adults, $7; children, $3. Benefits Trinity Jubilee Center, Lewiston. FMI: 782-9697.

Bath, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 21 and 22: Cat show. Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Bath Middle School, 6 Old Brunswick Road. Adults, $5; children age 10 or under, $3. Judging both days, cafe, free parking, raffle, vendors. FMI: 725-5745. Sponsored by United Maine Coon Cat Association.

Durham, Saturday, Oct. 21: Church Fair, 10 to 2 p.m., First Congregational Church, Route 136. Food, candy, crafts, harvest, Christmas, white elephant and children’s corner. Luncheon starting at 11 a.m., corn chowder, chili, hot dogs, chili dogs, dessert and beverage. FMI: Rhonda, 751-3517, or Anne, 353-9422.

Auburn, Sunday, Oct. 22: Crepe breakfast, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., St. Louis Church Hall, Third St. Adults, $4; under 12, $2. Menu: crepes, sausage, bacon, juice and coffee.

Greene, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 21 and 22: Androscoggin Grange No. 8 annual variety show, Saturday at 7 p.m., Sunday, 2 p.m., 99 Main St. Sisters Mary Casper, Janice Brewer, Glenice Bubier and Dell Farris will keep you in stitches. Several other area folks will show their talents. Admission, $6. Proceeds go to updating the grange. FMI: Janice Brewer, 946-5006.

Greene, Saturday, Oct. 21: Greene Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary will sponsor a Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Greene Fire Department, Patten Road. Refreshments will be served and include pizza and homemade chicken noodle soup. To sign up or FMI: Brenda Theriault, 946-5750.

Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 21: Partner and line-dancing with the Countryside Dancers, 7:30 p.m., Central Hall, 191 Lisbon St. entrance: 4th level, Centreville Garage, Canal Street.

Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 21: Public baked bean supper, 4 to 5:30 p.m., First United Pentecostal Church, 715 College St. Three kinds of baked beans, hot dogs, coleslaw, potato salad, chop suey, rolls, desserts and hot/cold beverages. $6 for adults; $3 for children under 10. FMI: 784-8711.

Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 21: Longley School Craft Fair, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Birch Street. Bakers and concession stand workers needed. FMI: Leo Baillargeon, 784-5411 ext. 1296.

Lisbon, Saturday, Oct. 21: The Lions Club outside cookout, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., VFW Post 9459 parking lot, Route 196. Hot dogs, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, salads.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, Oct. 21: Bean and casserole supper, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Holy Trinity Church, 67 Frost Hill Avenue. Adults, $5; ages 5 and under, $3. Benefits Leo Hewes. Sponsored by Lisbon Fire Department.

Mechanic Falls, Saturday, Oct. 21: Fall Festival, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Mechanic Falls Before and After School Program, Elm Street School. Fun, games, cotton candy, popcorn, hot dogs, prizes, cake walk and come in costume. All ages welcome.

Minot, Saturday, Oct. 21: Roast turkey supper, 5 to 6 p.m. at Minot United Methodist Church. Menu: Roast turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, stuffing, gravy, bread, homemade pies. Adults, $6; children $3. FMI: Roger Goodwing, 783-1723.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Oct. 21: Bean supper, 5 to 6 p.m., AMVETS Post 6. Two kinds of beans, homemade biscuits, coleslaw, brown bread, hot dogs, American chop suey, homemade pies. Air conditioned. Adults, $6; under 12, $2; under 6, free.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Oct. 21: Pineland Farms will host its third annual Harvest Festival, rain or shine from 1 to 6 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults, $7 for seniors, $4 for children and free for children age three and under. Kids in Halloween costumes get in half price. Memebers receive special pricing with their membership card. FMI: visit www.pinelandfarms.org or call 688-4539.

Poland, Saturday, Oct. 21: Fall festival, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Poland Community Church, Route 26. Children’s haunted barn, games, face painting, crafts, silent auction, “white skeleton” table, bake sale, soups and stews luncheon, fall desserts.

Poland, Saturday, Oct. 21: Poland Fire Rescue fundraiser, 7 to 9 p.m., Range Pond Campground, Plains Road. Snack Shack will be open with Halloween treats. Hot cocoa, coffee, cider, cookies, candies and more. All ages welcome. $3 per person.

Pownal, Saturday, Oct. 21: Baked bean supper, 5 to 6 p.m., Pownal Center Congregational Church. Menu: three kinds of beans, potato salad, coleslaw, spaghetti, rolls, pickles, pies and cakes. $6 for 65 and older; $7 for regulars; $3 for under 12.

Sabattus, Saturday, Oct. 21: Bean and casserole supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., American Legion Post 135, Island Road. Adults, $6; Children 10 and under, $3.

Wales, Saturday, Oct. 21: Hunter’s breakfast, 4 to 8 a.m., Grange Hall, 322 Centre Road. $6. Includes scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, ham, home fries, toast, coffee, tea, milk and more. Hosted by Webster Lodge 164 to support the building fund.

Wales, Saturday, Oct. 21: Turkey supper, 5 to 6 p.m., Wales Youth Center, Route 132. Includes stuffing, mashed potato, vegetable, beverages, pies. FMI: Alice, 375-8382, or Marilyn, 375-6604.

Winthrop, Saturday, Oct. 21: Harvest supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Winthrop Congregational Church, corner of Main and Bowdoin streets. Adults, $6.50; children, $3; under 5, free. Includes baked ham and vegetables harvested locally: potatoes, beets, turnips, carrots, and onions. Proceeds for church and its missions.

Auburn, Sunday, Oct 22: Public breakfast, 8 to 10 a.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $3.50/$4.50 Includes coffee and juice. Benefit for Childrens Christmas Party. FMI: 784-6883.

Augusta, Sunday, Oct. 22: Harmony A La Mode, Maine-ly Harmony women’s a cappella chorus and homemade dessert buffet, 2 p.m., Cony High School. $10 includes dessert and show. FMI and tickets: Gerry Dostie, 622-5730, Anne Danforth, 623-1927, Debbie Staples, 873-5952, Debbie Greim, 786-3400, or Sue Staples, 947-7204.

Leeds, Sunday, Oct. 22: Horse farm open to the public, noon to 4 p.m., 309 Route 219. One of eleven Maine horse farms open its doors for a behind-the-scenes look at harness racing. Door prizes, coloring books and stickers for children; refreshments. Sponsored by Maine Harness Racing Promotion Board. FMI: Jim or Bev Hooper, 524-2689.

Portland, Sunday, Oct. 22: Fiddle-icious fiddle orchestra, 2 p.m., Portland High School. FMI: Roxanne Horne, 371-2584, Susan Volmer, 786-4361 or visit www.fiddleicious.com.

Lewiston, Monday, Oct. 23: Bookin’ It with babies, 10 a.m., public library.

Waterville, Monday, Oct. 23: New England Regional Peace Corps information session, 6 p.m., Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm Street, Waterville. FMI: 617-565-5555 or www.peacecorps.gov.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Oct. 24: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., public library.

Auburn, Tuesday, Oct. 24: Androscoggin Historical Society lecture series, “What I Know of Local History.” Speaker is Gordon Windle, 7 p.m., the Androscoggin County Building. Admission free to the public, wheelchair accessible.

Auburn, Wednesday, Oct. 25: Film “My Left Foot” and discussion, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., Central Maine Community College, Jalbert Hall, Room 15. In recognition of National Disabilities Awareness Month.

Auburn, Wednesday, Oct. 25: Preschool story time, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., public library. Preschoolers and their caregivers sing songs and enjoy stories, rhymes and finger plays.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Oct. 25: After School Art, 3:30 p.m., public library. For kids 8 to 12. Call 784-0135 ext. 4 to reserve your spot.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Oct. 25: Open Gym, 2 to 4 p.m., The Toy Library “A Place For Kids,” 134 College St. For home-schoolers; $2 per child. FMI: 782-1112.

Lewiston, Thursday, Oct. 26: Peek-A-Boo puppet show, 9:30 a.m., New Life Community Center, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Lewiston, Thursday, Oct. 26: Partner and line dancing with Countryside Dancers, 7 p.m., Central Hall, 191 Lisbon St. Entrance: 4th level Centreville Garage, Canal Street.

Auburn, Friday, Oct. 27: Teen Animae Drawing Club, 3:30 p.m.

Auburn, Friday, Oct. 27: Scrabble for Teens is being held at Auburn Public Library throughout the fall at 3 p.m. Call Sally at 333-6640, ext. 2008 or e-mail [email protected].

Auburn, Friday, Oct. 27: Phil House and friend Kathy Haley will perform, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., First Universalist Church in the renovated sanctuary, 169 Pleasant St. Goodwill donations will benefit the Organ Maintenance Fund. Refreshments will be served after the concert. Handicap accessible. FMI: 783-0461 or [email protected].

Lewiston, Friday, Oct. 27: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., public library.

Lisbon, Friday, Oct. 27: VFW Post 9459 lasagna supper, 5:30 to 7 p.m., at post home, Route 196. $6 for adults, $3 for children under 10. Halloween dance, 7 to 11 p.m., music and karaoke by J and J. Come dressed in a costume if you wish. FMI: 353-5291 Wednesday through Friday after 4 p.m.

Lisbon, Friday, Oct. 27: Josie Cookin, Post 158 Webster St., roast pork, fixins, dessert, coffee, Adults $6, under 10 $3. FMI: call 353-8192.

Lisbon, Friday, Oct. 27: Public turkey supper from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall, 27 Village St. Donations, adults, $6; children 12 and under $3; pre school, free.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 28: John Bagnulo of New Vineyard, who climbed Mt. Everest last May, will be the speaker for a program in Auburn at Kirk Hall, Central Maine Community College, and includes both a 2 p.m. session presented by Bagnulo for teens and a 7 p.m. lecture by Bagnulo that will be open to the general public. Suggested donations are $1 for students and $5 for adults.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 28: Taxing Maine performed by the Theater at Monmouth’s David Greenham and Dennis Price, 7 p.m., public library.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 28: Androscoggin Valley String Quartet will perform a benefit concert for the Casa Hogar orphanage, 3 p.m., West Auburn Congregational Church, corner of Marston Hill Road and West Auburn Road. FMI: 777:4643.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 28: Holiday Fair and bean supper at Old Fellows and Rebekahs home, 85 Carol Lane, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Baked goods, homemade items, Christmas ornaments, white elephant table and much more. Annual bean supper, 4 to 6 p.m. Meal, $5. FMI: Diane Treacy, 786-4616.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 28: Bake Sale, St. Louis Church Hall, Third St., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Gray, Saturday, Oct. 28: Supper-baked beans, casseroles, salads, homemade breads and desserts at 5 p.m. First Congregation Church, Route 115. Adults $6, under 12, $2. Handicapped accessible. FMI: contact 657-4279, day of supper 657-3279.

Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 28: Memorial fundraiser spaghetti dinner, 4 to 6 p.m., Lewiston High School. $5 suggested donation. Hosted by Governor Baldacci. Proceeds for the Memorial Scholarship Fund honoring the three students, Nicholas Babcock, Teisha Loesberg and Shannon Fortier, killed in an airplane crash last June. Tickets available at the school or at the door.

Lisbon, Saturday, Oct. 28: Lisbon Community School Fall Carnival, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., LCS, 33 Mill St. Games, demos, magic show with Stefan the Magnificent, family bingo, prizes, Lisbon Fire Department smoke house, Lisbon DARE, Maineiacs mascot, silent auction, raffle and food.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, Oct. 28: Home baked bean and ham supper, from 5 to 6:30 p.m., Lisbon Methodist Church, School St. Adults $6, children $2. FMI: call 3538951.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Oct. 28: Turkey supper served family style, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Grange, Sabbathday Road, just off Route 26.

Auburn, Sunday, Oct. 29: Following the 8 a.m. Mass until 10:30 a.m. bean supper for take out after 4 p.m. on Saturday, Fall Basket raffle throughout the event.

Brunswick, Saturday, Oct. 28: Fiddle-icious fiddle orchestra, 7:30 p.m., Kresge Auditorium, Bowdoin College. FMI: contact Roxanne Horne, 371-2584, Susan Volmer, 786-4361 or visit www.fiddleicious.com.

Buckfield, Saturday, Oct. 28: Hunter’s breakfast, 5 to 8 a.m., American Legion Home. Menu: eggs, bacon, sausage, homefries, beans, homemade donuts, toast, coffee and juice. Adults, $5; children, $3. Sponsored by John D. Long Post 58.

Freeport, Saturday, Oct. 28: Wolfe’s Neck Farm’s annual Autumn Celebration, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. $5 per person or $15 per family (max 5). Pumpkin hayride, cider pressing, children’s activities, fall lambs and calves. FMI: 865-4363 or www.wolfesneckfarm.org.

Lewiston, Saturday, Oct 28: Plush animal lover’s day, public library.

Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 28: The Holy Cross Knights of Columbus 4th Degree Assembly Council 2870 Halloween dinner/dance (costume optional), 6:30 to 11 p.m., Paul Gagne D.J. Prizes given to the best Halloween costume. FMI: Dan Leclair, 240-3537.

Minot, Saturday, Oct. 28: Hunter’s breakfast, 5 to 9 a.m., grange hall on top of Minot Center Hill. Adults, $5; children 6 to 12, $3; 5 and under, free. Menu: pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, home fries, homemade muffins, juice, coffee, tea and milk. FMI: 782-4319.

Turner, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 28 and 29: Community Halloween party and haunted house, 4 to 8 p.m., GAR Hall, Route 219, North Turner. Sponsored by North Turner Presbyterian Church. Freewill donations accepted. Games for younger children, haunted house for older children. Refreshments, prizes. Age appropriate 15 and under; all children 12 and under should be accompanied by an adult.

Winthrop, Sunday, Oct. 29: Country Show, 1 to 5 p.m., Winthrop High School, Rambler Road. Door prize, 50/50 raffle. Admission $10 advance; $12 at the door. Three live bands representing Maine in the national finals at the North America Country Music Association International competitions in March 2007. FMI: Lois 549-5141, Blinhill Productions 582-4100, Bobby 633-4106 or Lori 966-2771.

Lewiston, Sunday, Oct. 29: Fiddle-icious fiddle orchestra, 2 p.m., Franco American Heritage Center. FMI: Roxanne Horne, 371-2584, Susan Volmer, 786-4361 or visit www.fiddleicious.com.

Lewiston, Sunday, Oct. 29: Ken Fernald in concert, 5 p.m., First Assembly of God Church, 70 Hogan Road. FMI: 786-2636.

Lewiston, Monday, Oct. 30: Bookin’ It with babies, 10 a.m., public library.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Oct. 31: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., public library.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Nov. 1: Open Gym, 2 to 4 p.m., The Toy Library “A Place For Kids,” 134 College St. For home-schoolers; $2 per child. FMI: 782-1112.

Lewiston, Friday, Nov. 3: Sister Calling My Name at Kings Bridge Theatre, 387 Lisbon St. Shows are Thursday, Friday and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets, $10 – $12; discounts available to groups, seniors, students, teachers, and active-duty military. Additionally, theatergoers can donate one non-perishable food item and receive $1.00 off the ticket price! (One discount per ticket). Donated items are designated for Mercy Works in Lewiston.

Auburn, Friday, Nov. 3: Scrabble for Teens is being held at Auburn Public Library throughout the fall at 3 p.m. Call Sally at 333-6640, ext. 2008 or e-mail [email protected].

Lewiston, Saturday, Nov. 4: Bean supper, 4 to 6:30 p.m., Holy Cross Church hall, 1080 Lisbon St. Co-sponsored by Holy Cross Knights of Columbus Council 12652 and Union Saint-Jean Baptiste Ste. Croix Council 413. Adults, $6; 12 and under, $3. Take-out available. FMI: Dan Leclair, 240-3537.

Mechanic Falls, Saturday, Nov. 4: Lamplighter smorgasbord, 5 to 6 p.m., First Congregational Church. Adults, $7; children, $3. Includes baked beans, brown bread, ham, casseroles, salads, bread, deviled eggs, dessert and beverage.

Turner, Saturday, Nov. 4: Hyssongs Gospel singers will perform following a baked bean supper, 5:30 to 6:30 supper; 7 p.m. performance, Turner Village Church, 143 Main St. Donations accepted for supper; freewill offering for performance.

Wales, Saturday, Nov. 4: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Oak Hill High School. Free admission. Tables available for $25. FMI: Cathy Rioux, 375-4824 or 841-5796.

Bangor, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 4 and 5: 18th annual Bangor Arts & Crafts Show, Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sponsored by United Maine Craftsmen. Free gift giveaway every hour. Admission, $1; children under 12, free. FMI: [email protected] or 621-2818.

Sabattus, Sunday, Nov. 5: Monthly breakfast, 7:30 to 10 a.m. American Legion, Post 135, Island Road. Cost $6; under 10, $3.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Nov. 8: Open Gym, 2 to 4 p.m., The Toy Library “A Place For Kids,” 134 College St. For home-schoolers; $2 per child. FMI: 782-1112.

Auburn, Friday, Nov. 10: Scrabble for Teens is being held at Auburn Public Library throughout the fall at 3 p.m. Call Sally at 333-6640, ext. 2008 or e-mail [email protected].

Lewiston, Saturday, Nov. 10: The L & A Veterans Council will be sponsoring the Annual Musical Tribute to Veterans at 10 a.m., at the Lewiston Armory on Central Ave. To be added to the schedule and line-up, please contact Bert Dutil Chairman of the Veterans Council at 786-2305.

Winthrop, Friday, Nov. 10: Fish chowder luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Congregational Church. $6. Includes hot biscuits, crackers, pickles, beverage and homemade pies. Takeout available. Wheelchair accessible. Benefit for the church and its missions. FMI: 377-5923 or 377-8639.

Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 11: Bean and casserole dinner, 5 to 6 p.m., St. Louis Church Hall, Third Street. Adults, $6.50; under 12, $3.25. Menu: baked beans, hot dogs, coleslaw or chop suey, dessert and beverage.

Lewiston, Saturday, Nov. 11: The Vineyard Christian School is having a Scrapbooking Fundraiser from 8.a.m. to 4 p.m., at 9 Foss Road in Lewiston. This fundraiser is to help keep the cost of tuition down so that the school is affordable. The price is $20.00 if you pre-register and $25.00 on the day. FMI: contact Jen Marcotte at 207-577-6659.

Sabattus, Saturday, Nov. 11: Bean and casserole supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m. American Legion, Post 135, Island Road. Adults, $6; 10 and under, $3.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Nov. 15: Open Gym, 2 to 4 p.m., The Toy Library “A Place For Kids,” 134 College St. For home-schoolers; $2 per child. FMI: 782-1112.

Auburn, Friday, Nov. 17: Scrabble for Teens is being held at Auburn Public Library throughout the fall at 3 p.m. Call Sally at 333-6640, ext. 2008 or e-mail [email protected].

Lewiston, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 17 and 18: Russell Park Rehab and Living Center annual Christmas Fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. Baked items, crafts, white elephant tables and raffles.

Lewiston, Friday, Nov. 17: Meadowview Seniors Christmas bus trip, 8 a.m., Indian Head Resort, White Mountains. Meal, beverages and a show; $50 per person. FMI: Bert Dutil, 786-2305.

Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 18: Craft Holiday Fair, United Methodist Church, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, Nov. 18: Christmas Fair, Lisbon Falls Methodist Church, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Beef stew lunch, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.. Beef stew, bread, beverage, gingerbread with whipped cream. Adults $5, children $2.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, Nov. 18: Annual Charity Auction at the Livermore Falls High School, viewing of items at 6:30 p.m., auction at 7 p.m. Light refreshments provided. FMI: Gayla Drake, 897-2905, ext. 232.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, Nov. 18: Holy Trinity Parish Christmas Craft Fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Holy Trinity Parish, 67 Frost Hill Ave. Crafts, theme baskets, baked goods, red berries, children craft area, raffles including 50/50 and Charbroil 3-burner grill BBQ with tank, and 100 gallons of fuel oil. Free admission: FMI: call Pat Tardiff, 353-5035 or Katie Carville, 353-9056.

Skowhegan, Saturday, Nov. 18: Pet Expo, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Skowhegan Armory, North School Street. Sponsored by Tri-County Obedience Club. Vendors selling pet products and/or services; demonstrations: carting with Bernese Mountain dogs and Tellington Touch.

Lewiston, Sunday, Nov. 19: Pancake breakfast, 7 to 11 a.m., Holy Cross Church hall, 1080 Lisbon St. Sponsored by Holy Cross Knights of Columbus 4th Degree Assembly 2870. Adults, $6; 12 and under, $3. FMI: Dan Leclair, 240-3537.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Nov. 22: Open Gym, 2 to 4 p.m., The Toy Library “A Place For Kids,” 134 College St. For home-schoolers; $2 per child. FMI: 782-1112.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Nov. 29: Open Gym, 2 to 4 p.m., The Toy Library “A Place For Kids,” 134 College St. For home-schoolers; $2 per child. FMI: 782-1112.

Auburn, Friday, Dec. 1: Scrabble for Teens is being held at Auburn Public Library throughout the fall at 3 p.m. Call Sally at 333-6640, ext. 2008 or e-mail [email protected].

Sabattus, Sunday, Dec. 3: Monthly breakfast, 7:30 to 10 a.m., American Legion, Post 135, Island Road. Adults, $6; children under 10, $3.

Auburn, Friday, Dec. 8: Scrabble for Teens is being held at Auburn Public Library throughout the fall at 3 p.m. Call Sally at 333-6640, ext. 2008 or e-mail [email protected].

Auburn, Saturday, Dec. 9: Ham dinner, 5 to 6 p.m., St. Louis Church Hall, Third Street, Adults, $6.50; children under 12, $3.25. Includes ham, potato, vegetable, salad, dessert and beverage.

Buckfield, Saturday, Dec. 9: Holiday Home Tours from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Proceeds to benefit Buckfield High School Class of 2007 Project Graduation. Tickets available at Tiltons Market beginning Nov. 11, $10 each. The Buckfield Inn will offer an exclusive luncheon menu that day at special event pricing. Seating will be from 11a.m. to1 p.m. FMI and reservations call the Inn directly at 336-2220. For more info call Joan Abrams @336-3600 or Regina Hutchinson @336-3312.