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, Friday, Saturday and Monday, Oct. 27, 28 and 30: Halloween mask-making, Friday and Monday, 3 to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon. Everyone’s Resource Depot, UMF campus, corner Main and South streets. All ages welcome. $1 fee. FMI: 778-7150.

Farmington, Friday, Oct. 27: Fish chowder luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Fairbanks Union Church, 583 Fairbanks Road. $6. Made with haddock. Includes crackers and cheese, pickles and apple crisp. Eat in or take out. For delivery within a five-mile radius, before 11 a.m.: 778-4705.

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: Public supper, 4:30 to 6:30, Old South First Congregational Church, Main St. Menu will feature Suelee’s famous “Chicken Marbella.” Brazilian vegetarian black beans, coleslaw, beverages, desserts. Adults, $6; children under 12, $3.50. Benefits the Franklin Association United Church of Christ Honduras Mission project materials and equipment.

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, potatoes, squash, homemade apple and pumpkin pies. FMI: 778-2163 or 778-4608.

Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 28: Lawn Chair Pirates comedy, 8:45 p.m., the Landing, UMF Olsen Student Center. Free, open to the public.

Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 28: The Franklin Association United Church of Christ public supper, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Old South First Congregational Church, Main Street. $6, adults; $3.50, children under 12.

Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 28: Farmington Elks annual hunters breakfast, 5 to 9 a.m., Farmington Elks Lodge, 120 School St. $6. FMI: 778-6761.

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, tea, sodas. Benefits Hartford Community Church. Supper followed by auction.

Livermore, Saturday, Oct. 28: Horse test ride, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Glowin’ Dreams Farm, 28 Butter Hill Road. Free. Ride a registered quarter horse. Sponsored by Maine Quarter Horse Association and American Quarter Horse Association. FMI: Linda Sue Goodwin, 897-6536.

Rangeley, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 28, 29: House of Horrors, 6:30 to 9 p.m., The Wilhelm Reich Museum’s Conference Center, Dodge Pond Road. Not for little children or the weak at heart. $3 per person. FMI: museum office, 864-3443.

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.

Wilton, Saturday, Oct. 28: Free public supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, corner of High and School streets. Main dish, salads, breads and desserts. Donations accepted to benefit Wilton Food Pantry.

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

Jay, Sunday, Oct. 29: Clean-up day, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Spruce Mountain Ski Club. FMI: 897-2880.

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

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.

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.; speaker from 7 to 7:30 a.m., Wilton Congregational Church, Main Street. Free.

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

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

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

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

Farmington, Saturday, Nov. 4: Harvest supper, 5 to 6 p.m., Old South First Congregational Church UCC, Main St. Menu: roast turkey and ham with all the homemade fixings, beverages and pies. Adults, $7; children, $4. Benefits the Pilgrim Lodge Campership Fund.

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

Farmington, Saturday, Nov. 4: Craft fair, 9 a.m., West Farmington Elks Lodge. Sponsored by the Farmington Emblem Club 460. Proceeds for needy families, community events, scholarships, and multiple charities. For a table, contact Peggy, 778-3816.

Farmington, Saturday, Nov. 4: Harvest supper, 5 to 6 p.m., Old South First Congregational Church UCC, Main Street. Adults, $7; children, $4. Includes roast turkey, ham, fixings, beverages and pies. Proceeds for Pilgrim Lodge Campership Fund.

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

Jay, Saturday, Nov. 4: Food, Christmas and craft sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., North Jay Grange Hall.

Livermore Falls, Saturday Nov. 4: Mizpah Circle clothing giveaways, 9 a.m. to noon, in the basement, rear entrance of the Treat Memorial Library.

New Sharon, Saturday, Nov. 4: Family baked bean take-out, 10 a.m. to noon, Congregational United Church of Christ, Cape Cod Hill Road. Includes a quart of baked beans, pint of coleslaw, yeast rolls or brown bread, homemade pie for $14. To reserve meals, Mary, 778-2366.

Temple, Saturday, Nov. 4: Hunter’s Breakfast, 5 to 9 a.m., Temple Town Hall. Eggs, bacon, sausage, home fries, homemade baked beans, muffins, French toast, coffee, tea, milk, and OJ. Adults, $5; children 5 and under, free. Sponsored by the Temple Trail Riders ATV Club.

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.

Vienna, Saturday, Nov. 4: Vienna Fire Department Auxiliary craft fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Vienna Community Room. Limited space available for crafters, $10. 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 St. office in Jay.

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

Farmington, Thursday, Nov. 9: Music of UMF’s Tom O’Donnell, noon, The Landing, UMF Olsen Student Center. Lost songs of the 1960s. Free. FMI: melvin.adams@maine.edu, 778-7346.

Farmington, Friday, Nov. 10: UMF Community Orchestra, 7:30 p.m., Nordica Auditorium, UMF Merrill Hall. Adults, $6; senior citizens, $5; UMF students with ID, free. FMI: jaylene.gonyea@maine.edu, 778-7072.

Farmington, Saturday, Nov. 11: Comedy: Lawn Chair Pirates, 8:45 p.m., UMF’s own improv group. The Landing, UMF Olsen Student Center. Free. FMI: melvin.adams@maine.edu; 778-7346.

Strong, Saturday, Nov. 11: Craft fair, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Strong School, 110 North Main St. Sponsored by eighth grade class. Proceeds will benefit fund for end-of-year class trip to Boston and Portland in June. Crafters wanted. FMI and to reserve a table: 684-3521. No designated cost for table space; however, monetary donations will be accepted.

Turner, Saturday, Nov. 11: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Turner Elementary School, 91 Matthews Way. Admission, $1. Prize and craft raffles. Food and beverages served all day. Proceeds for TES playground fund. FMI: 225-3620.

West Farmington, Saturday, Nov. 11: Contradance with the West Franklin County Fiddlers, Cynthia Phinney calling, 8 to 11 p.m., Farmington Grange, Bridge Street, Route 43. Special events: 7 p.m. workshop; learn to dance the Hambo. Workshop free; dance $6, $15 family max. All welcome, no partner necessary. FMI: 397-2241, dance@starleft.org, www.starleft.org.

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

Farmington, Thursday, Nov. 16: UMF’s Star or Dud Search, 7:15 p.m., The Landing, UMF Olsen Student Center. Free.

Farmington, Thursday, Nov. 16: Comedy of Paul D’Angelo, 7:15 p.m., The Landing, UMF Olsen Student Center. Free. FMI: melvin.adams@maine.edu; 778-7346.

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

Canton, Friday, Nov. 17: Thanksgiving pie sale; order by Nov. 17; pick up, 9 to 11 a.m., Nov. 21, Ponemah Rebekah Lodge Hall. Mince, chicken, pecan, $10; pumpkin, apple lemon and chocolate cream, $8. To order, Doris, 597-2541.

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, demonstrations.

Wilton, Saturday, Nov. 18: Mount Blue High School craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Nichols Expo (GH Bass), Route 156, Weld Road. Tables available. FMI: Shannon Smith, 778-4726.

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, Friday, Dec. 8: Comedy: Lawn Chair Pirates, 8:45 p.m., UMF’s own improv group. The Landing, UMF Olsen Student Center. Free. FMI: melvin.adams@maine.edu; 778-7346.

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

Farmington, Wednesday, Dec. 13: UMF’s Star or Dud Search, 7:15 p.m., The Landing, UMF Olsen Student Center. Free. FMI: melvin.adams@maine.edu; 778-7346.

Farmington, Thursday, Dec. 14: UMF’s Tom O’Donnell, noon, Lost songs of the 1990’s. The Landing, UMF Olsen Student Center. Free. FMI: melvin.adams@maine.edu; 778-7346.

Farmington, Thursday, Dec. 14: Comedian Chris Coccia, 7:15 p.m., The Landing, UMF Olsen Student Center. Free. FMI: melvin.adams@maine.edu; 778-7346.

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

Buckfield, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 27 and 28: Haunted hayride, 6 to 11 p.m., Buckfield Downs Racetrack. $5 per person; $25 family limit. Sponsored by the Buckfield High School class.

Norway, Friday, Oct. 27: Halloween Fest, 2 to 5 p.m., beginning at Norway Memorial Library. Scavenger and Trick or Treat on Main Street. Crafts, refreshments, ghost stories, fortune telling, pumpkin smoothies, meet The Cat in the Hat, McGruff, Sparky, Samantha the Skunk, Easter Rabbit, Mr. Pizza and more. FMI: Deb, 743-6651.

Bethel, Saturday, Oct. 28: The Mahoosuc Arts Council presents, Those Jazz Guys – Jazz Quartet, 7 to 10 p.m., 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., 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. 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, sodas. Benefits Hartford Community Church. Supper followed by auction.

Locke Mills, Saturday, Oct. 28: Old Time Dance, 7 to 10 p.m., Locke Mills Town Hall. Music by the Felt Orchestra. Benefit of the Greenwood Historical Society.

Norway, Saturday, Oct. 28: Halloween party to benefit Unicef, 5 to 8 p.m., Second Congregational Church. Games, prizes, face painting, best costume award, haunted theater and more. Taco bar, macaroni and cheese, hot dogs and sweets will be on sale. Three tickets for $1. FMI: 743-6272.

Oxford, Saturday, Oct. 28: Hunter’s breakfast, 4:30 to 7 a.m., Lake Thompson Fish & Game clubhouse, Paine Road, East Oxford. Menu: pancakes, bacon, sausage, eggs, fried potatoes, toast, juice and coffee. Adults, $6; children under 12, $3.

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: pam@dontshakejake.org 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.

South Paris, Saturday, Oct. 28: Holiday boiled dinner and Chinese auction at the American Legion Hall on Church St., 5 to 6 p.m., auction starts at 6:30. Doors open for viewing at 3 p.m. Supper, $6 for adults, kids 12 and under, $3. Auction tickets, 10 for $2.50.

Waterford, Saturday, Oct. 28: Wagon ride and bake sale, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Waterford Fair Grounds. Adults, $3; children, $2. Benefit Waterford Fair. FMI: 583-4160.

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

Wilton, Saturday, Oct. 28: St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, High and School streets, will host the fall dinner to benefit the Wilton Food Pantry, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Menu: main dish, salads, breads and desserts, as well as hot and cold beverages. Admission is free, donations accepted.

Oxford, Sunday, Oct. 29: Longaberger basket bingo, doors open 11 a.m., bingo begins 12:30 p.m., Oxford Legion Hall, Jct. Route 121 and Skeetfield Road. Tickets $10. Special games, raffle baskets, door prizes and refreshments. FMI or advance tickets, 743-8679.

Norway, Tuesday, Oct. 31: Trick or treat and haunted house for children age 11 and under, 6 to 7 p.m., Norway Rehab & Living Center, 29 Marion Ave. No admission charge. FMI: 743-7075.

Waterford, Tuesday, Oct. 31: Open house for children and their families, 4:30 to 7 p.m., Waterford Library.

Bridgton, Wednesday and Thursday Nov 1 and 2: Bridgton Hospital will be the host site for a ‘Books are Fun’ Book Fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday and 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday.

Norway, Friday, Nov. 3: Performance by Mary Ukelady, ukulele folk singer, Books N Things, 430 Main St. Open to the public, free. FMI: 739-6200.

Norway, Friday, Nov. 3: New England boiled dinner, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Second Congregational Church, Main St. Menu: corned beef, cabbage, onions, beets, potatoes, carrots, homemade rolls, homemade pies, coffee, juice. Adults, $7.50; children under 10, $3.50.

Bethel, Saturday, Nov. 4: A fiddle orchestra, Fiddle-icious, with 40-plus members led by Don Roy will perform, 3 to 5 p.m., Crescent Park Elementary School. $8 adults, $4 seniors and students, available by calling 824-3575. FMI: Roxanne Horne, 371-2584, Susan Volmer, 786-4361 or visit www.fiddleicious.com.

Bethel, Saturday, Nov. 4: Christmas fair, 1 to 3 p.m., West Bethel Union Church. Crafts, baked goods and cookie walk.

Hartford, Saturday, Nov. 4: Bag sale, 9 to 11 a.m., clothing center, Hartford Community Church, Church St.

Paris, Saturday, Nov. 4: Silent auction, 5 p.m., Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School cafeteria. Doors open 3:30 p.m. Over 400 items, 50/50 and food available. Benefits Oxford Fair.

Paris, Saturday, Nov. 4: Turkey dinner, all the fixings and holiday pies, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Deering Memorial Methodist Church, Main and Church streets. Adults, $7; children under 12, $3.

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: Deb, 539-4752 or Pat, 647-5005.

South Paris, Saturday, Nov. 4: Western Maine Veteran’s Home annual craft fair, High Street, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Home made foods, lunch counter open for quick lunches.

South Paris, Saturday, Nov. 4: Holiday Bazaar, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Congregational Church. Sponsored by Oxford County Extension. Crafts, food, raffles. Public roast pork luncheon at 11:30 a.m.

Stoneham, Saturday, Nov. 4: Ham dinner, 4:30 to 7 p.m., Camp Susan Curtis. Raffles, including a Bahama cruise, 50/50 and more. Adults, $8; under 12, $5; under 3, free. Benefits Stefano family. FMI or to make a donation, Andrea, 928-2119 or Tonya, 925-6509.

Sumner, Saturday, Nov. 4: Benefit supper for Cindy Stevens, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Hartford Sumner Elementary School. Adults, $6; children, $4. Proceeds to help defray medical costs. Anyone wishing to make a donation may contact Marcia at 388-2173.

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

Norway, Thursday, Nov. 9: Let’s Talk About It book discussion series “Defining Wilderness; Defining Maine,” 7 p.m., public library. “We Took to the Woods” by Louise Dickinson Rich. Discussion leader: Candace Kanes, Ph.D. FMI: 743-5309.

Norway, Friday, Nov. 10: Performance by Mary Ukelady, ukulele folk singer, Books N Things, 430 Main St. Open to the public, free. FMI: 739-6200.

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.

West Paris, Saturday, Nov. 11: Veteran’s Day parade and dedication of new Veterans’ monument. Line up 9:30 a.m. at Agnes L. Gray Elementary School, Main Street; march begins at 10 a.m.

Canton, Friday, Nov. 17: Thanksgiving pie sale; order by Nov. 17; pick up, 9 to 11 a.m., Nov. 21. Ponemah Rebekah Lodge Hall. Mince, chicken, pecan, $10; pumpkin, apple lemon and chocolate cream, $8. To order: Doris, 597-2541.

Norway, Saturday, Nov. 18: St. Catherine’s Sodality annual Holiday Fair, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. Catherine’s Parish Hall, 32 Paris St. Tables available for $10. To reserve: Sylvia, 743-7231.

West Paris, Saturday, Dec. 2: Community showcase and craft fair, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., Agnes Gray gymnasium, Main Street. Christmas parade to tree lighting follows at 5 p.m. Display space available: $5 when supplying own table, $10 if table needed. FMI or to schedule a display: Lisa, 674-2127 or Cindy, 674-3507.

River Valley area

Bethel, Saturday, Oct. 28: Those Jazz Guys performance, two sets from 7 to 10 p.m., Sudbury Inn. Sponsored by the Mahoosuc Arts Council. Seating limited. Cover charge $6; benefits the council. FMI: 824-3575.

Mexico, Saturday, Oct. 28: Open vocal auditions for children interested in appearing in the 38th annual Christmas show will be held at 88 Keys Piano Studio in the Mexico Recreation Center. Applicants must reserve an audition time. Two roles to be cast, one boy and one girl, to sing a duet. Boy must be able to play 10- to 12-year-old and girl to play 13- to 15-year-old. FMI or to schedule an audition: Bob Bohren, R.A.A.P.A.’s musical director, 364-2536.

Mexico, Saturday, Oct. 28: Hunters breakfast, 4:30 to 10 a.m., behind Mexico Town Hall. Menu: eggs, baked beans, biscuits, bacon, sausage, pancakes, beverage, $7 per person. Benefits Friends of Mexico Rec Park.

Rumford, Saturday, Oct. 28: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Rumford Elementary School. Jewelry, knit ware, tote bags, wooden crafts, holiday crafts and more. Refreshments and lunch available. Benefits Rumford Elementary PTO.

Rumford, Saturday, Oct. 28: Longaberger basket bingo, noon, St. Athanasius-St. John School. Doors open at 11 a.m. Light lunch available for small fee. Tickets available at the school and Davis Florist. FMI: Catherine, 369-0047.

Rumford, Saturday, Oct. 28: Hunters breakfast, 4:30 to 9 a.m., Rumford Lodge of Elks #862. Menu: scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, hash browns, pancakes, baked beans, toast, beverage. Adults, $6; ages under 12, $3. Takeout available. Please use side entrance. FMI: 364-2548.

Rumford, Saturday, Oct. 28: Chicken pie supper at Rumford United Methodist Church. Two settings, 5 and 5:45 p.m. with a short hymn sing upstairs for those waiting for the second setting. Adults, $7; children, $3.

Rumford, Sunday, Oct. 29: A concert by Two Old Friends featuring Mac McHale and Emery Hutchins, 2 p.m., Muskie Auditorium, Mountain Valley High School. Tickets are $10 and are available at the door. The concert is sponsored by the Moontide Water Festival. FMI: 369-9138.

Rumford, Tuesday, Oct. 31: Trick or treat for children 12 and under, 5 to 7 p.m., Rumford Grange 115, Rumford Center.

Rumford, Monday, Oct. 30: Hallows’ Eve Celebration for parents and children, ages 3 to 7, of SAD #43, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., Rumford Elementary School. Halloween games, songs, stories, crafts, goodies and prizes. FMI: 364-8155.

Mexico, Thursday, Nov 2: Free stop smoking program, noon to 1 p.m., Region 9 building. Light lunch provided. FMI or to sign up: Stephanie, 364-7408.

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 www.fiddleicious.com.

Rumford, Saturday, Nov. 4: Bottle drive, 10 a.m. to noon, sponsored by Expressive Movement Competition Dance Team to help defray costs for them to go to Peabody, Mass., in March. To have bottles picked up, contact Sue at 364-4919.

Rumford, Sunday, Nov. 5: Memorial Mass for deceased veterans, 9:30 a.m., St. John’s and St. Athanasius. Veterans’ names will be read. All veterans invited to come early so they may march in early. Sponsored by VFW 1641.

Mexico, Thursday, Nov 9: Free stop smoking program, noon to 1 p.m., Region 9 building. Light lunch provided. FMI or to sign up: Stephanie, 364-7408.

Rumford, Saturday, Nov 11: Veterans Day observance, 9 a.m.; service, 10 a.m.; Mtn. Valley High School. Sponsored by VFW 1641.

Mexico, Thursday, Nov 16: Free stop smoking program, noon to 1 p.m., Region 9 building. Light lunch provided. FMI or to sign up: Stephanie, 364-7408.

Canton, Friday, Nov. 17: Thanksgiving pie sale; order by Nov. 17; pick up, 9 to 11 a.m., Nov. 21. Ponemah Rebekah Lodge Hall. Mince, chicken, pecan, $10; pumpkin, apple lemon and chocolate cream, $8. To order, Doris, 597-2541.

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

Auburn, Friday, Oct. 27: Scrabble for Teens, 3 p.m., Auburn Public Library. FMI: Sally, 333-6640 ext. 2008 or sholt@auburnpubliclibrary.org.

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 uuauburn@verizon.net.

Buckfield, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 27 and 28: Haunted hayride, 6 to 11 p.m., Buckfield Downs Racetrack. $5 per person; $25 family limit. Sponsored by the Buckfield High School class.

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

Lewiston, Friday, Oct. 27: Spoken Word showcase featuring Jeff Kass, his students and local teen poets, 7 to 9 p.m., Callahan Hall, Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Free. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 200.

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. FMI: 353-5291 Wednesday through Friday after 4 p.m.

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

Lisbon, Friday, Oct. 27: Turkey supper, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall, 27 Village St. Adults, $6; children 12 and under, $3; preschool, 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, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., St. Louis Church Hall, Third St.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 28: Baked bean supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Sixth Street Congregational Church, 109 Sixth St. Two kinds of beans, hot dogs, coleslaw, American chop suey, rolls, dessert, beverages. Adults, $5; children 5 to 12, $3; under 5, free.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 28: American Legion Harvest Supper, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., post home, 71 South Main St. Adults, $6; seniors and children under 12, $5. Menu: turkey, potatoes and squash with trimmings, dessert, coffee and soda.

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

Buckfield, Saturday, Oct. 28: Hunters breakfast, 5 to 8 a.m., American Legion Home. Menu: eggs, bacon, sausage, homefries, beans, homemade doughnuts, 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.

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

Greene, Saturday, Oct. 28: Bean supper, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., VFW Memorial Post 11032, located next to the Greene Central School. Menu: two kinds of beans, franks, American chop suey, coleslaw, Italian bread, dessert, coffee, punch. Adults, $5; children under 12, $2.50.

Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 28: Memorial fundraiser spaghetti dinner, 4 to 6 p.m., Lewiston High School. $5 suggested donation. Hosted by Gov. 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.

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.

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, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Lisbon Methodist Church, School Street. Adults, $6; children, $2. FMI: 353-8951.

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.

Minot, Saturday, Oct. 28: Harvest supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., West Minot Grange. Menu: corned beef, vegetables, gingerbread with whipped cream and beverages. Adults, $6.50; children, $2.50. FMI: 966-2913 or 345-3040.

Monmouth, Saturday, Oct. 28: Book and bake sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Cumston Public Library, lower level, Main Street.

Monmouth, Saturday, Oct. 28: Hunters and early riser breakfast, 4:30 to 9:30 a.m., Cottrell Elementary School. All you can eat, $5. Sponsored by the Monmouth Lion’s Club. For raffle tickets: Archie Wing, 933-2589.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Oct. 28: Turkey supper, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Grange, Sabbathday Road, just off Route 26. Adults, $7.50; children, $3. Includes all the fixin’s served family style. Collection jar will be provided for Paul Berry of Gray and George Carmen of New Gloucester, who both need lung transplants.

Sabattus, Saturday, Oct. 28: Casserole and bean supper, 5 p.m., Jacques Cartier Club, 14 Wales Road. Halloween party follows supper with dancing from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Costume judging at 8:30 p.m. Prizes awarded.

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.

Wales, Saturday, Oct. 28: Hunters breakfast, 4:30 to 8 a.m., Grange Hall, 322 Centre Road. $6. Includes eggs, bacon, sausage, ham, pancakes, French toast, home fries, toast, coffee, tea and milk. Hosted by Webster Lodge 164. Supports the building fund.

Wayne, Saturday, Oct. 28: Annual craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wayne Elementary School, Pond Road. Breakfast and lunch, muffins and coffee cake, stews, chowders and pizza. To benefit enrichment programs.

West Minot, Saturday, Oct. 28: Harvest supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Grange hall. Corned beef, vegetables, gingerbread with whipped cream. FMI: 345-3040.

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.

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

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

Lewiston, Wednesday, Nov. 1: After school art, 3:30 p.m., public library.

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

Auburn, Friday, Nov. 3: Scrabble for Teens, 3 p.m., Auburn Public Library. FMI: Sally, 333-6640 ext. 2008 or sholt@auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Friday, Nov. 3: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., public library.

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. Theatergoers can donate one non-perishable food item and receive $1 off the ticket price. (One discount per ticket). Donated items are designated for Mercy Works in Lewiston.

Lewiston, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 3 and 4: St. Patrick’s Church Christmas Fair, Parish Hall, corner of Blake and Walnut streets, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Raffle drawings will take place at 1 p.m. on Saturday.

Lisbon, Friday, Nov. 3: Pot luck supper, 5:30 to 7 p.m., VFW Post 9459 home, Route 196. Sponsored by Ladies Auxiliary. Menu: casseroles, biscuits, coffee, tea. Adults, $6; children under 10, $3. FMI: 353-2152.

Sabattus, Friday, and Saturday, Nov. 3 and 4: Christmas Fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Our Lady of the Rosary, Maxwell-Gill Hall, High Street. Crafters, raffles, bake table and kitchen. FMI: Connie, 375-6951.

Gray, Saturday, Nov. 4: Public supper, 6 p.m., American Legion, 15 Lewiston Road. Menu: beans, chop suey, cole slaw, hot dogs, breads and desserts. Adults, $6; children under 12, $2.50; under five, free.

Gray, Saturday, Nov. 4: Holiday shopping extravaganza, noon to 5 p.m., First Congregational Parish Hall, 5 Brown St. (behind McDonald’s). Door prizes, coffee and homebaked goods, discounts and unique gift items. FMI: Pamela Martin, 650-9194.

Lewiston, Saturday, Nov. 4: Holiday fair and lunch, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Holy Family Parish church hall, Sabattus St. Hosted by Ladies of St. Ann Sodality. Books, puzzles, baked goods, candy, jewelry, plants, kiddie corner, 50/50, raffles, religious items.

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

Mechanic Falls, Saturday, Nov. 4: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., American Legion Post 150. Chinese auction, white elephant table, raffles, bake sale, lunch meals. Sponsored by Post 150 Auxiliary.

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.

Pownal, Saturday, Nov. 4: Baked bean supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., North Pownal United Methodist Church, 851 Lawrence Rd. Menu: 3 kinds of beans, spaghetti, potato salad, coleslaw, pickled beets, biscuits, brownbread, homemade pies. Adults, $6; children, $3; under 3, free. FMI: Caron, 688-4101; Karen, 829-5470. Handicap accessible.

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: info@unitedmainecraftsmen.com or 621-2818.

Auburn, Sunday, Nov. 5: Blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. Walk-ins taken. FMI: 784-6883.

Lewiston, Sunday, Nov. 5: Finnish-Russian folk quartet Sattuma will perform, 2 p.m., Bates College Olin Arts Center, 75 Russell St. Admission: $5, $3 for children/students. FMI: 782-0386.

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

Lewiston, Monday, Nov. 6: Babytime, 10 a.m., public library.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Nov. 7: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., public library.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Nov. 8: After school art, 3:30 p.m., public library.

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

Lewiston, Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 8 and 9: Lewiston Vet Center will host an Arts & Crafts Show, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is free. Refreshments available.

Auburn, Friday, Nov. 10: Scrabble for Teens, 3 p.m., Auburn Public Library. FMI: Sally, 333-6640 ext. 2008 or sholt@auburnpubliclibrary.org.

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

Lisbon, Friday, Nov. 10: Pot roast supper, 5:30 to 7 p.m., VFW 9459, Route 196. Menu: pot roast, biscuits, dessert, coffee, tea. Turkey raffle. Adults, $6; children under 10, $3. FMI: 353-2152.

Pownal, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 10 and 11: The Little Country Church Christmas Fair, Friday, 2 to 7 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., North Pownal United Methodist Church, 851 Lawrence Road. Crafts, decorations, baked and canned goods, knitted and sewn items, Mrs. Claus’ attic, treasure chest, silent auction; hot meals served both days. FMI: Caron, 688-4101; Nancy, 688-4481.

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 Scrapbooking Fundraiser, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., 9 Foss Road. Preregister, $20; day of, $25. FMI: Jen Marcotte, 577-6659.

Minot, Saturday, Nov. 11: The West Auburn Congregational Church annual Harvest Supper with seatings at 5 and 6 p.m. Adults, $7; children 12 and under, $3; under three, free. Turkey, ham, potatoes, squash, carrots, turnip, cabbage, homemade rolls and pies. Proceeds to benefit the building fund.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Nov. 11: Amvets Ladies Auxiliary annual Harvest Supper, 5 to 6 p.m., Amvet Hall, Route 100. Baked ham, squash, potatoes, onions, carrots, cabbage, turnip, rolls and dessert. Adults, $7; children under 12, $3.

Pownal, Saturday, Nov. 11: Auction, 2 p.m., Mallett Hall, Route 9. Auction items include paintings and art, fine handmade crafts, woodwork, antiques, furniture, services, gift certificates and more. Refreshments and coffee will be on sale. Proceeds to benefit the Bicentennial celebration. FMI: Kathy, 688-4153, or Kelly, 688-4611.

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.

Turner, Saturday, Nov. 11: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Turner Elementary School, 91 Matthews Way. Admission is $1 donation at the door. Prize and craft raffles. Food and beverages served all day. Proceeds for TES playground fund. FMI: 225-3620.

Winthrop, Saturday, Nov. 11: Rotary Club, hunter and family breakfast, 5 to 9 a.m., Winthrop Congregational Church. Proceeds support Winthrop Rotary Community Projects.

Mechanic Falls, Sunday, Nov. 12: Country legends and memorial awards show, noon, Silver Spur, Route 121. Presented by Down East Country Music Assn. Adults, $8; children under 12, $4. 50/50, raffles, food bar. FMI: Jackie, 793-8884; Gary, 377-8035; Lolalee, 674-2571; Shirley/Dean, 743-2922.

Lewiston, Monday, Nov. 13: Babytime, 10 a.m., public library.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Nov. 14: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., public library.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Nov. 14: Homeschool book discussion group, 10 a.m., public library.

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

Lewiston, Wednesday, Nov. 15: After school art, 3:30 p.m., public library.

Auburn, Friday, Nov. 17: Scrabble for Teens, 3 p.m., Auburn Public Library. FMI: Sally, 333-6640 ext. 2008 or sholt@auburnpubliclibrary.org.

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

Lewiston, Friday, Nov. 17: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., public library.

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.

Lisbon, Friday, Nov. 17: Supper, 5:30 to 7 p.m., VFW 9459, Route 196. Menu: casseroles, beans biscuits, dessert, coffee, tea. Adults, $6; children under 10, $3. FMI: 353-2152.

Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 18: Christmas fair, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Grace Lutheran Church, 757 Summer St. Cafe, crafts, baked goods, jams, jellies, wreaths, granny’s attic, silent auction, fair trade productions (from developing nations).

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

Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 18: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., High Street Congregational Church. FMI or to rent tables: 784-4828.

Lewiston, Saturday, Nov. 18: Holy Cross Parish & Trinity Catholic School Holiday Fest, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Holy Cross Church Hall, 1080 Lisbon St. Activity table for the kids, crafts, 50/50 and various raffles and more. FMI: Anna Marie Lewis, 783-2696

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, Nov. 18: Christmas Fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Lisbon Falls Methodist Church. 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. Free admission. FMI: 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, demonstrations.

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, Monday, Nov. 20: Babytime, 10 a.m., public library.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Nov. 21: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., public library.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Nov. 22: After school art, 3:30 p.m., public library.

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

Lewiston, Monday, Nov. 27: Babytime, 10 a.m., public library.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Nov. 28: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., public library.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Nov. 29: After school art, 3:30 p.m., public library.

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

Auburn, Friday, Dec. 1: Scrabble for Teens, 3 p.m., Auburn Public Library. FMI: Sally, 333-6640 ext. 2008 or sholt@auburnpubliclibrary.org.

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, 3 p.m., Auburn Public Library. FMI: Sally, 333-6640 ext. 2008 or sholt@auburnpubliclibrary.org.

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, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Benefits Buckfield High School Class of 2007 Project Graduation. Tickets available at Tilton’s 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. to 1 p.m. FMI and reservations: call the Inn directly at 336-2220. FMI: Joan Abrams, 336-3600; Regina Hutchinson, 336-3312.

Auburn, Sunday, Dec. 10: Public breakfast, 8 to 10 a.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $3.50/$4.50. Includes coffee and juice. Benefit for children’s Christmas party.

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