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, Nov. 29: Movie, “Femmes aux Yeux Ouverts,” 7p.m., Lincoln Auditorium, UMF Roberts Learning Center. Free. In French with English subtitles. Sponsored by UMF French Club. FMI: 778-7420.

Farmington, Friday, Dec. 1: Titcomb Mountain holiday auction, 7 p.m., Granary Restaurant. Preview at 6 p.m. Performance by Mt. Blue Voices. FMI: 778-9031.

Farmington, Thursday through Sunday, Nov. 30 to Dec. 3: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Alumni Theater, UMF. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. Advance tickets, Howard’s Rexall, Main Street. Adults, $8; children 12 and under, seniors and UMF students, $5. Opening night, $5.

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

New Sharon, Friday, Dec. 1: Spaghetti dinner and book fair, Cape Cod Hill School. Dinner, 5 to 6:30 p.m., $5 per person or $20 per family; book fair, 4:30 to 7 p.m. Helps fund field trips, playground equipment and enrichment activities.

Dixfield, Saturday, Dec. 2: Christmas fair, 7:30 am. to 2 p.m., Dixfield Congregational Church. Breakfast, photos with Santa from 9:30 to 11 a.m., $1. Lunch available.

Fairbanks, Saturday, Dec. 2: Silent auction, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fairbanks Union Church, Route 4, benefits Fairbanks School Neighborhood Association Building Fund.

Farmington, Saturday, Dec. 2: Craft fair and luncheon, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., American Legion Post home. Hosted by Auxiliary. FMI: Katie Hallman, 778-4720.

Farmington, Saturday, Dec. 2: Grand opening, Ski Museum at the Farmington Ski History Museum Chester Greenwood Day, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Church Street Commons. FMI: call 491-5481.

Farmington, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 2 and 3: Western Maine Choral Society Winter Concert featuring UMF Community Chorus, 7:30 p.m., Saturday; 3 p.m., Sunday; Nordica Auditorium at UMF. Adults, $6; Seniors, $5; tickets at Mickey’s Hallmark or at the door. FMI: 778-7072.

Farmington, Saturday, Dec. 2: Chester Greenwood Day. Parade downtown, 11 a.m.; Festival of Trees at Granary Restaurant all day; auction, 6 p.m.; chili contest in the park, noon; flag raising and cake cutting, noon; horse drawn wagon rides, noon to 2 p.m.; polar bear club dip in Clearwater Lake, 3 p.m.

New Sharon, Saturday, Dec. 2: Baked bean takeout, 10 a.m. to noon, New Sharon Congregational United Church of Christ on Cape Cod Hill Road, $14. To reserve call Mary at 778-2366.

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

Farmington, Thursday, Dec. 7: Sole Expression a cappella concert at 7:30 p.m., Nordica Auditorium in Merrill Hall at UMF. Special guests the On and Off Girls.

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

Farmington, Friday, Saturday, Dec. 8 and 9: Friendly Workers holiday fair, Fairbanks Union Church, ham supper Friday, 5 to 6:30 p.m., food fest on Saturday.

Farmington, Friday, Dec. 8: Holiday crafts and food fair, 9 a.m. to noon, Franklin Memorial Hospital lobby. Sponsored by the hospital auxiliary.

Avon, Saturday, Dec. 9: Christmas in Avon sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Avon Community Hall. Items by area craftsmen. 50/50 raffle.

Farmington, Saturday, Dec. 9: Santa Claus visits downtown, 9 a.m. to noon, Franklin County Children’s Task Force, Church Street. Photos with Santa, free horse drawn sleigh rides, 9 a.m. to noon.

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

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, Dec. 12: American Red Cross blood drive at Tri Town Area, Route 4 from noon to 6 p.m.

Farmington, Wednesday, Dec. 13: American Red Cross blood drive at University of Maine, North Dining Hall, from noon to 5 p.m.

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: Music: UMF’s Tom O’Donnell, noon, 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.

Farmington, Thursday, Dec. 14: American Red Cross blood drive at University of Maine, North Dining Hall, from noon to 5 p.m.

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

Farmington, Saturday, Dec. 16: Free horse drawn sleigh rides, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., downtown. Sponsored by the Downtown Business and Professional Association.

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

Farmington, Friday, Dec. 29: American Red Cross blood drive, Franklin Memorial Hospital, 1 Hospital Drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Oxford Hills area

Bridgton, Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 27, 28: Lake Region Community Theatre auditions for “You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown,” at Bridgton Memorial School, Depot Street, 7 to 9 p.m.

Norway, Tuesday, Nov. 28: November Best of Health at Stephens Memorial Hospital. Colon questions answered by Dr. Fernanco Navarro, 6 p.m. Call 743-1562 Ext. 326 to register.

Bethel, Thursday, Nov. 30: Silent film “The Phantom of the Opera,” 7 p.m., Bingham Hall, Gould Academy, Church Street. Live accompaniment by the Alloy Orchestra. Tickets at the door. Adults, $6; students, $4. FMI: 824-3575

Paris, Thursday, Nov. 30: Story time for preschoolers, 10 a.m., Library. FMI: 743-6994.

Paris, Friday, Dec. 1: Take-a-chance auction, doors open 5 p.m., auction at 7 p.m., Oxford Hills Middle School cafeteria, Pine Street. Host: Oxford County 4-H Leaders’ Association.

Paris, Dec. 1 to 30: Colonial Williamsburg Christmas, historic 1840 house at McLaughlin Garden. Restored and decorated parlors, dining room. Viewing Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free.

Bethel, Saturday, Dec. 2: Greens sale, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., West Bethel Union Church. Crafts, baked goods, cookie walk.

Bethel, Saturday, Dec. 2: Telstar craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Telstar Middle/High School, Route 26. Reserve by contacting the school, 824-2136, or Pat Nasta, 824-0547.

Bethel, Saturday, Dec. 2: Taste of Bethel and theme wreath silent auction, noon to 2 p.m. FMI: call the Chamber of Commerce at 824-2282 or visit www.bethelmaine.com.

Bridgton, Saturday, Dec. 2: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Town Hall. FMI: 743-6175.

Buckfield, Saturday, Dec. 2: Holiday craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Buckfield Junior/Senior High School. Sponsored by the Nezinscot Valley Music Boosters. FMI: 890-5731 or 336-2557.

Buckfield, Saturday, Dec. 2: Christmas beano, 2 p.m., doors open 1 p.m., American Legion Hall John D. Long Post 58, Route 140. Sponsored by American Legion Auxiliary Unit 58.

Oxford, Saturday, Dec. 2: Holiday fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Madison Avenue Elementary School, 5 Madison Ave. Sponsored by Paris Elementary PTO. FMI: Wendy, 744-0318.

Oxford, Saturday, Dec. 2: “Toys Galore” Chinese auction, 2 p.m., Hosanna Church building. Drawing begins at 3:30 p.m. Snow date, Saturday, Dec. 16. Sponsored by Resistance Ministries. FMI: 743-6982.

Oxford, Saturday, Dec. 2: Roast beef supper, 4 to 6:30 p.m., Rock-O-Dundee Rider’s club house, Paine Road. $6.50 for adults; $3 under 12. FMI: 539-2616.

Paris, Saturday, Dec. 2: Craft and bake fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Market Square Health Care Center. FMI: Lynne Wheeler 743-7086 Ext. 330.

Paris, Saturday, Dec. 2: Pot roast supper with strawberry shortcake, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Deering Memorial Methodist Church, Main and Church streets. Adults $7, children under 12, $3.

Paris, Saturday, Dec. 2: Open house and Advent fair, 8 to 11 a.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 34 Buckfield Road. Proceeds benefit Oxford Hills Food Pantry, Oxford Hills Christian Academy and Trinity’s music program.

Waterford, Saturday, Dec. 2: Pick and cut Christmas trees, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in South Waterford. Cost: $20. To benefit Norway/Oxford Boosters and Waterford Recreation.

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, 5 p.m. Display space, $5 with table, $10 otherwise. FMI: Lisa, 674-2127 or Cindy, 674-3507.

Paris, Thursday through Sunday, Dec. 7 to 10: Trees and trains, McLaughlin barn and house. Set up by Maine Garden Railway Society. Members, $3; non-members, $5; under 12, $3; under 5, free.

Paris, Friday, Dec. 8: Tree of Caring lighting ceremony, 7 p.m., Maine Veterans’ Home, 477 High St. Music and refreshments following tree lighting.

Paris, Saturday, Dec. 9: Auburn Methodist Ringers and Androscoggin Chorale concert, 7:30 p.m., South Paris First Congregational Church. FMI: www.mainemusicsociety.org.

Paris, Saturday, Dec. 9: Christmas tree sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., First Baptist Church of Paris Hill.

Bridgton, Monday, Dec. 11: American Red Cross blood drive at Howell Laboratories, Route 117, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Canton, Friday, Dec. 15: American Red Cross blood drive at Canton Town Hall, 36 School St. from noon to 6 p.m.

Locke Mills, Sunday, Dec. 17: Christmas Cantata, 4 p.m., Union Church. FMI: Joyce Hathaway, 674-2259.

Bridgton, Tuesday, Dec. 26: American Red Cross blood Drive, Bridgton Masonic Hall, Route 117, 2 to 7 p.m.

River Valley area

Bethel, Thursday, Nov. 30: Silent film “The Phantom of the Opera,” 7 p.m., Bingham Hall, Gould Academy, Church Street. Live accompaniment by the Alloy Orchestra. Tickets at the door. Adults, $6; students, $4. FMI: 824-3575

Bethel, Saturday, Dec. 2: Telstar craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Telstar Middle/High School, Route 26. Reserve by calling school, 824-2136, or Pat, 824-0547.

Dixfield, Saturday, Dec. 2: Christmas fair, 7:30 am. to 2 p.m., Dixfield Congregational Church. Breakfast, photos with Santa from 9:30 to 11 a.m., $1; wreaths, candy, baked goods, crafts, more. Lunch available.

Rumford, Saturday, Dec. 2: Christmas fair and breakfast, 8 a.m., Rumford Point Congregational Church U.C.C.

Rumford, Saturday, Dec. 2: Christmas fair from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Athanasius-St. John Church. Wreaths, crafts, Chinese auction, more. Hot turkey luncheon, eat in or takeout. FMI: 369-8026.

Rumford, Saturday, Dec. 2: Adult Christmas party at the Snowshoe Club. Social hour 5 to 6 p.m.; roast pork supper at 6 p.m. Music by E/I Band 7 to 11 p.m. Tickets on sale at club. Members, $7; Guests, $8.

West Paris, Saturday, Dec. 2: Craft fair and showcase, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., Agnes Gray School gym. Christmas parade and tree lighting at 5 p.m. FMI: Lisa 674-2127.

Andover, Monday, Dec. 4: Andover Service Circle senior appreciation dinner at 4 p.m. at Andover Town Hall. Call Pat Meek at 392-2281 regarding attendance.

Peru, Saturday, Dec. 9: Christmas craft fair, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Rockemeka Grange Hall, 92 Peru Center Road. Benefits Families in Crisis Task Force. FMI: 562-8581; Rod Jamison, 562-8799.

Canton, Friday, Dec. 15: American Red Cross blood drive from noon to 6 p.m. at Canton Town Hall.

Lewiston area

Auburn, Wednesday, Nov. 29: Preschool story time, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., Auburn Public Library.

Auburn, Tuesday, Nov. 28: Dr. Billie Gammon speaks on “The True Story of a Girl Named Julia,” 7 p.m., Androscoggin County Building. Sponsored by Androscoggin Historical Society. Free; wheelchair accessible.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Nov. 28: Preschool story time, 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 a child. FMI: 782-1112.

Auburn, Thursday, Nov. 30: Teenior Knitting Club, 6 p.m., Auburn Public Library.

Lewiston, Thursday, Nov. 30: Line and partner dancing, 7 p.m., Central Hall; entrance, 4th level of Centreville Garage.

Lewiston, Thursday, Nov. 30: Women in Islam to be discussed at USM/L-A, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Room 170 at USM on 51 Westminster St. Light dinner will be served. Public invited, no charge. FMI: contact Khadra Jama at mohamedkhadra@yahoo.com.

Lewiston, Thursday, Nov. 30: 7 p.m., at Callahan Hall at the Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St., The Grumps concert, benefits Lewiston Youth Empowerment Program, Admission: $5. FMI: 753-6534.

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

Auburn, Friday, Dec. 1: United Methodist Church of Auburn handbell Christmas performance, 7 p.m. Pie social follows at fellowship hall. Free will offering.

Auburn, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 1 and 2: first annual holiday fair, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Lutheran Social Services, 155 Center St. (green building). Free admission. Crafters needed, $10 per table both days.

Lisbon, Friday, Dec. 1: Ladies Auxiliary Post 9459 casserole and bean supper, 5:30 to 7 p.m., $6 for adults, $3 for children under 10, at post home, Route 196. FMI: 353-2152.

Auburn, Saturday, Dec. 2: Androscoggin Valley String Quartet benefit concert, 3 p.m., for the Casa Hogar orphanage at the West Auburn Congregational Church, corner of Marston Hill Road and West Auburn Road, FMI: call 777-4643.

Buckfield, Saturday, Dec. 2: Christmas beano, 2 p.m., doors open 1 p.m., American Legion Hall John D. Long Post 58, Route 140. Sponsored by American Legion Auxiliary Unit 58.

Danville, Saturday, Dec. 2: Bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m., Danville Grange Hall. Adults, $6; children $3. Game party at 7 p.m.

Gray, Saturday, Dec. 2: Maine mystery writer Julie Spencer-Fleming, 1:30 p.m., Stimson Hall, 4 Shaker Road, next to town office. Sponsored by Gray Public Library. FMI: 657-4110.

Gray, Saturday, Dec. 2: Sabbathday Lake Grange 365 holiday fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the hall on Sabbathday Road off Route 26. Lunch will be served. FMI: call Pam Dyer at 657-4612.

Gray, Saturday, Dec. 2: Christmas craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Good Shepherd UMC, 151 West Gray Road.

Greene, Saturday, Dec. 2: Old Fashioned Christmas, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Universalist Church, Route 202. Benefits Sunday School children’s heifer project. FMI: 225-5181.

Lewiston, Saturday, Dec. 2: Holy Cross Knights of Columbus bean supper, Holy Cross Church hall, 1080 Lisbon St., 4 to 6:30 p.m. $6 per person, $3 12 and under. Takeout available. FMI: Dan Leclair, 240-3537.

Manchester, Saturday, Dec. 2: Poinsettia tour, 11 a.m., Longfellow’s Greenhouse. Free

Mechanic Falls, Saturday, Dec. 2: Lamplighter Smorgasbord at the First Congregational Church, from 5 to 6 p.m. Adults $7, Children $3.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Dec. 2: Shaker Christmas fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26.

Sabattus, Saturday, Dec. 2: Baked bean and casserole supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Our Lady of the Rosary Parish. Adults, $6; under 12, $3. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. Benefits parish programs. FMI: Roland R. St. Amand, 375-6586.

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

Lisbon, Tuesday, Dec. 5: Family craft night, 6 p.m., Lisbon Community School cafetorium. Students, staff and families welcome. Free, sponsored by the LCS PTO. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Dec. 6: American Red Cross blood drive, Lepage Center, St. Mary’s Hospital, from noon to 6 p.m.

Auburn, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 7, 8 9: Auburn Middle School drama students perform “Dracula” by Bram Stoker at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 2 and 7 p.m. on Saturday at Auburn Middle School. Tickets at door. FMI: call 784-1356.

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.

Auburn, Saturday, Dec. 9: Book, yard sale, 9 to 11 a.m., Child Health Center, 24 Falcon Drive. Sponsored by Child Health Center’s Developmental Therapy Preschool. Raffles, bake sale and refreshments.

Buckfield, Saturday, Dec. 9: Holiday home tours, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Benefits Project Graduation. Tickets available at Tilton’s Market, $10 each. FMI: Joan Abrams, 336-3600; Regina Hutchinson, 336-3312.

Lisbon, Saturday, Dec. 9: VFW Post 9459 40th anniversary dinner, 5:30 to 7 p.m., $6 adults, $3 children under 10. Music, 7 to 11 p.m., at post home, Route 196. FMI: 353-5291 Wednesday to Friday after 4 p.m.

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

Lewiston, Sunday Dec. 10: Auburn Methodist Ringers, Androscoggin Chorale concert, 3 p.m. at Franco-American Heritage Center. FMI: www.mainemusicsociety.org.

Winthrop, Sunday, Dec. 10: CODA Chorus Christmas concert, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Children’s choir 2 p.m. concert. Free-will offering.

Winthrop, Thursday, Dec. 14: American Red Cross blood drive, St. Francis Church, Lake Street, 1 to 6 p.m.

Auburn, Friday, Dec. 15: Turkey raffle, 7 p.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. Benefits New Auburn Little League Baseball. FMI: 784-6883.

Lewiston, Friday, Dec. 15: Christmas band concert, 7:30 p.m., Saints Peter and Paul Basilica, 27 Bartlett St. Traditional Christmas music by the Bath Municipal Band. Admission by donation.

Auburn, Saturday, Dec. 16: Christmas bake/craft sale, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Kmart. Sponsored by Tommys Feral Feline Friends.

Poland, Monday, Dec. 18: American Red Cross blood drive, Poland Whittier Middle School, 1457 Main St., Route 26, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Auburn, Tuesday, Dec. 19: American Red Cross blood drive, Auburn Motor Sales, 699 Center St., from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Winthrop, Tuesday Dec. 21: American Red Cross blood drive, Winthrop High School gym, 221 Rambler Road, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Auburn, Wednesday, Dec. 27: American Red Cross blood drive, Auburn mall, 550 Center St., 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.