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, 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.

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, Friday, Dec. 1: Annual craft fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sandy River Nursing Care Center, Route 133 at Sandy River. FMI: Lynette or Tamara, 778-6591.

Livermore Falls, Friday, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2: “Oliver,” a two-act play, 7 p.m., at Livermore Falls High School stage presented by the Community Musical Theatre. Tickets: $5.

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.

Farmington, Saturday, Dec. 2: Pet photos with Santa, noon to 3 p.m., Franklin County Animal Shelter, 550 Industry Road. $10, or $5 with “Operation Santa Paws” toy for drive. FMI: 778-2638 or franklincountyanimalshelter@hotmail.com.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, Dec. 2: Methodist churches join in a Christmas bazaar at Eaton Memorial United Methodist Church, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch served from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for $4.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, Dec. 2: Christmas tree-lighting and parade beginning at 5:15 p.m. on Main Street in Jay and ending at Union Park in Livermore Falls. Sponsored by the Jay/Livermore Falls Rotary Club.

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.

Dixfield, Sunday, Dec. 3: Children’s Christmas party, 1 to 3 p.m., American Legion Hall. Santa will distribute gifts to area children from grades K to 5.

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

Salem, Sunday, Dec. 3: A&E Country Music, 1 p.m., Salem Community Building. Sponsored by Salem Pine Tree Club. Donations at the door.

Farmington, Wednesday, Dec. 6: Mt. Blue High School concert, 7 p.m. at the gym. Free.

Farmington, Thursday, Dec. 7: Mt. Blue Middle School concert, 7 p.m., at the gym. Free.

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, Saturday, Dec. 9: Chinese shadow puppetry workshop by Foothills Arts Center, Pleasant Street, 9:30 a.m to 3 p.m. Adults and students grades 5 and up, $15; discounts for families and early registration. FMI: 778-0448 or info@foothillsarts.org, www.foothillsarts.org.

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

Livermore Falls, Sunday, Dec. 10: Emmanuel Assembly of God youth Christmas program, “His Space,” 6 p.m. Refreshment follow.

New Sharon, Monday, Dec. 11: Cape Cod Hill School concert, 7 p.m., in the gym. Free.

Weld, Monday, Dec. 11: Weld School Concert, 6:30 p.m., Weld Town Hall. Free.

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, Wednesday Dec. 13: Cascade Brook School concert, 7 p.m., Mount Blue High School gym.

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

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, diningroom. 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.

Mechanic Falls, Saturday, Dec. 2: Our Lady of Ransom and St. Mary’s Church Ladies Guild Christmas craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Parish Hall, Elm Street. Tables, $15 or two for $25. FMI: Josie at 345-3274.

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.

Paris, Saturdays and Sundays, Dec. 2 and 3 through Dec. 23 and 24: Inside Christmas yard sale and activities, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., 659 Park St. Benefits Families In Crisis Task Force Christmas programs. FMI: 357-7072.

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.

Brownfield, Wednesday, Dec. 6: Creative economy forum, 6 to 9 p.m., Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Road. Sponsored by Route 113 Corridor Committee, Western Maine Cultural Alliance and Stone Mountain Arts Center.

Locke Mills, Wednesday, Dec. 6: Christmas potluck supper and auction, 6 p.m. at the Greenwood Historical Society building. Bring meal, utensils and wrapped gift to be auctioned.

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

Fryeburg, Friday, Dec. 8: Dinner and dance for Billy Holt at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 5 to 7 p.m., dance 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Dinner only, adults $7, children 12 and under $4; dance only, adults $5, children 12 and under $1. Both, adults $10, children 12 and under $5. FMI: 935-2546.

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.

Bryant Pond, Thursday, Dec. 14: Tineka Ouwenga of Bethel speaks at Whitman Memorial Library, 10 a.m., about her growing up in the Netherlands living in Nazi-occupied Holland during World War II. Free. Light refreshments. FMI: 674-2143.

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.

Canton, Saturday, Dec. 2: Canton Cruisers Relay For Life team bottle drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Canton Municipal Building, 28 Cross St. Proceeds benefit Relay For Life. FMI: Sherri at 597-2019 or Kathy at 597-2139.

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: 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.

Rumford, Saturday, Dec. 2: Christmas fair, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., St. Athanasius and St. John’s church. Turkey lunch. Adults, $6; children, $4.

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.

Dixfield, Sunday, Dec. 3: American Legion children’s Christmas party, 1 to 3 p.m., American Legion Hall. Santa will give gifts to area children from grades K through 5.

Rumford, Sunday, Dec. 3: Christmas in the Valley parade, 4 p.m., from Dixfield to Mexico and Rumford. Santa will pose for photos with children at Hotel Harris.

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.

Bethel, Thursday, Dec. 7: Bethel Historical Society’s Dr. Moses Mason House Museum open for hot cider and holiday treats at 6 p.m., seasonal music. William Andrews will discuss his new book, “Stealing History,” at 7:30 p.m.

Bethel, Dec. 9 and 10: Bethel United Methodist Church “Reason for the Season” weekend. Dec. 9, memorial Christmas tree lighting with names read at a 6:30 p.m. Christmas program for children, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Dec. 10 at the church.

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.

Bethel, Sunday, Dec. 10: Western Mountains Senior Players production, 2:30 p.m., Gould Academy’s McLaughton Auditorium. Includes 7 one-act plays. Free.

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.

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: The Grumps concert, 7 p.m., Callahan Hall, Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. 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: Christmas craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Good Shepherd UMC, 151 West Gray Road.

Gray, Saturday, Dec. 2: Sabbathday Lake Grange holiday fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sabbathday Road. Lunch available.

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.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, Dec. 2: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Marion T. Morse Community Building, School Street, sponsored by the Lisbon High School Boosters Club.

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.

Mechanic Falls, Saturday, Dec. 2: Our Lady of Ransom and St. Mary’s Church Ladies Guild Christmas craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Parish Hall, Elm Street. Tables, $15 or two for $25. FMI: Josie at 345-3274.

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

Poland, Saturday, Dec. 2: Christmas fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Poland Community Church, Route 26 at Poland Corner.

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.

Auburn, Sunday, Dec. 3: Holiday open house, 2 to 4 p.m., public library. Poinsettia sale, caroling by Girl Scout Troop 551, holiday raffle. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 2024.

Lewiston, Sunday, Dec. 3: Diane Muise Christmas concert, 5 p.m., First Assembly of God Church, 70 Hogan Road. Freewill offerings accepted.

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

Lewiston, Monday, Dec. 4: Babytime, 10 a.m., public library.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Dec. 5: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., public library.

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.

Lewiston, Friday, Dec. 8: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., public library.

Lewiston, Friday, Dec. 8: L-A Senior College “Food for Thought” luncheon, noon, USM/Lewiston-Auburn. Entertainment by “Vocal Eloquence,” the Edward Little H.S. a cappella choir. Advanced reservation, $6; $8 at door. Reserve by noon, Dec. 7, 753-6510 or online at usm.maine.edu/lac.

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.

Lewiston, Saturday, Dec. 9: Greek dinner, 4 to 7 p.m., Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 155 Hogan Road, $8, $4 for children under 13. FMI: 783-6795 or Chris Karagiannes at 622-0027.

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.

Lewiston, Monday, Dec. 11: Babytime, 10 a.m., public library.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Dec. 12: Book discussion group, 9 a.m., public library.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Dec. 12: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., public library.

Lewiston, Thursday, Dec. 14: Peek-A-Boo puppet show, 9:30 a.m., New Life Community Center, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

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.

Lewiston, Friday, Dec. 15: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., public library.

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

Lewiston, Monday, Dec. 18: Babytime, 10 a.m., public library.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Dec. 19: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., public library.

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.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Dec. 20: Holiday sing-along, 6 p.m., public library.

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

Lewiston, Friday, Dec. 22: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., public library.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Dec. 26: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., public library.

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

Lewiston, Friday, Dec. 29: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., public library.


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