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, Saturday, March 10: Cabin Fever Reliever dance, West Farmington Elks Lodge, 8 p.m. to midnight. Sponsored by Shiretown Riders Snowmobile Club. FMI: Jill Boulette at 778-3482.

Farmington, Saturday, March 10: Beef stew luncheon, noon to 1 p.m., Old South First Congregational Church. Free. Delivery: 778-0424 during the week or 778-4438 morning of luncheon.

Farmington, Saturday, March 10: Bean supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church.

Farmington, Saturday and Sunday, March 10, 11: Maine’s Down East Sled Dog Club dog races, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Buzzy York’s Sandy River Farm, Farmington Falls Road (Route 2), across from JR’s Used Cars. FMI: Joy and Mark Turner, 645-2864.

Jay, Saturday, March 10: Benefit dance for Gary Kelly, sponsored by Emmanuel AG Church. Kids 5-7 p.m. $3, Adults 7:30 p.m.-midnight $7. FMI: Jami, 897-6879 or Tammy, 897-2192.

Jay, Saturday, March 10: Lasagna supper, 4 to 7 p.m., Jay Middle School Cafeteria. Adults $5; children, $3. Benefits Steve Thompson, recently diagnosed with leukemia. Raffles, give-aways. Tickets at the door or in advance.

Kingfield, Saturday, March 10 (Sunday, March 11 storm day): Chinese auction, 12 to 2 p.m., drawing at 2 p.m. Webster Hall, School St. Kingfield. Refreshments provided, benefits American Cancer Society. Sponsored by Friends & Family Ties Relay for Life Team. FMI 265-5897.

Wilton, Saturday, March 10: Contradance with The Old Grey Goose, 8 to 11 p.m., Wilson Grange, Main Street, East Wilton. $6; $15 family. Free learn-to workshop, 7 p.m. FMI: 397-2241; dance@starleft.org; www.starleft.org.

Farmington, Sunday, March 11: Benefit concert, 2 p.m., Mt. Blue High School auditorium. Mt. Blue Jazz Band and Mt. Blue Voices will perform. Free; donations accepted. Benefits the new high school Music Theory Lab.

Farmington, Sunday, March 11: Literacy Volunteers benefit movie, 1 and 4 p.m., Narrow Gauge Cinema. “The Painted Veil.” Tickets, $5, at the door or in advance at Twice Sold Tales; Mickey’s Hallmark; Devaney, Doak and Garret Booksellers.

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, March 13: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 6 p.m., Murray Hall, Route 4.

Farmington, Wednesday, March 14: Loaves and fishes lunch, 11:30 to 12:30, Trinity United Methodist church, Route 2. Free will donation to help people in need.

Farmington, Thursday, March 15: Job fair, 9 to 4 a.m., UMF Olsen Student Center. Representative from Target will conduct interviews for full-time entry level positions. Open to the public; free. Bring resume. FMI: ronald@maine.edu or 778-7029.

Farmington, Thursday, March 15: UMF career fair, 11 a.m., North Dining Hall, UMF Olsen student center. Free and open to the public. 50 employers; summer jobs, internships, full-time entry level jobs. Register for Enterprise Rent-a-Car interviews on April 3. FMI: ronald@maine.edu or 778-7029.

Farmington, Friday, March 16: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Mount Blue High School.

Farmington, Saturday, March 17: Corned beef and cabbage dinner, noon to 1 p.m., Henderson Memorial Baptist Church, Academy Street. Free. FMI: 778-2163 or Dot Bryant, 778-4608.

Farmington, Saturday, March 17: Scrapbooking, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., North Dining Hall, University of Maine. Hosted by WG Mallett Elementary School. Benefits Mallett School PTA. Registration, Tami Labul, 778-6721; thinkink@hughes.net.

Industry, Saturday, March 17: Spaghetti supper, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., town hall. Benefits Derwin Nile and Gail Currier. Adults, $5; children, $3.

Jay, Saturday, March 17: Benefit bean supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., St. Rose Hall. Sponsored by Daughters of Isabella Circle 677. Adults, $5; children under 12, $3.

Wilton, Saturday, March 17: St. Patrick’s Day open house, 3 to 5 p.m., Wilton Free Public Library. Fiddle and guitar music, refreshments and readings.

Wilton, Saturday, March 17: St. Patrick’s Day ham, corned beef and cabbage dinner, 4 to 6 p.m., St. Joseph’s Parish Hall with Franklin County Fiddlers. Adults $7; seniors, children under 12, $5. Take-out available. Benefits Franklin County Fiddlers Ireland trip. Reservations: 778-0586, 778-4474.

Farmington, Wednesday, March 21: Loaves and fishes lunch, 11:30 to 12:30, Trinity United Methodist church, Route 2. Free will donation to help people in need.

Farmington, Friday, March 23: The Price is Right, 7 p.m., Mt. Blue High School Auditorium. Sponsored by Farmington Rotary. Tickets $8 in advance; $10 at the door. FMI: Clayton King, 778-3375.

Jay, Saturday, March 25: Scrapbook and rubber stamp workshop, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Middle School, $20. To register call 897-4319.

Jay, Monday, March 26: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., Jay High School, 4 School St.

Farmington, Wednesday, March 28: Loaves and fishes lunch, 11:30 to 12:30, Trinity United Methodist church, Route 2. Free will donation to help people in need.

Fairbanks, Saturday, March 31: Chinese auction, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fairbanks Church, Route 4. New and used items, antiques, collectibles; lunch available. FMI: Patty Jacobs, 778-4272.

Farmington, Saturday, March 31: Auction, Mt. Blue Middle School; by Franklin County Soil & Water Conservation District. Doors open, 5:15 p.m.; bidding starts 6 p.m. FMI: 778-4279.

Farmington, Tuesday, April 3: Job fair, 8 a.m., UMF Olsen student center. Representative from Enterprise Rent-a-Car will conduct interviews for entry level management trainee program. Register at March 15 career fair. FMI: ronald@maine.edu or 778-7029.

Farmington, Saturday, April 14: Contradance with North Star Sisters, 8 to 11 p.m., Farmington Grange, Bridge Street, Route 43. John McIntire calling. 7:30 p.m., beginner/brush-up lesson. $6 admission, $15 family. No partner necessary. FMI: 397-2241; dance@starleft.org; www.starleft.org.

Oxford Hills area

Bryant Pond, Thursday, March 8: Speaker Susan Clement Farrar, 10 a.m., Whitman Memorial Library. Farrar will speak on two of her books, “Samantha on State” and “Emily and Her Cavalier.” Free. Light refreshments. FMI: 674-2143.

Paris, Thursday, March 8: Story time for preschoolers, 10 a.m., public library. FMI: 743-6994.

Paris, Thursday, March 8: Luncheon, noon to 1 p.m., Deering Memorial United Methodist Church. Donation, $5. FMI: 743-6782.

Norway, Friday, March 9: Norway Summer Festival kick-off spaghetti supper, 5:30 to 7:30, Universalist Church, 479 Main St. $10. Tickets: Norway Memorial Library; Books ‘n Things. Music by Lona Bedard Trio.

Norway, Friday, March 9: Benefit potluck and dance for Paul “Gudgie” Sheehan, 6 p.m. supper; 9:30 p.m. entertainment, Charlie’s Entertainment Center, Main St. Live entertainment featuring Trailer Trash & Friends, Terry Swett and Al Mallory. $10 per person or $5 after 9:30 p.m.

Bethel, Saturday, March 10: Mahoosuc Arts Council presents Leah Bonnema & Dustin Chafin, NYC Adult Comedy, 8:30 p.m., Bethel Inn, $10 per person and one drink minimum. FMI, 824-3575.

Locke Mills, Saturday, March 10: Dance, 7 to 10 p.m., Town Hall. Richard Felt Orchestra. Benefits Greenwood Historical Society. FMI: Joyce Hathaway, 674-2259.

Lovell, Saturday, March 10: Spaghetti supper, 4 to 7 p.m., Center Lovell Fire Station, Route 5. Benefits Scott Thomas. $7 per person.

Paris, Saturday, March 10: Head custodian Chinese auction, doors open 11 a.m., begins 1 p.m., Oxford Hill Comprehensive High School. Lunch available. Dollar table, 50/50, bake sale.

Paris, Saturday, March 10: Norway Paris Kiwanis children’s breakfast, 7 to 11 a.m., Paris Fire Station, Western Avenue. Children under 12 free, 12 and older and adults $6 each. Drawings for books. FMI: Kathy Laplante, 583-2978.

Paris, Saturday, March 10: Dance, 8 to 11 p.m., South Paris Legion Hall, Church Street. Benefits fire victim Vira Micklon. Sponsored by Norway-Paris Lions Club. Music by the Belairs. Tickets: $10, available at Parts & Pieces, Oxford; Androscoggin Bank, Paris; and at door. Limited seating.

Paris, Tuesday, March 13: Discussion, Yeh Yeh’s House by Evelina Chao, 7 p.m., public library. Discussion led by Pam Chodosh. Chinese appetizers. FMI: 743-6994; or e-mail paris.public.library@MSLN.net.

Buckfield, Wednesday, March 14: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Buckfield High School, Turner Street.

Bryant Pond, Thursday, March 15: Discussion on “Yeh, Yeh’s House” 1:30 p.m., Whitman Memorial Library. Bob and Cil Rice, who have traveled to China, will lead the discussion. Free and open to the public.

Paris, Thursday, March 15: Luncheon, noon to 1 p.m., Deering Memorial United Methodist Church. Donation, $5. FMI: 743-6782.

Waterford, Thursday, March 15: Pot luck supper, 6 p.m. Plummer Hill Road. Hosted by Donna and Tony Butterall.

Oxford, Friday, March 16: St. Patrick’s Day dance with “Trailer Trash,” 6 to 9 p.m., Oxford Station Recreation Building. Admission: $3. Refreshments, door prizes, games, contests, and scavenger hunt. Dress in green and gold. Sponsored by Momentum Inc. of Casco. FMI: 627-2267.

Paris, Saturday, March 17: Vera Bradley Preview Tea, 1 to 3 p.m., Garden Gift Shop, McLaughlin Garden, 97 Main St. Free. Refreshments provided.

Paris, Saturday, March 17: St. Patrick supper and dance, Legion Hall, Church Street. Corned beef supper, 5 to 6 p.m.; dance, 6:30 to 9:30. Music by Country Lads. Supper and dance, $10; supper only, $7; dance only, $5. Benefits area veterans.

Greenwood, Sunday, March 18: Basket bingo, doors open 11 a.m., begins 1 p.m., Locke Mills Legion Hall, Gore Road. Sponsored by Friends of Telstar; benefits Telstar students/senior scholarships. $10 a sheet with 16 games, $5 for 2 blackout games. Consolation prizes, 50/50, basket raffles, food and drinks. FMI: Susan 824-3336, Brenda 824-2288 or e-mail wightb@sad44.org.

Paris, Wednesday, March 21: Lecture, “Day Lilies,” 4 p.m., McLaughlin Garden, 97 Main St. Lecture on day lilies and no-till gardening.

Bridgton, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, March 22, 23, 24, 25: Lake Region High School Drama Club musical production “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.” March 22, 23, 24 at 7 p.m.; March 24, 25 at 2 p.m. Tickets: Hayes True Value, Bridgton; Krainin Real Estate offices in Bridgton, Naples and Raymond; Lake Region High School. FMI: LRHS, 693-6221 ext. 285.

Norway, Tuesday, March 27: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Stephens Memorial Hospital, 18 Main St.

Bridgton, Wednesday, March 28: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Bridgton Academy, Route 37 Box 292.

Paris, Wednesday, March 28: Cabin Fever Concert Series, “Audiologic,” 6 to 8 p.m., Paris Fire Hall, Western Avenue. Sponsored by Paris Parks and Recreation. Free. FMI: 743-2501.

Bridgton, Thursday, March 29: American Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Bridgton Hospital, South High Street.

River Valley area

Rumford, Thursday, March 8: Boiled dinner, 4:30 p.m., American Legion Post 24. Take-outs available by calling ahead, 369-9053.

Rumford, Friday, March. 9: Salmon pie lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. Barnabas Church. Price: $6.50; takeouts, 364-2193 Friday morning.

Bethel, Saturday, March 10: Mahoosuc Arts Council presents Leah Bonnema & Dustin Chafin, NYC Adult Comedy, 8:30 p.m., Bethel Inn, $10 per person and one drink minimum. FMI, 824-3575.

Mexico, Saturday, March 10: public supper, 5 to 6 p.m., Congregational Church (green church). Adults $7; children under 12, $3.

Rumford, Saturday, March 17: St. Patrick’s Day dance, 8 to midnight, American Legion Hall, Congress Street. Music by Billy Scott and Kevin Libby. Admission by donation to the American Legion baseball program.

Greenwood, Sunday, March 18: Basket bingo, doors open 11 a.m., begins 1 p.m., Locke Mills Legion Hall, Gore Road. Longaberger basket bingo sponsored by Friends of Telstar to benefit Telstar students/senior scholarships. $10 a sheet with 16 games, $5 for two blackout games. Consolation prizes, 50/50, basket raffles, food and drinks. FMI: Susan 824-3336, Brenda 824-2288 or e-mail wightb@sad44.org.

Lewiston area

Auburn, Thursday, March 8: Imagine Talking to the World, 6 p.m., public library. David Blethen on a short-wave radio journey.

Lewiston, Thursday, March 8: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Thursday, March 8: Dancing with Countryside Dancers, 7 p.m., Central Hall, 191 Lisbon St. Entrance, 4th level, Centreville Garage.

Lewiston, Thursday, March 8: Toy Library and Peek-A-Boo Puppet Theatre presents Chaplain Dan Mathieu and Sparky the Fire Dog, 9:30 a.m., New Life Community Center, 134 College St. 782-3939

Auburn, Friday, March 9: First anniversary open mic/poetry slam, 7:30 p.m., First Universalist Church of Auburn, 169 Pleasant St. Sign-up, 7:15. Pleasant Note’s open mic features local artists for song, spoken word or movement. Free admission/accessible/ childcare/refreshments available. FMI: 783-0461 or www.uuauburn.org.

Lewiston, Friday, March 9: L-A Senior College luncheon, noon. Program highlights instructors and courses for spring semester. $6 with advance reservation, $8 at door. Call 753-6510 or online at usm.maine.edu/lac.

Lewiston, Friday, March 9, 16, 23, 30: Babytime. 10 a.m. Public Library.

Lewiston, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, March 9, 10, 11: “The Contrast” an American comedy of manners; Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m.; Bates College Gannett Theater, Pettigrew Hall, 2 Andrews Road, $6; Bates faculty, staff, senior citizens and non-Bates students, $3. FMI: 786-6161 or https://transact.bates.edu/boxoffice/.

Lisbon, Friday, March 9: Salmon and meat pie supper, 5 to 6 p.m., American Legion Post 158, 10 Webster St. Sponsored by ladies auxiliary.

Lisbon, Friday, March 9: Auxiliary Post 9459 supper, 5:30-7 p.m., Route 196. Adults $6, children $3. FMI: 353-2152.

Winthrop, Friday, March 9: Fish chowder luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Congregational Church. $6; take-outs available; handicap accessible. Benefits church.

Auburn, Saturday, March 10: In a Chord musical group, 10 a.m., Public Library Children’s Department, FMI: Pam Osborn 333-6640 ext. 3 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org

Lewiston, Saturday, March 10: The Dirigo Service Team is hosting a 95th Girl Scout celebration and reunion for all past and current Girl Scouts, noon to 4 p.m., Bates College Muskie Archives, 70 Campus Ave.

Lewiston, Saturday, March 10: Spaghetti and bean supper, 4 to 6 p.m., Holy Family Church. Sponsored by Kairos of Maine and Holy Family Knights of Columbus Council 10019. Adults, $6; children under 12, $3.

Lewiston, Saturday, March 10: Basket bingo, Kora Shrine Temple, 11 Sabattus St. Doors open at 8:30 a.m.; games begin at 9:30 a.m. Snow date: Sunday, March 11. $10 in advance, $13 at the door. Tickets: Kora Shrine Center or 782-5234.

Lewiston, Saturday, March 10: Bean and casserole supper, 4:45 to 6 p.m., Calvary United Methodist Church, 59 Sabattus St. Adults, $6; children $3.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, March 10: Bean and casserole supper, 4:45 to 6 p.m., Holy Trinity Church parish hall, 67 Frost Hill Ave. Adults, $6; children under 12, $4; children under 4, free; family with children under 12, $15. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. FMI: 353-5636.

Auburn, Sunday, March 11: Breakfast, 8 to 10 a.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $3.50/$4.50 Benefits Operation Uplink phone cards for troops. FMI: 784-6883.

Auburn, Monday, March 12: Maine author Robert W. Chapman, 6:30 p.m., public library. Part of Annie Prescott Discussion series; discussion of “A Certain Fall.”

Auburn, Monday, March 12: American Red Cross blood drive, 2 to 7 p.m., Fairview School, Minot Ave.

Lewiston, Tuesday and Wednesday, March 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27: Book Buddies. 3:30 p.m. Public Library.

Lewiston, Monday, March 12, 19, 26: Cooking Club for Kids. Theme: Venezuela. 4 p.m. Public Library.

Lewiston, Monday and Tuesday, March 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27: Preschool Storytime. 10 a.m. For parents and children ages 2 1/2-5. Public Library.

Lewiston, Tuesday, March 13: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Auburn, Wednesday, March 14: Preschool story program, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., public library.

Auburn, Wednesday, March 14: Lyn Mikel Brown, Ed.D., 3 p.m., Central Maine Community College, Room 103, Kirk Hall, 1250 Turner Street. Free, talk on how girls are besieged by images encouraging accessorizing over academics; sex appeal over sports, fashion over friends. FMI: 755-5100.

Buckfield, Wednesday, March 14: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Buckfield High School, Turner Street.

Lewiston, Wednesday, March 14: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Auburn, Thursday, March 15: Baby’s night out, 6 to 6:20 p.m., public library.

Auburn, Thursday, March 15: Military records research for genealogy, 6 p.m., public library. Advance registration, 333-6640.

Lewiston, Thursday, March 15: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Thursday, March 15: Dancing with Countryside Dancers, 7 p.m., Central Hall, 191 Lisbon St. Entrance, 4th level, Centreville Garage.

Lewiston, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, March 16, 17, 18: “The Contrast” an American comedy of manners; Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m.; Bates College Gannett Theater, Pettigrew Hall, 2 Andrews Road, $6; Bates faculty, staff, senior citizens and non-Bates students, $3. FMI: 786-6161 or https://transact.bates.edu/boxoffice/.

Lisbon, Friday, March 16: Auxiliary Post 9459 supper, 5:30-7 p.m., Route 196. Adults $6, children $3. FMI: 353-5291 after 4 p.m.

Sabattus, Friday, March 16: Buffet supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Jillson’s, Jordan Bridge Road. Tickets: $5 in advance at Dominican Sisters convent, 61 Lisbon Road or $6 at door. Benefits Loaves and Fishes and the local food pantry. FMI: Ellie Brown, 375-4747.

Auburn, Saturday, March 17: Stories with Judy D’Amour, 10 a.m., public library. Bring favorite stuffed animal. FMI: 333-6640.

Auburn, Saturday, March 17: Bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m., United Methodist Church, 439 Park Ave. Adults, $6; children 6 to 10, $3; 5 and under, free.

Lewiston, Saturday, March 17: Baked bean supper, 4 to 5:30 p.m., First United Pentecostal Church, 715 College St. Adults, $6; children under 10, $3. FMI: 784-9711.

Lewiston, Saturday, March 17: St. Patrick’s dinner dance, KC hall, 150 East Ave. Social hour, 6 p.m.; dinner, 7 p.m.; dance, 8 to 11 p.m. Entertainment by Vintage. $15 per person; must be purchased by Tuesday, March 13. FMI and tickets, Leo Baillargeon, 784-0389; Rick Mercier, 783-7560.

Lewiston, Saturday, March 17: CMMC spring gala, Kora Shrine Temple. Benefits CMMC Nurses Continuing Education Endowment Fund. FMI: CMMC development office, 795-2957.

Lisbon, Saturday, March 17: POW/MIA benefit supper, 5:30-7 p.m., Route 196. Adults $6, children $3. FMI: 353-2152.

Lisbon, Saturday, March 17: Dance, 8 p.m. to midnight, American Legion Post 158, Webster Street. DJ Sparky, 50/50; door prizes; light lunch. FMI: 353-9570 after 5 p.m.

Mechanic Falls, March 17: Magic show by “The Amazing Lou” 11:30 a.m. Elm Street School. Adults $5, Under 12 $2, family pass $12.

New Gloucester, Saturday, March 17: Bean supper, 5 to 6 p.m., AMVETS Post 6. Adults, $6; under 12, $2; under 6, free.

Sabattus, Saturday, March 17: Bean and casserole supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., American Legion Post 135, Island Road. Adults, $6; under 10, $3.

Wales, Saturday, March 17: Baked beans and lasagna supper, 5 to 6 p.m., Wales Youth Center, Route 132. Benefits Wales Presbyterian Church budget. FMI: Alice, 375-8382; Marilyn, 375-6604.

Lewiston, Sunday, March 18: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Holy Family church, 607 Sabattus St.

Lewiston, Tuesday, March 20: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Auburn, Wednesday, March 21: Preschool story program, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., public library.

Auburn, Wednesday, March 21: Teen Anime drawing club, 3 p.m., public library. Free food.

Lewiston, Wednesday, March 21: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Wednesday, March 21: Spaghetti supper, 4 to 6 p.m., Holy Cross Church Hall, 1080 Lisbon St. Sponsored by Holy Cross Knights of Columbus Council and Walton School PTO. Adults, $5; 12 and under, $3. Benefit Jillian Dumais. Raffles and prizes. FMI: 782-1845, 777-7205.

Lewiston, Thursday, March 22: Dancing with Countryside Dancers, 7 p.m., Central Hall, 191 Lisbon St. Entrance, 4th level, Centreville Garage.

Lewiston, Thursday, March 22: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Thursday, March 22: Toy Library and Peek-A-Boo Puppet Theatre presents Chaplain Dan Mathieu and Sparky the Fire Dog, 9:30 a.m., New Life Community Center, 134 College St.

Lisbon, Friday, March 23: Corned beef and cabbage supper, 5 to 6 p.m., American Legion Post 158, 10 Webster St. Sponsored by ladies auxiliary.

Turner, Friday, March 23: North Turner Presbyterian Church annual Mud Supper, 5 to 7 p.m., GAR Hall, Route 219. To celebrate Maine’s fifth season: mud. Free will donation.

Gray, Saturday, March 24: Baked bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m., First Congregational Church, Route 115. Adults, $6; children under 12, $2. Handicap accessible. FMI: 657-4279 or, day of supper, 657-3279.

New Gloucester, Saturday, March 24: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Masonic Hall, Route 100.

Poland, Saturday, March 24: Easter Bunny Fair, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Poland Community Church, Maine Street. Benefits Tri-Town Food Bank.

Auburn, Sunday, March 25: Breakfast, 8 to 10 a.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave.. $3.50/$4.50. Benefits Operation Uplink phone cards for troops. FMI: 784-6883.

Lewiston, Thursday, March 29: Dancing with Countryside Dancers, 7 p.m., Central Hall, 191 Lisbon St. Entrance, 4th level, Centreville Garage.

Lewiston, Tuesday, March 27: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Auburn, Wednesday, March 28: Preschool story program, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., public library.

Lewiston, Wednesday, March 28: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Readfield, Wednesday, March 28: American Red Cross blood drive, 12:30 to 6 p.m., Maranacook Community School, Route 17.

Lewiston, Thursday, March 29: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Auburn, Saturday, March 31: Learn to juggle, 10 to 11:15 a.m., public library, kids 9 and older. Limited space. To register, 333-6640.

Lewiston, Saturday, March 31: Msgr. Thomas H. Wallace Assembly 0338 125 Club dinner dance, KC hall, 150 East Ave. Cash prizes. Social hour, 6 p.m.; dinner, 7 p.m.; dance, 8 to 11 p.m. Entertainment by Vintage. FMI and tickets, Leo Baillargeon, 784-0389, no later than Monday, March 26.

Sabattus, Sunday, April 1: Buffet breakfast, 7 to 10 a.m., American Legion Post 135, Island Road. Adults, $6; under 10, $3.

Auburn, Saturday, April 7: Schooner Fare, 7 p.m., Court Street Baptist Church. Adults, $15; under 12, $10. Tickets: Plantasia, 144 Main St., Auburn; Carroll’s Music Center, 160 Canal St., Lewiston; or, 740-2913. Presented by Robustelli, Rotz and Soucy, PA; Benefits Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Home of Maine.

Poland, Sunday, April 15: Smothered beef dinner, Excelsior Grange, 446 Harris Hill Road. Benefits Mechanic Falls Library.

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

Auburn, Friday and Saturday, June 15, 16: Relay For Life of Androscoggin County, Edward Little High School track FMI: American Cancer Society at 1-800-ACS-2345 or online at www.cancer.org.


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