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, Monday, April 30: UMF Education Job Fair, 1 p.m., UMF Dearborn Gym. FMI: [email protected]; 778-7029; http://chd/umf.maine.edu/recruiting/educationjobfair.php.

Farmington, Monday, April 30: Sand art, 7:15 p.m., The Landing, UMF Olsen Student Center. Free. FMI: 778-7346

Farmington, Tuesday, May 1: Smith Brothers music, 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. Nordica Auditorium, UMF. Donations at door. Info: 778-0751.

Wilton, Wednesday, May 2: “Early Bird” Community Forum breakfast, 6:30 to 7:30 a.m., Wilton Congregational Church, 386 Main St. Free. Sponsored by Wilton Ecumenical Community Outreach.

Farmington, Saturday and Sunday, May 4, 5: “Cracked Shells,” 7:30 p.m., Alumni Theatre, UMF. Benefits Peace in our Families. Donations at door. FMI: 779-3150.

Farmington, Friday, May 4: Eggs and Issues breakfast, 7 a.m., Granary. Speaker: Commissioner John Richardson of the Department of Economic and Community Development. Non-members, $10. RSVP: Lorna Nichols, 778-4215; [email protected].

Farmington, Friday, May 4: Fine arts auction; preview 4 p.m.; auction, 6 to 9 p.m.; Bass Room, Franklin Memorial Hospital. Tickets: $15; table of 8, $90. Available at Calico Patch or Mickey’s Hallmark. Sponsored by Fairbanks School Neighborhood Association. FMI: Meredith Ranger, 778-3626; Cindy Kemble, 778-3808.

Rangeley, Friday and Saturday, May 4, 5: Spring rummage sale; Friday, 6 to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to noon; church Undercroft, Main Street. Sponsored by Episcopal Church Women.

Farmington, Saturday, May 5: Shawn Mercer and the Boondock Blues, 7:30 p.m., Nordica Auditorium in Merrill Hall at UMF. Benefits Sexual Assault Victims’ Emergency Services. $10 adults, $1 children 12 and under. Available at Everyday Music, Liquid Sunshine, and SAVES office.

Jay, Saturday, May 5: Benefit dance, 8 p.m. to midnight, K.C. Hall. Music by DJ Damion Rodzen. Benefits Livermore Fire Department automatic heart defibrillator fund.

Jay, Saturday, May 5: Spring dance, 7 to 11 p.m., VFW Hall. $5. FMI: 689-5051 or 689-5052.

Wilton, Saturday, May 5: Supper, 5 to 6 p.m., Congregational Church, 386 Main St. Free. Sponsored by churches of the Wilton Ecumenical Community Outreach. FMI: Pastor Doug Dunlap, 577-9353.

Chesterville, Saturday, May 12: Rummage and bake sale, 9 a.m. to noon, Chesterville Town Office, Dutch Gap Road. Sponsored by North Chesterville Extension Homemakers. Benefits town functions. FMI: 778-3156.

Farmington, Saturday, May 12: Contradance, 8 to 11 p.m., waltz workshop, 7 p.m., Farmington Grange, Bridge Street. $6 or $15 per family. FMI: 397-2241 or [email protected].

Jay, Sunday, May 20: Country Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m., Jay Community Building. Adults $7, seniors/members $6, ages 6 – 16 $3, under 6 free. Presented by Maine Country Music Association. FMI: Bing Crosby 645-2472.

Oxford Hills area

Oxford, Tuesday, May 1: Mollyockett Chorus guest night, 6:30 to 9 p.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Skeetfield Road. Free evening of singing. Women welcome. Refreshments. FMI: Wanda Foss, 783-1823.

Paris, Tuesday, May 1: Count Basie Orchestra concert, 7:30 p.m., Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School, 256 Main St. FMI: Kyle Jordan, 743-8914 ext. 1015; 739-6200

Bethel, Friday, May 4: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Telstar High School, Route 26.

Hartford, Friday, May 4: Community goodwill potluck supper and dance, 6 p.m., Town Hall, 1190 Main St. Door prize drawing and dance 7 p.m. Bring dish to share.

Hebron, Saturday, May 5: Potluck supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Hebron Fire Station. Benefits the Nelson family, who lost home to fire. Sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary and Hebron Fire Department. FMI: Marion Hall, 966-2663.

Locke Mills, Saturday, May 5: Rummage, food sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Town Hall. Hosted by Ladies Circle of Locke Mills Union Church. FMI: Joyce Hathaway 674-2259.

New Sharon, Saturday, May 5: Baked bean take out, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., New Sharon Congregational Church, Cape Cod Hill Road. $14. To reserve meals, Mary, 778-2366.

Norway, Saturday, May 5: Mother’s Day high tea and fashion show, 2 p.m., Second Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, 205 Main St. $5/advance, $6/door. FMI: 743-2290.

Oxford, Saturday, May 5: Chinese auction, Doors: 11 a.m., ticket drawing, 12:30 p.m., Hosanna Church Building. FMI: 743-6982, The Resistance Ministries.

Oxford, Saturday, May 5: Chinese auction to benefit Resistance Ministries at Hosanna Church, Schoolhouse Road. Ticket sales start at 11 a.m.; drawing starts at 12:30 p.m. Food available. FMI: 743-6982.

Buckfield, Sunday, May 6: Chinese auction; doors open at noon, drawing, 2 p.m.; Buckfield Junior-Senior High School. Benefits Hartford-Sumner Elementary’s Destination Imagination team trip to Global Finals in Knoxville, Tenn.

Norway, Sunday, May 6: March of Dimes, WalkAmerica, 1 p.m., Key Bank, 369 Main St. FMI or to register: 1-800-525-9255 or www.walkamerica.org.

Locke Mills, Tuesday, May 8: Supper/dance, 6 to 9:30 p.m., Legion Hall. $8. FMI: Honey 824-0564 or Olive 665-2909.

Oxford, Tuesday, May 8: Mollyockett Chorus guest night, 6:30 to 9 p.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Skeetfield Road. Free evening of singing. Women welcome. Refreshments. FMI: Wanda Foss, 783-1823.

Bryant Pond, Thursday, May 10: Speaker Jim Mason of West Paris, 10 a.m., Whitman Memorial Library.

Paris, Saturday, May 12: Chinese auction, viewing 2 to 4 p.m., auction starts 4 p.m., Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. Benefits Harrison Elementary School playground project. FMI: 583-2357.

Paris, Friday and Saturday, May 18, 19: The CAD Fashion Class fashion show “A Night at the Runway,” 7 p.m., Oxford Hills Community High School auditorium.

Buckfield, Friday, May 25: American Red Cross blood drive, 1 to 6 p.m., Masonic Lodge, 5 High St.

Bridgton, Saturday, May 26: Lakes Environmental Association yard sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., in parking lot behind the LEA Center, 230 Main St. Lake Center open for tours. FMI: Sue Black, 647-8272; LEA, 647-8580; [email protected].

River Valley area

Dixfield, Tuesday, May 1: Power Point presentation, 5 p.m., Dirigo High School. Hosted by River Valley Healthy Communities Coalition. Based on the movie “An Inconvenient Truth.” Speaker: Sara Lovitz, clean energy outreach coordinator, Natural Resources Council of Maine. RSVP: River Valley Healthy Communities Coalition, 364-7408.

Rumford, Tuesday, May 2: “Substance Abuse Among our Youth,” 5 to 7 p.m., Mountain Valley Middle School cafeteria. Hosted by River Valley Healthy Communities Coalition. RSVP: River Valley Healthy Communities Coalition, 364-7408.

Rumford, Thursday, May 3: National Day of Prayer informal meeting, 12:20 to 12:40 p.m., Veterans Memorial Park. FMI: 364-8712; 364-8850.

Bethel, Friday, May 4: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Telstar High School, Route 26.

Rumford, Friday, May 4: Salad bar, 11 a.m., SeniorsPlus, 50 Congress St. Donations: 60 and over, $3; $4 for all others.

Rumford, Monday, May 7: American Red Cross blood drive, 8:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Mountain Valley High School, Hancock Street.

Dixfield, Tuesday, May 8: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dirigo High School, 99 Wells St.

Rumford, Wednesday, May 30: Two Old Friends in concert, old time musicians, 6:30 p.m., Public Library. Free. FMI: Claudia Reynolds, 364-3661 or www.rumford.lib.me.us.

Lewiston area

Lewiston, Monday, April 30: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., Public Library. FMI: 784-0135, ext. 4.

Lewiston, Monday, April 30: Kid’s Cooking Club, 4 p.m., Public Library. FMI: 784-0135, ext. 4.

Auburn, Wednesday, May 2: Preschool program, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., Public Library children’s room.

Auburn, Wednesday, May 2: Teen Anime Drawing Club, 3:30 p.m. Public Library TeenSpace.

Auburn, Wednesday, May 2: Ready, Set-Take It Slow! Part II, an Internet class, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Public Library computer lab. Advance registration required; FMI: 333-6640, ext. 4.

Auburn, Thursday, May 3: Baby’s Night Out, 6 to 6:20 p.m., Public Library.

Lewiston, Thursday, May 3: American Red Cross Blood Drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Oxford Networks, 491 Lisbon St.

Buckfield, Friday, May 4: Spaghetti supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Masonic Hall. Benefit for “Destination Imagination” program. FMI: Jerry Marstaller, 224-7623.

Lewiston, Friday, May 4: “Just Us” concert, 7 p.m., Multi-Purpose Center, 145 Birch St. Benefits Lewiston Senior Citizens Program. General admission seating. $5 in advance, $6 at the door; available at Lewiston Senior Citizens Office, Multi-Purpose Center or from members of the Lewiston Senior Citizens. Refreshments. FMI: LSC 784-2926 ext. 207.

Sabattus, Friday and Saturday, May 4, 5: Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Dominican Convent, 61 Lisbon Road. Sabattus Police will cook hot dogs for lunch. FMI and to purchase tickets: Carrie, 375-2692.

Auburn, Saturday, May 5: Book drive drop off day, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Public Library.

Gray, Saturday, May 5: Supper, 5 to 6 p.m., American Legion 15, Lewiston Road. $6, adults, $2.50, children 12 and under, free under 5. FMI: Nancy, 657-4884.

Gray, Saturday, May 5: Summer Wildlife Days, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. Admission: free, ages 3 and under; $4, ages 5 to 12; $6, adults; $4.50, seniors. Groups of 15 or more, $3 per person. FMI: 207-657-4977; www.mainewildlifepark.com.

Hebron, Saturday, May 5: Potluck supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Hebron Fire Station. Benefits the Nelson family, who lost home to fire. Sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary and Hebron Fire Department. FMI: Marion Hall, 966-2663.

Lewiston, Saturday, May 5: Emily’s Wish walk-a-thon, 9 a.m. to noon, Shaw’s. Donate a toy. Benefits kids who have been victims of disasters. FMI: 268-2848; 713-6114.

Mechanic Falls, Saturday, May 5: Lamplighter smorgasbord, 5 to 6 p.m., First Congregational Church. Adults, $7; child, $3.

Mechanic Falls, Saturday, May 5: Comedy night, American Legion Post 150. Tickets include dinner, dance. Ticket sales end May 1. FMI: 345-9587.

New Gloucester, Saturday, May 5: Spring sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Grange, Sabbathday Road. Light lunch. FMI: Pam Dyer, 657-4612.

Pownal, Saturday, May 5: Bean supper, 4:30-6:00 p.m., North Pownal United Methodist Church, 851 Lawrence Road. Adults $6, children, $3. FMI: 688-4101 or 829-5470.

Sabattus, Saturday, May 5: Bean and casserole supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Our Lady of the Rosary Parish. $6 adults, $3 children under 12. Hosted by Knights of Columbus. FMI: Robert, 375-4057.

Wales, Saturday, May 5: Barbecued pork and beef supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Webster Lodge 164 AF&AM. Adults, $8; children 7 to 12, $4. Benefits the building fund. Reservations requested: Tom, 375-8375; Al, 375-8889; Ron, 375-4795.

Auburn, Sunday, May 6: Cathy Goddard Ministry of Music event, 3 p.m., Danville Union Church, 1065 Old Danville Road. FMI: Pastor Dodi Knights, 753-0535; [email protected].

Buckfield, Sunday, May 6: Chinese auction; doors open at noon, drawing, 2 p.m.; Buckfield Junior-Senior High School. Benefits Hartford-Sumner Elementary’s Destination Imagination team trip to Global Finals in Knoxville, Tenn.

Sabattus, Sunday, May 6: Buffet breakfast, 7 to 10 a.m., American Legion Post 135. $6 adults, $3 children 10 and under.

Auburn, Wednesday, May 9: Preschool program, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., Public Library children’s room.

Auburn, Thursday, May 10: Tick talk about Lyme disease, 6 to 8 p.m., public library, 49 Spring St. FMI: Sharon Hawkes, 344-0026; [email protected].

Turner, Thursday, May 10: Antique appraisal night, 6:30 p.m., Turner Historical Museum, 4th floor, Old Leavitt Institute Building. $5. Limit one item per person. Light refreshments. FMI: 225-2629 or 224-8316.

Auburn, Saturday, May 12: Variety show, “Mother’s Day Tribute: How Firm a Foundation,” 7 p.m., Danville Junction Grange. Mitchell Thomas, MC. Free admission; donations accepted to benefit grange hall repairs. Refreshments available during intermission.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, May 12: Cornerstone in concert, 7 to 9 p.m., St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, Route 196. Donations. FMI: 576-5433.

Auburn, Monday, May 14: The Story of Katahdin, 6:30 p.m., Public Library community room.

Auburn, Monday, May 14: MYSPACE Mystery Solved, 6 p.m., Public Library computer lab. Teens must be accompanied by an adult. Call Sally to reserve spot. Space limited.

Auburn, Wednesday, May 16: Preschool program, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., Public Library children’s room.

Auburn, Wednesday, May 16: Read Across L/A., 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Public Library children’s room.

Auburn, Wednesday, May 16: Teen Anime Drawing Club, 3:30 p.m. Public Library TeenSpace.

Auburn, Thursday, May 17: Baby’s Night Out, 6 to 6:20 p.m., Public Library.

Auburn, Thursday, May 17: Auburn Teen Library Advisors meeting, 4 p.m. Public Library TeenSpace. Pizza will be served.

Auburn, Saturday, May 19: Pancake breakfast, 8 to 10 a.m., Applebee’s Restaurant, 599 Center St. $5. Fundraiser for American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Androscoggin County. FMI: Janet Miles, 786-0311 or 784-3824 or [email protected].

Lewiston, Friday, May 18: St. Jude’s Trike-A-Thon, 10 a.m., New Life Center gym, 134 College St. Effort of Pick-A-Time Day Care, Toy Library and New Life Christian Fellowship. FMI: Paulette, 783-4339; Cindy, 782-1112.

Auburn, Saturday, May 19: Stories with Judy D’Amour, 10 a.m., Public Library children’s room.

Gray, Saturday, May 19: Scholarship fundraiser, 9 a.m to 5 p.m., American Legion Post 86, Route 100. Flea market tables, $15. FMI: 689-5137 or 797-7970.

Lewiston, Saturday, May 19: Spring birding festival, 7 a.m., Thorncrag Nature Sanctuary, Montello Street. Sponsored by Stanton Bird Club. Guided birding walks, children’s activities, games, prizes. Free. FMI: 946-3581.

Wales, Saturday, May 19: Turkey supper, 5 to 6 p.m., Wales Youth Center, Route 132, Pond Road. Benefits Wales Presbyterian Church. FMI: Alice, 375-8382.

Auburn, Monday, May 21: Book discussion of “Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight” by Alexandra Fuller, 6:30 p.m., Public Library conference room.

Auburn, Wednesday, May 23: Preschool program, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., Public Library children’s room.

Buckfield, Friday, May 25: American Red Cross blood drive, 1 to 6 p.m., Masonic Lodge, 5 High St.

Lewiston, Saturday, May 26: Memorial Day parade, 9:30 a.m. Ceremony follows at Veterans Park. FMI: Bert Dutil, 786-2305; William Bradbury, 786-3732.

Auburn, Wednesday, May 30: Preschool program, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., Public Library children’s room.

Auburn, Thursday, May 31: English tea and antique style show, 1:30 p.m. Public Library community room. $10 for adults, $5 for children under 12. Proceeds support Library.

Bowdoin, Saturday, June 2: Plant sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., West Bowdoin Baptist Church. Benefits Women’s Mission Circle and building fund.

Wales, Saturday, June 16: Yard sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wales Youth Center, Pond Road, Route 132. Sponsored by The Wales Presbyterian Women.

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.