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

Wilton, Tuesday, Sept. 18: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Wilton Free Public Library. FMI: 645-4831.

Livermore, Wednesday, Sept. 19: Beef stew supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Livermore United Methodist Church, Church Street. $7, children: $3.

Farmington, Thursday, Sept. 20: Poet Terrance Hayes, 7:30 p.m., The Landing, Olsen Student Center. Free, open to public.

Wilton, Thursday, Sept. 20: Elementary story time (ASL interpreted), 6 p.m., Wilton Free Public Library. FMI: 645-4831.

Turner, Friday, Sept. 21: Public Library Cookbook Recipe tasting supper, 5 p.m., Leavitt Area High School cafeteria. Donations. FMI: 225-3724.

Wilton, Friday, Sept. 21: Infant/toddler story time, 10:30 a.m., Wilton Free Public Library. FMI: 645-4831.

Farmington, Saturday, Sept. 22: Rock ‘n’ Country concert has been CANCELED.

Farmington, Saturday, Sept. 22: Maine Mountain Chamber Music, Quartet for the End of Time and String Trio, 7:30 p.m., UMF Nordica Auditorium. Adults, $9; seniors, $7; 15 and younger, free. No advance ticket sales. FMI: 645-2157.

Strong, Sunday, Sept. 23: Dedication of addition, 10 a.m., United Methodist Church with Bishop Peter Weaver. Potluck dinner follows.

Farmington, Tuesday, Sept. 25: Storyteller Bill Jones, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Old South First Congregational Church UCC, Main Street. Music by Shepherd’s Pie. Refreshments. Donation: $8; child under 12, $4; family, $15. Benefits kitchen remodeling.

Farmington, Tuesday, Sept. 25: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., UMF, 246 Main St.

Wilton, Tuesday, Sept. 25: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Wilton Free Public Library. FMI: 645-4831.

Farmington, Wednesday, Sept. 26: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., UMF, 246 Main St.

Wilton, Friday, Sept. 28: Infant/toddler story time, 10:30 a.m., Wilton Free Public Library. FMI: 645-4831.

Farmington, Saturday, Sept. 29: Jay Unger and Molly Mason, 7:30 p.m., Nordica Auditorium, University of Maine at Farmington. Advance tickets at Mickey’s Hallmark; at the door. $10; seniors, $8; under 16, $5; UMF students, free with ID. FMI: Sarah Sloane, 778-4770; [email protected].

Fairbanks, Saturday, Oct. 6: Apple Festival, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Fairbanks School Meeting House, Route 4. Benefits Fairbanks School Neighborhood Association Building Fund. FMI: 778-3808; 778-4272.

Oxford Hills area

Oxford, Monday, Sept. 17: Seniors card day activities, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Station House Recreation Center. FMI: Eddie or Connie 539-4345.

Paris, Tuesday, Sept. 18: Over-wintering Rosemary Successfully, 6:30 to 8 p.m., McLaughlin Garden. Director of horticulture Kristin Perry. Preregistration required: members, $10; non-members, $15. FMI: 743-8820; www.mclaughlingarden.org.

Norway, Wednesday, Sept. 19: Friends of People with Dementia, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Town office. Free, open to public. Light refreshments. FMI: Peg Gagnon, 1-800-660-2871.

Paris, Wednesday, Sept. 19: Swingin’ Bears Square Dance Club class, 7:30 p.m., Oxford Hills Middle School. FMI: Sue Corning, 743-7176; Eleanor Herrick, 782-4050.

Norway, Wednesday, Sept. 19: Story time for children ages 2 to 5, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

Paris, Thursday, Sept. 20: Story time for preschoolers, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library. FMI: 743-6994.

Norway, Friday, Sept. 21: Baby Boosters provide children under 2 and parents or caregivers with activities, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

Bridgton, Saturday, Sept. 22: Loon Echo Hike n’ Bike Trek, check-in before 8 a.m., Shawnee Peak Ski Area. Six-mile hike on Pleasant Mountain or 25, 50, or 100 mile scenic bike routes. To benefit land conservation in Maine. FMI and to register, www.lelt.org or 647-4352.

Norway, Saturday, Sept. 22: Chinese auction, doors open 11 a.m., begins 1 p.m., Guy E. Rowe School. Benefit Oxford Hills annual Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk. Sponsored by Norway Rehabilitation & Living Center. FMI or donations, Jody, 743-7075.

Otisfield, Saturday, Sept. 22: Community School sixth-grade yard sale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Community Hall, Route 121. Benefits sixth-grade trip to Boston. Donations accepted, 3:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Sept. 20 and 21.

Paris, Sunday, Sept. 23: Norway-Paris Fish and Game Association annual Fall Shoots, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., shooting range, Buckfield Road, Route 117. Prizes, trophies. Food, beverages available. FMI: Mark Truman, 743-7445.

Waterford, Sunday, Sept. 23: Waterford Fall Foliage 5K Road Race and Fitness Walk, noon, 1 Mile Fun Run, 11:30 a.m., Waterford Flat by the Commons. Registration $12 advance for 5K Road Race and Fitness Walk, $15 day of event; $5 for 1 Mile Fun Run, children 12 and under. Roads close at 11:20 a.m. Rain or shine. Proceeds to the Tony Waldeier Scholarship Fund.

Paris, Wednesday, Sept. 26: Swingin’ Bears Square Dance Club class, 7:30 p.m., Oxford Hills Middle School. FMI: Sue Corning, 743-7176; Eleanor Herrick, 782-4050.

Casco, Friday, Sept. 28: Blood drive, 2 to 7 p.m., Casco Alliance Church, 450 Roosevelt Trail, Route 302.

North Waterford, Saturday, Sept. 29: Benefit supper for Nancy Barker, 5 to 6:30 p.m., North Waterford Congregational Church. Adults $7, children under 12 $3.50.

Paris, Saturday, Sept. 29: “X” 10th Anniversary Gala, 7 p.m., McLaughlin Garden. Black & white themed gala. Music provided by State Street Traditional Jazz Band. $25 per ticket. Tickets available over the phone or in person at the Garden Gift Shop. FMI: Jennifer Caldwell-Jeans, 743-8820.

Paris, Saturday, Sept. 29: Chinese auction, bidding 5 to 6:30 p.m.; drawing of winners 6:30 p.m., Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. Tickets: 10 $2.50, also bonus tickets. Over 200 items. Food, refreshments. Benefits Responsible Pet Care of Oxford Hills.

Paris, Saturday, Sept. 29: State Street Traditional Jazz Band, 7 p.m., McLaughlin Garden. Tickets $25 by phone or at Garden Gift Shop. FMI: Jennifer Caldwell-Jeans, 743-8820.

Waterford, Saturday, Sept. 29: Fall family fun day, 10 a.m., Waterford World Fairgrounds, Green Road. $6; children under 7, $3. Country Ridge Riders band, 8 to midnight; $9.

Norway, Wednesday, Oct. 3: Friends of People with Dementia, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Town office. Free, open to public. Light refreshments. FMI: Peg Gagnon, 1-800-660-2871.

Harrison, Monday, Oct. 8: Fall Fest at Scribner’s Mill and Harrison Historical Society’s Carlson Homestead, 1 to 5 p.m. Demonstrations, apple pie contest. $5. Benefits restoration, maintenance of sites. FMI: 583-6455 or 583-2213.

Otisfield, Saturday, Oct. 13: Harvest dance, 7 to 11 p.m., Otisfield Community Hall. Sponsored by Otisfield Volunteer Firefighter’s Association. $10.

Norway, Wednesday, Oct. 17: Friends of People with Dementia, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Town Office. Light refreshments. FMI: Peg Gagnon, 1-800-660-2871.

Bolsters Mills, Saturday, Oct. 20: Chicken pie supper, 5 p.m. and 6 p.m., Bolsters Mills United Methodist Church. Adults, $7; children under 12, $3. Reservations, day of supper 9 a.m. to noon, 583-9024.

Buckfield, Saturday, Oct. 20: West Sumner Universalist Church silent auction, 1 p.m. Buckfield Jr./Sr. High School. FMI and donations: Brenda Bragg, 388-2267; Pauline Kirschner, 388-2020.

Norway, Wednesday, Oct. 31: Friends of People with Dementia, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Town office. Free, open to public. Light refreshments. FMI: Peg Gagnon, 1-800-660-2871.

River Valley area

Rumford, Friday, Sept. 21: Alfred Hitchcock movie, “Notorious,” 7 p.m., Public Library Public Room. Film and refreshments free to the public. Runtime is 102 minutes.

Lewiston area

Lewiston, Monday, Sept. 17: Cooking Club for ages 7 to 14, 4 to 5:30 p.m., public library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI and sign-up: Lots to Gardens, 755-3110.

Lewiston, Monday, Sept. 17: Preschool storytime for ages 2 to 5, 6:30 p.m., public library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4; www.lplonline.org/child.

Lewiston, Monday, Sept. 17: American Red Cross blood drive, 3 to 8 p.m., Bates College Chase Hall, Campus Avenue.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 18: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., CMMC, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 18: American Red Cross blood drive, 3 to 8 p.m., Bates College Chase Hall, Campus Avenue.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 18: Preschool storytime for ages 2 to 5, 10 a.m., public library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4; www.lplonline.org/child.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 18: Dog day, 4 p.m., public library, 200 Lisbon St. Read to Scott the dachshund. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4.

Auburn, Wednesday, Sept. 19: Preschool Story Program, 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Program Room, Library. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org

Auburn, Wednesday, Sept. 19: Teen Anime Club, 3:30 p.m., Community Room, Library. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org

Augusta, Wednesday, Sept. 19: 5th annual statewide celebration of bugs, Bug Maine-ia! 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Maine State Museum. Admission: free. FMI: 287-2301 or www.mainestatemuseum.com.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Sept. 19: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., CMMC, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Sept. 19: Lots to Gardens harvest supper celebration, 6 p.m., Community Garden, 61-63 Knox St. Bring favorite dish to share. FMI: Amanda, 240-6726 or [email protected].

Winthrop, Wednesday, Sept. 19: Square dance lessons, 7 to 9 p.m., Winthrop Grade School Cafeteria, Highland Avenue. Sponsored by Squire Town Squares. FMI: 713-6669, 685-3648 or 268-9241.

Auburn, Thursday, Sept. 20: Baby’s Night Out, 6 to 6:20 p.m., Children’s Room, Library. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org

Lewiston, Thursday, Sept. 20: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., CMMC, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Thursday, Sept. 20: Boy Scout open house, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Vineyard Church, 12 Foss Road. Hosted by Troop 007. Boys in 6th grade to age 18 welcome. FMI: Scoutmaster Bob Reed, 782-5482.

Lewiston, Friday, Sept. 21: Babytime for ages 0 to 2 , 10 a.m., public library, 200 Lisbon St. Nursery rhymes, music books. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4; www.lplonline.org/child.

Lewiston, Friday, Sept. 21: Grupo Esperanza, Afro-Cuban band, 7:30 p.m., King’s Bridge Theatre, Vineyard Auditorium, 12 Foss Road. Tickets, $8 on sale Sept. 7. FMI: 784-9500; www.kingsbridgetheatre.org.

Lewiston, Friday, Sept. 21: Elks Lodge No. 371 Sportsman Night, doors open 6 p.m., Lewiston Elks Lodge, 1675 Lisbon St. Benefit for the Maine Children’s Cancer Program. Food and raffle packages available. FMI: Pat Bolduc, 212-3140.

Lisbon, Friday, Sept. 21: Open-face chicken sandwich supper, 5 to 6 p.m., American Legion Auxiliary, Route 196. $6 a person. FMI: 353-8192.

Turner, Friday, Sept. 21: Public Library Cookbook recipe tasting supper, 5 p.m., Leavitt Area High School cafeteria. Donations. FMI: 225-3724.

Auburn, Saturday, Sept. 22: American Cancer Society pancake breakfast, 8 to 10 a.m., Applebee’s Restaurant, 599 Center St. Benefits Relay for Life of Androscoggin County. Tickets, $5. Three seatings: 8, 8:40 and 9:20 a.m. FMI and tickets, Janet Miles, 784-3824; American Cancer Society, 373-3729.

Auburn, Saturday, Sept. 22: Bean supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Congregational Church, 109 Sixth St. $5; children 5 to 12, $3; under 5 free.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, Sept. 22: Bean and ham supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Lisbon Methodist Church, School Street. $6; children, $2. FMI: 353-8951.

New Gloucester, Sept. 22: ornaments workshop scheduled for Sept. 22 at Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village has been CANCELLED

Auburn, Sunday, Sept. 23: Spaghetti and meatball dinner, noon to 2 p.m., Sacred Heart Church basement, Western and Minot avenues. Benefits Cote family. $5. FMI: Pam Vaillancourt, 784-9936.

Auburn, Sunday, Sept 23: Breakfast, 8 to 10 a.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $3.50/$4.50. Benefits children’s Christmas party. FMI: 784-6883.

Auburn, Monday, Sept. 24: Book discussion and meet author of “The Boys of Everest,” Clint Willis, 5 p.m., Conference Room, Library. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org

Lewiston, Monday, Sept. 24: Cooking Club for ages 7 to 14, 4 to 5:30 p.m., public library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI and sign-up: Lots to Gardens, 755-3110.

Lewiston, Monday, Sept. 24: Preschool storytime for ages 2 to 5, 6:30 p.m., public library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4; www.lplonline.org/child.

Auburn, Tuesday, Sept. 25: Author George F. Melvin, 7 p.m., Androscoggin Historical Society, County Building, third floor. Free. Topic: Grand Trunk Railroad. Accessible by elevator. Refreshments.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 25: Preschool storytime for ages 2 to 5, 10 a.m., public library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4; www.lplonline.org/child.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 25: Dog day, 4 p.m., public library, 200 Lisbon St. Read to Scott the dachshund. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept 25: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Auburn, Wednesday, Sept. 26: Preschool Story Program, 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Program Room, Library. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org

Winthrop, Wednesday, Sept. 26: Square dance lessons, 7 to 9 p.m., Winthrop Grade School Cafeteria, Highland Avenue. Sponsored by Squire Town Squares. FMI: 713-6669, 685-3648 or 268-9241.

Lewiston, Sept. 27: Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice Autumn Night Out fundraiser, 6:30 p.m., Martindale Country Club. $50. Benefits AHCH hospice services. FMI: 795-9537.

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

Casco, Friday, Sept. 28: American Red Cross blood drive, 2 to 7 p.m., Casco Alliance Church, 450 Roosevelt Trail, Route 302.

Lewiston, Friday, Sept. 28: Babytime for ages 0 to 2, 10 a.m., public library, 200 Lisbon St. Nursery rhymes, music books. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4; www.lplonline.org/child.

Lisbon, Friday, Sept. 28: Baked chicken supper, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Ladies Auxiliary 9459, Route 196. Adults, $6; Children under 10, $3. FMI: 353-5291.

Durham, Saturday, Sept. 29: 19th and 20th Century Maine Quilt Exhibit, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Old Town Hall, 144 Royalsborough Road (Route 136). Help Restore Durham Landmark with the Durham Historical Society. FMI: 353-6250.

Gray, Saturday, Sept 29: Gray Public Library Association fall used book sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., library basement. Benefits library programs and activities.

Greene, Saturday, Sept. 29: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Greene Fire Department.

Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 6: Bean supper, 4 to 6 p.m., Holy Cross Church hall, 1080 Lisbon St. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 12652. Take out until 6:30 p.m. $6; 12 and under, $3. FMI: Dan Leclair, 240-3537.

Buckfield, Saturday, Oct. 20: West Sumner Universalist Church silent auction, 1 p.m. Buckfield Jr./Sr. High School. FMI and donations: Brenda Bragg, 388-2267; Pauline Kirschner, 388-2020.