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, 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.

Farmington, Wednesday, Sept. 26: Western Maine Audubon Society presentation on river otters, 7 p.m., UMF, Roberts Learning Center, room C-23. Free.

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].

Farmington, Saturday, Sept. 29: Sandy River Players Auditions for “Oliver!” at 10 a.m., Alumni Theatre, UMF. Roles for men, women and children. FMI: 778-7319.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, Sept. 29: Book sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Treat Memorial Library downstairs auditorium.

Farmington, Sunday, Sept. 30: Sandy River Players Auditions for “Oliver!” at 12 p.m., Nordica Auditorium, UMF. Roles for men, women and children. FMI: 778-7319.

Farmington, Sunday, Sept. 30: “Arctic Tale,” a film, 1 and 3:30 p.m., Narrow Gauge Cinema. $5 per person. A fundraiser for Western Maine Audubon Society.

Salem, Sunday, Sept. 30: Narrow Gauge String Band, 1 p.m., Salem Community Building. Donations at door; refreshments. Sponsored by Salem Pine Tree Club.

Wilton, Tuesday, Oct. 2: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., public library. FMI: Sandra, 645-4831.

Rangeley, Wednesday, Oct. 3: Ladies breakfast, 7 a.m., Saddleback Mountain Ski Lodge. FMI: 864-5671.

New Sharon, Thursday, Oct. 4: Story hour, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Jim Ditzler Memorial Library.

Wilton, Friday, Oct. 5: Infant/toddler story time, 10:30 a.m., public library. FMI: Sandra, 645-4831.

Carrabassett Valley, Saturday, Oct. 6: Upcountry Artists’ annual art and craft show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sugarloaf Mountain Base Lodge. Free.

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.

Phillips, Saturday, Oct. 6: Ghost Train rides, 6:45 p.m., Sandy River and Rangeley Lake Railroad. 12 and under, $2; 13 and up, $5. FMI: 684-4520, 639-3264. Proceeds to Sandy River and Rangeley Railroad, Lance Corporal Scott Paul Town Park.

Oxford Hills area

Hebron, Tuesday, Sept. 25: Greenwood Mountain Inn potluck picnic, 6 p.m., 7 p.m. presentation by inn owners on its history. Sponsored by Hebron Historical Society. Open to the public.

West Paris, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sept. 25, 26, 27: Indoor rummage sale; Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Ledgeview Living Center. Benefits Ledgeview Resident Council.

Norway, Wednesday, Sept. 26: Story time for children ages 2 to 5, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

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.

Norway, Friday, Sept. 28: Bean supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Second Congregational Church, Main Street. $7; under 10, $3.50. Takeouts. Sponsored by music committee, benefits Second Congregational Church missions.

Norway, Friday, Sept. 28: Baby Boosters rhymes, finger plays, songs, stories and other activities, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

Harrison, Saturday, Sept. 29: Gun show, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Harrison VFW Hall, Route 35, Waterford Road. $5. Sponsored by Harrison Lions Club.

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.

Paris, Saturday, Sept. 29: Western Maine University and Community College Center open house, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 232 Main St. FMI: 743-9322.

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.

Harrison, Sunday, Sept. 30: Gun show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Harrison VFW Hall, Route 35, Waterford Road. $5. Sponsored by Harrison Lions Club.

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.

Norway, Thursday, Oct. 4: Games Galore, 12:45 to 2:30 p.m., Memorial Library. Space limited. FMI: 743-5308.

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.

River Valley area

Rumford, Friday, Sept. 28: Rummage sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. Barnable Church.

Rumford, Saturday, Sept. 29: Rummage sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. Barnable Church.

Lewiston area

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.

Hebron, Tuesday, Sept. 25: Greenwood Mountain Inn potluck picnic, 6 p.m., 7p.m. presentation by inn owners on its history. Sponsored by Hebron Historical Society. Open to the public.

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.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 25: Book discussion on Genome, 7 p.m., in the Public Library Couture Room, 200 Lisbon St. Facilitated by Joe Pelliccia. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 208, or www.lplonline.org.

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

Lewiston, Wednesday, Sept. 26: Screening and discussion of “Top Hat,” 6 p.m., Public Library, Callahan Hall, 200 Lisbon St. Free. Facilitated by Jeff Bedard. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 210, or www.lplonline.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.

Lewiston, Thursday, Sept. 27: Reception for exhibit by Roderick Dew, 5 to 8 p.m., Atelier Opulesce, 143 Canal 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.

Lisbon, Friday, Sept. 28: Ham supper, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall, 27 Village St. $6.50; children 12 and under, $3; preschool free. Sponsored by Nina Rebekah Lodge 86 and Sabattus River Lodge 21 IOOF.

Topsham, Friday, Sept. 28: Library friends book sale preview, 5 to 7 p.m., Topsham Public Library, 25 Foreside Road.

Auburn, Saturday, Sept. 29: Fall Fair and flea market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Hasty Community Center, Pettengill Park. FMI: 784-0191.

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, Sept. 29: Stanton Bird Club fall festival, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Thorncrag Nature Sanctuary, Montello Street. Rain date: Sunday, Sept. 30. Free; donations accepted. FMI: 782-5238; www.stantonbirdclub.org.

Litchfield, Saturday, Sept. 29: Maine Coalition to Fight Prostate Cancer golf tournament, The Meadows. To register and FMI: Ron Moody 933-2948 or [email protected].

Topsham, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 29, 30: Friends of Topsham Public Library’s annual book sale. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 25 Foreside Road.

Lewiston, Monday, Oct. 1: Cooking Club, 4 to 5:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Presented by Lots to Gardens for ages 7-14. Attendance limited to 12. Sign up: 755-3110. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4, www.lplonline.org/child.

Lewiston, Monday, Oct. 1: Preschool Storytime, 6:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4, www.lplonline.org/child.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Oct. 2: Preschool Storytime, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4, www.lplonline.org/child.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Oct. 2: Reading Dog, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Practice reading to Scott the dachshund. Reservations, FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4, www.lplonline.org/child.

Winthrop, Wednesday, Oct. 3: Square dance lessons, 7 to 9 p.m., Winthrop Grade School cafeteria, Highland Avenue. Soft-sole shoes. Sponsored by Squire Town Squares club. FMI: 713-6669.

Lewiston, Friday, Oct. 5: S.M.A.R.T. baby event, 10:30 a.m. after Babytime, Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4, www.lplonline.org/child.

Lewiston, Friday, Oct. 5: Babytime, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4, www.lplonline.org/child.

Sabattus, Friday, Oct. 5: Dominican Sisters Fall Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 61 Lisbon Road. Lunch by Sabattus Police Department. Proceeds to Loaves & Fishes. FMI: Lorraine Gosselin at 375-8399.

Gray, Saturday, Oct. 6: Supper, 5 to 6 p.m., American Legion 15, Lewiston Road. Benefits Child Welfare. $6; children under 12, $2.50; under 5 free. FMI: 657-4884.

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.

Sabattus, Saturday, Oct. 6: Dominican Sisters Fall Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 61 Lisbon Road. Lunch by Sabattus Police Department. Proceeds to Loaves & Fishes. FMI: Lorraine Gosselin at 375-8399.

Lewiston, Monday, Oct. 8: Preschool Storytime, 6:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4, www.lplonline.org/child.

Lewiston, Monday, Oct. 8: Cooking Club, 4 to 5:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Presented by Lots to Gardens for ages 7 – 14. Attendance limited. Sign up: 755-3110. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4, www.lplonline.org/child.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Oct. 9: Girl Scout sign-up night, 6:30 p.m., Lewiston High School. Volunteers welcome. FMI: Heather, 1-800-660-1072.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Oct. 9: Reading Dog, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Practice reading to Scott the dachshund. Reservations, FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4, www.lplonline.org/child.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Oct. 9: Preschool Storytime, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4, www.lplonline.org/child.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Oct. 10: United States Air Force Band of Liberty, 7 p.m., Lewiston Middle School. Free. FMI and advance tickets: L/A Arts 207-782-7228; www.laarts.org.

Lewiston, Thursday, Oct. 11: Peek-A-Boo Puppet Show, 9:30 a.m., New Life Community Center, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Lewiston, Friday, Oct. 12: Babytime, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4, www.lplonline.org/child.

Gray, Saturday, Oct. 13: Spaghetti supper, 5 to 7 p.m., Public Safety Building, Shaker Road. Sponsored by Gray Fire-Rescue Association. $6; children 12 and under, $4; under 3, free; family of 5 or more, $20. Benefits equipment and training fund. FMI: Chief Ricky Plummer, 657-3931.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, Oct. 13: Bean and casserole supper, 4:45 to 6 p.m., Holy Trinity Church parish hall, 67 Frost Hill Ave. $6, children under 12, $4; children under 4, free; family with children under 12, $15. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. FMI: 353-5636.

Lewiston, Monday, Oct. 15: Preschool Storytime, 6:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4, www.lplonline.org/child.

Lewiston, Monday, Oct. 15: Cooking Club, 4 to 5:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Presented by Lots to Gardens for ages 7 – 14. Attendance limited. Sign up: 755-3110. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4, www.lplonline.org/child.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Oct. 16: Reading Dog, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Practice reading to Scott the dachshund. Reservations, FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4, www.lplonline.org/child.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Oct. 16: Preschool Storytime, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4, www.lplonline.org/child.

Auburn, Friday, Oct. 19: “Night with the Bard,” First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St. $10/8 in advance, $12/10 at door, 782-7228. Educational materials and group rates available. 783-0461. FMI: 783-0461, www.uuaburn.org.

Lewiston, Friday, Oct. 19: Babytime, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4, www.lplonline.org/child.

Turner, Friday, Oct. 19: Harvest supper, 5 to 7 p.m., GAR Hall, Route 219. Benefits North Turner Presbyterian Church. Freewill donations. FMI: Jody Goodwin, 225-3370.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 20: “Night with the Bard,” First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St. $10/8 advance, $12/10 at door, 782-7228. Educational materials and group rates available. 783-0461. FMI: 783-0461, www.uuaburn.org.

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.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 21: “Night with the Bard,” First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St. $10/8 advance, $12/10 at door, 782-7228. Educational materials and group rates available. 783-0461. FMI: 783-0461, www.uuaburn.org.

Lewiston, Monday, Oct. 22: Preschool Storytime, 6:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4, www.lplonline.org/child.

Lewiston, Monday, Oct. 22: Cooking Club, 4 to 5:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Presented by Lots to Gardens for ages 7-14. Attendance limited. Sign up: 755-3110. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4, www.lplonline.org/child.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Oct. 23: Reading Dog, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Practice reading to Scott the dachshund. Reservations, FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4, www.lplonline.org/child.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Oct. 23: Preschool Storytime, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4, www.lplonline.org/child.

Lewiston, Friday, Oct. 26: Babytime, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4, www.lplonline.org/child.

Lewiston, Monday, Oct. 29: Preschool Storytime, 6:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4, www.lplonline.org/child.

Lewiston, Monday, Oct. 29: Cooking Club, 4 to 5:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Presented by Lots to Gardens for ages 7-14. Attendance limited. Sign up: 755-3110. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4, www.lplonline.org/child.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Oct. 30: Reading Dog, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Practice reading to Scott the dachshund. Reservations, FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4, www.lplonline.org/child.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Oct. 30: Preschool Storytime, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4, www.lplonline.org/child.