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

Farmington, Wednesday, Oct. 3: Talk: God, “Harlem, USA – Father Divine in the Great Depression,” 3:30 p.m., North Dining Hall, UMF Olsen Student Center. Free. FMI: [email protected]; 778-7409.

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

Wilton, Wednesday, Oct. 3. Early Bird Community Forum Breakfast, 6:30 to 7:30 a.m., Congregational Church, 386 Main St.

Livermore, Thursday, Oct. 4: University of Maine Cooperative Extension meeting and kick off luncheon, Lake Shore Restaurant, Route 4.

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.

Canton, Saturday, Oct. 6: Chicken pie supper, 5 p.m., Ponemah Rebekah Lodge Hall. $7; children under 12, $5. Takeouts.

Canton, Saturday, Oct. 6: Supper and dance, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Old Canton Fire hall. Supper $6, dance $6, both $10. Dance until 10 p.m. Proceeds benefit Keene Family.

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.

Jay, Saturday, Oct. 6: Country music show and food/rummage sale, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., North Jay Grange 10. $5. Hot dog lunch, $3. Proceeds for restoration. FMI: 645-2910, 645-4628 or 645-4211.

Jay, Saturday, Oct. 6: Fall bazaar, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., St. Rose Parish Hall. Hosted by Daughters of Isabella. FMI: 897-4818.

New Sharon, Saturday, Oct. 6: Chicken barbecue, 11:30 a.m., building site, Route 2. Sponsored by the Square and Compass Club.

New Sharon, Saturday, Oct. 6: Bean takeout, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., New Sharon Congregational United Church of Christ, Cape Cod Hill Road. $14. To reserve, call Mary at 778-2366.

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.

Turner, Saturday Oct. 6: Concert, 6:30 p.m., Turner Village Church, 139 Main St. Ron and Deb Hodge, “New Beginnings.” Refreshments. Offering.

Wilton, Saturday, Oct. 6: Gail Saviello Memorial Tennis Scrambles, 9 a.m., Academy Hill courts. FMI or register: Mary, 645-4878.

Carrabassett Valley, Sunday, Oct. 7: Upcountry Artists’ annual art and craft show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sugarloaf Mountain Base Lodge. Free.

Farmington, Monday, Oct. 8: The USAF Liberty Band, 7 p.m., Mount Blue High School. FMI: Franklin County Chamber of Commerce, 407 Wilton Road, Suite 1, Farmington, ME 04938, 778-4215, [email protected].

Farmington, Tuesday, Oct. 9: Music – Jam Night, 8 p.m., Nordica Auditorium, UMF Merrill Hall. Free. Anyone, any style, any instrument, solo or group. FMI: [email protected]; 778-7336.

Wilton, Tuesday, Oct. 9: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Wilton Free Public Library. FMI: 645-4831.

Farmington, Thursday, Oct. 11: Art Gallery, public reception for Robert Shetterly, 5 p.m., UMF Art Gallery. “Waiting for the Truth/Paintings Since 2001,” runs Oct. 11 to 18. FMI: [email protected].; 778-7002.

Farmington, Thursday, Oct. 11: Spanish guitar recital, 7:30 p.m., Old South Congregational Church. Recital by Francesc de Paula Soler of Barcelona. $7; seniors/children under 12, $5; UMF students, free with ID. FMI: [email protected]; 778-7409.

Rangeley, Friday, Oct. 12: Rummage sale, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., Episcopal Church undercroft, Main Street. Proceeds benefit community outreach, special church needs.

Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 13: Franklin County Fiddlers Contradance, 8 to 11 p.m., Farmington Grange, Bridge Street, Route 43. $6, $15 family. No partner necessary. FMI: 397-2241 or [email protected] or www.starleft.org.

Wilton, Friday, Oct. 12: Infant/toddler story time, 10:30 a.m., Wilton Free Public Library. FMI: 645-4831.

Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 13: Boiled dinner, noon to 1 p.m., Old South First Congregational Church. Delivery, Farmington area. FMI: 778-0424 during week; 778-4438, morning of lunch.

Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 13: New Beginnings Gospel Music Ministries concert, 6 to 10 p.m., Merrill Hall, Nordica Auditorium, UMF. Journey Home, The Campbell’s, High Meadow Quartet. Free, donations accepted. FMI: Ron Hodge, 778-1690; Deb Hodge, 778-1121; www.newbeginnings02.com.

Rangeley, Saturday, Oct. 13: Rummage sale, 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., Episcopal Church undercroft, Main Street. Proceeds benefit community outreach, special church needs.

Wilton, Tuesday, Oct. 16: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Wilton Free Public Library. FMI: 645-4831.

Wilton, Thursday, Oct. 18: Elementary story time, ASL interpreted, 6 p.m., Wilton Free Public Library. FMI: 645-4831.

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.

Wilton, Friday, Oct. 19: Infant/toddler story time, 10:30 a.m., Wilton Free Public Library. FMI: 645-4831.

Livermore, Saturday, Oct. 20: Fall Harvest Festival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Washburn-Norlands Living History Center, 290 Norlands Road. $3, children $2, family $12. Benefits educational programming at Norlands. FMI: 240-7210, 897-4366.

Oxford Hills area

Mechanic Falls, Tuesday, Oct. 2: American Red Cross blood drive, 1 to 7 p.m., Vineyard Christian Fellowship, 90 Lewiston St.

Buckfield, Wednesday, Oct. 3: American Red Cross blood drive, 2 to 7 p.m., Buckfield Jr./Sr. High School, 160 Morrill St.

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.

Canton, Saturday, Oct. 6: Chicken pie supper, 5 p.m., Ponemah Rebekah Lodge Hall. $7; children under 12, $5. Takeouts.

Canton, Saturday, Oct. 6: Supper and dance, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Old Canton Fire hall. Supper $6, dance $6, both $10. Dance until 10 p.m. Proceeds benefit Keene Family.

Norway, Saturday, Oct. 6: Fare Share Co-op yard sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 443 Main St. Volunteers, donations welcome. Benefits Coop’s efforts to promote local, organic food. Art gallery open 10 a.m. to 1.

Paris, Saturday, Oct. 6: Rummage sale, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Universalist Church, 36 Pine St. Bag sale $1 per bag.

Mechanic Fall, Sat. Oct 6: Lamplighter smorgasbord, 5 to 6 p.m., First Congregational Church. $7, children under 12 $3.

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.

Locke Mills, Tuesday, Oct. 9: Harvest supper dance, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., Jackson Silver Post American Legion Hall, Gore Road. Music by the “Two of Us”. $8. Benefits American Legion Auxiliary. FMI: Joyce, 674-2259.

Bryant Pond, Tuesday, Oct. 9: John Ames and John Davis on the book “Trackside, the History of the Grand Trunk Railroad” by author George Melville, 2 p.m., Whitman Memorial Library. Free. Refreshments.

Norway, Tuesday, Oct. 9: Discussion: “The Importance of Storytelling,” 7 p.m., Memorial Library. Topic: What Makes a Story? Copies may be picked up at the library. FMI: 743-5309.

Paris, Wednesday, Oct. 10: Travelogue Lecture Series, 6 p.m., McLaughlin Garden. Victoria, British Columbia’s Butchart Gardens. Free; donations welcome. FMI: 743-8820.

Paris, Wednesday, Oct. 10: Swingin’ Bears Square Dance Club lessons, 7:30 p.m., Oxford Hills Middle School. Part of Oxford Hills Adult Education and Recreation Program. FMI: Sue Corning, 743-7176; Eleanor Herrick, 782-4050.

Stoneham, Thursday, Oct. 11: Supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Stoneham Congregational Church vestry, Maine Street. $7, $3.50 children under 12. FMI: Sharon McAllister at 928-2878.

Bridgton, Friday, Oct. 12: American Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Bridgton Healthcare, 186 Portland Road.

Bridgton, Saturday, Oct. 13: Author Laura Waterman, Bridgton Public Library, 64 Main St. Free. FMI: www.bridgton.lib.me.us/friends.htm; 207-647-2389.

Harrison, Saturday, Oct. 13: Public supper, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., VFW Hall, Route 35. $6, children under 12, $3. Sponsored by Ronald G. St. John VFW Post Ladies Auxiliary 9328.

Norway, Saturday, Oct. 13: Chinese auction, doors open 1 p.m., begins 3 p.m., Second Congregational Church, corner Paris and Main streets, $5, $10 and $20 envelopes available for bidding on over 300 items. 50/50, food available, by Women’s Fellowship. FMI: 743-2290.

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

Paris, Saturday, Oct. 13: Swingin’ Bears Square Dance Club Halloween dance, 7 to 10 p.m., Oxford Hills Middle School. Refreshments. Couples, $10; singles, $5; non-dancers, free. FMI: Sue Corning, 743-7176; Eleanor Herrick, 782-4050.

Paris, Saturday, Oct. 13: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street.

Locke Mills, Sat., Oct. 13: Dance, 7 to 10 p.m., Town Hall. Richard Felt Orchestra. Benefits Greenwood Historical Society. FMI: Joyce, 674-2259.

Sumner, Saturday, Oct. 13: Spaghetti supper, 5:30 p.m., Congregational Church of East Sumner. By Youth Group to benefit a living nativity production on Dec. 22. Adults, $7; families 4 or more, $25; children under 5, free. FMI: Peggy Bragg, 388-2074.

Norway, Tuesday, Oct. 16: October Best of Health seminar on women’s breast and bone health, 6 to 7 p.m., Harper Conference Center. Reserve at 743-1562 Ext. 478.

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.

Paris, Wednesday, Oct. 17: Swingin’ Bears Square Dance Club lessons, 7:30 p.m., Oxford Hills Middle School. First lesson for beginners, free. Part of Oxford Hills Adult Education and Recreation Program. FMI: Sue Corning, 743-7176; Eleanor Herrick, 782-4050.

Norway, Thursday, Oct. 18: A Celebration of the Short Story, 7 p.m., Memorial Library. “The Spell of the Short Story” by writer Lewis Robinson. FMI: 743-5309.

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.

Oxford, Saturday, Oct. 20: Craft Fair, 9a.m. to 2 p.m., Oxford Congregational Church, King Street. Proceeds benefit parking area and grounds.

Paris, Saturday, Oct. 20: Flea market, crafts sale, 8:30 a.m., West Paris Grange Hall, Church Street. Food available. FMI: 674-3241. Sponsored by West Paris Grange 298.

West Paris, Saturday, Oct. 20: Flea market, crafts, 8:30 a.m., Grange Hall, Church Street. Table rental $5. FMI: 674-3241.

Paris, Wednesday, Oct. 24: Swingin’ Bears Square Dance Club lessons, 7:30 p.m., Oxford Hills Middle School. First lesson for beginners, free. Part of Oxford Hills Adult Education and Recreation Program. FMI: Sue Corning, 743-7176; Eleanor Herrick, 782-4050.

Paris, Wednesday, Oct. 24: Travelogue Lecture Series, 6 p.m., McLaughlin Garden. “Visions of India. Free; donations welcome. FMI: 743-8820.

Paris, Saturday, Oct. 27: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Oxford Hills High School, 256 Main St.

Hebron, Monday, Oct. 29: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Hebron Academy, Old Woodman Hill Road.

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.

Paris, Wednesday, Oct. 31: Swingin’ Bears Square Dance Club lessons, 7:30 p.m., Oxford Hills Middle School. First lesson for beginners, free. Part of Oxford Hills Adult Education and Recreation Program. FMI: Sue Corning, 743-7176; Eleanor Herrick, 782-4050.

Paris, Saturday, Nov. 3: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Maine Veterans Home, 477 High St.

Paris, Wednesday, Nov. 7: Travelogue Lecture Series, 6 p.m., McLaughlin Garden. “New Zealand.” Free; donations welcome. FMI: 743-8820.

River Valley area

Mexico, Wednesday, Oct. 3: Trail Blazers Snowmobile Club meeting, 7 p.m., downstairs at Town Hall. Join before Dec. 5 for chance to win $200.

Canton, Saturday, Oct. 6: Chicken pie supper, 5 p.m., Ponemah Rebekah Lodge Hall. $7; children under 12, $5. Takeouts.

Canton, Saturday, Oct. 6: Supper and dance, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Old Canton Fire hall. Supper $6, dinner $6, both $10. Dance until 10 p.m. Proceeds benefit Keene Family.

Rumford, Saturday, Oct. 6: Family Fun Festival, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Black Mountain.

Rumford, Wednesday, Oct. 10: American Red Cross blood drive, 12 to 6 p.m., American Legion, 184 Congress St.

Andover, Saturday, Oct. 13: Ellis River Riders Fall Fun Show, 9 a.m., Airport Road off Route 5. Public watches free. Food. FMI: www.ellisriverriders.com; Deb, 392-2381.

Mexico, Thursday, Oct. 18: Holiday card making and stamping party, 6 to 8 p.m., Calvin Lyons Hall, Town Office. $12, supplies included. Sign up, pre-pay at Public Library. Benefits library. FMI: 364-3281.

Lewiston area

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.

Litchfield, Tuesday, Oct. 2: Girl Scouts sign-up, 6 p.m., Libby-Tozier School. Girls in grades K to 12. Membership, $10. FMI: Gladys, 268-3553.

Mechanic Falls, Tuesday, Oct. 2: American Red Cross blood drive, 1 to 7 p.m., Vineyard Christian Fellowship, 90 Lewiston St.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Oct. 2: American Red Cross blood drive, 12 to 7 p.m., CMMC, 300 Main St.

Buckfield, Wednesday, Oct. 3: American Red Cross blood drive, 2 to 7 p.m., Buckfield High School, 160 Morrill St.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Oct. 3: American Red Cross blood drive, 12 to 7 p.m., CMMC, 300 Main St.

Lisbon, Wednesday, Oct. 3: Buffalo wings dinner, 6 to 7:30 p.m., VFW Post 9459, Route 196. $6. FMI: 353-5291.

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, Thursday, Oct. 4: Wine & Tasting, 6 to 9 p.m., Fuel, 49 Lisbon St. $40 Benefits Lewiston’s Public Theatre. Ticket includes wine, food, prize drawings.

Lewiston, Thursday, Oct. 4: American Red Cross blood drive, 12 to 7 p.m., CMMC, 300 Main St.

Auburn, Friday, Oct. 5: Teen open mic night, 5:30 p.m., Public Library, Androscoggin Community Room. Refreshments. FMI: Sally, 333-6640 ext. 4.

Auburn, Friday, Oct. 5: Bean and American chop suey, 5 to 6:30 p.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $6, children under 10 $3. FMI: 782-2856.

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.

Lisbon, Friday, Oct. 5: Bean supper, 5:30 to 7 p.m., VFW Post 9459, Route 196. $6, $3 children under 10. FMI: 353-2152.

Lisbon, Friday, Oct. 5: Boiled ham supper, 5 to 6 p.m., American Legion 158, Webster Road. FMI: 353-8192.

Monmouth, Friday, Oct. 5: Chicken pie supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., East Monmouth Church vestry, Route 135. $6, children under 12, $3.

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.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 6: Bean supper, 5 p.m., Danville Grange Hall. $6, children $3.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 6: Indoor yard, bake sale, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Lake Auburn Towne House, 74 Lake Auburn Ave.

Buckfield, Saturday, Oct. 6: Benefit supper for Bob Daley, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Masonic Hall. Donations accepted. FMI: Jerry, 224-7626 or Steve 388-2864.

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. Takeout until 6:30 p.m. $6; 12 and under, $3. FMI: Dan Leclair, 240-3537.

Mechanic Falls, Sat. Oct 6: Lamplighter smorgasbord, 5 to 6 p.m., First Congregational Church. $7, children under 12, $3.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Oct. 6: Mountain Avenue band, 7:30 p.m., New Gloucester Village Coffee House, New Gloucester Congregational Church, Route 231. $10, seniors and children under 12, $5. FMI: 926-3161 or 926-3260.

Pownal, Saturday, Oct. 6: Bean supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., North Pownal United Methodist Church, 851 Lawrence Road. Adults $6, children $3. Handicap-accessible. FMI: Caron, 688-4101 or Karen, 829-5470.

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.

Sabattus, Saturday, Oct. 6: Bean supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Our Lady of the Rosary Parish. $6, children under 12, $3. Hosted by Knights of Columbus, benefits parish, council programs.

Turner, Saturday Oct. 6: Concert, 6:30 p.m., Turner Village Church, 139 Main St. Ron and Deb Hodge, “New Beginnings.” Refreshments. Offering.

Gray, Monday, Oct. 8: American Red Cross blood drive, 2 to 7 p.m., Gray/New Gloucester American Legion, Route 100, Lewiston Road.

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 to 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, Tuesday, Oct. 9: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

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.

Lisbon, Wednesday, Oct. 10: Buffalo wings dinner, 6 to 7:30 p.m., VFW Post 9459, Route 196. $6. FMI: 353-5291.

Winthrop, Wednesday, Oct. 10: Square dance lessons, 7 to 9 p.m., Winthrop Grade School cafeteria, Highland Avenue. Sign in front of school. Soft-soled shoes only, sponsored by Squire Town Squares. FMI: 713-6669, 685-3648, 268-9241.

Greene, Thursday and Friday, Oct. 11, 12: Filmmaker Charles Hartman will narrate his film, “Route 66 – Part II,” Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. Thursday, 7 p.m.; Friday, 2 and 7 p.m. Free; doors open one hour before show. FMI: 946-5311.

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

Lewiston, Thursday, Oct. 11: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

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

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 13: Ham dinner, 4:30 to 6 p.m., High Street Congregational Church UCC, 106 Pleasant St. $6; under 10, $3; under 5, free. FMI: 784-1306.

Bowdoin, Saturday, Oct. 13: Supper featuring red flannel hash, 4:30 to 6 p.m., West Bowdoin Parish Hall. $6.50, children under 12, $3. Sponsored by West Bowdoin Baptist Church.

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.

North Pownal, Saturday, Oct. 13: Baked ham harvest supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., United Methodist Church, 851 Lawrence Rd. $7, children $3, under 2 free. FMI: Caron, 688-4141.

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

Auburn, Sunday, Oct. 14: Breakfast, 8 to 10 a.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $3.50/$4.50. Benefits Christmas party for children. FMI: 784-6883.

Poland Spring, Sunday, Oct. 14: Maine Golf Heritage Scramble, Poland Spring Resort, Route 26. Sponsored by Poland Spring Preservation Society to raise funds for maintenance of All Souls Chapel and Maine State Building. $75. FMI: 998-4142.

Auburn, Monday, Oct. 15: American Red Cross blood drive, 1 to 6 p.m., High Street Congregational Church, 109 Pleasant St.

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.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Oct. 16: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Oct. 17: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lisbon, Wednesday, Oct. 17: Buffalo wings dinner, 6 to 7:30 p.m., VFW Post 9459, Route 196. $6. FMI: 353-5291.

Winthrop, Wednesday, Oct. 17: Square dance lessons, 7 to 9 p.m., Winthrop Grade School cafeteria, Highland Avenue. Square dance sign in front of school. Soft-soled shoes required. Sponsored by Squire Town Squares. FMI: 713-6669, 685-3648, 268-9241.

Lewiston, Thursday, Oct. 18: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

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.

Lisbon, Friday, Oct 19: American Red Cross blood drive, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Lisbon High School, 591 Lisbon St.

Lisbon, Friday, Oct. 19: Roast pork supper, 5:30 to 7 p.m., VFW Post 9459, Route 196. $6, $3 children under 10. Benefits cancer aid and research. FMI: 353-5291.

Lisbon, Friday, Oct. 19: Shepard pie supper, 5 to 6 p.m., American Legion 158, Webster Road. FMI: 353-8192.

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.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 20: Dinner, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Grace Lutheran Church, corner of Mount Auburn and Park Avenue. $7; children 5 to 12, $3; under 5, free. Benefits Sisters of Charity Food Pantry.

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.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Oct. 20: American Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., New Gloucester Fairgrounds.

Wales, Saturday, Oct. 20: Turkey supper, 5 to 6 p.m., Wales Youth Center, Route 132. Sponsored by Wales Presbyterian Women. Benefits Wales Presbyterian Church. FMI: Alice, 375-8382 or Marilyn, 375-6604.

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, Tuesday, Oct. 23: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Oct. 24: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lisbon, Wednesday, Oct. 24: Buffalo wings dinner, 6 to 7:30 p.m., VFW Post 9459, Route 196. $6. FMI: 353-5291.

Winthrop, Wednesday, Oct. 24: Square dance lessons, 7 to 9 p.m., Winthrop Grade School cafeteria, Highland Ave. Square dance sign in front of school. Soft-soled shoes only. Sponsored by Squire Town Squares. FMI: 713-6669, 685-3648, 268-9241.

Lewiston, Thursday, Oct. 25: Peek-A-Boo Puppet Show, 9:30 a.m., New Life Community Center, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

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

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

Lisbon, Friday, Oct. 26: Stuffed peppers or chicken supper, 5:30 to 7 p.m., VFW Post 9459, Route 196. $6, $3 children under 10. Dance follows. Benefits Togus VA Hospital Recreation Department. FMI: 353-5291.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 27: American Red Cross blood drive, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Auburn Mall, 550 Center St.

Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 27: Halloween dinner/dance, 6 to 7 p.m. social, 7 to 8 p.m. dinner, 8 to 11 p.m. dancing, Holy Cross Knights of Columbus Council 12652. $12.50, $25 couple. Costume optional. Tickets, Larry, 783-6860.

Auburn, Sunday, Oct. 28: Breakfast, 8 to 10 a.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $3.50/$4.50. Benefits children’s Christmas party. FMI: 784-6883.

Hebron, Monday, Oct. 29: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Hebron Academy, Old Woodman Hill Road.

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.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Oct. 30: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Auburn, Wednesday, Oct. 31: American Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Central Maine Community College, 1250 Turner St.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Oct. 31: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lisbon, Wednesday, Oct. 31: Buffalo wings dinner, 6 to 7:30 p.m., VFW Post 9459, Route 196. $6. FMI: 353-5291.

Winthrop, Wednesday, Oct. 31: Square dance lessons, 7 to 9 p.m., Winthrop Grade School cafeteria, Highland Avenue. Sign in front of school. Soft-soled shoes required. Sponsored by Squire Town Squares. FMI: 713-6669, 685-3648, 268-9241.

Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 3: Cajun Family Event, 6 p.m., First Universalist Church of Auburn, 169 Pleasant St. Cajun-style potluck, dance and music. $10; students/senior citizens, $7. FMI: 783-0461; Katarina Arvedson, 998-5180.