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, 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, Monday, Oct. 8: Don Fowler presents Rangeley Sportsman’s Museum, 7 p.m., Henderson Memorial Baptist Church basement, Academy Street. Hosted by Farmington Historical Society. Potluck supper, 6 p.m. Public welcome.

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.

Farmington, Thursday, Oct. 11: Stephen Cole reading of “The Rangeley and Its Region: The Famous Boat and Lakes of Western Maine,” 7 p.m., Maine Mountain Heritage Center. Free; light refreshments.

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.

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.

Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 13: Bean and casserole supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Trinity UMC.

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.

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

Salem, Saturday, Oct. 13: “Come And Get It” supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Salem Community Building. Hosted by Salem Pine Tree club. FMI: 678-2011 or 678-2874.

Strong, Saturday, Oct. 13: Rummage sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., United Methodist Church parish hall, Main Street. Luncheon at noon.

Farmington, Sunday, Oct. 14: Longerberger basket bingo, doors at 11:30 a.m., games at 1 p.m., Elks Lodge. Tickets: 897-4165. FMI: 778-6761 or Les, 779-7771.

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.

Phillips, Friday, Oct. 19: Chicken supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Phillips Elementary School. $7; 12 and under, $5. Benefits Phillips Shared Ministry.

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.

Livermore, Saturday, Oct. 20: The LaClaires concert, 7 p.m., North Livermore Baptist Church. Refreshments. FMI: 897-3165.

Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 27: Hunter’s breakfast, 5 to 8 a.m., Elks Lodge. $6. FMI: 778-6761 or Willie, 897-4165.

Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 27: Spookhetti and Eyeballs dinner, 4 to 7 p.m., Mt. Blue High School cafeteria. $5; students, $3. Costume contest: $1 entry fee. Proceeds for trip to Portland convention. FMI: Crystal, 779-1124.

Jay, Sunday, Oct. 28: Country Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m., Jay Community Building. $7; seniors and MCMA members $5; ages 6 to 16 $3; under 6 free. Hosted by Maine Country Music Association. FMI: Bing, 645-2472.

Vienna, Saturday, Nov. 3: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Vienna Community Room. Hosted by VFD Auxiliary. Crafters needed. FMI: Becky, 293-3163.

Vienna, Saturday, Nov. 10: Hunters supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Vienna community Room. Hosted by Vienna Fire Department.

Oxford Hills area

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.

Locke Mills, Tuesday, Oct. 9: Supper dance, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., Jackson Silver Post American Legion Hall, Gore Road. Music by 2 of US. $8. Benefits American Legion Auxiliary.

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.

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

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.

Paris, Thursday, Oct. 11: Story time for preschoolers, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library. FMI: 743-6994.

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.

Norway, Friday, Oct. 12: Baby Boosters rhymes, songs, stories and more for kids under 2 and their parents or caregivers, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

Paris, Friday, Oct. 12: Baked bean supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., First Congregational Church. Sponsored by Ladies Circle. $6; children under 12, $3.

Paris, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 12, 13: Yard sale and Chinese auction, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Family Counseling Services parking lot, Route. 26 toward West Paris. Benefits Families in Crisis Task Force.

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.

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

Locke Mills, Saturday, Oct. 13: Chinese auction, doors open at 2, drawings at 4 p.m., Locke Mills Legion Hall. Benefits Telstar Alumni Association.

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, with “Stormy,” 7 to 11 p.m., Otisfield Community Hall. Sponsored by Otisfield Volunteer Firefighter’s Association. $10.

Otisfield, Saturday, Oct. 13: Harvest supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Otisfield Free Baptist Church, Rayville Road. Free. FMI: 539-4619.

Oxford, Saturday, Oct. 13: Public supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Oxford Grange 46, Route 26. $7, children under 12 $3.50. Take-out available.

Paris, Saturday, Oct. 13: Smorgasbord supper, 5 to 6 p.m., VFW Hall. $6; children 12 and under, $3. Benefits Waterford Fair Association.

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.

Paris, Saturday, Oct. 13: Project Graduation fundraiser, 8 a.m., Paris Hill Country Club. $25. Benefits Buckfield class of 2008. FMI: Julie Smith, 336-2284; [email protected].

Paris, Saturday, Oct. 13: Weed & Feed, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., McLaughlin Garden. Sponsored by Paris Farmers Union. Pre-registration required, free. FMI: 743-8820.

West Paris, Saturday, Oct. 13: Buffet supper, 5 p.m., Finnish-American Heritage Center, 8 Maple St. Finnish and American foods. Sponsored by Finnish-American Heritage Society. $7; children under 12, $3.50.

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.

Waterford, Thursday, Oct. 18: Pot luck supper, 6 p.m., Wilkins Community House, Plummer Hill Road. Rolls, beverages provided.

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, Saturday, Oct. 20: Rummage sale, 9 to 11:30 a.m., St. Catherine’s Church, lower level, Paris Street. Supports youth ministry.

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

Paris, Saturday, Oct. 20: Harvest supper, 6 p.m., First Congregational Church. $10, seniors, children 10 and under $8, under 5 free. Hosted by students, parents of Boxberry Middle School. FMI: Jill, 527-2740.

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.

Buckfield, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 26, 27: Haunted Hayride, 7 to 10 p.m., Bessey Field, Paris Hill Road. $5. Sponsored by Buckfield High School, Class of 2008.

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

Paris, Saturday, Oct. 27: Witches’ Brew Tea Tasting, 2 to 4 p.m., McLaughlin Garden. Sweets and palate-enticing teas. Preregistration required, $12 members, $15 nonmembers, $8 for children nonmembers under 12. FMI: Jennifer, 743-8820, www.mclaughlingarden.org.

Norway, Sunday, Oct. 28: Longaberger basket bingo, doors open 11 a.m., starts 12:30 p.m., Norway Legion Hall, Main Street. Benefits Responsible Pet Care shelter. $10. FMI or advance tickets: 743-8679.

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, Saturday, Nov. 3: Preserved flower topiaries, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., McLaughlin Garden. Sponsored by Big Apple Food Store. Preregistration required. Contact the Garden to inquire about supplies. $40 members, $45 nonmembers. FMI: Jennifer, 743-8820, www.mclaughlingarden.org.

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

Paris, Saturday, Nov. 10: Cranberry wreaths, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., McLaughlin Garden. Sponsored by Big Apple Food Store. Preregistration required. $25 members, $30 nonmembers. FMI: Jennifer, 743-8820, www.mclaughlingarden.org.

River Valley area

Rumford, Wednesday, Oct. 10: Red Cross blood drive, 12 to 6 p.m., American Legion. Sponsored by Rumford Hospital and the Rumford Area Rotary Club. Appointments: 1-800-GIVE-LIFE or Rumford Hospital, 369-1143.

Bethel, Thursday, Oct. 11: History of spruce gum industry in Maine, 7:30 p.m. at the Bethel Historical Society lecture. FMI call 824-2908.

Rumford, Saturday, Oct. 13: Benefit harvest dinner, 5 p.m., St. Athanasius and St. John Parish Hall for Dick Ross, diagnosed with cancer. $7, $5 children 10 and under. FMI call Bev at 562-7700.

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, prepay at Public Library. Benefits library. FMI: 364-3281.

Lewiston area

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 signup 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 wing appetizers with various sauces, 6 to 7:30 p.m., VFW Post 9459, Route 196. $6. FMI: 353-5291 after 4 p.m. Wed. to Fri.

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.

Durham, Saturday, Oct. 13: Bean supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Masonic Hall, Route 136. $6, $2 children. Benefits Lisbon area Giving Tree.

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.

Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 13: Bean and casserole supper, 4:45 to 6 p.m., Calvary United Methodist Church, 59 Sabattus St. $6; children, $3.

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 Road. $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.

Auburn, Sunday, Oct. 14: Music, Bind Us Together, 6 p.m., Court Street Baptist Church, 129 Court St. Refreshments. FMI: 784-6661 or www.CtStBaptistChurch.org.

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 to 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, Tuesday, Oct. 16: Domestic Violence: A Coordinated Community Response, 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m., Ramada Conference Center. Hosted by Abused Women’s Advocacy Project. FMI: 795-6744 ext. 22 to register.

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 wing appetizers with various sauces, 6 to 7:30 p.m., VFW Post 9459, Route 196. $6. FMI: 353-5291 after 4 p.m. Wed. to Fri.

Sabattus, Wednesday, Oct 17: Card party, 6 p.m., American Legion Post 135. $2.

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.

Lewiston, Friday, Oct. 19: Jeff Halper of Israelis Against House Demolitions, 3:30 p.m., USM Lewiston-Auburn Campus, Room 170. FMI: 773-6562.

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 after 4 p.m. Wed. to Fri.

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.

Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 20: “Voyages: A Maine Franco-American Reader” anthology release, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., USM/Lewiston-Auburn College, function room 170, 51 Westminster St. FMI: 753-6574.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Oct. 20: Sabbathday Lake Grange turkey supper, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Grange Hall, Sabbathday Road. Family style.

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

New Gloucester, Saturday, Oct. 20: Bean supper, 5 to 6 p.m., AmVets Post 6. $6; children under 12, $2; under 6, free.

Sabattus, Saturday, Oct 20: Bean and casserole supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., American Legion Post 135, Island Road. $6; under 10, $3.

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 wing appetizers with various sauces, 6 to 7:30 p.m., VFW Post 9459, Route 196. $6. FMI: 353-5291 after 4 p.m. Wed. to Fri.

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.

Buckfield, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 26, 27: Haunted Hayride, 7 to 10 p.m., Bessey Field, Paris Hill Road. $5. Sponsored by Buckfield High School Class of 2008.

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.

Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 27: Teddy Bear Fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Lewiston High cafeteria. Hosted by Delta Kappa Gamma.

Monmouth, Saturday, Oct. 27: Hunter’s breakfast, 4:30 to 9:30 a.m., Cottrell Elementary School. $5. FMI and tickets: Archie, 933-2589.

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 to 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 wing appetizers with various sauces, 6 to 7:30 p.m., VFW Post 9459, Route 196. $6. FMI: 353-5291 after 4 p.m. Wed. to Fri.

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.

Minot, Saturday, Nov. 3: Church fair “Susanna’s Treasures,” 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., United Methodist vestry, Free coffee. Luncheon 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. FMI: Phyllis, 345-5801.