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.

Chesterville, Saturday, Oct. 20: Bean supper, 4 to 6 p.m., Grange Hall. $6; children $3.

Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 20: Make Tracks for Kids walk-a-thon. Registration, 8 a.m., Gazebo, downtown. Walk, 9 a.m. Benefits Child Abuse Prevention Program. FMI: 778-6960.

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.

Wilton, Saturday, Oct. 20: Food Pantry benefit supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Wilton United Methodist Church. Admission by donation. Benefits Wilton Area Food Pantry. FMI: Kitty McDonald, 645-2190.

Wilton, Tuesday, Oct. 23: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Free Public Library. FMI: Sandra, 645-4831.

Wilton, Friday, Oct. 26: Infant/toddler story time, 10:30 a.m., Free Public Library. FMI: Sandra, 645-4831.

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.

Farmington, Sunday, Nov. 4: Basket bingo to benefit Ending Hunger, 1 p.m., Farmington Lodge of Elks. $20, from Otis Federal Credit Union employees.

Strong, Saturday, Nov. 10: Craft fair, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Strong Elementary School. FMI: 684-3521.

Temple, Saturday, Nov. 10: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Temple town hall. FMI: 778-5567.

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

Industry, Saturday, Nov. 17: United in Christ Presbyterian Church (Starks and West Mills) Christmas bazaar, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Industry Town Hall.

Oxford Hills area

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.

Oxford, Wednesday, Oct. 17: Oxford Writers and Storytellers, 6:30 p.m., Oxford Community Center. Readings of scary or paranormal writings.

Norway, Wednesday, Oct. 17: Story time for ages 2 to 5, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

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.

Paris, Thursday, Oct. 18: Story time for preschoolers, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library. FMI: 743-6994.

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

Norway, Friday, Oct. 19: Baby Boosters rhymes, finger plays, songs, stories and other activities, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

Norway, Friday, Oct. 19: Public turkey supper, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Masonic Hall, Temple Street. Donations $6, sponsored by OES.

Oxford, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Oct. 19-21: Maine Jamboree 2007, Oxford County Fairgrounds. 100th anniversary of Scouting; Saturday night music featuring “The Mystics” with fireworks, laser light show. $8.

Bethel, Saturday, Oct. 20: Harvest supper, 5 p.m., Alder River Grange. $7; children under 13, $3.

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.

Minot, Saturday, Oct. 20: Harvest supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., West Minot Grange, Routes 119 & 124. $7; children, $2.

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

Norway, Saturday, Oct. 20: Indoor bake and tag sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Town and Country Mobile Home, Rec Hall.

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

Oxford, Saturday, Oct. 20: Ham supper, 4 to 6 p.m., Rock-O-Dundee Rider’s Club House, Paine Road. $7; 12 and under, $3.50. FMI: 539-2616 or 890-8781.

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: Fall food, craft and Christmas fair, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., West Paris Grange 298, 4 Church St. Noon luncheon.

West Paris, Saturday, Oct. 20: Buck a bag sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Library. Benefits library programs and projects including expansion. FMI: 674-2004.

West Sumner, Oct. 20: Silent auction, doors at 11 a.m., auction at 1 p.m., Buckfield High School. FMI or donations: Brenda, 388-2267 or Pauline, 388-2020.

Waterford, Saturday, Oct. 20: Dance with Richard Felt Band, 7 to 10 p.m., Grange 479, Valley Road. $7. FMI: Barbara, 583-4015. Benefits fire escape building fund.

Oxford, Sunday, Oct. 21: Running deer and trap shoot, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Lake Thompson Fish & Game Range, Paine Road. Refreshments. FMI: Don Record 539-4407.

Norway, Tuesday, Oct. 23: Discussion: “The Importance of Stories,” 7 p.m., Norway Memorial Library. “No Name Woman” by Maxine Hong Kingston and “How to Tell a True War Story” by Tim O’Brien. FMI: 743-5309.

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.

Bethel, Friday, Oct. 26: Speaking Peace in a World of Conflict conference, 7 to 9 p.m., Gehring House, Broad Street. Free introduction. FMI, register: SAD 44, 824-2780.

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.

Norway, Friday, October 26: New England boiled dinner, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Second Congregation Church, Main Street. $7.50; under 10, $3.50. Benefits church’s general fund. FMI: 743-2290, 9 a.m. to noon.

Bethel, Saturday, Oct. 27: Speaking Peace in a World of Conflict conference, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Gehring House, Broad Street. $100. FMI, register: SAD 44, 824-2780.

Buckfield, Saturday, Oct. 27: Hunters breakfast, 5 to 8 a.m., John D. Long Post 58, American Legion Post Home. $5; 12 and under, $3.

Casco, Saturday, Oct. 27: Supper, 5 to 6 p.m., United Church of Christ. $6, $3 under 12.

Locke Mills, Saturday, Oct. 27: Dance, 7 to 10 p.m., Town Hall. Music by the Richard Felt. Benefits Greenwood Historical Society. FMI: Joyce, 674-2259.

Oxford, Saturday, Oct. 27: Hunters breakfast, 4:30 to 7 a.m., Lake Thompson Fish & Game Clubhouse, Paine Road. $6; under 12, $3. FMI: Don Record 539-4407.

Oxford, Saturday, Oct. 27: Hunters breakfast, 5 to 7 a.m., Oxford American Legion Post 112, 169 King St. $5. Sponsored by Oxford American Legion Riders.

Oxford, Saturday, Oct. 27: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Oxford Public Safety Building, Route 26. FMI: 671-4460. Hosted by the Oxford Fire Relief Organization.

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.

Paris, Saturday, Oct. 27: Hunters breakfast, 4 a.m., Paris Fire Hall. Benefits Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School Project Graduation. Donations accepted.

Paris, Saturday, Oct. 27: Oxford Hills Business Showcase, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. Free.

Bethel, Sunday, Oct. 28: Speaking Peace in a World of Conflict conference, 12 to 5 p.m., Gehring House, Broad Street. $100. FMI, register: SAD 44, 824-2780.

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.

Otisfield, Saturday, Nov. 3: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Otisfield Community School. Space, $25. FMI: Linda Park, Lorette Ayotte or Barbara Maguire, 627-4208.

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.

Oxford, Wednesday, Nov. 21: Oxford Writers and Storytellers, 6:30 p.m., Oxford Community Center. Readings related to autumn, harvest and Thanksgiving.

Oxford, Wednesday, Dec. 19: Oxford Writers and Storytellers, 6:30 p.m., Oxford Community Center. Readings about Christmas, winter and the solstice.

River Valley area

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.

Rumford, Saturday, Oct. 27: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Rumford Elementary School, Lincoln Avenue. Sponsored by the Parent/Teacher Organization.

Lewiston area

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

Lewiston, Wednesday, Oct. 17: Housing and Resources Fair, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., B Street Community Center, 57 Birch St. Information on services for homeless, at risk, or those struggling to get by. FMI: Barbara Rankins, Empower Lewiston, 777-5144 or [email protected].

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,” new book celebration, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., USM Lewiston-Auburn, 51 Westminster St. Room 170. Refreshments at noon. FMI: 753-6545; [email protected].

Lisbon, Saturday, Oct. 20: Kelly and Company Christian rock, 7 p.m., St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, Route 196.

Minot, Saturday, Oct. 20: Roast turkey dinner, 5 to 6 p.m., Minot United Methodist Church. $6; children, $3. FMI: 998-2748.

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.

Pownal, Saturday, Oct. 20: Bean supper, 5 and 6 p.m., First Parish Church. $7; under 12, $3.50. Tickets at door or by phone. FMI: 688-4433.

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.

Winthrop, Saturday, Oct. 20: Breakfast, 7 to 9 a.m., Winthrop Grange, Old Lewiston Road. $6, $3 under 12. Proceeds benefit community, grange projects.

Auburn, Sunday, Oct. 21: Crepe breakfast, 8:30 to 10 a.m., St. Louis Church Hall, Third St. $4, under 12, $2.

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.

Auburn, Tuesday, Oct. 23: History of candy, 7 p.m., Androscoggin Historical Society, 3rd floor of County Building, 2 Court St. FMI: 784-0586 or [email protected].

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.

Poland, Tuesday, Oct. 23: National Friends of Library Week celebration, 6 to 8 p.m., Ricker Memorial Library. Refreshments, activities, prizes.

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.

Greene, Thursday, Oct. 25: Fran Reidelberger narrates film, “Britain’s Gentle Highway – a canal adventure in England, Scotland & Wales,” 7 p.m., Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. Free. FMI: 946-5311 or http://ourworld.cs.com/sawyerfoundation.

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.

Greene, Friday, Oct. 26: Fran Reidelberger narrates film, “Britain’s Gentle Highway – a canal adventure in England, Scotland & Wales,” 2 and 7 p.m., Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. Free. FMI: 946-5311 or http://ourworld.cs.com/sawyerfoundation.

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.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 27: Bean supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Sixth Street Congregational Church, 109 Sixth St. $5; children 5 to 12, $3; under 5, free. Take-outs, call 782-7517.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 27: Open house, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Central Maine Community College. Sample foods made by the Culinary Arts Department. FMI: www.cmcc.edu or 755-5273.

Buckfield, Saturday, Oct. 27: Hunters breakfast, 5 to 8 a.m., John D. Long Post 58, American Legion Post Home. $5; 12 and under, $3.

Gray, Saturday, Oct. 27: Bean supper, 5 p.m., First Congregational Church, Route 115. $7; under 12, $3. FMI: 657-4279.

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

Lewiston, Friday, Oct. 27: Halloween dance for special needs people, 5 to 8 p.m., Holy Family Church Hall, Sabattus St. $4. FMI: 783-9635.

Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 27: Halloween dinner/dance, 6 p.m., Holy Cross church hall. FMI, tickets: Larry, 783-6860 or Ray, 784-9000. Hosted by The Holy Cross Knights of Columbus Council 12652.

Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 27: Christmas silent auction, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. Lunch. Benefits Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Lisbon, Saturday, Oct. 27: Bean supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Methodist Church, School Street. $6; children, $2.

Minot, Saturday, Oct. 27: Hunters’ breakfast, 5 to 9 a.m., Minot Center Grange, Minot Center Hill. Benefits building repairs. $5; children 6 to 12, $3; children 5 and under, free.

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

Wales, Saturday, Oct. 27: East Wind Gospel Trio, 6 p.m., Presbyterian Church, Route 132, Pond Road. FMI: Marilyn, 375-6604.

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.

Auburn, Thursday, Nov. 8: Book talk: “The World is Flat” by Thomas Friedman, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m., Central Maine Community College, 1250 Turner St. Free. Light refreshments.

Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 10: Hunters breakfast, 5 to 8 a.m., Masonic Hall, 1021 Turner St. $5. Hosted by Knights of the Sun Chapter of the Order of DeMolay for Boys. FMI: Jim Greenwood at 782-3967.

Bowdoin, Saturday, Nov. 10: Craft fair: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., West Bowdoin Baptist Church, West Road.

Portland, Saturday, Nov. 10: St. Patrick’s Annual Bazaar, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. St. Patrick’s Church, Congress Street, Portland.

Portland, Sunday, Nov. 11: St. Patrick’s Annual Bazaar, 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. St. Patrick’s Church, Congress Street, Portland.

Lisbon, Saturday, Nov. 17: Make your own Christmas wreath, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 to 4 p.m., Beaver Park Lone Pine Lodge. $8 per wreath. Registration required. FMI and register: Verla Brooks, 353-9075.

Lisbon, Sunday, Nov. 18: Make your own Christmas wreath, 1 to 4 p.m., Beaver Park Lone Pine Lodge. $8 per wreath. Registration required. FMI and register: Verla Brooks, 353-9075.

Lisbon, Saturday, Nov. 24: Make your own Christmas wreath, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 to 4 p.m., Beaver Park Lone Pine Lodge. $8 per wreath. Registration required. FMI and register: Verla Brooks, 353-9075.

Lisbon, Sunday, Nov. 25: Make your own Christmas wreath, 1 to 4 p.m., Beaver Park Lone Pine Lodge. $8 per wreath. Registration required. FMI and register: Verla Brooks, 353-9075.