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

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

Jay, Friday, Oct. 19: Rockathon and dance, benefiting First Candle/SIDS Alliance, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Jay Middle School, Community Drive. Tickets $5 or free to those dancing for pledges. FMI: Corey Walmer, 645-5304.

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.

Rangeley, Saturday, Oct. 20: Bean and ham supper, 5 p.m., The Barn, High Street. $7; children, half price. Sponsored by deacons of Rangeley Congregational Church, UCC. Benefits heating assistance fund.

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.

Farmington, Thursday and Friday, Oct. 25, 26: Mt. Blue Curtain Raisers Improv Comedy Troupe, 7:30 p.m., Farmington Grange Hall. Donation, $3. Benefits Curtain Raisers and Farmington Grange. FMI: Dan Ryder, [email protected]; 578-0357.

Farmington, Friday, Oct. 26: Fall rummage sale, 3 to 6 p.m., St. Joseph’s, corner Middle and Quebec streets. Sponsored by Altar Guild.

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.

Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 27: Community harvest/thanksgiving luncheon, noon to 1 p.m., Henderson Memorial Baptist Church, Academy Street. Free. Public welcome. FMI: 778-2163.

Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 27: Doug Smith tribute concert to Lillian Nordica, 7:30 p.m., Nordica Auditorium at UMF.

Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 27: Rummage sale, 9 a.m. to noon, St. Joseph’s, corner of Middle and Quebec streets. Sponsored by Altar Guild.

Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 27: Craft fair featuring Guatemalan and Peruvian crafts, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Franklin Memorial Hospital. Benefits medical and human rights team visits to remote villages.

Livermore, Saturday, Oct. 27: Dance, 7 to 10:30 p.m., Norland Grange, Route 133. Lolalee and The Country Bandits. Refreshments. $6. FMI: 897-4895; 743-1829.

New Sharon, Saturday, Oct. 27: Bean and casserole supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., New Sharon Methodist Church Annex. $7. Sponsored by Square and Compass Club. FMI: 587-2414.

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.

Farmington, Saturday, Nov. 3: UMF Arts and Crafts show, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Olsen Student Center. Over 40 artists and crafters. FMI or to reserve table: 778-7344.

Jay, Saturday, Nov. 3: North Jay Grange 10 food and craft sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bean and casserole supper, 4 to 6 p.m. $6; children 10 and under, $3. FMI call 645-4628; 645-2910; 645-4211.

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, 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 Chinese auction, 11 a.m., Buckfield Jr./Sr. High School. FMI: 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 Riders Club House, Paine Road, East Oxford. $7; 12 and under, $3.50. FMI: 539-2616; 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.

Norway, Wednesday, Oct. 24: Story time for ages 2 to 5, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

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, Thursday, Oct. 25: Story time for preschoolers, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library. FMI: 743-6994.

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.

Norway, Friday, Oct. 26: Open mic night Halloween Bash, 6:30 p.m. sign-up, 7 p.m. open mic, First Universalist Church, 479 Main St. $3. Refreshments. Dress in costume. FMI: Heather, 935-4505; [email protected].

Norway, Friday, Oct. 26: Baby Boosters for under 2, plays, songs, stories, more, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

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.

Bolsters Mills, Saturday, Oct. 27: Bayberry craft fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Bolsters Mills United Methodist Church. Benefits Bolsters Mills Ladies Guild.

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.

Norway, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 1, 2, 3: Oxford Hills Music and Performing Arts Assn.’s “Don’t Dress for Dinner,” 8 p.m., Norway Grange. Tickets, Books ‘n Things. $10; children 12 and under and senior citizens, $8.

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.

Norway, Sunday, Nov. 4: Oxford Hills Music and Performing Arts Assn.’s “Don’t Dress for Dinner,” 2 p.m., Norway Grange. Tickets, Books ‘n Things. $10; children 12 and under and senior citizens, $8.

Norway, Tuesday, Nov. 6: The Importance of Stories, 7 p.m., Norway Memorial Library. “Barn Burning” by William Faulkner and “Killings” by Andre Dubus. FMI: 743-5309.

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

Norway, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 8, 9, 10: Oxford Hills Music and Performing Arts Assn.’s “Don’t Dress for Dinner,” 8 p.m., Norway Grange. Tickets, Books ‘n Things. $10; children 12 and under and senior citizens, $8.

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.

Norway, Sunday, Nov. 11: Oxford Hills Music and Performing Arts Assn.’s “Don’t Dress for Dinner,” 2 p.m., Norway Grange. Tickets, Books ‘n Things. $10; children 12 and under and senior citizens, $8.

Paris, Saturday, Nov. 17: DECA holiday craft fair, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. $1; 12 and under, 65 and older free. FMI: 743-7756 ext. 5100.

Norway, Tuesday, Nov. 20: Happily Ever After, 7 p.m., Norway Memorial Library. “Tell Me a Riddle” by Tillie Olsen and “The Bear Came Over the Mountain” by Alice Munro. FMI: 743-5309.

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

Paris, Saturday, Nov. 24: Dinner, 3 to 6 p.m.; dance, 6 to 10 p.m., South Paris Legion Hall. Fundraiser for Elise Thurlow to help reopen the Colonial Coffee Shoppe. Raffles, door prizes, 50/50. $8; $15 per couple. FMI: Lisa Martin, 739-2393.

Paris, Friday, Nov. 30: Take-A-Chance auction, doors open 5 p.m.; drawing begins 7 p.m., Oxford Hills Middle School, Pine Street. Fundraiser for Oxford County 4-H Program. FMI or to donate: 743-6329; 1-800-287-1482.

Norway, Tuesday, Dec. 4: Exploring the Darkness, 7 p.m., Norway Memorial Library. “A Good Man is Hard to Find” by Flannery O’Connor and “Ollie, Oh” by Carolyn Chute. FMI: 743-5309.

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

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

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.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 20: Bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m., United Methodist Church, 439 Park Ave. $6, children 6 to 10, $3; 5 and under, free.

Buckfield, Saturday, Oct. 20: West Sumner Universalist Church Chinese auction, 11 a.m., Buckfield Jr./Sr. High School. FMI: Brenda Bragg, 388-2267; Pauline Kirschner, 388-2020.

Greene, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 20, 21: Androscoggin Grange 8 variety show, Main Street. Saturday, 7 p.m.; Sunday, 1 p.m. Theme: Famous Entertainers. Benefits building fund.

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].

Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 20: American-Somali music event, 7 p.m., Multi-Purpose Center, 145 Birch St. $10. Sponsored by African Immigrant Association. FMI: O. Ahmed, 713-9002.

Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 20: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Multi-Purpose Center, 145 Birch St. Sponsored by Longley Elementary School, Sun Journal, Lewiston-Auburn Optimist Club. Benefits Longley Elementary School.

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.

Minot, Saturday, Oct. 20: Corned beef harvest supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., West Minot Grange Hall. $7; children, $3.

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.

Auburn, Sunday, Oct. 21: East Wind Gospel Trio, 5:30 p.m., East Auburn Baptist Church, with guests Pat Denny Family, LaClaire Family. Offering will be taken. FMI: 225-2475.

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.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Oct. 24: Lewiston Senior Citizens card party, 1 to 4 p.m., Multi-Purpose Center, 145 Birch St. Tickets, senior’s office, $3. FMI: 784-2926, ext. 207.

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.

Gray, Friday, Oct. 26: Halloween night hike, 6 to 9 p.m., Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. Rain date, Saturday, Oct. 27. Age 3 and under, free; 5 to 12, $4; adults, $6; seniors, $4.50; groups of 15 or more, $3 per person. FMI: 657-4977; www.mainewildlifepark.com.

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.

Lisbon, Friday, Oct. 26: Turkey supper, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall, 27 Village St. $6.50; children 12 and under, $3; pre-school, free. Sponsored by Nina Rebekah Lodge 86 and Sabattus River Lodge 21 IOOF.

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.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 27: Harvest supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., New Auburn American Legion Post 153, 71 South Main St. Sponsored by post auxiliary. Benefits veterans programs. $6; seniors, $5; children under 10, $3. FMI: 784-0656; 754-1849.

Bowdoin, Saturday, Oct. 27: Halloween Extravaganza, 6 to 10 p.m., FHC, 1201 Main St., old Bowdoin Central School. Benefits United Way Midcoast Chapter. $5. Rain date, Sunday, Oct. 28, 6 to 9 p.m. FMI: 666-5651.

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 hall, Minot Center Hill. $5; children 6 to 12, $3; 5 and under, free. FMI: 782-4319.

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.

Wayne, Saturday, Oct. 27: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wayne Elementary School, Pond Road. Benefits enrichment programs.

Litchfield, Thursday, Oct. 25 and Saturday, Oct. 27: Haunted Trail, Carrie Ricker Middle School, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Adults $6, children under 10 $3. Sponsored by Oak Hill’s junior class and Carrie Ricker 8th graders. Hayride, haunting, games, movies, stories and crafts. $2 for indoor activities. Please wear appropriate footwear for the trail.

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.

Monmouth, Saturday, Nov. 3: Christina Goff benefit dinner, 4 to 6 p.m., Monmouth Fish and Game, Route 202. Mail donations to: Donna Yates, c/o Bangor Savings Bank, Main St., Monmouth, 04259. FMI: Trina Burgess, 441-2926.

Wales, Saturday, Nov. 3: Holiday Craft Fair, Oak Hill High School, benefiting Oak Hill High School classes of 2008 and 2009, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission. Refreshments, 50-50 and more. Tables to rent for $25 for a 10-foot space with 6-foot table $25. FMI 375-4950, Ext. 130.

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.

Auburn, Saturday, Dec. 1: Holiday Festival for Children, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. Dom’s Regional High School, 121 Gracelawn Road. Sponsored by Advocates for Children. Visit with Santa. Advance, adults, $5; children, $3; at door, $7 and $4. FMI: 783-3990.

Raymond, Saturday, Dec. 1: Christmas fair, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Raymond Village Community Church, Main Street. Wreaths, baked goods, gently-used merchandise, more. Breakfast, lunch.