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

Avon, Thursday, Nov. 15: HealthReach Retired Senior Volunteers Program, 1 p.m., Shadagee Senior Housing, Route 4. FMI: 639-3175.

Farmington, Thursday, Nov. 15: The librarian is in, noon, Snack Bar, UMF Olsen Student Center, Free. FMI: 778-7219; http://library.umf.maine.edu.

Farmington, Thursday, Nov. 15: Lunchtime poet – Patrick Donnelly, noon, North Dining Hall, UMF Olsen Student Center. Free. FMI: [email protected]; 778-7454.

New Portland, Thursday, Nov. 15: Italian supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., New Portland Church, West Village. $6; take-outs.

New Sharon, Thursday, Nov. 15: Story hour, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Memorial Library.

Rangeley, Thursday, Nov. 15: “Back to the 80’s, The Totally Awesome Musical,” 7 p.m., Lakeside Theater, Main St. Presented by Rangeley Lakes Regional Middle School and High School Drama and Choir. Tickets $8, available at the school. FMI and tickets: 864-3311, ext. 102.

Wilton, Thursday, Nov. 15: Elementary story time, 6 p.m., Free. Public Library. FMI: Sandra, 645-4831.

Canton, Friday, Nov. 16: Ponemah Rebekah Lodge 28 Thanksgiving pie sale. Order by Nov. 16; pick up on Nov. 20. Mince, chicken, pecan, $10; pumpkin, apple, lemon, chocolate cream, $8. FMI: Jolene, 597-2168.

Farmington, Friday, Nov. 16: Dance to Borderline Express, 8 p.m. to midnight, West Farmington Elks Hall. Doors open 7 p.m. $10; couples, $15, in advance only at Community Concepts Office or Elks Lodge. Benefits Elder Rides. FMI: 779-0594.

Farmington, Friday, Nov. 16: Fish chowder, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Fairbanks Union Church. $6. Eat in or takeout. 778-4705 for delivery.

Farmington, Friday, Nov. 16: Music: UMF Concert Band, 7:30, Nordica Auditorium, UMF Merrill Hall. $6; seniors, $5, UMF students with ID, free. FMI: [email protected]; 778-7072.

Rangeley, Friday, Nov. 16: “Back to the 80’s, The Totally Awesome Musical,” 7 p.m., Lakeside Theater, Main St. Presented by Rangeley Lakes Regional Middle School and High School Drama and Choir. Tickets $8, available at the school. FMI and tickets: 864-3311, ext. 102.

Readfield, Friday, Nov. 16: American Red Cross blood drive, 12:30 to 6 p.m., Marranacook Middle School, 2100 Millard Harrison Drive.

Wayne, Friday, Nov. 16: Turkey beano, doors 6 p.m., beano at 7, Ladd Recreational Center, Gott Road. Refreshments. Sponsored by Wayne School and Home Association.

Chesterville, Saturday, Nov. 17: Bean supper, 4 to 6 p.m., Chesterville Grange 20. $6; children, $3.

Farmington, Saturday, Nov. 17: Chicken Marbella supper, 5 p.m., Old South Church, Main Street. $8, $4 under 12. Benefits Franklin Association Honduras Missions.

Farmington, Saturday, Nov. 17: Christmas fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, Route 2. FMI: Alice, 778-2336.

Farmington, Saturday, Nov. 17: Turkey Trot 5K trail run/walk/kids 1K fun run, registration 7:30, race 9 a.m., Whistle Trail parking lot, Oakes Street behind Rite Aid. $10, and 2 nonperishable food items. Benefits Farmington Children’s School. FMI: Laura, 578-2680.

Farmington, Saturday, Nov. 17: Spaghetti supper, 4 to 8 p.m., Mt Blue High School. $5, $3 12 and under. Steven Yeaton memorial benefit.

Fayette, Saturday, Nov. 17: Christmas craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fayette Central School. Sponsored by Fayette Historical Society. FMI: Suzanne Rich 685-4702.

Industry, Saturday, Nov. 17: Christmas bazaar, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Town hall. Benefits United in Christ Presbyterian Church. FMI: 696-1064 or 778-6722.

Jay, Saturday, Nov. 17: Christmas fair, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., St. Rose Parish hall. Food, raffles.

Livermore Falls, Nov. 17: Spaghetti supper, 5 to 7 p.m., Livermore Falls High School Cafeteria. $6, $4 children 12 and under. Takeouts. Benefits Barry and Trish Peacock. FMI: 897-3482.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, Nov. 17: Auction, 6 p.m., Murray Hall, 69 Main St. Benefits Rotary Club Coats for Kids and scholarship funds.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, Nov. 17: American Legion Auxiliary craft fair, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., American Legion George Bunten Post 10, 17 Reynolds Ave.

New Sharon, Saturday, Nov. 17: Crafts fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., United Methodist Church Annex. Lunch. Sponsored by Woman’s Society.

Phillips, Saturday, Nov. 17: Christmas fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Community House. Sponsored by Shared Ministry Women.

Phillips, Saturday, Nov. 17: Holiday Fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 14 School St, behind the library. Hosted by the Reed’s Mill Circle. FMI: Claudia, 639-5281.

Rangeley, Saturday, Nov. 17: Holly Fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., The Barn, Congregational Church UCC, High Street.

Wilton, Saturday, Nov. 17: Christmas craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Rt. 156 on Weld Road. Hosted by the junior and senior classes of Mt. Blue High School for Project Graduation funding. FMI: Shannon, 778-4726.

Wilton, Friday, Nov. 17: Infant/toddler story time, 10:30 a.m., Free. Public Library. FMI: Sandra, 645-4831.

Farmington, Sunday, Nov. 18: Music: UMF Community Orchestra, 3 p.m., Nordica Auditorium, UMF Merrill Hall. $6; seniors, $5; UMF student with ID, free. FMI: [email protected]; 778-7072.

Jay, Sunday, Nov. 18: Bake sale, 9 a.m., Seventh Day Adventist Church, corner of Route 4 and Oak Street. FMI: 645-2969.

Rangeley, Sunday, Nov. 18: Seniors Thanksgiving dinner, 12 p.m., Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 100 Main St. Delivery available. FMI: Ivy Berry, 864-5583.

Salem, Sunday, Nov. 18: A+E Hill country music show, 1 p.m., Salem Community Building. Donations at door; refreshments. Sponsored by Salem Pine Tree Club.

Vienna, Sunday, Nov. 18: Spirit of America award presentation to Hazel Small, 1 p.m., United Methodist Church. Light refreshments to follow.

Turner, Monday, Nov. 19: American Red Cross blood drive, 7:34 a.m. to 1: 45 p.m., Leavitt High School, Lower Street.

Farmington, Tuesday, Nov. 20: Jam night, 8 p.m., Nordica Auditorium, UMF Merrill Hall. Free. FMI: [email protected]; 778-7336.

Wilton, Tuesday, Nov. 20: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Wilton Free Public Library.

Farmington, Thursday, Nov. 22: Free Thanksgiving Day dinner, noon to 1:30 p.m., Mt. Blue High School cafeteria. Home delivery, greater county area, 779-0641. Sponsored by Scottish Rite Masons.

Canton, Thursday, Nov. 22: 11th annual Memorial Holiday Tree, sponsored by Ponemah Rebekah Lodge 28. Light bulb in memory of loved one, $2. FMI: Jolene, 597-2168.

Farmington, Thursday, Nov. 22: Thanksgiving pie sale, 9 a.m. to noon, Twice Sold Tales, Main Street. Pre-orders, call 645-2312 before Nov. 19th. Hosted by St. Luke’s.

Wilton, Thursday, Nov. 22: Thanksgiving pie sale, 9 a.m. to noon, St. Luke’s, High St. Pre-orders, call 645-2312 before Nov. 19th.

Wilton, Friday, Nov. 23: Infant/toddler story time, 10:30 a.m., Wilton Free Public Library.

Jay, Saturday, Nov. 24: Bluegrass gospel music and singalong, 7 p.m., Seventh Day Adventist Church, corner of Route 4 and Oak Street. FMI: 645-2969.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, Nov. 24: Supper, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., American Legion George Bunten Post 10, 17 Reynolds Ave. Delivery within five miles.

Mt. Vernon, Saturday, Nov. 24: Christmas in the Village craft fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Community Center and Masonic Hall.

Wilton, Tuesday, Nov. 27: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Wilton Free Public Library.

New Sharon, Thursday, Nov. 29: Story hour, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., New Sharon-Jim Ditzler Memorial Library.

Wilton, Friday, Nov. 30: Infant/toddler story time, 10:30 a.m., Wilton Free Public Library.

Farmington, Saturday, Dec. 1: Chester Greenwood Day. Parade, 11 a.m.; chili contest, birthday cake, Meetinghouse Park; festival of trees, dip in Clearwater Lake, 3 p.m. FMI: www.franklincountymaine.org; 778-4215.

Farmington, Saturday, Dec. 1: Christmas crafts show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., University of Maine Student Center. Sponsored by Franklin County Arts and Crafts Association. Free.

Farmington, Saturday, Dec. 1: Gift market and fair trade handcraft sale, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Old South Church, Main St.

Wilton, Tuesday, Dec. 4: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Wilton Free Public Library.

Wilton, Friday, Dec. 7: Infant/toddler story time, 10:30 a.m., Wilton Free Public Library.

Avon, Saturday, Dec. 8: Christmas In Avon craft sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Avon Community Hall.

Wilton, Saturday, Dec. 8: Contradance, 8 to 11 p.m., Wilson Grange, Main Street. Beat Greens; Richard and Pam Green calling. Beginner/brush-up workshop, 7:30, free; dance, $6; family, $15. FMI: 397-2241; [email protected]; www.starleft.org.

Jay, Sunday, Dec. 9: Craft and bake sale, 9 a.m., Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Route 4 and Oak Street. FMI: 645-2969.

Farmington, Tuesday, Dec. 11: Jam night, 8 p.m., Nordica Auditorium, UMF Merrill Hall. Free. FMI: [email protected]; 778-7336.

Wilton, Tuesday, Dec. 11: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Wilton Free Public Library.

New Sharon, Thursday, Dec. 13: Story hour, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., New Sharon-Jim Ditzler Memorial Library.

Wilton, Friday, Dec. 14: Infant/toddler story time, 10:30 a.m., Wilton Free Public Library.

Wilton, Tuesday, Dec. 18: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Wilton Free Public Library.

Wilton, Thursday, Dec. 20: Elementary story time, 6 p.m., Wilton Free Public Library.

Wilton, Friday, Dec. 21: Infant/toddler story time, 10:30 a.m., Wilton Free Public Library.

New Sharon, Thursday, Dec. 27: Story hour, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., New Sharon-Jim Ditzler Memorial Library.

Wilton, Friday, Dec. 28: Infant/toddler story time, 10:30 a.m., Wilton Free Public Library.

Oxford Hills area

Paris, Thursday, Nov. 15: Story time for preschoolers, 10 a.m., Public Library. FMI: 743-6994.

Waterford, Thursday, Nov. 15: Community Pot Luck Supper, 6 p.m., Wilkins Community House, Plummer Hill Road. Hosts for this supper are Caren and James Long.

Canton, Friday, Nov. 16: Ponemah Rebekah Lodge Thanksgiving pie sale. Order by Nov. 16; pick up Nov. 20. Mince, chicken, pecan, $10; pumpkin, apple, lemon, chocolate cream, $8. FMI: Jolene, 597-2168.

Naples, Friday, Nov. 16: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Lake Region High School, 1877 Roosevelt Trail.

Naples, Friday, Nov. 16: Dance, 7 to 11 p.m., Naples Legion Hall. Benefits Danielle Emerson Lewis. Music by Pete Finkle. 50/50; silent auction. $10; couples, $15. FMI: Pam, 655-2215; Kristine, 655-2588.

Norway, Friday, Nov. 16: Baby Boosters, rhymes, finger plays, songs, more, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

Bethel, Saturday Nov. 17: Howard Frank Mosher, author presents “Where in the World is Kingdom County,” 7 p.m., Bingham Hall, Gould Academy. Made possible by the Mahoosuc Land Trust.

Bryant Pond, Saturday, Nov. 17: Mock HeeHaw Show, 7 p.m., Grange hall, Main Street. $6, under 12, $3. Refreshments, drawings.

Fryeburg, Saturday, Nov. 17: Christmas Cupboard, 9 a.m. to noon, Fryeburg New Church, 12 Oxford St. Fudge, candy, baked goods, more.

Lovell, Saturday, Nov. 17: Snowflake fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., United Church of Christ. Hosted by Ladies’ Circle.

Lovell, Saturday, Nov. 17: Dance, Ridge Riders, 8 to midnight, Ladies Auxiliary Post 6783. $10 single, $20 couple. Tables: 935-1239.

Norway, Saturday, Nov. 17: Bean supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Masonic Hall, Temple Street. $5, benefits Oxford Chapter 168, Order of the Eastern Star.

Norway, Saturday, Nov. 17: Holiday fair, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. Catherine’s Sodality Parish Hall, Paris Street. Christmas items, more. Coffee, snacks.

Norway, Saturday, Nov. 17: Fireman’s Relief Association roast beef supper, 5 to 6 p.m., Fire Station. $7; under 12, $3; under 6, free.

Oxford, Saturday, Nov. 17: Hunters’ breakfast, 5 to 8 a.m., Oxford American Legion Post 112, 169 King St. Sponsored by Legion Riders.

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.

Paris, Saturday, Nov. 17: Roast beef supper and dance, supper 5 to 6 p.m., dance 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., American Legion Hall, Church Street. Both $10, supper, $7, dance $5. Sponsored by Foster-Carroll Post 72 and Auxiliary Unit 72.

Paris, Saturday, Nov. 17: Seneca Club open house, 1 to 3 p.m., Paris Public Library. Celebrating National Children’s Book Week. Book display, light refreshments. FMI: 743-6994.

Fryeburg, Monday, Nov. 19: American Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Fryeburg Academy, 745 Main St.

Lewiston, Monday, Nov. 19: Cooking Club, 4 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4.

Lewiston, Monday, Nov. 19: Preschool storytime, 6:30 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Nov. 20: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Nov. 20: Read with Dog, 4 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4.

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.

Winthrop, Wednesday, Nov. 21: Square dance lessons, 7 to 9 p.m., Winthrop Grade School cafeteria, Highland Ave. Soft-soled shoes only. Sponsored by Squire Town Squares. FMI: 713-6669; 685-3648; 268-9241.

Canton, Thursday, Nov. 22: 11th annual Memorial Holiday Tree, sponsored by Ponemah Rebekah Lodge. Light bulb on tree in memory of loved one, $2. FMI: Jolene, 597-2168.

Waterford, Friday, Nov. 23: Thanksgiving story program for children, 10:30 a.m., Waterford Library.

Locke Mills, Saturday, Nov. 24: Dance, 7 to 10 p.m., Locke Mills Town Hall, Richard Felt Orchestra. Benefits Greenwood Historical Society.

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.

Bethel, Sunday, Nov. 25: Bethel Rotary country breakfast, 7:30 to 11 a.m., Gould Academy Ordway Dining Hall. Benefits scholarships, community projects.

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.

Buckfield, Saturday, Dec. 1: Nezinscot Valley Music Booster craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Buckfield Jr/Sr High School. Tables, $10, bring own.

Paris, Saturday, Dec. 1: Department of Parks and Recreation holiday tree lighting, 6:30 p.m., Moore Park. FMI: Stacey Tibbetts, 743-2501 x 107; 461-3372.

West Paris, Saturday, Dec. 1: Community showcase and craft fair, noon to 5 p.m., Agnes Gray gymnasium. Display space, $5 (own table) or $10 with table. FMI: Lisa, 674-2127.

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.

Harrison, Thursday to Sunday, Dec. 6, 7, 8, 9: Christmas in Harrison. Soup and a song, craft show, horse-drawn hay wagons, open houses, parade. FMI: 583-4510.

Bethel, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 8, 9: Western Mountains Senior Players, Saturday, 7 p.m., Sunday, 2:30 p.m., Gould Academy’s McLaughlin Auditorium, Church Street. Free, donations accepted. FMI: Lynn Arizzi, 824-0080.

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

Canton, Friday, Nov. 16: Ponemah Rebekah Lodge Thanksgiving pie sale. Order by Nov. 16; pick up on Nov. 20. Mince, chicken, pecan, $10; pumpkin, apple, lemon, chocolate cream, $8. FMI: Jolene, 597-2168.

Rumford, Friday, Nov. 16: Dance, 6 to 8 p.m., “Armory” Hope Association, 85 Lincoln St., $1. Music by Joe the Music Man.

Canton, Saturday, Nov. 17: Open house, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., New Fire Station, Route 108. Demonstrations, prizes, balloons, recipes to sample, food and beverages, face painting and coloring corner for kids.

Rumford, Saturday, Nov. 17: Christmas fair, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., St. Athanasius-St. John’s Church. Hot turkey luncheon, 10:30 a.m. $6; seniors and children, $4. FMI: 364-2528.

Canton, Thursday, Nov. 22: 11th annual Memorial Holiday Tree, sponsored by Ponemah Rebekah Lodge. Light bulb in memory of loved one, $2. FMI: Jolene, 597-2168.

Bethel, Sunday, Nov. 25: Rotary country breakfast, 7:30 to 11 a.m., Gould Academy Ordway Dining Hall. Benefits scholarships, community projects.

Bethel, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 8, 9: Western Mountains Senior Players, Saturday, 7 p.m., Sunday, 2:30 p.m., Gould Academy’s McLaughlin Auditorium, Church Street. Free, donations accepted. FMI: Lynn Arizzi, 824-0080.

Lewiston area

Auburn, Thursday, Nov. 15: Baby’s night out, 6 to 6:20 p.m., Public library children’s room, 49 Spring St. Nursery rhymes, songs, board books for babies birth to 24 months and caregivers. FMI: 333-6640, ext. 2024 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Thursday, Nov. 15: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Friday, Nov. 16: Babytime, 10 a.m., library. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4.

Lisbon, Friday, Nov. 16: American Legion Auxiliary smothered beef dinner, followed by turkey raffle, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Post 158 at 10 Webster St. $6. FMI: 353-8192.

Lisbon, Friday, Nov. 16: Baked beans, casseroles, chop suey and more supper, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., VFW Ladies Auxiliary 9459, Route 196. Turkey raffle follows. $6, under 10, $3. FMI: 353-2152.

Lisbon, Friday, Nov. 16: Ham supper, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall, 27 Village St. $6.50, 12 and under, $3, preschool free. Sponsored by Nina Rebekah Lodge 86 and Sabattus River Lodge 21 IOOF.

Lisbon, Friday, Nov. 16: Bean and casserole supper, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Raymond J. Lavigne VFW Post 9459, Route 196. $6; under 10, $3. FMI: 353-2152.

Readfield, Friday, Nov. 16: American Red Cross blood drive, 12:30 to 6 p.m., Marranacook Middle School, 2100 Millard Harrison Drive.

Turner, Friday, Nov. 16: School play, “Happy Daze,” 7 p.m., Leavitt Area High School Auditorium. $8, $5 students and seniors, free under 5. FMI and tickets: 225-4371.

Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 17: Saturday stories with Judy D’Amour, 10 a.m., Auburn Public Library children’s room. FMI: 333-6640.

Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 17: Book chat with Laurie, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m., Auburn Public Library children’s program room. FMI: 333-6640.

Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 17: Christmas fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Philip’s Church, 2365 Turner Road, Route 4. Crafts, lunch counter, prizes. Leftovers, Sunday, 9 a.m. to noon.

Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 17: Christmas fair, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Grace Lutheran Church, 757 Summer St.

Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 17: Bean supper, 5 to 7 p.m., Sacred Heart Curch basement. Adults $6; children $3. Hosted by the Knights of Columbus.

Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 17: Holiday fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Danville Grange. Hosted by the Danville Union Church.

Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 17: Soldier’s Wish List For Christmas food and personal items collection, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Auburn Masonic Hall, 1021 Turner Street, Auburn. FMI: Corey 786-2543 or Eric at 240-9744.

Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 17: Christmas fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., High Street Congregational Church U.C.C., 106 Pleasant St. Chili, corn chowder breadbowl lunch, $5.

Freeport, Saturday, Nov. 17: Freeport Lioness-Lions holiday craft fair and fish “chowda” and chili luncheon, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Harraseeket Grange, Elm Street. FMI: Nancy, 865-3372; Martha, 865-6188; Cindi, 865-9747.

Gray, Saturday, Nov. 17: Holly Fair, First Congregational Church of Gray. FMI: John Keller, [email protected].

Lewiston, Saturday, Nov. 17: Scrapbook Day, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Vineyard Christian School, 9 Foss Road. $20 before Nov. 3; $30 after. Lunch, snacks provided. Benefits Vineyard Christian School. FMI: Jenn, 786-2094.

Lewiston, Saturday, Nov. 17: Anime Drawing Club, 3 p.m., public library teen room, 200 Lisbon St. For ages 15 to 25; free.

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, Saturday, Nov. 17: “Owls of Maine” program, 1 p.m., Library Children’s group room, 28 Main St. Space is limited. To register or FMI: 353-6564.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, Nov. 17: Winter Wonderland Christmas Fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., United Methodist Church, School Street. Beef stew lunch, 11 a.m.; $5; children, $2.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, Nov. 17: Open house, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lisbon Historical Society Archive Museum, MTM Center, 18 School St., rooms 5 and 6. FMI: Dorothy Smith, 353-8510.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, Nov. 17: Third annual craft fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Holy Trinity Parish. Crafts, Slovakian food and bake sales, raffles, gift certificates, 50/50, lunch and more. Tables for rent, $20 for 6-foot and $25 for an 8-foot for $25. FMI: Pat Tardiff, 353-5035.

Litchfield, Saturday, Nov. 17: Christmas craft fair, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Leo’s Church, Route 126, Lewiston Road. Crafts, baked goods, coffee, donuts, beans, hot dogs.

Monmouth, Saturday, Nov. 17: Auditions for “On Golden Pond,” 10 a.m., Cumston Hall, Main St. FMI: 441-1998.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Nov. 17: Bean supper, 5 to 6 p.m., AmVets Post 6, Route 100. $6, $2 under 12, free under 6.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Nov. 17: Turkey raffle, 7 p.m., AmVets Post 6, Route 100.

Poland, Saturday, Nov. 17: 25th annual PTA craft fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Poland Community School. Lunch; crafters, non-profits. Benefits school enrichment programs.

Sabattus, Saturday, Nov. 17: Benefit dinner for Reynolds family, 5 p.m., Sabattus Central School, Ball Park Road. Donations: Ann Lachance, Sabattus Credit Union.

Turner, Saturday, Nov. 17: School play, “Happy Daze,” 2 p.m., Leavitt Area High School Auditorium. $8, $5 students and seniors, free under 5. FMI and tickets: 225-4371.

Wales, Saturday, Nov. 17: Wales Presbyterian Women church fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wales Youth Center, Route 132. Fancy work, food, more. FMI: Alice 375-8382; Marilyn, 375-6604.

Auburn, Sunday, Nov. 18: Crepe breakfast, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., St. Louis Church Hall. Adults $4; children $2.

Durham, Sunday, Nov. 18: Ecumenical Thanksgiving service, 7 p.m., First Congregational Church. Bring non-perishable food items. Offering benefits the LACO food pantry. Light refreshments. FMI: Debbie 353-6925.

Lewiston, Sunday, Nov. 18: Pancake breakfast, 7 to 11 a.m., Holy Cross Church hall, 1080 Lisbon St. Sponsored by Holy Cross Knights of Columbus Assembly 2870. $6; 12 and under, $3. FMI: Dan Leclair, 240-3537.

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.

Monmouth, Sunday, Nov. 18: Senior citizen Thanksgiving dinner, 12:30 p.m., Cottrell School. Reservations: 933-5117. Open to residents of Leeds, Wales, Litchfield, and Monmouth. Hosted by Monmouth Lions Club.

Monmouth, Monday, Nov. 19: Auditions for “On Golden Pond,” 7 p.m., Cumston Hall, Main St. FMI: 441-1998.

Turner, Monday, Nov. 19: American Red Cross blood drive, 7:34 a.m. to 1: 45 p.m., Leavitt High School, Lower Street.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Nov. 20: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lisbon, Tuesday, Nov. 20: Raymond J. Lavigne VFW Post 9459 and Ladies Auxiliary, 7 p.m. Post Home, Route 196. Members need to attend to keep this post going. New members are welcome. Discussion will be on the future of the post’s home and other items. FMI: 353-5291, Wed – Fri after 4 p.m.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Nov. 21: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Auburn, Friday, Nov. 23: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Mason Ashlar 105, 1021 Turner St.

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.

Monmouth, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 24, 25: Monmouth Community Players “All Is Bright…Songs of Christmastime,” Saturday, 7 p.m., Sunday, 2 p.m., Cumston Hall. $12; students/seniors, $10. Tickets, 933-2229. FMI: Michelle Handley, 933-3703.

Auburn, Sunday, Nov 25: Breakfast, 8 to 10 a.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $3.50/$4.50. Benefits New Auburn Little League Baseball. FMI: 784-6883.

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.

New Gloucester, Sunday, Nov. 25: Lighting of America’s smallest municipal Christmas tree “Tiny Timber,” 4:30 p.m., Town Hall, Route 231. Gray-New Gloucester High School Chorus, sing-along, refreshments. FMI: 926-4597.

Lewiston, Monday, Nov. 26: Cooking Club, 4 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4.

Lewiston, Monday, Nov. 26: Preschool storytime, 6:30 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Nov. 27: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Nov. 27: Read with Dog, 4 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Nov. 27: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Nov. 27: American Red Cross blood drive, 3 to 8 p.m., Bates College Chase Hall, Campus Avenue.

Auburn, Wednesday, Nov. 28: Origami workshop for kids, 2 to 3 p.m., Auburn Public Library children’s room. FMI and to register: 333-6640.

Auburn, Wednesday, Nov. 28: Teen Anime Club, 3:30 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Nov. 28: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Winthrop, Wednesday, Nov. 28: Square dance lessons, 7 to 9 p.m., Winthrop Grade School cafeteria, Highland Ave. Soft-soled shoes only. Sponsored by Squire Town Squares. FMI: 713-6669; 685-3648; 268-9241.

Auburn, Thursday, Nov. 29: Book discussion, 6:30 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time” by Mark Haddon. FMI: 333-6640.

Lewiston, Thursday, Nov. 29: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Friday, Nov. 30: Babytime, 10 a.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4.

Lisbon, Friday, Nov. 30: Lasagna supper, 5 to 6 p.m., American Legion Post 158, Webster Road. $6. FMI: 353-8192.

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.

Buckfield, Saturday, Dec. 1: Nezinscot Valley Music Booster craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Buckfield Jr/Sr High School. Tables, $10, bring own.

Lewiston, Saturday, Dec. 1: Bean supper, 4 to 6 p.m., Holy Cross Church hall, 1080 Lisbon St. Sponsored by Holy Cross Knights of Columbus. Take-outs until 6:30 p.m. $6; 12 and under, $3. FMI: Dan Leclair, 240-3537.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, Dec. 1: Christmas craft fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lisbon High School. Sponsored by the Boosters Club. FMI and table rental: Kathi Yergin, 577-3288; [email protected].

New Gloucester, Saturday, Dec. 1: Shaker Christmas fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26. Fruitcakes, herb biscuits, breads, more. FMI: Leonard L. Brooks, (207) 926-4597.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Dec. 1: Christmas fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Grange. Deadline for tables, Nov. 28. FMI: Pam Dyer, 657-4612.

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.

Winthrop, Saturday, Dec. 1: Christmas fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Winthrop Congregational Church UCC. Raffles, silent auction, items made by Mayan women, lunch. Benefits church.

Sabattus, Sunday, Dec. 2: Monthly breakfast, 7:30 to 10 a.m., Sabattus American Legion Post 135. $6; 10 and under $3.

Winthrop, Wednesday, Dec. 5: Square dance lessons, 7 to 9 p.m., Winthrop Grade School cafeteria, Highland Ave. Soft-soled shoes only. Sponsored by Squire Town Squares. FMI: 713-6669; 685-3648; 268-9241.

Lewiston, Thursday, Dec. 6: Peek-A-Boo Puppet Show, 9:30 a.m., New Life Community Center, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Auburn, Saturday, Dec. 8: Roast pork dinner, 5 to 6 p.m., St. Louis Church Hall, Third Street. $7; under 12, $3.50.

Winthrop, Sunday, Dec. 9: CODA Chorus concert, 4 and 7 p.m., St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Children’s choir at 4 p.m. concert; handbell ringers at 7 p.m. concert. Free-will offering. FMI: 377-2549.

Poland, Monday, Dec. 10: Pre-diabetes brown bag lunch talk, noon to 1 p.m., Ricker Memorial Library, 1211 Maine Street, Route 26. Speakers: Doreen Taylor and Pat Watson of Stephen’s Memorial Hospital. FMI: 207-998-4390; rickerfriends.org.

Winthrop, Wednesday, Dec. 12: Square dance lessons, 7 to 9 p.m., Winthrop Grade School cafeteria, Highland Ave. Soft-soled shoes only. Sponsored by Squire Town Squares. FMI: 713-6669; 685-3648; 268-9241.

Auburn, Saturday, Dec. 15: Christmas/bake/craft/raffle sale, 10 a.m. to midnight, K-Mart. Benefits Tommys Feral Feline Friends.

Auburn, Sunday, Dec. 16: Crepe breakfast, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., St. Louis Church Hall, Third Street. $4; under 12, $2.

Winthrop, Wednesday, Dec. 19: Square dance lessons, 7 to 9 p.m., Winthrop Grade School cafeteria, Highland Ave. Soft-soled shoes only. Sponsored by Squire Town Squares. FMI: 713-6669; 685-3648; 268-9241.

Lewiston, Thursday, Dec. 20: Peek-A-Boo Puppet Show, 9:30 a.m., New Life Community Center, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Sabattus, Sunday, Feb. 3: Breakfast, 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., Sabattus American Legion Post 135. $6; 10 and under $3.