Items submitted to Check it Out must be events that benefit nonprofit organizations and be open to the public. Submissions should be received at least seven days in advance of the event.

Farmington area

Wilton, Tuesday, 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.

Farmington, Friday, Nov. 30: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Edgewood manor.

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.

Farmington, Saturday, Dec. 1: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., American Legion.

Farmington, Saturday, Dec. 1: Craft fair and luncheon, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., American Legion Hall. Sponsored by Auxiliary Unit 28.

Farmington, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 1, 2: UMF Community Chorus and Chamber Choir performance, Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Sunday, 3 p.m., Old South Congregational Church, 227 Main St. $6; seniors, $5; UMF students with ID, free. FMI: Robin Palmer Mosher, 778-7072; [email protected].

Jay, Saturday, Dec. 1: Spaghetti supper, 4 to 6:30 p.m., Jay High School cafeteria. $5. Benefits Bruce Goding, living with cancer. 50/50 raffle. FMI: Cheryl, 897-3380.

Kents Hill, Saturday, Dec. 1: Christmas Fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Readfield (Torsey) United Methodist Church.

Oxford Hills area

Norway, Friday, Nov. 30: Baby Boosters for under 2 years, their parents or caregivers, rhymes, finger plays, songs, stories, more, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

Oxford, Friday, Nov. 30: Tree lighting, 6:30 p.m., Anderson Staples 112 Legion, King St.

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.

Paris, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 30 and Dec. 1: Paris Hill Christmas house tour, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., beginning at the Academy Building (Community Club). $20, includes lunch. Benefits the old Academy Building. Sponsor: Paris Hill Community Club. FMI: 743-8270.

Paris, Friday, Nov. 30: Deck the Halls, 9 a.m. to noon, McLaughlin Garden, 97 Main St. Pre-registration required. Free. FMI: Jennifer, 743-8820 or www.mclaughlingarden.org.

Bethel, Saturday, Dec. 1: Christmas fair and tea, 1 to 4 p.m., West Parish Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, Church Street.

Bethel, Saturday, Dec. 1: Craft fair 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Telstar Regional High School, Route 26. Sponsored by Friends of Telstar supporting student activities, scholarships. FMI: Michelle, 824-4430 or [email protected] or 824-2136.

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.

Oxford, Saturday, Dec. 1: Toy Chinese auction, doors 1:30 p.m., drawing 3 p.m., Hosanna Church building. Held by Resistance Ministries. FMI: 743-6982.

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.

Waterford, Saturday, Dec. 1: Supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., North Waterford Congregational Church. Buffet all-you-can-eat; $7; under 12, $3.50. Benefits Robert Springer III and family after loss of home to fire. FMI: Jennifer Morin, 583-4403.

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.

River Valley area

Rumford, Saturday, Dec. 1: Christmas in the Valley Craft Fair with Frosty & Mrs. Frosty, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Mountain Valley High School. Benefits scholarships. Kitchen proceeds to Relay For Life. Bring non-perishable item for food pantries.

Lewiston area

Lewiston, Monday, Nov. 26: “Nutcracker Show-&-Tell” family program, 4 p.m., Callahan Hall, Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Free. FMI: 513-3050.

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: Soup-&-Music Night, 6:30 p.m., Callahan Hall, Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Lots to Gardens fall harvest supper with musical performances. $7. FMI: 513-3050.

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.

Sabattus, Friday, and Saturday, Nov. 30 and Dec. 1: Holiday craft fair 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Our Lady of the Rosary, Maxwell-Gill Hall, High Street. Lunch. FMI: Connie, 375-6951.