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

Farmington area

Farmington, Thursday, Dec. 6: Mt. Blue Middle School concert 7 p.m., MBMS gym. Free. FMI: 778-3561.

Strong, Thursday, Dec. 6: Tree lighting, 6 p.m., Forster Memorial Building. Hot chocolate, cookies follow. Hosted by Strong Area Business and Civic Alliance. Purchase memorial lights, Eileen, 684.3441. Enter decorated gingerbread house, Dianal, 684.4777.

Farmington, Friday, Dec. 7: Food sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Franklin Memorial Hospital.

Farmington, Friday, Dec. 7: David Sedaris’ “The Santaland Diaries,” 7 p.m., Homestead Bakery. $10. FMI: sandyriverplayers@hotmail. com; 207-578-0357.

Farmington, Friday, Dec. 7: Exhibit: Student Teacher Portfolio Presentations, 1 p.m., North Dining Hall, UMF Olsen Student Center. Free. FMI: [email protected]; 778-7171.

Farmington, Friday, Dec. 7: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sandy River Nursing Care Center, 119 Livermore Falls Road, across from the hospital on Route 133. FMI: Lynette, 778-6591.

Strong, Friday, Dec. 7: Bean supper, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Strong Methodist Parish Hall. Benefits Ron and Gayle White family, who lost their home in a fire. FMI: Elaine Allen, 684-5621.

Farmington, Saturday, Dec. 8: Bean and casserole supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Trinity UMC.

Farmington, Saturday, Dec. 8: Music: The Pond Duck Quintet plays Abbey Road, 8 p.m., Nordica Auditorium, UMF Merrill Hall. $2. FMI: [email protected]; 491-5534.

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.

Chesterville, Saturday, Dec. 8: Spaghetti supper, benefits Harry Wyckoff family, 5 to 7 p.m., Chesterville Town Office, Dutch Gap Road. FMI: 778-9633.

Farmington, Saturday, Dec. 8: Pond Duck Quintet performs the Beatles’ “Abbey Road,” 7 p.m., Nordica Auditorium, UMF.

Farmington, Saturday, Dec. 8: Meatloaf luncheon, noon to 1 p.m., Old South First Congregational Church. Free. Delivery, 778-0424 during week; 778-4438 morning of luncheon.

Farmington, Saturday, Dec. 8: Music of Christmas, 7 p.m., Farmington Baptist Church, 194 Whittier Road. Free. FMI: 779-0731.

Farmington, Saturday, Dec. 8: Baked bean and casserole supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., UMC Farmington.

Jay, Saturday, Dec. 8: Christmas party, 6 p.m. to midnight, Frank L. Mitchell VFW Post 3335 Auxiliary. Optional potluck. FMI: 645-4753.

Mt. Vernon, Saturday, Dec. 8: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., elementary school.

New Sharon, Saturday, Dec. 8: Baked bean and casserole supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Methodist Church Annex. $7. Sponsored by Square and Compass Club.

Phillips, Saturday Dec. 8: Children’s Christmas shopping day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Community House. FMI: Nan Haines, 639-4526.

Wilton, Saturday, Dec. 8: Ceremony of Carols by Benjamin Brittin, 3 to 4 p.m., Wilton Congregational Church, 386 Main St. Performed by The Syncopations. Free, donations accepted.

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

Farmington, Sunday, Dec. 9: Fitness, Yoga, 7:15 p.m., The Landing, UMF Olsen Student Center. Free. FMI: [email protected]; 778-7346.

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

Wilton, Sunday, Dec. 9: David Sedaris’ “The Santaland Diaries,” 2 p.m., The Boiler Room. $10. FMI: [email protected]; 207-578-0357.

Farmington, Monday, Dec. 10: Weld School concert, 6:30 p.m., Weld Town Hall. Free. FMI: 778-3561.

Farmington, Monday, Dec. 10: Cape Cod Hill School concert, 7 p.m., CCHS Gym. Free. FMI: 778-3561.

Farmington, Monday, Dec. 10: Crafts: gingerbread cookie decorating, 7 p.m., The Landing, UMF Olsen Student Center. Free. FMI: [email protected]; 778-7346.

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

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, Dec. 11: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 6 p.m., Murray Hall, 69 Main St.

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

Farmington, Wednesday, Dec. 12: Cascade Brook School concert, 7 p.m., MBHS Gym. Free. FMI: 778-3561.

Wilton, Wednesday, Dec. 12: “Early Bird” Community Forum breakfast with Paul Montague, doors, 6:30 a.m., buffet 6:45, speaker at 7, Congregational Church, 386 Main St. Free, donations accepted.

Farmington, Thursday, Dec. 13: Academy Hill School concert, 7 p.m., AHS Gym. Free. FMI: 778-3561.

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.

Farmington, Saturday, Dec. 15: David Sedaris’ “The Santaland Diaries,” 7:30 p.m., Alumni Theater, UMF. FMI: [email protected]; 207-578-0357.

Farmington, Saturday, Dec. 15: Christmas community luncheon, noon to 1 p.m., Henderson Memorial Baptist Church, Academy Street. Free. FMI: 778-2163; 778-4608.

Farmington, Saturday, and Sunday, Dec. 15, 16: Music of Christmas, 7 p.m., Farmington Baptist Church, 194 Whittier Road. Free. FMI: 779-0731.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, Dec. 15: Christmas concert and carol sing, 7 p.m., First Baptist Church, 25 Church Street. Free. Refreshments. Offering benefits music equipment. FMI: 897-4858, 897-5573

Farmington, Sunday, Dec. 16: David Sedaris’ “The Santaland Diaries,” 2 p.m., Alumni Theater, UMF. FMI: [email protected]; 207-578-0357.

Salem, Sunday, Dec. 16: A+E Hill Country Music, 1 p.m., Salem Community Building. Donations at door. Sponsored by Salem Pine Tree Club.

Wilton, Sunday, Dec. 16: Paulie Heath Christmas concert, 10:45 a.m., East Wilton Union Church. FMI: Pastor Park, 645-4297.

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.

Farmington, Monday, Dec. 31: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Franklin Memorial Hospital, 1 Hospital Drive.

Oxford Hills area

Buckfield, Thursday, Dec. 6: Beano, doors at 6 p.m., game at 7, American Legion Post 58 Hall, Morrill Street.

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.

Locke Mills, Thursday, Dec. 6: Pot luck supper, 6 p.m., Jackson Silver Post and Unit 68, American Legion. FMI: Helvi, 665-2915.

Paris, Thursday, Dec. 6: Story time for preschoolers, 10 a.m., Public Library. FMI: 743-6994.

Paris, Thursday, Dec. 6, to Sunday, Dec. 9: Trees & Trains, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., McLaughlin Garden, 97 Main St. Maine Garden Railway Society model train dioramas and trees. $3 members, $5 nonmembers, $3 under 12, under 5 free. FMI: Jennifer, 743-8820 or www.mclaughlingarden.org.

Norway, Thursday, Dec. 6: Tree lighting, 6:30 p.m., Norway Rehab & Living Center, 29 Marion Ave. Proceeds benefit Christmas for Teens.

Norway, Friday, Dec. 7: Baby Boosters rhymes, finger plays, songs, stories and more, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

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.

Mechanic Falls, Saturday, Dec. 8: Craft fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Silver Spur, 272 Lewiston St. Free. Benefits St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. FMI: 345-3211.

Otisfield, Saturday, Dec. 8: Holiday dinner, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Otisfield Community School gym. $5; senior citizens, $4; children 3 to 10, $3; under 2, free. School chorus and instrumentalists will perform.

Otisfield, Saturday, Dec. 8: Tree lighting, 7 p.m., Town Office.

Oxford, Saturday, Dec. 8: Christmas open house, 1 to 4 p.m., Kay House Museum, Pleasant Street. Bring unwrapped toy for Santa For Kids Project. Hosted by Oxford Historical Society. FMI: Linda, 539-4572.

Oxford, Saturday, Dec. 8: Supper, 5:30 p.m., Grace Fellowship Church, Poplar Street. Music follows supper. Benefits Bill and Phyllis Barker. $7; 12 and under, $3. FMI: Pastor Waterhouse, 674-2733 or 539-9064.

Paris, Saturday, Dec. 8: Swinging Bears Square Dance Club Teddy Bear Dance, 7 to 10 p.m., Oxford Hills Middle School, Pine Street. Stuffed toys gathered for Right Start for Kids. $5. FMI: Sue Corning, 743-7176; Eleanor Herrick, 782-4050.

Casco, Sunday, Dec. 9: Christmas concert, 4 p.m., Casco Village Church United Church of Christ sanctuary, Route 121. Free. Refreshments. FMI: 627-4282.

Waterford, Sunday, Dec. 9: Josephina’s Mexican Christmas Doll Party, 12 to 2 p.m., Wilkins Community House, Plummer Hill. $15 per girl, chaperone free, includes lunch. Limited to 25 girls by reservations. Bring favorite doll. Benefits Pilgrim Lodge Summer Camp Scholarship Program. FMI and reservations: Nancy, 583-655.

West Paris, Sunday, Dec. 9: Dedication of Peruvian folk art tapestries, First Universalist Church of West Paris. Program followed by light refreshments.

Bethel, Monday, Dec. 10: Mahoosuc Community Band Christmas concert, 7 p.m., Bethel Inn Conference Center. Refreshments. Free, donations welcome. FMI: Brian Dunham, 665-2967 or [email protected] or www.mahoosuccommunityband.org.

West Paris, Monday to Friday, Dec. 10-14: Christmas sale, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday, at Ledgeview Living Center, 141 Bethel Road. Hand crafts and baked goods.

Norway, Wednesday, Dec. 12: Story time for ages 2 to 5, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

Bryant Pond, Thursday, Dec. 13: Rodney Abbott speaks on New England poets, 2 p.m., Whitman Memorial Library. Free, refreshments. FMI: 674-2143.

Norway, Thursday, Dec. 13: Holiday craft/bake sale, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Norway Rehab & Living Center, 29 Marion Ave. Lunch, crafts, more. Proceeds benefit activities department. FMI: Georgia, 743-7075.

Paris, Thursday, Dec. 13: Story time for preschoolers, 10 a.m., Public Library. FMI: 743-6994.

Norway, Friday, Dec. 14: Baby Boosters rhymes, finger plays, songs, stories, more, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

Oxford, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 15, 16: Breakfast with Santa and caroling, 9 a.m., Pizza Hut. $7; under 12, $5; under 2 free. Benefits Christmas for Kids & Teens. Reservations required. FMI: Kathy Tice, 890-3605.

Waterford, Saturday, Dec. 15: Community gathering with candlelit caroling, 7 p.m., Waterford Common. Refreshments follow. Visit Santa. Children get a book gift from library.

Locke Mills, Sunday, Dec. 16: Christmas cantata, 4 p.m., Locke Mills Union Church. Refreshments. FMI: Joyce, 674-2259.

Norway, Wednesday, Dec. 19: Story time for ages 2 to 5, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

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

Paris, Thursday, Dec. 20: Story time for preschoolers, 10 a.m., Public Library. FMI: 743-6994.

Norway, Friday, Dec. 21: Baby Boosters for under 2 and parents or caregivers, rhymes, plays, songs, more, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

Oxford, Saturday, Dec. 22: Breakfast with Santa and caroling, beginning 9 a.m., Pizza Hut. $7; under 12, $5; under 2 free. Benefits Christmas for Kids & Teens. Reservations required, call Kathy Tice, 890-3605.

Bridgton, Monday, Dec. 24: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Masonic Hall, Harrison Road.

Paris, Tuesday, Dec. 25: Community Christmas dinner, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., First Congregational Church, 17 East Main St. Free. Takeouts available. Hosted by Friends and Neighbors. FMI: 674-5185.

Oxford, Friday, Dec. 28: American Red Cross blood drive, 1 to 6 p.m., American Legion Post 112, 112 King St.

Paris, Monday, Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve celebration, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., American Legion, Church Street. Music by Country Ladds. Chemical-free, door prizes, food. $15; couples, $25. FMI: 743-7965.

River Valley area

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.

Rumford, Saturday, Dec. 8: David Sedaris’ “The Santaland Diaries,” 7 p.m., The Boiler Room. $10. FMI: [email protected]; 207-578-0357.

Rumford, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 8, 9: RAAPA’s “Home For The Holidays,” Saturday, 7 p.m., Sunday, 2 p.m., Mountain Valley High School Muskie Auditorium. Tickets: RAAPA members, Bartash, Hannaford, Larsen Electric, Log Cabin Craftworks, at the door.

Rumford, Sunday, Dec. 9: West Area Community Choir performs “The Love of God at Christmas,” 6 p.m., Rumford Baptist Church, corner Plymouth Avenue and Washington Street. Free, donations accepted. FMI: 369-0703.

Bethel, Monday, Dec. 10: Mahoosuc Community Band Christmas concert, 7 p.m., Bethel Inn Conference Center. Refreshments. Free, donations welcome. FMI: Brian Dunham, 665-2967 or [email protected] or www.mahoosuccommunityband.org.

Rumford, Wednesday, Dec.12: American Red Cross blood drive, 12 to 6 p.m., American Legion, 184 Congress St.

Rumford, Friday, Dec. 14: Black Mountain of Maine Ski Lodge lasagna dinner, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Entertainment with Blue Roots, 7 to 10 p.m. both, $10; entertainment only: $5. FMI or to reserve call 364-8977.

Rumford, Saturday, Dec. 15: Black Mountain of Maine dance, 7 to 11 p.m., with Alibi, $5. FMI or to reserve call 364-8977.

Lewiston area

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

Lewiston, Thursday, Dec. 6: American Red Cross blood drive, 12 to 7 p.m., CMMC, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Thursday, Dec. 6: Festival of Lights, 5 to 7:30 p.m., St. Mary’s Hospital, 99 Campus Ave. “The Wedding Crashers” music group will perform. Fundraiser for Genesis and Renaissance Schools for children and teens from troubled homes.

Auburn, Friday, Dec. 7: Wesleyan Singers and Auburn Methodist Ringers Christmas concert, 7 p.m., United Methodist Church of Auburn, 439 Park Ave. Offering. Pie social by Outreach Committee. FMI: 782-3972.

Auburn, Friday, Dec. 7: Roast pork supper sponsored by the VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 1603, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., 588 Minot Avenue. $6 adults, children under 10 $3. Supper benefits the Veterans’ programs. FMI: 782-2856.

Auburn, Friday through Sunday, Dec. 7 through 9: Christmas holiday open house, 11 a.m to 3 p.m., also Friday 5 to 8 p.m. Woman’s Literary Union, 19 Elm St. Refreshments. $8, $2, 6-12, under 5 free.

Lisbon, Friday, Dec. 7: Fish supper, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., VFW Post 9459, Route 196. $6, $3 under 10. Short program on National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day follows. FMI: 353-2152.

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

Auburn, Saturday Dec. 8, Breakfast with Santa, 8 to 11 a.m., High Street Congregational Church, 106 Pleasant St. Free picture with Santa. FMI: 784-1306.

Auburn, Saturday, Dec. 8: Christmas fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sixth Street Congregational. Lunch 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Auburn, Saturday, Dec. 8: Holistic Fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., UU Vestry Hall, 169 Pleasant St. $2. Handcrafted gifts, jewelry, metaphysical supplies; psychic readings. FMI: Eddita Felt, 428-4448.

Lewiston, Saturday, Dec. 8: Bean and casserole supper, 4:45 to 6 p.m., Calvary United Methodist Church, 59 Sabattus St. $6, children, $3.

Lewiston, Saturday, Dec. 8: Pettingill School holiday fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Benefits Pettingill School PTO.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, Dec. 8: Baked bean and casserole supper, 4:45 to 6 p.m., Holy Trinity Church parish hall, 67 Frost Hill Ave. $6; under 12, $4; under 4, free; family with children under 12, $15. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. FMI: 353-5636.

Mechanic Falls, Saturday, Dec. 8: Craft fair hosted by the Silver Spur and benefiting St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. banquet hall, Silver Spur, 272 Lewiston St. Space for crafters $25 per 8-by-10 feet spot. Free admission. FMI: Dee Dee Record at 345-3211.

Poland, Saturday, Dec. 8: Home for the Holidays celebration, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Poland Spring Inn. Free. Hosted by Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice. FMI: www.ahch.org.

Sabattus, Saturday, Dec. 8: Baked bean and casserole supper, Jacques Cartier Club, Wales Road, 5 p.m. Cost is $6, dancing will follow at 9:30 p.m. and costs $4. Supper and dance combined are $10. FMI: 375-4850.

Turner, Saturday, Dec. 8: Bean and American chop suey supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Universalist church, Route 117. Benefits church and museum. Calendars. FMI: 225-3271.

Turner, Saturday, Dec. 8: Holiday open house, 1 to 4:30 p.m. Leavitt Institute Building, Turner Center. Silent auction, arts exhibits, indoor yard sale, cookie sale, Turner Cook Books and Calendars. Sponsored by Turner Public Library, Turner Museum and Historical Society and Turner Center for the Arts. FMI: 225-3724.

Wales, Saturday, Dec. 8: Holiday concert, 6 p.m., Wales Presbyterian Church, Route 132, by Voices of Color. FMI: Alice, 375-8382 or Marilyn, 375-6604.

Auburn, Sunday, Dec. 9: 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.

Auburn, Sunday, Dec. 9: New Orleans post-Katrina worship service, 10 a.m., First Universalist Church of Auburn, 169 Pleasant St. FMI: 783-0461.

Auburn, Sunday, Dec. 9: Seventh Annual Worldwide Candle Lighting, hosted by The Lewiston Chapter of The Compassionate Friends, St. Philip’s Church, Route 4. Gathering at 6:30 p.m. candle lighting at 7 p.m. sharp. Performance by The Deansmen, male acapella group, poetry and songs, honoring all children gone too soon. Refreshments will be served. FMI 388-3368, evenings.

Lewiston, Sunday, Dec. 9: Puttin’ on the Ritz, 5 p.m., Fuel Restaurant, 49 Lisbon St. $100. Fundraiser dinner. FMI, tickets: 782-7228 or www.laarts.org.

Poland, Sunday, Dec. 9: Chinese auction and bake sale, Excelsior Grange, Harris Hill Road. Tickets, noon to 2 p.m.; drawing at 2:15 p.m. FMI: Tina, Julia, 998-4566.

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.

Auburn, Monday, Dec. 10: American Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., High Street Congregational Church, 109 Pleasant St.

Poland, Monday, Dec. 10: Prediabetes 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.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Dec. 11: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Dec. 12: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Dec. 12: Auburn Community Band holiday concert, 7 to 8:15 p.m., Olin Arts Center, Bates College. Free. FMI: Auburn Recreation, 333-6601.

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.

Lewiston, Thursday, Dec. 13: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Thursday, Dec. 13: Peek-A-Boo Puppet Show, 9:30 a.m., New Life Community Center, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Lewiston, Thursday-Saturday, Dec. 13-15: Live Nativity, doors 6:30 p.m., show 7 p.m., Vineyard Church, 12 Foss Road. Free, refreshments. FMI: 784-9500.

Winthrop, Thursday, Dec. 13: American Red Cross blood drive, 1 to 6 p.m., St. Francis Church, 10 Lake St.

Lewiston, Friday, Dec. 14: L-A Senior College “Food for Thought” noon luncheon. Program: Christmas presentations from writings of Dylan Thomas and Robert Tristram Coffin by Readers’ Theater group of Senior College members. $6.50 with reservations, $8 at door. For reservations call before noon on Thursday, Dec. 13, at 753-6510 or online at usm.maine.edu/lac/seniorcollege.

Lisbon, Friday, Dec. 14: Ham supper, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., VFW Post 9459, Route 196. $6, $3 under 10. FMI: 353-4879.

Lisbon, Friday, Dec. 14: Roast pork dinner, 5 to 6 p.m., American Legion Post 158, Webster Road. $6; child, $3.50. FMI: 353-8192.

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

Auburn, Saturday, Dec. 15: Solstice celebration concert and ceremony, 7 p.m., First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St. Leah Wolfsong, Circle Voice and guests. $10; students/seniors, $8; under 12, free. Tickets at door, Grateful Earth, College Street, Lewiston; Corn Shop Trading Co., Main Street, Bridgton; 1-877-833-1372.

Lewiston, Saturday, Dec. 15: Christmas Miracle Musical, 7 p.m., First United Pentecostal Church, 715 College St. Free. FMI: 784-9711.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Dec. 15: Bean supper, 5 to 6 p.m., Amvets Post 6, $6; under 12, $2; under 6, free.

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

Lewiston, Sunday, Dec. 16: Christmas Miracle Musical, 6 p.m., First United Pentecostal Church, 715 College St. Free. FMI: 784-9711.

Poland, Monday, Dec. 17: American Red Cross blood drive, 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Whittier Middle School, 1457 Main St., Route 26.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Dec. 18: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Dec. 19: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

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.

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

New Gloucester, Thursday, Dec. 20: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Pineland Farms, 59 Pineland Drive.

Lewiston, Friday, Dec. 21: Christmas concert, 7:30 p.m., Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. Bath Municipal Concert Band will perform Christmas carols and music. Donation, $8.

Lisbon, Friday, Dec. 21: Barbecue chicken dinner, 5 to 6 p.m., American Legion Post 158, Webster Road. $6; child, $3.50. FMI: 353-8192.

Auburn, Sunday, Dec. 23: 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.

Auburn, Wednesday, Dec. 26: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Auburn Mall, 550 Center St.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Dec. 26: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

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

Lisbon, Friday, Dec. 28: Chicken or shrimp Alfredo dinner, 5 to 6 p.m., American Legion Post 158, Webster Road. $6; child, $3.50. FMI: 353-8192.

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