Farmington, Friday, Dec. 14: Game show: Deal or No Deal, 7 p.m., The Landing, UMF Olsen Student Center, Free.

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, Dec. 15: Music: Northfield a cappella group, 7:30 p.m., Nordica Auditorium, UMF Merrill Hall. $6; senior citizens, $5; under 16, free. FMI: [email protected]; www.artsinstitute.org.

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

Livermore Falls, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 15, 16: A Puppet Christmas, 7 p.m. Saturday, 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Eaton Memorial United Methodist Church, Church and Knapp streets, by “Hands and Hearts for God” Puppeteers. Cookies, coffee and punch.

Farmington, Sunday, Dec. 16: Mt. Blue High School Syncopations and Jazz Band holiday concert, 3 p.m., Nordica Auditorium, UMF campus. Donations help fund Montreal trip in April to compete in Heritage Music Festivals.

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

Jay, Sunday, Dec. 16: “Worship the King” Christmas musical, 10:30 a.m., Bean’s Corner Baptist Church.

Rangeley, Sunday, Dec. 16: Bird count. Birders welcome to participate. $5, additional fees for boat trips. FMI: Jennifer, 603-463-3085 or [email protected] or www.maineaudubon.org.

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.

Farmington, Friday, Dec. 28 : Fish chowder, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Fairbanks Union Church. $6, eat in or take out. FMI and delivery, 778-4705.

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.

Wilton, Saturday, Jan. 12: Contradance with Racket Factory, 8 to 11 p.m., Wilson Grange, Main Street. Beginner/brush-up workshop, 7:30 p.m., free. Dance, $6; $15, family. No partner necessary. FMI: 397-2241; [email protected]; www.starleft.org.

Oxford Hills area

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

Bridgton, Saturday, Dec. 15: Christmas sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Community Center. Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Santa will visit. Benefits local organizations.

Buckfield, Saturday, Dec. 15: Benefit supper for Robert C. Noyes Sr., 5 to 7 p.m., Buckfield Masonic Hall. FMI: Shirley Bennett, 336-2698.

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.

Waterford, Monday, Dec. 24: Christmas Eve pageant and music program, 6 p.m., Waterford Congregational Church, Plummer Hill, Waterford Flat. Recreation of Nativity, readings, music.

Paris, Tuesday, Dec. 25: Dinner, 2 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 34 Buckfield Road. Free; reservations requested. Worship service, 3 p.m. Transportation available. FMI, to leave name and number attending: 743-6906.

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

Mexico, Friday, Dec. 14: Spaghetti dinner, 4:30 p.m. doors open, 5 p.m. meal served. $5, $3.50, 10 and under. Proceeds support Cross Country Ski Team.

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.

Rumford, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 15, 16: Rock Maple Racing SnoCross at Black Mountain of Maine. Gates open, 8 a.m., racing, 9 a.m. $12 per day; $20 weekend. 10 and under free with paying adult. Pit passes, $10. Satellite parking, free shuttle bus to mountain. FMI: www.skiblackmountain.org.; www.rockmaple.com.

Dixfield, Saturday, Dec. 22: American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network holiday ice luminary remembrance ceremony, 7 p.m., Mountain View Campground. Buy $10 luminaria to honor loved one. FMI: Diane Mitchell, 364-8358; [email protected].

Rumford, Monday, Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve dinner and dancing, 5:30 to 12:30 a.m. $25 couple, $15 single. Rumford Elks Lodge 862. FMI call 364-4022.

Lewiston area

Auburn, Friday, Dec. 14: Open mic/poetry slam, sign-up 7:15 p.m., show starts 7:30 p.m., First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St. Free. FMI: 783-0461 or www.uuauburn.org.

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.

Lewiston, Friday, Dec. 14: Messiah sing-along, 7:30 p.m., Olin Arts Center, Bates College. Music by Androscoggin Valley Community Orchestra and Androscoggin Chorale. $5. FMI: Maine Music Society, 782-1403.

Lewiston, Friday, Dec. 14, Contra dance, 8 to 11 p.m., Callahan Hall, Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Beginners welcome; all dances taught. $5, $2 for students. FMI: 513-3135.

Lisbon, Friday, Dec. 14: Meatloaf or chicken supper with potatoes and more, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., VFW Ladies Auxiliary 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.

Buckfield, Saturday, Dec. 15: Benefit supper for Robert C. Noyes Sr., 5 to 7 p.m., Buckfield Masonic Hall. FMI: Shirley Bennett, 336-2698.

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.

Lewiston, Sunday, Dec. 16: “The Miracles of Christmas” children’s play, 1 p.m., Holy Family Parish Hall, Sabattus Street. Production of Disciples in Mission. Admission: one prayer.

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.

Lisbon, Wednesday, Dec. 19: “The Gift Goes On” Christmas musical, 7 p.m., Open Door Bible Church. Free. FMI: 353-2268.

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

Lewiston, Thursday, Dec. 20: Holiday sing-along, 6 p.m., Callahan Hall, Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Hot cocoa provided, bring cookies to share. Free. FMI: 513-3113.

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.

Lisbon, Friday, Dec. 21: Ham supper with potatoes, veggies and more, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. VFW Post 9459, Route 196. $6 adults, $3 children under 10. FMI: 353-4879.

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.

Lisbon, Sunday, Dec. 23: “The Gift Goes On” Christmas musical, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Open Door Bible Church. Free. FMI: 353-2268.

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.

Topsham, Tuesday, Jan. 1: New Year’s concert, 7 p.m., Orion Theater, Mt. Ararat Middle School, 66 Republic Ave. Kotuku Children’s Choir of New Zealand. Benefits Fishing Families for Harpswell Community Scholarship and charitable activities. Free, donations accepted. FMI: 833-0562.

Lewiston, Saturday, Jan. 5: Bean supper, 4 to 6 p.m., Holy Cross Church hall, 1080 Lisbon St. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 12652. Take-out available until 6:30 p.m. $6; 12 and under, $3.

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