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

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, Dec. 25: Community Christmas dinner, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., American Legion Post Hall, Reynolds Avenue. Free. Reservations, Karen, 897-3593 by Dec. 23. Delivery available. Volunteers and specific donations needed. To donate, Betty, 897-6109.

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 takeout. 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.

New Sharon, Saturday, Jan. 5: Baked bean takeout, 10 a.m. to noon, New Sharon Congregational United Church of Christ, Cape Cod Hill Road. Quart beans, pint coleslaw, rolls, bread, pie, $14. FMI, reserve, Mary, 778-2366.

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

Norway, Friday, Dec. 21: Christmastide concert, 7 p.m., Second Congregational Church, Main Street. Carols, English hand bells, choral music. Refreshments. FMI: 743-2290.

E. Sumner, Saturday, Dec. 22: Living Nativity, 6 p.m., East Sumner Congregational Church. Free, refreshments. FMI: Peggy, 388-2074. Sponsored by Youth Group.

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.

Locke Mills, Sunday, Dec. 23: Christmas cantata, 7 p.m., Locke Mills Union Church.

Waterford, Sunday, Dec. 23: Christmas caroling, 2 p.m.; potluck supper, 5 p.m. North Waterford Congregational Church. FMI: Rev. Frobig, 693-6461.

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.

Paris, Saturday, Jan. 5: Boy Scout Troop 130 bottle drive, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 1st Congregational Church, 17 East Main St. Benefits camping equipment fund. Pick-up, or leave returnables at church or Payne’s Redemption Center. FMI: 890-9966.

River Valley area

Rumford, Friday, Dec. 21: Winter concert, 8 a.m., Muskie Auditorium. Hosted by Mountain Valley High School Music Department. Free, donations welcome. FMI: Michael, [email protected] or 364-4547 x228.

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

Lewiston, Friday, Dec. 21: Christmas concert, 7:30 p.m., the 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, Saturday, Dec. 22: “Advent afternoon of Christmas music,” 2:30 p.m., Auburn United Methodist Church, 439 Park Ave. Free.

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, Saturday, Dec. 23: Brass quintet, 10 a.m., Sixth Street Congregational.

‘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.

Lewiston, Thursday, Dec. 27: Bates Mill history and activities for children, 10 to 11:30 a.m. and 2 to 3 p.m., Museum L-A, Bates Mill Complex, 35 Canal St. $5. Preregistration required. For ages 6 to 10. Snow day, Friday, Dec. 28. FMI and to register: 333-3881.

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.

Lisbon, Monday, Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve party, 6 p.m. to midnight, VFW Post 9459, Route 196. Food, music. Free. FMI: 353-4879.

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.

Auburn, Friday, Jan. 4: Meat loaf supper, sponsored by the VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 1603, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., 588 Minot Ave., $6 adults and children under 10 $3. Benefits the veterans’ programs. FMI: 782-2856.

Lisbon, Friday, Jan. 4: Pork fried rice and fried chicken dinner, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., VFW Post 9459, Route 196. $6, $3 under 10. Proceeds benefit sending troops packages. FMI: 353-4879.

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. Takeout available until 6:30 p.m. $6; 12 and under, $3.

Auburn, Saturday, Feb. 2: Abused Women’s Advocacy Project 15th annual Winter Walk Against Violence, 8 to 10 a.m., inside the Auburn Mall, Center Street. FMI: Kelly Glidden, 795-6744.

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