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

Carrabassett Valley, Friday, Jan. 4: American Red Cross blood drive, 12 to 5 p.m., Sugarloaf USA, 5092 Access Road.

Wilton, Friday, Jan. 4: Infant/toddler story time, 10:30 a.m., Free Public Library. FMI: Sandra, 645-4831.

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.

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

Wilton, Tuesday, Jan. 8: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Free Public Library. FMI: Sandra, 645-4831.

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

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.

West Paris, Thursday, Jan. 3: Cabin Fever Countdown, 1 to 3:30 p.m., Unitarian-Universalist Church. FMI: Bev Stevens, 674-2481.

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. Pickup, or leave returnables at church or Payne’s Redemption Center. FMI: 890-9966.

Bethel, Tuesday, Jan. 8: American Red Cross blood drive, 1 to 6 p.m., Sunday River Southridge Lodge.

RIVER VALLEY AREA

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.

Bethel, Tuesday, Jan. 8: American Red Cross blood drive, 1 to 6 p.m., Sunday River Southridge Lodge.

Rumford, Friday, Jan. 11: Screening of 1928 silent film “The Cameraman” starring Buster Keaton, 7 p.m., Library, Rumford Avenue. Refreshments. Free.