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, Wednesday, Feb. 13: Fish chowder lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Trinity Methodist Church, Route 2.

Farmington, Wednesday, Feb. 13: American Red Cross blood drive, 12 to 5 p.m., UMF, 246 Main St.

Chesterville, Thursday, Feb. 14: Valentine senior citizens luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Town Office, Dutch Gap Road. Entertainment, bingo. Sponsored by North Chesterville Extension. FMI: 778-3156.

Farmington, Thursday, Feb. 14: American Red Cross blood drive, 12 to 5 p.m., UMF, 246 Main St.

Farmington, Thursday, Feb. 14: Common Ground: Malaga Island, 11:45 a.m., Lincoln Auditorium, UMF Roberts Learning Center. Free. FMI: [email protected] or 778-7258.

Wilton, Friday, Feb. 15: Infant/toddler story time, 10:30 a.m., Free Public Library. FMI: Sandra, 645-4831.

Chesterville, Saturday, Feb. 16: Baked bean supper, 4 to 6 p.m., Chesterville Grange. Adults, $6, Children, $3.

Farmington, Saturday, Feb. 16: Children’s Festival, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., UMF Student Center. Sponsored by Franklin County Children’s Task Force.

Jay, Saturday, Feb. 16: Valentine’s dinner and dance, 6:30 p.m. to midnight, VFW Post 3335, Jewell Street and Route 133. Tickets in advance only at the post for $20. FMI please call 897-5112. Price includes a prime rib dinner and dancing to the music of Alibi. Proceeds benefit VFW Operation Uplink. Event sponsored by VFW Post 3335 Auxiliary.

New Sharon, Saturday, Feb. 16: Roast turkey meal, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Methodist Church. $7. Sponsored by Star Club to benefit Masonic Hall kitchen fund.

Kingfield, Sunday, Feb. 17: Chinese auction, doors 12 p.m., drawing 1 p.m., Webster Hall, School Street. Tickets: $1 for 10, $5 for 60. Sponsored by Friends and Family Ties Relay for Life Team. FMI: 265-5897 or 265-2541.

New Sharon, Thursday, Feb. 21: Story hour, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Jim Ditzler Memorial Library.

Rangeley, Thursday, Feb. 21: Life of St. Francis, 7 p.m., Lakeside Theater. Donations accepted for Epsicopal Diocese Haiti mission. Sponsored by Church of the Good Shepherd.

Wilton, Thursday, Feb. 21: Elementary story time, 6 p.m., Free Public Library. FMI: Sandra, 645-4831.

Farmington, Friday, Feb. 22: Chamber concert, 7:30 p.m., Nordica Auditorium, UMF, Merrill Hall. Adults $7, seniors $5, children under 16 free. FMI: [email protected].

Strong, Saturday, Feb. 23: Lincoln Day dinner, 5:30 p.m., Forster Memorial Building. Cost: $8. Proceeds to GOP. Hosted by Franklin County Republicans. RSVP and FMI: 778-4320 or [email protected].

Weld, Saturday, Feb. 23: Potluck dinner, 5:30 p.m., Congregational Church parsonage.

Industry, Sunday, Feb. 24: Pig roast, 12 p.m., Town Hall. Sponsored by Northern Lites Snowmobile Club. $10; 10 and under, $5.

Oxford Hills area

Norway, Wednesday, Feb. 13: Story time for children ages 2 to 5, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

Bridgton, Thursday, Feb. 14: Valentine’s Day concert, 5 to 7 p.m., Public Library. Wine and cheese reception. $10 single, $18 couple. Reservations: 647-2389. Sponsored by Friends of Bridgton Library.

Bryant Pond, Thursday, Feb. 14: Herbie Dunham talks about his book, “A Pebble on a Faraway Beach,” 2 p.m., Whitman Memorial Library. FMI: 674-2143.

Norway, Thursday, Feb. 14: Bake sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Pawsibilities Thrift Shoppe, 132 Waterford Rd. To benefit Responsible Pet Care.

Paris, Thursday, Feb. 14: Story time for preschoolers, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library. FMI: 743-6994.

Norway, Friday, Feb. 15: Baby Boosters for children under 2 years, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

Casco, Saturday, Feb. 16: Valentine’s supper, 5 to 6 p.m., Casco Village Church United Church of Christ, Route 121. $7, $4 under 12.

Otisfield, Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 16, 17: Winter Carnival. FMI: Noreen Edwards, 627-7033.

Paris, Saturday, Feb. 16: Ham supper and dance, dinner 5 p.m., dance 6:30 to 9 p.m., Legion Hall, South Street. $10 both; supper $7, dance $5.

Bethel, Sunday, Feb. 17: Cross country races, registration 9 a.m., race 11 a.m., Gould Academy Field House, Church St. Fee: children 14 and under $4 advance, $5 day of. Adults $25. Hosted by Bethel Outing Club. FMI: 824-4099 or [email protected] or www.bethelouting.org.

Norway, Sunday, Feb. 17: Lent luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church, 35 Paris St. FMI: 743-6782.

Oxford, Monday, Feb. 18: American Red Cross blood drive, 2 to 7 p.m., Hosanna Church of God, 109 Schoolhouse Road.

West Paris, Monday, Feb. 18: Library treasure hunt, 1:30 to 6 p.m., Public Library, Main Street. FMI: 674-2004.

West Paris, Wednesday, Feb. 20: Library treasure hunt, 1:30 to 6 p.m., Public Library, Main Street. FMI: 674-2004.

West Paris, Wednesday, Feb. 20: Preschool story, 1 p.m., Public Library, Main Street. FMI: 674-2004.

West Paris, Wednesday, Feb. 20: Make a hat, 1:30 to 6 p.m., Public Library, Main Street. FMI: 674-2004.

Waterford, Thursday Feb. 21: Community pot luck, 6 p.m., Wilkins Community House., Plummer Hill Road. Hosts, Clara Hamlin and Joann Fillebrown.

Naples, Friday, Feb. 22: American Red Cross blood drive, 2 to 7 p.m., American Legion, 26 Casco Rd.

West Paris, Friday, Feb. 22: Library treasure hunt, 1:30 to 6 p.m., Public Library, Main Street. FMI: 674-2004.

Norway, Saturday, Feb. 23: “Adam’s Apple,” 7 p.m., Memorial Library. Free. FMI: 743-5309.

Paris, Saturday, Feb. 23: Indoor yard sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 1 East Main St. The Rape Education and Crisis Hotline (REACH) Donations accepted. FMI: 743-9777

Norway, Sunday, Feb. 24: Lent luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church, 35 Paris St. FMI: 743-6782.

Norway, Sunday, March 2: Lent luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church, 35 Paris St. FMI: 743-6782.

Norway, Sunday, March 9: Lent luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church, 35 Paris St. FMI: 743-6782.

River Valley area

Rumford, Friday, Feb. 15: Salmon lenten lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. Barnabas Church hall, Rumford Avenue. $7.

Canton, Saturday, Feb. 16: Supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Old Canton Municipal Building. Adults, $6; age 12 and under, $3. Takeout available. Raffle. Proceeds to benefit Old Canton Schoolhouse.

Rumford, Friday, Feb. 22: Salmon lenten lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. Barnabas Church hall, Rumford Avenue. $7.

Lewiston area

Auburn, Wednesday, Feb. 13: Preschool Story Program, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., Children’s Program Room, Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Feb. 13: Book Buddies, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Bring children grades 1 to 6 together with books. FMI: 513-3133 or [email protected].

Lewiston, Wednesday, Feb. 13: American Red Cross blood drive, 12 to 7 p.m., CMMC, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Feb. 13: Reading Dog, 5 to 6 p.m., Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Practice reading to a dog. Reserve 5 or 10 minute spot or FMI: 513-3133 or [email protected].

Lewiston, Wednesday, Feb. 13: Film “Smashed,” 7 p.m., Callahan Hall, Public Library, free. Lewiston Youth Advisory Council’s peer-to-peer underage drinking-awareness campaign with Q&A. FMI: 513-3135.

Lewiston, Thursday, Feb. 14: American Red Cross blood drive, 12 to 7 p.m., CMMC, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Thursday, Feb. 14: Peek-A-Boo Puppet Show, 9:30 a.m., New Life Community Center, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Lewiston, Thursday, Feb. 14: Art van, 4 to 5:30 p.m., Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Art therapy program for ages 7 to 12. FMI: 513-3133 or [email protected].

Lewiston, Thursday, Feb. 14: Hot Tamales interactive activities, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 5 to 12. Hosted by Lots to Gardens. Register: Ari, 755-3110. FMI: 513-3133 or [email protected].

Auburn, Friday, Feb. 15: Fish chowder supper, 5 to 7 p.m., St. Philip’s Church Hall. $7, $4 under 12, under 4 free. Hosted by Social Justice and Peace Commission for family in need. FMI: 783-3400.

Lewiston, Friday, Feb. 15: American Red Cross blood drive, 12 to 6 p.m., St. Mary’s Hospital Lepage Center, Campus Avenue.

Lewiston, Friday, Feb. 15: Valentine’s dance, 8 p.m. to midnight, Lewiston Lodge of Elks, 1675 Lisbon St. Dirty McCurdy Band; $8. Benefits Maine Children’s Cancer Program. FMI: 784-4801.

Sabattus, Friday, Feb. 15: Supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Jillson’s Farm, Jordan Bridge Road. $6. Cookbooks $10. Both benefit Loaves & Fishes food pantry. FMI: cookbook, 375-4747 or 212-7674.

Lisbon, Friday, Feb. 15: VFW Ladies Auxiliary 9459, baked chicken supper, Post home, Rt. 196, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. $6 adults, $3 children under 10. FMI: 353-2152.

Auburn, Saturday, Feb. 16: Sprouts, formerly Baby’s Night Out, 10:30 to 10:50 a.m., Children’s Room, Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Saturday, Feb. 16: Reading Dog, 12 to 1 p.m., Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Practice reading to a dog. Reserve 5 or 10 minute spot or FMI: 513-3133 or [email protected].

Lewiston, Saturday Feb. 16: Valentine dinner dance, 6 to 11 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, East Avenue. $30 per couple. Hosted by Knights of Columbus Council 106. Music by Vintage. FMI and tickets: 783-7560 or 784-0389.

Minot, Saturday, Feb. 16: Turkey supper, 5 to 6 p.m., United Methodist Church. $6, children $3. FMI: Allen, 998-6005.

Sabattus, Saturday, Feb. 16: Sweetheart dance, 7 to 11 p.m., American Legion Post 135, Island Road. Free.

Turner, Saturday, Feb. 16: Valentine’s Day Dance, 8 p.m. to 12 a.m., Boofy Quimby Hall. Tickets: $10 at the door. BYOB. Hosted by Streaked Mountaineers Snowmobile Club.

Auburn, Sunday, Feb. 17: Crepe breakfast, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., St Louis Church hall. Adults, $5, under 12, $2.50.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Feb. 19: American Red Cross blood drive, 12 to 7 p.m., CMMC, 300 Main St.

Auburn, Wednesday, Feb. 20: Preschool story program, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Public Library, Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. Ages 3 to 5. FMI: 333-6640 or auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Wednesday, Feb. 20: Teen Anime Club, 3:30 p.m., Community Room, Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Feb. 20: American Red Cross blood drive, 12 to 7 p.m., CMMC, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Feb. 20: Reading Dog, 5 to 6 p.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Children practice reading to a dog. FMI: 513-3133.

Auburn, Thursday, Feb. 21: ATLAS (Auburn Teen Library Advisors), 4 p.m., Teenspace, Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Thursday, Feb. 21: Polymer clay workshop, 6 p.m., Public Library, 49 Spring St. Space limited. FMI and reservations: 333-6640 or auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Thursday, Feb. 21: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Bachmann Industries, 416 Lewiston Junction Rd.

Lewiston, Thursday, Feb. 21: Hot Tamales, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 5 to 12 play and discover through interactive activities. Presented by Lots to Gardens. FMI and to register: Ari, 755-3110.

Lewiston, Thursday, Feb. 21: Art Van, 4 to 5:30 p.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 7 to 12 art therapy. FMI: 513-3133.

Lewiston, Thursday, Feb. 21: American Red Cross blood drive, 12 to 7 p.m., CMMC, 300 Main St.

Turner, Thursday, Feb. 21: Game time, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Public Library. School ages. FMI: 225-2030.

Auburn, Friday, Feb. 22: Parent-child early literacy workshop, 10 to 11:15 a.m., Community Room, Public Library, 49 Spring St. First of five nonconsecutive days series. FMI: 333-6640.

Lisbon, Friday, Feb. 22: Meatball and sausage supper, 5 to 6 p.m., American Legion. $6. Hosted by Ladies Auxiliary. FMI: 784-0447.

Lewiston, Friday, Feb. 22: Babytime, 10 a.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Children birth to 2 years old. FMI: 513-3133.

Lisbon, Friday, Feb. 22: Meatball and sausage subs, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. American Legion Auxiliary Post 158, Webster Street. $6 adults, $3 children.

Lisbon, Friday, Feb. 22: VFW Post 9459, roast pork supper, Post home, Route 196, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. $6 adults, $3 children under 10. FMI: 353-5219 Thursday or Friday after 4 p.m.

Auburn, Saturday, Feb. 23: Sprouts (formerly Baby’s Night Out), 10:30 to 10:50 a.m., Public Library, Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. Birth to 36 months. FMI: 333-6640 or auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Saturday, Feb. 23: Book chat with Laurie, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m., Children’s Program Room, Public Library, 49 Spring St. Grades 3 through 6. FMI: 333-6640 or auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Saturday, Feb. 23: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Auburn Mall, 550 Center St.

Lewiston, Saturday, Feb. 23: Reading Dog, 12 to 1 p.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Children practice reading to a dog. FMI: 513-3133.

Sabattus, Saturday, Feb. 23: Bean and casserole supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., American Legion Post 135, Island Road. $6 adults, $3 under 10.

Auburn, Monday, Feb. 25: American Red Cross blood drive, 1 to 6 p.m., East Auburn Baptist Church, 9 Church St.

Lisbon, Friday, Feb. 29: VFW Ladies Auxiliary 9459, bean, hotdog and casserole supper, Post home, Route 196, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. $6 adults, $3 children under 10. FMI: 353-2152.