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

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

Rangeley, Thursday, Feb. 21: Film about St. Francis, 7 p.m., Lakeside Theater. Free, sponsored by Church of the Good Shephard. Fundraiser for Episcopal Haiti mission.

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

Farmington, Friday, Feb. 22: Fish chowder, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Fairbanks Union Church. $6, eat in or takeout. FMI: 778-4705 for delivery.

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].

Wilton, Friday, Feb. 22: Infant/toddler story time, 10:30 a.m., Free Public Library. FMI: Sandra, 645-4831.

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.

Farmington, Monday, Feb. 25: Craft time, 9 p.m., The Landing, UMF Olsen Student Center. Free. FMI: [email protected] or 778-7346.

Wilton, Tuesday, Feb. 26: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Free Public Library. FMI: Sandra, 645-4831.

Farmington, Friday, Feb. 29: Spaghetti Supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, 612 Farmington Falls Road. Takeouts. $5, $2.50 under 12. Proceeds benefit LEAP Recreation Programs.

Oxford Hills area

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

Lewiston area

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.

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: 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.

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

Auburn, Saturday, Feb. 23: Bean supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Sixth Street Congregational Church, 109 Sixth St. $5, 5 to 12, $3; under 5 free. Takeouts. FMI: 782-7517.

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.

Lewiston, Thursday, Feb. 28: Peek-A-Boo Puppet Show, 9:30 a.m., New Life Community Center, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Lewiston, Thursday, Feb. 28: Film, “Outremer” (Overseas), 7 p.m., Heritage Center, Cedar Street. Hosted by Franco-American Heritage Center and Bates College. Bilingual introductions. Discussion follows over crpes.

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.