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, 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.

Farmington, Saturday, Feb. 23: Luncheon, 12 to 1 p.m., Henderson Memorial Baptist Church, Academy Street. Free. FMI: 778-2163 or 778-4608.

Jay, Saturday, Feb. 23: Riley book meeting, 11 a.m., LaFleur’s. Meal: $12. FMI and rsvp: Angie, 897-2645 or Jean, 897-3137 or [email protected].

New Sharon, Saturday, Feb. 23: Supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., United Methodist Church Annex. $7, $2.50 under 12. Benefits church expenses, building fund. Sponsored by Woman’s Society.

Salem, Saturday, Feb. 23: Supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Salem Community Building. Benefits Salem Pine Tree Club.

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.

Farmington, Monday, Feb. 25: American Red Cross blood drive, 12 to 6 p.m., Franklin Memorial Hospital, 1 Hospital Drive.

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

Rangeley, Thursday, Feb. 28: Live version of The Passion, 7 p.m., Lakeside Theater. Sponsored by Good Shepherd. Fundraiser for Episcopal mission to Haiti.

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.

Jay, Saturday, March 1: Bean supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., St. Rose Parish Hall. Benefits of Daughters of Isabella.

New Sharon, Saturday, March 1: Family baked bean supper, take out, 10 a.m. to noon, New Sharon Congregational United Church of Christ, Cape Cod Hill Road. Meal includes quart baked beans, pint of coleslaw, yeast rolls or brown bread, family size homemade pie, $14. To reserve call Mary at 778-2366.

Farmington, Monday, March 3: Crafts, wooden photo blocks, 7 p.m., The Landing, UMF Olsen Student Center, UMF. FMI: [email protected] or 778-7346.

Wilton, Wednesday, March 5: Early bird breakfast, 6:30 to 7:30 a.m., Congregational Church, 386 Main St. Free. Lisa Laflin speaks on “Homelessness in Franklin County.”

Farmington, Sunday, March 9: Longaberger basket bingo, doors 11:30 a.m., game 1 p.m., Elks Lodge. FMI: 779-0752.

Oxford Hills area

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

Norway, Friday, Feb. 22: Baby Boosters, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

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

Harrison, Saturday, Feb. 23: Winter Fest. FMI: Paula, 583-2241 or www.townofharrisonmaine.com

Harrison, Saturday, Feb. 23: Penny carnival, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Bolsters Mills United Methodist Church.

Norway, Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 23, 24: Ice fishing derby, 7 a.m. to sunset. Host: Norway-Paris Fish & Game. Headquarters at Little Red School House, Norway Lake, Route 118. $1. FMI: Jim Alberi, 743-8339; Fern Bosse, 998-4240.

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

Oxford, Saturday, Feb. 23: Fried clam supper, 4 to 7:30 p.m., Rock-O-Dundee Riders Club House, Paine Road. FMI: 539-2616 or 539-2322.

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

Waterford, Saturday, Feb. 23: Benefit potluck supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., North Waterford Church, 5 Kezar Rd. Adults $7, children ages 5-12 $3, under 5 free. To benefit Western Maine Youth Hockey.

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

Bethel, Friday, Feb. 29: Dedication of tallest snowwomen, 10 a.m., 30 Cross St.

Harrison, Friday, Feb 29: American Red Cross blood drive, 1 to 6 p.m., United Parish Congregational, Main St.

Paris, Saturday, March 1: Jones dance band, 7 to 10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street.

Bethel, Sunday, March 2: Country Breakfast, 7:30 to 11 a. m., Gould Academy Ordway Dining Hall. Adults $6, under 12 $3. All-You-Can-Eat Buffet to benefit Scholarship and Community Projects. Hosted by Bethel Rotary.

Bridgton, Saturday, March 2: American Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Shawnee Peak Ski Resort, 119 Mountain Road.

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

Bridgton, Monday, March 3: Chocolate sampling, 6 p.m., Community Center, 15 Depot St. $5.

Norway, Saturday, March 8: “The Island” film, 7 p.m., Memorial Library. Free. FMI: 743-5309.

Paris, Saturday, March 8: Yard sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., American Legion Auxiliary 72, Church Street. $10 tables. FMI: Marilyn, 743-5723.

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

Mexico, Friday, Feb. 22: Bible prophecy seminar, 7 p.m., Mountain Valley High School. Five night series. FMI and pre-register: 562-7177.

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

Rumford, Wednesday, Feb. 23: Chicken wing supper, 4:30 p.m., Elks Lodge Hall, River Street.

Rumford, Saturday, Feb. 23: Greg Waite Race, 6 p.m., Black Mountain.

Bethel, Friday, Feb. 29: Dedication of tallest snowwomen, 10 a.m., 30 Cross St.

Rumford, Saturday, March 1: Supper, 4:45 p.m., St. A-St. Johns Church Hall, Main Avenue. $6, $3 under 12. Take outs.

Bethel, Sunday, March 2: Country Breakfast, 7:30 to 11 a. m., Gould Academy Ordway Dining Hall. Adults $6, under 12 $3. All-You-Can-Eat Buffet to benefit Scholarship and Community Projects. Hosted by Bethel Rotary.

Bethel, Wednesday, March 5: Wild orchids in Maine, 7 p.m., Trustees Auditorium, McLaughlin Science Building, Gould Academy. Presented by Mahoosuc Land Trust.

Roxbury, Saturday, March 8: Ice fishing, 7 a.m., Ellis Pond. Relay for Life fundraiser. Pre-registration at Ellis Pond Variety Store or on ice.

Lewiston area

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.

Auburn, Friday, Feb. 22: “A Memory, a Monologue, a Rant and a Prayer,” 7 p.m., First Universalist Church of Auburn, 169 Pleasant St. $5. FMI: 783-0461 or [email protected].

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

Lewiston, Fridays, Feb. 22 and Feb. 29: 10 to 10:30 a.m., Public Library, Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St., Babytime, for parents and ages birth-2. 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 sub, 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.

Gray, Saturday, Feb. 23: Bean supper, 5 p.m., First Congregational Church, Route 115. $7, 12 and under $3. FMI: 657-4279 or 657-3279.

Greene, Saturday, Feb. 23: Bean supper, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., VFW Memorial Post 11032. $5, $2.50 under 12.

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.

Lewiston, Saturday, Feb. 23: “Wildlife tracking at Thorncrag”, 9 to 11 a.m., Thorncrag parking lot, Montello Street. Snowshoes or skis may be needed. FMI: stantonbirdclub.org or 782-5238.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, Feb. 23: Bean and ham supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Lisbon Methodist Church, School Street, $6, children $2.

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.

Sabattus, Saturday, Feb. 23: Baked bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m. The Jacques Cartier Club, Wales Road, $6, dancing follows until 9:30 p.m. $4. Supper and dance, $10. FMI please call 375-4850.

Auburn, Sunday, Feb. 24: Public Breakfast 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $3.50/$4.50 Includes coffee and juice. Benefits Operation Uplink For Our Troops. FMI: 784-6883.

Wales, Sunday, Feb. 24: Sled party, 12 to 4 p.m., Austin’s Hill, East Road. $3. Hosted by Wales Ridge Runners.

Wales, Sunday, Feb. 24: Breakfast, 7 to 10 a.m., Grange Hall, Centre Road. $5, 12 and under $2.50. Hosted by Wales RidgeRunners Snowmobile Club.

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

Auburn, Monday, Feb. 25: Mom’s morning out, 10 to 11 a.m., Children’s program room, Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Monday, Feb. 25: 6:30 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 26: 10 to 10:30 a.m., Public Library, Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St., time for parents and children ages 2-5. FMI: 513-3133.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Feb. 26: American Red Cross blood drive, 12 to 7 p.m., CMMC, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Feb. 26 & Feb 27: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Public Library, Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St., Book Buddies, 1st-6th grades. FMI: 513-3133.

Lewiston, Mondays, Feb. 26: 4 to 5:30 p.m., Public Library, Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St., Kid’s Cooking Club, presented by Lots to Gardens, ages 7-14. Advance sign up at 755-3110. FMI: 513-3133 or 755-3110.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Feb. 26: “The Peace Corps Experience: An Insider’s View,” 7 p.m., Public Library, Couture Room, 200 Lisbon St. Presented by Matthew Barison. FMI: 513-3135.

Auburn, Wednesday, Feb. 27: Preschool storytime, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Feb 27: American Red Cross blood drive, 12 to 7 p.m., CMMC, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Feb. 27: 5 to 6 p.m., Public Library, Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St., Reading Dog, practice reading to trained dog. Reserve 5 or 10 minutes, call 513-3133.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Feb. 27: 9:30 to 11 a.m., Public Library, Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St., Mid-Maine Moms support group. FMI: 513-3133 or [email protected] or Mid Maine Moms, PO Box 476, Auburn, Me 04212.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Feb. 27: Folk band Zhok Therapy, 7 p.m., Callahan Hall, Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3135.

Lewiston, Thursday, Feb 28: American Red Cross blood drive, 12 to 7 p.m., CMMC, 300 Main 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.

Lewiston, Thursday, Feb. 28: 4 to 5:30 p.m., Public Library, Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St., Art Van. FMI: 513-3133.

Lewiston, Thursday, Feb. 28: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Public Library, Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St., Hot Tamales by Lots to Gardens, ages 5-12. Advance sign up 755-3110. FMI: 513-3133.

Wales, Thursday Feb. 28 through Saturday, March 1: “Annie Get Your Gun,” 7 p.m., Oak Hill High School Auditorium. $8, $5 students and seniors. FMI and tickets: 375-4950 ext. 104, or [email protected].

Auburn, Friday, Feb. 29: Literacy workshop, 10 to 11:15 a.m., Community Room, Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Friday, Feb. 29: Teen open mic, 6 p.m., Community Room, Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

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.

Auburn, Saturday, March 1: Young illustrators’ workshop, 10 to 11:15 a.m., Children’s Program Room, Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Saturday, March 1: Holistic fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church Vestry, 159 Pleasant St. $10. Pre-register, FMI: 428-4448.

Gray, Saturday, March 1: Bean supper, 5 to 6 p.m., American Legion Post, 15 Lewiston Road. $6, $2.50 under 12, free under 5.

Lewiston, Saturday, March 1: Bean supper, 4 to 6 p.m., Holy Cross church hall, 1080 Lisbon St. $6, $3 under 12. Take outs. Hosted by Knights of Columbus Council 12652. FMI: Dan, 240-3537.

New Gloucester, Saturday, March 1: Emilia Dahlin, singer-songwriter, 7:30 p.m., Village Coffeehouse, First Congregational Church, Route 231. $10, $5 seniors, children. FMI: Julie, 926-3161 or 926-3260.

Sabattus, Sunday, March 2: Buffet breakfast, 7 to 10 a.m., American Legion Post 135, Island Road. $6, 10 and under $3.

Wales, Sunday, March 2: “Annie Get Your Gun,” 2 p.m., Oak Hill High School Auditorium. $8, $5 students and seniors. FMI and tickets: 375-4950 ext. 104, or [email protected].

Auburn, Monday, March 3: “Tick ecology and Lyme disease”, 7 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: stantonbirdclub.org or call 782-5238.

Lewiston, Thursday, March 6: Jonathan Edwards concert, 7:30 p.m., Franco-American Heritage Center, 46 Cedar St. Hosted by L/A Arts. $23, $19 students, seniors. FMI: 782-7228 or www.laarts.org.

Auburn, Friday, March 7: Turkey supper, sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary Post 1603, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., 588 Minot Ave., $6 adults, children under 10 $3. Benefits the Veterans programs. FMI: 782-2856.

Lisbon, Friday, March 7: VFW Post 9459, meatloaf supper, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Post Home, Rt. 196. $6 adults, $3 children under 10. FMI call 353-5291 Thursday or Friday after 4 pm.

Monmouth, Friday, March 7, Saturday, March 8: “Little Shop of Horrors,” 8 p.m., Cumston Hall. $14, $12 students and seniors. Presented by Monmouth Community Players. Tickets and FMI: 933-2229.

Lewiston, Saturday, March 8: “Coastal birds field trip,” 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., meet in Staples at Promenade Mall. Free. Sponsored by Stanton Bird Club. FMI: stantonbirdclub.org or 784-8397.

Sabattus, Saturday, March 8: Bean and casserole supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Our Lady of the Rosary Parish Hall. $6, $3 under 12. Benefits parish programs. FMI: 375-6586 or 375-4057.

Auburn, Sunday, March 9: Breakfast, 8 to 10 a.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $4.50, children $3.50. Benefits Operation Uplink for troops. FMI: 784-6883.

Monmouth, Sunday, March 9: “Little Shop of Horrors,” 2 p.m., Cumston Hall. $14, $12 students and seniors. Presented by Monmouth Community Players. Tickets and FMI: 933-2229.

Lisbon, Friday, March 14: VFW Ladies Auxiliary will have a corn beef, boiled dupper, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Post Home, Rt. 196. $6 adults, $3 children under 10. A ham raffle will be held following the supper. FMI call 353-2152.

Lisbon, Friday, March 21: VFW Post 9459, salmon loaf supper, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Post Home, Rt. 196. $6 adults, $3 children under 10. FMI call 353-5291 Thursday or Friday after 4 pm.