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

Rangeley, Thursday, Feb. 28: The Passion recreation live, 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. Adults $5, $2.50 under 12. Takeout available. Benefit for LEAP.

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, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Congregational United Church of Christ, Cape Cod Hill Rd. Cost: $14. Takeout available. Reservations and FMI: Mary, 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, Tuesday, March 4: Preschool Story Time, 10:30 a.m., Public Library. FMI: 645-4831.

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.”

Rangeley, Wednesday, March 5: Ladies community breakfast 7 to 9 a.m., Saddleback Base Lodge. FMI: 864-5671.

Livermore, Thursday, March 6: Music of MAGIC, 5:30 p.m., Carriage House Café. $25. Fundraiser for “The Paper and Heritage Museum of Maine.” FMI and tickets: Sherry, 592-1807 or Claire, 897-3514.

New Sharon, Thursday, March 6: Read and Grow story hour, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Jim Ditzler Memorial Library.

Rangeley, Thursday, March 6: Film about redemption, 7 p.m., Lakeside Theatre. Sponsored by Church of the Good Shepherd.

Wilton, Friday, March 7: Infant/toddler story time, 10:30 a.m., Public Library. FMI: 645-4831

Farmington, Saturday, March 8: Bean and casserole supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Trinity UMC.

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

Wilton, Tuesday, March 11: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Public Library. FMI: 645-4831.

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, March 11: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 6 p.m., Murray Hall, 69 Main St.

Oxford Hills area

Paris, Thursday, Feb. 28: Story time for preschoolers, 10 a.m. Public Library. FMI: 743-6994.

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

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

Norway, Friday, Feb. 29: Baby Boosters, 10:30 a.m. Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

Paris, Friday, Feb. 29: Yard sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 1 East Main St. REACH fundraiser.

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

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. Benefit for 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.

South Paris, Monday, March 3: One Book One Community kickoff, 7 p.m. Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School, 256 Maine St. FMI: 743-8914, Ext: 9506.

South Paris, Wednesday, March 5: Slide show, “The Best of People, Places and Plants,” 4 p.m., McLaughlin Gardens. Free.

Paris, Friday, March 7: Yard sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 1 East Main St. REACH fundraiser.

South Paris, Saturday, March 8: Chinese auction, doors 3 p.m. start 5 p.m., Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School cafeteria. Benefiting the Oxford Fair. FMI: 743-9594.

Sumner, Saturday, March 8: Potluck lunch, 12 p.m., Hartford-Sumner Elementary School, 145 Main St. Bring your own table service. Update on Neighbors Care program. Hosted by Emergency Management Agency. FMI: Marty, 388-2979.

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

Oxford, Saturday, March 8: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to noon, American Legion Post 112, 112 King St.

Paris, Saturday, March 8: Yard sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., American Legion Auxiliary 72 Church St. $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.

South Paris, Saturday, March 15: American Girl Tea Party, 1 to 3 p.m., McLaughlin Gardens. $10 members, $12 nonmembers. Preregistration required. FMI: 743-8820.

South Paris, Wednesday, March 19: New Plant presentation, 4 p.m., McLaughlin Gardens.

Paris, Friday, March 28: Job fair, 9 a.m. to noon, Career Center, 232 Main Street. FMI: Denise, 743-7763, Ext: 211.

River Valley area

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

Rumford, Saturday, March 1: Public Supper, 4:45 p.m., St. A-St. Johns Church Hall, Main Ave. Adults $6, $3 under 12. Takeouts available.

Rumford, Saturday, March 1: Steak sandwich night, 4:30 p.m., Lodge of Elks 862, 60 River St. Cost: $6. Benefits Elks National Foundation. Takeouts available. FMI: Sandee, 364-2548 or 364-4022.

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.

Dixfield, Sunday, March 2: Union Service with Sammie Angel, gospel music, 6:30 p.m. Nazarene Church, 171 Weld St.. Fellowship and refreshments after.

Bethel, Wednesday, March 5: Wild orchids in Maine, 7 p.m., Trustees Auditorium, McLaughlin Science Building, Gould Academy. Presented by Mahoosuc Land Trust. FMI: 824-3806.

Carthage, Wednesday, March 5: Fiddle performance, 7 p.m., Skye Theatre Performing Arts Center, 2 Highland Drive. $10. Hosted by New England Celtic Arts. Fundraiser for Jerry Holland. Reservations and FMI: Phill, 562-4445 or www.necelticarts.com.

Mexico, Saturday, March 8: Roast beef supper, 5 to 6 p.m., U.C. Church, Main Street. $7, $3 under 12.

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

Lewiston area

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

Lewiston, Thursday, Feb. 28: Hot Tamales, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Public Library, Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. By Lots to Gardens, ages 5 to 12. Advance signup: 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., Public Library, Community Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

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

Lisbon, Friday, Feb. 29: Bean and casserole supper, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., VFW Ladies Auxiliary 9459, Rte 196. $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. Preregister, FMI: 428-4448.

Danville, Saturday, March 1: Bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m., $6, $3 for children. Game party at 7. FMI: 782-4150

Durham, Saturday, March 1: Bean supper, 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Durham Masonic Hall, Route 136, $6 adults, $2 children. Proceeds will be donated to the Milliken family whose house burned. Snow date is March 8. FMI: 415-2658 or e-mail [email protected].

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. Takeouts. Hosted by Knights of Columbus Council 12652. FMI: Dan, 240-3537.

Lewiston, Saturday, March 1: Reading dog, 12 to 1 p.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St., Children’s Room. Reservations with dog and FMI: 513-3133 or [email protected].

Lisbon, Saturday, March 1: Music festival, 3 p.m., Community School gym. Hosted by Maine Music Educator Association. FMI: Jonathan, [email protected] or 590-8893.

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

Sabattus, Saturday, March 1: Bean and casserole supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., $6, $3 under 12, sponsored by Knights of Columbus, Our Lady of the Rosary Parish. FMI: 375-6586 or 375-4057.

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., Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: stantonbirdclub.org or call 782-5238.

Lewiston, Monday, March 3: Kids cooking club, 4 to 5:30 p.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St., Children’s Room. Sign up: 755-3110. FMI: 513-3133 or [email protected].

Lewiston, Monday, March 3: Preschool storytime, 6:30 p.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St., Children’s Room. FMI: 513-3133 or [email protected].

Lewiston, Tuesday, March 4: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St., Children’s Room. FMI: 513-3133 or [email protected].

Lewiston, Tuesday, March 4: Book buddies, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St., Children’s Room. FMI: 513-3133 or [email protected].

Lewiston, Tuesday, March 4: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., CMMC, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Wednesday, March 5: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., CMMC, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Wednesday, March 5: “Roughing the Uppers, The Great Shoe Strike of 1937,” 7 to 8:30 p.m., Bates College, Room 204, Carnegie Science Hall, 44 Campus Ave. Free, hosted by Harward Center for Community Partnerships and Museum L-A. FMI: 333-3881.

Lewiston, Wednesday, March 5: Book buddies, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St., Children’s Room. FMI: 513-3133 or [email protected].

Lewiston, Wednesday, March 5: Reading dog, 5 to 6 p.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St., Children’s Room. Reservations with dog and FMI: 513-3133 or [email protected].

New Gloucester, Wednesday, March 5: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Pineland Farms, 59 Pineland Drive.

Lewiston, Thursday, March 6: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., 300 Main St., Lewiston.

Lewiston, Thursday, March 6: Peek-A-Boo puppet show, 9:30 a.m. New Life Community Center, 134 College St., FMI: 782-1112.

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.

Lewiston, Thursday, March 6: Art van, 4 to 5:30 p.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St., Children’s Room. FMI: 513-3133 or [email protected].

Lewiston, Thursday, March 6: Hot tamales, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St., Children’s Room. Advanced sign up: 755-3110. FMI: 513-3133 or [email protected].

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

Auburn, Friday, March 7: Parent-Child Early Literacy Workshop, 10 to 11:15 a.m., Community Room, Public Library, 49 spring St., FMI: 333-6640.

Lewiston, Friday, March 7: Babytime, 10 a.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St., Children’s Room. FMI: 513-3133 or [email protected].

Auburn, Saturday, March 8: 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.

Lewiston, Saturday, March 8: Greek dinner, 4 to 7 p.m., Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 155 Hogan Road. $8, $4 under 13. FMI: 783-6795 or 622-0027.

Lisbon, Friday, March 7: Meatloaf supper, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., VFW Post 9459, Route 196. $6 adults, $3 children under 10. FMI: 353-5291.

Monmouth, Friday and Saturday, March 7 and 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.

New Gloucester, Friday, March 7: Spaghetti dinner, 6 p.m., First Congregational Church, Gloucester Hill Road. $7, $3 children, $20 family. Fundraiser for Abused Women’s Advocacy Project. Takeout reservations before March 7 and FMI: 926-3255.

Auburn, Saturday, March 8: Earth Jams, Public Library, 10 a.m., Community Room. Free. K-6. FMI: 333-6640, Ext: 2004 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

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.

Lewiston, Saturday, March 8: Greek Dinner, 4 to 7 p.m., Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 155 Hogan Road.$8 for adults, $4 for children under 12. FMI: 783-6795.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, March 8: Bean and casserole supper, 4:45 p.m., Holy Trinity Parish Hall, 67 Frost Hill Ave. $6, $4 under 12, under 4 free, family $15. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. FMI: 353-5636.

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.

Lewiston, Monday, March 10: American Red Cross blood drive, 1 to 6 p.m., KOC Lewiston, 150 East Ave.

Lewiston, Tuesday, March 11: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., CMMC, 300 Main St.

Lisbon, Tuesday, March 11: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Lisbon High School, 591 Lisbon St.

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

Greene, Thursday, March 13: “America’s Natural Wonders,” film, 2 p.m., Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Rd. Free. FMI: 946-5311.

Lewiston, Thursday, March 13: Film, “Grand Voyage,” 7 p.m., Heritage Center, Cedar Street. Hosted by Franco-American Heritage Center and Bates College. Bilingual introductions. Discussion follows over crpes. FMI: 783-1583 or www.francoamericanheritage.org.

Greene, Friday, March 14: “America’s Natural Wonders,” film, 7 p.m., Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Rd. Free. FMI: 946-5311.

Lisbon, Friday, March 14: Corned beef boiled supper, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., VFW Ladies Auxiliary, Rt. 196. $6 adults, $3 children under 10. FMI: 353-2152.

Auburn, Saturday, March 15: Boiled dinner, 4:30 to 6 p.m.. High Street Congregational, UCC, 106 Pleasant St. $6, $3 under 10, under 5 free. FMI: 784-1306.

Lisbon, Friday, March 21: Salmon loaf supper, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., VFW Post 9459, Rte 196. $6 adults, $3 children under 10. FMI: 353-5291.

Auburn, Sunday, March 30: Basket bingo, 12:30 p.m., Elks Lodge, Lisbon Road. $12 advance, $15 door. Tickets: Sue, 784-1356. Proceeds for notebooks.