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

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.

Jay, Friday, March 7: Supper, VFW Post 3335, $7, jam session follows. FMI: 897-2122.

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.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, March 8: Bean supper, Benefits Robin Dufour family, 4:30 to 6 p.m. Church of the Nazarene, 6 Wheeler St., $5.

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

PPhillips, Sunday, March 9: Penny sale auction, 1 p.m., at Phillips Public Library, Main Street. Advance tickets at library.

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.

Rangeley, Thursday, March 13: Easter film, 7 p.m., Lakeside Theatre, 2091 Main St., FMI: 864-2556

Oxford Hills area

Bethel, Wednesday, March 5: Mahoosuc Land Trust presents wild orchids in Maine, 7 p.m., Trustee Auditorium, McLaughlin Science Building, Gould Academy.

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

Norway, Friday, March 7: New England boiled dinner, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Second Congregational Church, Main Street. $8, $4 under 10. Benefits church’s general fund. FMI: 743-2290.

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

Lovell, Saturday, March 8: Flea market, bake sale, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., United Church of Christ, Route 5. FMI: 925-3661.

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.

Oxford, Saturday, March 8: Supper, 5:30 p.m., Grace Fellowship Church. Benefits Stanley and Linda Carroll. $6, 12 and under, $3. Entertainment follows. FMI: 674-2733 or 539-9064.

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.

Paris, Saturday, March 8: Smorgasbord supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., VFW Hall. Benefits Waterford World’s Fair. $7, children, $3.

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.

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.

Waterford, Saturday, March 8: Family fun fest, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Bear Pond, next to Bear Mountain Inn, Route 35. Hosted by Waterford Snow Packers Snowmobile Club. Sponsored by the Lion’s Club. FMI: 928-2247.

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, 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.

Rumford, Saturday, March 29: “Are you Smarter than a 5th Grader” night at 6 p.m. at the Sons of Italy Hall, Smith Crossing. $3 for adults; $1 for children 12 and under. Actual 5th graders will be available to help contestants.

Mexico, Thursday, April 10: Spring card making and stamping party, 6 to 8 p.m., Calvin Lyons Hall in the Town Office. $12 per person; all supplies are included. FMI: 364-3281.

Lewiston area

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].

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.

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: 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.

Lewiston, Saturday, March 8: Bean and casserole supper, 4:45 to 6 p.m., Calvary United Methodist Church, 59 Sabattus St. $6, children $3.

Lewiston, Saturday, March 8: Reading dog, noon to 1 p.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St., Children’s Room. Advance registration and FMI: 513-3133 or [email protected].

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; $15 for a family. 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, Monday, March 10: Kid’s Cooking Club, 4 to 5:30 p.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St., Children’s Room. Advance sign-up: 755-3110. FMI: 513-3133 or [email protected].

Lewiston, Tuesday, March 11: Book buddies, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St., Children’s Room. FMI: 513-3133 or [email protected].

Lewiston, Monday, March 11: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St., Children’s Room. FMI: 513-3133 or [email protected].

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.

Lewiston, Tuesday, March 12: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St., Children’s Room. FMI: 513-3133 or [email protected].

Lewiston, Wednesday, March 12: 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 12: Reading dog, 5 to 6 p.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St., Children’s Room. Advance registration and FMI: 513-3133 or [email protected].

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.

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

Lewiston, Thursday, March 13: Art Van, 4 to 5:30 p.m., ages 7-12, Lewiston Public Library, Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133.

Lewiston, Thursday, March 13: Hot Tamales, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., ages 5-12, Lewiston Public Library, Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133.

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

Lewiston, Friday, March 14: Babytime, parents and ages birth-2, 10 to 10:30 a.m., Lewiston Public Library, Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St., FMI: 513-3133.

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.

Sabattus, Friday, March 14: Supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., benefits Loaves & Fishes and food pantry, Jillson’s Farm, Jordan Bridge Road. $6. FMI 375-4747 or 212-7674.

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.

Lewiston, Saturday, March 15: Reading Dog, children practice reading to trained dog, 5 to 6 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133.

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.

Auburn, Sunday, March 30: Breakfast 8-10a.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $3.50/$4.50. Benefits National Home for Children. FMI: 784-6883.