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

Chesterville, Saturday, March 8: Fishing derby, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Crowell Pond, Route 41. Individual $10, family $15. Benefits Cape Cod Hill School.

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.

Carthage, Sunday, March 9: Mairi Rankin fiddle workshop 3 p.m., concert 7 p.m., Skye Theatre Performing Arts Center, 2 Highland Drive. Workshop, $20; concert, $10. Hosted by New England Celtic Arts. Tickets and FMI: 562-4445 or www.necelticarts.com.

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

Farmington, Sunday, March 9: Ham and turkey dinner, 5 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church. $5; under 12, $3. Benefits House of Peace.

Phillips, 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

Chesterville, Saturday, March 15: Baked bean supper, 4 to 6 p.m., Chesterville Grange. $6, children $3.

Jay, Saturday, March 15: St. Patrick’s dinner and dance, dinner 6:30, dance 8 p.m. to midnight, VFW Post 3335, Route 133. Benefits VFW Bowling Team. $10. Tickets & FMI: Lynn, 897-2640.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, March 15: Joel and Janna Gilbert concert, 6:30 p.m., Murray Hall. Free. FMI: Emmanuel Assembly of God, 897-5400.

Salem, Saturday, March 15: Corned beef supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Mt. Abram High School cafeteria. Benefits Salem Fire Department Auxiliary. $5, seniors $4, under 12, $3, 5 and under free, family $10.

Oxford Hills area

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.

Paris: Friday, March 7: World Day of Prayer, 9:30 a.m., First Congregational Church, Haskell House Chapel.

Brownfield, Saturday, March 8: Concert, 7 p.m., Brownfield Community Church, Route 160. Benefits Brownfield Food Pantry. FMI: Denis, [email protected] or 625-4411.

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.

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.

Paris, Friday, March 14: Jones dance band, 7 to 10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. $5.

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

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

Norway, Saturday, March 22: Easter Fest, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., hosted by the Norway Recreation Department and other municipal groups. Free; open to everyone. FMI: 743-6651.

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

Rumford, Friday, March 7: Rail jam, 6 p.m., Black Mountain. $15.

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 15: Homestart, home school support group open house, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Public Library.

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

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.

Lisbon, Monday, March 7: Baked ham supper, 5 to 6 p.m., American Legion Post 158, Webster Road. $6. Hosted by American Legion Auxiliary.

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].

Lewiston, Saturday, March 8: Bean supper, 4 to 6 p.m., Holy Cross church hall, 1080 Lisbon St. $6, under 12, $3. Takeouts available. Hosted by Knights of Columbus Council 12652. FMI: Dan Leclair, 240-3537.

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.

Sabattus, Saturday, March 8: Baked bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m., dancing until 9:30 p.m., “The Jacques,” Wales Road. Dinner, $6, dance, $4. FMI: 375-4850.

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, noon 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.

Auburn, Friday, March 14: Open mic, sign up 7:15 p.m., show 7:30 p.m., First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St. Free. FMI: 783-0461, www.uuauburn.org.

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.

Lewiston, Friday, March 14: “Food for Thought” luncheon, 12 p.m., USM, Senior College, Room 170. $6.50 advance, $8 at door. Reserve by March 13. Topic: spring semester instructors. FMI: 753-6510.

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.

Turner, Saturday, March 15: St. Patty’s Day celebration, doors 7 p.m., band 8 p.m. to midnight, Boofy Quimby Center. Buckfield Recreation Adult Softball fundraiser. Tickets and FMI: Gill, 336-3553 or Jason, 336-2311.

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.