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

Jay, Friday, March 14: Shepherds pie supper, 5 p.m., VFW Post 3335. FMI: 897-5112.

Wilton, Friday, March 14: Infant/toddler storytime, 10:30 a.m., public library. FMI: Sandra, 645-4831.

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

Farmington, Saturday, March 15: St. Paddy’s Day silent auction, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fairbanks Church, Route 4. FMI: Patty, 778-4272.

Farmington, Saturday, March 15: March fest dance, 8 p.m. to 12 a.m., Elks Lodge. Cost: $10. Tickets at Good Times Unlimited and Ron’s Market. Sponsored by Shiretown Riders Snowmobile Club. FMI: Jill, 778-3482.

Farmington, Saturday, March 15: Corned beef and cabbage dinner, 4 to 6 p.m., St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Hall, Quebec Street.

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 and 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.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, March 15: Spaghetti dinner, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Church of the Nazarene, 6 Wheeler St. $5. Benefits Nazarene missionaries. FMI: 897-2301.

Rangeley, Saturday March 15: Lawn Chair Pirates improv comedy, 7 p.m., Clubhouse. Benefits Little Mountain School. Dessert auction.

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.

Wilton, Saturday, March 15: Pancake breakfast, 8 to 10:30 a.m., Wilson Grange, Main Street Tickets: $6 adults, $3 under 10. Proceeds to benefit Wilton, Farmington and Jay Democratic Committees. FMI: Chris, 645-2241.

Jay, Sunday, March 16: Easter cantata, “Rise Again,” 10:30 a.m. Baptist Church. FMI: Dorothy, 897-4876 or [email protected].

Farmington, Monday, March 17: St. Patrick’s Day cookie decorating, 7 p.m., The Landing, UMF Olsen Student Center. Free. FMI: [email protected] or 778-7346.

Wilton, Tuesday, March 18: Preschool storytime, 10:30 a.m., Public Library. FMI: Sandra, 645-4831.

Farmington, Wednesday, March 19: Maine Audubon Society presentation, 7 p.m., UMF, Roberts Center, Rm C23. FMI: Margery, 645-2445.

New Sharon, Thursday, March 20: Story hour, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Jim Ditzler Memorial Library.

Wilton, Thursday, March 20: Elementary storytime, 6 p.m., Public Library. FMI: Sandra, 645-4831.

Farmington, Saturday, March 22: Easter bread sale, 9 to 11 a.m., St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Twice Sold Tales, Main Street.

Farmington: Saturday, March 22: Dinner theater, 4 and 7 p.m., Mt. Blue Middle School. Tickets $10 at Mickey’s. FMI: 778-3511.

Livermore, Saturday and Sunday, March 22 and 23: Maple Sugar Days, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Washburn-Norlands Living History Center, 290 Norlands Road. FMI: 897-4366.

New Sharon, Saturday, March 22: Supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., United Methodist Annex. $7, $2.50 under 12. Sponsorship by Church’s Woman’s Society, benefits the building fund.

Farmington, Monday, March 24: Faux stained glass crafts, 7 p.m., Olsen Center, UMF. Free. FMI: [email protected] or 778-7346.

Wilton, Friday, March 21: Infant/toddler story time, 10:30 a.m., Free public library. FMI: Sandra, 645-4831.

Farmington, Thursday, March 27: Evergreen Music Ensemble 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Bass Room, Franklin Memorial Hospital. $10, $5 under 17, front row table, $100. FMI: 778-4215, or [email protected].

Wilton, Friday, March 28: Annual auction, at 6 p.m., Cushing school, FMI: 645-2442.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, March 29: Public Baked bean and casserole supper, 4 to 6 p.m., The American Legion , 17 Reynolds Ave. Will deliver within 5 miles.

Oxford Hills area

Norway, Friday, March 14: Baby Boosters, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

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

Oxford, Saturday, March 15: St. Patrick’s supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Congregational Church, King Street. $7, ages 5 to 12, $5, under 5 free. Hosted by Youth Group. FMI: Bob or Debbie, 539-1039.

Oxford, Saturday, March 15: Easter egg hunt, 10 a.m., Oxford Congregational Church, King St. FMI: Lois, 346-3511.

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

Norway, Monday, March 17: Food drive, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Norway Rehabilitation and Living Center, 29 Marion Ave. Benefit for Oxford Hills Food Pantry. Donate canned goods and nonperishable food. FMI: 743-7075.

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

Jay, Thursday, March 20: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., Jay High School, 4 School St.

Oxford, Thursday, March 20: Maundy Thursday Tannebrae service, 7 p.m., Oxford Congregational Church, King Street.

Waterford, Thursday, March 20: Community potluck supper, 6 p.m., Wilkins Community House, Plummer Hill Road.

Norway, Saturday, March 22: Family concerts with Mary Ukelady, 11 a.m. and 12 p.m., Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Free. FMI 743-5309.

Norway, Saturday, March 22: Easter Fest, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Norway Memorial Library.FMI: 743-6651 or 743-5309.

Sumner, Saturday, March 22: Easter egg hunt, 10 a.m., East Sumner Congregational Church, Main St. For children of MSAD 39, ages 2-12. FMI: 388-2181.

Waterford, Saturday, March 22: Pancake breakfast, 8 a.m., North Waterford Church vestry. $7, under 12 $3. Benefits steeple fund.

West Paris, Saturday, March 22: Easter egg hunt, 9 a.m., Public Library. For toddler through 1st grade. Hosted by Friends of the Library. Bring a basket or container. Should be accompanied by an adult. FMI: 674-3181.

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

Paris, Friday, March 28: Old fashioned dance music, 7 to 10 p.m., American Legion Hall, Church St., adults $5.

River Valley area

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

Rumford, Sunday, March 16: Le Paresseux Club mass processional line up, 9 a.m., Thibault Funeral Home, Penobscot Street to St. Athanasius Church. Dinner to follow. FMI: Steve, 562-7081.

Rumford, Tuesday, March 18: Harlem Rockets basketball, 4:30 p.m., Mountain Valley High School Puiia Gym. Athletic Boosters event with Rockets, Recreation Basketball All-stars.

Rumford, Wednesday, March 19: “What’s it?” 7 p.m., Municipal Building auditorium, Congress Street. Bring something for “Show and Tell.” FMI: Jean, 364-8660.

Dixfield, Friday, March 21: Spaghetti supper, 5 to 7 p.m., American Legion. $6, $3 under 12. Girl Scout Troop 356 fundraiser.

Mexico, Monday, March 24: Moving Freely exercise, 9 to 10 a.m., Recreation Center, Recreation Drive. $5 for six weeks. Preregister and FMI: 1-800-482-7412, ext. 1404.

Dixfield, Saturday, March 29: Basket Bingo, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., American Legion. Tickets: $10. Benefit for Dirigo Athletes. FMI: 562-8989

Rumford, Saturday, March 29: “Are you Smarter than a 5th Grader” night, 6 p.m., Sons of Italy Hall, Smith Crossing. $3 adults; $1 children 12 and under.

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

Lewiston area

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, 2 and 7 p.m., Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. Free. FMI: 946-5311.

Lewiston, Friday, March 14: Babytime, 10 to 10:30 a.m., 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., Ham raffle to follow. VFW Ladies Auxiliary, Route 196. $6 adults, $3 children under 10. FMI: 353-2152.

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

Winthrop, Friday, March 14: Fish chowder luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Congregational Church. $6. Take-outs. Benefits church.

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.

Auburn, Saturday, March 15: Bean and American chop suey supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Sacred Heart Church basement, Western Avenue. $6 adults, $3 children under 12. Hosted by The Andy Valley Knights of Columbus, Council 8742.

Lewiston, Saturday, March 15: Corned beef and cabbage supper, 4:45 to 6 p.m., Calvary United Methodist Church, 59 Sabattus St. Adults $6, children $3.

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

Sabattus, Saturday, March 15: St. Patrick’s dance, 6 to 10 p.m., “The Jacques,” Wales Road. $5. FMI: 375-4850.

Turner, Saturday, March 15: Auction, preview 8 a.m., auction 9 a.m., Leavitt High School cafeteria. LAHS Class of 2008 Project Graduation fundraiser. FMI: Stacey, 933-3897.

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.

Lewiston, Sunday, March 16: Pancake breakfast, 7:30 to 11 a.m., Holy Cross Church Hall. $5, $3 under 12, under 5 free. Fundraiser for St. Dominic Regional High School senior mission trip to Mississippi.

Sabattus, Sunday, March 16: Buffet breakfast, 7:30 to 10 a.m., American Legion Post 135, Island Road. $6 adults, $3 under 10.

Lewiston, Monday, March 17: Kid’s Cooking Club, 4 to 5:30 p.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St., Children’s Room. Advance signup: 755-3110. FMI: 513-3133 or [email protected].

Lewiston, Monday, March 17: St. Patrick’s Day dance party, 6:30 to 9 p.m., Callahan Hall, Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Free. FMI: 513-3050.

Lewiston, Monday, March 17: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St., Children’s Room. FMI: 513-3133 or [email protected].

Lewiston, Monday, March 17: Irish dancing, workshop, 6:30 p.m., instruction, 7:30, Callahan Hall, Public Library. Free. FMI: 933-9761, 513-3050.

Mechanic Falls, Monday, March 17: Corned beef dinner, 4:30 to 6 p.m., American Legion Post 150. Adults $6, seniors $5, children $2.50. Hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary.

Lewiston, Tuesday, March 18: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., CMMC, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Tuesday, March 18: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St., Children’s Room. FMI: 513-3133 or [email protected].

Lewiston, Tuesday, March 18: Book buddies, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St., Children’s Room. FMI: 513-3133 or [email protected].

Auburn, Wednesday, March 19: “The Next Industrial Revolution” film, at 6 p.m., Public Library.

Lewiston, Wednesday, March 19: First Amendment debate, 7:30 p.m., Olin Arts Center Concert Hall, Bates College. Free. FMI: 513-3050.

Lewiston, Wednesday, March 19: Reading Dog, 5 to 6 p.m., Public Library, Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133.

Lewiston, Wednesday, March 19: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., CMMC, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Wednesday, March 19: Book buddies, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St., Children’s Room. FMI: 513-3133 or [email protected].

Lewiston, Thursday, March 20: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., CMMC, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Thursday, March 20: Art Van, 4 to 5:30 p.m., ages 7 to 12, Public Library, Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133.

Lewiston, Thursday, March 20: Hot Tamales, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., ages 5 to 12, Public Library, Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133.

Lewiston, Thursday, March 20: “I’ve Got a Great Idea for a Book! (Or Do I?…).” presentation, 12 to 1 p.m., Callahan Hall, Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Free. FMI: 513-3135.

Buckfield, Friday, March 21: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Buckfield High School, 160 Morrill St.

Lewiston, Friday, March 21: Babytime, 10 to 10:30 a.m., Public Library, Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133.

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

Gray, Saturday, March 22: Baked bean supper, 5 p.m., First Congregational Church, Route 115. Adults $7, under 12, $3. FMI: 657-4279 or 657-3279.

Lewiston, Saturday, March 22: Reading Dog, 5 to 6 p.m., Public Library, Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133.

Lisbon, Saturday, March 22: Bean and ham supper, 5 to 6 p.m., Methodist Church, School St. $6 adults, children $2.50. Sponsored by Methodist Women. FMI: 353-8951.

New Gloucester, Saturday, March 22: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Masonic Hall, Route 100.

Lewiston, Monday, March 24: Kid’s Cooking Club, 4 to 5:30 p.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St., Children’s Room. Advance signup: 755-3110. FMI: 513-3133 or [email protected].

Auburn, Tuesday, March 25: Pine Tree Warriors, 7 p.m., Androscoggin Historical Society. FMI: 784-0586.

Lewiston, Wednesday, March 26: “The Diary of a Maidservant” reading, 7 p.m., Couture Room, Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Free. FMI: 513-3135.

Minot, Friday, March 28: Benefit supper for Brian Bettney and family, 7 p.m., Minot Consolidated school. $6 for adults, $3 under 10. FMI: 346-6050, or [email protected].

Auburn, Saturday, March 29: Central Maine Community College Open House, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 1250 Turner St. FMI: 755-5273 or (800) 891-2002 or www.cmcc.edu.

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: Public breakfast, 8 to 10 a.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $3.50/$4.50. Benefit for “National Home for Children. FMI: 784-6883.