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, 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.

Farmington, Wednesday, March 19: Comedian Bob Maley, benefit show sponsored by UMF Student Health Club, 7 p.m., UMF Dearborn gym, $10, $5 for UMF students with I.D., mature audiences. FMI: 778-7097, or [email protected].

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

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.

Jay, Friday, March 21: Supper, at 5 p.m., $7,VFW 3335, Jam session follows. FMI: 897-5112.

Farmington, Saturday, Sunday, March 22-23: Easter drama, “The Sacrifice,” 7 p.m., Farmington Baptist Church.

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

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

Paris, Wednesday, March 19: Author Lynn Plourde, 3:45 p.m., public library. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

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.

Norway, Friday, Saturday, March 28-29: Inside yard sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Alpha & Omega Thrift Shop, 39 Brown St., benefits His Place Teen Center in Oxford. FMI: 743-9503.

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, 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

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.

Lewiston, Wednesday, March 26: Card party, 5:30 p.m., parish hall, 607 Sabattus St. $3, purchase by calling 782-3722, prizes, raffles, refreshments.

Auburn, Thursday, March 27: Spoken Word performance, 6:15 to 7:30 p.m., Androscoggin Room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 782-7228, or www.laarts.org.

Greene, Thursday, March 27: Rick Howard narrates his film “New Zealand,” 7 p.m., Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. FMI: 946-6311.

Greene, Friday, March 28: Rick Howard narrates his film “New Zealand,” 2&7 p.m., Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. FMI: 946-5311.

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.