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

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].

Farmington, Friday, March 28: Fish chowder luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Fairbanks Union Church, $6, eat in or take out, 778-4705 for delivery.

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

Farmington, Saturday, March 29: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Franklin Memorial Hospital, 1 Hospital Drive.

Farmington, Saturday, March 29: Dinner, noon to 1 p.m., Henderson Memorial Baptist Church, Free, all welcome. FMI: 778-2163 or 778-4608.

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.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, March, 29: Rummage and food sale, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., First Baptist Church, sponsored by Livermore Falls American Baptist Women.

Rangeley, Saturday, March 29: Family Winter Carnival 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Conference Center, Wilhelm Reich Museum, Dodge Pond Road. FMI: 864-3443.

Wilton, Saturday, March 29: Cabin Fever Craft Fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Nichols Expo Center, Route 156. Entertainment, Sammie Angel. Tables available, $20; concessions. Blood drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. FMI: 778-4726.

Farmington, Monday, March 31: Common Ground lecture, 11:45 a.m., UMF Thomas Auditorium. Free. Topic: “Good jobs happen/clean environment-how can Maine make it happen?” by Donald Zillman. FMI: [email protected].

Farmington, Thursday, April 3: Presentation/discussion by members of Maine Mountain Chamber Music, 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Merrill 22 , UMF, free, open to public, FMI: 645-9378.

Farmington, Thursday, April 3: Common Ground: Good Jobs/Clean Environment – How Can Maine Make It Happen? by Donald Zillman, president, UMF/Presque Isle, 11:45 a.m., UMF Thomas Auditorium, free, open to public,FMI: [email protected] or 778-7258.

New Sharon, Thursday, April 3: Read and Grow story hour, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Jim Ditzler Memorial Library.

Farmington, Saturday, April 5: Maine Mountain Chamber Music, 7:30 p.m., Nordica Auditorium, UMF Merrill Hall, $9, $7 seniors, 16 and under free, FMI: [email protected], or www.artsinstitute.org.

Farmington, Saturday, April 5: Scrapbook Crop, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., North Dining Hall, UMF, benefits Mallett School PTA, registration at My Crop, Paper Scissors Store, Mallett School or call 778-6721, or [email protected].

Jay, Saturday, April 5: Spaghetti and meatball supper, benefits Multiple Sclerosis Society, 4:30-6 p.m., St. Rose Parish hall, $5. Take outs, FMI: 645-3901.

Jay, Saturday, April 5: “Let’s Break the Cabin Fever Curse’ supper, 5 p.m., VFW Post 3335, “Friday Night Players,” $7, FMI: 897-5112.

Leeds, Saturday, April 5: Pork supper, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Leeds Community Church, donations, proceeds support Leeds Deacon’s Food Pantry.

New Sharon, Saturday, April 5: Bean take out, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., New Sharon Congregational United Church of Christ, Cape Cod Hill Road, $14; to reserve, 778-2366.

Oxford Hills area

West Paris, Wednesday, March 26: Indoor rummage sale, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Ledgeview Living Center, 141 Bethel Road. Benefits Ledgeview Resident Council.

Norway, Wednesday, March 26: Story time for ages 2 to 5, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

Paris, Wednesday, March 26: “New Plant Introductions for Maine Gardens,” by Jeff O’Donal, 4 p.m., McLaughlin Garden, 97 Main St., FMI: 743-8820 or www.mclaughlingarden.org.

Paris, Wednesday, March 26: Maine children’s author Lynn Plourde will visit the public Library, at 3:45 p.m., Paris Public Library, FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Paris, Thursday, March 27: Story time for preschoolers, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library. FMI: 743-6994.

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.

Norway, Friday, March 28: Baby Boosters for under 2, their parents or caregivers. Rhymes, finger plays, songs, more, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

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.

Paris, Saturday, March 29, 2008: The Singing Bears Square Dance Club will hold a Class Ball, 7 to 10 p.m.,Oxford Hills Middle School, Pine St., $10 a couple, $5 single, FMI: 743-7176 or 782-4050.

Bridgton, Monday, March 31: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Norway, Monday, March 31: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Oxford, Saturday, April 5: Ham supper, 4-6 p.m., Rock-O-Dundee Rider’s Club House, Paine Road. $7, $4 under 10, FMI: 539-2316 or 539-2322.

Mechanic Falls, Saturday, April 5: Spaghetti dinner, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., $5.50, $4 under 12 & seniors, dance, 8 to 12 midnight, $12.50 or $20 couple; combo dinner/dance, $15, silent auction to benefit Dufour family, fire victims, American Legion Post 150, Elm St., FMI: 998-2058 or 784-7894.

Naples, Saturday, April 5: Pancake breakfast, 7-11 a.m., Songo Locks Elementary School, $5, $20 family of four or more;, benefits trip to Washington, D.C. FMI: 647-8403 or 693-4784.

Bridgton, Monday, April 7: Spring Fling Mad Hatter & Funny Bow Tie Thing Concert, featuring Pine Tree Brass Band, 6-8 p.m., Bridgton Community Center, $5, FMI: 647-3116.

River Valley area

Carthage, Thursday, March 27: Boréal Tordu, Acadian music, 6:30 p.m. The Skye Theatre, 2 Highland Drive. $10. Reservations suggested. FMI, tickets: 562-4445 or www.necelticarts.com.

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

Dixfield, Saturday, March 29: Turkey supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Dixfield Congregational Church. Donations benefit local missions. FMI: 562-4582 or 562-7095.

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.

Dixfield, Monday, March 31: Storytime, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Ludden Memorial Library.

Rumford, Saturday, April 5: Supper, 4:45 p.m., St. John’s Parish hall, $6, $3 under 12, take outs, FMI: 364-8313.

Rumford, Saturday, April 5: Dance, music by Holligans, 7 p.m. to midnight, American Legion, $7, FMI: 364-2612.

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, Wednesday, March 26: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., CMMC.

Lewiston, Wednesday, March 26: Book buddies, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or [email protected].

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.

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

Lewiston, Thursday, March 27: Hot tamales, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or [email protected] or 755-3110.

Lewiston, Thursday, March 27: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., CMMC.

Auburn, Friday, March 28: Pizza and movie night, at 6:30 p.m., 106 Pleasant St. Free, RSVPs appreciated. FMI:784-1306.

Greene, Friday, March 28: Rick Howard narrates his film “New Zealand,” 2 and 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].

Lewiston, Friday, March 28: Babytime, 10 a.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or [email protected].

Minot, Friday, March 28: Supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Minot Consolidated School. $6, $3 under 10. Benefits Brian Bettney family. FMI: Penny, 346-6050 or [email protected].

Auburn, Saturday, March 29: Teens come and play the game of Risk, noon to 4 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St., reserve your spot at 333-6640 ext. 4, or [email protected].

Gray, Saturday, March 29, Friday, April 4, Saturday, April 5: Mystery dinner theater, 6:30 p.m., Spring Meadows Banquet Center, Route 100; $30, reservations call 657-3880 or [email protected], check www.goodshepumc.org.

Lewiston, Saturday, March 29: Reading Dog, 12 to 1 p.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or [email protected].

Auburn, Saturday, March 29: Bean supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Sixth Street Congregational Church, 109 Sixth St. $5, $3 ages 6 to 12, under 5 free. Take outs. FMI: 782-7517.

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.

Lewiston, Sunday, March 30: Interfaith dinner and dialogue, 4-6 p.m., Skelton Lounge, Chase Hall, Bates College, donations, RSVP to www.interfaithmaine.us/programs.htm.

Auburn, Thursday, April 3: Comic Bob Marley, St. Dominic Regional High School, 7 p.m., school gym, benefits “Project Graduation,” $20, for tickets call 786-3088 or 623-1776.

Auburn, Saturday, April 5: Holistic fair and workshop, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., UU Vestry Hall, Spring Street, $2; services individually priced. FMI and to pre-register: 428-4448.

Auburn, Saturday, April 5: Spaghetti supper & silent auction, 5-8 p.m., United Methodist Church, 439 Park Ave., $5, FMI: 754-8733.

Gray, Saturday, April 5: Supper, 5-6 p.m., American Legion, 15 Lewiston Road, $6, $2.50 under 12, FMI: 6547-2661 or 657-4884.

Lewiston, Saturday, April 5: Bean supper, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Holy Cross Knights of Columbus church hall, 1080 Lisbon St., take outs; $6, $3 under 12, FMI: 240-3537.

Lewiston, Saturday, April 5: Family Theatre Workshop, 10 a.m., Franco-American Heritage Center, 46 Cedar St., $3, FMI: 782-7228 or www.laarts.org.

Lewiston, Saturday, April 5: Little Red Riding Hood and other stories, 1:30 p.m., Franco-American Heritage Center, 46 Cedar St., $7, $5 for students and seniors 60-plus, FMI: 782-7228 or www.laarts.org

Lisbon, Saturday, April 5, Sunday, April 6: Indoor Yard sale, MTM Community Center, Saturday hours, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday hours, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., benefits Lisbon High School State Champion Wrestling Team.

Pownal, Saturday, April 5: Bean supper, 4:30-6 p.m., $6, $3 for children, North Pownal United Methodist Church, 851 Lawrence Road. FMI: 688-4101 or 688-4481.

Lewiston, Sunday, April 6: Maine Music Society’s “Sounds Divine” concert, 3 p.m., Franco-American Heritage Center, tickets through L/A arts at 782-7228.

Lisbon, Sunday, April 6: Open house, 6 p.m., Open Door Christian Academy, 26 Gartley St., FMI: 353-2268.

Sabattus, Sunday, April 6: Buffet breakfast, 7:30-10 a.m., American Legion Post 135, Island Road. $6, $3 under 10, FMI: 375-8897.

Turner, Sunday, April 6: Longaberger basket bingo, doors, 11 a.m., games at 1 p.m., Boofy Quimby Hall, Route 219; $20/20 games, benefits Turner Community Playground Project, FMI: 224-8264.

Auburn, Monday, April 7: Amazon Adventure, 7 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St., FMI: stantonbirdclub.org or call 782-5238 or 240-1380.