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, 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.

Oxford Hills area

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.

Norway, Wednesday, April 2: Story time, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

Paris, Thursday, April 2: “New Plant Introductions for Maine Gardens,” 4 p.m., McLaughlin Garden, 97 Main St. Free. Presented by Jeff O’Donal, O’Donal’s Nursery. FMI: Jennifer, 743-8820 or www.mclaughlingarden.org.

Norway, Friday, April 4: Baby Boosters, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

Norway, Friday, April 4: Elements photography art opening, 7 to 9 p.m., Commons Art Gallery, 447 Main St.

Mechanic Falls, Saturday, April 5: Spaghetti dinner, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., $5.50, $4 under 12 and seniors, dance, 8 to 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.

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

Naples, Saturday, April 5: Pancake breakfast, 7 to 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.

Paris, Saturday, April 5: Chicken pie supper, 5 to 6 p.m., American Legion Hall, Church Street. $7, $3 under 12. Benefits Western Maine Veterans’ Home Activity Committee.

Norway, Sunday, April 6: SICKO, 4 p.m., Fare Share Commons, 443 Main St. Snacks/refreshments. FMI: Tom Whitney, 743-2183.

River Valley area

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: Hooligans concert, dance. Doors 7 p.m., concert 8, American Legion. $7, at Rumford Rite Aide. Benefits Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital & The Children’s Miracle Network. FMI and tickets: Marie, 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.

Andover, Saturday, April 12: Baked bean supper, 5:30 p.m., Congregational church. $6 adults, $4 children.

Dixfield, Sunday, April 13: Cribbage tournament and roast pork dinner, 11 a.m., tournament 12 p.m., American Legion Hall.

Lewiston area

Lewiston, Tuesday, April 1: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., CMMC, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Tuesday, April 1: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: [email protected] or 513-3133.

Lewiston, Tuesday, April 1: Book buddies, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: [email protected] or 513-3133.

Auburn, Wednesday, April 2: Preschool story program, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Wednesday, April 2: Teen Anime Club, 3:30 p.m., Public Library, Community Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Wednesday, April 2: Book buddies, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: [email protected] or 513-3133.

Lewiston, Wednesday, April 2: Reading dog, 5 to 6 p.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Reserve a 5 to 10 minute spot. FMI: [email protected] or 513-3133.

Lewiston, Wednesday, April 2: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., CMMC, 300 Main St.

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.

Lewiston, Thursday, April 3: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., CMMC, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Thursday, April 3: Art Van, 4 to 5:30 p.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: [email protected] or 513-3133.

Lewiston, Thursday, April 3: Hot Tamales, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Space limited. To register: Ari, Lots to Gardens, 755-3110. FMI: [email protected] or 513-3133.

Lewiston, Friday, April 4: Babytime, 10 a.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: [email protected] or 513-3133.

Lisbon, Friday, April 4: Smothered beef supper, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.,VFW Post 9459, Rte 196. $6 adults, $3 children under 10. FMI: 353-5291 after 4 p.m.

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 and silent auction, 5-8 p.m., United Methodist Church, 439 Park Ave., $5, FMI: 754-8733.

Auburn, Saturday, April 5: Sprouts, 10:30 to 10:50 a.m., Children’s Room, Public Library, 49 Spring St. Formerly “Baby’s Night Out,” for children ages birth to 36 months. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Saturday, April 5: Bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m., Danville Grange. Adults $6, children $3. Game party to follow at 7 p.m.

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

Lewiston, Saturday, April 5: Reading dog, 5 to 6 p.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Reserve a 5 to 10 minute spot. FMI: [email protected] or 513-3133.

Lewiston, Saturday, April 5: Bean supper, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Holy Cross Knights of Columbus church hall, 1080 Lisbon St., takeouts; $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.

New Gloucester, Saturday, April 5: Youth talent night, 7:30 p.m., Village Coffee house, Congregational church, 19 Gloucester Hill Road. $10, children and seniors $5. FMI: Michael or Julie, 926-3161.

Pownal, Saturday, April 5: Bean supper, 4:30 to 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 to 10 a.m., American Legion Post 135, Island Road. $6, $3 under 10. Proceeds for Oak Hill High School scholarship fund/Girls State. 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: Mom’s Morning Out, 10 to 11 a.m., Children’s Room, Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

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.

Lewiston, Monday, April 7: All-ages storytime, 6:30 p.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: [email protected] or 513-3133.

Lewiston, Monday, April 7: Kid’s Cooking Club, 4 to 5:30 p.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Space limited. To register: Denise, Lots to Gardens, 755-3110. FMI: [email protected] or 513-3133.

Lewiston, Tuesday, April 8: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., CMMC, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Tuesday, April 8: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: [email protected] or 513-3133.

Lewiston, Tuesday, April 8: Book buddies, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: [email protected] or 513-3133.

Auburn, Wednesday, April 9: Preschool story program, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Wednesday, April 9: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., CMMC, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Wednesday, April 9: Book buddies, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: [email protected] or 513-3133.

Lewiston, Wednesday, April 9: Reading dog, 5 to 6 p.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Reserve a 5 to 10 minute spot. FMI: [email protected] or 513-3133.

Auburn, Thursday, April 10: Surfing safety for teens, 6 p.m., conference room, Public Library, 49 Spring St. Computer safety discussion. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Thursday, April 10: Art Van, 4 to 5:30 p.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: [email protected] or 513-3133.

Lewiston, Thursday, April 10: Hot Tamales, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Space limited. To register: Ari, Lots to Gardens, 755-3110. FMI: [email protected] or 513-3133.

Lewiston, Thursday, April 10: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., CMMC, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Friday, April 11: Babytime, 10 a.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: [email protected] or 513-3133.

Lewiston, Friday, April 11: “Food for Thought” luncheon, 12 p.m., USM/L-A, Senior College, Room 170. $6.50 advance, $8 at door. Speaker: Marcy Covey, “A Cambodian Wedding.” FMI: 753-6510 or usm.maine.edu/lac/seniorcollege.

Auburn, Saturday, April 12: Bean supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., American Legion Post 153, 71 South Main St. $6 adults, $3 under 5. Sponsored by New Auburn American Auxiliary Legion Unit 153 fundraiser for Veterans Rehab supper. FMI: Edith, 784-0656.

Auburn, Saturday, April 12: Sprouts, 10:30 to 10:50 a.m., Children’s Room, Public Library, 49 Spring St. Formerly “Baby’s Night Out,” for children ages birth to 36 months. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Saturday, April 12: Ham dinner, 5 to 6 p.m., St. Louis Church hall.

Auburn, Saturday, April 12: Cut-A-Thon, 1 to 4 p.m., Shear Madness Salon. Fundraiser for Live Strong Cancer Research Foundation.

Auburn, Saturday, April 12: Spaghetti dinner and sundaes, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Grace Lutheran Church, 757 Summer St. $7 adults, 5 and under free. FMI: 782-9697.

Lewiston, Saturday, April 12: Reading dog, 5 to 6 p.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Reserve a 5 to 10 minute spot. FMI: [email protected] or 513-3133.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, April 12: Baked bean and casserole supper, 4:45 to 6 p.m., Holy Trinity parish hall, 67 Frost Hill Ave. Adults $6, 12 and under $4, under 4 free, family $15. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. FMI: 353-5636.

Poland, Saturday, April 12: Spring Vendor Fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 1457 Maine Street, Route 26. Free. Proceeds to 7th and 8th grade classes.

Poland, Saturday, April 12: Spring Madness Auction, doors 3 p.m., auction 5 p.m., Ricker Memorial Library, 1211 Maine St. Friends of Ricker Memorial Library fundraiser. FMI: 998-4390.

Auburn, Sunday April 13: Public breakfast, 8 to 10 a.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave, $3.50, $4.50 includes coffee and juice, benefits National Home for Children, FMI: 784-6883.

Auburn, Sunday, April 13: Public breakfast, 8 to 10 a.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $4.50 adults, $3.50 children. Benefit for “National Home for Children.” FMI: 784-6883.

Lewiston, Monday, April 14: Kid’s Cooking Club, 4 to 5:30 p.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Space limited. To register: Denise, Lots to Gardens, 755-3110. FMI: [email protected] or 513-3133.

Lewiston, Monday, April 14: All-ages storytime, 6:30 p.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: [email protected] or 513-3133.