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.

River Valley area

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.

Rumford, Saturday, April 5: Bean supper, 5 to 6 p.m., United Methodist Church, Linnell Street, downstairs fellowship hall. $6, $3 under 12. FMI: Jean, 364-8660.

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.

Rumford, Saturday, April 12: Dance, 7 to 11 p.m., Snowshoe Club.

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

Farmington area

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.

Jay, Saturday, April 5: Spaghetti and meatball supper, benefits Multiple Sclerosis Society, 4:30 to 6 p.m., St. Rose Parish hall, $5. Takeouts, 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.

Jay, Saturday, April 5: Bottle drive, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Jay High School. Benefits Jay High School Class of 2008.

Jay, Saturday, April 5: Potluck dinner, 12 p.m., Jay Grange #10. Free.

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.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, April 5: Bean supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Church of Nazarene, 6 Wheeler St. $5. Benefits missions. FMI: 897-2301.

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

Strong, Saturday, April 5: Rummage sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., luncheon 11:30 a.m., United Methodist Parish Hall, Main Street.

Farmington, Sunday, April 6: Mt. Blue Jazz Band, Voices a cappella group, and Syncopations girls’ ensemble, 2 p.m., Old South Church, Main Street. Donations at door. FMI: 778-3513.

Farmington, Sunday, April 6: Journey Home family gospel group, 6 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, Route 2.

Farmington, Sunday, April 6: UMF Community Orchestra concert, 3 p.m., UMF Nordica Auditorium, Merrill Hall, Main St. $6; $5 seniors and under 12; UMF students free. FMI: Anne, [email protected] or 778-6672.

Farmington, Monday, April 7: NCAA Final Four championships, 7 p.m., UMF Olsen Student Center. Free. FMI: [email protected] or 778-7346.

Rangeley, Monday, April 7: American Red Cross blood drive, 2 to 6 p.m., Rangeley High School, 43 Mendolia Road.

Starks, Monday, April 7: Fellowship lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Memorial Hall, Locke Hill Road. Free. Sponsored by United in Christ Presbyterian Church.

Carthage, Tuesday, April 8: Don Roy Trio, 6:30 p.m. open jam, performance, 7 p.m., Skye Theatre Performing Arts Center, 2 Highland Dr. Tickets: $10. Hosted by New England Celtic Arts. FMI and reservations: 562-4445.

Rangeley, Friday and Saturday, April 11 and 12: Spring Dance Concert, 7 p.m., Rangeley Lakes Regional School gym. $3 adults, $1 students 12-17, under 6 free. Fundraiser for Lakeside Dance Academy. FMI: 864-2556.

Farmington, Saturday, April 12: Contradance, workshop 7:30, dance 8 to 11 p.m., Farmington Grange, Bridge St. Workshop free, dance $6, $15 family. FMI: 397-2241 or [email protected].

Farmington, Saturday, April 12: Community luncheon, 12 to 1 p.m., Old South First Congregational Church. Free. Delivery available in Farmington area. FMI and delivery: 778-0424 or 778-4438.

Jay, Saturday, April 12: Bean supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., St. Rose Hall. Hosted by Daughters of Isabella. FMI: 897-4818.

Jay, Saturday, April 12: Spring dance, 8 p.m. to midnight, VFW Post 3335. Cost: $6. FMI: 897-5112.

Strong, Sunday, April 13: Campbell Family gospel music, 6 p.m., United Methodist Church. FMI: Elaine, 684-5621.

Carthage, Monday, April 14: Irish based trio Munnelly, Flaherty & Masure, jam 6:30 p.m., concert 7, Skye Theatre Performing Arts Center, 2 Highland Drive. $10. Hosted by New England Celtic Arts. FMI: 562-4445.

Farmington, Monday, April 14: Crafts, clay flower pots, 7 p.m., The Landing, UMF Olsen Student Center. Free. FMI: [email protected] or 778-7346.

Carthage, Wednesday, April 16: April Verch Band, jam 6:30 p.m., concert 7, Skye Theatre Performing Arts Center, 2 Highland Drive. $10. Hosted by New England Celtic Arts. FMI: 562-4445.

Lewiston area

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.

Auburn, Friday, April 4: Ham supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $6, 10 and under $3. Hosted by Ladies Auxiliary. Benefits veterans programs. FMI: 782-2856.

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.

Sabattus, Saturday, April 5: Baked bean and casserole supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Our Lady of the Rosary Church hall. Contributions, $6 for adults; children under 12, $3; family, $15. Hosted by the Knights of Columbus with proceeds to benefit parish and council programs.

Auburn, Sunday, April 6: Pancake breakfast, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., St. Philip’s Church, Route. 4. $4, $2 under 12. Sponsored by Family Groups. CMI: Dick, 783-1661.

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.

Greene, Thursday, April 10: Stan Walsh film, “Steamboating in Alaskan Waters,” 7 p.m., Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. Free. FMI: 946-5311.

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.

Greene, Friday, April 11: Stan Walsh film “Steamboating in Alaskan Waters,” 2 and 7 p.m ., Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. Free. FMI: 946-5311.

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

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.

Turner, Friday, April 11: Mud supper, 5 to 7 p.m., GAR Hall, Route 219. Sponsored by North Turner Presbyterian Church. Donations. FMI: 224-7913 or 225-3370.

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.

Lewiston, Saturday, April 12: Bean and casserole supper, 4:45 to 6 p.m., Calvary United Methodist Church, 59 Sabattus St. $6, children $3.

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.

Mechanic Falls, Sunday, April 13: Country Homecoming Show & Celebration, 12 to 5 p.m., Silver Spur, Route 121. $6, $5 members, seniors, $2 under 12. Presented by Down East Country Music Assoc. FMI: Jackie, 793-8884 or Lolalee, 890-5594.

Auburn, Monday, April 14: American Red Cross blood drive, 1 to 6 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, 14 Great Falls Plaza.

Auburn, Monday, April 14: Mom’s Morning Out, 10 to 11 a.m., Children’s Room, Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

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.