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

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.

Starks, Friday and Saturday, April 11 and 12: Rummage sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Memorial Hall, Locke Hill Road. Sponsored by Progressive Club and United in Christ Presbyterian Church.

Farmington, Saturday, April 12: Bean and casserole supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Trinity UMC.

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

Farmington, Saturday, April 12: Peter Cook, deaf storyteller, 7:30 p.m., Mt. Blue High School auditorium. Tickets: $10 adults, $5 children and students. Sponsored by Wilton Free Public Library.

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.

Farmington, Monday, April 14: Video and Animation Fest, 6:30 p.m., UMF Robert’s Learning Center. Free. Sponsored by UMF Dept. of Visual & Performing Arts & the Ministry of Experimental Arts. FMI: [email protected], 778-7151.

Farmington, Tuesday, April 15: Visual & Performing Arts: IMPROVISE, 11:45 a.m., Nordica Auditorium, UMF Merrill Hall. Free. Sponsored by The Ministry of Experimental Arts. FMI: [email protected], 778-7346.

Farmington, Tuesday, April 15: Librarian is In, noon to 1 p.m., Snack bar, UMF Olsen Student Center. Free. Sponsored by UMF Mantor Library. FMI: 778-7219.

Farmington, Tuesday, April 15: Michael D. Wilson Symposium Arts Night, 5 to 10 p.m., UMF Merrill Hall, Art Gallery, Alumni Theatre and parking lots. Free. Sponsored by UMF Dept. of Visual and Performing Arts and the Ministry of Experimental Arts. FMI: [email protected], 778-7027.

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.

Farmington, Wednesday, April 16: Pancake breakfast, 7:30 to 9 a.m., Homestead Bakery. Free. Hosted by The Franklin County Children’s Task Force and Farmington Rotary. FMI: Franklin County Children’s Task Force, 778-6960.

Farmington, Wednesday, April 16: Librarian is In, noon to 1 p.m., The Landing, UMF Olsen Student Center. Free. Sponsored by UMF Mantor Library. FMI: 778-7219.

Farmington, Wednesday, April 16: Movie: “Hip Hop-Beyond Beats and Rhymes,” 7 p.m., Thomas Auditorium, UMF Preble/Ricker Hall. Free. Sponsored by UMF Women’s and Gender Studies. FMI: [email protected], 778-7387, http://women.umf.maine.edu/new.php.

Oquossoc, Wednesday, April 16: Ladies Community Breakfast, 7 a.m., Oquossoc’s Own Bed and Breakfast, Rangeley Ave. FMI: 864-5584.

Farmington, Thursday, April 17: Librarian is In, noon to 1 p.m., UMF Education Center Lobby. Free. Sponsored by UMF Mantor Library. FMI: 778-7219.

New Sharon, Thursday, April 17: Story hour, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m., Jim Ditzler Memorial Hospital.

Salem, Saturday, April 19: Rabies Clinic, 2 to 4 p.m., Salem Fire Station. Cost: $8 per pet. Three year vaccines will be given with proof of previous vaccine. Sponsored by the Salem Fire Dept. Auxiliary.

Canton, Saturday, April 19: Chinese/Silent Auction, doors 2 p.m., auction 4 p.m., New Fire Station. Sponsored by the Canton Cruiser’s Relay For Life Team. Proceeds benefit the River Valley Relay For Life. FMI: Town Office, 597-2920.

Salem, Sunday April 20: A+E Hill Country Music, 1 p.m., Salem Community Building. Sponsored by the Salem Pine Tree Club.

Oxford Hills area

Norway, Wednesday, April 9: Story time for children ages 2 to 5, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

Bryant Pond, Thursday, April 10: Steve Bies, 2 p.m., Whitman Memorial Library. Topic: backwoods hiking. Free. Light refreshments. FMI: 674-2143.

Paris, Thursday, April 10: Story time for preschoolers, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library. Craft: a honeybee “Hotel.” FMI: 743-6994.

Norway, Friday, April 11: Baby Boosters, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

Harrison, Saturday, April 12: Bean supper, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., VFW Post 9328, Route 35. $6, $3 under 12. Sponsored by Ladies Auxiliary. FMI: 583-4713.

Oxford, Saturday, April 12: Supper, 5:30 p.m., Grace Fellowship Church, Poplar Avenue. $6, 12 and under $3. FMI: 674-2733, 539-9064.

Paris, Saturday, April 12: Dance, 7 to 10 p.m., Oxford Hills Middle School, Pine Street. $5. FMI: Sue, 743-7176.

Paris, Saturday, April 12: 4-H ticket auction, doors 4 p.m., auction 6 p.m., Oxford Hills Middle School, 100 Pine St. All proceeds to benefit Oxford County 4-H Beef and Sheep Club.

Paris, Saturday, April 12: Smorgasbord public supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., VFW Hall. Adults $7, 12 and under $3. FMI: Lillian, 743-2641.

Paris, Saturday, April 12: Supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Paris Fire Station, 137 Western Ave. $6, 12 and under $3, 3 and under free. Sponsored by Paris Fireman’s Relief Association and Snowhopper’s Snowmobile Club. Benefits Donovan Dodge, Sr.

Paris, Saturday, April 12: Inside yard sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street.

Locke Mills, Sunday, April 13: Basket bingo, doors 11 a.m., game 1 p.m., Legion Hall, Gore Road. $10 for 16 games. Benefit of West Paris PTO.

Naples, Monday, April 14: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Lake Region High School, 1877 Roosevelt Trail.

Mechanic Falls, Tuesday, April 15: American Red Cross blood drive, 1 to 7 p.m., Mechanic Falls Vineyard Christian Fellowship. FMI: American Red Cross 1-800-GIVE-LIFE.

Paris, Saturday, April 16: Weed and Feed, 9 a.m. to noon, McLaughlin Garden, 97 Main St. Free. Pre-registration required. FMI and to register: Jennifer, 743-8820.

Paris, Wednesday, April 16: Native Orchids of Northern New England, 4 p.m., McLaughlin Garden, 97 Main St. FMI: Jennifer, 743-8820.

Paris, Thursday, April 17: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library. FMI: 743-6994.

Farmington, Thursday, April 17: American Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., UMF, 246 Main St.

Norway, Friday, April 18: Italian Lasagna sampler night, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Second Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, Main Street. $7.50, under 10, $3.50. FMI: 743-2290.

Mechanic Falls, Saturday, April 19: Silent auction and dance, 7 to 9 p.m., American Legion, Elm Street. $10. FMI: 576-0403.

Norway, Sunday, April 20: Basket bingo, doors 11 a.m., auction 12:30 p.m., American Legion Hall, Main Street. $10. FMI and tickets: 743-8679.

River Valley area

Bethel, Thursday, April 10: Grand Dérangement concert, 7 p.m., Bingham Auditorium, Gould Academy. $6, students $4. FMI: 824-3575 or www.MahoosucArts.org.

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.

Canton, Saturday, April 12: Chicken pie supper, 5 p.m., Ponemah Rebekah Lodge Hall. $7, $5 under 12.

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.

Rumford, Wednesday, April 16: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5:30 p.m., Eagles, 13 Oxford Ave.

Rumford, Saturday, April 19: All Male Beauty Pageant, doors 5 p.m., show 7:30 p.m., Eagles. Tickets: $10 at Eagles and Hannaford service desk.

Lewiston area

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

Lewiston, Friday, April 11: “Food for Thought” luncheon, noon, 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.

Lewiston, Friday, April 11: SMART Baby, 10:30 a.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: [email protected] or 513-3133.

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.

Auburn, Saturday, April 12: PTO auction, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Park Avenue Elementary School, 161 Park Ave. FMI and donations: www.parkavenue.auburnschl.edu/ or Carla, 333-6288.

Auburn, Saturday, April 12: Mt. Apatite hike, 10 and 11 a.m., Mt. Apatite, Small Road trail head. Hosted by Androscoggin Land Trust and LA Trails. FMI: 782-2302 or 782-2302.

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.

Sabattus, Saturday, April 12: Bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m., dancing until 9:30 p.m., The Jacques, Wales Road. Dinner, $6, dance $4, both $10. FMI: 375-4850.

Turner, Saturday, April 12: East Wind Trio Plus One gospel concert, 6:30 p.m., Turner Village Church, 139 South Main St.

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, Sunday, April 13: Breakfast, 8 to 10:30 a.m., 1327 Sabattus St. $5, kids under 5 free. Hosted by F.O.E. Lewiston Eagles. FMI: 786-6837.

Mechanic Falls, Sunday, April 13: Country Homecoming Show & Celebration, noon 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.

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

Lewiston, Tuesday, April 15: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., CMMC, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Tuesday, April 15: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: [email protected] or 513-3133.

Lewiston, Tuesday, April 15: Book buddies, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: [email protected] or 513-3133.

Lewiston, Wednesday, April 16: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., CMMC, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Wednesday, April 16: 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 16: Book buddies, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: [email protected] or 513-3133.

Auburn, Wednesday, April 16: 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 16: Teen Anime Club, 3:30 p.m., Public Library, Community Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Thursday, April 17: Art Van, 4 to 5:30 p.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: [email protected] or 513-3133.

Lewiston, Thursday, April 17: 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, Thursday, April 17: Auburn Teen Library Advisors, 4 p.m., Teenspace, Public Library, Community Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Thursday, April 17: Surfing for Parents, 6 p.m., Community Room, Public Library, Community Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Thursday, April 17: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., CMMC, 300 Main St.

Auburn, Friday, April 18: One-act play, “Unhappily Ever After,” 7 p.m., Kirk Hall Auditorium, CMCC. Free. FMI: 838-1722 or [email protected].

Auburn, Friday, April 18: Fashion show, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., East Auburn Baptist Church, 560 Park Ave. Free. Hosted by Women’s Ministry for females 6th grade and up. FMI: 782-0348.

Lewiston, Friday, April 18: Yard sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., New Life Community Center gym, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Lewiston, Friday, April 18: Babytime, 10 a.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: [email protected] or 513-3133.

Auburn, Saturday, April 19: One-act play, “Unhappily Ever After,” 2 p.m., Kirk Hall Auditorium, CMCC. Free. FMI: 838-1722 or [email protected].

Greene, Saturday, April 19: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Greene Fire Department, 106 Patten Road.

Auburn, Saturday, April 19: Bean & American chop suey supper, 5 to 6:45 p.m., basement, Sacred Heart Church, Western Avenue. $6, $3 12 and under. Hosted by Andy Valley Knights of Columbus Council 8742.

Wales, Saturday, April 19: Turkey supper, 5 to 6 p.m., Wales Youth Center, Route 132. Benefits Wales Presbyterian Church. Sponsored by Wales Presbyterian Women. FMI: Alice 375-8382 or Marilyn 375-6604.

Lewiston, Saturday, April 19: 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, Saturday, April 19: Stories with Judy D’Amour, 9:30 a.m., Public Library, Community Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Saturday, April 19: Yard sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., New Life Community Center gym, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

New Gloucester, Saturday, April 19: Bean supper, 5 to 6 p.m., AmVets Post 6, Route 100. $6, $2 under 12, under 6 free.

Auburn, Sunday, April 20: Crepe breakfast, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., St. Louis Church hall.

Auburn, Sunday, April 20: Sweethearts sing-along with Phil House, 2 p.m., First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St. $5 adults, $3 senior citizens. FMI: 783-0461.

Sabattus, Sunday, April 20: Breakfast, 7:30 to 10 a.m., American Legion Post 135, Island Road. $6, 10 and under $3. Benefits Oak Hill High School Scholarship Fund/Boys State.