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

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.

Oxford Hills area

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.

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

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

Paris, Thursday, April 17: Potluck supper, 6 p.m., Wilkins Community House, Plummer Hill Road.

River Valley area

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

Rumford, Wednesday, April 16: Historical Society meeting, 7 p.m., Municipal Building auditorium, Congress Street. Speaker: Librarian Karl Aromaa. FMI: Jean Hersey 364-8660.

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.

Rumford, Tuesday, April 22: RAAPA auditions, 6 p.m., Mountain Valley Middle School. Perusal copies at library. FMI: Anita, 369-0205.

Rumford, Tuesday, April 22: RAAPA Chorus rehearsal, 7 p.m., Mountain Valley Middle School. FMI: Jeannine, 562-4656.

Lewiston area

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, Monday, April 14: Lewiston High School concert, 7 p.m., Franco American Heritage Center. FMI: Brian 786-5282, [email protected].

Lewiston, Tuesday, April 15: Lewiston High School concert, 7 p.m., Franco American Heritage Center. FMI: Brian 786-5282, [email protected].

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.

Auburn, Friday, April 18: Musical “Unhappily Ever After,” 7 p.m., Central Maine Community College, Kirk Hall Auditorium. Free. Presented by Lakeside Players. FMI: 838-1722 or [email protected].

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.

Lisbon, Friday, April 18: Roast pork supper, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. VFW Post 9459 Ladies Auxiliary, Rt. 196. $6 adults, $3 children under 10. FMI: 353-5291, Thursday – Friday after 4:00 p.m.

Auburn, Saturday, April 19: Fabric and craft supply fair, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 106 Pleasant St. FMI: 784-1306.

Auburn, Saturday, April 19: Musical “Unhappily Ever After,” 7 p.m., Central Maine Community College, Kirk Hall Auditorium. Free. Presented by Lakeside Players. FMI: 838-1722 or [email protected].

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.

Auburn, Saturday, April 19: SPROUTS, 10:30-10:50 a.m., Auburn Public Library’s children’s room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

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

Lewiston, Saturday, April 19: Searching for spring peepers, 6:30 p.m., Thorncrag Nature Sanctuary, Montello St. FMI: stantonbirdclub.org or call 782-5238.

Lisbon, Saturday, April 19: Lasagna supper, 5-6 p.m., American Legion Auxiliary, Webster Road. $6, $3 children. Hosted by American Legion Auxiliary.

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.

Windham, Saturday, April 19: Lake Region Holistic Fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Masonic Hall, River Road. FMI: 428-4448.

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.

Lewiston, Monday, April 21: All-ages story time, 6:30 p.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Monday, April 21: Kid’s Cooking Club, 5-5:30 p.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Tuesday, April 22: Spring bird walk, 6-8:30 a.m., Bates College, Hathorn Hall, FMI: stantonbirdclub.org or call 782-5238.

Lewiston, Tuesday, April 22: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., CMMC, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Tuesday, April 22: Book Buddies, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Tuesday, April 22: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Auburn, Wednesday, April 23: Preschool Story Program, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., Auburn Public Library’s children’s room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Wednesday, April 23: Reading Dog, 5 to 6 p.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Wednesday, April 23: Book Buddies, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lisbon, Friday, April 25: Bean and casserole supper, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. VFW Post 9459 Ladies Auxiliary, Rt. 196. $6 adults, $3 children under 10. FMI: 353-2152.