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, Friday, April 25: Fish chowder, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Fairbanks Union Church. $6. Eat in or takeout, 778-4705 for delivery.

Farmington, Friday, April 25: Rummage sale, 3 to 6 p.m., St. Joseph’s parish hall, Quebec Street.

New Vineyard, Friday, April 25: Campbell Gospel concert, 7 p.m., Mountain View Bible Church, Church Street. FMI: Rick, 684-3252.

Farmington, Saturday, April 26: Rummage sale, 3 to 6 p.m., St. Joseph’s parish hall, Quebec Street.

Fayette, Saturday, April 26: Bean and casserole supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Fayette Central School. $6, children $3, under 2 Free. Sponsored by Fayette Fire Auxiliary & Fayette Fire Dept. Benefits new Fire Station.

Wilton, Saturday, April 26: Auction, 6:30 p.m., Academy Hill School. Benefits Wilton Scholarship Foundation. FMI, donations: Ken, 645-3894.

Farmington, Monday, April 28: Crafts – magnets and glass picture, 7 p.m., The Landing, UMF Olsen Student Center. Free. Sponsored by UMF Campus Residence Council and The Landing. FMI: [email protected], 778-7346.

Farmington, Monday, April 28: Education job fair, 1 p.m., UMF Dearborn Gymnasium. Free. Sponsored by UMF Center for Human Development. FMI: [email protected], 778-7034.

Farmington, Monday, April 28: Crafts: Magnets and glass picture paperweights, 7 p.m., The Landing, UMF Olsen Student Center. Free. Sponsored by UMF Campus Residence Council and The Landing. FMI: [email protected], 778-7346.

Farmington, Wednesday, April 30 through May 4: “The Importance of Being Earnest,” 7:30 p.m., Alumni Theatre, UMF. $10, students, seniors $8.50, UMF students with valid ID $6. Showing on May 4 at 2 p.m. Tickets at Howard’s Rexall. FMI: 779-7084, [email protected].

Oxford Hills area

Bridgton, Tuesday, April 22: Earth Day walk, 10 a.m., Pondicherry Park. Meet at Bridgton Community Center, Depot Street. FMI: LEA, 647-8580.

Paris, Tuesday, April 22: Scavenger hunt, children grades 4 through 6, 11 a.m., Paris Public Library. FMI: 743-6994.

Bridgton, Wednesday, April 23: Book Fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Bridgton Hospital. Percentage of profits to Bridgton Hospital Fund. FMI: Pamela Smith, Director, Development and Community Relations.

Bridgton, Wednesday, April 23: Vernal pool walk, 10 a.m., Narrow Gauge Railroad bed. Meet at the LEA Lakes Center, 230 Main St. FMI, to register: 647-8580.

Norway, Wednesday, April 23: Story time for ages 2 to 5, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

Norway, Friday, April 25: Baby Boosters, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

Bridgton, Thursday, April 24: Book fair, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Bridgton Hospital. Percentage of profits to Bridgton Hospital Annual Fund.

Paris, Thursday, April 24: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library. Topic is Earth Day. FMI: 743-6994.

Bridgton, Friday, April 25: Animal tracking workshop, 10 a.m., Holt Pond. Meet at LEA Lakes Center, 230 Main St. FMI: 647-8580.

Otisfield, Saturday, April 26: Otisfield Fire Department open house and breakfast, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Spurr’s Corner Fire Station, Route 121.

Paris, Saturday, April 26: Mary Ukelady Hargreaves concert, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Children’s Room, Public Library, 37 Market Square. Free. FMI: 743-6994 or www.maryukelady.com.

Paris, Saturday, April 26: Chinese auction, bids 5 p.m., auction 6:30 p.m., Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. 10 for $2.50. Benefits Responsible Pet Care.

Paris, Saturday, April 26: Spring sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Deering Memorial United Methodist Church, 39 Main St.

Paris, Wednesday, April 30: “Weed and Feed,” 9 a.m. to 12 noon, McLaughlin Garden, 97 Main St. Pre-registration required. Free. FMI: 743-8820.

River Valley area

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.

South Carthage, Thursday, April 24: Talisker concert, pre-show jam 6:30 p.m., concert 7 p.m., Skye Theater, 2 Highland Drive. $10. at door. British and Celtic music. Benefits the New Skye Theatre Performing Arts Center. Call New England Celtic Arts 562-4445 for reservations and directions. FMI: http://www.necelticarts.com.

Andover, Saturday, April 26: Birthday supper, 5 p.m., Christian Education Building, Elm Street, by First Congregational Church. $7, under 12, $4. FMI: 329-1921.

Lewiston area

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.

Lewiston, Tuesday, April 22: Book discussion on “Fahrenheit 451,” 12 noon, Couture Room, Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Free. Part of the Big Read program. FMI: 513-3135.

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.

Auburn, Thursday, April 24: Polymer clay workshop, 6 p.m., Auburn Public Library Conference Room, 49 Spring St. Call Sally at 333-6640 Ext. 4 to reserve spot. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Greene, Thursday, April 24: Erica Brown and the Bluegrass Connection, 7 p.m., Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. Free. FMI: 946-5311.

Lewiston, Thursday, April 24: American Red Cross blood drive, noon p.m. to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Thursday, April 24: Art Van, 4 to 5:30 p.m., Lewiston Public Library’s Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 7 to 12. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, or www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Thursday, April 24: Hot Tamales, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Lewiston Public Library’s Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 5 to 12. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, or www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Thursday, April 24: “The Hollywood Librarian: A Look at Librarians Through Film,” 7 p.m., Callahan Hall, Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Free. Part of Big Read program. FMI: 513-3135.

Auburn, Thursday, April 25: American Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Central Maine Community College, 1250 Turner St.

Greene, Friday, April 25: Erica Brown and The Bluegrass Connection, 2 and 7 p.m., Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. Free. FMI: 946-5311.

Hebron, Friday, April 25: Pot-luck dinner/presentation on the history of the Western Maine Tuberculosis Sanatorium, pot-luck at 6 p.m., presentation at 7 p.m., town fire hall. Given by the Hebron Historical Society.

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

Auburn, Saturday, April 26: Sprouts, 10:30-10:50 a.m., Children’s Room, Public Library, 49 Spring St., for birth to 36 months. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Saturday, April 26: Book sale, 12 p.m., Community Room, Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Saturday, April 26: Bean supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Congregational Church, 109 Sixth St. $5, 6 to 12, $3, under 5 free. Take outs. FMI: 782-7517.

Auburn, Saturday, April 26: Woman’s Literary Union Mother-Daughter-Doll Tea, 1-4 p.m.; story times, 1:15, 2:15 and 3:15 p.m., 19 Elm St. $6; 12 and under, $2. Refreshments. Doll boutique. FMI: 783-8355.

Gray, Saturday, April 26: Used book sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Gray Public Library. Sponsored by The Gray Public Library Association. All proceeds to programs and activities of the Gray Public Library.

Gray, Saturday, April 26: Supper, 5 p.m., First Congregational Church, Route 115. $7, under 12, $3. Handicapped accessible. FMI: 657-4279, day of supper: 657-3279.

Lewiston, Wednesday, April 26: Reading dog, 5-6 p.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Reserve a 5 to 10 minute spot. FMI: [email protected] or 513-3133.

Lewiston, Saturday, April 26: Lecture: “Shaking the Family Tree: Global Surprises,” 10 a.m., Callahan Hall, Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Lecture by Barry Rodrigue. Free. Sponsored by the Maine Franco-American Genealogical Society. FMI: 786-3327, www.avcnet.org/begin.

Lewiston, Saturday, April 26: St. Mary’s annual Haiti yard sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Lepage Conference Center, 99 Campus Ave. Benefits Fr. Marc Boisvert’s orphanage in Les Cayes and St. Bonifice Haiti Hospital in Fond des Blancs. FMI: Moe Perron 777-8261, Shirley Perron 777-8280.

Lisbon, Saturday, April 26: Bean supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Methodist Church, School St. $6, children $2.50. Sponsored by Methodist Women. FMI: 353-8951.

Sabattus, Saturday, April 26: Bean and casserole dinner/dance, 5 p.m., Jacques’ Cartier Club, Wales Road. $6. Dance follows. $4. FMI: 375-4850.

Lewiston, Monday, April 28: Kid’s Cooking Club, 4 to 5:30 p.m., Lewiston Public Library’s Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon Street. Sign up by calling the Children’s department. FMI: Denise at Lots to Gardens: 755-3110, [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline. org/kids.

Lewiston, Monday, April 28: All-ages storytime, 6:30 p.m., Lewiston Public Library’s Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon Street. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www. lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Tuesday, April 29: Book Buddies, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Grades 1-6. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Tuesday, April 29: Preschool Storytime, 10 a.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Tuesday, April 29: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Wednesday, April 30: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Wednesday, April 30: Book Buddies, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Grades 1-6. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Wednesday, April 30: Reading Dog, 5 to 6 p.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Call to reserve spot. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.