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.

Jay, Friday, April 25: Spaghetti and meatballs supper, 5 p.m., VFW Post 3335. Cost: $7. Jam session to follow.

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, 9 a.m. to noon., 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.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, April 26: Rummage sale, 9 a.m. to noon, First Baptist Church. Sponsored by the American Baptist Women to benefit mission projects.

New Sharon, Saturday, April 26: Public supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., New Sharon United Methodist Church Annex. Cost: Adults $7, children under 12 $2. Sponsored by the Woman’s Society of the Church. Proceeds to current expenses and the building fund.

North Livermore, Saturday, April 26: Benefit Lawn sale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., North Livermore Baptist Church. Bake sale, also. Proceeds to youth trip to Estes Park Colorado.

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

Industry, Sunday, April 27: Mud Season Potluck Community Dinner, gathering time 4:30, dinner at 5 p.m., Industry Town Hall. Sponsored by Shorey Chapel. FMI: Lois Greenleaf 778-2580, Fran Brann 778-4224.

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].

Farmington, Thursday, May 1: Classified Employees Scholarship Committee Used Book Sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., UMF Olsen Student Center. Free. Book donations are welcome. Sponsored by UMF Classified Employee Scholarship Committee. FMI: [email protected], 778-7225.

New Sharon, Thursday, May 1: Read and Grow Story Hour, 10:30 to 11:30 p.m., Jim Ditzler Memorial Library.

North Jay, Friday, May 2: Opening of North Jay Methodist Paris House Thrift Shop, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., North Jay Methodist Paris House Thrift Shop, Rte. 17. Open every Friday and Saturday through Nov. 8. FMI: 645-4628.

Jay, Saturday, May 3: Spring Yard Sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Rose Parish Hall. Sponsored by the Daughters of Isabella.

New Sharon, Saturday, May 3: Family Baked Bean Take Out, 10 a.m. to noon, New Sharon Congregational United Church of Christ, Cape Cod Hill Road. Meal for $14. To reserve meals: Mary, 778-2366.

North Jay, Saturday, May 3: Public Supper, 4 to 6 p.m., North Jay Grange No. 10. Cost: Adults $6, children 10 and under $3. Tickets for raffles for our restoration fundraiser. FMI: 645-4628, 645-2910.

West Farmington, Saturday, May 3: Used Book Sale Literacy Volunteers, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Elk’s Lodge, School Street. FMI: 778-3460.

Farmington, Saturday, May 3: Seventh Annual Kid’s Stuff sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Old South Church. Silent auction, bake sale. Benefits Western Mountain Summer Camp Scholarship, Hippach Field Playground. Donation questions: Barb Marshall: 578-0286.

Wilton, Saturday, May 3: Public WECO supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Wilton United Methodist Church. Free. Meals served upstairs in Vestry for handicaps. Donations accepted to support outreach for churches in Wilton area. FMI: 645-2190.

West Farmington, Sunday, May 4: Used Book Sale Literacy Volunteers, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Elk’s Lodge, School Street. Only $2/Bag. FMI: 778-3460.

Farmington, Sunday, May 4: Greater Purpose in Concert, 6 p.m., Farmington Baptist Church.

Farmington, Monday, May 5: Cleaning Out the Closet, 7 p.m., The Landing, UMF Olsen Student Center. Free. Sponsored by UMF Campus Residence Council and The Landing. FMI: [email protected], 778-7346.

Oxford Hills area

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.

Norway, Friday, April 25: Open Mic Night, sign-up at 6:30 p.m., open mic begins at 7 p.m., First Universalist Church, 479 Main St. Cost: $3, refreshments available. FMI: Heather at 207-935-4505 or e-mail [email protected].

Oxford, Friday, April 25: Northern Lights Youth Choir Concert, 7 p.m., Oxford Advent Christian Church. Free. Christian music.

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.

Mechanic Falls, Sunday, April 27: Spring Spectacular Show, noon to 5 p.m., Silver Spur, Route 121. Admission: $6 nonmembers, $5 members and seniors, $2 under 12. Presented by The Down East Country Music Association. FMI: Jackie, 793-8884.

Norway, Sunday, April 27: Tea Tales & Tea Tasting, 2 p.m., Norway Memorial Library. Sponsored by Friends of Norway Library. FMI: 743-5309.

South Paris, Wednesday, April 30: Weed and Feed, 9 a.m. to noon, McLaughlin Garden Center, 97 Main St. Preregistration required. Additional parking at the Garden Gate on Western Avenue. FMI: the Garden 743-8820, www.mclaughlingarden.org.

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

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.

Paris, Thursday, May 1: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library. FMI: 743-6994.

Norway, Friday, May 2: Baby Boosters, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

Bridgton, Saturday, May 3: Children’s Hands-on Art Festival, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Steven’s Brook Elementary School. Sponsored by the Bridgton Community Center, Landmark Human Resources.

Bridgton, Saturday, May 3: Resist Aggression Defensively KIDS Inc., Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot St. 5-week program (every Saturday in May). Jay Partridge is trainer. Cost: $75. Class limited to 10. Preregister by calling Lorraine at 647-3116. FMI: www.radkids.org.

East Conway, N.H., Saturday, May 3: Benefit supper, 4 to 7 p.m., East Conway Community Hall, Main Street. Adults $7, children under 12, $4. Benefit Marcy Gilman, accepted to People to People Student Ambassador program. FMI: Patricia, 603-939-2262.

Oxford, Saturday, May 3: Barbecue supper, 5:30 p.m., Grace Fellowship Church, Poplar Avenue. Cost: Adults $7, children ages 6-12 $3, under 6 free. FMI: 539-9064, 674-2733.

Paris, Saturday, May 3: Spaghetti dinner, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Deering Memorial Methodist Church. Cost: Adults $7, children under 12 $3.

Paris, Saturday, May 3: Bike show, noon to 4 p.m., Maine Veterans Home, 477 High St. Sponsored by Vietnam Vets Northeast Motorcycle Club. Free admission, free registration. Refreshments. Donations benefit vets in home. FMI: Denny, 712-7957; Sailor, 595-1038.

Sumner, Saturday, May 3: Potluck supper, 6 p.m., Congregational Church. Bring a dish to share or a $5 donation. FMI: Cynthia, 388-2667.

River Valley area

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.

Mexico, Friday, April 25: Bake sale, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wal-Mart, Rte. 2. Benefits Brianna Shaw Teen Mission Trip to Belgium. FMI: Heidi Ferguson 369-0487.

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.

Rumford, Saturday, April 26: Free Seed Day, 9 to 11 a.m., Rumford Grange No. 115, Rumford Center. FMI: Vicki Ann Clark 364-2129.

Rumford, Saturday, April 26: Coffee House Spring Concert, 7 to 9 p.m., St. A/ St. John’s Church Hall. Cost: $5. All proceeds to Catholic Community of Western Maine Capital Campaign.

Dixfield, Thursday, May 1: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dirigo High School, 99 Wells St.

Canton, Saturday, May 3: Chicken pie supper, 5 p.m., Ponemah Rebekah Lodge Hall. Adults $7, under 12, $5. Take-out available.

Roxbury, Saturday, May 3: Polar Plunge, 1 p.m., Roxbury Pond 3rd Beach. Cost: $25 registration. Spectators welcome. All proceeds to Abbie’s Avenger’s relay for life team. FMI: 369-0221.

Lewiston area

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.

Lewiston, Thursday, April 24: Artist Talk, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., L/A Arts Gallery 5, 49 Lisbon St. Topic: Digitally photographing your work. Seating is limited, call L/A Arts to reserve a space: 782-7228.

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.

Casco Village, Saturday, April 26: Saturday Night Supper in the Village, 5 to 6 p.m., Casco Village Church United Church of Christ, Route 121. Cost: adults $7, children 12 and under $4. Organized and served by the Diaconate Committee.

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.

Greene, Saturday, April 26: Public bean supper, 4 to 6:30 p.m., VFW Memorial Post 11032 (next to Greene Central School.) Cost: Adults $6, children under 12 $2.50. FMI: Robert Hodgkins 946-5331.

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.

Lewiston, Saturday, April 26: Spaghetti dinner to benefit Lance Baker (severely injured in an accident,) 5 to 6:30 p.m., Pastime Club, Oxford Street. Cost: Adults $6, Children under 12 $3. FMI call 212-9724, www.help4lance.com

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.

Auburn, Sunday, April 27th: 10th Annual Letters for Literacy Scrabble Fest, 2:30 to 6 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn Riverwatch. Benefits Literacy Volunteers-Androscoggin. Registration required. Please call 333-6601 ext. 1321 or e-mail [email protected].

Lewiston, Sunday, April 27: Gospel Concert, 5 p.m., First Assembly of God Church, 70 Hogan Road. Music by Diane Muise of Muise Music Ministries. Free. Offering will be taken for Muise Music Ministries. FMI: 784-1079, [email protected], www.dianemuise.com, First Assembly 786-2636.

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.

Lewiston, Thursday, May 1: American Red Cross Blood Drive, 12 to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St. FMI: 775-2367 or 1-800-482-0743.

Auburn, Friday, May 2: Pork supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Auxiliary Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $6 adults, $3 children under 10. Benefits the Veterans programs. Sponsored by Ladies Auxiliary. FMI: 785-2856.

Auburn, Friday, May 2: Teen Open Mic Night, sign up at 5:30, start 6 p.m., Androscoggin Community Room., Public Library. Hosted by Teen Library Advisors group. FMI: Sally, 333-6640, ext. 4.

Auburn, Friday, May 2: Teen Open Mic Night, 5:30 p.m., Auburn Public Library, Community Room, 49 Spring St. Ages: 13-18. Sponsored by APL’s Teen Library Advisors. Refreshments served. FMI: 333-6640, www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Saturday, May 3: SPROUTS, a family lap-sit program, 10:30 to 10:50 a.m., Auburn Public Library, Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. Babies from birth to 36 months and care giver. Siblings welcome. FMI: 333-6640, www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Brunswick, Saturday, May 3: Luau Family Benefit Dinner/Dance, 5 to 10 p.m., Brunswick Knights of Columbus Hall, Columbus Drive. Cost: Adults $10, kids (12-6) $5, kids 5 and under free. Proceeds to Deb Bailey Schadler with brain cancer. Silent auction/raffles, and 50/50 drawings. For tickets and FMI: Patti Bailey 353-8014, Jen Larochelle 353-9549, or Andrea Goodenow 865-9440.

Gray, Saturday, May 3: Maine Primitive Skills School, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. FMI: 657-4977.

Gray, Saturday, May 3: Public Supper, 5 to 6 p.m., American Legion, 15 Lewiston Road. Cost: Adults $6, children 12 and under $2.50, under 5 free.

New Gloucester, Saturday, May 3: Two Old Friends: Mac McHale and Emery Hutchins, Songs from Ireland, 7:30 p.m., First Congregational Church of New Gloucester corner of Route 231 and Gloucester Hill Road. Cost: adults $10, seniors and children $5. Tickets available at door. Sponsored by Village Coffee House of New Gloucester. FMI: Julie or Michael Fralich 926-3161 or the church office 926-3260.

Pownal, Saturday, May 3: Baked Bean Supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., North Pownal United Methodist Church, 871 Lawrence Road. Cost: Adults $6, children $3, under 3 free. FMI: Caron 688-4101, Nancy 688-4481.

Turner, Saturday, May 3: Turner Athletic Association Bottle Drive, all day, Schrepp’s Bottle Redemption. All proceeds to TAA fund. Drop off bottles at Schrepp’s ahead of time (let them know it’s for TAA).

Auburn, Sunday, May 4: Annual Habitat for Humanity Breakfast, 7:30 a.m. to noon, St. Philip’s Church. Cost: adults $5, children under 12 $3, and a $20 cap on larger families. Proceeds to build a house.

Lewiston, Sunday, May 4: New Life Drama Presentation, 5 p.m., First Assembly of God Church, 70 Hogan Road. FMI: First Assembly 786-2636.

Sabattus, Sunday, May 4: Monthly Breakfast, 7:30 to 10 a.m., American Legion Post No. 135. Cost: Adults $6, 10 and under $3.

Auburn, Monday, May 5: American Red Cross Blood Drive, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Edward Little High School, 77 Harris St.

Auburn, Monday, May 5: The Camping Life, 6 p.m., Auburn Public Library, Children’s Program Room, 49 Spring St. Presenter: Rick Abare, executive director of the Maine Campground Owner’s Association. Free. FMI: 333-6640, www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Monday, May 5: Mom’s Morning Out, 11 a.m., Auburn Public Library, Children’s Program Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640, www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Tuesday, May 6: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., CMMC, 300 Main St.

Sabattus, Tuesday, May 6: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Oak Hill High School, 56 School Rd.