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, Wednesday, May 7: Ladies community breakfast, 7 a.m., Farm House inn, Route 4. FMI: 864-5805.

Wilton, Wednesday, May 7: Early Bird Breakfast, 6:30 to 7:30 a.m., Wilton Congregational Church, 386 Main St.. Free. Lisa Laflin will speak on Homelessness in Franklin County. Donations accepted.

Farmington, Thursday, May 8: Service learning and civic engagement celebration, 11:45 a.m., Nordica Auditorium, UMF Merrill Hall. Free. FMI: [email protected] or 778-7037.

Rangeley, Friday and Saturday, May 9 and 10: Spring Rummage Sale, 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon Saturday, The Episcopal Church Women of Good Shepherd, Main Street. Proceeds benefit church and community outreach.

Farmington, Saturday, May 10: Luncheon, 12-1 p.m., Old South First Congregational Church. Free. Delivery available. Call 778-0424 during week or church kitchen 778-4438 on the morning for delivery.

Farmington, Saturday, May 10: Music: UMF Community Chorus spring concerts, 7:30 p.m., Old South Church, Main Street. $6, seniors and under 12, $5, UMF students free. Sponsored by UMF Dept. of Visual & Performing Arts. FMI: [email protected], 778-7027.

Farmington, Saturday, May 10: Bean and casserole supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Trinity UMC.

Jay, Saturday, May 10: Food, rummage sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., North Jay Grange. Light luncheon, takeouts.

Jay, Saturday, May 10: Country music show, 1-4 p.m., North Jay Grange. $5, 10 and under, $3. FMI: 645-4628, 645-2910.

Farmington, Sunday, May 11: UMF Community Chorus spring concert, 3 p.m., Old South Church, Main Street. $6, seniors and under, 12 $5, UMF students free. Sponsored by UMF Dept. of Visual & Performing Arts. FMI: [email protected], 778-7027.

New Sharon, Thursday, May 15: Story hour, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Jim Ditzler Library.

Oxford Hills area

Hiram, Wednesday, May 7: American Red Cross blood drive, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Sacopee Valley High School, 115 South Hiram Rd.

Norway, Wednesday, May 7: Story time for ages 2 to 5, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

Bryant Pond, Thursday, May 8: Speaker Jim Sysko, 2 p.m., Whitman Memorial Library. Free. Light refreshments. FMI: 674-2143.

Paris, Thursday, May 8: Story time for preschoolers, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library. FMI: 743-6994.

Bethel, Friday, May 9: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Telstar High School, 284 Walkers Mills Road.

Norway, Friday, May 9: Baby Boosters, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

Fryeburg, Saturday, May 10: Take-A-Chance auction, viewing 5-7 p.m., drawing 7, Forestry Building, Fryeburg Fairgrounds. Sponsored by Saco Valley 4-H Club. FMI: Barbara, Diane Gushee, 935-2248.

Bridgton, Saturday, May 10: r.a.d. KIDS, Inc. Program, Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot St. Teaching kids to “Resist Aggression Defensively” (every Saturday in May) $75. Call Lorraine at 647-3116, www.radkids.org.

Harrison, Saturday, May 10: Supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., VFW Hall, Route 35. $6, under 12, $3. Sponsored by Ladies Auxiliary 9328. FMI: 583-4713.

Norway, Saturday, May 10: Plant sale, 8-11 a.m., Dr. Terre Porter’s parking lot, 66 Paris St. Benefits His Place Teen Center. FMI or donations: Bert, 743-9503, 515-3000; Marion, 583-2534.

Oxford, Saturday, May 10: Supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Oxford Grange, Route 26. $7, under 12, $3.50.

Paris, Saturday, May 10: Ticket auction, doors 1, auction at 3 p.m., Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. 25 tickets $5. FMI: Lorie O’Neil 674-2503 or 890-0996.

Paris, Saturday, May 10: Swinging Bears Square Dance Club dance, 7-0 p.m., Oxford Hills Middle School, Pine Street. $5, non dancers free. Refreshments. FMI: Sue Corning 743-7176, Eleanor Herrick 782-4050.

Paris, Saturday and Sunday, May 10-11: Wildflower celebration plant sale, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., McLaughlin House. FMI: 743-8820 or www.mclaughlingarden.org.

Waterford, Saturday, May 10: Indoor yard sale, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Wilkins Community House basement, Plummer Hill Road. Benefit Congregational Church and Wilkins House improvement fund. FMI: Karen 583-2320.

West Paris, Saturday, May 10: Buffet supper, 5 p.m., Finnish-American Heritage Center, 8 Maple St. $7, 12 and under, $3.50.

Fryeburg, Monday, May 12: American Red Cross blood drive, 2:30-5 p.m., Gibson Recreation Center, 745 Main St.

Locke Mills, Tuesday, May 13: Supper dance, 5:30 p.m., Legion Hall, Gore Road. Richard Felt Orchestra. Supper by American Legion Auxiliary. $8, children $3.

Norway, Wednesday, May 14: Ron Laing, author of “African Adventure,” 6:30 p.m., Norway Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

Bethel, Saturday, May 17: Evening of Melody, 7 p.m., Gould Academy, Bingham Hall Auditorium, Church Street. $10. Benefits Melody Bonnema. FMI: 824-2517.

Buckfield, Saturday, May 17: Chinese auction, doors 12, auction 2 p.m., Buckfield JR/SR High School. Benefits Destination Imagination teams’ trip to finals.

Locke Mills, Saturday, May 17: Rummage, food sale, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Hosted by Ladies Circle.

Minot, Saturday, May 17: Roast turkey supper, 5-6 p.m., Minot United Methodist Church. $6, children $3. FMI: Allen, 998-6005.

River Valley area

Rumford, Friday, May 9: Dance, 7-11 p.m., Snowshoe Club. Members and guests.

Rumford, Friday, May 9: Indoor rummage sale and flea market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., St. Barnabus Church.

Dixfield, Saturday, May 10: Church (inside) yard sale, Chinese auction, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., auction 2 p.m., Dixfield Nazarene, 171 Weld St.

Rumford, Friday, May 10: Supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Rumford Grange #115. $7, under 12, $3.50.

Dixfield, Sunday-Tuesday, May 11-13: Presentation by Bob Flint, evangelist, Sunday 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., May 12 and 13, 6:30 p.m.

Dixfield, Sunday, May 11: Mother’s Day Tea open house, 1-4 p.m., The Bare-ly Inn, Weld Street. $15. Tickets at Hannaford in Rumford. Sponsored by Hannaford Team. Benefits Relay For Life.

Andover, Saturday, May 17: Roadside clean up, 8:30 a.m., Town Hall. Sponsored by Andover Service Circle & Roxbury ATV Riders Club. Bags, gloves provided.

Mexico, Saturday, May 17: Yard sale, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., 39 Pine St. Fundraiser for Abbie’s Avenger Relay for Life team.

Rumford, Saturday, May 17: Scrapbook day, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Eagles Hall. $20 advance, $25 at door. Benefits St. A’s and St. John’s Youth Ministry trip. FMI, tickets: Elaine, 364-4696.

Rumford, Sunday, May 18: Bowling tournament, Oxford Lanes. $25. Fundraiser for Abbie’s Avenger Relay for Life team. FMI, register: 369-0221.

Lewiston area

Lewiston, Tuesday, May 6: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: [email protected] or 513-3133.

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 Road.

Auburn, Wednesday, May 7: Preschool stories, 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: www.auburnpubliclibrary.org or 333-6640.

Auburn, Wednesday, May 7: Teen Anime Club, 3:30 p.m., Community Room, Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: www.auburnpubliclibrary.org or 333-6640.

Auburn, Wednesday, May 7: “Independent America: The Search for Mom and Pop,” 6 p.m., Auburn Library, 49 Spring St.

Auburn, Wednesday, May 7: Film: Cool LA meeting, 5 p.m., Auburn Library, 49 Spring St. Sponsors Maine Partners for Cool Communities.

Lewiston, Wednesday, May 7: “UV Light: What you see can hurt you.” 6:30 p.m., discussion on dangers, risks and steps to minimize damage to eyes. Refreshments, Optometric Associates, 168 East Ave. Free. To register: 784-3564.

Lewiston, Wednesday, May 7: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Androscoggin Bank, 70 Lincoln St.

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

Lewiston, Wednesday, May 7: 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.

Greene, Thursday, May 8: Denny Breau, accompanied by Frank Coffin, 7 p.m., Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. Free. Doors, 6 p.m. FMI call 946-5311.

Lewiston, Thursday, May 8: American Red Cross Blood Drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main Street.

Lewiston, Thursday, May 8: 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, May 8: Peek-A-Boo Puppet Show, 9:30 a.m., New Life Community Center. FMI: 782-1112.

Auburn, Friday, May 9: Open Mic/Poetry Slam, 7:15 sign-up, 7:30 show, First Universalist Church of Auburn, 169 Pleasant St. Free. FMI: 783-0461, www.uuauburn.org.

Bethel, Friday, May 9: American Red Cross Blood Drive, noon to 5 p.m., Telstar High School, RFD 1 Box 1220.

Greene, Friday, May 9: Denny Breau, accompanied by Frank Coffin, 2 and 7 p.m., Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. Free. Doors one hour before shows. FMI call 946-5311.

Lewiston, Friday, May 9: Baby Storytime, 10 a.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St.. Ages 0 to 2. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Friday, May 9: “Just Us” concert, 7 p.m., Multi-Purpose Center, 145 Birch St. $5 advance, $6 at door. Tickets at the Senior Citizens Office, Multi-Purpose Center, or from Lewiston Senior Citizens. FMI: LSC Office at 784-2926 ex. 207.

Lewiston, Friday, May 9: Food for Thought luncheon, noon, Senior College, USM L/A, presentation by Hugh Keene, “The Nature of Scientific Thought” Advance, $6.50; at door, $8 . Reservations by May 8. FMI: 753-6510, or usm.maine.edu/lac/seniorcollege.

Turner, Friday, May 9: American Red Cross Blood Drive, 7:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m., Leavitt High School, Lower Street.

Auburn, Saturday, May 10: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Auburn Mall, 550 Center St.

Auburn, Saturday, May 10: Holistic fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., UU Vestry Hall, 169 Pleasant St. $2, free with cat food, litter for no kill shelter. Workshop, 10:30 a.m. to noon: “Awaken the Healer Within: An Introduction to Reiki and other Energetic Healing.”

Auburn, Saturday, May 10: Roast pork dinner, 5-6 p.m., St. Louis Church. $7, under 12, $3.50.

Auburn, Saturday, May 10: Sprouts, family lap-sit program, 10:30-10:50 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. For birth through 36 months and a caregiver. FMI: 333-6640, www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Saturday, May 10: May fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Park Avenue Elementary School. Food, crafts, games.

Auburn, Saturday, May 10: Tag sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., United Methodist Church, Park Avenue. Benefits Youth Mission Team’s trip to Denver. FMI: 786-3783 or www.auburnmethodist.org.

Freeport, Saturday, May 10: May Celebration and Medieval Faire, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Merriconeag Waldorf School, 57 Desert Road. Free. FMI: 865-3900, www.merriconeag.org.

Durham, Saturday, May 10: Bean supper, benefits Ella, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Durham Masonic Hall, Route 136. $7, children $3. Bake sale, silent auction, raffle. Ella is a 2 year-old with cancer.

Gray, Saturday, May 10: Learn about lobsters, Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. FMI: 657-4977.

Lewiston, Saturday, May 10: Reading Dog, noon to 1 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Reserve 5 or 10 minute spot, call library at 513-3133. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Saturday, May 10: Bean supper, 4-6 p.m., Holy Cross Church Hall, 1080 Lisbon St. $6, 12 and under, $3. Takeouts until 6:30 p.m. Sponsor: Holy Cross Knights of Columbus Council 12652.

Lewiston, Saturday, May 10: Bean, casserole supper, 4:45-6 p.m., Calvary United Methodist Church, 59 Sabattus St. $6, children $3.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, May 10: Bean and casserole supper, 4:45-6 p.m., Parish Hall of Holy Trinity Church, 67 Frost Hill Ave. $6, under 12, $4, under 4 free. Family with children under 12, $15. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. FMI: 353-5636.

Livermore, Saturday, May 10: Spaghetti supper/dance, dinner 5-7 p.m., dance 8-midnight, K.C. Hall. Dinner, $5, dance $20 couple, $10 single. Benefits the Livermore Fire Dept. FMI: Renda, 897-3207, Don 897-4989, or Ann 897-2503.

Sabattus, Saturday, May 10: Bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m., The Jacques, Wales Road. Dancing follows. FMI: 375-4850.

Auburn, Sunday, May 11: Breakfast, 8-10 a.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $3.50/$4.50. Benefits “National Home for Children.” FMI: 784-6883.

Poland, Sunday, May 11: Smothered beef dinner, noon-1:30 p.m., Excelsior Grange Hall, 446 Harris Hill Road.

New Gloucester, Monday, May 12: Community forum on underage drinking, 6:30-8 p.m., Gray-New Gloucester High School Library. Free child care, food, and resources.

Auburn, Monday, May 12: Mom’s Morning Out, 10-11 a.m., Library Children’s Program Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640, www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Monday, May 12: Family story program, 3:30 p.m., Library’s Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640, www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Monday, May 12: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., KOC Lewiston, 150 East Ave.

Lewiston, Monday, May 12: All-ages storytime, 6:30 p.m., Library’s Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Tuesday, May 13: American Red Cross blood drive, 3-8 p.m., Bates College Chase Hall, Campus Avenue.

Lewiston, Monday, May 12: Kid’s Cooking Club, 4-5:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 7-14. FMI: Denise at Lots to Gardens 755-3110, [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Tuesday, May 13: Preschool Storytime, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 2-5. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Tuesday, May 13: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Wednesday, May 14: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., CMMC, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Wednesday, May 14: Reading dog, 5-6 p.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Reserve a 5-10 minute spot. FMI: [email protected] or 513-3133.

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

Lewiston, Thursday, May 15: 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.

Greene, Friday, May 16: Trike-a-thon, 9 a.m., Stepping Stones Early Learning Center, 301 Sawyer Road. Benefits St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. FMI: 946-KIDS.

Lewiston, Friday May 16: Artist talk, “Do I need a Web site?” 6:30-7:30 p.m., L/A Arts Gallery 5, 49 Lisbon St. Free. FMI, reservation: 782-7228.

Lewiston, Friday, May 16: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-6 p.m., St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center, Campus Avenue.

Lewiston, Friday, May 16: Babytime, 10 a.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: [email protected] or 513-3133.

Auburn, Saturday, May 17: Bean and American chop suey supper, 5-6:45 p.m., Sacred Heart Church basement, Western Avenue. $6, 12 and under, $3.

Bowdoin, Saturday, May 17: Spaghetti supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., West Bowdoin Parish Hall. $6.50, under 11, $4, under 2 free. Benefits Darci Wheeler LaPierre-Brown.

Gray, Saturday, May 17: Rick Charette concert, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. FMI: 657-4977.

Lewiston, Saturday, May 17: Car wash, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Victory Lane, Sabattus Street. Benefits Knights of the Sun, Order of DeMolay for Boys and Assembly 14, International Order of Rainbow for Girls. FMI: 782-3967, 998-2282.

Lewiston, Saturday, May 17: Reading dog, 5-6 p.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Reserve a 5-10 minute spot. FMI: [email protected] or 513-3133.

Poland, Saturday, May 18: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dunkin Donuts, 1385 Main St.

Sabattus, Sunday, May 18: Breakfast, 7:30-10 a.m., American Legion Post 135. $6, under 10 $3.