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

East Dixfield, Friday, Oct. 3: Bean & casserole supper, 6-7 p.m., Mystic Valley Grange hall, Route 2. $5, under 12 $3.

Farmington, Friday, Oct. 3: Rummage sale, 3-6 p.m., St. Joseph’s parish hall, corner of Quebec and Middle streets.

Livermore, Friday to Sunday, Oct. 3-5: “Paint the Piazza” work party, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Norlands, 290 Norlands Road. Help appreciated. FMI: Kathleen Beauregard at 897-4366 or [email protected].

New Sharon, Friday, Oct. 3: Spaghetti dinner, 5-6 p.m., Cape Cod Hill School. $5, family $20. Benefits a student undergoing chemotherapy.

Phillips, Friday, Oct. 3: Chicken supper, 5-6:30, Phillips Elementary School. $7, under 12 $4. Sponsored by Shared Ministry.

Temple, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 3-4: “The Wild Flowering of Chastity” play, 7 p.m., Temple Stream Theater. $7. Seats limited, to reserve or FMI: 779-7084 or [email protected].

Turner, Friday, Oct. 3: Corned beef and ham supper, 5-7 p.m., Turner Center Universalist Church, Route 117, Turner Center Road. Donations welcome.

Canton, Saturday, Oct. 4: Chicken pie supper, 5 p.m, Ponemah Rebekah Lodge Hall. $7, under 12 $5. Take outs.

Fairbanks, Saturday, Oct. 4: Apple Festival, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Fairbanks School Meeting House, Route 4, 2 miles north of downtown Farmington. FMI: Patty at 778-4272.

Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 4: Spaghetti supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Henderson Memorial Baptist Church, Academy Street. $5.

Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 4: Ameranouche, Gypsy Jazz Trio concert, 7:30 p.m., Nordica Auditorium, Merrill Hall, UMF. $7, seniors $6, under 16 and UMF students free.

Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 4: Memory Walk to support Maine people with Alzheimer’s disease. To register or donate, call 1-800-272-3900 or visit www.alz.org/maine.

Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 4: Rummage sale, 9 a.m. to noon, St. Joseph’s parish hall, corner of Quebec and Middle streets.

Industry, Saturday, Oct. 4: New England boiled dinner, 5 p.m., Town Hall. $7, under 12 $3.50. Benefits United in Christ Presbyterian Church.

Jay, Saturday, Oct. 4: Lawn sale, 9 a.m.-noon, Historical House, Jay Hill, Route 4, by Jay Historical Society. Fill a bag for $1.

Jay, Saturday, Oct. 4: Bean and casserole supper with live music, 4-6 p.m., North Jay Grange 10. $6, 10 and under $3. FMI: 645-2910, 645-2217, 645-4628.

Jay, Saturday, Oct. 4: Bottle drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Head Start, Route 4.

Temple, Saturday, Oct. 4: Indoor lawn sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Town Hall. Benefits volunteer fire department.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, Oct. 4: Bean and casserole supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Eaton Memorial United Methodist Church. $6, under 12 $3.

New Sharon, Saturday, Oct. 4: Baked bean takeout, 10 a.m. to noon, Congregational United Church of Christ, Cape Cod Hill Road. $15. Includes apple pie. To reserve, call Mary at 778-2366.

Rangeley, Saturday, Oct. 4: Apple Festival, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Church of the Good Shepherd, Main Street. Food, crafts, chain saw carving. FMI: 864-5595.

Farmington, Sunday, Oct. 5: Film “Spirit of the Beehive,” 7 p.m., Lincoln Auditorium, UMF. Free. FMI: Sarah Maline at 778-7321.

Jay, Sunday, Oct. 5: Democratic barbecue with legislative leaders, 1-5 p.m., 1217 Franklin Road, Route 133. $5, all you can eat. FMI: Bonnie Samson at 645-2620.

Salem, Sunday, Oct. 5: Bean and casserole supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Community Building. Benefits cancer patients Eva Decker and Dave Frey. FMI: 678-2011 or 678-2874.

Rangeley, Friday, Oct. 10-11 6-8 p.m. and Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-noon: Rummage sale, 6-8 p.m., Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, Main Street.

Carrabassett Valley, Saturday, Oct. 11: Upcountry Artists’ art and craft show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sugarloaf Mountain base lodge.

Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 11: Contradance, music by Pineland Fiddlers, 7:30 p.m., Grange Hall, Bridge Street. $6, family $15. All welcome. FMI: 491-9928 or www.starleft.org.

Salem, Saturday, Oct. 11: Bean, casserole supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Community Building. Benefits Eva Decker and Dave Frey, who are battling cancer. To donate or FMI: 678-2011 or 678-2874.

Wilton, Saturday, Oct. 11: Square dance by Friendship Squares, 6:30-10 p.m., Cushing School. Casual attire. All welcome.

Carrabassett Valley, Sunday, Oct. 12: Upcountry Artists’ art and craft show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sugarloaf Mountain base lodge.

Farmington, Sunday, Oct. 12: 2008 Film, “Los Olvidados,” 7 p.m., Lincoln Auditorium, UMF Campus. Free. Hosted by Arts Institute of Western Maine and UMF Dept. of Visual and Performing Arts. FMI: Sarah Maline at VAPA 778-7321.

Farmington, Monday, Oct. 13: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 6 p.m., Franklin Memorial Hospital, 1 Hospital Drive.

Oxford Hills area

Norway, Friday, Oct. 3: “First Friday” gallery exhibit of works by Janet Gill, 5-8 p.m., Frost Farm Gallery, 272 Pikes Hill. Free. Light refreshments. Exhibit continues through Oct. 25. FMI: 743-8041.

Norway, Friday, Oct. 3: Opening reception, art exhibits by Murad Sayen, 5-8 p.m., Lajos Matolcsy Arts Center, 480 Main St. FMI: Aranka Matolcsy at 739-6161 or [email protected].

Newry, Saturday, Oct. 4: Fall Foliage Flotilla trip, 9:30 a.m., Mahoosuc Guide Service, Route 26, 7 miles north of Route 2. Bring canoe or kayak, personal flotation device and lunch. Register at 824-3806 or [email protected].

Paris, Saturday, Oct. 4: Rummage sale, 9 a.m. to noon, Good Cheer Hall, South Paris Universalist Church, 36 Pine St. $1 a plastic bag after 12:30 p.m.

Paris, Saturday, Oct. 4: Baked ham supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Deering Memorial Methodist Church. Adults $7, under 12 $3.

Paris, Saturday, Oct. 4: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. $5. Lunch counter open.

Sumner, Saturday, Oct. 4: 1st Supper, 5:30 p.m., Congregational Church, East Sumner. Donations benefit Youth Group. FMI: Peggy Bragg at 388-2074.

Norway, Sunday, Oct. 5: Fall shoots, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Norway-Paris Fish and Game Association, Buckfield Road, Route 117. $30.

Norway, Monday, Oct. 6: Art Adventures for students in grades 2-6, 3:30-4:45 p.m., Memorial Library Children’s Room, 258 Main St. FMI and to pre-register call 743-5308.

Mechanic Falls, Tuesday, Oct. 7: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-7 p.m., Vineyard Christian Fellowship, 90 Lewiston St.

Bridgton, Thursday, Oct. 9: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Bridgton Academy, Route 37.

Paris, Thursday, Oct. 9: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994, [email protected] or www.paris.lib.me.us.

Norway, Friday, Oct. 10: Film “Laurels,” 7 p.m., Lajos Matolcsy Arts Center, 480 Main St. $15, couple $25. FMI: Aranka Matolcsy at 739-6161 or [email protected].

Paris, Friday, Oct. 10: Spaghetti supper and bottle drive, 5-7 p.m, Paris Elementary cafeteria. $6, 12 and under $4, family of four or more $20. Benefits fifth grade trip to Massachusetts. FMI: Melissa at 890-6743.

Norway, Friday, Oct. 10: Ticket auction, preview items at 4 p.m., auction begins at 6 p.m., Second Congregational Church, 205 Main St.

Bethel, Saturday, Oct. 11; Bean and casserole supper, 5:30 p.m., United Methodist Church. $7, under 12 $3.

Bethel, Saturday, Oct. 11: Supper, 5:30 p.m., United Methodist Church. $7; under 12 $3.

Otisfield, Saturday, Oct. 11: Harvest dance, music by “The Suspects,” 7-11 p.m., Community Hall. $10. Benefits Volunteer Firefighter’s Association and Fire Department.

Paris, Saturday, Oct. 11: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m, Legion Hall, Church Street. $5.

West Paris, Saturday, Oct. 11: Buck-a-bag book sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Historical Society building, across from Library. FMI: 674-2004.

West Paris, Saturday, Oct. 11: Flea market and craft fair, doors open at 8:30 a.m., Grange Hall, Church Street. For table rental, call 674-3241.

Oxford, Sunday, Oct. 12: Adopt-a-Dog-A-Thon, 1-4 p.m., Alternative Modular Homes, 470 Main St., Route 26. Free, donations to favorite organization welcome. FMI: www.adoptadogathon.com. or call 539-4800.

Waterford, Sunday, Oct. 12: Fall Foliage Race, 1 mile fun run 11:30 a.m., 5K at noon, Waterford Commons. Prizes, medals, and door prizes. On-line registration at active.com. FMI: George Ames 583-2603, [email protected].

Norway, Monday, Oct. 13: Art Adventures, 3:30-4:45 p.m., Norway Memorial Library. Free. For students in grades 2-6. Pre-registration required. FMI and to register: Norway Library Children’s Room, 743-5308.

Locke Mills, Tuesday, Oct. 14: Harvest supper dance, 5:30 p.m., Legion Hall. Doors open at 4 p.m. Music by the Richard Felt Orchestra. $10, children $3. FMI: Joyce Hathaway 674-2259.

River Valley area

East Dixfield, Friday, Oct. 3: Bean & casserole supper, 6-7 p.m., Mystic Valley Grange hall, Route 2. $5, under 12 $3.

Canton, Saturday, Oct. 4: Chicken pie supper, 5 p.m, Ponemah Rebekah Lodge Hall. $7, under 12 $5. Takeouts.

Rumford, Saturday, Oct. 4: Spaghetti dinner, 4-6:30 p.m., VFW, Waldo Street. Dance follows 8 p.m. to midnight. $8, under 12 $5. Bake sale, auction, raffles. Benefits Marie (Bouthot) Casey, breast cancer patient. To make a donation, call Angel at 364-4815.

Rumford, Saturday, Oct. 4: Supper, 4:45 p.m., St. John’s Parish Hall. $6, under 12 $3. Take out available.

Rumford, Saturday, Oct. 4: Supper, 5-6 p.m., United Methodist Church fellowship hall, Linnell Street. $6, children $3. FMI: Jean Hersey 364-9660.

Dixfield, Monday, Oct. 6: Preschool story time, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.

Rumford, Wednesday, Oct. 8: Story time for ages 2-5, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room. FMI: 364-3661.

Rumford, Wednesday, Oct. 8: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-6 p.m., American Legion, 184 Congress St.

Rumford, Wednesday, Oct. 8: Author’s night, 6-7:30 p.m., Rumford Elementary School, York Street. Chris Van Dusen, author and illustrator known for Mr. Magee books, is the author.

Bethel, Saturday, Oct. 11: Supper, 5:30 p.m., United Methodist Church. $7; under 12 $3.

Peru, Saturday, Oct. 11: Texas Hold’em tournament, 10 a.m., American Legion Post 199. $30. To sign up: Jim, 364-4713.

Rumford, Saturday, Oct. 11: Barbecue turkey roast, 5 p.m., Blazing Star Lodge, Route 232, Rumford Corner. $8, under 12 $4. Take outs. Sponsored by Royal Arch Chapter #56. FMI: Joe Roy at 364-4715.

Lewiston area

Auburn, Friday, Oct. 3: Ham supper, 5-6:30 p.m., VFW, 588 Minot Ave. $6, under 10 $3. Benefits Veterans programs. FMI: 782-2856.

Lewiston, Friday, Oct. 3: Babytime story time for up to 2 years, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133, [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.

Turner, Friday, Oct. 3: Corned beef and ham supper, 5-7 p.m., Turner Center Universalist Church, Route 117, Turner Center Road. Donations welcome.

Sabattus, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 3-4: Dominican Sisters Fall bazaar, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dominican Convent, 61 Lisbon Road. Benefits Loaves & Fishes and local food pantry. FMI: Carrie Bannister at 375-2692.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 4: Family time for babies up to 3 years, 10:30 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 4: Book winner awards ceremony for Liza Gaylord’s “Charlotte’s Frog Surprised”, 11 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. Book signing follows at Walden Books from 1-3 p.m. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 4: Show and tell with Ruth Freeman Swain, author of “Underwear, What We Wear Under There,” 2 p.m., Library Community Room, 49 Spring St. Families of ages 5-12. Reserve a spot at 333-6640.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 4: Open house and ice cream social, 1-3 p.m., Sixth Street Congregational Church, 109 Sixth Street. Sponsored by the church and Cub Scout Troop #567.

Danville, Saturday, Oct. 4: Bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m., Danville Grange. $7, children $4. Game party follows at 7 p.m. FMI: 782-4150.

Gray, Saturday, Oct. 4: Bean supper, 5-6 p.m., American Legion, 15 Lewiston Road. $7, under 12 $2.50, under 5 free.

Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 4: Twin Cities Marching Band Show, 6 p.m., Lewiston High School, 156 East Ave. $5, students and seniors $3. Concessions. FMI: www.mebda.org.

Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 4: Bean supper, 4-6 p.m., Holy Cross Church hall, 1080 Lisbon St. $7, 12 and under $3. Takeouts until 6:30 p.m. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 12,652. FMI: 240-3537.

Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 4: Reading Dog, noon, Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. To reserve a spot to read to a dog, call 513-3133.

Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 4: Memory Walk to support Maine people with Alzheimer’s disease. To register or donate, call 1-800-272-3900 or visit www.alz.org/maine.

Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 4: Lamb and chicken dinner, 4-7 p.m., Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 155 Hogan Road. $8, under 12 $4. FMI: 783-6795

New Gloucester, Saturday, Oct. 4: Willie Nininger performance, 7:30 p.m., Village Coffeehouse, First Congregational Church, corner of Church and Gloucester Hill roads. $10, children and seniors $5. FMI: 926-3260, 926-3161 or www.willienininger.com.

Poland, Saturday, Oct. 4: Yard sale, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Poland Community Church. Rain date: Oct. 11. FMI: Linda Laskey, 998-4227.

Pownal, Saturday, Oct. 4: Bean supper, 4:30-6 p.m., North Pownal United Methodist Church, 851 Lawrence Road. $6, children $3, under 3 free. FMI: Nancy at 688-4481 or Karen at 829-5470.

Sabattus, Saturday, Oct. 4: Bean and casserole supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Our Lady of the Rosary Parish hall. $6.50, under 12 $3. FMI: 375-6586.

Wales, Saturday, Oct. 4: Bean and casserole supper, 5-6 p.m., Wales Youth Center, Pond Road, Route 132. $6.50. Benefits Wales Fire Department. FMI: Alice at 375-8382 or Marilyn at 375-6604.

Sabattus, Sunday, Oct. 5: Breakfast, 7:30-10 a.m., American Legion Post 135, Island Road. $6, 10 and under $3.

Auburn, Monday, Oct. 6: Mom’s Morning Out, 10-11 a.m., Library Program Room, 49 Spring St. Bring child and meet other families for play. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Monday, Oct. 6: Interior design with Lynne Maxfield-Cole, 6:30 p.m., Library Community Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Monday, Oct. 6: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, 14 Great Falls Plaza.

Lewiston, Monday, Oct. 6: Craft with apples, 10 a.m., Toy Library at New Life Community Center, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Lewiston, Monday, Oct. 6: Kid’s cooking club for 7-14 years, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Limited to 8. Call 513-3133 to sign up. FMI: Denise at 755-3110.

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

Lisbon Falls, Monday, Oct. 6: American Legion Post 66 blood drive, 2-7 p.m., Holy Trinity Church Parish hall, 67 Frost Hill Ave. Appointments, 1-800-482-0743.

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

Lewiston, Tuesday, Oct. 7: Farmers’ Market, 2-6 p.m., Kennedy Park.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Oct. 7: Preschool story time for ages 2-5, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133, [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lisbon Falls, Monday, Oct. 6: American Red Cross blood drive, 2-7 p.m., Holy Trinity Church, 67 Frost Hill Ave.

Mechanic Falls, Tuesday, Oct. 7: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-7 p.m., Vineyard Christian Fellowship, 90 Lewiston St.

Auburn, Wednesday, Oct. 8: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Edward Little High School, 77 Harris St.

Auburn, Wednesday, Oct. 8: “Talking with Children about Alzheimer’s” by Alzheimer’s Association, 3-4:30 p.m., Clover Health Care, Common Room, 440 Minot Ave. Free. FMI: 1-800-272-3900.

Auburn, Wednesday, Oct. 8: Preschool story time for families of ages 3-5, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Oct. 8: Reading Dog, 5:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Call 513-3133 to reserve spot to read to a dog. FMI: [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Oct. 8: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Auburn, Wednesday, Oct. 8: Bird walk, Stanton Bird Club and Androscoggin Land Trust, 8 a.m., Huston Conservation Area. FMI: 933-2266 or stantonbirdclub.org.

Auburn, Thursday, Oct. 9: Read and Succeed for middle and high school students, 6 p.m., Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Thursday, Oct. 9: Peek-A-Boo Puppet Theater, 9:30 a.m., Toy Library at New Life Community Center, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Lewiston, Thursday, Oct. 9: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Thursday, Oct. 9: Art for ages 6-13 by Art Van, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133, [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.

New Gloucester, Thursday, Oct. 9: “Shaker art through history” talk with Br. Arnold Hadd, 7 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Library, Route 26. Free. Spinhouse exhibit open at 6 p.m. FMI: Leonard Brooks 926-4597.

Auburn, Friday, Oct. 10: Parent-child resource workshop for ages 1-3, 10-11:15 a.m., Library Community Room, 49 Spring St. Registration required. FMI: 333-6640 or FMI www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Friday, Oct. 10: Open Mic/Poetry Slam, 7:30 p.m., First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant. Free. FMI: 783-0461 or www.auburnuu.org.

Lewiston, Friday, Oct. 10: Food for Thought luncheon, noon, Senior College, USM L/A, presentation by Nel Bernard, “Artistry in Stained Glass”. Advance, $7; at door, $8 . Reservation by Oct. 9. FMI: 753-6510, usm.maine.edu/lac/seniorcollege.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 11: Family time for ages up to 3 years and siblings, 10:30-10:50 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 11: Reading Dog, 12 noon, Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. To reserve a spot to read to a dog, call 513-3133. FMI: [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 11: Bean supper, 4-6 p.m., Holy Family Church Hall, 607 Sabattus St. $6, under 12 $3. Handicapped accessible.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, Oct. 11: Bean, casserole supper, 4:45-6 p.m., Holy Trinity Church parish hall, 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.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Oct. 11: Supper, AMVET Hall, Route 100. $6, under 12 $3. Must reserve by Oct. 6, call Pat Kiley at 926-4232 or Joyce Hamilton at 926-4079.

Lewiston, Sunday, Oct. 12: 5K run/walk, registration at 7:30 a.m., run/walk at 9, start and end at Gas Works Park on Lincoln Street. $15. Held by New Beginnings and Central Maine Credit Union. FMI: 795-4077, [email protected], or visit www.newbeginmaine.org to register.

Auburn, Sunday, Oct. 12: Breakfast, 8-10:30 a.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $3.75/$4.75. Benefits Christmas party for children. FMI: 784-6883.

Auburn, Monday, Oct. 13: Drum circle, 6:30-8:30 p.m., First Universalist Church of Auburn, 169 Pleasant St. Free: no experience necessary. FMI: auburnuu.org or 783-0461.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Oct. 14: Preschool story time for ages 2 1/2-5, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133, [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Oct. 14: Farmers’ Market, 2-6 p.m., Kennedy Park.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Oct. 14: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.