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, 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.

Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 11: Bean and casserole supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church.

Jay, Saturday, Oct. 11: Sirloin or haddock dinner, 7 p.m., LaFleur’s Restaurant, Route 4. Social hour, 6 p.m. Dance follows. Raffles. $30. Benefits Maine’s Paper and Heritage Museum. FMI: Claire at 897-3514 or [email protected].

Livermore, Saturday, Oct. 11: Meatloaf supper, 5:30-7 p.m., Victory Christian Church, Route 4. $5.50, under 5 free. FMI: 897-2024.

North Jay, Saturday, Oct. 11: Food and rummage sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., North Jay Grange #10. Light luncheon available.

North Jay, Saturday, Oct. 11: Country music show, 1-4 p.m., North Jay Grange. $5, children, $3. 50-50, door prizes. FMI: 645-2910, 645-4628, 645-2217.

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.

Farmington, Wednesday, Oct. 15: Novelist M.P. Barker discussing her novel “A Difficult Boy,” 7 p.m., Public Library, 117 Academy St.

Rangeley, Wednesday, Oct. 15: Breakfast, 7 a.m., The Town House, School Street. FMI: 864-3986.

New Sharon, Thursday, Oct. 16: Story Hour, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Jim Ditzler Memorial Library, 37 Library Road. Stories, crafts, and snacks. FMI: 779-1128.

Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 18: Dance, music by “The Legends,” 7-11 p.m., Elks Lodge, School Street. $20. Sponsored by Emblem Club #460. Purchase tickets at Mickey’s, Main Street, or call Chris 897-5209 or Shannon 778-4726.

Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 18: Dance, 7-10 p.m, free dance instruction at 6 p.m., Mt. Blue High School gym, 129 Seamon Road. Music by Al Corey Jazz Band and Mt. Blue High School Jazz Band. 1930-40’s attire or semi-formal dress. $15, seniors and students $10. Purchase tickets at Mickey’s. FMI: Karen Beacham 778-3561 or [email protected].

Jay, Saturday, Oct. 18: Harvest ham dinner, 4-6 p.m., St. Rose of Lima parish hall, 1 Church St. $8, under 5 free. Benefits youth group convention.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, Oct. 18: Apple-Pumpkin Festival, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m, Livermore Falls Rec field. Music, crafts, food, fun. Sponsored by Jay-Livermore-Livermore Falls Chamber of Commerce.

Oxford Hills area

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.

Oxford, Saturday, Oct. 11: Supper, 5-6 p.m., Oxford Grange #46, Route 26. $7, under 12 $3.50.

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

Paris, Saturday, Oct. 11: David Mallet concert, 7-9 p.m., Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School Auditorium. Tickets at www.wfltmaine.org. Benefits Western Foothills Land Trust.

Paris, Saturday, Oct. 11: Swingin’ Bears square dance, 7-10 p.m, Oxford Hills Middle School, 100 Pine St. $6. No charge for spectators. FMI: Sue Corning 743-7176 or Eleanor Herrick 782-4050.

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.

Bridgton, Wednesday, Oct. 15: American Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Bridgton Healthcare, 186 Portland Road.

Paris, Thursday, Oct. 16: Story Time, 10 a.m., Public Library. For pre-school children.

Norway, Friday, Oct. 17: New England boiled dinner, 5-6:30 p.m, Second Congregational Church, 205 Main St. $8, under 10 $4. Take out available. FMI: 743-2290.

West Paris, Friday, Oct. 17: Bean and casserole supper, 5-6:30, Mission Congregational Church, 15 Church St. $6, under 12 $3.

Bryant Pond, Saturday, Oct. 18: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Woodstock School, 224 Rumford Ave. Table rentals $10. Sponsored by Woodstock PTA. FMI: 665-2228 or Stacy at [email protected].

Paris, Saturday, Oct. 18: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m, Legion Hall, Church Street. $5.

River Valley area

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.

Mexico, Saturday, Oct. 11: Supper, 5 p.m., Mexico U.C.C. $7, under 12 years $3. Takeouts after 5:30 p.m.

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.

Rumford, Sunday, Oct. 12: Dinner, noon-1:30 p.m., Rumford Grange #115, Rumford Center. $7, under 12 $3.50. Takeouts.

Rumford, Wednesday, Oct. 15: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 56 Rumford Ave. FMI: 364-3661.

Lewiston area

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.

Greene, Thursday and Friday, Oct. 9, 10: Rudy Thurau will narrate film “My Calfornia Adventure” 7 p.m. Thursday, 2 and 7 p.m. Friday, Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. Free 946-5311

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.

Lewiston, Thursday, Oct. 9: “You the Man,” performance addressing dating violence, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., Upstairs Student Lounge, University of Southern Maine Lewiston Auburn Campus. FMI: www.addverbproductions.com, 753-6547 or e-mail: [email protected].

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.

Lewiston, Friday, Oct. 10: Spaghetti dinner and dance, dinner 6-8 p.m., Elk’s Lodge, 1675 Lisbon St. $8 each, two for $15, under 10 $4. Benefits Stephanie Williams. FMI: Stacy Williams at 576-1405.

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

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.

Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 11: Bean and casserole supper, 4:45-6 p.m., Calvary United Methodist Church, 59 Sabattus St. $7, children $3.

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.

Minot, Saturday, Oct. 11: Supper, 4:30-6 p.m., West Minot Grange hall. Use Route 124. $7, children $3.

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.

Pownal, Saturday, Oct. 11: Ham supper, 4:30-6 p.m., North Pownal United Methodist Church, 871 Lawrence Road. $7, children $3.50. FMI: Caron at 688-4101.

Sabattus, Saturday, Oct. 11: Bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m., Jacques Cartier Club, Wales Road. Dancing follows. $10 for both, $5 dance. FMI: 375-4850.

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.

Auburn, Wednesday, Oct. 15: Teen Anime Club, 3 p.m, Library Community Room, 49 Spring St. Refreshments. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Wednesday, Oct. 15: Preschool story time, 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Oct. 15: Reading and making tails, 2-4 p.m., Toy Library at New Life Community Center, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Oct. 15: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Oct. 15: Reading Dog, 5:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. To reserve spot to read to a dog, call 513-3133. FMI: [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Oct. 15: Spaghetti supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Holy Cross Church hall, 1080 Lisbon St. $6, 6-12 years $3, under 6 free. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 12,652 and Trinity Catholic School.

Sabattus, Wednesday, Oct. 15: Auxiliary card party, 6 p.m., American Legion Post 135, Island Road. $2.

Auburn, Thursday, Oct. 16: Tapping Wind Power to Help Solve Maine’s Energy Crisis, noon-2 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Free. Refreshments. FMI: www.auburnpubliclibrary.org, 333-6640.

Lewiston, Thursday, Oct. 16: Mini Mainers In Movement, 10 a.m., Toy Library, New Life Community Center, 134 College St. $5. FMI: 782-1112.

Lewiston, Thursday, Oct. 16: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Thursday, Oct. 16: Art Van, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 6-13. FMI: 513-3133, [email protected], www.lplonline.org/kids.

New Gloucester, Thursday, Oct. 16: Talk: Chris Becksvoort “Shaker Craftsmanship in Wood,” 7 p.m., Shaker Library, Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26.

Auburn, Friday, Oct. 17: 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.

Lewiston, Friday, Oct. 17: 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.

Lisbon, Friday, Oct. 17: American Red Cross blood drive, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Lisbon High School, 591 Lisbon St.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 18: Central Maine Community College open house, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., CMCC, 1250 Turner St. FMI: 755-5273, 1-800-891-2002 or www.cmcc.edu.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 18: SPROUTS family time for children up to 3 years, 10:30-10:50 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibary.org.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 18: Halloween storytime and activity, 9:30 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibary.org.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 18: Book chat for grades 3-6, 1-1:45 p.m., Library Children’s Program Room, 49 Spring St. Refreshments and games. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibary.org.

Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 18: Reading Dog, 12 noon, Library Children’s department, 200 Lisbon St. To read to a dog, call 513-3133. FMI: [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 18: “Laughter and Lyrics” dinner and variety show, 5:30 p.m., Elks Lodge, 1675 Lisbon Road. $15. Benefits Elks Charities. For advance seating, call 784-4801.

Minot, Saturday, Oct. 18: Dance, 6-9 p.m., West Minot Grange, routes 119 and 124. $5, under 10 $3. Benefits 5th and 6th graders’ school trip.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Oct. 18: Bean supper, 5-6 p.m., Amvets Post 6. $6, 6-11 years $2, under 6 free.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Oct. 18: Community Fair, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Fairgrounds, Bald Hill Road. Car show, bake-off, balloon rides, crafts, fireworks and more. FMI: 926-4126 ext. 7 or 926-4840.

Poland, Saturday, Oct. 18: Spook Walk, 7-9 p.m, Range Pond Campground, 94 Plains Road. $3. Sponsored by Poland Fire Rescue Benevolent Association. FMI: 998-2626 or 998-4689.

Wales, Saturday, Oct. 18: Turkey supper, 5-6 p.m., Youth Center, Pond Road, Route 132. $7. FMI: Alice 375-8382 or Marilyn 375-6604.