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, Oct. 17: Fish chowder luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Fairbanks Union Church. $7, eat in or take out, 778-4705 for delivery.

Chesterville, Saturday, Oct. 18: Bean and harvest supper, 4-6 p.m., Grange Hall. $6, children $3.

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.

Jay, Saturday, Oct. 18: Indoor yard and bake sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., VFW Post 3335, Route 133. Hosted by Men’s Auxiliary.

Livermore, Saturday, Oct. 18: LaClaire Family concert, 7 p.m., North Livermore Baptist Church, 555 Federal Road. Free will offering, refreshments.

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. FMI: John at 450-6448, Bonnie at 897-6755 or www.applepumpkinfestival.org.

New Vineyard, Saturday, Oct. 18: “Journey Home” gospel concert, 6:30 p.m., Mountain View Bible Church. FMI: 684-3252.

Rangeley, Saturday, Oct. 18: Bean supper, 5-7 p.m., Church of the Good Shepherd, Main St. $7, under 12 $5.

Wilton, Saturday, Oct. 18: Food Pantry benefit supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Congregational Church, 386 Main St. Donations welcome.

Wilton, Saturday, Oct. 18: Miniature clay class for adults and students grades 3 and up, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Foothills Arts Center, 284 Main St., Suite 90. $15. Pre-register at 645-7117 or [email protected].

Wilton, Saturday, Oct. 18: Clay coiled vessel class for adults and students grades 5 and up, 10 a.m. to noon, Foothills Arts Center, 284 Main St., Suite 90. $20. Pre-register at 645-7117 or [email protected].

Wilton, Saturday, Oct. 18: Wilton Food Pantry benefit supper, 5 p.m., Congregational Church, 386 Main St. Free. Cash and check donations in any amount are welcome.

Farmington, Sunday, Oct. 19: Film “Uncle Tom’s Cabin,” 7 p.m, Lincoln Auditorium, UMF. $6, UMF students free. FMI: Sarah Maline 778-7321.

Wilton, Sunday, Oct. 19: Youth Fest, 12-4 p.m., United Methodist Church. Movie, crafts, food. FMI: 645-5005.

Strong, Thursday, Oct. 23: American Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mount Abram High School, 1513 Salem Road.

Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 25: World Marketplace Benefit fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Franklin Memorial Hospital, Bass Room. Crafted items, benefits Nicaraguan Women’s Clinic.

Leeds, Saturday, Oct. 25: Jerry Ellis concert, 7 p.m., Community Church, 128 Church Hill Road. $10. Raffles. refreshments.

Strong, Saturday, Oct. 25: Rummage sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., luncheon at 11:30 a.m., United Methodist Parish Hall, Main Street.

Turner, Saturday, Oct. 25: Harvest and turkey supper, 3-6 p.m., GAR Hall, Route 219. Donation. Takeouts. Sponsored by North Turner Presbyterian Church. FMI: 225-3370 or 224-7913.

Farmington, Sunday, Oct. 26: World Marketplace Benefit fair, 12-3 p.m., Franklin Memorial Hospital, Bass Room. Crafted items, benefits Nicaraguan Women’s Clinic.

Farmington, Sunday, Oct. 26: Film “Man of Flowers,” 7 p.m., Lincoln Auditorium, UMF. Free. FMI: Sarah Maline 778-7321.

Turner, Sunday, Oct. 26: Community hymn sing, 6:30 p.m., North Turner Presbyterian Church, Route 219. Refreshments.

Oxford Hills area

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 supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Mission Congregational Church, 15 Church St. $6, under 12 $3. Benefits new church roof.

Bolsters Mills, Saturday, Oct. 18: Chicken pie supper, 5 and 6 p.m., United Methodist Church. $7, under 12 $3. FMI: 583-9024.

West Paris, Saturday, Oct. 18: Public buffet with Finnish and American foods, 5 p.m., Finnish-American Heritage Center, 8 Maple St. $7, under 12 $3.50.

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].

Hebron, Saturday, Oct. 18: Ham supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Community Baptist Church. $7, 5-12 years $3.50, under 5 free. FMI: 966-2694.

Locke Mills, Saturday, Oct. 18: Ticket Auction, doors, 5 p.m., drawings at 6, Locke Mills Legion Hall. Benefits Telstar Alumni Association. FMI: Sally 875-3335.

Norway, Saturday, Oct. 18: Pot roast supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Masonic Hall, Temple St. Donations $6.

Norway, Saturday, Oct. 18: Rummage sale, 9-11:30 a.m., St. Catherine’s Church parish hall, 32 Paris St. Benefits youth retreats and charities.

Norway, Saturday, Oct. 18: Casserole supper, 4:30-7 p.m., Legion Hall, Main Street. Benefits David Hutchins, transplant patient. $8, ages 5-12 $5, 4 and under free. FMI: Stephanie Allen 743-7186.

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

Norway, Monday, Oct. 20: Art Adventures for grades 2-6, 3:30-4:45, Memorial Library’s Children’s Room. Preregister at 743-5308.

Hebron, Tuesday, Oct. 21: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Hebron Academy, Old Woodman Hill Road.

Norway, Tuesday, Oct. 21: Family playtime for ages 1-4, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Space limited. To register or FMI: 743-5308.

Paris, Wednesday, Oct. 22: Andrew Turner, local author of “Surfacing,” 7 p.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994.

Naples, Thursday, Oct. 23: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-6 p.m., Lake Region High School, 1877 Roosevelt Trail.

Paris, Thursday, Oct. 23: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Buckfield, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 24 and 25: Haunted Hayride, 7-10 p.m., Bessey’s Field, Paris Hill Road. $5. Refreshments available. Benefits class of 2009’s activities and graduation. FMI: [email protected].

Paris, Friday, Oct. 24: Halloween bash for school children, 6-8 p.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. Games, stories, snacks. Prizes for costumes. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Hartford, Saturday, Oct. 25: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Town Hall, Route 140. Sponsored by Community Church. Benefits local charities.

Norway, Saturday, Oct. 25: Karaoke with D.J.s “The Old Crows,” 7-11 p.m., American Legion Post 82. Food available. BYOB.

Oxford, Saturday, Oct. 25: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Public Safety Building, 701 Main St. Sponsored by Fire Relief Organization. FMI: Fran 539-4891.

Paris, Saturday, Oct. 25: Harvest banquet and auction, 5 p.m., Four Seasons Banquet Center. $25. Tickets at Oxford Hills Christian Academy, 10 East Main St. To donate to auction or FMI: Jeanna Packard to 743-5970.

Paris, Saturday, Oct. 25: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Oxford Hills High School, 256 Main St.

Paris, Saturday, Oct. 25: Chinese auction, doors open 3:30 p.m.; auction begins 5, Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. 50/50 raffle, $1 table, food available. Benefits Oxford Fair.

Paris, Saturday, Oct. 25: Church jumble sale, 8 a.m. to noon, First Baptist Church. Sponsored by Senior Social Center, benefits heating fund.

Paris, Saturday, Oct. 25: Supper and dance, supper 5-6 p.m., dance 7-10 p.m. with Jones Dance Band, Legion Hall, Church Street. Supper: $7, 12 and under $3; dance: $5 adults.

Norway, Sunday, Oct. 26: Longaberger basket bingo, door open at 11 a.m., bingo starts at 12:30 p.m., Legion Hall, Main Street. $10. Raffles. Refreshments. Advance tickets or FMI: 743-8679.

Norway, Monday, Oct. 27: Art Adventure for grades 2-6, 3:30-4:45 p.m., Memorial Library Children’s Room, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.

Norway, Tuesday, Oct. 28: Family playtime for ages 1-4, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Space limited. To register or FMI: 743-5308.

Norway, Tuesday, Oct. 28: Book club mixer with speaker William D. Bushnell, 7 p.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5309 or www.norway.lib.me.us.

River Valley area

Mexico, Saturday, Oct. 18: Bean and chop suey supper, 5-6:30 p.m., King Hiram Lodge, Route 2. $5, children $3.50. For take-out call 562-7263.

Rumford, Saturday, Oct. 18: Voices of Valley Competition, 6 p.m., Mountain Valley High School, 799 Hancock St. $5 advance, $6 at door. Benefits American Cancer Society’s Cancer Action Network. FMI: Diane Mitchell 357-8621.

Rumford, Saturday, Oct. 18: Bottle drive, 9 a.m. Benefits Expressive Movement dance team. Call 364-4919 for bottle pick up.

Dixfield, Monday, Oct. 20: Preschool story time, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.

Rumford, Wednesday, Oct. 22: Preschool Storytime, 10 a.m., Public Library. Ages 2-5.

Rumford, Saturday, Oct. 25: Chicken pie supper, 5 p.m. and 5:45 p.m., United Methodist Church, Linnell St. $7, under 10 $3.

Rumford, Saturday, Oct. 25: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m, Elementary School, Lincoln Avenue.

Dixfield, Monday, Oct. 27: Preschool story time, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838

Lewiston area

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.

Auburn, Friday, Oct. 17: Beef stew supper, 5-7 p.m., American Legion Post 153, 71 South Main St.

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.

Lewiston, Friday-Saturday, Oct. 17-18: Lewiston Senior Citizens’ craft fair, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Multi-Purpose Center, 145 Birch St. For tables contact 784-2926 ext. 207. Coffee and donuts. FMI: Lewiston Senior Citizens at 784-2926 ext. 207.

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

Lisbon, Friday, Oct. 17: Bean and casserole supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., VFW Post 9459, Route 196. $6, under 10 $3. Auxiliary meets at 7 p.m. FMI: 353-5291 or 353-2152.

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.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 18: Harvest turkey dinner, 4-6 p.m., Sacred Heart Church, Minot and Western Avenue. $8, under 12 $4. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 8742. For advance tickets, call 345-3661 or 577-3940.

Durham, Saturday, Oct. 18: Church fair and luncheon, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m, First Congregational Church, Route 136, across from the Bandstand. FMI: Sandra 353-8818.

Durham, Saturday, Oct. 18: Dance, 8 to midnight, Amvets Hall. Silent auction and 50/50. $8, couples $15. 21 and over, B.Y.O.B. Benefits Fire Department. FMI: Jodi 865-6411, Cindy 353-3138 or Kathy 353-6588.

Gray, Saturday, Oct. 18: Used book sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Library, 5 Hancock St.

Hebron, Saturday, Oct. 18: Ham supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Community Baptist Church. $7, 5-12 years $3.50, under 5 free. FMI: 966-2694.

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.

Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 18: Ballroom dance with D.J. Jeremy Goding, 7:30-11 p.m., Holy Cross Church Hall, 1080 Lisbon St. Chem-free. Sponsored by Adult Education. $7.50, $15 couple. FMI: Diane 783-0904 or Lorraine 224-7751.

Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 18: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Multi-Purpose Building, 145 Birch St. Benefits Gov. James B. Longely Elementary School and L-A Optimist Club.

Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 18: “Your Family, Your History” talk on ancestors of Quebec, 10:30 a.m., Room 170, L-A College, Westminster Street. Free. FMI: 786-3327 or 753-6545.

Litchfield, Saturday, Oct. 18: Dance, chem-free, 7 to 11 p.m., Litchfield Sportsman’s Club. FMI: Tom Pelletier, 268-9271.

Minot, Saturday, Oct. 18: Roast turkey supper, 5-6 p.m., United Methodist Church. $6, children $3. FMI: Allen Messer 998-6005.

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.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Oct. 18: Turkey supper and raffle, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Grange, Sabbathday Road, off Route 26. $4, under 12 $3.

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.

Sabattus, Saturday, Oct. 18: Pot luck supper, 4:30-6 p.m., American Legion Post 135, Island Road. $6, 10 and under $3.

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.

West Bowdoin, Saturday, Oct. 18: Public supper, smothered beef or roast turkey, 4:30 to 6 p.m., West Bowdoin Parish Hall. $7.50; 12 and under, $3; preschool, free. Sponsored by Woodlawn Cemetary Association.

Sabattus, Sunday, Oct. 19: Breakfast, 7:30-10 a.m., American Legion Post 135, Island Road. $6, 10 and under $3.

Auburn, Monday, Oct. 20: Mom’s Morning Out, 10-11 a.m., Library Children’s Program Room, 49 Spring St. Bring your child and meet other families for play. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Gray, Monday, Oct. 20: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., American Legion, Route 100, Lewiston Road.

Lewiston, Monday, Oct. 20: Kid’s Cooking Club for ages 7-14, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Space limited to 8. Signup at 513-3133. FMI: Denise 755-3110.

Lewiston, Monday, Oct. 20: 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.

Hebron, Tuesday, Oct. 21: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Hebron Academy, Old Woodman Hill Road.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Oct. 21: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Oct. 21: Farmers’ Market, 2-6 p.m., Kennedy Park.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Oct. 21: Making sensory bottles, 10 a.m., Toy Library at New Life Community Center, 134 College St. Bring empty plastic bottle. FMI: 782-1112.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Oct. 21: 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.

Auburn, Wednesday, Oct. 22: Preschool stories, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., Auburn Public Library’s Children’s Program Room, 49 Spring St.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Oct. 22: Bird walk, Stanton Bird Club, 8 a.m., Thorncrag Nature Sanctuary. FMI: stantonbirdclub.org or call 933-2266.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Oct. 22: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Oct. 22: Reading Dog, 5:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. To read to a dog call 513-3133. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Greene, Thursday, Oct. 23: Filmmakers Fran and Brooke Reidelberger narrate their film “Bavaria,” 7 p.m., Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. Free. FMI: 946-5311.

Lewiston, Thursday, Oct. 23: Art Van program for ages 6-13, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133, [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Thursday, Oct. 23: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

New Gloucester, Thursday, Oct. 23: Botany in Shaker art talk by Betsey-Ann Golon, 7 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village Library, Route 26. The 1816 Spinhouse exhibit will open at 6 p.m. with no admission.

Turner, Thursday, Oct. 23: Antique appraisal night with Jim Talbot, 6:30 p.m., History Museum, 4th floor, Old Leavitt Institute Building. One item per person. $5.

Turner, Thursday, Oct. 23: Autumn supper, 5:30 p.m., Turner Center Universalist Church. Donation appreciated. Cookbooks, $18. Sponsored by Turner Public Library.

Auburn, Friday, Oct. 24: Parent-Child workshops, 10-11:15 a.m., Auburn Public Library’s Community Room, 49 Spring St. For parents, children ages 1-3. Space limited; registration required. FMI: 333-6640, www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Friday, Oct. 24: SMART Baby/Home Visiting Week Celebration, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. Provided by Advocates for Children and Healthy Families Androscoggin. Discuss children’s developmental needs. FMI: 333-6640, www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Buckfield, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 24-25: Haunted Hayride, 7-10 p.m., Bessey’s Field, Paris Hill Road. $5. Refreshments available. Benefits class of 2009’s activities and graduation. FMI: [email protected].

Freeport, Saturday, Oct. 24: Ghosts of Freeport’s Past, lantern lit tour of Main Street, 7 p.m., tours begin at Harrington House on Main Street. $10, under 12 $5. Call 865-3170 for reservations.

Gray, Friday, Oct. 24: Halloween night hike, 6-9 p.m., Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. Regular admission fees. Rain date: Oct. 25. Wear costumes. Nature Store and Snack Shack open. FMI: 657-4977, www.mainewildlifepark.com, www.mefishwildlife.com.

Greene, Friday, Oct. 24: Filmmakers Fran and Brooke Reidelberger narrate their film “Bavaria,” 2 and 7 p.m., Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. Free. FMI: 946-5311.

Lewiston, Friday, Oct. 24: Babytime Storytime, 10 a.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 0-2, siblings welcome, also. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Friday, Oct. 24: Hands Day, exploring what hands can do/Rhymes, 10 a.m., Toy Library, New Life Community Center, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Lisbon, Friday, Oct. 24: Post 9459 Fish supper, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Lisbon VFW & Auxiliary, Post 9459, Route 196. $6, under 10 $3. FMI: 353-5291 or post commander & president, 353-2152.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 25: Bean supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Sixth Street Congregational Church, 109 Sixth St. $5, 6-12 $3, 5 and under free. For takeout call 782-7517.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 25: Turkey dinner, 5-6:30 p.m., Grace Lutheran Church, 757 Summer St. $7, 5 and under $3. Benefits Trinity Jubilee Center.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 25: SPROUTS family program for ages up to 36 months, 10:30-10:50 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 25: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Auburn Mall, 550 Center St.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 25: Holistic fair, Unitarian Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St. $2. FMI: 353-7532.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 25: Workshop “Pet Communication in the Afterlife,” 1-3 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St. $20. Space limited. Pre-register at 353-7532.

Greene, Saturday, Oct. 25: Bean supper, 4-6 p.m., VFW Memorial Post 11032, next to Central School. $6, under 12 $2.50.

Leeds, Saturday, Oct. 25: Jerry Ellis concert, 7 p.m., Community Church, 128 Church Hill Road. $10. Raffles. refreshments.

Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 25: Reading Dog, 12 noon, Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Call 513-3133 to read to a dog. FMI: [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 25: Halloween costume dinner and dance, social at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m., dance 8-11 p.m., Knights of Columbus Council 106, 150 East Ave. Music by Vintage. $15. Tickets must be purchased by Monday, Oct. 20. FMI: Leo Baillargeon 784-0389 or Bernard Carrier 782-6712.

Lisbon, Saturday, Oct. 25: Bean and ham supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Methodist Church, School Street. $6, children $2.50. FMI: 353-8951.

Poland, Saturday, Oct. 25: Fall festival, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Poland Community Church, Route 26. Magic show, games, silent auction, crafts, food.

Sabattus, Saturday, Oct. 25: Halloween dance, 7-11 p.m., American Legion Post 135, Island Road. Free. Karaoke. Prizes for best costumes. FMI: 375-4058.

Turner, Saturday, Oct. 25: Harvest and turkey supper, 3-6 p.m., GAR Hall, Route 219. Donation. Takeouts. Sponsored by North Turner Presbyterian Church. FMI: 225-3370 or 224-7913.

Auburn, Sunday, Oct. 26: Phil House and Dave Rowe concert, 2 p.m., First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St. $12, seniors/students $10. Benefits organ repair. FMI: 783-0461 or www.auburnuu.org.

Auburn, Sunday, Oct. 26: Breakfast, 8-10:30 a.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $3.75, $4.75. Benefits children’s Christmas Party. FMI: 784-6883.

Auburn, Sunday, Oct. 26: Crepe breakfast, 8:30-10:30 a.m., St. Louis Church, Third Street. $5, 5-11 $2.50, under 5 free.

Turner, Sunday, Oct. 26: Community hymn sing, 6:30 p.m., North Turner Presbyterian Church, Route 219. Refreshments.

Auburn, Monday, Oct. 27: Mom’s Morning Out, 10-11 a.m., Library Children’s Program Room, 49 Spring St. Bring child and gather with other families. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Monday, Oct. 27: Drum circle, 6:30-8:30 p.m., First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St. Free. Adults only. FMI: 783-0461 or auburnuu.org.

Lewiston, Monday, Oct. 27: Senior employment information, 10-11:30 a.m., CareerCenter, 5 Mollison Way. FMI: 1-800-655-6073.

Lewiston, Monday, Oct. 27: Cooking Club for ages 7-14, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Space limited. Sign up at 513-3133. FMI: Denise at Lots to Gardens 755-3110.

Lewiston, Monday, Oct. 27: 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.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Oct. 28: Farmers’ Market, 2-6 p.m., Kennedy Park.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Oct. 28: 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.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Oct. 28: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.