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, Wednesday, Oct. 29: Forum, referendum questions 1 and 2, 7-9 p.m., Fairbanks School Meeting House, Route 4, Strong Road. Sponsored by Wilton Blueberry Farm.

New Sharon, Thursday, Oct. 30: Story hour with crafts, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Jim Ditzler Memorial Library, 37 Library Road. FMI: 779-1128.

Turner, Thursday, Oct. 30: Book reading and signing by Julie Bigg Veazey, author of “Reckless Indifference,” 7 p.m., Public Library, 98 Matthew’s Way.

Farmington, Saturday, Nov. 1: Breakfast, 7-10 a.m., Henderson Memorial Baptist Church, Academy Street. $5, children $2.50.

Jay, Saturday, Nov. 1: Food and craft sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., North Jay Grange 10. FMI: 645-2910, 645-4628 or 645-2217.

Jay, Saturday, Nov. 1: Bean and casserole supper, 4-6 p.m., North Jay Grange 10. $6, children $3. Music by Narrow Gage. FMI: 645-2910, 645-4628 or 645-2217.

New Sharon, Saturday, Nov. 1: Bean take out, 10 a.m. to 12 noon, New Sharon Congregational United Church of Christ, Cape Cod Hill Road. $15. To reserve, call Mary 778-2366.

Farmington, Saturday, Nov. 1: Supper, 5-6 p.m., Old South Church, Main Street. $8.50, under 12 years $6. Benefits church youth scholarship program. FMI: Church office 778-0424.

Farmington, Sunday, Nov. 2: Film: “La Dolce Vita,” 7 p.m., Lincoln Auditorium, UMF. Free. Hosted by Arts Institute of Western Maine and UMF Department of Visual and Performing Arts. FMI: Sarah Maline 778-7321.

Jay, Sunday, Nov. 2: Maine Country Music Association Country Sunday, 1-5 p.m., Jay Community Building, Route 4. $6, seniors and members $5, ages 5 to 15 $3, under 5 free. FMI: Bing 645-2472.

Salem, Sunday, Nov. 2: A+E’s Hill Country Music, 1 p.m., Salem Community Building. Donations. Refreshments. Sponsored by Salem Pine Tree Club.

Dixfield, Monday, Nov. 3: Pre-school storytime, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.

Oxford Hills area

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.

Waterford, Monday, Oct. 27: Bridge group, 6:30 p.m., Waterford Library. FMI: 583-2729.

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.

Norway, Thursday, Oct. 30: After school bowling, 3-4:30 p.m., Hobbs Lucky Lanes. Registration required; forms at Town Office or at www.norwaymaine.com.

Paris, Thursday, Oct. 30: Preschool Halloween party, 10 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. Free. Rewards for costumes. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Paris, Thursday, Oct. 30: Halloween party for 12 and under, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Hamlin Memorial Library. Costumes welcome. FMI: 743-2980 or [email protected].

Norway, Friday, Oct. 31: Halloween Fest, 2-5 p.m., Norway Memorial Library and down Main Street. FMI: Norway Recreation Director Deb Partridge, 743-6651 or [email protected].

Norway, Friday, Oct. 31: Trick-or-Treat, haunted graveyard and house, 6-7 p.m., Norway Rehab and Living Center, 29 Marion Ave. Ages 11 and under. FMI: Georgia 743-7075.

Norway, Friday, Oct. 31: UNICEF Halloween Party, 5-7 p.m., Second Congregational Church of Norway, 205 Main St. Tickets 3 for $1; benefits United Nation’s Children’s Fund. FMI: church office between 9 a.m. and noon, Monday-Thursday, 743-2290.

Paris, Friday, Oct. 31: Halloween party devoted to helping kids and families volunteer to make a difference, 6-8 p.m., Oxford Hills High School. Sponsored by by Mossbrook Church, for kids 5-12. Free. FMI: Laurie McKenney at 336-2753.

Paris, Friday, Oct. 31: Story time Halloween fun, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. Free. FMI: Paris Public Library at 743-6994 or e-mail [email protected].

Waterford, Friday, Oct. 31: Waterford Library Halloween activities, Halloween story time for children 4:30 p.m., welcoming trick-or-treat visitors from 5:30-7 p.m., Waterford Library.

Paris, Saturday, Nov. 1: Turkey dinner, 5-6:30 p.m., Deering Memorial Methodist Church, Main and Church streets. $7, under 12 $3. Parking behind library and town office.

Paris, Saturday, Nov. 1: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Maine Veterans Home, 477 High St. Refreshment counter.

Paris, Saturday, Nov. 1: Rabies clinic, 10 a.m. to noon, West Paris Grange, 4 Church St. Sponsored by Norway Veterinarian Hospital.

Sumner, Saturday, Nov. 1: Chicken supper, 6 p.m., Congregational Church, UCC. Benefits Pilgrim Lodge scholarships. FMI: Peggy Bragg 388-2074.

River Valley area

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

Rumford, Friday, Oct. 31: Trick-or-treat with Grange #15, 5:30-7 p.m., Rumford Grange #15, Rumford Center.

Andover, Saturday, Nov. 1: Halloween cabaret ball, 8 p.m., Town Hall. $7 cash donation or bring unwrapped gift for child. DJ, food, and costume contest. Benefits Santa’s Helpers.

Rumford, Saturday, Nov. 1: Craft, food fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Legion Hall, by the American Legion Auxiliary.

Dixfield, Monday, Nov. 3: Pre-school storytime, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Library.

Lewiston area

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.

Auburn, Wednesday, Oct. 29: Preschool stories, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Public Library Children’s Program Room, 49 Spring St. Ages 2-5 and families. FMI: 333-6640, www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Oct. 29: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Oct. 29: Reading Dog, 5:30 p.m., Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Call 513-3133 to read to dog. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Oct. 29: Card party, 1-4 p.m., LSC Activity Room of the Multi-Purpose Center, 145 Birch St. $3. Door prizes, raffles, refreshments. Benefits Lewiston Senior Citizens. FMI: 784-2926 ext. 207.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Oct. 29: Toy Library mask making, 2-4 p.m., New Life Community Center, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Auburn, Thursday, Oct. 30: American Red Cross blooddrive, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Central Maine Community College, 1250 Turner St.

Freeport, Thursday, Oct. 30: Haunted walking tour of Main Street, 7 p.m., starts at Harrington House, Main Street. $10, under 12 $5. Call 865-3170 to reserve spot.

Lewiston, Thursday, Oct. 30: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Thursday, Oct. 30: Art for ages 6-13 with 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. 30: Talk on Shaker music by Mary Ann Haagen, 7 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Library, Route 26. Free. The 1816 Spinhouse exhibit opens at 6 p.m. FMI: Leonard Brooks 926-4597.

Turner, Thursday, Oct. 30: Book reading and signing by Julie Bigg Veazey, author of “Reckless Indifference,” 7 p.m., Public Library, 98 Matthew’s Way.

Lewiston, Friday, Oct. 31: Toy Library’s orange theme. Bring favorite orange colored snack and wear Halloween costume, New Life Community Center, 134 College St. Prizes, games. FMI: 782-1112.

Lisbon, Friday, Oct. 31: Auxiliary supper, boiled dinner with corned beef, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Lisbon VFW & Auxiliary, Post 9459, Route 196. FMI: Post home 353-5291 or Post commander & president 353-2152.

Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 1: Sprouts, family lap-sit program, 10:30-10:50 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. For parents and babies from birth to 36 months; siblings welcome. FMI: www.auburnpubliclibrary.org, 333-6640.

Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 1: Model train show, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Middle School gym and cafeteria. Sponsored by Railroad Club. $4, under 15 $2. Auburn Music Association benefits from sale of refreshments.

Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 1: Holiday fair, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Odd Fellow’s and Rebekah’s Home, 85 Caron Lane. FMI: Diane Tracy 786-4616.

Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 1: Bean supper, 4-6 p.m., Odd Fellow’s and Rebekah’s Home, 85 Caron Lane. $6. FMI: Diane Tracy 786-4616.

Gray, Saturday, Nov. 1: Supper, 5-6 p.m., American Legion, 15 Lewiston Road. $7, under 12 years $2.50, under 5 years free.

Lewiston, Saturday, Nov. 1: French night, 5 p.m. social hour, 6 p.m. meal, 7-11 p.m. dancing, Lewiston Elks Lodge #371, 1675 Lisbon Road. $25/couple, $15/person. Featuring the C’est Si Bon. For tickets call Martine Gagne 782-8297 or Elks Lodge 784-4801.

Minot, Saturday, Nov. 1: Hunter’s breakfast, 5-9 a.m., Minot Center Grange Hall, top of Minot Center Hill. $6, $3 6 to 12 years, 5 and under free. FMI: 782-4319.

Monmouth, Saturday, Nov. 1: Two Old Friends, 7 p.m., United Church Sanctuary, Main Street, $12. Roast pork dinner at 5:30 p.m. in Packard Activity Center. Dinner $5, $2.50 12 and under, and age 5 and under free. Sponsored by East Monmouth United Methodist Church. FMI: 441-3172.

Monmouth, Saturday, Nov. 1: Hunter’s breakfast, 4:30-9:30 a.m., Cottrell Elementary School, Academy Street. $5 all you can eat. Raffle. For tickets call Archie Wing 933-2589.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Nov. 1: Dear Claudia, 7:30 p.m., New Gloucester Village Coffeehouse, First Congregational Church of New Gloucester, corner of Church and Gloucester Hill roads. $10; $5 for children and seniors. FMI: 926-3260; Julie Fralich 926-3161, www.ngucc.org.

Pownal, Saturday, Nov. 1: Bean supper, 4:30-6 p.m., North Pownal United Methodist Church, 851 Lawrence Road. $6, children $3, under 3 free. Handicap accessible. FMI: Nancy 688-4481 or Karen 829-5470.

Sabattus, Saturday, Nov. 1: Bean and casserole supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Our Lady of the Rosary Parish hall. $6.50, under 12 $3. FMI: 375-6586.

Auburn, Sunday, Nov. 2: Ticket auction, drawing begins at 4 p.m., Edward Little High School. Held by John F. Murphy Homes Life Center and Navigator Community Support programs. $5, $10, $15 envelopes, dollar table, 50/50 raffle. Refreshments.

Sabattus, Sunday, Nov. 2: Breakfast, 7:30-10 a.m., Sabattus American Legion Post 135. $6, 10 and under $3.

Auburn, Monday, November 3: Mom’s morning out, 10-11 a.m., Library Children’s Program Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: www.auburnpubliclibrary.org, 333-6640.