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

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

Rangeley, Wednesday, Nov. 5: Community breakfast, 7 a.m., BMC Diner, Richardson Street. FMI: 864-5844.

Wilton, Wednesday, Nov. 5: Art class for grades 1-3, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Foothills Arts Center, 284 Main St., Suite 190. $10. Preregistration required. FMI: 645-7117 or [email protected].

Wilton, Wednesday, Nov. 5: Nontraditional doll clay class Part 1 for grades 3-9, 4-5:30 p.m., Foothills Arts Center, Bass-Wilson Building, downtown. $35. Part 2 is Nov. 15, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Preregister 645-7117 or [email protected].

Wilton, Wednesday, Nov. 5: Art class for grades 1-3, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Foothills Arts Center, 284 Main St., Suite 190. $10. Pre-register 645-7117 or [email protected].

New Sharon, Thursday, Nov. 6: Story hour with crafts and snacks, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Jim Ditzler Memorial Library, 37 Library Road. FMI: 779-1128.

Farmington, Saturday, Nov. 8: Christian music concert and meal, starting at 3 p.m. with a hymn sign, Farmington Baptist Church. At 4 p.m., Blue Grass Gospel; 5 p.m., special recognition of local veterans; 6 p.m., baked bean supper; 7 p.m., Greater Purpose concert; 8 p.m., Unite Ignite; and, 9 p.m., Widow’s Mite. Donations accepted. Proceeds to benefit Franklin County Ecumenical Heating Fund.

Farmington, Saturday, Nov. 8: Contradance, 7:30 p.m., Grange, Bridge Street. Music by North Star Sisters. $6, family $15. All welcome. No partner needed. FMI: 491-9928 or www.starleft.org.

Fayette, Saturday, Nov. 8: Chili and spaghetti supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Fayette Central School, Main Street. $6, children $3. Benefits Fayette’s “Keep me warm” fund.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, Nov. 8: Ham supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Eaton Memorial United Methodist Church, 28 Church St. $6, under 12 $3.

Phillips, Saturday, Nov. 8: Hunter’s breakfast, 4:30-9 a.m., Elementary School. $5, under 12 $3. Benefits 8th grade class trip.

Temple, Saturday, Nov. 8: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Town Hall. Benefits Fire Auxiliary.

Wilton, Saturday, Nov. 8: Square dance, 6:30-10 p.m., Cushing School, 585 Depot St. Casual attire. All welcome. Hosted by Friendship Squares.

Farmington, Sunday, Nov. 9: “Shoot the Piano Player” film, 7 p.m., UMF, Lincoln Auditorium. Free. FMI: Sarah Maline 778-7321.

Wilton, Sunday, Nov. 9: Music, 1 p.m., Wilton Methodist Church. Benefits Wilton Food Pantry. Donations accepted.

Farmington, Monday, Nov. 10: Winter Survival Fair, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Franklin Memorial Hospital.

Wilton, Wednesday, Nov. 12: Art class for grades 1-3, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Foothills Arts Center, 284 Main St., Suite 190. $10. Pre-registration required. FMI and to register: 645-7117, [email protected].

Oxford Hills area

Paris, Monday, Nov. 3: “Munschworks” stories by author Robert Munsch, 3:30-4:30, Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Bethel, Thursday, Nov. 6: Western Mountains Senior College’s Down Home Maine program, 4:30-6 p.m. at Bethel Congregational Church, Church Street. Talk on animal welfare. Free. FMI: call 665-2181 or 836-2576.

Norway, Thursday, Nov. 6: After school bowling for grades 2-8, 3-4:30 p.m., Hobbs Lucky Lanes. Get registration form at Town Office or www.norwaymaine.com.

Paris, Thursday, Nov. 6: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Bethel, Friday, Nov. 7: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Gould Academy, 39 Church St.

Harrison, Saturday, Nov. 8: Bean and casserole supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., VFW Hall, Route 35. $7, under 12 $3.50. Sponsored by Ladies Auxiliary 9328. FMI: 583-4713.

Paris, Saturday, Nov. 8: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street.

Waterford, Wednesday, Nov. 8: Supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Waterford Fire Station. Hosted by Waterford Fire Auxiliary. $7, kids $3, 5 and under free.

Paris, Sunday, Nov. 9: Veterans’ Day ceremony, 2 p.m., Maine Veterans’ Home, Multi-purpose room. Tours, refreshments. FMI: 743-6300 or www.maineveteranshomes.org.

Fryeburg, Monday, Nov. 10: American Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Gibson Recreation Center, 745 Main St.

Paris, Monday, Nov. 10: “Munschworks” stories of Robert Munsch, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or www.paris.lib.me.us.

Norway, Tuesday, Nov. 11: Family playtime, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Memorial Library, for parents/caregivers and children 1-4. Space limited. FMI and to register: the library at 743-5308.

River Valley area

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

Rumford, Wednesday, Nov. 5: Preschool story time for ages 2-5, 10 a.m., Public Library.

Bethel, Thursday, Nov. 6: Western Mountains Senior College’s Down Home Maine program, 4:30-6 p.m. at Bethel Congregational Church, Church Street. Talk on animal welfare. Free. FMI: call 665-2181 or 836-2576.

Rumford, Thursday, Nov. 6: Winter Survival Fair, 1-4 p.m., American Legion Hall. Free. Sponsored by SeniorsPlus. RSVP 1-800-427-1241.

Bethel, Friday, Nov. 7: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Gould Academy, 39 Church St.

Canton, Saturday, Nov. 8: Supper for Old Canton School House, 4:30-6 p.m., Old Canton Municipal Building. $6, 12 and under $3. Take outs. School open Nov. 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Rumford, Saturday, Nov. 8: Pork supper, 5 p.m., Blazing Star Lodge, Route 232. $10, under 12 $5. Take out available. FMI: Joe Roy 364-4715 or [email protected].

Rumford, Saturday, Nov. 8: Flea market, bake sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. Barnabas Church.

Rumford, Saturday, Nov. 8: Fall fair, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., United Methodist Church, Linnell Street. Silent auction, corn chowder luncheon.

Rumford, Saturday, Nov. 8: Spaghetti supper & dance, benefits Larry LaPointe Jr., supper 4:30 p.m., dance 7 p.m. to 12 a.m., Eagles Club, 13 Oxford Ave. Dinner $6, 10 and under $4. 50/50 drawing, Chinese auction, raffles. Dance $10.

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

Rumford, Wednesday, Nov. 12: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Public Library.

Lewiston area

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.

Auburn, Monday, Nov. 3: Maine birding trail, 7 p.m., Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 782-5238 or stantonbirdclub.org.

Lewiston, Monday, Nov. 3: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Nov. 4: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Auburn, Wednesday, Nov. 5: Teen Anime Club, 3 p.m., Library Community Room, 49 Spring St. Refreshments. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Wednesday, Nov. 5: Preschool story time, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. Ages 3-5. FMI: 333-6640, www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Nov. 5: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Sabattus, Wednesday, Nov. 5: Bird walk, 8 a.m., Sabattus Pond. FMI: 933-2266 or stantonbirdclub.org.

Auburn, Thursday, Nov. 6: Gingerbread man craft, 5:30 p.m., Library Community Room, 49 Spring St. $19. Coffee and treats. Space limited. Signup 333-6640. FMI: www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Greene, Thursday, Nov. 6: “It’s Great! Britain” film, 7 p.m., Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. Free. Doors open 6 p.m. FMI: 946-5311.

Lewiston, Thursday, Nov. 6: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Wales, Thursday, Nov. 6: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Oak Hill High School, 56 School Road.

Auburn, Friday, Nov. 7: Turkey supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $6, under 10 $3. FMI: 782-2856.

Greene, Friday, Nov. 7: “It’s Great! Britain” film, 2 and 7 p.m., Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. Free. Doors open 6 p.m. FMI: 946-5311.

Lewiston, Friday, Nov. 7: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 6 p.m., St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center, Campus Avenue.

Lisbon, Friday, Nov. 7: Shepherd’s pie supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., VFW Post 9459, Route 196. $6, under 10 $3. FMI: 353-5291 or 353-2152.

Pownal, Friday, Nov. 7: Christmas Fair, 2-7 p.m., North Pownal United Methodist Church, 871 Lawrence Road. FMI: Nancy 688-4481.

Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 8: SPROUTS family time for 0-36 months, 10:30-10:50 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 8: Book chat for grades 3-6, 1-1:45 p.m., Library Children’s Program Room, 49 Spring St. Games, refreshments. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 8: Ham dinner, 5-6 p.m., St. Louis Church, Third Street. $7, 5-11 $3.50, under 5 free.

Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 8: Winterberry Fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Woman’s Literary Union, 19 Elm St. FMI: Cathy Westleigh 783-9485.

Danville, Saturday, Nov. 8: Danville Union Church holiday fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Danville Grange. Raffles, luncheon.

Durham, Saturday, Nov. 8: Ham supper, 4:30-6 p.m., First Congregational Church, Route 136. $7.50, 6-12 $2.50, 5 and under free. FMI: 353-8818.

Gray, Saturday, Nov. 8: Bean supper, 5-7 p.m., First Congregational Church Parish House, behind McDonald’s. $7, 12 and under $3. Entertainment and door prizes. Benefits Open Gates Equine Rescue. FMI: 926-5570.

Lewiston, Saturday, Nov. 8: “Death with Father” dinner theater, 7 p.m., Holy Cross Church Hall, 1080 Lisbon St. $35. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 12,652. For tickets or FMI: 783-6860, 783-6781, 784-9000.

Lewiston, Saturday, Nov. 8: Bean and casserole supper, 4:45-6 p.m., Calvary United Methodist Church, 59 Sabattus St. $7, children $3.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, Nov. 8: Bean and casserole supper, 4:45-6 p.m., Holy Trinity Church Parish Hall, 67 Frost Hill Ave. $6, 4-11 $4, under 4 free. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. FMI: 353-5636.

Minot, Saturday, Nov. 8: Church fair, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., United Methodist Church. Door prizes, silent auction, cheese wheel, cookie walk. Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. FMI: Phyllis 345-5801.

Minot, Saturday, Nov. 8: Vendor fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Minot Consolidated School, 23 Shaw Hill Road. Benefits 8th grade trip to New York City.

Auburn, Wednesday, Nov. 12: Memory loss and dementia series, “Holidays, Reflecting on the Past and Present,” 3-4:30 p.m., Clover Health Care, Common Room, 440 Minot Ave. Sponsored by Alzheimer’s Association, Maine Chapter. FMI: 1-800-272-3900.

Auburn, Wednesday, Nov. 12: Preschool story time, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., Public Library Children’s Program Room, 49 Spring St. Ages 3-5 and families. FMI: www.auburnpubliclibrary.org, 333-6640.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Nov. 8: Amvets Ladies Auxiliary harvest supper, 5-6 p.m., Amvets Hall, Route 100. $8, kids $3.

Pownal, Saturday, Nov. 8: Christmas Fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., North Pownal United Methodist Church, 871 Lawrence Road. FMI: Nancy 688-4481.

Wales, Saturday, Nov. 8: Church fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Youth Center, Pond Road, Route 132. FMI: Alice 375-8382 or Marilyn 375-6604.

Winthop, Saturday, Nov. 8: Hunter and family breakfast, 5-9 a.m., Congregational Church, Main Street. Sponsored by Rotary Club.

Auburn, Sunday, Nov. 9: 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, Sunday, Nov. 9: Ski swap, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Auburn Middle School gymnasium. Drop off equipment 1-3 p.m. Saturday. FMI: [email protected].

Auburn, Sunday, Nov. 9: Basket bingo, 1 p.m., Hasty Community Center, Pettingill Park. Benefits library’s teen collection. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 2024.

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

Lewiston, Monday, Nov. 10: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 150 East Ave.

Gray, Tuesday, Nov. 11: Veterans Day closing for the Maine Wildlife Park, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. Free for U.S. military personnel and veterans.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Nov. 11: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Nov. 12: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., 300 Main St.