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.

Rangeley, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 7-8: “Seussical” play, 7 p.m., Lakeside Theatre. $8. FMI: Chamber of Commerce 864-5364.

Farmington, Saturday, Nov. 8: Ski sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Mt. Blue High School. Drop off equipment Friday from 5-8 p.m. for $.50 per item. Sponsored by Farmington Ski Club. FMI: 778-9031 or www.titcombmountain.com.

Farmington, Saturday, Nov. 8: Community luncheon, 12-1 p.m., Old South First Congregational Church. For delivery call 778-0424 or 778-4438.

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.

Rangeley, Saturday, Nov. 8: Holiday fair, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Episcopal Church undercroft, Main Street.

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

Vienna, Saturday, Nov. 8: Hunter’s supper, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Community Room. Sponsored by Fire Department. FMI: Steve 293-9308.

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.

Farmington, Sunday, Nov. 9: Bean and casserole supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church.

Rangeley, Sunday, Nov. 9: “Seussical” play, 2 p.m., Lakeside Theatre. $5. FMI: Chamber of Commerce 864-5364.

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].

Livermore Falls, Friday, Nov. 14: Winter Survival Fair, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Murray Hall. RSVP to SeniorsPlus at 1-800-427-1241.

Farmington, Saturday, Nov. 15: Turkey luncheon, 12-1 p.m., Henderson Memorial Baptist Church, Academy Street. Free.

Farmington, Saturday, Nov. 15: Auction, 6 p.m., preview 5 p.m., Franklin Memorial Hospital, Bass Room-Ben Franklin Center. Benefits United Way. FMI: 778-5045 or [email protected].

Oxford Hills area

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.

Paris, Friday, Nov. 7: Roast pork supper, 5-6:30 p.m., First Congregational Church, 17 East Main St. $8, under 12 $5. Benefits heating fuel assistance.

West Paris, Friday, Nov. 7: Canned foods donation drive for Woodstock Food Pantry, 8:30-11 a.m., pickup by Forestdale School students.

Bethel, Saturday, Nov. 8: Turkey supper, 5 p.m., Alder River Grange. $7, under 13 $3. Free for veterans. FMI: Nancy 824-3350.

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.

Oxford, Saturday, Nov. 8: Breakfast, 6-10 a.m., American Legion Riders, Anderson/Staples Post 112, 169 King St.

Oxford, Saturday, Nov. 8: Antique appraisal by Peter Cushman, 2-4:30 p.m., Congregational Church. $3 one item, $10 four items, $15 seven items, $20 10 items. FMI: Lois Witham 346-3511.

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

Paris, Saturday, Nov. 8: Square dance, 7-9 p.m., Oxford Hills Middle School. Dancers $6, non-dancers free. Sponsored by Swingin’ Bears Square Dance Club. FMI: Sue 743-7176 or Eleanor 782-4050.

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

Locke Mills, Sunday, Nov. 9: Basket bingo, 12:30 p.m., Legion Hall. Doors open at 11 a.m. Benefits OHCHS softball team training trip.

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.

Bryant Pond, Thursday, Nov. 13: Speaker, author Pat Gott, 2 p.m., Whitman Memorial Library. Refreshments.

Norway, Thursday, Nov. 13: After school bowling for grades 2-8, 3-4:30 p.m., Hobbs Lucky Lanes. Registration required. Forms at Town Office or www.norwaymaine.com.

Paris, Thursday, Nov. 13: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Woodstock, Friday, Nov. 14: Sacred concert, 7 p.m., Seventh Day Adventist Church, Perkins Valley Road. Love offering for Ms. Mary Grace.

Hebron, Saturday, Nov. 15: New England boiled dinner, 5-6:30 p.m., Community Baptist Church. $7, ages 6-12 $3.50, under 6 free. Take outs.

Lovell, Saturday, Nov. 15: Dance, 8 p.m. to midnight, VFW Auxiliary Post 6783. Ages 21 and older. $10. Music by Linwood Cash and The Country Ridge Riders. Reservations or FMI: 935-1239.

Paris, Saturday, Nov. 15: Board Game Day for all ages, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Paris, Saturday, Nov. 15: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street.

Paris, Saturday, Nov. 15: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Market Square Health Care Center, 3 Market Square. FMI: Lynne 743-7086 ext. 330.

River Valley area

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.

Rumford, Saturday, Nov. 15: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sons of Italy. FMI: Jim or Carrie 364-2983.

Lewiston area

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.

Lewiston, Saturday, Nov. 8: Bean supper, 4-6 p.m., Holy Family Church Hall, 607 Sabattus St. Family style, $6, under 12 $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.

Sabattus, Saturday, Nov. 8: Bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m. followed by dance, The Jacques, Wales Road. $6 supper, $5 dance, $10 both. FMI: 375-4850.

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.

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.

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

Lewiston, Thursday, Nov. 13: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Casco, Friday, Nov. 14: Musician and storyteller Jennifer Armstrong, 7 p.m., United Church of Christ. $8, under 10 $4. Reservations or FMI: 627-4282.

Lewiston, Friday, Nov. 14: Food for Thought luncheon, 12 noon, USM/L-A Senior College. $7 advance, $8 at door. Reservations by Nov. 13. FMI: 753-6510 or usm.maine.edu/lac/seniorcollege.

Lewiston, Friday, Nov. 14: American Red Cross blood drive, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Lewiston High School, 156 East Ave.

Lisbon, Friday, Nov. 14: Beef and onions supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., VFW Auxiliary Post 9459, Route 196. $6, under 10 $3. FMI: 353-5291 or 353-2152.

Sabattus, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 14-15: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Our Lady of the Rosary Maxwell-Gill Hall, High Street. Lunch available. FMI: Connie 375-6951.

Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 15: Sprouts family program 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. 15: Stories and activities, 9:30 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. Bring your favorite bear. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 15: Ducks on lakes and rivers in L-A, 7 a.m., Stanton Bird Club. FMI: 933-2266 or stantonbirdclub.org.

Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 15: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Middle School, 38 Falcon Drive. Sponsored by PTO. FMI: Laurie 784-1279.

Hebron, Saturday, Nov. 15: New England boiled dinner, 5-6:30 p.m., Community Baptist Church. $7, ages 6-12 $3.50, under 6 free. Take outs.

Lewiston, Saturday, Nov. 15: Greek dinner, 4-7 p.m., Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 155 Hogan Road. $8, under 13 $4. FMI: 783-6795.

Lisbon, Saturday, Nov. 15: Christmas fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., United Methodist Church, 14 School St. Beef stew lunch at 11 a.m., $5, children $2.

Poland, Saturday, Nov. 15: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Community School, Route 26. Sponsored by PTA. To sign up or FMI: Michelle 998-4013.

Sabattus, Saturday, Nov. 15: Croppin’ for Kids’ Sake scrapbooking, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Central School, 40 Ball Park Road. To register or FMI: Kelli 514-7509, [email protected] or [email protected].