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, 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: Baked bean supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church.

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

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].