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

Wilton, Wednesday, Nov. 19: Dinosaur drawing art class for grades one to three, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Foothills Arts Center, 284 Main St., Suite 190. $10. Preregistration required. FMI and to register: 645-7117, [email protected].

Farmington, Thursday and Friday, Nov. 20 and 21: Mt. Blue Curtain Raisers Improv Comedy Troupe, 7:30 p.m., Mt. Blue High School Auditorium. Bring canned goods for dollar off $3 admission for each can donated. FMI: Dan Ryder, 778-3561 or [email protected].

New Sharon, Thursday, Nov. 20: Story hour, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Jim Ditzler Memorial Library, 37 Library Road. Stories, crafts and snacks. FMI: 779-1128.

Chesterville, Saturday, Nov. 22: Spaghetti supper, 4:30 p.m., Town Hall. Benefits Orin Knowles and Greg Soule. FMI: Cindy Whittier 778-3078.

Farmington, Saturday, Nov. 22: Christmas fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, Route 2. Turkey luncheon 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. FMI: Lois Barker 684-4832.

Farmington, Saturday, Nov. 22: Dance with 60s, 70s, and 80s music by Shepherd’s Pie, 7-11 p.m., The Landing, Olsen Student Center, UMF. $5. Chem-free. Benefits UCC’s Honduras Mission Project 2009. FMI: 778-5948.

Industry, Saturday, Nov. 22: Christmas bazaar, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Industry Town Hall. Benefits United in Christ Presbyterian Church of Starks and West Mills. FMI or to rent table: Ann Marie 696-1064.

Jay, Saturday, Nov. 22: Fall festival, noon to 2 p.m., Jay Elementary School. By Jay PTO.

Jay, Saturday, Nov. 22: Christmas fair, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., St. Rose Parish Hall, Main Street. Luncheon, raffles.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, Nov. 22: Holiday sale, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Eaton Memorial United Methodist Church. Luncheon 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Phillips, Saturday, Nov. 22: Christmas fair, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Community House. Sponsored by Shared Ministry Women. FMI: Fran Lockwood, 639-5937.

Rangeley, Saturday, Nov. 22: Holly Fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., The Barn, Congregational Church, UCC, High Street. Luncheon 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Wilton, Saturday, Nov. 22: Christmas fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Nichols Expo, Route 156, Weld Road. Demos and entertainment. Benefits Mt. Blue High School Project Graduation. FMI: Shannon 778-4726.

Rangeley, Sunday, Nov. 23: Thanksgiving dinner, noon, Episcopal Church of Good Shepherd, 2614 Main St. Donations accepted. Door prizes. FMI: 864-5583.

Oxford Hills area

Paris, Monday, Nov. 17: “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.

Paris, Thursday, Nov. 20: Preschool story time “Thanksgiving Thoughts,” 10 a.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square.

Waterford, Thursday, Nov. 20: Potluck supper, 6 p.m., Wilkins Community House, Waterford Flat on Plummer Hill Road.

West Paris, Thursday, Nov. 20: Chicken pie supper, 5:30 p.m., First Universalist Church of West Paris, Main Street. $7, $3 for 11 and under.

Bethel, Saturday, Nov. 22: Bean supper, 5:30 and 6:30 p.m., Methodist Church, Main Street. Benefits Craig Curtis, cancer patient. FMI: Marilyn 824-2029 or 461-3155.

Bethel, Saturday, Nov. 22: One-act play series, Western Mountains Senior Players, 7 p.m., McLaughlin Science Center, Gould Academy, Church Street. Donations. FMI: Lynn Arizzi 824-0080.

Hiram, Saturday, Nov. 22: “Welcome in the Holidays” concert, 7 p.m., Sacopee Valley Middle School, 137 South Hiram Road. $10, ages 10-18 $5, under 10 free. Tickets at door or reserve at 625-3397.

Lovell, Saturday, Nov. 22: Holiday fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., United Church of Christ, Route 5, Center Lovell. Quilt raffle and luncheon.

Norway, Saturday, Nov. 22: Holiday fair, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. Catherine’s Parish Hall, Parish Street.

Oxford, Saturday, Nov. 22: Breakfast, 6-10 a.m., Legion Post 112, 169 King St.

Paris, Saturday, Nov. 22: Holiday craft fair, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Oxford Hills High School. Door prizes, performances and child care. $1 for ages 13-64. FMI: 743-7756, ext. 5100.

Paris, Saturday, Nov. 22: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street.

Bethel, Sunday, Nov. 23: One-act play series by Western Mountains Senior Players, 2:30 p.m., McLaughlin Science Center, Gould Academy, Church Street. Donations. FMI: Lynn Arizzi 824-0080.

Paris, Monday, Nov. 24: “Munschworks” stories of Robert Munsch, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or www.paris.lib.me.us.

River Valley area

Dixfield, Monday, Nov. 17: Preschool storytime, 10:30-11:30, Ludden Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.

Mexico, Wednesday, Nov. 19: Turkey party for ages 2-10, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Calvin Lyons Hall, next to library. FMI: Library 364-3281 or [email protected].

Rumford, Wednesday, Nov. 19: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Public Library, 56 Rumford Ave. Ages 2-5.

Bethel, Saturday, Nov. 22: Bean supper, 5:30 and 6:30 p.m., Methodist Church, Main Street. Benefits Craig Curtis, cancer patient. FMI: Marilyn 824-2029 or 461-3155.

Bethel, Saturday, Nov. 22: One-act play series by Western Mountains Senior Players, 7 p.m., McLaughlin Science Center, Gould Academy, Church Street. Donations. FMI: Lynn Arizzi 824-0080.

Dixfield, Saturday, Nov. 22: Craft and food sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Nazarene Church, 171 Weld St. FMI: 562-7828.

Rumford, Saturday, Nov. 22: Bean supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Grange 115, Rumford Center. $7, 12 and under $3.50. Takeouts.

Rumford, Saturday, Nov. 22: Christmas fair, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Holy Savior Church. Raffles, Chinese auction, kids’ corner. Luncheon starting at 10:30 a.m, $7/$5. FMI: 364-2528.

Rumford, Saturday, Nov. 22: Dance with music by 1 Step Ahead, 8 p.m. to midnight, Legion Hall. $5. Sponsored by Auxiliary Unit 24.

Bethel, Sunday, Nov. 23: One-act play series by Western Mountains Senior Players, 2:30 p.m., McLaughlin Science Center, Gould Academy, Church Street. Donations. FMI: Lynn Arizzi 824-0080.

Dixfield, Monday, Nov. 24: Preschool story time, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.

Lewiston area

Auburn, Monday, Nov. 17: Mom’s Morning Out, 10-11 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. Bring child to meet with other families. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Monday, Nov. 17: 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, Monday, Nov. 17: Kids’ cooking club for ages 7-14, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Space limited. To sign up call 513-3133. FMI: Denise at Lots to Gardens 755-3110.

Lewiston, Monday, Nov. 17: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Monday, Nov. 17: Prepare, flip and eat crepes, 10 a.m., Toy Library, New Life Community Center, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Nov. 18: Making goop from scratch, 10 a.m., Toy Library, New Life Community Center, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Nov. 18: American Red Cross blood drive, 3-8 p.m., Bates College Chase Hall, Campus Avenue.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Nov. 18: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Nov. 18: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 2-5. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Auburn, Wednesday, Nov. 19: Preschool story time, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., Public Library Children’s Room. FMI: 333-6640, www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Wednesday, Nov. 19: Teen Anime Club, 3 p.m., Public Library Community Room, 49 Spring St. Refreshments. FMI: 333-6640, www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Nov. 19: Hot Tamales, 4 p.m., Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Sign up in the Children’s Department or call Lots to Gardens at 755-3110 to preregister, ask for Ari. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Nov. 19: Reading Dog, 5:30 p.m., Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Call 513-3133 to reserve a spot. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Nov. 19: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lisbon, Wednesday, Nov. 19: Bird walk, Stanton Bird Club, 8 a.m., Beaver Park. FMI: stantonbirdclub.org, 933-2266.

Lewiston, Thursday, Nov. 20: Music and movement, 10 a.m., Toy Library, New Life Community Center, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Lewiston, Thursday, Nov. 20: Art van, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 6-13. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Thursday, Nov. 20: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Auburn, Friday, Nov. 21: Katie Nelson and Scott Troyer concert, 7 p.m., Court Street Baptist Church, 129 Court St. Offering. FMI: 784-6661 or www.ctstbaptistchurch.org.

Auburn, Friday, Nov. 21: Teen open mic, 6 p.m., Library Community Room, 49 Spring St. Registration starts at 5:30 p.m. Donation of canned food. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Friday, Nov. 21: Babytime story time for 0-2 years, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133, [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.

Sabattus, Friday, Nov. 21: Turkey raffle, 7 p.m., American Legion Post 135, Island Road. FMI: 375-4058.

Sabattus, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 21-22: Fall bazaar Part II, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dominican Convent, 61 Lisbon Road. Benefits Loaves and Fishes and food pantry, FMI: Sr. Lucille Fournier 375-8399.

Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 22: Christmas fair, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., High Street Congregational Church, 106 Pleasant St. Luncheon 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 22: Gingerbread fair, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St. Music. Luncheon 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 22: Sprouts family program for 0-36 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, Nov. 22: Bean supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Congregational Church, 109 Sixth St. $5, 6 to 12 $3, 5 and under free. Takeouts. FMI: 782-7517.

Freeport, Saturday, Nov. 22: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Haraseeket Grange, Elm Street. Luncheon 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. FMI: 865-9747 or 865-6188.

Gray, Saturday, Nov. 22: Holiday fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, 151 West Gray Road. Silent auction, luncheon.

Gray, Saturday, Nov. 22: Holly fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Parish House (behind McDonald’s). FMI: John 657-4427.

Lewiston, Saturday, Nov. 22: Reading Dog, noon, Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. To reserve a spot, call 513-3133. FMI: [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Nov. 25: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 2-5. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Nov. 25: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, Nov. 22: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Holy Trinity Church, 67 Frost Hill Ave. Raffles, 50/50, luncheon. FMI: 353-5035 or 353-2792.

Sabattus, Saturday, Nov. 22: Dance and karaoke, 8-11 p.m., American Legion Post 135, Island Road. Free. FMI: 375-4058.

Auburn, Sunday, Nov. 23: Breakfast, 8-10:30 a.m. VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $3.75/$4.75. Benefits New Auburn Little League Baseball. FMI: 784-6883.

Auburn, Sunday, Nov. 23: Crepe breakfast, 8:30-10:30 a.m., St. Louis Church, Third Street. $5, ages 5-11 $2.50, under 5 free.

Auburn, Monday, Nov. 24: Mom’s Morning Out, 10-11 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. Bring child and meet with other families. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Monday, Nov. 24: Thanksgiving craft for kids, 10 a.m., Toy Library, New Life Community Center, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Lewiston, Monday, Nov. 24: Kid’s Cooking Club for ages 7-14, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Sign up at 513-3133. FMI: Denise at Lots to Gardens 755-3110.

Lewiston, Monday, Nov. 24: All-ages storytime, 6:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133, jparis @ci.lewiston.me.us or www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Monday, Nov. 24: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.