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, Nov. 26: Pie sale, 9-11 a.m., Twice Sold Tales, Main Street. Sponsored by Episcopal Church Women of St. Luke’s. Advance orders, 645-2312.

Farmington, Thursday, Nov. 27: Scottish Rite Thanksgiving Day dinner, noon to 1:30 p.m., Mt. Blue High School. Free. Donations and volunteers welcome. FMI: Rufus and Charlene Cox 779-0641.

Mount Vernon, Saturday, Nov. 29: “Christmas in the Village” fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Community Center and Masonic Hall.

Farmington, Sunday, Nov. 30: “Black Orpheus” film, 7 p.m., Lincoln Auditorium, UMF. Free. FMI: Sarah Maline 778-7321.

Oxford Hills area

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.

Mechanic Falls, Wednesday, Nov. 26: Pie sale, noon to 5 p.m. or until gone, Library, 15 Elm St. FMI: 345-9450.

Norway, Saturday, Nov. 29: Dance and karaoke, 7-11 p.m., American Legion Post 82.

Norway, Thursday, Nov. 27: Thanksgiving dinner, noon, St. Catherine’s Church parish center, 32 Paris St. Free. Reservations 743-2606.

Bethel, Friday, Nov. 28: Craft and wares fair, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Bethel Inn Conference Center. Free wagon rides 2-4 p.m. FMI: 824-2282 or www.bethelmaine.com.

Bethel, Sunday, Nov. 30: Breakfast, 7:30-11 a.m., Ordway Dining Hall, Gould Academy. $7 advance, $8 at door, under 12 $3. Tickets from Bethel Rotarians. FMI: www.bethelrotary.org.

Norway, Tuesday, Dec. 2: Blood Drive, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Stephens Memorial Hospital. To benefit the Maine Blood Center. To register, 743-1562 ext. 430; bring a photo ID. FMI 743-1562, www.wmhcc.org.

Waterford, Tuesday, Dec. 2: Computer individualized tutorial, time given at pre-registration, Waterford Library. Attendance is limited and pre-registration required. Participants must commit to at least two hours of practice each week. FMI 583-2050.

River Valley area

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

Bethel, Friday, Nov. 28: Craft and wares fair, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Bethel Inn Conference Center. Free wagon rides 2-4 p.m. FMI: 824-2282 or www.bethelmaine.com.

Bethel, Sunday, Nov. 30: Breakfast, 7:30-11 a.m., Ordway Dining Hall, Gould Academy. $7 advance, $8 at door, under 12 $3. Tickets from Bethel Rotarians. FMI: www.bethelrotary.org.

Dixfield, Monday, Dec. 1: Preschool story time, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.

Lewiston area

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.

Lewiston, Monday, Nov. 24: Wine tasting dinner, 6 p.m., Fuel Restaurant, 49 Lisbon St. $50 plus tax and gratuity. Benefits YWCA of Central Maine. Reserve at 333-3835 or visit www.FuelMaine.com.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Nov. 25: Writer Colin Sargent reads from “Museum of Human Beings,” 7 p.m., Callahan Hall, Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3135.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Nov. 26: American Red Cross blood drive, 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Nov. 26: Hot Tamales, 4 p.m., Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 5-12. Sign-up day of class in the Children’s Department or call Lots to Gardens at 755-3110 to pre-register. Attendance limited. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Nov. 26: Reading Dog, 5:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. To read to a dog call the library, 513-3133.

Mechanic Falls, Wednesday, Nov. 26: Pie sale, noon to 5 p.m. or until gone, Library, 15 Elm St. FMI: 345-9450.

Auburn, Friday, Nov. 28: America Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Mason Ashlar 105, 1021 Turner St.

Auburn, Friday, Nov. 28: Finishing Touches craft project night, 7-11 p.m., Library Community Room, 49 Spring St. Bring projects to work on. Refreshments. Call 333-6640 to reserve spot.

Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 29: Pancake breakfast, 8-10 a.m., Applebee’s, Center Street. $5. Benefits Lisbon Falls Boy Scout Troop 109.

Casco, Saturday, Nov. 29: “Christmas in the Village” fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Village Church UCC, Route 121, Meadow Road. Lobster roll and corn chowder luncheon 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Lewiston, Saturday, Nov. 29: Holiday fair, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., YWCA of Central Maine, 130 East Ave. Door prizes. FMI: Kayt DeMerchant 795-4050 ext. 101.

Lewiston, Saturday, Nov. 29: Reading Dog, 12 noon, Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. To read to a dog, call 513-3133. FMI: [email protected] or www. lplonline.org/kids.

Poland, Saturday, Nov. 29: Christmas fair, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Excelsior Grange. Fish chowder luncheon 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. FMI: 345-3218.

New Gloucester, Sunday, Nov. 30: Christmas tree lighting, 4:30 p.m., Town Hall, Route 231. Accepting food item donations for food pantry.

Auburn, Monday, Dec. 1: 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, Dec. 1: Changes in bird life, 7 p.m., Library. FMI: stantonbirdclub.org or 782-5238.

Lewiston, Monday, Dec. 1: Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage one-on-one counseling, appointments must be made in advance by calling SeniorsPlus at 795-4010 or 1-800-427-1241, Rumford Town Library. One-on-one counseling is also available at SeniorsPlus’ Wilton and Lewiston offices. FMI: www.seniorsplus.org, 795-4010 or 1-800-427-1241.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Dec. 2: Brown Bag Lunch Discussion, 12 to 1 p.m., Androscoggin County Chamber, 415 Lisbon St. Connect with the Maine Women’s Fund and other women at a lunch-time discussion; topic to be chosen by attendees. RSVP via email [email protected] or phone 774-5513.