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.

Farmington, Wednesday, Nov. 26: Thanksgiving bake sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Pinewood Terrace, 136 Rosewood Drive. FMI: 779-0511. Benefits resident activity fund.

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.

Farmington, Sunday, Nov. 30: Yule concert by Northfield, 7:30 p.m., Nordica Auditorium, UMF. $6. Sponsored by AIWM.

Farmington, Tuesday, Dec. 4: Reading in memory of poet Hayden Carruth, 7:30 p.m., the Landing, University of Maine in Farmington Student Center.

New Sharon, Tuesday, Dec. 4: Story hour, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Jim Ditzler Memorial Library. Stories, crafts and snacks.

New Sharon, Thursday, Dec. 4: School concert, 7 p.m., Cape Cod Hill School gymnasium. Snow date, Thursday, Dec. 18.

Farmington, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 5-6: Comedy “Stale Milk and Sour Cookies,” 7:30 p.m., Alumni Theater, UMF. $5. Not suitable for all ages. Benefits Sandy River Players. Tickets at door or reserve at 779-7084. FMI: [email protected]

Farmington, Saturday, Dec. 6: Arts and Crafts Association Christmas Fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., University of Maine at Farmington Olsen Student Center.

New Sharon, Saturday, Dec. 6: Bean takeout, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., New Sharon Congregational United Church of Christ, Cape Cod Hill Road. $15. To reserve call Mary at 778-2366.

Rangeley, Saturday, Dec. 6: Yule concert by Northfield, 7 p.m., Congregational Church, Pleasant Street. Donations.

Turner, Saturday, Dec. 6: Turner Museum & Historical Association and Library’s holiday open house, 1-4:30 p.m., Leavitt Institute Building. Quilt raffle, 2009 Calendar, yard sale. Bean supper at church 5-6:30 p.m. FMI: 225-3724.

West Farmington, Saturday, Dec. 6: Emblem Club 460 craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Elk’s Lodge. Tables available, call Debbie 779-1716.

Wilton, Saturday, Dec. 6: Holiday Craft Fair and luncheon, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Academy Hill School. Sponsored by American Legion Auxiliary Unit 28. Luncheon. Bring non perishable food item to donate to Care and Share Food Pantry, and get a raffle ticket for Christmas tree drawing at end of fair.

Farmington, Sunday, Dec. 7: Film “Across the Universe,” 7 p.m., Lincoln Auditorium, UMF. Free. FMI: Sarah Maline 778-7321.

Oxford Hills area

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.

Otisfield, Friday, Nov. 28: Fourth Friday food pantry, 1-5 p.m., Free Baptist Church, Rayville Road. FMI: 539-4619.

Mechanic Falls, Saturday, Nov. 29: Craft fair and Chinese auction, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., American Legion Post 150, 49 Elm St.

Norway, Saturday, Nov. 29: Christmas wreath sale, noon, Second Congregational Church, 205 Main St. Look for lighted tent on corner of Main and Paris streets. Benefits church missions.

Norway, Saturday, Nov. 29: Chamber Christmas parade, 3 p.m., then join Santa at Bob Butter’s Park to light Christmas trees. Santa, Mrs. Claus visit Norway Fire Station for pictures, refreshments. FMI: 743-6651.

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.

Bridgton, Sunday, Nov. 30: “The Jazz You Love” concert, 3 p.m., Community Center, 15 Depot St. $25. Refreshments. Space limited. Tickets at Community Center. FMI: 647-3116. Benefits Terry Projects Fund.

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.

Locke Mills, Thursday, Dec. 4: In Memory Of or In Honor Of a Loved One Christmas Light Lighting, 7 p.m., Legion Hall, Gore Road. American Legion Auxiliary is selling Christmas lights for $2. FMI: Olive Risko 665-2909, Anita Hakala 527-2234.

Paris, Thursday, Dec. 4: Pre-school story time, 10 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994, [email protected], www.paris.lib.me.us.

Paris, Friday, Dec. 5: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., South Paris Legion Hall.

Paris, Friday, Dec. 5: Take-A-Chance auction, 6:30 p.m., Oxford Hills Middle School cafeteria. Benefits 4-H program in Oxford County.

Paris, Friday, Dec. 5: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall.

Bethel, Saturday, Dec. 6: Christmas fair and tea, 1-4 p.m., West Parish Congregational Church, Church Street.

Bridgton, Saturday, Dec. 6: Holiday parade, 5:30 p.m., begins at Stevens Brook Elementary School, up Main Street, and back to the Community Center.

Buckfield, Saturday, Dec. 6: Nezinscot Valley Music Boosters craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Buckfield Jr/Sr High School, 160 Morrill St. $10 for space. To reserve call Meghan Andrews-Wright 336-2557, 388-2681 x133 by Wednesday Dec. 3.

Dixfield, Saturday, Dec. 6: Christmas Fair, breakfast 7:30 a.m., “The Church on the Hill.” Lunch at 11:30 a.m. Raffles, greens, baked goods, etc. To order colors for greens, call 562-7095.

Norway, Saturday, Dec. 6: Norway Memorial Library 70th anniversary celebration, 7 p.m. Features performance by Act V. Edible book contest. Registration forms for edible book are at library or online at www.norway.lib.me.us. FMI: the library at 743-5309.

Sumner, Saturday, Dec. 6: Potluck supper, 5:30 p.m., Congregational Church. Donations benefit Haiti mission. Followed by decorating church for Christmas. FMI: Peggy Bragg 388-2074.

Waterford, Saturday, Dec. 6: Christmas crafts workshop for kids, 10 a.m., Waterford Library. Pre-registration required. To register and FMI: call the Waterford Library at 583-2050 or e-mail [email protected].

Waterford Village, Saturday, Dec. 6: Community Holiday Fair, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wilkins Community House, foot of Plummer Hill. Lunch from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Take outs available. FMI Karen 583-2320.

West Paris, Saturday, Dec. 6: Businessman/crafters showcase, 12:30-4:30 p.m., Agnes Gray School gymnasium. Santa will talk to children, lead Christmas Parade to Derby Hill. Craft spaces are $5 with table, $10 if supplied. FMI: Lisa Floster 674-2127.

Paris, Sunday, Dec. 7: “Emmanuel, Celebrating Heaven’s Child,” 2 p.m., First Baptist Church, Paris Hill, near country club. Bring Christmas cookies to share, drinks provided. FMI: Scott and Diane Courbron 674-3853 or [email protected].

River Valley area

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.

Rumford, Saturday, Nov. 29: Bean supper, 6 p.m., Elk’s Lodge 862. Veterans free, others donation. Reserve tickets at 364-4022.

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.

Rumford, Wednesday, Dec. 3: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Rumford Public Library Children’s Room, 56 Rumford Ave.

Andover, Saturday, Dec. 6: Craft fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Andover Fire Station, 38 South Main St. To reserve table, call Elaine Morton at 392-1140. Benefits Andover Fire Association.

Bethel, Saturday, Dec. 6: Christmas fair and tea, 1-4 p.m., West Parish Congregational Church, Church Street.

Rumford, Saturday, Dec. 6: Men of RAAPA Chorus performance, 7 p.m., Muskie Auditorium, Mountain Valley High School. $10, children $8, available from chorus member, some local stores.

Rumford, Saturday, Dec. 6: Christmas craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Mountain Valley High School. $1, benefits Interact and scholarship programs. Pictures with Santa from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Breakfast, lunch by Relay for Life Committee.

Rumford, Sunday, Dec. 7: Christmas concert by RAAPA chorus, 2 p.m., Muskie Auditorium, Mountain Valley High School. $10, children $8. Tickets from chorus members, some local stores.

Lewiston area

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.

Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 29: Sprouts program for children 0-36 months, 10:30-10:50, Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

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.

Mechanic Falls, Saturday, Nov. 29: Craft fair and Chinese auction, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., American Legion Post 150, 49 Elm St.

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, Monday, Dec. 1: Kid’s cooking club for ages 7-14, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Space limited. Sign up at 513-3133. FMI: Denise at Lots to Gardens 755-3110.

Lewiston, Monday, Dec. 1: All-ages story time, 6:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 513-3133, [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Dec. 2: Preschool story time for ages 2-5, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 513-3133, [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Dec. 2: Brown Bag Lunch Discussion, noon 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.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Dec. 2: American Red Cross Blood Drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

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

Auburn, Wednesday, Dec. 3: Bird Walk, Stanton Bird Club, 8 a.m., Railroad Park. FMI: Stantonbirdclub.org or call 784-8397.

Auburn, Wednesday, Dec. 3: SHAREcenter open house, noon to 3 p.m., Great Falls Building, corner High and Academy streets. Program provides materials for children and communities. FMI: 795-0972 or www.auburnschl.edu/sharecenter.

Casco, Wednesday, Dec. 3: Reindeer auction, 6:30 p.m, preview at 6 p.m., Village Church, across from Post Office. Sponsored by Vendredi Club. Benefits local charities. FMI: Anne Miller 627-4989.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Dec. 3: “Nutcracker Show & Tell” with young members of Portland Ballet performing excerpts of “The Victorian Nutcracker”, 4 p.m., Callahan Hall, Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Free. FMI: 513-3050.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Dec. 3: Reading Dog, 5:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. To read to dog call 513-3133. FMI: [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Dec. 3: American Red Cross Blood Drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Auburn, Thursday and Friday, Dec. 4 and 5: CMCC Theater Group, Lakeside Players, One-Act Productions, 7 p.m., Kirk Hall Auditorium, CMCC Campus. Free. FMI: [email protected].

Lewiston, Thursday, Dec. 4: American Red Cross Blood Drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Thursday, Dec. 4: Art therapy with Art Van for ages 6-13, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133, [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Friday, Dec. 5: Babytime story time for ages 0-2, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 513-3133, [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lisbon, Friday, Dec. 5: Open-faced chicken sandwich supper, 5-6 p.m., American Legion Post 158, 10 Webster St.

Auburn, Saturday, Dec. 6: Sprouts, 10:30-10:50 a.m., Public Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. Babies from birth to 36 months. FMI: 333-6640, www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Saturday, Dec. 6: World Folktales – creative dramatics with Judy D’Amour, 9:30-10 a.m., Library’s Children’s Program Room, 49 Spring St. Children in first through third grades. FMI: 333-6640, www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Saturday, Dec. 6: Christmas fair, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Sixth Street Congregational Church. Lunch.

Buckfield, Saturday, Dec. 6: Nezinscot Valley Music Boosters craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Buckfield Jr/Sr High School, 160 Morrill St. $10 for space. To reserve call Meghan Andrews-Wright 336-2557, 388-2681 x133 by Wednesday, Dec. 3.

Lewiston, Saturday, Dec. 6: Early winter ducks, Stanton Bird Club, 8 a.m., Marginal Way, Ogunquit. FMI: stantonbirdclub.org, 784-8397.

Lewiston, Saturday, Dec. 6: Reading Dog, 12 p.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Call library at 513-3133 to read to dog. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, Dec. 6: Christmas tree lighting, 4:30-5 p.m., Lisbon Falls Gazebo. Hosted by Lisbon Falls Baptist Church. FMI: 353-8518.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Dec. 6: Shaker Christmas fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Dec. 6: Memorial School craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., New Gloucester Historical Society. Benefits New Gloucester History Barn Project.

Mechanic Falls, Saturday, Dec. 6: Christmas fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Parish Hall, Elm Street. Hosted by Ladies’ Guild of Our Lady of Ransom Church. Crafts, luncheon, bake sale, theme baskets raffle.

Pownal, Saturday, Dec. 6: Bradbury Mountain Arts Show & Sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mallett Hall, 429 Hollowell Road. FMI: 688-4153.

Turner, Saturday, Dec. 6: Turner Museum & Historical Association and Public Library’s Holiday open house, 1-4:30 p.m., Leavitt Institute Building. Quilt raffle, 2009 calendar, yard sale, etc. Bean supper at church, 5-6:30 p.m. FMI: 225-3724.

Winthrop, Saturday, Dec. 6: Christmas fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Winthrop Congregational Church UCC. Lunch at 11 a.m. Handicapped accessible. Benefits the church.

Auburn, Sunday, Dec. 7: Holiday open house, 1-3 p.m., Public Library, 49 Spring St.. Model trains, sing-along, stories, refreshments, crafts, family fun. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Pownal, Sunday, Dec. 7: Bradbury Mountain Arts show and sale, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mallett Hall, 429 Hallowell Road, Route 9. FMI: 688-4153.

Sabattus, Sunday, Dec. 7: Breakfast, 7:30-10 a.m., American Legion Post 135, Island Road. $6, 10 and under $3. FMI: 375-4058.