Check It Out

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

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: Holiday Craft Fair and luncheon, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., American Legion Hall. 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, Saturday, Dec. 6: Chester Greenwood Day luncheon, 11:30 to 1 p.m., Henderson Memorial Baptist Church, Academy Street. Chowders, beef stew, homemade bread and desserts. $5, under 12 $2.50. Also a candy and cookie sale will be held. FMI: 778-2163.

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.

Livermore, Saturday, Dec. 6: Christmas festival, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Washburn Norlands Living History Center, 290 Norlands Road. Free. Carols, games, wagon ride, refreshments. FMI: 897-4366 or www.norlands.org.

New Sharon, Saturday, Dec. 6: Bean takeout, 10 a.m. to noon, 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 to 4:30 p.m., Leavitt Institute Building. Quilt raffle, 2009 Calendar, yard sale. Bean supper at church 5 to 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.

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

Farmington, Sunday, Dec. 7: UMF community orchestra, 3 p.m., UMF Nordica Auditorium. $6, seniors $5, UMF students free. Open to public. FMI: 778-7072.

Salem, Sunday, Dec. 7: A+E’s Hill Country Music Show, 1 p.m., Salem Community Building. Homemade refreshments will be on sale, and a donation box will be at the door.

Farmington, Monday, Dec. 8: Cascade Brook School concert, 7 p.m., Mt. Blue High School gym. FMI: Cascade Brook music teacher or Carol Shumway 778-3561.

Farmington, Tuesday, Dec. 9: Showings of video, music and shorts by students, 6 to 8 p.m., UMF Merrill Hall, Room M220. Free. FMI: 778-7072.

Farmington, Tuesday, Dec. 9: Student plays by Benjamin Gray and Angela Hooper, 8 p.m., UMF Nordica Auditorium. Free. Mature content. FMI: 778-7072.

Farmington, Tuesday through Sunday, Dec. 9-14: UMF student art exhibit, noon to 4 p.m., UMF Art Gallery and throughout Merrill Hall. FMI: 778-7072.

Rangeley, Tuesday, Dec. 9: Yoga for children, 6 p.m., Public Library. Evening will end with a bedtime story. FMI: Marty at 864-5529.

Farmington, Wednesday, Dec. 10: Mt. Blue Middle School Musicians Concert, 7 p.m., Mt. Blue Middle School gym. Free. In the event of concert cancellation due to weather, the concert will be rescheduled for Thursday, Dec. 18. FMI: Contact a local school music teacher, or Carol Shumway, 778-3561.

Farmington, Wednesday, Dec. 10: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., UMaine Farmington, 246 Main St.

Farmington, Wednesday, Dec. 10: Student musical compositions, 7:30 p.m., UMF Nordica Auditorium. Free. FMI: 778-7072.

Farmington, Thursday, Dec. 11: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., UMaine Farmington, 246 Main St.

Farmington, Thursday, Dec. 11: Mt. Blue High School concert, 7 p.m., school gym. FMI: Music teacher or Carol Shumway at 778-3561.

Farmington, Thursday, Dec. 11: Rock group “Jetfighter” and electro-acoustic music, 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., UMF Merrill Hall, fourth floor conference room piazza. Free. FMI: 778-7072.

Farmington, Thursday, Dec. 11: A capalla group “Sole Expression” and electro-acoustic and improv performances, 7:30 p.m., UMF Nordica Auditorium. Free. FMI: 778-7072.

Farmington, Saturday, Dec. 13: UMF Community Chorus, 7:30 p.m., Old South Church. $6, seniors $5, UMF students free. FMI: 778-7072.

Farmington, Saturday, Dec. 13: Luncheon, noon to 1 p.m., Old South First Congregational Church. Free. For local delivery, call 778-0424 during week or 778-4435 the morning of luncheon.

Wilton, Saturday, Dec. 13: Santa’s Workshop, kids shopping for parents, 9 to 11 a.m., St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, School and High streets. Nothing over $1. Gift wrapping included. FMI: 645-2639.

Farmington, Sunday, Dec. 14: UMF Community Chorus, 3 p.m., Old South Church. $6, seniors $5, UMF students free. FMI: 778-7072.

Farmington, Sunday, Dec. 14: “Wings of Desire,” 7 p.m., Lincoln Auditorium, UMF. Free. FMI: Sarah Maline at 778-7321.

Wilton, Sunday, Dec. 14: Friendship Squares square dance, 2 to 5 p.m., Cushing School.

Turner, Monday, Dec. 15: American Red Cross blood drive, 7:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m., Leavitt High School, Lower Street.

Oxford Hills area

Bethel, Thursday, Dec. 4: Down Home Maine Program’s lifelong learning project, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Telstar High School library. Free. Public invited. Sponsored by Western Mountains Senior College. FMI: Lyon at 836-2576.

Bethel, Thursday, Dec. 4: Christmas with Masons, 6-8 p.m., Bethel Historical Society Mason House. FMI: 824-2908, 800-824-2910, [email protected] or www.bethelhistorical.org.

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.

West Paris, Thursday, Dec. 4: Christmas fair, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Ledgeview Living Center, activity room. Benefits activity department.

Oxford, Friday, Dec. 5: Tree lighting for local veterans, 6:30 p.m., Anderson Staples Post 112, King St. FMI: Linda Jack 743-2340, Stephanie Danko 743-0023.

Paris, Friday, Dec. 5: Jones Dance Band, 7 to 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 to 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, ext. 133 by Wednesday Dec. 3.

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.

Otisfield, Saturday, Dec. 6: Wreath-making workshop, 9 a.m. to noon, Spurrs Corner Church, Route 121. Free. Materials provided. FMI: Jackie Cotton 627-7135.

Paris, Saturday, Dec. 6: Pot roast supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Deering Memorial Methodist Church, Main and Church streets. $7, under 12 $3. Parking behind library and town office.

Paris, Saturday, Dec. 6: Advent fair, 9 a.m. to noon, Trinity Lutheran Church, 34 Buckfield Road.

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. Takeouts 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.

Norway, Sunday, Dec. 7: Holiday party, 5 to 8 p.m., the Lajos Matolcsy Arts Center (The MAC), 480 Main St. Drawing, silent auction, refreshments. $15, couple $25. Sponsored by Western Maine Art Group. FMI: 739-6161 or [email protected].

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].

Norway, Tuesday, Dec. 9: Gift-making workshop for ages 7-12, 3:15 to 4:45 p.m., Library, 258 Main St. Space limited, preregistration required. Sign up in the Children’s Department or call 743-5308.

Waterford, Tuesday, Dec. 9: Computer 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.

Bryant Pond, Thursday, Dec. 11: Music, chimes by students from Forestdale School, 2 p.m., Whitman Memorial Library. Free. Light refreshments.

Paris, Thursday, Dec. 11: Pre-school story-time, 10 a.m., Public Library. Cynthia Ryant’s Henry and Mudge stories with a color sheet of Mudge. FMI: Paris Public Library at 743-6994, [email protected].

Paris, Friday, Dec. 12: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., SoBridgton, Saturday, Dec. 13: Holiday craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Town Hall. FMI: Rose at 743-6175.

Bethel, Saturday, Dec. 13: Supper, 5:30 p.m., United Methodist Church. Memory tree lighting follows. Memory lights, $5. Send names to PO Box 387, Bethel 04217.

Bridgton, Saturday, Dec. 13: Holiday craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Town Hall. FMI: Rose at 743-6175.

Norway, Saturday, Dec. 13: Neutering clinic for male cats, Town Office. $30. Rabies, distemper shots available at extra cost. Space limited. Call Responsible Pet Care to reserve at 743-8679. FMI: www.rpc.petfinder.com.

Norway, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 13-14: Comfort & Joy open house, noon to 4 p.m., Responsible Pet Care shelter, 132 Waterford Road, off Route 117. Donations of money or cat food, litter and toys accepted. Refreshments, 50/50, ornament sale, children’s Christmas card design contest. FMI: www.westernmainepetproject.com.

Paris, Saturday, Dec. 13: Teddy Bear square dance, 7 to 10 p.m., Oxford Hills Middle School, Pine Street. Dancers $6, nondancers free. Stuffed toys collected for Right Start Christmas for Kids. Sponsored by Swingin’ Bears Square Dance Club. FMI: Sue 743-7176 or Eleanor 782-4050.

Locke Mills, Sunday, Dec. 14: Christmas cantata “And This Shall Be a Sign,” 4 p.m., Union Church. Refreshments.

Oxford, Sunday, Dec. 14: Craft, bake and rummage sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., SDA Church, 259 Fore St. FMI: 665-2776 or 743-6673.

River Valley area

Lewiston area

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].

Auburn, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 4-6: Holiday Open House, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Woman’s Literary Union, 19 Elm St. Refreshments, entertainment. $8, children 5-12 $2, under 5 free. FMI: Flo Annear at 344-6037 or go to www.womansliteraryunion.org.

Lewiston, Thursday, Dec. 4: Festival of Lights, 5:30 p.m., outside of Lepage Conference Center at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center, corner of Sabattus Street and Campus Avenue. Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive by sleigh at 6 p.m., and the lighting of the tree! Proceeds benefit the children of Renaissance and Genesis Houses, Renaissance School, and the Adolescent and Child Behavioral inpatient units at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center.

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.

Auburn, Friday, Dec. 5: Roast pork supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $6, under 10 $3. Benefits veterans programs. FMI: 782-2856.

Auburn, Friday, Dec. 5: Christmas concert and pie social, 7 p.m., United Methodist Church, 439 Park Ave. Donations. FMI: 782-3972 or www.auburnmethodist.org.

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.

Lewiston, Friday, Dec. 5: Christmas craft, bake, and white elephant sale, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Montello Manor, 540 College St. Benefits resident’s activity fund.

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

Auburn, Saturday, Dec. 6: Sprouts, 10:30 to 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, ext. 133 by Wednesday, Dec. 3.

Danville, Saturday, Dec. 6: Bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m., Danville Grange Hall. Cost: Adults $7, children $4. Game party at 7 p.m.

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.

Lewiston, Saturday, Dec. 6: Stanton Bird Club’s early winter duck field trip to Ogunquit, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., car pooling from Promenade Mall in front of Staples. Free and open to non-members. Dress warm and bring lunch. FMI: Dan Marquis at 784-8397.

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

New Gloucester, Saturday, Dec. 6: Coffee house with Noah Harrison and Lauryn Hottinger, 7:30 p.m., First Congregational Church, corner of Church Road and Gloucester Hill Road. $10, children and seniors $5. FMI: Julie or Michael Fralich at 926-3161 or the Church Office at 926-3260.

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.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Dec. 6: Holiday craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Grange, Sabbathday Road. Light lunch. FMI: Steven Haycock at [email protected].

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 to 6:30 p.m. FMI: 225-3724.

Sabattus, Saturday, Dec. 6: Bean and casserole supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Our Lady of the Rosary Parish hall. $6.50, under 12 $3. FMI: 375-6586.

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 to 10 a.m., American Legion Post 135, Island Road. $6, 10 and under $3. FMI: 375-4058.

Auburn, Monday, Dec. 8: American Red Cross blood drive, 1 to 6 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, 14 Great Falls Plaza.

Auburn, Monday, Dec. 8: Mom’s morning out, 10 to 11 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. Bring child and gather with other families. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Monday, Dec. 8: 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, Monday, Dec. 8: 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, Tuesday, Dec. 9: American Red Cross Blood Drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Dec. 9: 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.

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

Auburn, Wednesday, Dec. 10: Make a Little Gingerbread House of Your Own, 2 to 3:30 p.m., Auburn Public Library Children’s Program Room, 49 Spring St. For children grades two to six. Free. Call to register. FMI: 333-6640, www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Dec. 10: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Dec. 10: Kid’s Garden Club, 4 p.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 5 to 10. Sign up the day of the class or call Lots to Gardens at 755-3110 to preregister; ask for Ari. Attendance is limited to eight. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Dec. 10: Reading Dog, 5:30 p.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Call the library to reserve a 5-or 10-minute spot. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Thursday, Dec. 11: Boy Scout Troop 116 Open House, 7 p.m., Holy Cross Church Parish Hall, Lisbon Street. Light refreshments. FMI: Don Sicotte 777-5409 or Denis Morin 783-9694.

Lewiston, Thursday, Dec. 11: Art Van, 4 p.m., Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 6-13. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Thursday, Dec. 11: American Red Cross blood drive, noon, Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Winthrop, Thursday, Dec. 11: American Red Cross blood drive, 1 to 6 p.m., St. Francis Church, 10 Lake St.

Lewiston, Friday, Dec. 12: Babytime Storytime, 10 a.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 0-2. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Friday, Dec. 12: Food for Thought Luncheon, noon, USM/L-A Senior College, Readers’ Theater class reciting Christmas poems. Advance $7; at door $8. Reservation by Dec. 11. FMI: 753-6510, usm.maine.edu/lac/seniorcollege.

Auburn, Saturday, Dec. 13: Sprouts family program for 0-36 months, 10:30 to 10:50 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Saturday, Dec. 13: Chicken dinner, 5 to 6 p.m., St. Louis Church, Third Street. $7, ages 5-11 $3.50, under 5 free.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Dec. 3: Kids’ garden club for ages 5-12, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Space limited. Sign up at Children’s Room or call Ari at Lots to Gardens at 755-3110.

Lewiston, Saturday, Dec. 13: Reading Dog, 12 p.m., 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.

Lewiston, Saturday, Dec. 13: Bean and casserole supper, 4:45 to 6 p.m., Calvary United Methodist Church, 59 Sabattus St. $7, children $3.

Lewiston, Saturday, Dec. 13: Just Us family Christmas show, 7 p.m., Middle School, Central Avenue. $8. Tickets at door or Community Credit Union, Great Falls Credit Union, Hannaford, Victor News.

Lisbon, Saturday, Dec. 13: Bean and casserole supper, 4:45-6 p.m., Holy Trinity Church, 67 Frost Hill Ave. $6, ages 4-11 $4, under 4 free, family with children under 12 $15. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. FMI: 353-5636.

Auburn, Sunday, Dec. 14: Breakfast, 8-10 a.m., VFW Post 1063, 588 Minot Ave. $3.75/$4.75. Benefits New Auburn Little League baseball. FMI: 784-6883.

Auburn, Sunday, Dec. 14: Worldwide candle lighting ceremony, honors children who have died, gather at 6:30 p.m., ceremony at 7, St. Philips Church, Route 4. Bring picture of child for memory table. Candles, refreshments provided. FMI: Kathy Peters at 388-2399 or [email protected].

Winthrop, Sunday, Dec. 14: Christmas concert, 3 and 6 p.m., St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Free-will offering. FMI: 377-2549 or www.codachorus.com.

Auburn, Monday, Dec. 15: Mom’s morning out, 10 to 11 a.m., Library Children’s Program Room, 49 Spring St. Bring child to gather with other families. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Monday, Dec. 15: 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. 15: 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.

Turner, Monday, Dec. 15: American Red Cross blood drive, 7:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m., Leavitt High School, Lower Street.

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