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, Jan. 7: Community fish chowder lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Trinity Methodist Church, Route 2.

New Sharon, Thursday, Jan. 8: Story hour, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Jim Ditzler Memorial Library, 37 Library Road. FMI: 779-1128.

Carrabassett Valley, Friday, Jan. 9: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Sugarloaf Inn, 5092 Access Road.

Turner, Friday and Saturday, Jan. 9-10: “The Wizard of Oz,” Friday 7 p.m., Saturday 2 p.m., Leavitt Area High School. Tickets at door or reserve at 225-4115.

Farmington, Saturday, Jan. 10: Community luncheon, noon to 1 p.m., Old South First Congregational Church. Delivery available in Farmington area. Call 778-0424 or 778-4438 for delivery.

Farmington, Saturday, Jan. 10: Bean supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Trinity UMC.

Wilton, Saturday, Jan. 10: Square dance, 7-10 p.m., Cushing School. Hosted by Friendship Squares.

Chesterville, Tuesday, Jan. 13: North Chesterville Extension Homemakers, 7:30 p.m., Town Office.

Farmington, Wednesday, Jan. 14: Fish chowder lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Trinity Methodist Church, Route 2.

Turner, Thursday, Jan. 15: “I Hate the Mall” comedy revue by grades 9-12 students, 7 p.m., Leavitt High School auditorium. $5. FMI and reservations: 225-4115.

Oxford Hills area

Bryant Pond, Thursday, Jan. 8: Forestdale School program of chimes, 2 p.m., Whitman Memorial Library. Refreshments. Rescheduled from December.

Oxford, through Friday, Jan. 9: Fruit orders, for delivery on Jan. 26, SDA Church. Order by Jan. 9 at 345-3814, 743-6673 or 743-6403. No Friday evening, Saturday calls.

Norway, Saturday, Jan. 10: Vaccination clinic, 9-11 a.m., Norway Fire Station. Rabies $10, distemper $12. Sponsored by Responsible Pet Care. FMI: 743-8679.

Oxford, Saturday, Jan. 10: Roast pork dinner, 5:30-7 p.m., Grace Fellowship Church, Poplar Street. $10, 12 and under $5. Benefits Josephine “Jo” Bradeen. To donate or FMI: Pastor Waterhouse 674-2733 or Pastor Parsons 539-9064.

Paris, Saturday, Jan. 10: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., South Paris Legion Hall, Church Street. $5.

Bridgton, Sunday, Jan. 11: American Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Shawnee Peak Ski Resort, 119 Mountain Road.

Bethel, Friday, Jan. 16: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Sunday River Southridge, 10 Peaks Lodge.

Paris, Friday, Jan. 16: Smorgasbord dinner, 5-6:30 p.m., South Paris Legion Hall. $7, under 12 $3. Benefits girls’ softball team trip.

River Valley area

Rumford, Friday, Jan. 9: Wine tasting, 6 p.m., Black Mountain of Maine, 39 Glover Road. $25. FMI: Black Mountain at 364-8977, www.skiblackmountain.org

Rumford, Saturday, Jan. 10: “Think Snow Dance,” 8-midnight, Eagles, Rumford Avenue. $9/$16. FMI: 562-4690.

Dixfield, Monday, Jan. 12: Pre-school Storytime, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Ludden Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.

Bethel, Friday, Jan. 16: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Sunday River Southridge, 10 Peaks Lodge.

Rumford, Friday, Jan 16: Tinpanic and Caribbean Night, happy hour 5 p.m., dinner 6 p.m., Black Mountain, 39 Glover Road.$15/dinner and entertainment, $8 entertainment only. Tickets on sale at Community Energy, Black Mountain, or call 364-8977.

Lewiston area

Gray, Tuesday, Jan. 6: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 6 p.m., Spring Meadows Country Club, 59 Lewiston Road.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Jan. 6: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Jan. 6: Preschool Storytime, 10 a.m., Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 2-5. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

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

Lewiston, Thursday, Jan. 8: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Thursday, Jan. 8: Art Van, 4 p.m., Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Friday, Jan. 9: Babytime Storytime, 10 a.m., Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 0-2. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Friday, Jan. 9: L-A Senior College Food for Thought luncheon with presentation by Charles W. Plummer on effects of last ice age on Maine’s landscape, noon, USM L-A College. Advance $7, at door $8. Reservations by noon on Jan. 8. FMI: 753-6510 or usm.maine.edu/lac/seniorcollege.

Turner, Friday and Saturday, Jan. 9-10: “The Wizard of Oz,” Friday 7 p.m., Saturday 2 p.m., Leavitt Area High School. Tickets at door or reserve at 225-4115.

Auburn, Saturday, Jan. 10: Pancake breakfast, 8-10 a.m., Applebee’s, Center Street. $5. Benefits Lewiston High School Competition Cheering.

Lewiston, Saturday, Jan. 10: Reading Dog, noon, 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, Saturday, Jan. 10: Bean and casserole supper, 4:45 to 6 p.m., Calvary United Methodist Church, 59 Sabattus St. $7, children $3.

Lewiston, Saturday, Jan. 10: Family style bean supper, 4 to 6 p.m., Holy Family Church Hall, 607 Sabattus St. $6, under 12 $3. Handicapped accessible.

Sabattus, Saturday, Jan. 10: Bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m., “The Jacques,” Wales Road. Dancing follows until 9:30 p.m. $6, dance $5, both $10. FMI: 375-4850.

Litchfield, Sunday, Jan. 11: “Crossin’ Mason Dixon” Show, noon to 5 p.m., Litchfield Sportsman’s Club. Doors 12, show at 1 p.m. Spaghetti lunch, raffles, pie auctions, and more. $5/show, $5/lunch, $8/both; under 12, $3/$3/$5. Benefits band trip to the national competition. FMI: Jim at 215-5062, Jerry at 717-0992, or Tom 268-9271.

Auburn, Sunday, Jan. 11: Breakfast, 8-10 a.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $3.75/$4.75. Benefits Auburn Little League. FMI: 784-6883.

Lewiston, Monday, Jan. 12: All ages Storytime, 6:30 p.m., Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Monday, Jan. 12: Kid’s Cooking Club, 4 p.m., Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 7-14. Attendance limited to 8. FMI: Denise, 755-3110, [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Monday, Jan. 12: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Monday, Jan. 12: American Red Cross blood drive, 1 to 6 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 150 East Ave.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Jan. 13: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 2-5. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Jan. 13: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Jan. 14: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Jan. 14: Reading Dog, 5:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Call 513-3133 to read to a dog. FMI: [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids

Lewiston, Wednesday, Jan. 14: “Playing with Food” series on farming for ages 5-12, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. 2nd part on Jan. 21. Sign up the day of the first session or call Ari at Lots to Gardens at 755-3110 to pre-register. Limit 8. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org/kids.

Freeport, Thursday, Jan. 15: American Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., L.L. Bean retail store, 95 Main St.

Lewiston, Thursday, Jan. 15: Art Van, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133, [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Thursday, Jan. 15: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Turner, Thursday, Jan. 15: “I Hate the Mall” comedy revue by grades 9-12 students, 7 p.m., Leavitt High School auditorium. $5. FMI and reservations: 225-4115.

Auburn, Friday, Jan. 16: Turkey supper, 5-6:30 p.m., 588 Minot Ave. Sponsored by VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 1603. $7, under 10 $3. Benefits veterans programs. FMI: 782-2856.

Lewiston, Friday, Jan. 16: Babytime Storytime, 10 a.m., Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 0-2. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lisbon, Friday, Jan. 16: Boiled dinner, 5-6 p.m., American Legion Auxiliary Post 158.