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, 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.

Jay, Saturday, Jan. 10: Potluck supper and dance, supper, 5-7 p.m.; dance 8 p.m. to midnight, VFW 3335. $5. Donations accepted. Raffles, 50/50. Benefits Garret Lovewell. FMI: Rachel 645-4029, Amy 491-9844, Amanda 931-7911.

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.

Farmington, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Jan. 15-17: “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” 7:30 p.m., Alumni Theater, Academy Street. $13, students/seniors $11, UMF students $8 (with ID), special Thursday prices of $11, $8, and $7, respectively. FMI: www.sandyriverplayers.org.

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

Farmington, Friday, Jan. 16: Chowder luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Fairbanks Union Church. $7. Eat in or take out. Call 778-4705 for home or work delivery within five miles before 11 a.m. FMI: 778-2694.

Farmington, Saturday, Jan. 17: Lobster dinner, 6 p.m., Old South Church, Main Street. Benefits Franklin Association UCC Honduras Partnership 2009 projects. $13.50, twin lobster dinner $20. Advance tickets only, available at Old South Church office in Holman Parish House or call 778-0424 or Carl Wegner 778-3902.

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.

Waterford, Thursday, Jan. 15: Community pot luck supper, 6 p.m., Wilkens Community House, Waterford Flat, Plummer Hill Road. Hosts are Judy and Paul Thompson and Nancy and Fred Engdahl.

Bethel, Friday, Jan. 16: American Red Cross blood drive, 1 to 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.

Hebron, Saturday, Jan. 17: Church supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Hebron Community Baptist Church. New England boiled dinner. Take outs. $7, 6 to 12 $3.50, under 6 free.

Paris, Saturday, Jan. 17: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., South Paris Legion Hall, Church Street. $5. Lunch counter open.

Fryeburg, Tuesday, Jan. 20: American Red Cross blood drive, 1 to 7 p.m., St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 857 Main St.

River Valley area

Dixfield, Friday, Jan. 9: N’est Tres Dias potluck breakfast, 7:30 a.m., Dixfield Congregational Church, High Street. FMI: 364-8083.

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 to 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.

Rumford, Monday, Jan. 17: Spaghetti dinner and dance, dinner 6 to 7 p.m., dance 8 p.m. to midnight, Eagles Hall. Dinner and dance $15, dance only $10. Benefits the NTAF Northeast Lung Transplant Fund in honor of Stephanie (Tutlis) Briggs. For tickets, contact Andrea 364-3229 or Steph 793-2357, FMI: www.newbreath4steph.com.

Lewiston area

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.

Winthrop, Friday, Jan. 9: Fish chowder luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Winthrop Congregational Church. $6. Take-outs. Handicap accessible. Benefits the church.

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.

Durham, Saturday, Jan. 17: Yankee pot roast supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Durham Congregational Church. $7.50, 6 to 12 $2.50, 5 and under free. FMI: Larry 353-9715.

Hebron, Saturday, Jan. 17: Church supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Hebron Community Baptist Church. New England boiled dinner. Take outs. $7, 6 to 12 $3.50, under 6 free.

Lewiston, Saturday, Jan. 17: Reading Dog, 12 noon, Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. To read to a dog call the library at 513-3133. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Poland, Saturday, Jan. 17: Majorettes rally, all day, Poland Community School. FMI: e-mail rally director MaryEllen Baizley at [email protected] or visit paristwirlers.vpweb.com.

Sabattus, Sunday, Jan. 18: Breakfast, 7:30-10 a.m., American Legion Post 135. $6, 10 and under $3.

Auburn, Monday, Jan. 19: American Red Cross blood drive, 1 to 6 p.m., Immaculate Heart of Mary, 2365 Turner Road.

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

Lewiston, Tuesday, Jan 20: Preschool story time for ages 2-5, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133, [email protected], www.lplonline.org/kids.