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

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

Wilton, Tuesday, Jan. 13: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Free Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St. FMI: Sandra Warren 645-4831.

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 students, 7 p.m., Leavitt High School auditorium. Free. FMI 225-4115.

Wilton, Thursday, Jan. 15: Elementary story time, 6 p.m., Free Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St. FMI: Sandra Warren 645-4831.

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.

Chesterville, Saturday, Jan. 17: Bean supper, 4-6 p.m., Grange. $7, children $3.

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.

Weld, Saturday, Jan. 17: Rabies clinic, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Weld Town Office, 23 Mill St. Town clerk will be there to license dogs.

Wilton, Tuesday, Jan. 20: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Free Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St. FMI: Sandra Warren 645-4831.

Farmington, Wednesday, Jan. 21: Community fish chowder lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Trinity Methodist Church, Route 2.

Farmington, Thursday, Jan. 22: “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” 7:30 p.m., Alumni Theater, Academy Street. $11, students/seniors $8, UMF students with ID $7. FMI: www.sandyriverplayers.org.

New Sharon, Thursday, Jan. 22: Story hour, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Jim Ditzler Memorial Library. Stories, crafts, snacks.

Farmington, Friday, Jan. 23: “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” by Sandy River Players, 7:30 p.m., Alumni Theater, Academy St. $13, $11 students/seniors, $8 UMF students. FMI: 779-7084 or www.sandyriverplayers.org.

Oxford Hills area

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.

Norway, Saturday, Jan. 17: Bean supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Masonic Hall, 9 Temple St. $7.

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.

Otisfield, Friday, Jan. 23: Food pantry, 1-5 p.m., East Otisfield Free Baptist Church, Rayville Road. FMI: 539-4619.

River Valley area

Rumford, Tuesday, Jan. 13: River Valley Chamber of Commerce open house and ribbon cutting, 4-6 p.m., Information Center, 10 Bridge St.

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, Friday, Jan. 16: Bean supper and dance, supper 5-6:30 p.m., Snowshoe Club. $6, under 12 $3.

Rumford, Saturday, Jan. 17: Celebration in memory of Elsie Morency, 1 to 3 p.m., Horizons Unlimited, 319 Swain Road. FMI: 364-8842.

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.

Rumford, Saturday, Jan. 17: Lions Club Texas hold’em tournament, registration 9:30 a.m.; starts 10:30 a.m., Lions Den, Main Street. $65. Lunch available.

Rumford, Friday, Jan. 23: Black Mountain hill climb race, 6 p.m., Black Mountain. Registration 4 p.m. Pre-registration $15 before Jan. 15, $20 after Jan. 15. Gate and spectator fee $3 for ages 6-12, $5 for 13 and over, under 5 free. FMI: 364-8944 or www.skiblackmountain.org.

Lewiston area

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.

Lewiston, Thursday, Jan. 15: Great Falls Forum, lecture by Christopher St. John of Maine Center for Economic Policy, 1 p.m., Callahan Hall, Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Free. Bring brown bag lunch. FMI: 513-3135.

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

Auburn, Friday, Jan. 16: Turkey supper, 5 to 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 to 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, 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 to 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.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Jan. 21: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Jan. 21: Reading dog program, 5:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. To read to a dog, call 513-3133. FMI: [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Thursday, Jan. 22: Art Van, 4 p.m., Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Thursday, Jan. 22: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Friday, Jan. 23: Baby time 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.