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, 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 to 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.

Farmington, Friday, Jan. 23: Fiddling concert, 7:30 p.m., Nordica Auditorium, UMF, with Lissa Schneckenburger and Franklin County Fiddlers. $8, $5 students and seniors. Benefits fiddlers trip to New Orleans.

Farmington, Saturday, Jan. 24: “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” 7:30 p.m., Alumni Theater, Academy Street. $13, $11 students/seniors, $8 UMF students. FMI: 779-7084 or www.sandyriverplayers.org.

Farmington, Saturday, Jan. 24: Inaugural ball, 7 p.m., UMF North Dining Hall. Music by Shepherd’s Pie. $5, $3 students. Tickets at Mickey’s Hallmark in Farmington, My Father’s Place in North Jay and Food Lion in Wilton.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, Jan. 24: Casserole supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., American Legion Hall, 17 Reynolds Ave. $7, 12 and under $5. FMI: 320-2074.

New Sharon, Saturday, Jan. 24: Bean and casserole supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., United Methodist Church. $7, under 12 $2.50.

Strong, Saturday, Jan. 24: Pep Stevens concert, 7 p.m., United Methodist Church sanctuary. Free.

Wilton, Saturday, Jan. 24: Bean and casserole supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., United Methodist Church dining room and vestry. Donations accepted.

Farmington, Sunday, Jan. 25: “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” 2 p.m., Alumni Theater, Academy Street. $13, $11 students/seniors, $8 UMF students. FMI: 779-7084 or www.sandyriverplayers.org.

Turner, Sunday, Jan. 25: Hymn sing, 6-7:30 p.m., North Turner Union Presbyterian Church, Route 219. Free.

Wilton, Sunday, Jan. 25: Youth music concert, 2 to 4 p.m., Congregational Church, 386 Main St. Benefits Wilton Food Pantry. Donations.

Wilton, Tuesday, Jan. 27: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Free Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St.

Farmington, Wednesday, Jan. 28: Fish chowder, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Trinity Methodist Church, Route 2. No school, no chowder.

Farmington, Thursday, Jan. 29: Evening of poetry with Jeffrey Thomson and Carey Salemo, 7 p.m., Public Library. FMI: DDG Booksellers 778-3454 or [email protected].

Farmington, Friday, Jan. 30: Movie night “Expelled – No Intelligence Allowed,” 6:30 p.m., Farmington Baptist Church.

Rangeley, Saturday, Jan. 31: Busch Sport Scene snowmobile ride for charity, 11 a.m. or throughout the day, Club House Restaurant. $10 advance, $15 at 9 a.m. FMI: 224-2060 or [email protected].

Salem, Sunday, Feb. 1: A&E Hill Country Music with Willie Dunham, 1 p.m., Community Building.

Wilton, Sunday, Feb. 1: “Looking from the Inside Out” art exhibit opening, 4-6 p.m., Foothills Arts Center, Bass-Wilson Building, downtown. FMI: Anne Geller 645-7117 or [email protected].

Wilton, Tuesday, Feb. 3: Preschool storytime, 10:30 a.m., Wilton Free Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St. FMI: 645-4831.

Oxford Hills area

Norway, Thursday, Jan. 22: Games for grades 1 to 6, after school, Memorial Library Children’s Room, 258 Main St. Snacks and parents welcome. FMI: 743-5308.

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

Bridgton, Saturday, Jan. 24: Craft fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot St. Lunch. Benefits Bridgton Community Center. FMI: 647-3116.

Norway, Saturday, Jan. 24: Turkey supper, 5 to 6 p.m., Norway Fire Station. $7, 6-11 $3, under 6 free.

Paris, Saturday, Jan. 24: Jones Dance Band, 7 to 10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. $5.

Paris, Monday, Jan. 26: Blood drive, 1 to 5:30 p.m., American Legion Hall, Church Street. Bring photo I.D. FMI: Marilyn 743-5723 or Lillian 743-2641.

Mechanic Falls, Tuesday, Jan. 27: American Red Cross blood drive, 1 to 7 p.m., Vineyard Christian Fellowship, 90 Lewiston St.

Norway, Tuesday, Jan. 27: Family playtime, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. For parents/caregivers and children aged 1 to 4. FMI: 743-5308.

Norway, Thursday, Jan. 29: Games Galore! after school hours, Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Grades 1-6. Children may bring snack. Parents welcome. FMI: Memorial Library Children’s Room 743-5308

Waterford, Friday, Jan. 30: Author Judy Green will read her short story “Dark,” 3 p.m., Library.

Norway, Saturday, Jan. 31: Karaoke and dance with “The Old Crows” DJs, 7 to 11 p.m., American Legion Post 82.

Paris, Saturday, Jan. 31: Jones Dance Band, 7 to 10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. $5.

Paris, Saturday, Jan. 31: Class Ball, 7-10 p.m., Oxford Hills Middle School, Pine Street. $6 dancers, non-dancers free. Sponsored by Swingin Bears Square Dance Club. FMI: Sue Corning 743-7176 or Eleanor Herrick 782-4050.

Waterford, Monday, Feb. 2: Socrates Cafe meeting “Regarding the Environment, What is Responsible Living?” 6:30-8:30 p.m., Library. FMI: 583-6957 or [email protected].

Norway, Tuesday, Feb. 3: Family playtime, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: Children’s Room 743-5308.

Otisfield, Tuesday, Feb. 3: Otisfield food pantry open, 10 a.m.-noon, Spurrs Corner Church, Route 121. FMI: 583-4780 or 627-4329.

River Valley area

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

Rumford, Saturday, Jan. 24: Texas Hold ‘Em tournament, sign in 9:30 a.m., Eagle’s Club. $30. Lunch, $5. Preregister, call Butch Carey 357-5345 or Jim Rinaldo 364-2983.

Rumford, Saturday, Jan 24: Miracle of Christmas cantata, 3 p.m., Methodist Church Virginia Chapel, Linnell Street. Postponed from Dec. 20. Snow date Sunday, Jan. 25.

Dixfield, Monday, Jan. 26: Pre to school story time, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Ludden Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.

Mexico, Wednesday, Jan. 28: Birthday party, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Calvin Lyons Hall. Celebrating everyone’s birthdays for coming year. Storm date Thursday, Jan. 29. FMI: the library at 364-3281.

Rumford, Friday, Jan. 30: The Swampdonkey’s band, 7 p.m., Black Mountain Lodge. $8. FMI: 364-8977 or www.skiblackmountain.org.

Dixfield, Monday, Feb. 2: Preschool story time, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Ludden Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.

Lewiston area

Auburn, Thursday, Jan. 22: Homeschooling as a Family Lifestyle, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Conference Room, basement of Auburn Public Library. Space limited, register at 784-6617.

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, Thursday, Jan. 22: Bankruptcy or Bailout: A Libertarian Perspective on the Financial Crisis, lecture by economist Jeffrey Miron, 7 to 9 p.m., Chase Hall, Bates College.

Lewiston, Friday, Jan. 23: Baby time story time for ages 0 to 2, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 513-3133, [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.

Sabattus, Friday, Jan. 23: Turkey dinner, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Jillson’s. Donations $10. Benefits Loaves and Fishes and food pantry. FMI: Sister Lucille 375-8399.

Auburn, Saturday, Jan. 24: Bean supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Sixth Street Congregational Church, 109 Sixth St. $5, ages 6 to 12 $3, 5 and under free. Takeouts. FMI: 782-7517.

Auburn, Saturday, Jan. 24: Pot luck supper and concert by Cornerstone, supper 5 p.m, concert 7 p.m., St. Philip’s Church, Route 4. Free.

Gray, Saturday, Jan. 24: Bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m., First Congregational Church, Route 115. $7, under 12 $3. Handicapped-accessible. FMI: 657-4279 or 657-3279.

Lewiston, Saturday, Jan. 24: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., L/A Harley Davidson, 839 Main Street.

Lewiston, Saturday, Jan. 24: Reading Dog, noon, Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Call 513-3133 to read to a dog. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, Jan. 24: Bean and ham supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Methodist Church, School Street. $6, children $2.50. FMI: 353-8951.

Minot, Saturday, Jan. 24: Turkey supper, 5 to 6 p.m., United Methodist Church. $6, children $3. FMI: Allen Messer 998-6005.

Sabattus, Saturday, Jan. 24: Pot luck supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Sons of American Legion Post 135, Island Road. $6, under 6 $3.

Sabattus, Saturday, Jan. 24: Karaoke and dance, 7 to 11 p.m., American Legion Post 135, Island Road. Free.

Turner, Sunday, Jan. 25: Hymn sing, 6-7:30 p.m., North Turner Union Presbyterian Church, Route 219. Free.

Lewiston, Monday, Jan. 26: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Monday, Jan. 26: Kids cooking club for ages 7 to 14, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Sign up at 513-3133. Space limited. FMI: Denise at Lots to Gardens 755-3110.

Lewiston, Monday, Jan. 26: All to ages story time, 6:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133, [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Jan. 27: Book Buddies, 3:30 p.m., Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. For grades 1 to 6. FMI: 513-3133.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Jan. 27: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 2 to 5. FMI: 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Jan. 27: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Freeport, Tuesday, Jan. 27: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., L.L. Bean, Stonewood Drive.

Freeport, Tuesday, Jan. 27: American Red Cross blood drive, 1 to 6 p.m., Pinetree Academy, 67 Pownal Road.

Mechanic Falls, Tuesday, Jan. 27: American Red Cross blood drive, 1 to 7 p.m., Vineyard Christian Fellowship, 90 Lewiston St.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Jan. 28: Book Buddies, 3:30 p.m., Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Grades 1-6. FMI: 513-3133.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Jan. 28: Reading Dog, 5:30 p.m., Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. To read to a dog call library at 513-3133.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Jan. 28: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Durham, Thursday, Jan. 29: Free supper, 6 p.m., First Congregational Church, to promote community fellowship. FMI: Larry 353-9715.

Lewiston, Thursday, Jan. 29: 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. 29: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Friday, Jan. 30: Baby time story time for 0-2 years, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133, [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Friday, Jan. 30: Community celebration, 6 to 9 p.m., Callahan Hall, Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Music, dance and spoken word. Free. Sponsored by Bates College’s Harward Center for Community Partnerships. FMI: 786-6400.

Auburn, Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 31-Feb. 1: Tim Horton’s 3 on 3 pond hockey tournament, Walton Elementary. $30 team. Pre-register at [email protected].

Lewiston, Saturday, Jan. 31: Reading Dog, noon, Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. To read to a dog call 513-3133. FMI: [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.

Sabattus, Sunday, Feb. 1: Breakfast, 7:30 to 10 a.m., American Legion Post 135, Island Road. $6, 10 and under $3.