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, Tuesday-Friday, Feb. 10-13: Valentine making, 3 to 5 p.m., Everyone’s Resource Depot. Education Center, High and Lincoln streets, UMF campus. All ages. $1. FMI: 778-7150.

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

Farmington, Wednesday, Feb. 11: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., University of Maine, 246 Main St.

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

Farmington, Friday, Feb. 13: Teachers Lounge Mafia Improv Comedy “Bad Luck,” 7:30 p.m., Lincoln Auditorium, Roberts Learning Center, University of Maine at Farmington. Free; donations support Alzheimer’s Association’s Maine chapter. FMI: [email protected] or 578-0357.

Canton, Saturday, Feb. 14: Sweet Heart dance, 6 to 10 p.m., Old Canton Fire and Municipal Building, Route 140. $12 couple, $7 single. Door prize, raffles, 50/50 drawing, snack bar. FMI: Jim 897-9254.

Farmington, Saturday, Feb. 14: Valentine making, 10 a.m. to noon, Everyone’s Resource Depot, UMF campus. $1. All ages. FMI: 778-7150.

Farmington, Saturday, Feb. 14: Chicken stew luncheon, noon to 1 p.m., Old South First Congregational Church. Free. Delivery in Farmington area. FMI: 778-0424 during week or 774-4438 morning of lunch.

Farmington, Saturday, Feb. 14: Bean and casserole supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church.

Farmington, Saturday, Feb. 14: Valentine dance with music by Legends, 7 to 11 p.m., American Legion. $20 couple. Sponsored by Emblem Club 460. Tickets at Mickey’s or call Shannon at 778-4726.

Farmington, Saturday, Feb. 14: Contradance, beginner workshop 7:30 p.m., dance 8 p.m., Fairbanks School Meeting House, 508 Fairbanks Road. $6, family $15. All welcome. No partner needed.

Jay, Saturday, Feb. 14: Prime rib dinner and dance, dinner 6 p.m., dance 8 p.m. to midnight, VFW Post 3335, Jewell St. $20. Music by Alibi. Advance tickets only at the Post. Benefits Operation Uplink. FMI: 897-5112 or 897-2640.

Livermore, Saturday, Feb. 14: Ice harvesting with hand tools and horsepower for Norlands Living History Center, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Bartlett Pond, Norlands Road. Free. Campfire, hot drinks. Bring saws, ice picks. FMI: 897-4366 or www.norlands.org.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, Feb. 14: Valentine’s Day breakfast, 7 to 10 a.m., American Legion Hall. $5, children $3. FMI: 320-2074.

Rangeley, Saturday, Feb. 14: Valentine’s Day fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., American Legion Hall, 2378 Main St. Vendors welcome. $10 table. Sponsored by Lady’s Auxiliary. FMI: Mary 864-5115.

Rangeley, Saturday-Sunday, Feb. 14-15: Winter Diva, 7 p.m., Club House. Tickets at Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce. Benefits Project Graduation, High School Chorus.

Farmington, Sunday, Feb. 15: Mitch Boulette Memorial Snowmobile Ride and Dinner, registration 9, ride 10 a.m., dinner 5 p.m., Elks Lodge, West Farmington. Sponsored by Shiretown Riders Snowmobile Club and Elks Lodge 2430. $20, includes T-shirt, dinner. FMI: 491-4877 or 491-0748.

Wilton, Sunday, Feb. 15: Square dance, 2 to 5 p.m., Cushing School. Hosted by Friendship Squares.

Wilton, Tuesday, Feb. 17: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Free Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St. FMI: 645-4831.

Farmington, Wednesday, Feb. 18: Fish chowder, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Trinity Methodist Church, Route 2.

Rangeley, Wednesday, Feb. 18: Ladies/community breakfast, 7 a.m., Farm House Inn, Main Street, Route 4. FMI: 864-5805.

New Sharon, Thursday, Feb. 19: Story hour, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Jim Ditzler Memorial Library, 37 Library Road. Crafts, snacks. FMI: 779-1128.

Wilton, Thursday, Feb. 19: Elementary story time, 6 p.m., Free Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St. FMI: 645-4831.

Rangeley, Saturday, Feb. 21: Pot roast dinner, 5 to 7 p.m., Church of the Good Shepherd, Main Street. $8. Door prize. FMI: 864-5583.

Oxford Hills area

Norway, Tuesday, Feb. 10: Family playtime, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308, www.norway.lib.me.us.

Norway, Wednesday, Feb. 11: Preschool story time for ages 2-5, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308.

Norway, Thursday, Feb. 12: Games Galore!, after school hours, Memorial Library, 258 Main St. For grades 1-6. Parents welcome. Bring snack. FMI: library Children’s Room 743-5308.

Norway, Thursday, Feb. 12: Luncheon in honor of Winona Farrington’s memoir, “Having Fun Along the Way: An Oxford Girl’s Journey,” noon to 2 p.m., Memorial Library. Public invited to luncheon; RSVP to Oxford Hills Adult Education at 743-8842, ext. 1.

Paris, Thursday, Feb. 12: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. Topic: Hugs, Kisses, and Hearts. FMI: 743-6994, [email protected], www.paris.lib.me.us.

Bethel, Friday, Feb. 13: Valentine tea, 1 to 3 p.m., United Methodist Church dining hall.

Norway, Friday, Feb. 13: Baby boosters story time for ages up to 2, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308.

Otisfield, Friday, Feb. 13: Variety show, 6 p.m., Community School. Free. Part of Winter Carnival. FMI: Noreen Edwards at 627-7033.

Oxford, Friday, Feb. 13: Chinese auction, tickets 4 to 6 p.m., drawings 6 to 8 p.m., Advent Christian Church, Route 26 near Walmart. Benefits Lynn Lock and son Tyler Cluff, who has bone cancer. Donations welcome. FMI: Peggy 357-7072.

Paris, Friday, Feb. 13: Potluck supper and auction, 5:30 p.m., Congregational Church, Main Street. $6, children $4, under 5 free. Benefits Girl Scouts’ trip to Washington, D.C. Tickets and cookie orders, Diana 743-7014.

Canton, Saturday, Feb. 14: Sweet Heart Dance, 6 to 10 p.m., Old Canton Fire and Municipal Building, Route 140. $12 couple, $7 single. Door prize, raffles, 50/50 drawing, snack bar. FMI: Jim 897-9254.

Norway, Saturday, Feb. 14: Concert “For the Love of a Song,” 7 p.m., Public Library. Free. FMI: 743-5309.

Norway, Saturday, Feb. 14: X-country ski event, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Van Nest Farm, 265 Old Stage Road. Kids free. $10 adults. Benefits Roberts Farm Preserve. Sponsored by Western Foothills Land Trust. FMI and directions: www.wfltmaine.org, 739-2124. or e-mail at [email protected].

Otisfield, Saturday, Feb. 14: Winter Carnival, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., various locations. FMI: Noreen Edwards at 627-7033.

Paris, Saturday, Feb. 14: Sweetheart supper and dance, supper 5 to 6 p.m., dance 6:30-9:30 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. Supper $7, dance $5, both $12. Music by the Country Lads.

Paris, Saturday, Feb. 14: Sweet Heart dance, 7-10 p.m., Oxfords Hills Middle School, Pine Street. Dancers $6, non-dancers free. Refreshments. Sponsored by Swingin Bears Square Dance Club. FMI: Sue Corning 743-7176 or Eleanor Herrick 782-4050.

Upton, Saturday, Feb. 14: Valentine murder mystery dinner, 6 p.m., Upton Ladies Aid Building, Mill Road. $40 couple, $25 single. Reservations only by Feb. 7. FMI: Penny 533-2010.

West Paris, Saturday, Feb. 14: Decorating sugar cookies and making paper valentines, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., West Paris Library, Main Street. All ages. FMI: 674-2004.

Oxford, Monday, Feb. 16: American Red Cross blood drive, 2 to 7 p.m., Hosanna Church of God, 109 Schoolhouse Road.

Paris, Monday, Feb. 16: Listener’s and Reader’s Theater’s “Click, Clack, Moo: Cows that Type” by Doreen Cronin, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. Grades 1-3. Free. Snacks provided.

Otisfield, Tuesday, Feb. 17: Food pantry, 10 a.m. to noon, Spurrs Corner Church, Route 121. FMI: 583-4780 or 627-4329.

Paris, Wednesday, Feb. 18: Sing-a-long with John Governale for preschoolers to age 8, 10 a.m., Library, 37 Market Square. Taping by NPC-TV. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Bridgton, Thursday, Feb. 19: American Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Bridgton Hospital, South High Street.

Bryant Pond, Thursday, Feb. 19: Guest speaker and owner of Andrews Funeral Home Cliff Gray, 2 p.m., Whitman Memorial Library. Free. Light refreshments.

Paris, Thursday, Feb. 19: Preschool story time: “Everything Ducky,” 10 a.m., Library, 37 Market Square. All preschool ages welcome. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected]

Waterford, Thursday, Feb. 19: Pot luck supper, 6 p.m., Wilkins Community House, Plummer Hill Road, behind village green, next to church.

Naples, Friday, Feb. 20: American Red Cross blood drive, 2 to 7 p.m., American Legion, 26 Casco Road.

Hebron, Saturday, Feb. 21: New England boiled dinner, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Community Baptist Church. $7, 6-12 $3.50, under 6 free. Take outs.

Newry, Saturday, Feb. 21: Joy of Skiing: progressive picnic on skis, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday River Cross Country Ski Center. $7, children $5. Benefits Maine Lung Association. FMI: 824-2410.

Norway, Saturday, Feb. 21: Ice skating, 6:30 to 9 p.m., Cottage Street ice rink. All ages. Music, bonfire, pot luck snack table. Sponsored by Parks and Recreation. FMI: Deb Partridge at 743-6651 or [email protected].

Paris, Saturday, Feb. 21: Jones Dance Band, 7 to 10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. $5. Lunch counter.

River Valley area

Mexico, Tuesday, Feb. 10: RAAPA actor auditions for dinner theater, 6 p.m., Lecture Hall, Mountain Valley Middle School. Chorus begins rehearsals at 7 p.m. on Feb. 10 also.

Rumford, Wednesday, Feb. 11: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 6 p.m., American Legion, 184 Congress St.

Rumford, Thursday, Feb. 12: Free ski night, 4-9 p.m., Black Mountain of Maine. Tubing, $10. Rentals, $15, rental shop open at 3:45 p.m. Free ski lessons, 5-7 p.m.

Bethel, Friday, Feb. 13: Valentine tea, 1-3 p.m., United Methodist Church dining hall.

Canton, Saturday, Feb. 14: Sweet Heart Dance, 6-10 p.m., Old Canton Fire and Municipal Building, Route 140. $12 couple, $7 single. Door prize, raffles, 50/50 drawing, snack bar. FMI: Jim 897-9254.

Mexico, Saturday, Feb. 14: Supper, 5 p.m., Mexico U.C.C. (Green Church.) $7, under 12 $3. Takeouts after 5:30 p.m. Turkey, fixings, homemade pies.

Rumford, Saturday, Feb. 14: Valentine’s dance, members and guests, 8-midnight, Eagles. $5. Benefits Alzheimer’s Unit at Rumford Community Home.

Rumford, Tuesday, Feb. 17: Canton Cruisers bowl-a-thon, noon to 3 p.m., Oxford Lanes. Benefits Relay for Life Team. FMI: Missy 597-2920 or 597-2640.

Rumford, Wednesday, Feb. 18: Business lunch and learn, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., River Valley Technology Center, 60 Lowell St. “The Basics of E-Commerce.” $10, includes lunch. Pre-payment, pre-registration required, call Lorraine at 369-0396 or [email protected] by Feb. 13.

Rumford, Saturday, Feb. 21: Texas Hold ‘Em tournament, sign in 9:30 a.m., Sons of Italy. $30. Lunch $5. FMI: Butch Carey 357-5345 or Jim Rinaldo 364-2983.

Rumford, Saturday, Feb. 21: Benefit for Richard Comeau, 6 p.m. to midnight, Eagles Club. $10. Music, raffles, 50/50. FMI: Valerie 357-5413 or Mickey 316-7297.

Lewiston area

Auburn, Tuesday, Feb. 10: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Edward Little High School, 77 Harris St. to Lewiston, Tuesday, Feb. 10: American Red Cross blood drive, 3-8 p.m., Bates College Chase Hall, Campus Avenue.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Feb. 10: Preschool story time for ages 2-5, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Feb. 10: Book buddies for grades 1-6, 3:45 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Feb. 11: Book buddies for grades 1-6, 3:45 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Feb. 11: Reading Dog program, 5:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Call 513-3133 to reserve a spot. FMI: www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Thursday, Feb. 12: Art Van program, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Thursday, Feb. 12: Boy Scout Troop 116 open house, 7 p.m., Parish Hall of Holy Cross Church, Lisbon Street. FMI: Scoutmaster Denis Morin 783-9694 or Don Sicotte at 777-5409.

Lewiston, Thursday, Feb. 12: Reading from “Seed of Sarah: Memoirs of a Survivor” and its sequel, 7 p.m., Callahan Hall, Library, 200 Lisbon St. Book signing. Free. FMI: 513-3050

Poland, Thursday, Feb. 12: Bob Marley, 7 p.m., Poland Regional High School. Sponsored by Poland Regional High School Project Graduation. Tickets $15, at PRHS, Poland Rec., Village Kitchen, Dad’s Place, Mechanic Falls Town Office, Minot Town Office, Minot Country Store. Silent auction, 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. FMI: 998-5400 or Mary Ella Jones at 998-2511.

Auburn, Friday, Feb. 13: VFW Post 1603 Valentines roast pork dinner and dance, dinner 5-6:30 p.m., dance 7-11, VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $7, kids $3. Dance with “PokeChop.” FMI: 783-2561.

Lewiston, Friday, Feb. 13: L-A Senior College Food for Thought luncheon, noon, USM/L-A, presentation by Lincoln F. Ladd on the benefits of reading. Advance $7; at door $8. Reservation by noon Feb. 12. FMI: 753-6510.

Lewiston, Friday, Feb. 13: Babytime story time for up to age 2, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org/kids.

Auburn, Saturday, Feb. 14: Pancake breakfast, 8 to 10 a.m., Applebee’s Restaurant. $5. Advance tickets only at Dominican Convent in Sabattus, Victor News or CMCC. Benefits Loaves and Fishes. FMI: Monique 755-5255.

Auburn, Saturday, Feb. 14: Family-oriented Poker Run, noon, Lost Valley. Car or snowmobile. Cash prizes. FMI: 783-8037 or www.andyvalleysnogypsies.com.

Auburn, Saturday, Feb. 14: Breakfast, 8-9:30 p.m., Rabboni 150 Lodge.

Lewiston, Saturday, Feb. 14: Bean supper, 4 to 6 p.m., Holy Family Church Hall, 607 Sabattus St. Serving family style. $6, under 12 $3. Handicap accessible.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, Feb. 14: Bean and casserole supper, 4:45 to 6 p.m., Holy Trinity Church Parish Hall, 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.

Lewiston, Saturday, Feb. 14: Bean and casserole supper, 4:45 to 6 p.m., Calvary United Methodist Church, 59 Sabattus St. $7, children $3.

Lewiston, Saturday, Feb. 14: Reading Dog program, 5:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Call 513-3133 to reserve a spot. FMI: www.lplonline.org/kids.

Sabattus, Saturday, Feb. 14: Bean and casserole supper and Valentine dance, supper 5 p.m., dance following until 9:30 p.m., Jacques Cartier Club, Wales Road. $6 supper, $5 dance, $10 both. FMI: 375-4850.

Auburn, Sunday, Feb. 15: Pancake breakfast, 8 a.m. to noon, St. Philip’s Church, Route 4. $4, 12 and under $2.

Lisbon Falls, Sunday, Feb. 15: Sleigh rides, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Route 125. $3, children $2. Sponsored by Farmer’s Draft Horse, Mule, and Pony Club, benefits Pine Tree Society. Teams welcome. FMI: http://www.farmersdraftclub.org/index.htm.

Sabattus, Sunday, Feb. 15: Breakfast, 7:30 to 10 a.m., American Legion Post 135. $6, 10 and under $3.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Feb. 17: Preschool story time for ages 2-5, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 17-18: Playing with Food 2-part series for ages 5-12, 11 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Sign up at first session or pre-register at 755-3110, ask for Ari.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Feb. 18: Benefit spaghetti supper for Douglas Adel, 4 p.m., Holy Cross Church hall, 1080 Lisbon St. $6/$3 kids. Hosted by Holy Cross Knights of Columbus Council 12652. Douglas needs a double-lung transplant.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Feb. 18: Reading Dog, 5:30 p.m., Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Call to read to dog. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Thursday, Feb. 19: Art Van program, 11 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St.

Lewiston, Thursday, Feb. 19: Great Falls Forum: “Living with Autism: An Insider’s View” with Deborah Lipsky, noon to 1 p.m., Callahan Hall, Library, 200 Lisbon St. Free. Bring bag lunch. FMI: 513-3050.

Lisbon, Friday, Feb. 20: Sirloin tips supper, 5 to 6 p.m., American Legion Auxiliary Post 158.

Lewiston, Friday, Feb. 20: Babytime story time, 10 a.m., Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 0-2, siblings welcome. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Auburn, Saturday, Feb. 21: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Auburn Mall, 550 Center St.

Auburn, Saturday, Feb. 21: Bean and American chop suey supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., St. Louis Church basement, Third Street. $6, 12 and under $3. Sponsored by Andy Valley Knights of Columbus Council 8742.

Hebron, Saturday, Feb. 21: New England boiled dinner, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Community Baptist Church. $7, 6-12 $3.50, under 6 free. Take outs.

Lewiston, Saturday, Feb. 21: Reading Dog, noon, Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Call 513-3133 to read to a dog. FMI: [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.

Sabattus, Saturday, Feb. 21: Sweetheart dance, 8 to 11 p.m., American Legion Post 135. Music by Jack/Henriette includes karaoke. Free. FMI: Carol Laplante 782-4181.