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, 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.

Chesterville, Saturday, Feb. 21: Bean supper, 4-6 p.m., Chesterville Grange. $7, children $3.

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.

Wilton, Tuesday, Feb. 24: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Free Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St. FMI: 645-4831.

Farmington, Wednesday, Feb. 25: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-6 p.m., Franklin Memorial Hospital, 1 Hospital Drive.

Farmington, Wednesday, Feb. 25: Fish chowder lunch, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Trinity Methodist Church, Route 2.

New Sharon, Saturday, Feb. 28: Bean supper, 5-6:30 p.m., United Methodist Church. $7, under 12 $2.

New Vineyard, Saturday, Feb. 28: Chili and chowder supper, 5-7 p.m., Smith Hall. $5, 12 and under $3.50, family $15. Music, book sale.

Oxford Hills area

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.

Waterford, Friday, Feb. 20: Community birthday party and bean supper to benefit Martha Mason Whittemore, 5-7 p.m., North Waterford Church. Cost: Donations for Whittemore family. FMI: Nat or Deb at 928-2536.

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.

Newry, Saturday, Feb. 21: Herb Kittredge memorial ride, 9:30 a.m., Bear River Grange Hall. Landowner appreciation and spaghetti and oyster stew dinner at 5 p.m. $7, under 12 free. Sponsored by Windy Valley’s Snowmobile Club.

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].

Norway, Saturday-Sunday, Feb. 21-22: Norway-Paris Fish & Game Association’s fishing derby, sunrise to sunset, any Maine Lake, but entries must be weighed at Little Red School House on Norway Lake, Route 118. Tickets from club members, sports shops and derby headquarters. Proceeds help young people to the University of Maine 4-H Camp & Learning Center at Bryant Pond. FMI: Jim Alberi 743-8339.

Norway, Saturday, Feb. 21: Bean supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Norway Masonic Lodge Hall, Temple Street.

Paris, Saturday, Feb. 21: Movie “Fly Wheel” for young people, 2 p.m., First Baptist Church.

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

Paris, Saturday, Feb. 21: Chinese auction, doors open 3:30 p.m., auction at 5, Oxford Hills High School Cafeteria. Benefits Oxford Fair.

Paris, Monday, Feb. 23: “Listeners’ and Readers’ Theater,” 3:30-4:30 p.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. “The Musicians of Bremen” by Brothers Grimm. Snacks. Free, for grades 1-3. FMI: 743-6994, [email protected], www.paris.lib.me.us.

Norway, Tuesday, Feb. 24: Family playtime for ages 1-4, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.

Norway, Wednesday, Feb. 25: Preschool story time for ages 2-5, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Bring favorite stuffed animal toy. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.

Harrison, Thursday, Feb. 26: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., United Parish Congregational Church, Main Street.

Paris, Thursday, Feb. 26: Preschool Storytime, “Is that a Robin?” 10 a.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994, [email protected], www.paris.lib.me.us.

Norway, Friday, Feb. 27: Baby boosters story time for ages 0-2, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.

Norway, Friday, Feb. 27: Lasagna dinner, 5-7 p.m., Second Congregational Church, Main Street. $7, under 12 $3.50. Basket raffle.

Otisfield, Friday, Feb. 27: Food pantry, 1-5 p.m., East Otisfield Free Baptist Church, Rayville Road. FMI: 539-4619.

Oxford, Friday, Feb. 27: Father-daughter dance, 7-10 p.m., American Legion Post 112, King Street. $10 couple, includes refreshments. Photographer. Order tickets by Feb. 20 by calling Patty at 743-6943 or Debbie at 539-9021

Norway, Saturday, Feb. 28: Dance, karaoke, 7-11 p.m., American Legion Post 82.

River Valley area

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.

Dixfield, Monday, Feb. 23: Pre-school story time, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.

Rumford, Saturday, Feb. 28: Dinner, dance, dinner 4-6 p.m., dance 7-midnight, Eagles Hall. Dinner $5, dance $5. 21 and up. Music by Formerly Monsta. Benefits John Harlow. Tickets at Community Energy, Blaisdell’s. FMI: Rose Marie at 364-3719.

Lewiston area

Auburn, Wednesday, Feb. 18: Teen Anime Club, 3 p.m., Public Library Community Room, 49 Spring St. Refreshments. FMI: 333-6640, www.aurburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Wednesday, Feb. 18: Preschool stories, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., Public Library Children’s Program Room, 49 Spring St. Ages 3-5. FMI: 333-6640, www.aurburnpubliclibrary.org.

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, Wednesday, Feb. 18: Spaghetti supper, benefits Douglas Adel, 4-6 p.m., Holy Cross Church hall, 1080 Lisbon St., by Holy Cross Knights of Columbus. $6, 12 and under $3.

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.

Auburn, Friday, Feb. 20: Teen open mic, 6 p.m., Androscoggin Room, Public Library. Guest performer Jagger Trouant. Refreshments. Donation of canned food for the shelter appreciated. FMI: contact Sally at [email protected] or call 333-6640 Ext. 4.

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.

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

Lisbon, Friday, Feb. 20: Salmon and meat pie supper, 5-6 p.m., Post 158 Auxiliary.

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.

Auburn, Saturday, Feb. 21: Bean supper, 4:30-6 p.m., William J. Rogers American Legion Post, 71 South Main St.

Auburn, Friday, Feb. 21: Saturday stories with Judy D’Amour, 9:30 p.m., Public Library Children’s Program Room, 49 Spring St.

Auburn, Saturday, Feb. 21: Book chat with Laurie, 1-1:45 p.m., Public Library’s Children’s Program Room, 49 Spring St.

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. Takeouts.

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.

Lewiston, Saturday, Feb. 21: Mardi Gras dance, social 6:30-7 p.m. roast pork dinner, Holy Cross Hall. $35/ couple, tickets, call: Norm Lebel 375-6589, Jeanne Lacourse 783-9040, Arthur Obie 782-0498. Music by Vintage. Sponsored by Rev. Peter Conroy Assembly.

Lewiston, Saturday, Feb. 21: “Mardi Gras at the Center”, 5:30 p.m., Franco-American Heritage Center. $20. Costumes welcome. Masks available. To reserve table or FMI: 689-2000.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Feb. 21: Bean supper, 5-6 p.m., Amvets Post 6. $7, children $3, under 6 free.

Sabattus, Saturday, Feb. 21: Sweetheart dance, 7 to 11 p.m., American Legion Post 135. Music by Jack/Henriette includes karaoke. Free. FMI: 375-4058 after 5 p.m.

Auburn, Sunday, Feb. 22: Crepe breakfast, 8-10 a.m., St. Louis Church, Third Street. $5, 6 to 12 years $2.50, 5 and under free.

Auburn, Sunday, Feb. 22: Auditions for “Vagina Monologues,” noon-3 p.m., First Universalist Church of Auburn, 169 Pleasant St. FMI: 783-0461, www.auburnuu.org.

Auburn, Sunday, Feb. 22: Breakfast, 8-10 a.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $3.75/4.75. Benefits Operation Uplink. FMI: 784-6883.

Auburn, Monday, Feb. 23: Mom’s Morning Out, 10-11 a.m., Public Library Children’s Program Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640, www.aurburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Monday, Feb. 23: Kids’ Cooking Club, 4 p.m., Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 7-14. Attendance is limited to 8; sign up by calling Children’s Department. FMI: Denise at Lots to Gardens 755-3110.

Lewiston, Monday, Feb. 23: All-ages storytime, 6:30 p.m., Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Freeport, Tuesday, Feb. 24: American Red Cross blood drive, 1 to 7 p.m., Merriconeag School, 57 Desert Road.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Feb. 24: Preschool story time for ages 2-5, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 513-3133, [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Feb. 24: 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.

Auburn, Wednesday, Feb. 25: Preschool stories, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., Public Library Children’s Program Room, 49 Spring St. Ages 3-5. FMI: 333-6640, www.aurburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Feb. 25: 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. 25: Reading Dog program, 5:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Call 513-3133 to read to a dog. FMI: www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Thursday, Feb. 26: Premiere of “Neighbor by Neighbor: Mobilizing an Invisible Community in Lewiston, Maine,” 6:30 p.m., Callahan Hall, Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Free. FMI: Jessy Kendall 782-3604.

Lewiston, Thursday, Feb. 26: Art van, 4 p.m., Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133.

Auburn, Friday, Feb. 27: Ski/snowboard-a-thon, 5-9 p.m., registration 4 p.m., Lost Valley. Minimum of $35 in pledges. Prizes. Parental permission needed. Benefits Auburn Public Library children’s services. FMI: 333-6640, ext. 5 or [email protected].

Lewiston, Friday, Feb. 27: Baby time story time for ages 0-2, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Siblings welcome. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Friday, Feb. 27: Kenny White concert, 7:30 p.m., Franco-American Heritage Center, 46 Cedar St. $24, students and seniors $19. All seats reserved. FMI: L/A Arts at 782-7228 or www.laarts.org.

Gray, Saturday, Feb. 28: Bean supper, 5 p.m., First Congregational Church, Route 115. $7, under 12 $3. Handicap accessible. FMI: 657-4279 or 657-3279

Lewiston, Saturday, Feb. 28: Reading dog program, noon, Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Call 513-3133 to read to a dog. FMI: [email protected], www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Saturday, Feb. 28: Family contra dance with Pineland Fiddlers youth folk orchestra, 2-4 p.m., Callahan Hall, Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Donations accepted for group’s trip to Ireland. FMI: 513-3050.

Minot, Saturday, Feb. 28: Bean supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Consolidated School, 23 Shaw Hill Road. $6, 10 and under $3.

Monmouth, Saturday, Feb. 28: Father-daughter dance for Monmouth girls grades K-6, 6:30-9 p.m., Middle School gym. $15 couple, $5 each addition daughter. Semi-formal. Benefits Team Monmouth.