New Sharon, Thursday, March 5: Story hour, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Jim Ditzler Memorial Library, 37 Library Road. FMI: 779-1128.

Farmington, Saturday, March 7: Cindy Kallet and Grey Larson perform American contemporary folk and world music, 7:30 p.m., UMF Nordica Auditorium. $8, seniors $6, 15 and under, UMF students free. FMI: 778-6830 or www.artsinstitute.org.

Farmington, Saturday, March 7: Antique and collectibles sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Fairbanks School Meeting House, Route 4. Food, baked goods. Free admission. FMI: Patty Jacobs 778-4272.

Jay, Saturday, March 7: Father-daughter dance, 6-9 p.m., Jay High School cafeteria. $10 advance, $12 at door. FMI: Franklin County Children’s Task Force, 778-6960.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, March 7: Spaghetti and meatball supper, 4:30-6 p.m., American Legion Auxiliary George Bunten Post 10, 17 Reynolds Ave. Take outs available. FMI, Gail Kerns-Dube 897-5335.

New Sharon, Saturday, March 7: Bean takeout, 10 am. to noon, Congregational United Church of Christ, Cape Cod Hill Road. $15. Call Mary at 778-2366 to reserve.

Phillips, Saturday, March 7: Father-daughter dance, 6 to 9 p.m., Phillips Middle School. $10 advance, $12 at door. FMI: Franklin County Children’s Task Force, 778-6960.

Wilton, Saturday, March 7: International buffet supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Wilton First Congregational Church. Donations benefit the church and Wilton Food Pantry.

Farmington, Sunday, March 8: Mid Maine Youth Orchestra concert, 3 p.m., University of Maine at Farmington’s Nordica Auditorium. Free. Snow date: March 15. FMI: Brenda Fekete at 495-2117 or [email protected].

Phillips, Sunday, March 8: Indoor yard sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Phillips Public Library, Main Street. FMI: 639-2665.

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

Chesterville, Tuesday, March 10: Container gardening with Dave Fuller, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Chesterville Town Office.

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, March 10: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 6 p.m., Murray Hall, 69 Main St.

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

Chesterville, Thursday, March 12: Free senior citizen St. Patrick’s Day luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Chesterville Town Office. Entertainment. FMI: 778-3156.

Farmington, Friday, March 13: Auction, viewing 5:15 p.m., bidding 6 p.m., Mt. Blue Middle School, Middle Street. FMI: 778-4279 or 778-4767 ext. 102 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. or 212-6109 until 8 p.m.

Farmington, Saturday, March 14: Contra dance, New Yankee Soul Revue, beginner workshop 7:30 p.m., dance 8 p.m., Fairbanks School Meeting House, 508 Fairbanks Road. $6, family $15. FMI: 491-9928 or www.starleft.org.

Farmington, Saturday, March 14: Dance, “Borderline,” 8 p.m.-midnight, Elks Lodge. $12. Tickets at Madore’s Market, Good Times Unlimited. Sponsored by Shiretown Riders Snowmobile Club.

Farmington, Saturday, March 14: Free luncheon, 12-1 p.m., Old South First Congregational Church. Delivery available in Farmington area, call office 778-0424 or kitchen 778-4438.

Strong, Saturday, March 14: St. Patrick’s Day corned beef supper, 5 to 7 p.m., Mt. Abram High School cafeteria. Music by A&E Hill Country. Adults $6, seniors $4, ages 6-12 $3, under 6 free, family $17. Sponsored by Salem Fire Department and Auxiliary.

Turner, Saturday, March 14: St. Patrick’s dance, 7 p.m., Boffy Quimby Memorial Center. 21 and up. $10. Sponsored by Buckfield Recreation Department. FMI: Jason 713-0847.

Wilton, Saturday, March 14: Book sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Nichols Expo Building, Weld Street. Sponsored by Free Public Library. FMI: 645-4831.

Farmington, Sunday, March 15: Romantic comedy “Last Chance Harvey,” 1 and 4 p.m., Narrow Gauge Cinema. $5. Sponsored by Literacy Volunteers. FMI: 778-3460.

Kingfield, Sunday, March 15: Chinese auction, doors at noon, drawings at 1 p.m., Webster Hall, School Street. $1/10 tickets. Refreshments. Benefits American Cancer Society. Sponsored by Friends and Family Ties Relay for Life team.

Phillips, Sunday, March 15: Penny sale auction drawing, 1 p.m., Public Library, Main Street. FMI: 639-2665

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

Oxford Hills area

Paris, Thursday, March 5: Lenten lunch, speaker Don Mayberry, 12 noon, Deering Memorial United Methodist Church, Main and Church streets. $5.

Paris, Thursday, March 5: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. Free. FMI: 743-6994, [email protected], www.paris.lib.me.us

Norway, Friday, March 6: Baby boosters story time for up to 2 years old, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 358 Main St. FMI: 743-5308.

Bethel, Friday, March 6: Laser tag, rock climbing and bowling, 5 to 10 p.m., Big Adventure Center, Route 2. $20. Benefits Rebecca Maifeld’s student ambassador trip. FMI: [email protected] or 364-4841.

Paris, Friday, March 6: Variety show, 7:30 p.m., Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. $9, children, students and senior citizens $6. Advance tickets at Books ‘n Things, Norway, and Valhalla School Store in OHCHS. Benefits Responsible pet Care in Norway. Storm date: March 13.

Oxford, Saturday, March 7: Spaghetti supper and gospel concert, 5:30 p.m., Grace Fellowship Church, 69 Poplar St., off Aspen. $7, 12 and under $3. FMI: Pastor Lloyd Waterhouse at 674-2733 or Asst. Pastor Richard Parsons at 539-9064.

Paris, Saturday, March 7: Inside yard sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. Lunch. FMI: Marilyn Ramsay 743-5723.

Paris, Saturday, March 7: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. $5.

Sumner, Saturday, March 7: Spaghetti supper, 5:30 p.m., Congregational Church, East Sumner. Donations benefit youth group. FMI: Peggy Bragg 388-2074.

Norway, Tuesday, March 10: Family playtime, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. For ages 1-4 and parents/caregivers. FMI: the library 743-5308.

Norway, Wednesday, March 11: Preschool story time for ages 2-5, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.

Bryant Pond, Thursday, March 12: Speaker Marty Elkin of Morrill Farm, 2 p.m., Whitman Memorial Library. Free. Light refreshments.

Paris, Thursday, March 12: Lenten lunch with speaker Leslie Foley, noon, Deering Memorial United Methodist Church, Main & Church streets. $5.

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

Norway, Friday, March 13: Baby boosters story time for ages up to 2, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.

Norway, Friday, March 13: Teen film series: “Under the Bombs,” 7 p.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Grades 9-12. Free. FMI: 743-5309.

Paris, Friday, March 13: Jones Dance Band, 7 to 10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. $5.

Naples, Saturday, March 14: Community Cultural Celebration, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lake Region High School. FMI: Mody Botros 890-0866, [email protected] or www.cccofmaine.org.

Paris, Saturday, March 14: St. Patrick’s corned beef supper, dance, supper 5-6 p.m., dance 6:30-9:30 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. Supper $7, dance $5, both $12. Music by Country Lads. Benefits area veterans.

Paris, Saturday, March 14: Swingin’ Bears square dance, 7 to 10 p.m., Oxford Hills Middle School, Pine Street. $6 dancers, free for non-dancers. Refreshments. FMI: Sue Corning 743-7176 or Eleanor Herrick 782-4050.

Bridgton, Sunday, March 15: American Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Shawnee Peak Ski Resort, 119 Mountain Road.

Bridgton, Tuesday-Saturday, March 17-21: “Fill a Bag” for $1, Bridgton Hospital Guild Thrift Shop, downtown next to Reny’s. Benefits Bridgton Hospital.

Norway, Tuesday, March 17: Family Playtime, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Memorial Library. Children 1-4 and parents or caregivers. FMI: 743-5308.

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

River Valley area

Rumford, Thursday, March 5: Free skiing or snowboarding, 4 to 9 p.m., Black Mountain. Rentals $15. Free ski lessons on the Moose Run from 5-7 p.m. Sponsored by Bangor Savings Bank and Med-Care.

Bethel, Friday, March 6: Laser tag, rock climbing and bowling, 5 to 10 p.m., Big Adventure Center, Route 2. $20. Benefits Rebecca Maifeld’s student ambassador trip. FMI: [email protected] or 364-4841.

Rumford, Friday, March 6: Jam Night in the Pub, 7 to 10 p.m., Black Mountain Last Run Lounge. Bring instrument. FMI: 364-8977 or www.skiblackmountain.org.

Rumford, Saturday, March 7: Supper, 4:45 p.m., St. A-St. John’s Parish Hall. $6, children $3. Takeout available.

Rumford, Saturday and Sunday, March 7-8: Winter Fest, Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Black Mountain of Maine, 39 Glover Road. FMI: www.skiblackmountain.org or 364-8977.

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

Rumford, Wednesday, March 11: Mountain Valley Athletic Boosters host Harlem Superstars, 7 p.m., Puiia Gym at Mountain Valley High School. $7 advance, $8 at door.

Dixfield, Friday, March 13: Basket bingo, doors 3 p.m., first game 6 p.m., American Legion. $10. Tickets at Dirigo High School or booster member. Benefits Dirigo athletics. FMI: Barbara Chow 562-8989.

Rumford, Saturday, March 14: Spaghetti and meatball supper, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., the Eagles. Benefits Dave Swett and family. $7. Chinese auction, 50/50 raffle.

Rumford, Saturday, March 14: St. Patrick’s corned beef supper and dance, supper 5 to 6 p.m., dance 7 to 11 p.m., Snowshoe Club, Waldo Street. $6, 12 and under $3.

Dixfield, Monday, March 16: Preschool story time, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Ludden Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.

Lewiston area

Lewiston, Thursday, March 5: Art Van, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133, [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.

Auburn, Friday, March 6: Turkey supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $7, under 10 $3. Benefits Veterans’ programs. FMI: 782-2856.

Gray, Friday and Saturday, March 6-7: Disney’s The Jungle Book-Kids, 7 p.m., Gray-New Gloucester Middle School auditorium, 31 Libby Hill Road. $5. FMI: 657-2244.

Lewiston, Friday, March 6: Spaghetti dinner, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Lewiston High School cafeteria. $7, seniors and under 12 $4. Benefits LHS women’s basketball team summer camp. FMI: Linda Morse at [email protected].

Lewiston, Friday, March 6: Babytime 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.

Lisbon, Friday, March 6: Steak supper, 5 to 6 p.m., American Legion Auxiliary Post 158.

Danville, Saturday, March 7: Bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m., Danville Grange Hall. $7, children $4. Grange party at 7 p.m.

Gray, Saturday, March 7: Bean supper, 5 to 6 p.m,. American Legion, 15 Lewiston Road. $7, 5-11 years $2.50, under 5 free. Benefits senior welfare.

Lewiston, Saturday, March 7: 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.

Lisbon, Saturday, March 7: Casino night, 7 p.m., American Legion Post 158.

Monmouth, Saturday, March 7: Spaghetti supper and concert, 6 p.m., South Monmouth Baptist Church, 163 South Monmouth Road. Bring a covered dish or dessert to share. FMI: Lynne 933-2158.

New Gloucester, Saturday, March 7: Con Fullam and Marcia Clarke perform folk, blues and bluegrass, 7:30 p.m., Village Coffeehouse, Church and Gloucester Hill roads. $10, $5 children and seniors. FMI: church office 926-3260, Julie Fralich 926-3161 or www.ngucc.org.

Sabattus, Saturday, March 7: Bean and casserole supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Our Lady of the Rosary Parish. $6.50, under 12, $3. Hosted by Knights of Columbus to benefit parish programs. FMI: 375-6586 or 375-4057.

Auburn, Sunday, March 8: Breakfast, 8 to 10 a.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $3.75/$4.75. Benefits Operation Uplink.

Lewiston, Monday, March 9: Kid’s cooking club for ages 7-14, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Space limited. Sign up at 513-3133. FMI: Denise at Lots to Gardens 755-3110.

Lewiston, Monday, March 9: All-ages story time, 6:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 513-3133, [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.

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

Lisbon, Tuesday, March 10: American Red Cross blood drive, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Lisbon High School, 591 Lisbon St.

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

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

Auburn, Friday, March 13: Open Mic/Poetry Slam” three year anniversary show, 7:30 p.m., First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St. Donation. FMI: 783-0461 or www.auburnuu.org.

Gray, Friday, March 13: Disney’s “The Jungle Book-Kids” musical, 7 p.m., Gray-New Gloucester Middle School auditorium, 31 Libby Hill Road. $5. Tickets at www.fiddleheadcenter.org, 657-6643 or the door. FMI: 657-2244.

Lewiston, Friday, March 13: Babytime 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.

Auburn, Saturday, March 14: Chicken dinner, 5-6 p.m., St. Louis Church, Third Street. $7, ages 6-12 years $3.50, 5 and under free.

Gray, Saturday, March 14: Disney’s “The Jungle Book-Kids” musical, 2 p.m., Gray-New Gloucester Middle School auditorium, 31 Libby Hill Road. $5. Tickets at www.fiddleheadcenter.org, 657-6643 or the door. FMI: 657-2244.

Lewiston, Saturday, March 14: Reading Dog, noon, Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. To to read to a dog, call 513-3133.

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

Lewiston, Saturday, March 14: Bean supper, 4-6 p.m., Holy Family Church Hall, 607 Sabattus St. Family style. $6, under 12 $3. Handicapped accessible.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, March 14: Baked bean and casserole supper, 4:45-6 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.

Turner, Saturday, March 14: St. Patrick’s dance, 7 p.m., Boffy Quimby Memorial Center. 21 and up. $10. Sponsored by Buckfield Recreation Department. FMI: Jason 713-0847.

Lewiston, Sunday, March 15: Magic by The Great Stephan, 2 p.m., Calvary United Methodist Church, 59 Sabattus St. Free, refreshments. FMI: 782-3221.

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

Lewiston, Monday, March 16: American Red Cross blood drive, 1 to 6 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 150 East Ave.

Lewiston, Monday, March 16: Kids’ cooking club for ages 7-14, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Space limited. Call 513-3133 to sign up. FMI: Denise at Lots to Gardens 755-3110.

Lewiston, Monday, March 16: All-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, March 17: Book Buddies, 3:45 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. For children first-sixth grade. FMI: 513-3133.

Lewiston, Tuesday, March 17: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 2-5. FMI: 513-3133.