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, 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. Sponsored by North Chesterville Extension Homemakers. 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.

Farmington, Saturday, March 14: Bean and casserole Supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Trinity UMC Farmington.

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.

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

Oxford Hills area

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.

Paris, Saturday, March 7: OHHS head custodians Chinese auction, doors, 11 a.m., auction 1 p.m., school cafeteria. Lunch, 50/50, dollar table and bake sale.

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.

Bethel, Sunday, March 15: Bethel Performing Arts Project meeting, 4-7 p.m., Funky Red Barn, Summer Street. FMI, or RSVP: Performers, call Lynn Arizzi at 824-0508; businesses, call Ross Timberlake at 824-6545.

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.

Norway, Wednesday, March 18: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Ages 2-5. Theme: Puppy Dog Tales. Free. FMI: 743-5308, www.norway.lib.me.us.

Oxford, Saturday, March 21: A spring fair and Chinese auction, Advent Christian Church, Route 26 (near Wal-Mart), to benefit the Families in Crisis Task Force Food Pantry. Doors open at 1 p.m.; drawings at 3 p.m. Food will be available. To donate items, food or time, please contact Peggy at 357-7072.

River Valley area

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.

Bethel, Sunday, March 15: Bethel Performing Arts Project meeting, 4-7 p.m., Funky Red Barn, Summer Street. FMI, or RSVP: Performers, Lynn Arizzi at 824-0508; businesses, Ross Timberlake at 824-6545.

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

Lewiston area

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.

Auburn, Saturday, March 14: Corned beef and cabbage supper, 4:30-6:30 p.m., American Legion 153, 71 South Main St. $7, 12 and under $4. Benefits veterans programs.

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.

Sabattus, Saturday, March 14: Bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m., “The Jacques,” Wales Road. Dancing follows until 9:30 p.m. Supper $6, dance $5, both $10. FMI: 375-4850.

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.

Lewiston, Wednesday, March 18: Spaghetti supper, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Holy Cross Church Hall, 1080 Lisbon St. Hosted by Knights of Columbus 12652. Benefits Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. $6, kids $3, under 5 free.

Lewiston, Wednesday, March 18: Book Buddies, 3:45 p.m., Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Grades 1-6. FMI: 513-3133.