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

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, 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

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

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.