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.

Jay, Saturday, March 14: St. Patrick’s dinner, 6:30 p.m., and dance, 8 p.m.-midnight, VFW Post 3335, 64 Jewel St. Benefits honor/color guard.

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.

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

Wilton, Friday, March 20: Library book sale, 1-4 p.m., Nichols Expo Building, Weld Street. FMI: Wilton Free Public Library 645-4831.

Strong, Saturday, March 21: Spaghetti supper, benefits Lester Tolman, 5-7 p.m., Strong United Methodist Parish Hall, Main Street.

Wilton, Saturday, March 21: Library book sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Nichols Expo Building, Weld Street. FMI: Wilton Free Public Library 645-4831.

Oxford Hills area

Fryeburg, Tuesday, March 10: Fryeburg Academy musicians perform, 7 p.m., Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center. $5. FMI: 935-2001 ext. 3102 or [email protected].

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.

Norway, Friday and Saturday, March 13-14: Inside/out yard sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Alpha & Omega Thrift Shop, 39 Brown St., inside the NPSW transfer station. Free coffee, donuts Friday 10 a.m.-noon. Free hot dogs and soda Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

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.

Paris, Sunday, March 15: Oxford Hills Booster youth Cheer Jam, 2 p.m., Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School gym. $3, students $2, 5 and under free.

Paris, Monday, March 16: After school story time and Yankee swap with donated books, 3:45-5 p.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or www.paris.lib.me.us.

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.

Paris, Wednesday, March 18: Harlem Superstars Showtime Basketball, 7 p.m., Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. Benefits Oxford Hills Athletic Boosters. $7 advance, $8 at door.

Paris, Thursday, March 19: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. Theme: What’s a “Widget?” FMI: 743-6994, [email protected], www.paris.lib.me.us.

Paris, Thursday, March 19: Lenten lunch, 12 noon, Deering Memorial United Methodist Church, Main and Church streets. Speaker: Brendan Harnett. $5.

Waterford, Thursday, March 19: Community pot luck supper, 6 p.m., Wilken’s Community House, Waterford Flat, Plummer Hill Road. Folk sing follows. Bring guitar or instrument. FMI on the sing: Jane Morse 583-4502.

Norway, Friday, March 20: Boiled dinner, 5-6:30 p.m., Second Congregational Church, Main Street. Benefits church’s general fund. $8, 10 and under $4. FMI: church office, 743-2290.

Bethel, Saturday, March 21: Hypnosis show, 7 p.m., Telstar Middle/High School, Helen C. Berry Auditorium, by Dr. Michael Hathaway. $5. Sponsored by Telstar Class of 2009 and SAD 44 Wellness Team.

Center Lovell, Saturday, March 21: Flea market, bake sale, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., United Church of Christ, Route 5. Lunch, baked goods, crafts, more. For table rental or information: Linda Libby at 925-3661.

Hebron, Saturday, March 21: Supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Hebron Community Baptist Church. Boiled dinner. $7, 6-12 $3.50, under 6 free. Take outs.

Oxford, Saturday, March 21: Soup-er buffet, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Oxford Congo Church, King Street. $5, 3-12 $3.

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.

Oxford, Saturday, March 21: Recreation Department’s Best Pizza Contest, 12-2 p.m., Station House Community Center. To participate contact Pam Lovely at 539-4563. $2, benefits the Oxford Recreation.

Paris, Saturday, March 21: Boy Scout Troop 130 chicken pie supper, 5-6 p.m. and Chinese auction, 6:30, American Legion Hall. Auction tickets available until 6:15 p.m. Benefits the troop for summer camp and other activities. FMI: Priscilla Hebert 212-4974.

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.

Rumford, Saturday, March 14: Chili and chowder cook-off, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Legion Hall. Samples 50 cents or 12 for $5, bowl $3. Pastries. Take outs. Benefits River Valley Relay for Life. To register chili or chowder, call Diane at 364-8358 or Peggy at 562-7688.

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.

Rumford, Friday, March 20: Salmon pie luncheon, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., St. Barnabas Episcopal Church. $7.

Bethel, Saturday, March 21: Hypnosis show, 7 p.m., Telstar Middle/High School, Helen C. Berry Auditorium, by Dr. Michael Hathaway. $5. Sponsored by Telstar Class of 2009 and SAD 44 Wellness Team.

Dixfield, Saturday, March 21: Crop for a Cure, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Student Community Center, Dirigo High School. $25 before March 7, $30 after. Space limited. Sponsored by Canton Cruisers Relay for Life Team. Lunch, snacks, prizes, Chinese auction, and door prizes. Reservations or FMI: Missy Timberlake 597-2640, [email protected], Kathy Walker 597-2560, [email protected].

Rumford, Saturday, March 21: Spaghetti supper benefit for Martha and Alan Boudreau, 5:30-7:30 p.m., dance, 8-midnight, American Legion. Supper $7, dance $5, both $10.

Lewiston area

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

Auburn, Thursday, March 12: Speaker John Henderson of Hometown History Works, 6 p.m., Public Library Androscoggin Room. Topic: Irish Potato Famine of 1847. Irish soda bread and other refreshments. FMI, to reserve: Sally, 333-6640, ext. 4 or e-mail atsholt@auburnpubliclibrary.

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.

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.

Lewiston, Friday, March 13: Senior College “Food for Thought” at USM/Lewiston-Auburn, 11:30 a.m., Function Room 170. Introducing spring semester instructors. $7 advance or $8 at the door. Reserve by noon Thursday, March 12, by phone, 753-6510.

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.

Auburn, Sunday, March 15: Breakfast, 8-11 a.m., St. Philip Church, 2365 Turner Road, by St. Philips Seniors. $6, under 12 $3.

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.

Mechanic Falls, Tuesday, March 17: St. Patrick’s Day boiled dinner, 4:30-6 p.m., American Legion Post 150. $7, seniors $6, under 12 $3.

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.

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

Lewiston, Thursday, March 19: Art Van, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

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

Auburn, Friday, March 20: Teen open mic, 6 p.m., Public Library. Refreshments. Donation of canned food for the shelter appreciated. FMI: Sally at [email protected] or call 333-6640 ext. 4.

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

Hebron, Saturday, March 21: Supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Hebron Community Baptist Church. New England Boiled Dinner. $7, 6-12 $3.50, under 6 free. Take outs.

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

Lisbon, Saturday, March 21: Bob Marley, seating 7:30, show 8:30 p.m., Lisbon High School. $15. Benefits Athletic Boosters. FMI: Robin 353-7428.

Lewiston, Saturday, March 21: Field trip, winter birds, 8 a.m., Stanton Bird Club. FMI: stantonbirdclub.org or call 240-1380.

Minot, Saturday, March 21: Turkey supper, 5-6 p.m., Minot United Methodist Church. $6, children $3. FMI: Allen Messer 998-6005.

New Gloucester, Saturday, March 21: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Masonic Hall, Route 100.

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