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

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, Thursday, March 19: Elementary story time, 6 p.m., Free Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St. FMI: 645-4831.

Farmington, Friday, March 20: Fish chowder lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Fairbanks Union Church. $7, eat in or take out. FMI or delivery: 778-4705.

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

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

East Wilton, Saturday, March 21: Boiled dinner, 5-6:30 p.m., Wilton-Farmington Masonic Lodge, 70 Bryant Road. $8, $5 under 12. Benefits building fund.

Farmington, Saturday, March 21: Dinner theater, 6 p.m., Mt. Blue Middle School cafeteria. Performances by Show Choir and One-Act Play. $10. FMI: Kim Fast at [email protected].

Industry, Saturday, March 21: St. Patrick’s Day dinner, 5 p.m., Industry Town Hall, by United in Christ Presbyterian Church. $7, under 12 $3.

Jay, Saturday, March 21: Daughters of Isabella bean supper, 4:30-6 p.m., St. Rose Parish Hall.

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.

Wilton, Saturday, March 21: Spaghetti supper and concert, supper 6 p.m., concert by Greater Purpose 7 p.m., American Legion Hall, Main St. Supper $5, 12 and under $3. Raffles. Benefits Tom Pillsbury. FMI: Brenda at 562-7167.

Wilton, Sunday, March 22: Free Public Library book sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Nichols Expo Building, Weld Street. FMI: Wilton Free Public Library 645-4831.

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

Farmington, Wednesday, March 25: Fish chowder luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Trinity Methodist Church, Route 2.

Farmington, Wednesday, March 25: Senior college open house, 3-5 p.m., University of Maine at Farmington, Student Center, North Dining Hall, 111 South St. Ages 50 and up. FMI: 778-7063 or goldleaf.wikispaces.com.

Farmington, Friday, March 27: Movie “Fireproof,” 7 p.m., Baptist Church, 194 Whittier Road. Free. FMI: 779-0731, www.farmingtonbaptist.net or [email protected].

Turner, Friday, March 27: Bean and casserole annual Mud Supper, 4:30-6:30 p.m., GAR Hall, Route 219. Donations. Sponsored by North Turner Presbyterian Church.

Farmington, Saturday, March 28: Movie “Fireproof,” 3 and 7 p.m., Baptist Church, 194 Whittier Road. Free. FMI: 779-0731, www.farmingtonbaptist.net or [email protected].

Farmington, Saturday, March 28: Gershwin in Paris by pianist Eric Himy, 7:30 p.m., Nordica Auditorium, Merrill Hall, UMF. $6-8, under 16 and UMF students free.

Farmington, Saturday, March 28: Lawn Chair Pirates with Teachers’ Lounge Mafia, 8:30 p.m., Lincoln Auditorium, Roberts Learning Center, UMF. Donations benefit American Cancer Society Relay For Life of UMF. FMI: www.relayforlife.org/umainefarmington.

Jay, Saturday, March 28: Spaghetti supper, 4-6:30 p.m., St. Rose Parish Hall. $5. Raffle. Benefits Multiple Sclerosis Society.

New Sharon, Saturday, March 28: Bean supper, 5-6:30 p.m., United Methodist Church Annex. $7, under 12 $2. Sponsored by Woman’s Society.

Wilton, Saturday, March 28: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Nichols Expo Center, Route 156.

Wilton, Saturday, March 28: Scrapbookking fundraiser, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Cushing School gym, Main Street. $20. Door prizes and raffles. Bring lunch. Sponsored by Early Childhood Center. FMI: 645-5081.

Wilton, Saturday, March 28: Book sale, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Nichols Expo Building, Weld St. FMI: Free Public Library at 645-4831.

Oxford Hills area

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.

Norway, Friday, March 20: 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.

Paris, Friday, March 20: Coffee house, live music, visual art, pastries and hot drinks, 7-10 p.m., Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School culinary arts dining room. $2 donation. Benefits Tri-M Music Honor Society.

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.

Paris, Monday, March 23: After-school story time, 3:45-5 p.m., Public Library Children’s Room, 37 Market Square. Kids all ages. FMI: the library 743-6994 or [email protected].

Bridgton, Tuesday, March 24: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Bridgton Academy, Route 37 Box 292.

Norway, Tuesday, March 24: Book discussion: “Without a Map” by Meredith Hall, 7 p.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5309.

West Paris, Tuesday to Thursday, March 24-26: Indoor rummage sale, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Ledgeview Living Center. Benefits Resident Council. Donations accepted.

Norway, Wednesday, March 25: 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.

Paris, Thursday, March 26: Lenten lunch, 12 noon, Deering Memorial United Methodist Church, Main and Church streets. Speaker: Dawn-Victoria Mitchell. $5.

Paris, Thursday, March 26: Preschool story time, 10 a.m. Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: [email protected], www.paris.lib.me.us, 743-6994.

Norway, Friday, March 27: 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.

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

Paris, Friday, March 27: Bean supper, 5-6:30 p.m., First Congregational Church. Sponsored by Ladies Circle. $6, under 12 $3.

Buckfield, Saturday, March 28: Bean supper and auction, supper 5-6:30 p.m., auction 6:30 p.m., Buckfield High School. Donations accepted. Benefits Fred Campbell. FMI: 674-5522 or 388-2020.

Lovell, Saturday, March 28: Adult and child identification day, 9 a.m. to noon, New Suncook School. Free. Children must be accompanied by parent or guardian. Sponsored by Neighborhood Watch and Maine State Police and Oxford County Sheriff.

Norway, Saturday, March 28: Karaoke dance with “The Old Crows,” 7-11 p.m., American Legion Post 22.

Paris, Saturday, March 28: Chicken pie supper and dance, supper 5-6 p.m., dance until 10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. Supper $7, dance $5.

Norway, Sunday, March 29: African Culture Festival, 12-4 p.m., Guy E. Rowe School, 219 Main St. Music, dancing, movies, move. Benefits programs for children in Africa.

Norway, Sunday, March 29: Basket bingo, doors 11 a.m., bingo starts at 12:30 p.m., Norway Legion Hall, Main St. $10. Benefits Responsible Pet Care Shelter. FMI or advance tickets: 743-8679.

Paris, Monday, March 30: After-School story time, 3:45-5 p.m., Public Library Children’s Room, 37 Market Square. Free. FMI: 743-6994, [email protected].

River Valley area

Rumford, Thursday, March 19: Free skiing and snowboarding, 4-9 p.m., Black Mountain of Maine, 39 Glover Road. Rentals, $15. Free ski lessons on Moose Run, 5-7 p.m. FMI: 364-8977, www.skiblackmountain.org

Dixfield, Friday, March 20: Chowder and stew supper and dance, supper 4-6 p.m., dance 6-9:30 p.m., American Legion Post 100, Main Street. $10 advance, $12 door, dance only $6. Benefits Special Olympics Team Emma’s Happy Rebels. For advance tickets, call 562-8098.

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

Rumford, Friday, March 20: Jam night, 6-10 p.m., Base Lodge, Black Mountain of Maine, 39 Glover Road. Slopes, tubing park open 6-9 p.m., $10. FMI: 364-8977, www.skiblackmountain.org.

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].

Dixfield, Saturday, March 21: Sammie Angel at a Coffee House, 7-9 p.m., Congregational Church Annex, High Street. $5, 12 and under free accompanied by adult. Desserts, coffees, tea, soda on sale.

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.

Mexico, Sunday, March 22: Memier’s Misfitz Relay for Life Team fundraiser, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Calvin Lyons Hall. Bake sale, craft fair, more. Donations appreciated. FMI: Linda White 364-3666, Allison Freeman 357-7084, Cindi Milligan 364-8739, and Jennifer Dyke 364-2613.

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

Rumford, Friday, March 27: Salmon pie luncheon, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., St. Barnabas Episcopal Church. $7.

Rumford, Saturday, March 28: Dance with Monsta, 8 p.m.-midnight, Eagles Club. $5. Benefits youth groups.

Rumford, Saturday, March 28: Sock Hop “Welcome Home” for veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan, 8 p.m.-midnight, American Legion. $5. 50/50, dance contest, prizes for best dressed in the 50’s era. FMI: Tricia 357-3289, Sue 418-7714 or American Legion 369-9053.

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

Lewiston area

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, Thursday, March 19: Great Falls Lecture Series presents Bates College Professor Lavina Shankar speaking on “Dogs and their Humans: Bonds & Boundaries,” noon to 1 p.m., Callahan Hall at the Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Free. Attendees are encouraged to bring a brown bag lunch. FMI: 513-3050.

Lewiston, Thursday, March 19: Spaghetti dinner, silent auction, 5:30-8 p.m., Lewiston USM Campus, Room 170. $6, seniors and children $4, couples $10. Benefits USM’s Student Occupational Therapy Association. FMI: [email protected] or Lorraine Brocker at 212-9622.

Lewiston, Thursday, March 19: Great Falls Forum: Dogs and their Humans – Bonds and Boundaries”, noon-1 p.m., Callahan Hall, Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Bring bag lunch or order lunch by calling 376-3344. FMI: Library at 513-3135.

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.

Lewiston, Friday, March 20: Saint Mary Schola concert, 7:30 p.m., Franco-American Center, 46 Cedar St. $20, students and seniors $15, at door.

Auburn, Saturday, March 21: Silent auction 9-11:30 a.m., live auction noon-2 p.m., Park Avenue Elementary School gym and cafeteria. Benefits students’ education opportunities.

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.

Lewiston, Saturday, March 21: Lighthouse Events’ “Sequel,” southern gospel-style music, 7 p.m., Thomas Memorial Baptist Church, 62, Strawberry Ave. FMI: www.tmbcmaine.com or 784-0034.

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.

Mechanic Falls, Saturday, March 21: Spaghetti dinner, 4:30-6:30 p.m., American Legion Post 150, 49 Elm St., $5, 10 and under, $2.50. Benefits Brian Crane’s trip to Cooperstown baseball tournament. FMI: 998-2278 or 786-7472.

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.

West Minot, Saturday, March 21: West Minot Sugar House supper and dance, supper 5-6:30 p.m., dance 6:30-9:30 p.m., West Minot Grange Hall. Supper $7, dance $5.

Auburn, Sunday, March 22: Crepes breakfast, 7:30-10:30 a.m., American Legion 153, 71 South Main St. $5, 12 and under $2.50.

Auburn, Sunday, March 22: Breakfast, 8-10 a.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $3.75/$4.75 Benefits National Home For Children. FMI: 784-6883.

Lewiston, Sunday, March 22: Knights of Columbus Singles Dance, Wild Horse, 7 p.m., KC Hall, 150 East Ave. $8. For singles and couples over age 21. FMI: 784-0389.

Lewiston, Monday, March 23: Kids’ Cooking Club, 4 p.m., Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 7-14. Sign up by calling the children’s department; attendance limited to 8. FMI: Denise at Lots to Gardens 755-3110.

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

Auburn, Tuesday, March 24: Androscoggin Irish: Walking Tour of Lewiston-Auburn with speaker John Henderson, 7 p.m., Androscoggin Historical Society, 2 Turner St, Unit 8. FMI: 784-0586.

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

Lewiston, Tuesday, March 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.

Lewiston, Wednesday, March 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, March 25: Reading Dog, 5:30 p.m., Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Call library to read to a dog. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Thursday, March 26: Art Van, 4 p.m., Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Winthrop, Thursday, March 26: Blood drive, 1-6 p.m., St. Francis Xavier Parish Hall, Lake Street. Call 1-800-GIVE LIFE for appointment. Identification required.

Lewiston, Friday, March 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, March 27: Concert by “Nicolas Pellerin et ses Musiciens,” 7 p.m., Franco American Heritage Center, 46 Cedar St. Free, seats limited. FMI: 783-1585 or www.francoamericanheritage.org.

Turner, Friday, March 27: Bean and casserole Mud Supper, 4:30-6:30 p.m., GAR Hall, Route 219. Donations. Sponsored by North Turner Presbyterian Church.

Buckfield, Saturday, March 28: Bean supper and auction, supper 5-6:30 p.m., auction 6:30 p.m., Buckfield High School. Donations. Benefits Fred Campbell. FMI: 674-5522 or 388-2020.

Gray, Saturday, March 28: Used book sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Library basement. Presale Friday from 5:30-7:30 p.m. $5.

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

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

Lisbon, Saturday, March 28: Bean and ham supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Methodist Church, School Street. $6, children $2.50. Sponsored by the Methodist Women.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, March 28: Roast pork dinner, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Masonic Hall, Oak Street. $7.50, under 12 $4, preschool free.

Poland, Saturday, March 28: Mid-Knight Market, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Bruce M. Whittier Middle School, Route 26. Products for sale by area vendors, raffles, food. Free admission.

Sabattus, Saturday, March 28: Dance and karaoke, 7-11 p.m., American Legion Post 135. Free admission.

Lewiston, Sunday, March 29: Knights of Columbus Singles Dance, Clary Hill, 7 p.m., KC Hall, 150 East Ave. $8. For singles and couples over age 21. FMI: 784-0389.

Monmouth, Sunday, March 29: Open house/pet food drive for the humane societies in Lewiston and Augusta, noon-4 p.m., Annabessacook Veterinary Clinic, 417 Route 135. Light refreshments, demonstrations. Bring donations for food drive.

Auburn, Sunday, March 29: Crepe breakfast, 8:30-10 a.m., St. Louis Church, Third Street. $5, 6 to 12 $2.50, 5 and under free.

Lewiston, Monday, March 30: Kids’ Cooking Club, 4 p.m., Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 7-14. Attendance limited to 8, call Children’s Department to sign up. FMI: Denise at Lots to Gardens 755-3110, [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

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