Wilton, Tuesday, April 14: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Free Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St. FMI: 645-4831.

Farmington, Wednesday, April 15: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., UMaine Farmington, 246 Main St.

Farmington, Thursday, April 16: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., UMaine Farmington, 246 Main St.

Farmington, Thursday, April 16: UMF Concert Band Spring Concert, 7:30 p.m., Nordica Auditorium at University of Maine’s Merrill Hall. $6, $5 for seniors and free to UMF students. FMI: 778-7072.

New Sharon, Thursday, April 16: Story hour, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Jim Ditzler Memorial Library, 37 Library Road. Crafts, snacks. FMI: 779-1128.

Chesterville, Saturday, April 18: Bean supper, 4-6 p.m., Chesterville Grange. $7, children $3.

East Wilton, Saturday, April 18: Pork roast dinner, 5-6:30 p.m., Wilton-Farmington Masonic Lodge, 70 Bryant Road. $8, under 12, $5. Benefits the Building Fund. FMI: Alvin McDonald at 645-2190.

Strong, Saturday, April 18: Rummage sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., United Methodist Parish Hall. Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Wilton, Tuesday, April 21: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Wilton Free Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St.

Farmington, Wednesday, April 22: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Franklin Memorial Hospital, 1 Hospital Drive.

Wilton, Thursday, April 23: Elementary age story time, 6 p.m., Free Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St. FMI: 645-4831.

Turner, Friday, April 24: Chili, chowder and stew supper, 4:30-6.30 p.m., GAR Hall, Route 219. Donations. Sponsored by Presbyterian Church.

Farmington, Saturday, April 25: Dance and karaoke featuring Dreamin’ Big, 8 p.m. to midnight, Elks Lodge. $5, couple $8. Tickets at Ron’s Market, Madore’s Market, My Wife’s Place in New Vineyard. FMI: 778-6761.

New Sharon, Saturday, April 25: Bean and casserole supper, 5-6:30 p.m., United Methodist Church. $7, under 12 $2.50. Sponsored by Woman’s Society.

Oxford Hills area

Locke Mills, Tuesday, April 14: Supper dance, 5:30- 9:30 p.m., Legion Hall. $10, children $3.50. Music by Richard Felt Band. Supper by A.L. Auxiliary.

Norway, Wednesday, April 15: Meredith Hall reads from “Without a Map,” 7 p.m., Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5309.

Oxford, Thursday, April 16, Dove Award-winning singer/songwriter Mitch McVicker in concert at 7 p.m., Oxford Advent Christian Church, Route 26. Doors open at 6 p.m. for local cover band playing. Freewill offering will be taken.

Paris, Thursday, April 16: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Bolsters Mills, Saturday, April 18: Chicken pie supper, 5 and 6 p.m. seatings, United Methodist Church. $7, under 12 $3. Addition donations welcome. Benefits Camp Mechuwana scholarships. Reserve tickets 9 a.m. to noon at 583-9024 or buy at door starting at 4 p.m.

Buckfield, Saturday, April 18: Pot luck supper, 5 p.m., Masonic Lodge. Donations. Benefits Ralph Beck, cancer patient. 50/50 raffle. FMI: Gill Beaucage 336-3553.

Denmark, Saturday, April 18: Sheep fest, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Arts Center, 50 West Main St. Vendors, demonstrations, food, fun.

Hebron, Saturday, April 18: Italian dinner, 5-6:30 p.m., Baptist Church, Chapel Drive. $7, under 12 $3.50. Benefits foreign mission project.

Norway, Saturday, April 18: Bean supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Masonic Hall, 9 Temple St. $7, 12 and under $4.

Otisfield, Saturday, April 18: Pork supper, 5 and 6 p.m., Free Baptist Church fellowship room, Rayville Road. Donations. FMI: 627-4715.

Paris, Saturday, April 18: Chinese Auction, doors 3:30 p.m., auction 5 p.m., Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School cafeteria. Benefits Oxford Fair.

Paris, Saturday, April 18: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. $5. Lunch counter open.

Hartford, Sunday, April 19: Patriot Day celebration, 1 p.m., Town Hall. Revolutionary War and Veterans and Soldiers of Today programs.

Mechanic Falls, Tuesday, April 21: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-7 p.m., Vineyard Christian Fellowship, 90 Lewiston St.

Otisfield, Tuesday, April 21: Food Pantry, 10 a.m. to noon, Spurrs Corner Church, Route 121. FMI: 583-4780, 627-4329.

Paris, Wednesday, April 22: Program featuring music of John Governale, 10 a.m., Public Library. FMI: Paris Public Library 743-6994, [email protected].

Paris, Thursday, April 23: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Otisfield, Friday, April 24: Fourth Friday food pantry, 1-5 p.m., Free Baptist Church, Rayville Road. FMI: 539-4619.

Naples, Saturday, April 25: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Lake Region High School, 1877 Roosevelt Trail.

Norway, Saturday, April 25: Karaoke with “The Old Crows,” 7-11 p.m., American Legion Post 82. $6.

Paris, Saturday, April 25: Chinese/ticket auction, bidding from 5-6:30 p.m., Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School, Route 26. Ten tickets for $2.50. Refreshments. Benefits Responsible Pet Care of Norway.

Paris, Saturday, April 25: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. $5.

River Valley area

Dixfield, Wednesday, April 15: MS community night, 6:30-8 p.m., Ludden Library, 40 Main St. Light refreshments. RSVP by April 10, 1-800-FIGHT-MS.

Mexico, Saturday, April 18: Bake sale by Abbie’s Avengers Relay for Life Team, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mexico Walmart. Benefits American Cancer Society.

Rumford, Saturday, April 18: Male Beauty Pageant, doors 5 p.m., meal 6 p.m., show 7:30 p.m., Eagle’s Club Bingo Hall. $15. Tickets at Eagle’s, Hannaford. FMI: Patricia Drakus 357-1511.

Roxbury, Sunday, April 19: Abbie’s Avengers Relay for Life Team Polar Plunge, 11 a.m., Roxbury Pond. Benefits American Cancer Society. FMI: Tracy 344-9150.

Andover, Monday, April 20: Senior appreciation dinner for 65 and older and the disabled, 4 p.m., Town Hall. Bring companion. RSVP to Judy Michaud at 392-1221.

Rumford, Friday and Saturday, April 24-25: RAAPA dinner theater, 6 p.m., Eagles Hall. $30. Purchase tickets by April 20 from member or Anita Murphy at 369-0205.

Rumford, Saturday, April 25: Texas Hold ‘Em, sign in, 9:30 a.m., Sons of Italy. $30. Lunch $5. FMI: Butch Carey 357-5345 or Jim Rinaldo 364-2983.

Lewiston area

Lewiston, Tuesday, April 14: Book Buddies, 3:45 p.m., Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Grades 1-6. FMI: 513-3133.

Lewiston, Tuesday, April 14: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 2-5. FMI: 513-3133.

Lewiston, Tuesday, April 14: Spring cleanup, benefits fair for seniors, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., SeniorsPlus, 8 Falcon Road. Free. Light refreshments. RSVP at 1-800-427-1241.

Lewiston, Wednesday, April 15: Book Buddies, 3:45 p.m., Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Grades 1-6. FMI: 513-3133.

Lewiston, Wednesday, April 15: Reading Dog, 5:30 p.m., Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Call 513-3133 to read to a dog.

Greene, Thursday, April 16: Downeasters Men’s Barbershop Chorus, 7 p.m., Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. Free. FMI: 946-5311.

Lewiston, Thursday, April 16: Great Falls Forum: “USM: The Value of a Public Higher Education” by USM president Selma Botman, 1 p.m., Callahan Hall, Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Free. Bring brown bag lunch. FMI: 513-3050.

Lewiston, Thursday, April 16: Art Van program, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133, [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.

Auburn, Friday, April 17: Comedy After Hours and Angel Auction, auction 6 p.m., comedienne Karen Morgan 8 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, 14 Great Falls Plaza. $50. Benefits St. Mary’s Health System. RSVP by April 3 to Mary Ellingwood 777-8863 or [email protected].

Auburn, Friday, April 17: Teen open mic, 6 p.m., Library’s Androscoggin Room, 49 Spring St. Refreshments. Donation of canned food for local shelter appreciated. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 4 or Sally at [email protected]

Greene, Friday, April 17: Downeasters Men’s Barbershop Chorus, 2 and 7 p.m., Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. Free. FMI: 946-5311.

Lewiston, Friday, April 17: Baby time story time for ages 0-2 years, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 513-3133, [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Friday, April 17: Aaron Shust and Andrew Carlton concert, 7 p.m., Lewiston Middle School, 75 Central Ave. $8. Benefits Maine Miracle Fund. FMI: www.tmbcmaine.com.

Auburn, Saturday, April 18: Roast pork dinner, 5-6 p.m., St. Louis Church, Third Street. $7, ages 6-12 $3.50, 5 and under free.

Buckfield, Saturday, April 18: Pot luck supper, 5 p.m., Masonic Lodge. Donations. Benefits Ralph Beck, cancer patient. 50/50 raffle. FMI: Gill Beaucage 336-3553.

Gray, Saturday, April 18: Beans and chop suey supper, 5-7 p.m., First Congregational Parish House, behind McDonalds. $7, 12 and under $3. Benefits Open Gates Equine Rescue, Inc. FMI: 926-5570.

Greene, Saturday, April 18: American Red Cross blood drive, 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Fire Department, 106 Patten Road. Donations of non-perishable food, hygiene products and paper good benefit Baptist Church food pantry. For appointment or FMI: Brenda 946-5750.

Auburn, Saturday, April 18: Company Trio performance, 2-4 p.m., First Universalist Church, Unitarian Universalist, 169 Pleasant St. $5. Benefits work of Oddfellowship. Food sale, Maine Rebekah cookbooks, compact discs by Present Company. FMI: Esther Tucker, 998-5359.

Hebron, Saturday, April 18: Italian dinner, 5-6:30 p.m., Baptist Church, Chapel Drive. $7, 6-12 $3.50, under 6 free. Take outs. Benefits foreign mission project.

Lewiston, Saturday, April 18: Reading Dog program, 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, April 18: Yard sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., 420 Ridge Road. Benefits American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. Sponsored by Jody’s Weekend Warriors. FMI: Erica 212-3713.

New Gloucester, Saturday, April 18: Bean supper, 5-6 p.m., Amvets Post 6. $7, ages 6-11 $3, under 6 free.

Wales, Saturday, April 18: Turkey supper, 5-6 p.m., Youth Center, Route 132. $7, under 12 $3. FMI: Alice 375-8382 or Marilyn 375-6604.

Auburn, Sunday, April 19: Letters for Literacy Scrabble Fest, 12:30-4 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, Riverwatch, 14 Great Falls Plaza. Register 4-person team and collect pledges. Benefits Literacy Volunteers. FMI: 333-6601 ext. 1321 or www.literacyvolunteersandro.org.

Auburn, Sunday, April 19: Forever Wild family show celebrating American wilderness with Walkin’ Jim Stolz, 1 p.m., First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St. $10, children free. FMI: 783-0461 or [email protected].

Lewiston, Sunday, April 19: Dance with Steve and The Good Old Boys, 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus hall, 150 East Ave. $8. FMI: 784-0389.

Lewiston, Tuesday, April 21: Book Buddies, 3:45 p.m., Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. For children in first-sixth grade. FMI: 513-3133.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Wednesday, April 21-22: Playing with Food, 11 a.m., Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 5-12. Sign up day of first session in Children’s Department or call Lots to Gardens at 755-3110. Attendance limited to 8. FMI: 513-3133.

Lewiston, Tuesday, April 21: Preschool Storytime, 10 a.m., Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 2-to 5. FMI: 513-3133.

Mechanic Falls, Tuesday, April 21: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-7 p.m., Vineyard Christian Fellowship, 90 Lewiston St.

Lewiston, Wednesday, April 22: American Red Cross blood drive, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center, Campus Avenue.

Lewiston, Wednesday, April 22: Book Buddies, 3:45 p.m., Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Grades 1-6. FMI: 513-3133.

Lewiston, Wednesday, April 22: Reading Dog, 5:30 p.m., Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Call to read to dog. FMI: 513-3133.

Auburn, Thursday, April 23: American Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Central Maine Community College, 1250 Turner St.

Lewiston, Thursday, April 23: Art Van program, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133.

Lewiston, Friday, April 24: Baby time story time for ages 0-2 years, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 513-3133.

Lisbon, Friday, April 24: Turkey dinner, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall, 27 Village St. $7, 12 and under $3.50, preschool age free.

Turner, Friday, April 24: Chili, chowder and stew supper, 4:30-6.30 p.m., GAR Hall, Route 219. Donations. Sponsored by Presbyterian Church.

Auburn, Saturday, April 25: Book sale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: Sharon Hawkes 333-6640, ext. 2023.

Auburn, Saturday, April 25: Mother/daughter Doll Enchanted Tea, doors 12:30 p.m., Woman’s Literary Union, 19 Elm St. $6, 12 and under $2. Story telling at 1:15, 2:15, 3:15 p.m., American Girl doll raffle, Doll Boutique, refreshments. FMI: Janet 783-3762.

Auburn, Saturday, April 25: Bean and American chop suey supper, 4:30-6 p.m., St. Louis Church basement, Third Street. $6, 12 and under $3. Sponsored by Andy Valley Knights of Columbus Council 8742.

Gray, Saturday, April 25: Bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m., First Congregational Church, Route 115. $7, under 12 $3. Handicapped accessible. FMI: 657-4279 or 657-3279.

Lewiston, Saturday, April 25: 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.

Minot, Saturday, April 25: Bake sale and chowder luncheon, bake sale 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., luncheon 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., United Methodist Church. $4. Takeouts. FMI: Roger Goodwin 783-1723.

Sabattus, Saturday, April 25: Potluck supper, 4:30-6 p.m., American Legion Post 135. $6, 10 and under $3.

Sabattus, Saturday, April 25: Dance and karaoke, 7-11 p.m., American Legion Post 135. Free.