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, 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.

Farmington, Friday, April 24: Fish chowder, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Fairbanks Union Church. $7. Eat in or take out. Call 778-4705 for delivery.

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

Canton, Saturday, April 25: Chinese/silent auction, 4 p.m., doors open at 2 p.m., New Fire Station. Partial list of items available at Town Office. Sponsored by Canton Cruiser’s Relay For Life Team. FMI: Debi 597-3071, Kathy 597-2139 or ask any member.

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.

North Jay, Saturday, April 25: Potluck dinner, noon, North Jay Grange. Bring casserole or salad. Free. Music at 1 p.m. Door prizes. FMI: 645-2910 or 645-4628.

Oxford Hills area

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.

Canton, Saturday, April 25: Chinese/silent auction, 4 p.m., doors open at 2 p.m., New Fire Station. Partial list of items available at Town Office. Sponsored by Canton Cruiser’s Relay For Life Team. FMI: Debi 597-3071, Kathy 597-2139 or ask any member.

Paris, Saturday, April 25: Spring sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Deering Memorial United Methodist Church.

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.

Norway, Sunday, April 26: Earth Day Peace Concert, 2 p.m., First Universalist Church of Norway Church Sanctuary, 479 Main St. $5. Benefits church’s belfry repairs. FMI: 743-2828.

Paris, Monday, April 27: Story hour, 3:45-4:45 p.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. Snacks. Free. FMI: 743-6994.

Norway, Tuesday, April 28: “Forgiveness and Transformation” series, discussion of the book “Bel Canto” by Ann Patchett, 7 p.m., Norway Memorial Library. FMI: www.norway.lib.me.us, 743-5309.

Paris, Wednesday, April 29: Reading group: “Oliver Twist,” 7 p.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Paris, Thursday, April 30: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or www.paris.lib.me.us.

River Valley area

Rumford, Friday, April 24: Public dinner and entertainment, 5 p.m., Rumford Senior Center, 50 Congress St. Cost: $6.

Andover, Saturday, April 25: Birthday supper, 5 p.m., First Congregational Church. $7, under 12 $3.

Canton, Saturday, April 25: Chinese/silent auction, 4 p.m., doors open at 2 p.m., New Fire Station. Partial list of items available at Town Office. Sponsored by Canton Cruiser’s Relay For Life Team. FMI: Debi 597-3071, Kathy 597-2139 or ask any member.

Rumford, Saturday, April 25: Yard and food sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Grange 115, Rumford Center. To donate items, call Vicki at 364-2129.

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.

Dixfield, Monday, April 27: Pre-school story time, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.

Lewiston area

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, Wednesday, April 22: Poetry Slam, 7 p.m., Kirk Hall Auditorium, Central Maine Community College campus. In celebration of National Poetry Month. Students, faculty, staff and the public are invited to attend and read their work or that of a favorite poet. Light refreshments, prizes. FMI: www.cmcc.edu/library/poetry/poetrypage.htm.

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.

Auburn, Saturday, April 25: Bean and American chop suey supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Sixth Street Congregational Church, 109 Sixth St. $5, ages 6-12 $3, under 5 free. Take out available at 782-7517.

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.

Lewiston, Saturday, April 25: Multiple Sclerosis walk, five mile course through Bates College area. Breakfast, lunch provided. Raffles, door prizes. FMI: 524-2749.

Monmouth, Saturday, April 25: Indoor yard and bake sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., East Monmouth Church Vestry, Route 135.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, April 25: Bean and ham supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Methodist Church, School Street. $6, children $2.50.

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: Bean, casserole supper and dance, supper 5 p.m., dance until 9:30 p.m., Jacques Cartier Club, Wales Road. Supper $6, dance $5, both $10. FMI: 375-4850.

Auburn, Sunday, April 26: Breakfast, 8-10 a.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $3.75/$4.75. Benefits National Home for Children. FMI: 784-6883.

Auburn, Sunday, April 26: Crepe breakfast, 8:30-10 a.m., St. Louis Church, Third Street. $5, 6 to 12 $2.50, 5 and under free.

Winthrop, Sunday, April 26: CODA Chorus Spring Concert “American, The Beautiful,” 4 p.m., St. Francis Catholic Church. Offering. FMI: 622-9659.

Lewiston, Sunday, April 26: Singles dance, 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 150 East Ave. $8. FMI: 784-0389.

Auburn, Sunday, April 26: Tranny Roadshow, transgender performance art, 7 p.m., First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St. $10. FMI: 778-6274.

Lewiston, Monday, April 27: Kids’ Cooking Club, 4 p.m., Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 7-14. Sign up by calling Children’s Department, attendance limited. FMI: Denise at Lots to Gardens 755-3110.

Lewiston, Monday, April 27: All-ages Storytime, 6:30 p.m., Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133.

Auburn, Monday, April 27: Exploring the transformative power of sound healing, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Public Library. $3. To register call Eddita Felt at 353-7532.

Auburn, Tuesday, April 28: Androscoggin Historical Society speaker Nancy Lecompte, 7 p.m., 2 Turner St., Unit 8. Topic: Our Cherry Valley Soldiers, New York, November 1778. Free and wheelchair accessible. FMI: 784-0586.

Lewiston, Tuesday, April 28: Book Buddies, 3:45 p.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Grades 1-6. FMI: http://lplonline.org/kids/?page_id=24, [email protected], 513-3133.

Lewiston, Tuesday, April 28: All-ages Storytime, 6:30 p.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. No preregistration necessary. FMI: www.lplonline.org/kids, [email protected], 513-3133.

Lewiston, Wednesday, April 29: Book Buddies for grades on through six, 3:45 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133, [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Wednesday, April 29: Reading Dog program, 5:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Reserve a spot to read to a dog at 513-3133.

Lewiston, Thursday, April 30: Art Van program, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133, [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.