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.

Jay, Saturday, April 25: Spring Fling dance, 8 p.m. to midnight, VFW 3335, Route 133. $10. Doors open 7 p.m. Members and guests. FMI: 897-5112, 897-2457, 897-4018.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, April 25: Rummage sale, 9 a.m. to noon, First Baptist Church. Benefits American Baptist Women.

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.

Wilton, Saturday, April 25: Supper, 5 p.m., St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, corner of High and School streets.

Wilton, Friday, May 1: Holy Lands pilgrimage with Rev. Doug Dunlap and Rev. Tim Walmer, 7 p.m., Farmington/Wilton Masonic Hall, Bryant Road. All welcome. Sponsored by Pilgrim Commandery No. 19.

Canton, Saturday, May 2: Chicken pie supper, 5 p.m., Ponemah Rebekah Lodge Hall. $7, under 12, $5. Take out available.

Farmington, Saturday, May 2: UMF Community Chorus concert, 7:30 p.m., Old South Church. $6, seniors $5. Tickets at Mickey’s Hallmark or at door. FMI: 778-7072 or [email protected].

Jay, Saturday, May 2: Bean and casserole supper with music, 4-6 p.m., North Jay Grange No. 10. $7, 10 and under $4. FMI: 645-2910, 645-4628 or 645-2217.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, May 2: Price is Right with host Jeff Parsons from Q97.9, 6 p.m., doors open at 4:30 p.m., Middle School. $5 grades nine and up, $3 grades K-8.

West Farmington, Saturday, May 2: Used book sale, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Elks Lodge, 120 School St. Sponsored by Literacy Volunteers of Franklin and Somerset counties. FMI: 778-3460.

Farmington, Sunday, May 3: UMF Community Chorus concert, 3 p.m., Old South Church. $6, seniors $5. Tickets at Mickey’s Hallmark or at door. FMI: 778-7072 or [email protected].

West Farmington, Sunday, May 3: Used book sale, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Elks Lodge, 120 School St. FMI: 778-3460.

Oxford Hills area

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.

North Waterford, Sunday, April 26: Open house with honored guests the Sandlot Committee, 2-4 p.m., Grange No. 479, Valley Road. Entertainment, refreshments, music.

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.

Buckfield, Saturday, May 2: Auction, preview 1 p.m., auction 2 p.m., Buckfield High School, 160 Morrill St. Benefits Class of 2009 Project Graduation.

Canton, Saturday, May 2: Chicken pie supper, 5 p.m., Ponemah Rebekah Lodge Hall. $7, under 12, $5. Take out available.

Naples, Sunday, May 3: Dinner and silent auction, 1 p.m., Shakers Dance Club. $15, under 8 free. Benefits Kim and Mike Laughlin.

Norway, Saturday, May 2: Lasagna supper, 5 p.m., St. Catherine’s Church basement, Paris Street. $6, under 12 $4. Benefits Ganderia Middle School. FMI: 890-1904 or www.ganderia.org.

Paris, Saturday, May 2: Scrap booking, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., First Congregational Church. $25 in advance, $30 at door. Includes lunch and snacks. Beginners welcome. Sponsored by the Seneca Club. Benefits Paris Public Library. FMI: Karen Ellis 743-3921, library 743-6994 or [email protected].

Paris, Saturday, May 2: Turkey dinner, 5-6:30 p.m., Deering Memorial Methodist Church, Main and Church streets. $7, under 12 $3.

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.

Rumford, Thursday, April 30: Lunch and Learn: Getting Fit, 12-1 p.m., Rumford Community Home, 11 JF Kennedy Lane. Free. RSVP at 364-7863.

Canton, Saturday, May 2: Chicken pie supper, 5 p.m., Ponemah Rebekah Lodge Hall. $7, under 12 $5. Take out available.

Mexico, Saturday, May 2: Touch of Spring fair, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Town Hall, Calvin Lyon’s Hall. Sponsored by Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, Rumford. Benefits missionary trip to Jamaica. Tables $10. All welcome. FMI: April 357-8873.

Rumford, Saturday, May 2: Music by Wolf Creek, 8 p.m. to midnight, Black Mountain Cafe. $10. FMI: 357-9684 or 364-8831.

Dixfield, Monday, May 4: Preschool story time, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.

Lewiston area

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.

West Minot, Saturday, April 25: Local business showcase, 10 a.m to 2 p.m., Grange. Free lunch.

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.

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.

Sabattus, Thursday through Saturday, April 30-May 2: Bake sale, regular business hours, Sabattus Regional Credit Union. Benefits Loaves and Fishes food pantry. FMI: Kathy 212-7674.

Auburn, Friday, May 1: Turkey supper, 5-6:30 p.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $7, under 10 $3. Sponsored by Ladies Auxiliary. Benefits veterans programs. FMI: 782-2856.

Lewiston, Friday, May 1: Women2Women recycling event, 6:30 p.m. Bring reusable items from 5-6 p.m. Refreshments. All welcome. Directions and FMI: [email protected].

Auburn, Saturday, May 2: Pancake breakfast, seatings at 8 a.m, 8:40 a.m. and 9:20 a.m., Applebee’s Restaurant, 599 Center St. $5. Benefits American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of Androscoggin County. Tickets or FMI: Janet Miles 784-3824.

Auburn, Saturday, May 2: Supper and beach party with music by Veggies By Day, supper 4:30-6:30 p.m., dance 8 p.m. to midnight, American Legion No. 15371, South Main St. Supper $6, under 10 $3. Dance free. FMI: 782-1118.

Buckfield, Saturday, May 2: Auction, preview 1 p.m., auction 2 p.m., Buckfield High School, 160 Morrill St. Benefits Class of 2009 Project Graduation.

Gray, Saturday, May 2: Bridges Foundation “Walk on the Wild Side” walk-a-thon, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. Benefits activity center for persons with developmental disabilities and autism in Gray/Windham area. FMI and pre-register: 894-5288 or www.thebridgesfoundation.org.

Gray, Saturday, May 2: Bean and chop suey supper, 5-6 p.m., American Legion, 15 Lewiston Road. $7, 5-11 $2.50, under 5 free.

Lewiston, Saturday, May 2: Bean supper, 4-6 p.m., Holy Cross Church hall, 1080 Lisbon St. $7, 12 and under $3. Take out available. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 12652. FMI: Dan Leclair 240-3537.

Minot, Saturday, May 2: Supper and dance with music by Jones Band, supper 5-6:30, dance until 9:30 p.m., West Minot Grange. Supper $7, dance $5.

New Gloucester, Saturday, May 2: The White Mountain Boys, 7:30 p.m., Village Coffeehouse, First Congregational Church, 19 Gloucester Hill Road. $10, children and seniors $5. FMI: Julie 926-3161 or church 926-3260.

Pownal, Saturday, May 2: Bean and spaghetti supper, 4:30-6 p.m., North Pownal United Methodist Church, 851 Lawrence Road. $6, children $3, under 3 free. Handicap accessible. FMI: Nancy 688-4481 or Karen 829-5470.

Auburn, Sunday, May 3: Crepe breakfast/brunch, 7:30 a.m. to noon, St. Philip’s Church. $6, 12 and under $4. Benefits Habitat for Humanity.

Lewiston, Sunday, May 3: Field day for Lewiston/Auburn students grades 6 and under, 1-4 p.m., Bates College. FMI: 786-6341 or [email protected].

Lewiston, Sunday, May 3: Dance with music by Patio Cowboys, 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $8. 21 and over. FMI: 784-0389.

Sabattus, Sunday, May 3: Chicken dinner and raffle, dinner 12:30-1:30 p.m., raffle 2 p.m., Town Hall. Dinner $10 in advance. Benefits Loaves and Fishes.FMI: Kathy Irazzary 212-7674.