Farmington, Friday, April 24: Fish chowder, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Fairbanks Union Church. $7. Eat in or takeout. 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.

Farmington, Tuesday, April 28: Bag Ali handbags and accessories fundraiser, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Franklin Memorial Hospital Lobby.

Farmington, Wednesday, April 29: Bag Ali handbags and accessories fundraiser, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Franklin Memorial Hospital Lobby. Sponsored by FMH Auxiliary.

Farmington, Friday and Saturday, May 1, 2: Teachers Lounge Mafia Improv Comedy, 7:30 p.m., Lincoln Auditorium, Roberts Learning Center, UMF. Mature content. Donation of nonperishables to support local food bank. FMI: 578-0357 or [email protected].

Turner, Friday, May 1: American Red Cross blood drive, 7:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m., Leavitt Area High School, Lower Street.

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.

Jay, Saturday, May 2: Spring yard sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., St. Rose Parish Hall.

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.

New Sharon, Saturday, May 2: Family baked bean take-out, 10 a.m. to noon, Congregational United Church of Christ, Cape Cod Hill Road. $15, quart of beans, pint of coleslaw, rolls or bread and homemade pie. To reserve, call Mary at 778-2366.

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

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, Wednesday, April 29: American Red Cross blood drive, 1 to 7 p.m., Maine Veterans’ Home, 477 High St. Walk in or call 743-6300.

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. Takeout available.

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.

Paris, Saturday, May 2: Yard sale and Chinese auction, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Family Counseling Services, 659 Park St., Route 26. Auction drawings at 2 p.m. Rain date: May 9. To donate items or time, call Peggy 357-7072. Sponsored by Families in Crisis Task Force.

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

Otisfield, Tuesday, May 5: Food pantry, 10 a.m. to noon, Spurrs Corner Church, Route 121, FMI: 583-4780 or 627-4329.

River Valley area

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

Rumford, Friday, April 24: Jam Night, 7 to 10 p.m., Black Mountain.

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. Takeout 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, 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, 8:30 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. Takeout 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.

Poland, Saturday, April 25: Talent contest, 7 p.m., Excelsior Grange, Harris Hill Road, $2, under 12 free.

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.

Auburn, Saturday, May 2: Bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m., Danville Grange. $7, children $4. Game party at 7 p.m.

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. Takeout 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. Handicaped-accessible. FMI: Nancy 688-4481 or Karen 829-5470.

Sabattus, Saturday, May 2: Bean and casserole supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Our Lady of the Rosary Church. $6.50, under 12 $3. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. FMI: 375-6586 or 375-4057.

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.