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

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

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].

Jay, Friday, May 1: Spaghetti supper and silent auction, 5 to 7 p.m., Bean’s Corner Baptist Church. $5, 4 to 11 $3, 3 and under free. Benefits Western Maine Christian Academy. FMI or tickets: 645-3915, 778-1418, 357-3267.

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

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, Thursday, April 30: Lunch and Learn: Getting Fit, noon to 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, 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 to 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. Philips 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.