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

Rangeley, Friday, May 8: Rummage sale, 6 to 8 p.m., Episcopal Church of Good Shepherd, Main Street.

Turner, Friday and Saturday, May 8-9: “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” 7 p.m., Leavitt Area High School Auditorium. $8, students and senior citizens $5 at door.

Chesterville, Saturday, May 9: Rummage/bake sale, 9 a.m. to noon, Chesterville Town Office. Sponsored by the NCEH. FMI: 778-3156. Payroll deduction with Hospital ID. Sponsored by the Franklin Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.

Farmington, Saturday, May 9: Contradance, easy family dance 6:30 to 7:45, regular dance 8 p.m., Grange, Bridge Street. Family dance $2, children $1; regular dance $6 minus family dance price, students $5. All welcome. FMI: 491-9928.

Farmington, Saturday, May 9: Bean and casserole supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church.

Farmington, Saturday, May 9: Freeb Community Luncheon, noon to 1 p.m., Old South First Congregational Church. Delivery service will be available in the Farmington area. Call church office 778-0424 during week or church kitchen 778-4438 on morning of the luncheon.

Jay, Saturday, May 9: Mother and Son Dance, 6-9 p.m., Middle School gymnasium. $10 mother and accompanying sons. Refreshments. Sponsored by American Legion, George Bunten Post 10 and Auxiliary Unit 10 of Livermore Falls. Benefits Boys and Girls State and children’s youth programs. FMI: Evelyn 897-5003.

North Jay, Saturday, May 9: Food and rummage sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., North Jay Grange. FMI: 645-2910, 645-4628, 645-2217.

Rangeley, Saturday, May 9: Rummage sale, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Episcopal Church of Good Shepherd, Main Street.

Rangeley, Monday, May 11: Night on Broadway music by RLRS Middle School and High School Choir, 7 p.m., Lakeside Theater. $5.

New Sharon, Thursday, May 14: Story hour, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Jim Ditzler Memorial Library, 37 Library Road. Crafts, snacks. FMI: 779-1128.

Livermore Falls, Friday, May 15: “Hands and Hearts for God” puppet show, 7 p.m., Eaton Memorial UMC, corner of Church and Knapp Streets. Freewill offering. All ages.

Livermore Falls, Sunday, May 17: “Hands and Hearts for God” puppet show, 10:30 a.m., Eaton Memorial UMC, corner of Church and Knapp Streets. Free will offering. All ages.

Oxford Hills area

Fryeburg, Saturday, May 7: Benefit supper for Warren and Jean Chessy, 5 to 7 p.m., St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. Cost: Adults $7, children $4. 50/50 raffle. FMI: Sally 935-2546.

Paris, Thursday, May 7: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected]

Bethel, Friday, May 8: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Telstar High School, RFD 1 Box 1220.

Buckfield, Friday, May 8: Public supper to benefit SAD 39 Project Graduation, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Masonic Hall. Donations will be accepted. FMI: Jerry Marstaller 224-7623, [email protected] Joanne Bly 336-2941, [email protected].

Norway, Friday, May 8: Teen Film Series for grades 9-12: “Viva Cuba”, 7 p.m., Memorial Library. Free. FMI: 743-5309.

Paris, Friday, May 8: Public roast pork supper, 5 to 6 p.m., South Paris American Legion Hall, Church Street. Tickets: Adults $7, children 12 and under $3. All proceeds go to repair water drainage problems in the rear parking lot.

Bridgton, Saturday, May 9: Annual Children’s Hands on Arts Festival, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Stevens Brook Elementary School. All children are welcome. This event is free and sponsored by Landmark Human Resources and the Bridgton Community Center.

Bridgton, Saturday, May 9: Bridgton Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the green at the Bridgton Community Center. Goes through September.

Naples, Saturday, May 9: Pancake breakfast by the Lake Region Lacrosse Team, 7 to 11 a.m., Songo Locks Elementary School. Tickets to the flapjack fundraiser are $5/person or $20 for a family of four or more. Raffle items will also be available.

Norway, Saturday, May 9: Spring Fever with Birdie Googins a.k.a. The Marden’s Lady, 7 p.m., Universalist Church, 479 Main St.. $10. Tickets at Books N Things, Creative Media, LF Pike’s and The Village Gift Barn. Sponsored by Norway Business Association. FMI: Terri Linnell 743-6933 or [email protected].

Norway, Saturday, May 9: Sale of hanging baskets, 8:30 a.m. to noon, the Second Congregational Church, 205 Main St. Proceeds will benefit the church’s general fund.

Paris, Saturday, May 9: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Oxford Hills High School, Route 26.

Paris, Saturday, May 9: Jones Dance Band, 7 to 10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. $5 adults. Lunch counter open.

Paris, Saturday, May 9: The Swingin Bears Square Dance Club Dance, 7 to 10 p.m., Oxford Hills Middle School, Pine Street. Walter Lougee will be the caller and Carol Stewart will be the cuer. $6 FMI: Sue Corning, Paris, 743-7176 or Eleanor Herrick, Auburn, 782-4050.

Paris, Saturday, May 9: Oxford Hills Showcase at OHCHS Red Cross Blood Drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. Chip Program 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sponsored by the 16th Masonic District of The Grand Lodge of Maine.

Bethel, Monday, May 11: The Mahoosuc Community Band Spring Concert, 7 p.m., West Parish Congregational Church. Refreshments will be available after concert.

Locke Mills, Tuesday, May 12: Supper Dance, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., American Legion Hall. Music by the Jones Band. Ham supper by the Auxiliary. Doors open at 4:30. Cost: Adults $10, Children $3.50.

Norway, Tuesday, May 12: American Red Cross Blood Drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Stephens Memorial Hospital, 18 Main St.

Mechanic Falls, Wednesday, May 13: Masonic Family Appreciation potluck supper and meeting of Dwinal Chapter 28 Order of the Eastern Star, 6:30 p.m., Masonic Hall, Route 11. Nonmembers please RSVP to Kathy Williamson 783-4872.

Bethel, Thursday through Saturday, May 14-16: “Fiddler on the Roof,” 7 p.m., Helen C. Berry Auditorium. Donations. FMI: 824-2136.

Bryant Pond, Thursday, May 14: Story teller Alvin Yates talking about experiences working in Russia and Alaska, 2 p.m., Whitman Memorial Library. Free. Refreshments.

Paris, Thursday, May 14: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Fryeburg, Friday-Sunday, May 15-17: The Northern New England Home, Garden and Flower Show, May 15, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; May 16, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; May 17, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Location: Fryeburg Fairgrounds, Route 5. Cost: General admission $8, seniors $6 (65+), youths $4, children under 6 free. Group rates available. FMI: www.HomeGardenFlowerShow.com, or Karla Flicker, show producer, [email protected], 1-800-359-2033 or 935-2845.

Oxford, May 16, 8 p.m.-midnight, The Rock-O-Dundee Riders snowmobile club dance to benefit scholarship and the building funds, Silver Spur, Route 121, Mechanic Falls. Music by the BelAirs, 50/50 raffle, lunch bar. Admission $10 per person; tickets available at the door. For reservations, phone Suzanne at 539-2616 or Ann at 539-2322

Paris, Saturday, May 16: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. $5. Adults. Lunch counter.

Waterford, Saturday, May 16: Spaghetti dinner and dance, dinner 5:30-7 p.m., Memorial School gym. $7, children over 6 $4. Bingo for kids from 7-8 p.m. Raffles $5 at Melby’s or Peter at 583-4502. Benefits Danno of Springer’s Store.

West Paris, Saturday, May 16: Finnish and American buffet supper, 5 p.m., Finnish American Heritage Center, 8 Maple St. $7, children $3.50.

Buckfield, Sunday, May 17: Great Strides 6.2 mile walk to cure cystic fibrosis, 9 a.m., Town Office. FMI: Bev 739-9020 or 336-2539.

Fryeburg, Monday, May 18: American Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Gibson Recreation Center, 745 Main St.

River Valley area

Bethel, Friday, May 8: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Telstar High School, RFD 1 Box 1220.

Dixfield, Friday, May 8: Public supper at 4 p.m. at Dixfield Post 100. Benefit for the Legion Riders of the Rumford/Mexico area. Cost for supper: $6 for a complete meal. Corn chowder, hot dogs, chips, soda, and more.

Mexico, Friday, May 8: Bake sale, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wal-Mart. Sponsored by Memiers Misfitz, a Relay for Life team.

Rumford, Friday, May 8: Mother’s Day supper with entertainment, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Rumford Lodge of Elks 862. Serving fried clams and french fries, with entertainment by Sammie Angel from 6 to 9 p.m. $10. Takeouts available. Please use side entrance. FMI: Dick or Sandee Welch 364-2548.

Mexico, Saturday, May 9: Car wash, 9 a.m., Fire Station. Sponsored by Memiers Misfitz, a Relay for Life team.

Rumford, Saturday, May 9: 150 Club dinner and dance, dinner 5 to 6 p.m., dance 7 to 11 p.m., LeParesseux Snowshoe Club. Music by Lolalee and The Country Bandits.

Bethel, Monday, May 11: The Mahoosuc Community Band Spring Concert, 7 p.m., West Parish Congregational Church. Refreshments will be available after the concert.

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

Bethel, Thursday through Saturday, May 14-16: “Fiddler on the Roof,” 7 p.m., Helen C. Berry Auditorium. Donations. FMI: 824-2136.

Mexico, Saturday, May 16: Car wash by Memiers Misfitz team, 9 a.m., Mexico Fire Station. Benefits River Valley Relay for Life.

Dixfield, Monday, May 18: Preschool storytime, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.

Lewiston area

Lewiston, Wednesday, May 6: African music with Godfrey Banda, 10:30 a.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. Admission plus $2. FMI: Vanessa 782-1112 or [email protected].

Lewiston, Wednesday, May 6: Geiger/Montello Adopt-A-School Partnership’s 21st annual “Night of the Stars,” 6 to 8 p.m., Lewiston Middle School, 75 Central Ave. Free and open to the public.

Lewiston, Wednesday, May 6: Reading Dog, 5:30 p.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Call the library to reserve a five to 10 minute spot (or longer). FMI: www.lplonline.org/kids, 513-3133.

Greene, Thursday, May 7: Filmmaker and photographer Tom Sterling will narrate his film “Bhutan – The Cloud Kingdom,” 7 p.m., Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. Free. FMI: 946-5311.

Wales, Thursday, May 7: American Red Cross blood drive, 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Oak Hill High School, 56 School Road.

Auburn, Friday, May 8: Concert of handbell music, 7 p.m., United Methodist Church. Free will offering. Ice cream social to follow. FMI: 782-3972.

Buckfield, Friday, May 8: Public supper to benefit SAD 39 Project Graduation, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Masonic Hall. Donations will be accepted. FMI: Jerry Marstaller 224-7623, [email protected] Joanne Bly 336-2941, [email protected].

Greene, Friday, May 8: Filmmaker and photographer Tom Sterling will narrate his film “Bhutan – The Cloud Kingdom,” 2 and 7 p.m., Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. Free. FMI: 946-5311.

Lewiston, Friday, May 8: L-A Senior College Food for Thought luncheon: “Colorful Days and White Nights in Russia”, at noon, USM/L-A. $7 in advance, $8 at door. Reserve by noon May 7 at 753-6510.

Lewiston, Friday, May 8: Auction and “Ba Da Bing: A Tribute to the Art of Croon,” 7:30 p.m., Vineyard Church, 9 Foss Road. $12, seniors and students $10, tickets at Victor News, Park Street; special reserved seats in advance $20, call 577-9982. Benefits Doug Adell Lung Transplant Fund.

Lewiston, Friday, May 8: Babytime Storytime, 10 a.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 0 to 2. No pre-registration necessary. FMI: www.lplonline.org/kids, 513-3133.

Lisbon, Friday, May 8: American chop suey supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., VFW Post 9459. $6, children $3. FMI: 353-2152.

Turner, Friday and Saturday, May 8-9: “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” 7 p.m., Leavitt Area High School Auditorium. $8, students and senior citizens $5 at door.

Winthrop, Friday, May 8: Fish chowder luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Congregational Church. $6. Takeout available. Handicap accessible.

Auburn, Saturday, May 9: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Auburn Mall, 550 Center St.

Auburn, Saturday, May 9: Mother’s Day Tribute variety show, 7 p.m, Danville Junction Grange, 15 Grange St. Open to public. Portion of proceeds benefit Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital. FMI: Caroline 777-4932 or [email protected].

Auburn, Saturday, May 9: Ham dinner, 5-6 p.m., St. Louis Church, Third Street. $7, ages 6-12 $3.50, 5 and under free.

Auburn, Saturday, May 9: Comedian Bob Marley, 6 p.m., Edward Little High School, 77 Harris St. Tickets at Hannaford’s on Spring Street, Florian’s Market on Main Street and the high school. Benefits Class of 2009 Project Graduation.

Gray, Saturday, May 9: Summer Wildlife Days: Learn about Lobsters, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. FMI: 657-4977.

Lewiston, Saturday, May 9: Spring Walk Against Violence, 10 a.m. to noon, Simard-Payne Police Memorial Park, Oxford Street. Benefits Abused Women’s Advocacy Project. FMI: 795-6744, ext. 14, or www.awap.org.

Lewiston, Saturday, May 9: Stanton Bird Club field trip: Scarborough Marsh, 7 a.m. to noon, Stanton Bird Club. FMI: 782-5238 or stantonbirdclub.org.

Lewiston, Saturday, May 9: Open house, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: Vanessa 782-1112 or [email protected].

Lewiston, Saturday, May 9: Cabin Fever Craft Fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Hope Association 85 Lincoln Ave. More than 20 tables, lunch specials $3. $5 bags at the What Not Shop and the Briar Patch is open.

Lewiston, Saturday, May 9: Reading Dog, noon, Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Call the library to reserve a five to 10 minute spot (or longer). FMI: www.lplonline.org/kids, 513-3133.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, May 9: Public Baked Bean and Casserole Supper, 4:45 to 6 p.m., Parish Hall of Holy Trinity Church, 67 Frost Hill Ave. Cost: Adults $6, children under 12 $4, children under 4 free, Family Special: Family with children under 12, $15. Supper sponsored by Knights of Columbus. FMI: 353-5636.

Sabattus, Friday and Saturday, May 9 and 10: Garage sale to benefit Loaves & Fishes, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Dominican Convent, 61 Lisbon Rd. FMI: Kathy at 375-8399 or 212-7674.

Pownal, Saturday, May 9: Yard sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., United Methodist Church, 851 Lawrence Road. Benefits Camp Mechuwana campers. FMI: Caron 688-4101.

Sabattus, Saturday, May 9: Bean and casserole supper and dance, supper 5 p.m., dance following, Jacques Cartier Club, Wales Road. Supper $6, dance $5, both $10. Open to public. FMI: 375-4850.

Poland, Sunday, May 10: Mother’s Day dinner, noon to 1 p.m., Excelsior Grange Hall, 446 Harris Hill Rd. Handicapped-accessible at the rear door. FMI: 782-1077.

Poland, Sunday, May 10: Special Performance of “Our Town” to benefit local food banks, 2 p.m., the Dr. Robert Wall Theatre, 1457 Maine St. Each person who brings a nonperishable food item to the box office will receive a dollar off the price of admission. Ticket prices: Adults $5, students and seniors $4. The play will run May 7-9 at 7 p.m. FMI or to make a reservation: D’Arcy Robinson at 998-5400, ext. 218, or e-mail at [email protected].

Lewiston, Monday, May 11: Craft: bath salt, 10:30 a.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. Free with admission. FMI: Vanessa 782-1112 or [email protected].

Lewiston, Monday, May 11: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 150 East Ave.

Lewiston, Monday, May 11: All ages Storytime, 6:30 p.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. No pre-registration necessary. FMI: www.lplonline.org/kids, 513-313

Lewiston, Monday, May 11: Kids’ Cooking Club, 4 p.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 7 to 14. Children may sign up by calling the children’s department. Attendance limited to 8. FMI: Denise at Lots to Gardens 755-3110, www.lplonline.org/kids, 513-3133.

Lewiston, Tuesday, May 12: Bird Walk, Stanton Bird Club, 6 a.m., Riverside Cemetery. FMI: stantonbirdclub.org or call 782-5238.

Lewiston, Tuesday, May 12: American Red Cross Blood Drive, 3 to 8 p.m., Bates College Chase Hall, Campus Avenue.

Lewiston, Tuesday, May 12: Preschool Storytime, 10 a.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 2 1/2 to 5. No pre-registration necessary. FMI: www.lplonline.org/kids, 513-3133.

Lewiston, Tuesday, May 12: Book Buddies, 3:45 p.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Grades 1 to 6. FMI: http://lplonline.org/kids/?page_id=24, 513-3133.

Freeport, Wednesday, May 13: American Red Cross Blood Drive, 1 to 6 p.m., Pinetree Academy, 67 Pownal Road.

Lewiston, Wednesday, May 13: Reading Dog, 5:30 p.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Call the library to reserve a five to 10 minute spot (or longer). FMI: www.lplonline.org/kids, 513-3133.

Lewiston, Wednesday, May 13: Book Buddies, 3:45 p.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Grades 1 to 6. FMI: http://lplonline.org/kids/?page_id=24, 513-3133.

Freeport, Thursday, May 14: American Red Cross blood drive, noon-5 p.m., Wilburs of Maine, 174 Lower Maine St.

Lewiston, Thursday, May 14: Peek-A-Boo puppet show, 9:30 a.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. Free with admission. FMI: Vanessa 782-1112 or [email protected].

Auburn, Friday, May 15: Fishing, Golf Tournament for the Good Shepherd Food-Bank, registration starts 5:30 a.m., late registration must be present at 5:30 a.m., registered fishing teams can start fishing at daybreak, fishing ends at 9 a.m., golfing begins at 10 a.m., Fox Ridge Golf Club. Fee: $75 per player, checks payable to Good Shepherd Food-Bank/Fishing, Golf Hole sponsorship is $200, tee box $100/Greens $100 or $50 for half of either. Rain or shine. FMI: 777-golf (4653).

Auburn, Friday, May 15: Teen open mic, 6 p.m., Public Library’s Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. Donation of can of food for Auburn Food Pantry. FMI: Sally 333-6640 ext. 4 or [email protected].

Auburn, Friday, May 15: Celebrity Waiter Dinner, 6 p.m., Martindale Country Club. $30, table of 10 $250. Benefits Sexual Assault Crisis Center. Tickets and FMI: SACC 784-5272.

Lewiston, Friday, May 15: Babytime Storytime, 10 a.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Libson St. Ages up to 2. No preregistration necessary. FMI: 513-3004, ext. 3504, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lisbon, Friday, May 15: Spaghetti and meatballs supper, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Lisbon VFW Post 9459. Cost: Adult $6, child $3. FMI: 353-2152.

Gray, Saturday, May 16: Sparks Ark: conflicts with wildlife by Dave Sparks, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. FMI: 657-4977.

Lewiston, Saturday, May 16: Field trip: New Gloucester Marsh and Pineland Farms, 7 a.m. to noon, Stanton Bird Club. FMI: 782-5238 or stantonbirdclug.org.

Lewiston, Saturday, May 16: Reading Dog program, noon, Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Call 513-3133 to reserve spot to read to a dog. FMI: www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Saturday, May 16: Midcoast Symphony Orchestra, 7:30 p.m., Franco-American Heritage Center. $13 in advance at Heritage Center, $15 at door, 21 and under free. FMI; 371-2780 or www.midcoastsymphony.org.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, May 16: Boiled dinner, 5-6 p.m., Masonic Hall, Oak Street. $7, under 12 $3.50, preschool free. Sponsored by Ancient York Lodge #155.

Sabattus, Saturday and Sunday, May 16-17: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dominican Convent, 61 Lisbon Rd. Benefits Loaves and Fishes. FMI: Kathy 375-8399 or 212-7674.

Auburn, Sunday, May 17: Celebration of Spring: 2.6 mile walk/run, registration 8 a.m., starts 9 a.m., celebration of hope 10 a.m., AHCH Hospice House, 236 Stetson Road. Benefits Kathleen M. Whalen Fund of AHCH. Registration forms at AHCH office on Strawberry Ave., Hospice House, or ahch.org. FMI: 795-9428.

Auburn, Sunday, May 17: Crepe breakfast, 8:30-10 a.m., St. Louis Church, Third Street. $5, 6-12 $2.50, 5 and under free.

Buckfield, Sunday, May 17: Great Strides 6.2 mile walk to cure cystic fibrosis, 9 a.m., Town Office. FMI: Bev 739-9020 or 336-2539.

Lewiston, Sunday, May 17: Dance with music by Wild Horse, 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $8. 21 and over. FMI: 784-0389.

Sabattus, Sunday, May 17: Buffet breakfast, 7:30-10 a.m., American Legion Post 135. $6, 10 and under $3.

Lewiston, Monday, May 18: Kids’ cooking club for ages 7-14, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Space limited. Sign up at 513-3133. FMI: Denise at Lots to Gardens 755-3110.

Lewiston, Monday, May 18: All-ages story time, 6:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org/kids.