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, Sept. 29: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Public Library. FMI: 645-4831.
Farmington, Wednesday, Sept. 30: Red Cross Blood Drive, noon to 5 p.m., University of Maine, 246 Main St.
Wilton, Friday, Oct. 2: Infant/toddler story time, 10:30 a.m., Public Library. FMI: 645-4831.
Canton, Saturday, Oct. 3: Chicken pie supper, 5 p.m., Ponemah Rebekah Lodge Hall. $7, under 12 $5. Takeout available.
Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 3: Journey Home gospel concert, 7 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church.
Jay, Saturday, Oct. 3: Spaghetti supper, 4-6:30 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall. $7.50, 12 and under $4. 50/50 raffle. Benefits cancer patient Ann Gile. Tickets at Livermore town office, Renda 897-3207, Ann 897-2503, Joanne 897-6189 and Jean 897-5091.
North Jay, Saturday, Oct. 3: Public Supper, 4-6 p.m., North Jay Grange #10. Menu: baked beans, casseroles, salads, fruit salads, cole slaw, rolls, biscuits, beverage and dessert. Entertainment – Dinner Music. $7 adults, $3 kids 10 and under. FMI: 654-4628, 645-2910, 645-2217.
Jay, Saturday, Oct. 3: Fall Bozaar, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., St. Rose Hall. Held by Daughters of Isabella. Food table, cookie walk, coffee and homemade donuts and cinnamon rolls.
Phillips, Saturday Oct. 3-17: Scarecrow Reunion display, daily, Main Street. Weather permitting. Sponsored by Phillips Conservation Commission.
Rangeley, Saturday, Oct. 3: Apple festival, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, Main Street. Crafts, bake sale, apple pressing, chain saw carving. Beef stew lunch at 11 a.m.
Wilton, Tuesday, Oct. 6: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Public Library. FMI: 645-4831.
Rangeley, Wednesday, Oct. 7: Ladies/community breakfast, starting at 7 a.m., Moosely Bagels. Everyone is invited. FMI: 864-5955.
Wilton, Wednesday, Oct. 7: Homeschooler’s story time, 2:30 p.m., Public Library. FMI: 645-4831

Oxford Hills area
West Paris, Wednesday, Sept. 30: Nature Smart Craft program, 1-2 p.m., First Universalist Church. Free.
Norway, Friday, Oct. 2: “First Friday” reception and meet and greet artist Betsy Bell, 5-8 p.m., Frost Farm Gallery, 272 Pikes Hill. Free. Open to public. Live acoustic music by Brad Hooper. FMI: 743-8041.
Canton, Saturday, Oct. 3: Chicken pie supper, 5 p.m., Ponemah Rebekah Lodge Hall. $7, under 12 $5. Takeout available.
Norway, Saturday, Oct. 3: Rabies vaccination and microchipping clinic, 9-11 a.m., Fire Station. Rabies $10, microchipping $25. Sponsored by Responsible Pet Care. FMI: 743-8679.
Albany Township, Sunday, Oct. 4: Dedication ceremony and social time, 2 p.m., Albany Town House. Celebration of building placed on National Registry of Historic Places. Refreshments, speakers, historic displays.
Mechanic Falls, Sunday, Oct. 4: Ladies auxiliary and S.A.L. lobster and steam clam dinner, 1 p.m., American Legion Post #150. 2 lobsters, steamers, coleslaw, rolls and dessert $9.95.
Otisfield, Tuesday, Oct. 6: Food Pantry, 10 a.m. to noon, Spurrs Corner Church, Route 121. FMI: 583-4780 or 627-4239.
Bethel, Thursday, Oct. 8: “Starr King’s The White Hills and 19th Century White Mountain Tourism” lecture by Randall H. Bennett, 7:30 p.m., Mason House exhibit hall.
Bridgton, Thursday, Oct. 8: Red Cross Blood Drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Chadbourne Hill Road.

Rumford area
Canton, Saturday, Oct. 3: Chicken pie supper, 5 p.m., Ponemah Rebekah Lodge Hall. $7, under 12 $5. Takeout available.
Rumford, Saturday, Oct. 3: American Legion family fun day, 12-4 p.m., American Legion Post 24. For members, eligible members and their families. Games, raffles, food. FMI: Gayle 357-2744, Tricia 357-3289 or Sue and Greg 418-7714.
Rumford, Saturday, Oct. 3: Dance with music by “One Step Ahead”, 7-11 p.m., American Legion Post 24. $2 members, $5 non-members. Ages 21 and up. FMI: Gayle 357-2744, Tricia 357-3289 or Sue and Greg 418-7714.
Rumford, Saturday, Oct. 3: Roast pork supper, 4:45 p.m., St. Athanasius and St. John’s Church Hall. $7, under 12 $3.
Rumford, Wednesday, Oct. 7: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-6 p.m., American Legion, 184 Congress St.
Bethel, Thursday, Oct. 8: “Starr King’s The White Hills and 19th Century White Mountain Tourism” lecture by Randall H. Bennett, 7:30 p.m., Mason House exhibit hall.

Lewiston area
Lewiston, Monday, Sept. 28: Kids’ cooking club, 4 p.m., Children’s Department, Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 7-14. Limited to 8. FMI or call to sign up: 513-3133 or [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Lewiston, Monday, Sept. 28: All-ages storytime, 6:30 p.m., Children’s department, Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Freeport, Tuesday, Sept. 29: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Community Center, 53 Depot St.
Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 29: Preschool story time for ages 2½-5, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133, [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 29: Make playdough, 10:30 a.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112 or [email protected].
Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 29: Farmers market, 2-6 p.m., Kennedy Park.
Auburn, Wednesday, Sept. 30: Preschool Stories, 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Children’s Room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640.
Auburn, Wednesday, Sept. 30: Origami workshop, 2 p.m., Maggie Trafton Program Room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Space is limited. Advanced registration required. Call 333-6640 ext. 4.
Lewiston, Wednesday, Sept. 30: Art Van, 10:30 a.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. No Pre-registration required. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org/kids or [email protected]
Lewiston, Thursday, Oct. 1: Fall tree fingerprints craft, 10:30 a.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.
Lewiston, Thursday, Oct. 1: Domestic Violence Memorial Vigil, 6 p.m., Raymond Park, corner of Lincoln and Main Streets. Sponsored by Abused Women’s Advocacy Project. FMI: Victoria Williams 795-6744.
Auburn, Friday, Oct. 2: 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.
Durham, Friday, Oct. 2: All you can eat Friday Night Fish Fry, 5:30-7 p.m., Amvet Post 13, 1049 Royalsborough Road, Route 136. $10, under 7 $5. Haddock: fried, baked and chowder. Children’s menu available.
Lisbon, Friday, Oct. 2: Supper – American Chop Suey, 5:30-6:30 p.m., VFW post 9459. $6. FMI: 353-2152.
Sabattus, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 2-3: Dominican Sisters’ Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Dominican Convent, 61 Lisbon Road. Baked goods, 50/50, raffles. Lunch 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. FMI: Kathy Irazzary 212-7674.
Danville, Saturday, Oct. 3: Bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m., Danville Grange Hall. $7, kids $4.
Gray, Saturday, Oct. 3: Bean supper, 5-6 p.m., American Legion, 5 Lewiston Road. $7, 5-11 $2.50, under 5 free. Benefits Senior welfare.
Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 3: Strutt Your Mutt dog walk and pet festival, 9 a.m. to noon, Simard-Payne Police Memorial Park, formerly Railroad Park. Sponsored by Greater Androscoggin Humane Society.
Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 3: Bean supper, 4-6 p.m., Holy Cross Church, 1080 Lisbon St. $7, 12 and under $3. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 12,652. FMI: Dan Leclair 240-3537.
Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 3: Fall festival, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thorncrag Nature Sanctuary. FMI: 782-5238 or stantonbirdclub.org.
Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 3: Zumba class, 1-3 p.m., Memorial Armory, Central Avenue. $25 donation. Register at www.zumbame.com. Everyone welcome. Benefits Dempsey Challenge. FMI: 784-7071.
Minot, Saturday, Oct. 3: Corned beef harvest supper, 4:30-6 p.m., West Minot Grange. $7. 12 and under $3. FMI: 345-3040.
New Gloucester, Saturday, Oct. 3: Apple Saturday, 10 a.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26. Free cider pressing. Bring your own apples or buy Shaker apples. FMI: 926-4597
Pownal, Saturday, Oct. 3: Bean supper, 4:30-6 p.m., United Methodist Church, 851 Lawrence Road. $6, children $3, under 3 free. FMI: Nancy 688-4481 or Karen 829-5470.
Sabattus, Saturday, Oct. 3: Baked bean and casserole supper, 4:30-6:00 p.m., Our Lady of the Rosary Parish. $6.50 adults, $3 kids 12 and under. Sponsered by Knights of Columbus. Proceeds benefit parish programs. FMI: 375-6586 or 375-4057.
South Momouth, Saturday, Oct. 3: Public Potluck Supper, 6 p.m., South Monmouth Baptist Church, 163 South Monmouth Rd. Bring a dish or dessert to share. FMI: Lynn 933-2158.
Wales, Saturday, Oct. 3: Turkey supper, 5-6 p.m., Youth Center, Route 132. Benefits Fire Department Scholarship Fund. Sponsored by Presbyterian Church. FMI: Alice 375-8382 or Marilyn 375-6604.
West Minot, Saturday, Oct. 3: Harvest supper, 4:30-6 p.m., West Minot Grange Hall, Routes 119 and 124. Home corned beef and five vegetables, bread, beverage, gingerbread and whipped cream. $7, kids $3.50. FMI: Jim 966-2913 or Hester 345-3040.
Lewiston, Sunday, Oct. 4: Dance with music by Wild Horse, 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $8. FMI: 784-0389.
Lisbon, Sunday, Oct. 4: Rock/alternative concert by Sidetracked, 5:30-7 p.m., MTM Park, School Street. Free. Bring chair or blanket. Sponsored by Revitalization Committee. FMI: Rosie Bradley 353-3000 ext. 122 or [email protected].
Mechanic Falls, Sunday, Oct. 4: Ladies auxiliary and S.A.L. lobster and steam clam dinner, 1 p.m., American Legion Post #150. 2 lobsters, steamers, coleslaw, rolls and dessert $9.95.
Auburn, Monday, Oct. 5: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, 14 Great Falls Plaza.
Lisbon Falls, Monday, Oct. 5: American Red Cross blood drive, 2-7 p.m., Holy Trinity Church, 67 Frost Hill Ave.
Lewiston, Tuesday, Oct. 6: Wiffle ball t-ball for preschoolers, 10-11 a.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. Runs for 8 weeks. To sign up, call 782-1112.
Auburn, Wednesday, Oct. 7: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Edward Little High School, 77 Harris St.
Auburn, Wednesday, Oct. 7: Stanton Bird Club field trip, 8-11 a.m., Pettingill Park. FMI: 933-2266 or stantonbirdclub.org.
Auburn, Wednesday, Oct. 7: Preschool story time, 9:30 a.m., Library, 49 Spring St. Bob “the builder” Belz of Public Works will bring dump truck and plow. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 3.