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, 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
Wilton, Friday, Oct. 9: Infant/toddler story time, 10:30 a.m., Public Library. FMI: 645-4831.
Kingfield, Friday, Oct. 9: Reception for local artists, 3-7 p.m., Reinhold Gallery, 245 Maine St. FMI: 265-2056 or [email protected].
Fairbanks, Saturday, Oct. 10: Apple festival, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Fairbanks School Meeting House, Route 4, 2½ miles north of downtown Farmington. Demonstrations, crafts, food, kid’s corner. Rain or shine. Benefits Fairbanks School Neighborhood Association. FMI: 778-3808 or 778-4272.
Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 10: Contradance, 8-11 p.m., Grange, Bridge Street, Route 43. $6/$5. Family dance, 6:30-7:30 p.m., $2/$1. All dances taught. Snacks. FMI: 491-9928, [email protected] or www.starleft.org.
North Jay, Saturday, Oct. 10: Food and Rummage Sale, 9 a.m to 1 p.m., North Jay Grange #10, corner of Route 4 and 17. FMI: 645-2901, 654-4628, 645-2217.
Phillips, Saturday, Oct. 10: Haunted Train Rides, 6:45 p.m., S&R and R&L railroad. $5, kids $3. Fortune telling and free shuttle service from Main Street. FMI: Sue Ellsworth 684-4520 or Melonie Ross 684-3113.
Rangeley, Saturday, Oct. 10: Turkey supper, 5 p.m. until sold out, The Barn, High Street. $7, children $3. Take out available. Used coat sale in adjoining rooms. Benefits the Mission Board of the Congregational Church, UCC.
Wilton, Saturday, Oct. 10: Square dance, 7-10 p.m., Cushing School. Casual attire. All welcome. Sponsored by Friendship Squares.
Wilton, Tuesday, Oct. 13: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Public Library. FMI: 645-4831.
Wilton, Friday, Oct. 16: Infant/Toddler storytime, 10:30 a.m., Wilton Free Public Library. FMI: 645-4831.