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, Friday, Oct. 16: Harvest Dinner, 7-11 p.m., Farmington Elks Lodge. Tony Boffa Music. $30 a couple. Benefits Franklin Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. Tickets at FMH gift shop or call 778-4726.
Farmington, Friday, Oct. 16: Fish Chowder Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Fairbanks Union Church. Includes chowder, biscuit, pickles, cheese, dessert and coffee/tea beverage. For local delivery (within 5 miles of the Church) call the Church, 778-4705. The donation for the luncheon is $6.00. 
Wilton, Friday, Oct. 16: Infant/Toddler storytime, 10:30 a.m., Wilton Free Public Library. FMI: 645-4831.
Chesterville, Saturday, Oct. 17: Public harvest supper, 4-6 p.m., Chesterville Grange. $7, kids $3. Baked beans, red flannel hash, salads. casseroles, biscuits, homemade pies.
Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 17: Rick Charette concert, 2 p.m., Mt. Blue High School. $8 in advance, $10 at door. Sponsored by The Academy Hill School Girls Talk Program. Tickets at Academy Hill and Cushing schools, Shelly’s Home Town Market, Tranten’s Market, Madore Market, or by calling 645-4488.
Jay, Saturday, Oct. 17: Spaghetti supper, 4:30-7 p.m., St. Rose of Lima parish hall, Church Street. $7, kids $4.50. Held by the Maine Paper and Heritage Museum. Proceeds for toward the preservation and restoration of the museum building. 50/50 raffle and chance to win a quilt. FMI: 592-1807.
Rangeley, Saturday, Oct. 17: Bean and ham supper, 5-7 p.m., Church of the Good Shepherd, 2614 Main St. $7, under 10 $5. Take out available. Door prizes. FMI: 864-5583
Turner, Saturday, Oct. 17: Annual turkey harvest supper, 4:30-6:30 p.m., GAR Hall, Route 219, approx. 1 mile east of routes 4 and 219. Donations benefit North Turner Presbyterian Church. FMI: 224-7913.
Wilton, Saturday, Oct. 17: Public W.E.C.O Supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Wilton United Methodist. Baked beans, casseroles, salads, bread, dessert, beverages. Donations to benefit the Wilton Food Pantry will be accepted. All are welcome. FMI: 645-2190
Farmington, Sunday, Oct. 18: Franklin County Democrats present issues forum, action workshop, and potluck supper, 4 p.m., UMF Student Center, North Dining Hall, South Street. Open to all Democrats and people who might want to become Democrats. FMI: Anne Geller, Chair, 778-6672, [email protected].
Phillips, Friday, Oct. 23: Chicken supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Phillips Elementary School. Includes chicken, potato, gravy, stuffing, cranberry sauce, peas, squash, coleslaw, rolls, pie, beverage. Adults $7, 12 and under $5. Benefit: Phillips Shared Ministry.
Wilton, Friday, Oct. 23: Infant and toddler story time, 10:30 a.m., Public Library. FMI: 645-4831.
Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 24: Autumn dance, 7-10 p.m., Mt. Blue High School gym. $15, students and seniors $10. Dance clinic with New York dance instructor 6-7 p.m. Music by The Al Corey Big Band and Mt. Blue Jazz Band. Tickets at Everyday Music or at door. FMI: Karen 778-3561.
Leeds, Saturday, Oct. 24:  Bean & Casserole Supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Leeds Community Church, 123 Church Hill Rd.  $6 adults, $3 children 5-12.  Benefits Leeds Church Furnace Fund.
Salem, Saturday, Oct. 24: Craft show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Community Building. Tables available. Sponsored by the Pine Tree Club. FMI: Colleen 678-2011.
Strong, Monday, Oct. 26: Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mount Abram High School, 1513 Salem Rd.