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. 23: Craft and bake sale, 8:30 a.m. until sold out, FMH Lobby. Held by the FMH Auxiliary.
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: Free electronics recycling and disposal, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Farmington Aubuchons. Rain or shine. Computers, TV’s, monitors, VCRs, DVD players, stereos, speakers, microwaves, etc. Sponsored by Old South Congregational Church.  Benefits outreach and youth programs. FMI: 778-0424 or www.ewastemaine.com. No batteries, light bulbs ACs, or refrigerators.
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.
Farmington, Tuesday, Oct. 27: Halloween mask Making, 3 p.m., Everyone’s Resource Depot, UMF campus, Education Center Room 009. All ages welcome. $1 for materials and instruction. FMI: 778-7150.
Wilton, Friday, Oct. 30: Infant and toddler story time, 10:30 a.m., Public Library. FMI: 645-4831.
Wilton, Saturday, Oct. 31: Fundraising bowling tournament, 9-pin No-tap doubles tournament, Check in 5 p.m., Bowling starts 5:30 p.m., Meadow Lanes Bowling Center. Teams: 2 youth, youth and adult, 2 adults. Age divisions: 12 and under, 13 to 19, and 20 and over. $25 per adult team, $20 per team that includes a youth, bowling shoes included. Fees due day of or prior to Oct. 31. Door prizes and raffles. Adult division is $100 first prize. FMI: Kelly McCrillis 645-4213. Benefits the Franklin County Jungle League youth activities.  Costumes are optional.
Jay, Sunday, Nov. 1: Maine Country Music Association Country Sunday, 1-5 p.m., Community Building. $7, seniors and MCMA members $6, under 6 free. Food available. FMI: Bing 645-2472.
Strong, Sunday, Nov. 1: Craft sale and luncheon, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Legion Hall, South Main Street. Quilt raffle, 50/50. Lunch $5. Sponsored by Pythian Sisters Cleopatra Temple #90.
Farmington, Monday, Nov. 2: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-6 p.m., Franklin Memorial Hospital, 1 Hospital Drive.
Wilton, Tuesday, Nov. 3: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Public Library. FMI: 645-4831.
Wilton, Wednesday, Nov. 4: Homeschooler’s story time, 2:30 p.m., Public Library. FMI: 645-4831.