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, Friday, Oct. 30: Infant and toddler story time, 10:30 a.m., Public Library. FMI: 645-4831.
Canton, Saturday, Oct. 31: Haunted House, 6:30-10 p.m., Old Canton School House, 36 School St. Sponsored by the Old Canton School Activities Teenagers. Free. Donations accepted. For all ages.
Chesterville, Saturday, Oct. 31: Halloween party for local children, 6-8 p.m., Chesterville Town Hall. Hosted by the Chesterville Extension. Candy, games, hay rides, a haunted house and refreshments. FMI: 778-2689.
East Wilton, Saturday, Oct. 31: Public Supper, 5-6 p.m., new Harland Harnden Masonic Lodge Building, 7- Bryant Rd. $8, $5 for kids under 12. All proceeds will benefit the Building Fund. FMI: Robert Lawrence 778-2354.
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. $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.
Wilton, Saturday, Oct. 31: Roast beef supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Harland Harnden Masonic Lodge, 70 Bryant Road. $8, 12 and under $5. Benefits building fund. FMI: Robert Lawrence 778-2354.
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.
Rangeley, Wednesday, Nov. 4: The next Ladies/Community Breakfast, 7 a.m., BMC Diner. If anyone has a special dietary needs please call in advance. FMI: 864- 5844.
Wilton, Wednesday, Nov. 4: Homeschooler’s story time, 2:30 p.m., Public Library. FMI: 645-4831.
Wilton, Friday, Nov. 6: Infant/toddler story time, 10:30 a.m., Public Library. FMI: 645-4831.
Farmington, Saturday, Nov. 7: Hunter’s breakfast, 5-9 a.m., West Farmington Grange Hall. Followed by shopping spree and farmer’s market 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. FMI: Wes Marble 778-6968.
Farmington, Saturday, Nov. 7: UMF Arts and Crafts Show, 9 a.m.- 2 p.m., UMF Olsen Student Center. Over 30 artists. Sponsored by UMF Conference and Events Office. FMI or to reserve a table: 778-7344.
Jay, Saturday, Nov. 7: Holiday food and craft sale and public supper, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., supper 4-6 p.m., North Jay Grange, corner of Rt. 4 &17, North Jay. Menu includes: beans, casseroles, turkey,  chicken pot pies, cranberry sauce, salads, cole slaw, beverages and dessert. Dinner Music with  “Flash” and Tina Allen. $7, 10/under $3. FMI – 645-4628, 645-2910, 645-2217.
Livermore Falls, Saturday, Nov. 7: A Comedy Revue, 6:30 p.m., Murray Hall. $12 adults. Refreshments, 50/50, quilt raffle. Sponsored by Maine’s Paper and Heritage Museum. FMI: 592-1807.
Wilton, Tuesday, Nov. 10: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Public Library. FMI: 645-4831.