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, Nov. 17: Preschool storytime, 10:30 a.m., Wilton Free Public Library. Songs, poetry, picture books and activity. FMI: call 645-4831.

Turner, Thursday, Nov. 19: Craft and bake sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., GAR Hall, Route 219. Held by Turner Senior Citizens.

Farmington, Friday, Nov. 20: Fish chowder luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Union Church. $6. Local delivery 778-4705.

Wilton, Friday, Nov. 20: Infant/toddler story time, 10:30 a.m., Public Library. FMI: 645-4831.

Farmington, Saturday, Nov. 21: Fashion Flare Accessories sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fairbanks School Meeting House, 508 Fairbanks Road. Sponsored by Friends and Family Ties Relay for Life Cancer Society Team. FMI and donations: 778-2420 or 778-3808.New Jay, Saturday, Nov. 21: St. Rose Christmas Fair, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Parish Hall. Coffee and donuts, White elephant, cookie walk, food table, huge raffle, and much more. Lunch starts at 11 a.m. with turkey pot pie, fish chowder, coleslaw, hot dog and dessert.

New Vineyard, Saturday, Nov. 21: holiday craft and bake sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Smith Hall. Donations paid for table space will benefit the New Vineyard Public Library. FMI: library, 652-2250

Phillips, Saturday, Nov. 21: Christmas fair, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Community House. Lunch, 50/50. Donations accepted Nov. 20. 10 a.m. to noon and Nov. 21 8:30-9 a.m. Benefits Phillips Shared Ministry.

Wilton, Saturday, Nov. 21: Thanksgiving supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Congregational Church, 386 Main St. Donations welcome. Benefits local people in need. Sponsored by churches of the Wilton Ecumenical Outreach Ministry.

Wilton, Saturday, Nov. 21: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Nichols Expo, Route 156, Weld Road. Benefits Mt. Blue High School Jr. & Sr. Classes’ Project Graduation. Breakfast and lunch. FMI: Shannon 778-4726.

Farmington, Tuesday, Nov. 24: Book Fair, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Franklin Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, Bass Room. FMI: 778-4276

Wilton, Tuesday, Nov. 24: Preschool storytime, 10:30 a.m., Wilton Free Library. Songs, poetry, picture books and activity. FMI: 645-4831

Farmington, Wednesday, Nov. 25: Book fair and Stephen King silent auction, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Franklin Memorial Hospital, Bass Room. FMI: 778-4276.

Farmington, Wednesday, Nov. 25: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Aubuchon Hardware, 361 Wilton Road.

Farmington, Thursday, Nov. 26: Thanksgiving Day Dinner, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Mt. Blue High School. Sponsored by the Scottish Rite Masons. Free. FMI: 779-0641 or 687 Industry Rd., New Sharon for home delivery.

Oxford Hills area

Norway, Tuesday, Nov. 17: Family play time for ages 1-4, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.

Otisfield, Tuesday, Nov. 17: Otisfield food pantry, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Spurrs Corner Church, Rte. 121. FMI: call 583-4780 or 627-4329.

Paris, Tuesday, Nov. 17: Knitting club, 4-5 p.m., Public Library. Open to all levels and ages. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Norway, Wednesday, Nov. 18: Preschool storytime, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Ages 2-5. Demonstrations of various resources. FMI: 743-5308.

West Paris, Thursday, Nov. 19: Chicken pie supper, first seating 5:30 p.m., First Universalist Church. $8, 12 and under $3. Tickets on sale at 4:30 p.m. Crafts and quilt raffle. Money from raffle will be split with West Paris Library for building fund.

Fryeburg, Friday, Nov. 20: Maine humorist Tim Sample, 7 p.m., the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Fryeburg Academy. $15 in advance, $17 after Nov. 15. Benefits Raiders Booster Club on behalf of Fryeburg Academy softball team. Tickets at Box Office 935-9232, Wiley Mountain Farm Grain Store in Fryeburg 935-7447, Kezar Realty in Lovell 925-1500 or e-mail [email protected].

Norway, Friday, Nov. 20: Story time for ages up to 2 years, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.

Lovell, Saturday, Nov. 21: Holiday fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., United Church of Christ, Route 5, Center Lovell. Thanksgiving dinner raffle.

Norway, Saturday, Nov. 21: Holiday fair, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. Catherine’s Church, Main Street. Tables available, $15. Benefits local charities. FMI: Sylvia 743-7231.

South Paris, Saturday, Nov. 21: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. $5. Lunch counter open.

Sumner, Saturday, Nov. 21: potluck and slide show, 5:30 p.m., Congregational Church, East Sumner. FMI: Bill or Linda 388-2263.

Norway, Tuesday, Nov. 24: Explore library resources and Family play time, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Ages 1-4. FMI: 743-5308.

Norway, Tuesday, Nov. 24: Roast pork supper, 5-6 p.m., Norway fire station. $7, kids under age 12 $3, under age 6 free. Menu includes: roast pork, salads, vegetables, rolls, beverages, and dessert. Sponsored by the Norway Fireman’s relief association.
Paris, Tuesday, Nov. 24: Knitting club, 4-5 p.m., Public Library. Open to all levels and ages. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Norway, Wednesday, Nov. 25: Preschool story time for ages 2-5, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.

Sumner, Wednesday, Nov. 25: Light meal followed by a Thanksgiving Eve service, 6 p.m., Congregational Church, East Sumner. FMI: Bill or Linda 388-2263.

Oxford, Thursday, Nov. 26: Thanksgiving Meal (vegetarian turkey dinner), 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 259 Fore St.

Rumford area

Dixfield, Monday, Nov. 16: Pre-school storytime hour, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Library, 42 Main St. 2-3 books, craft, snack. All are welcome. FMI: 562-8838.

Rumford, Wednesday, Nov. 18: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., Rumford Public Library, 56 Rumford Ave. Ages 2-5. FMI: 364-3661.

Rumford, Thursday, Nov. 19: Music by Noel and Don, 7-10 p.m, Eagles Club. Guests and members.

Rumford, Saturday, Nov. 21: Music by Dan’s Karaoke, 8 p.m. to midnight, Eagles Club. Guests and members.

Upton, Saturday, Nov. 21: Hunter’s supper and auction, 5-7 p.m., Upton Ladies Aid, 23 Mill Road. $7/$5. FMI: Penny 533-2010.

Dixfield, Monday, Nov. 23: Preschool story time, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.

Rumford, Wednesday, Nov. 25: Music by Summit, 8 p.m. to midnight, Eagles Club. Members and guests.

Lewiston area

Auburn, Monday, Nov. 16: Sweet Peas, 10:30-10:50 a.m., Children’s Room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Ages 24-36 months. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 3.

Lewiston, Monday, Nov. 16: Kids’ cooking club, 4 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 7 – 14. Space is limited. FMI and to register: 513-3133 or [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids

Lewiston, Monday, Nov. 16: All-ages storytime, 7 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Nov. 17: Playing with food, 4:30 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Space is limited. To register call Ari at Lots to Gardens, 513-3844. FMI: 513-3133 or [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Nov. 17: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 2 1/2 to 5. FMI: 513-3133 or [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Nov. 17: T-Ball for pre-schooler, 10-11 a.m., Toy Library, 134 College Street. $5. FMI: 783-1112 or [email protected] or http://toylibrarymaine.com.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Nov. 17: American Red Cross Blood Drive, 3-8 p.m., Bates College, Chase Hall, Campus Avenue.

Auburn, Wednesday, Nov. 18: Teen Anime Club, 3 p.m., Androscoggin Room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 3.

Auburn, Wednesday, Nov. 18: Preschool Stories, 9:30 and 10:30, Maggie Trafton Program Room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Ages 3-5. Joined by Auburn City Clerk, Mary Lou Magno to share information about voting. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 3.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Nov. 18: Playing with food, 4:30 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Space is limited. To register call Ari at Lots to Gardens, 513-3844. FMI: 513-3133 or [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Nov. 18: Reading dogs, 5:30 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI and to reserve a 10 minute slot: 513-3133 or [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lisbon, Wednesday, Nov. 18: Bird Walk – Stanton Bird Club, 8 a.m., Beaver Park. FMI: stantonbirdclub.org or call 933-2266.

Auburn, Thursday, Nov. 19: Book Chat with Laurie, 6:30-7:25 p.m., Children’s Room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Best for grades 3-6. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 3.

Lewiston, Thursday, Nov. 19: Art Van, 4 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. No pre-registration required. FMI: call 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org/kids or [email protected].

Lewiston, Thursday, Nov. 19: Craft on Aluminum Foil, 10:30 a.m., Toy Library, 134 College Street. FMI: 783-1112 or [email protected] or http://toylibrarymaine.com.

Lewiston, Thursday, Nov. 19: Great Fall forum lecture series “Reflections on a Judicial Career.” by Maine Supreme Court Justice Robert Clifford, 12-1 p.m., Callahan Hall, Lewiston Public Library. 200 Lisbon St. Free. Encouraged to bring a brown bag lunch. FMI: 513-3050.

Auburn, Friday, Nov. 20: Teen open mic, 6 p.m., Library Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. Free. Canned food welcome for Auburn Food Pantry. Performers sign up at 5:30 p.m. FMI: Sally 333-6640 ext. 4 or [email protected].

Durham, Friday, Nov. 20: All you can eat Friday Night Fish Fry, 5:30-7 p.m., AMVET Post 13, 1049 Royalsborough Rd., Rte 136 approximately 1 mile south of the junction of Rte 9 and 136. Haddock; fired, backed and chowder. $10, kids under age 7 $5. Kid’s menu available.

Lewiston, Friday, Nov. 20: Baby time story time for ages 0-2½, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Friday, Nov. 20: Hide and seek turkeys, 10:30 a.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Lewiston, Friday, Nov. 20: Scotch-Irish celebration: Ulster Scots Heritage event, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., USM/L-A College, 51 Westminster St. Free, open to public. FMI: usm.maine.edu/lac/events or 753-6574.

Lisbon, Friday, Nov. 20: Shepherd pie supper, 5-6 p.m., American Legion Auxiliary 158. Turkey or ham raffle.

Lisbon, Friday, Nov. 20: Bean and hot dogs supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., VFW Post 9459. $6. FMI: 353-2152.

Wayne, Friday, Nov. 20: Turkey beano, 7 p.m., Ladd Recreation Center, Gott Road. Doors open at 6 p.m. Sponsored by the Wayne School & Home Association.

Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 21: Christmas fair, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Grace Lutheran Church, 757 Summer St.

Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 21: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., High Street Congregational Church, Pleasant Street. Luncheon.

Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 21: Christmas by the Lake, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Philip’s Church, Turner Street.

Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 21: Story time with Judy D’Amour and her cat Truffles, 9:30 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 3.

Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 21: Sprouts family program for ages up to 24 months, 10:30-10:50 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 3.

Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 21: Harvest supper, 5 and 6 p.m., West Auburn Congregational Church, 811 West Auburn Road. $7, 5-12 $3, under 5 free. Limited seating. Take out available. FMI: Kerry Gould 754-4505 or Dianne O’Connor 784-0282.

Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 21: Christmas fair, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sixth Street Congregational Church, 109 Sixth St. Lunch, quilt raffle, 50/50, children’s shopping room.

Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 21: Holiday fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Danville Grange Hall. Sponsored by Danville Union Church.

Gray, Saturday, Nov. 21: Holly fair and luncheon, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., First Congregational Church, behind McDonald’s. FMI: John Keller 657-4427.

Gray, Saturday, Nov. 21: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Crossroads Coffeehouse, Main Street, across from American Legion. Proceeds used for Thanksgiving baskets for local families in need.

Lewiston, Saturday, Nov. 21: Reading Dog program, noon, Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. To reserve a spot to read to a dog, call 513-3133.

Lisbon, Saturday, Nov. 21: Dance, 8 p.m. to midnight, VFW Post 9459. FMI: 353-2152.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, Nov. 21: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Holy Trinity Parish, 67 Frost Hill Ave. Raffles, 50/50, food. Tables $20/$25. FMI: 353-5035 or 353-2792.

Litchfield, Saturday, Nov. 21: Holiday craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Plains Baptist Church, 56 Plains Road. Luncheon and soup-to-go, door prizes, cookie walk.

Monmouth, Saturday, Nov. 21: Church Christmas Fair, Bake sale, Chili & Chowder Luncheon, and Lawn Sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., United Church, Main St., Church basement.

Auburn, Sunday, Nov. 22: Breakfast, 8-10:30 a.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $4/$5. Benefits children’s Christmas party. FMI: 784-6883.

Auburn, Sunday, Nov. 22: Christmas by the Lake “leftovers”, 9 a.m. to noon, St. Philip’s Church, Turner Street.

Lewiston, Sunday, Nov. 22: Dance with music by Wild Horse, 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $8. FMI: 784-0389.

Auburn, Monday, Nov. 23: Sweet Peas program from ages 24-36 months, 10:30-10:50 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 3.

Auburn, Monday, Nov. 23: Open reception for photo exhibit Faces of Literacy: Voices of Courage, 3:30-6 p.m., Library Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. Free. Open to public. Sponsored by Literacy Volunteers-Androscoggin. FMI: 333-6601 ext. 1321 or www.literacyvolunteersandro.org.

Lewiston, Monday, Nov. 23: Thanksgiving craft, 10:30 a.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112 or toylibrarymaine.com.

Lewiston, Monday, Nov. 23: Kids’ cooking club for ages 7-14, 4 p.m., Library, 200 Lisbon St. Sponsored by Lots to Gardens. Space limited. Sign up at 513-3133.

Lewiston, Monday, Nov. 23: EarthJams concert with Matt Loosigian, 6:30 p.m., Library, 200 Lisbon St. Free, but tickets required. FMI: 513-3133 or www.EarthJams.com.

Lewiston, Monday, Nov. 23: All-ages story time, 7 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Nov. 24: T-ball for preschooler, 10-11 a.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. $5. FMI: 782-1112 or [email protected] or http://toylibrarymaine.com.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Nov. 24: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 2 1/2 – 5. FMI: 513-3133 or [email protected] or www.lplonline,org/kids.

Auburn, Wednesday, Nov. 25: Preschool story time for ages 3-5, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Nov. 25: Turkey toss, 10:30 a.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112 or toylibrarymaine.com.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Nov. 25: Reading Dog program, 5:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. To reserve a spot to read to a dog, call 513-3133.