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

Farmington, Tuesday, Nov. 24: Thanksgiving bread and pie sale, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Cascade Brook School library. Proceeds benefit school enrichment programs.
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.

Canton, Nov. 26 through Dec. 31: Memorial holiday tree, sponsored by Ponemah Rebekah Lodge #28. Light a bulb on the tree in memory of a loved one. $2 per name. To order bulbs, call Jolene at 597-2168.

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.

Farmington, Saturday, Nov. 28: Holiday sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fairbanks School Meeting House, 508 Fairbanks Road, Route 4. Decorations, ornaments, gifts. FMI or donations: 778-4349, 778-3808, 778-6214.

Jay, Saturday, Nov. 28: Dance with music by Steve and the Good Ole Boys, 7-11 p.m., VFW Post 3335. $8, couple $15. Includes food buffet. Tickets at VFW or call 897-5112.
Mount Vernon, Saturday, Nov. 28: Christmas in the Village fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.,

Community Center and Masonic Hall.

Jay, Sunday, Nov. 29: Knights of Columbus Monthly Breakfast, 9 a.m., St. Rose Parish Hall. $5. Buffet style. Benefits Tri Town Ministerial Fuel Fund. Open to public.
Wilton, Tuesday, Dec. 1: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Public Library. FMI: 645-4831.

Wilton, Wednesday, Dec. 2: Homeschooler’s story time, 2:30 p.m., Public Library. FMI: 645-4831.

Oxford Hills area

Hebron, Tuesday, Nov 24: New Gloucester Shakers Historical program by Brother Arnold, 7 p.m., Town Office. Public invited.

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, 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.

Canton, Nov. 26 through Dec. 31: Memorial holiday tree, sponsored by Ponemah Rebekah Lodge #28. Light a bulb on the tree in memory of a loved one. $2 per name. To order bulbs, call Jolene at 597-2168.
Norway, Thursday, Nov. 26: Thanksgiving dinner, 12 p.m., St. Catherine’s Church parish center, 32 Paris Street. Free. Co-sponsored by the Community Thanksgiving Dinner Committee of St. Catherine of Sienna Church and Christ Episcopal Church. For reservations call 743-2606.
Oxford, Thursday, Nov. 26: Thanksgiving Meal (vegetarian turkey dinner), 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 259 Fore St.
Otisfield, Friday, Nov. 27: Food pantry, 1-5 p.m., Baptist Church, Rayville Road. FMI: 539-4619.
Norway, Saturday, Nov. 28: Dance and karaoke with DJ’s the Old Crows, 7-11 p.m., American Legion Post 82. $6.
Norway, Saturday, Nov. 28: sale of Christmas wreaths, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Second Congregational Church, 205 Main St. Wreaths by Sue Goulet. Proceeds will benefit the many missions of the Second Congregational Church, United Church of Christ.
Oxford, Saturday, Nov. 28: Christmas fair, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Advent Christian Church, Route 26. Chinese auction, raffles. Volunteers and donations welcome. Benefits Families in Crisis Task Force.
South Paris, Saturday, Nov. 28: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. $5. Lunch counter open.
South Paris, Saturday, Nov. 28: Christmas parade, 2 p.m., Moore Park in South Paris to Advertisers Square in Norway. Pictures with Santa after parade at Norway Fire Department. Other activities throughout the day.
Bethel, Sunday, Nov. 29: Buffet, 7:30-11 a.m., Gould Academy, Ordway Dining Hall, Church Street. $7 in advance, $8 at door. Tickets at RiverView Resort, The Inn at Rostay, Chamber of Commerce, Mt. Mann Jewelers, Ellie’s Gym or from a club member. Benefits Rotary Club’s projects and scholarships.
Otisfield, Tuesday, Dec. 1: Food pantry, 10 a.m. to noon, Spurrs Center Church, Route 121. FMI: 583-4780 or 627-4329.
Norway, Tuesday, Dec. 1: Family time for ages 1-4 years, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.
Paris, Tuesday, Dec. 1: Knitting club, 4-5 p.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. Open to all. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].
Norway, Wednesday, Dec. 2: 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.
Norway, Wednesday, Dec. 2: Holiday gift-making workshop for ages 7-12, 3:15-4:45 p.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Materials provided. Space limited. Pre-register at 743-5308. FMI: www.norway.lib.me.us.
Norway, Wednesday, Dec. 2: Christmas tree lighting, 5 p.m., Stephens Memorial Hospital. Refreshments, Oxford Hills Chamber Singers. Commemorative tree light in memory or honor of loved one, $5 through Dec. 31 at SMH coffee shop. FMI: 743-1562 ext 473 or www.wmhcc.org.

Rumford area

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.

Canton, Nov. 26 through Dec. 31: Memorial holiday tree, sponsored by Ponemah Rebekah Lodge #28. Light a bulb on the tree in memory of a loved one. $2 per name. To order bulbs, call Jolene at 597-2168.

Rumford, Saturday, Nov. 28: Music by One Step Ahead, 8 p.m. to midnight, Eagles Club. Members and guests.

Rumford, Saturday, Nov. 28: Craft and food sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Grange #115. Luncheon. Tables $8. FMI: Vicki 364-2129.

Upton, Saturday, Nov. 28: Christmas bazaar, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Upton Ladies Aid, 23 Mill Road. FMI: Penny 533-2010.

Bethel, Sunday, Nov. 29: Buffet, 7:30-11 a.m., Gould Academy, Ordway Dining Hall, Church Street. $7 in advance, $8 at door. Tickets at RiverView Resort, The Inn at Rostay, Chamber of Commerce, Mt. Mann Jewelers, Ellie’s Gym or from a club member. Benefits Rotary Club’s projects and scholarships.

Dixfield, Monday, Nov. 30: Preschool story time, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.
Rumford, Wednesday, Dec. 2: Preschool story time for ages 2-5, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 56 Rumford Ave. FMI; 364-3661.

Lewiston area

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.

Hebron, Tuesday, Nov 24: New Gloucester Shakers Historical program by Brother Arnold, 7 p.m., Town Office. Public invited.
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.
Auburn, Friday, Nov. 27: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Mason Ashlar 105, 1021 Turner St.
Pownal, Friday through Sunday, Nov. 27-29: Winter holiday sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Blueberry Ridge Farm, 167 Loring Lane, off Route 9. FMI: Kathy 688-4153.
Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 28: Sprouts family program for ages birth 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. 28: Bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m., United Methodist Church, 439 Park Ave. $7, 6-10 43, 5 and under free.
Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 28: Rock 4 Kids cancer fundraiser, 8 p.m., Club Texas, 150 Center St. $10. Music by The Rockin Roadrunners. Door prizes, 50/50. Benefits Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital.
Lewiston, Saturday, Nov. 28: Reading Dog program, 12 noon, Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. To reserve spot to read to a dog, call 513-3133. FMI: www.lplonline.org/kids.
Lisbon, Saturday, Nov. 28: Ham and bean supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Methodist church, School Street. $6, 6-12 $3, 5 and under free. Sponsored by Methodist Women. FMI: 353-8951.
Poland, Saturday, Nov. 28: Christmas Fair, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Excelsior Grange, Harris Hill Rd. Luncheon from 11:30 to 1 p.m. Silent Auction, drawings held at 1 p.m. Doors open 9 a.m. Handicap accessible at rear entrance.

Sabattus, Saturday, Nov. 28: Baked bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m., The Jacques Cartier Club, Wales Road. $6. Dancing to follow until 9:30 p.m. Cost for dance $5. Combined cost $10.FMI: 375-4850

Lewiston, Sunday, Nov. 29: Dance with music by Clary Hill, 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $8. FMI: 784-0389.
New Gloucester, Sunday, Nov. 29: History Barn open, 3-5 p.m., behind Town Hall, Route 231. Free. Displays and antiques.
New Gloucester, Sunday, Nov. 29: Tree Lighting, 4 p.m., Town Hall, Route 231. Gray-New Gloucester High School Chorus, Library open house, refreshments.
Auburn, Monday, Nov. 30: Sweet Peas program for ages 24-36 months, 10:30-10:50 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 3.
Lewiston, Monday, Nov. 30: All-ages story time, 7 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Lewiston, Monday, Nov. 30: Kids’ cooking club for ages 7-14, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Space limited. Sponsored by Lots to Gardens. Sign up or FMI: 513-3133.
New Gloucester, Monday, Nov. 30: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Pineland Farms, 59 Pineland Dr.