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, Dec.8: Preschool storytime, 10:30 a.m., Public Library. FMI: 645-4831.
Farmington, Thursday through Saturday, Dec. 10-12: “A Christmas Carol” by Sandy River Players, 7:30 p.m., UMF’s Alumni Theater. $8-14, special discount on opening night. Tickets at Devaney, Doak & Garrett Booksellers downtown or reserve at 778-7084.
East Wilton, Friday, Dec. 11: Passport Dinner Tour to the North Pole, 5-7 p.m., Wilson Grange #321, Main Street. $9.50, 10 and under $4.50. Registration strongly suggested. FMI and reservations: Chris Krauss 645-2400 or [email protected].
Phillips, Saturday, Dec. 12: Children’s gift-shopping for their family, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Community House. Donations. Sponsored by the Phillips Shared Ministry Women.
Turner, Saturday, Dec. 12: Winter Festival open houses, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Public Library and Museum and Historical Assoc., Leavitt Institute Building on the Green. Santa and Mrs. Claus, silent auction, crafts and more. FMI: 225-3271 or 225-3724.
Wilton, Saturday, Dec. 12: Santa’s workshop: kids shop for parents, 9-11 a.m., St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. Nothing over $1. FMI: 645-2639.
Farmington, Sunday, Dec. 13: “A Christmas Carol” by Sandy River Players, 2 p.m., UMF’s Alumni Theater. $8-14. Tickets at Devaney, Doak & Garrett Booksellers downtown or reserve at 778-7084.
Turner, Wednesday, Dec. 16: American Red Cross blood drive, 7:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m., Leavitt High School, 21 Matthew’s Way.
Wilton, Friday, Dec. 11: Infant/toddler storytime, 10:30 a.m., Public Library. FMI: 645-4831.

Oxford Hills area
Paris, Monday, Dec. 7: ‘Tis the Season family story time, 4-5 p.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. Dreidel game, crafts. All welcome. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].
Buckfield, Tuesday, Dec. 8: Tree lighting and carols, 5:30 p.m., Gazebo. FMI: Meghan 388-2681 or 336-2557.
Norway, Tuesday, Dec. 8: Family playtime, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Multi-purpose room, Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Ages 1-4. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.
West Paris, Tuesday through Thursday, Dec. 8-10: Christmas sale, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Thursday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Ledgeview Living Center, 141 Bethel Road. Donations of homemade goods and crafts accepted.
Norway, Wednesday, Dec. 9: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Ages 2-5. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.
Bryant Pond, Thursday, Dec. 10: “A Day at School in 1853” presented by Martha Elkin, 2 p.m., Whitman Memorial Library, 28 South Main St. FMI: 388-2979 or www.awrinkleinthymefarm.com.
Paris, Thursday, Dec. 10: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m, Public Library, 37 Market Sq. Ages 0-5. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].
Norway, Friday, Dec. 11: Baby Boosters, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Ages up to 2. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.
South Paris, Friday, Dec. 11: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., South Paris Legion Hall, Church Street. $5.
East Sumner, Saturday, Dec. 12: “Remember the Titans”, 6:30 p.m., Congregational Church. FMI: Peggy 388-2074.
Hebron, Saturday, Dec. 12: Boiled ham dinner, 5-6:30 p.m., Community Church. $7. FMI: Marion Hall 966-2663 or [email protected].
Otisfield, Saturday, Dec. 12: Turkey dinner with singing by students, 4:30-6 p.m., Community School. $5, seniors $4, 12 and under $3, performing students $2, under 3 free. FMI: Barbara Maguire 627-4208.
Otisfield, Saturday, Dec. 12: Tree lighting with Santa, 7 p.m., Town Office, Route 121. Baked goods donations can be brought to the town office Friday during business hours. FMI: Marianne Izzo-Morin 539-9101
South Paris, Saturday, Dec. 12: Teddy Bear Dance, 7-10 p.m., Oxford Hills Middle School, Pine Street. $6, non-dancers free. Refreshments. Bring stuffed animal for Right Start Christmas for Kids. Sponsored by Swingin’ Bears Square Dance Club. FMI: Eleanor 782-4050 or Sue 577-6894.
Locke Mills, Sunday, Dec. 13: Christmas Cantata, 4 p.m., Union Church. Refreshments. All welcome.
Norway, Sunday, Dec. 13: Christmastide Concert, 3 p.m., Second Congregational Church, 205 Main St. Free. All welcome. FMI: 743-2290.
Paris, Monday, Dec. 14: ‘Tis the Season family story time, 4-5 p.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. Dreidel game, crafts. All welcome. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].
Norway, Tuesday, Dec. 15: Family playtime for ages 1-4, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.
Norway, Wednesday, Dec. 16: 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.

Rumford area
Dixfield, Monday, Dec. 7: Preschool story hour, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.
Rumford, Wednesday, Dec. 9: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., Public Library, 56 Rumford Ave. Ages 2-5. FMI: 364-3661.
Rumford, Wednesday, Dec. 9: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-6 p.m., American Legion, 184 Congress St.
Andover, Saturday, Dec. 12: Craft fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Fire Department. Santa arrives at 1 p.m.
Rumford, Saturday, Dec. 12: Snowmobile Hill Climb, 10 a.m., Black Mountain of Maine. Entry fee $25 per class, $20 if prepaid; spectators 13 and up $5, 6-12 $3, under 6 free. Registration 7:30 a.m. FMI: 364-8977.
Rumford, Saturday, Dec. 12: Festival of Trees Christmas concert, 7 p.m., Rumford Falls Auditorium. $3, 12 and under with adult free. Doors open at 6 p.m.
Dixfield, Monday, Dec. 14: Preschool story time, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.
Rumford, Wednesday, Dec. 16: Preschool story time for ages 2-5, 10 a.m., Library, 56 Rumford Ave. FMI: 364-3661.

Lewiston area
Auburn, Monday, Dec. 7: Sweet Peas with Joanne Dupuis, 10:30-10:50 a.m., Children’s room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Ages 24-36 months. FMI: 333-6640.
Auburn, Monday, Dec. 7: Multicultural Holiday Celebration, 3:30-5 p.m., Maggie Trafton Program Room, Public Library, 49 Spring St. Sponsored by Literacy Volunteers-Androscoggin. FMI: www.literacyvolunteersandro.org or 333-6601 ext. 1321.
Auburn, Monday, Dec. 7: Mom’s Morning Out, 10-11 a.m., Maggie Trafton Program Room, Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640.
Lewiston, Monday, Dec. 7: Kids’ cooking club for ages 7-14, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Space limited. Sign up at 513-3133. Sponsored by Lots to Gardens.
Lewiston, Monday, Dec. 7: All-ages story time, 7 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Lewiston, Tuesday, Dec 8: Preschool story time for ages 2½-5, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Auburn, Wednesday, Dec. 9: Preschool Stories, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., Children’s Room, Maggie Trafton Program Room, Public Library, 49 Spring St. Ages 3-5. FMI: 333-6640.
Lewiston, Wednesday, Dec. 9: Read to a dog, 5:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Reserve a spot at 513-3133.
Auburn, Thursday, Dec. 10: Music together, 10:30-11 a.m., Children’s Room, Public Library, 49 Spring St. Ages birth-5. Space limited; advanced registration required. FMI and to register: 333-6640 ext. 3.
Lewiston, Thursday, Dec. 10: Art Van, 4 p.m., Children’s Department, Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133, [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Lewiston, Thursday, Dec. 10: Peek-a-boo puppet show, 9:30 a.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112 or [email protected] or http://toylibrarymaine.com.
Lewiston, Thursday, Dec.11: Babytime storytime, 10 a.m, Children’s Department, Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 0-2 1/2. FMI: 513-3133, [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids
Lewiston, Friday, Dec. 11: Music Together with Caroline Coffin, 10:30 a.m. Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112 or [email protected] or http://toylibrarymaine.com.
Lewiston, Friday, Dec. 11: L-A Senior College “Food for Thought” luncheon, noon, USM/L-A College. Holiday readings by Reader’s Theater Group. $7 in advance, $8 at door. Reserve by noon Dec. 10 at 753-6510.
Lisbon, Friday, Dec. 11: Haddock supper, 5-6 p.m., American Legion Post 158, 10 Webster Road. $6.
Lisbon, Friday, Dec. 11: Pork chop supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., VFW Auxiliary 9459. $6.
Auburn, Saturday, Dec. 12: SPROUTS: a baby lap-sit program, 10:30-10:50 a.m., Children’s Room, Public Library, 49 Spring St. Ages birth-24 months. FMI: 333-6640.
Auburn, Saturday, Dec. 12: Ham dinner, 5-6 p.m., St. Louis Church hall, Third Street. $7, 6-12 $3.50, 5 and under free.
Hebron, Saturday, Dec. 12: Boiled ham dinner, 5-6:30 p.m., Community Church. $7. FMI: Marion Hall 966-2663 or [email protected].
Lewiston, Saturday, Dec. 12: Read to a Dog, noon, Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. To reserve a spot, call 513-3133.
Lewiston, Saturday, Dec. 12: Christmas movie matinee for ages 5-13: How the Grinch Stole Christmas and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, 1:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Popcorn. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Lewiston, Saturday, Dec. 12: Christmas Musical Show featuring “Just Us,” 7:30 p.m., Lewiston Middle School, Central Avenue. Sponsored by Franco American Veterans Post 31. FMI: Bert Dutil 786-2305.
Lewiston, Saturday, Dec. 12: Bean and casserole supper, 4:45-6 p.m., Calvary United Methodist Church, 59 Sabattus St. $7, children $3.
Lewiston, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 12-13: Christmas concert, Saturday 7 p.m., Sunday 6 p.m., First United Pentecostal Church, 715 College Road. Free. Snow dates Oct. 19 and 20. FMI: 784-9711.
Litchfield, Saturday, Dec. 12: Bean supper and dance, supper 4:30-6:30 p.m., dance 7-11 p.m., Sportsman’s Club, Hallowell Road. $8, 60 and up $6, under 10 free. Benefits Fuel Assistance Program. FMI: Gary Leet 377-8035.
Sabattus, Saturday, Dec. 12: Bean supper and dance, supper 5 p.m., dance until 9:30 p.m., Jacques Cartier Club, Wales Road. Supper $6, dance $5, both $10. Open to public. Music by The Trio. FMI: 375-4850.
Turner, Saturday, Dec. 12: Winter Festival open houses, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Public Library and Museum and Historical Assoc., Leavitt Institute Building on the Green. Santa and Mrs. Claus, silent auction, crafts and more. FMI: 225-3271 or 225-3724
Auburn, Sunday, Dec. 13: Breakfast, 8-10:30 a.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $4/$5. Benefits New Auburn Little League baseball. FMI: 784-6883.
Lewiston, Sunday, Dec. 13: Dance with music by Steve and The Good Old Boys, 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $8. FMI: 784-0389.
Lewiston, Sunday, Dec. 13: Christmas Pageant, 6:30 p.m., Thomas Memorial Baptist Church, 62 Strawberry Ave.
Poland, Sunday, Dec. 13: Winter Chinese auction and bake sale, doors open at noon, drawing at 2 p.m., Excelsior Grange, Harris Hill Road. Sponsored by Poland Spring Academy. FMI: Tina 740-0166.
Auburn, Monday, Dec. 14: Mom’s morning out, 10-11 a.m., Library Maggie Trafton Program Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640.
Auburn, Monday, Dec. 14: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, 14 Great Falls Plaza.
Lewiston, Monday, Dec. 14: 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 and FMI: 513-3133.
Lewiston, Monday, Dec. 14: All-ages story time, 7 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Auburn, Tuesday, Dec. 15: Martin’s Point Health Care explains Medicare Part C and their Generations Advantage plans, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Library Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640.
Lewiston, Tuesday, Dec. 15: American Red Cross blood drive, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center, 93 Campus Ave.
Lewiston, Tuesday, Dec. 15: Preschool story time for ages 2½-5, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Lewiston, Tuesday, Dec. 15: Styrofoam snowman craft, 10:30 a.m., The Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112 or toylibrarymaine.com.
Auburn, Wednesday, Dec. 16: Craft workshop for grades 2-6, 1-2:30 p.m., The ShareCenter, Academy Street. $2 materials fee. Register or FMI: 795-0972.
Auburn, Wednesday, Dec. 16: “Iron Will” movie for teens, 3 p.m., Library Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640.
Lewiston, Wednesday, Dec. 16: Read to a Dog, 5:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. To reserve a spot, call 513-3133.
Turner, Wednesday, Dec. 16: American Red Cross blood drive, 7:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m., Leavitt High School, 21 Matthew’s Way.