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
Turner, Monday, Dec. 28: Red Cross Blood Drive, 2-7 p.m., Masonic Hall, Weston Street.
Livermore Falls, Tuesday, Dec. 29: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 6 p.m., Murray Hall, 69 Main St.
Farmington, Thursday, Dec. 31: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Franklin Memorial Hospital, 1 Hospital Dr.
New Sharon, Saturday, Jan. 2: Family baked bean take out, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Congregational UCC, Cape Cod Hill Road. $15 includes a quart of beans, pint of coleslaw, rolls or bread and homemade pie. To reserve a meal, call Mary 778-2366.
Salem, Sunday, Jan. 3: A&E’s Hill-Country Music, 1-3 p.m., Community Building. Donations. Sponsored by Salem Pine Tree Club.
Wilton, Monday, Jan. 4: Warming Center, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Congregational Church, 386 Main St. Donations welcome. Read, games, crafts, lunch.
Wilton, Tuesday, Jan. 5: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Public Library. FMI: 645-4831.

Oxford Hills area
Paris, Monday, Dec. 28: Winter story time and craft for all ages, 4-5 p.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].
Harrison, Thursday, Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve dance, 8-11 p.m., VFW. $10. Ages 18 and over. Music from past decades; costumes optional. Tickets at Town Office. Benefits Harrison Recreation. FMI: Paula Holt 583-2241.
Harrison, Thursday, Dec. 31: Music, food and fun, 10 p.m. to midnight, Town Office. Free. Families welcome. FMI: Paula Holt 583-2241.
Harrison, Thursday, Dec. 31: Ball drop, 11:30 p.m. to midnight, Town Office parking lot. Free. Fire barrels, smores. Families welcome. FMI: Paula Holt 583-2241.
Paris, Thursday, Dec. 31: Preschool story time for ages 0-5, 10 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].
South Paris, Thursday, Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve party with Jones Dance Band, 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Legion Hall. $12.50 single, $25 couple. Lunch at 9:45 p.m. Reservations and FMI: Betty Decoteau 743-7965.
Rumford area

Dixfield, Monday, Dec. 28: Pre-school story time, 10:30 – 11:30 p.m., Ludden Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.
Dixfield, Monday, Jan. 4: Preschool story time, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.

Lewiston area
Lewiston, Monday, Dec. 28: Kids’ Cooking Club, 4 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 7-14. Space is limited, call 513-3133 to sign up.
Lewiston, Monday, Dec. 28: All-ages Storytime, 7 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or lplonline.org/kids.
Turner, Monday, Dec. 28: Red Cross Blood Drive, 2-7 p.m., Masonic Hall, Weston Street.
Lewiston, Tuesday, Dec. 29: Preschool story time for ages 2½-5, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Lewiston, Tuesday, Dec. 29: “Trunks, Trains, Travelers: Coming to L-A” Youth program, 8-11 a.m. and 1:30-3:30 p.m., Museum L-A, 35 Canal St., Bates Mill Complex. $5. Register at 333-3881.
Auburn, Wednesday, Dec. 30: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Evergreen Subaru, 774 Center St.
Lewiston, Wednesday, Dec. 30: Read to a Dog, 5:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. To reserve a spot, call 513-3133.
Lewiston, Thursday, Dec. 31: Art Van program, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Sabattus, Thursday, Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve party, 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Jacques Cartier Club, 14 Wales Road. $10. Music by “The Trio”. Social hour 7 p.m. Tickets by Dec. 21. FMI: Simone 375-6214 or Sally 784-8763.