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, Thursday, Dec. 31: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Franklin Memorial Hospital, 1 Hospital Dr.
Jay, Thursday, Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve party, 6 p.m. to 1 a.m., VFW Post 3335. Single $30, couple $50. Prime rib or chicken dinner at 7 p.m. Music by Alibi. Reservations suggested. FMI: 897-5112, 592-0900, 897-4018.
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.
Farmington, Wednesday, Jan. 6: Community fish chowder luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Trinity Methodist Church, Route 2.
Livermore Falls, Wednesday, Jan. 6: Music by artists from the Netherlands and others, 7 p.m., Treat Memorial Library, Main Street. $5 suggested donation. FMI: Fran 897-6158 or [email protected].
Wilton, Wednesday, Jan. 6: Warming Center, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Congregational Church, 386 Main St. Donation welcome. Read, games, crafts, noon meal.
Wilton, Wednesday, Jan. 6: Homeschooler’s story time, 2:30 p.m., Public Library. FMI: 645-4831.
Wilton, Friday, Jan. 8: Infant/toddler story time, 10:30 a.m., Public Library. FMI: 645-4831.
Wilton, Friday, Jan. 8: Passport Dinner Tour: “Evening at the Oasis”, 6 p.m., Wilson Grange. $11.50. Mediterranean cuisine. Snow date Jan. 9. Benefits renovation fund. Reservations required: Chris Krauss 645-2400 or [email protected].
New Sharon, Sunday, Jan. 10: Ham dinner, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Masonic Lodge, Route 2. $8. Benefits building fund.
Wilton, Monday, Jan. 11: Warming Center, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Congregational Church, 386 Main St. Donation welcome. Read, games, noon meal.
Wilton, Tuesday, Jan. 12: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Public Library. FMI: 645-4831.