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, 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.
New Sharon, Saturday, Jan. 8: Family baked bean takeout, 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.
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.

Oxford Hills area
Norway, Wednesday, Jan. 6: Preschool story time for ages 2-5, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library Children’s Room, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308.
Paris, Wednesday, Jan. 6: Modern Western Square Dance session for beginners ages 17 and up, 6:30 p.m., Oxford Hills Middle School, Pine Street. First session free for beginners, $3 per session. FMI: Eleanor 782-4050 or Sue 577-6894.
Bethel, Thursday, Jan. 7: “The Androscoggin River – A Vision for Our Future”, 8:30 a.m to 3:15 p.m. Bethel Inn Resort Conference Center. $35. Sponsored by Androscoggin River Watershed Council. FMI: 783-9186 or www.androscogginwatershed.org.
Bethel, Thursday, Jan. 7: Fusionworks Dance Company, 7 p.m., Gould Academy, Bingham Auditorium, 45 Church St. $10, under 12 $6. Sponsored by Mahoosuc Art Council. FMI: 824-3575 or www.mahoosucarts.org.
Paris, Thursday, Jan. 7: Preschool story time for ages 0-5, 10 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].
Norway, Saturday, Jan. 9: Texas Hold ‘Em tournament, 1-5 p.m., Charlie’s Entertainment Center, 246 Main St. $55 entry fee. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Tickets at Spare Closet Revisited, Responsible Pet Care, Charlie’s Entertainment Center. Benefits Responsible Pet Care.
Paris, Saturday, Jan. 9: Pork roast supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Deering Memorial Methodist Church, 39 Main St. $8, under 12 $3. Parking behind Library and Town Office.
Paris, Saturday, Jan. 9: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. $5. Lunch counter open.
Sumner, Saturday, Jan. 9: Community movie “Secondhand Lions”, 6:30 p.m., Congregational Church. Free. FMI: Bill 388-2263.
Bridgton, Sunday, Jan. 10: American Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Shawnee Peak Ski Resort, 119 Mountain Road.
Fryeburg, Monday, Jan. 11: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-7 p.m., St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 857 Main St.

Rumford area
Dixfield, Monday, Jan. 4: Preschool story time, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.
Rumford, Wednesday, Jan. 6: Preschool story time for ages 2-5, 10 a.m., Library, 56 Rumford Ave. FMI: 364-3661.
Bethel, Thursday, Jan. 7: “The Androscoggin River – A Vision for Our Future”, 8:30 a.m to 3:15 p.m. Bethel Inn Resort Conference Center. $35. Sponsored by Androscoggin River Watershed Council. FMI: 783-9186 or www.androscogginwatershed.org.
Bethel, Thursday, Jan. 7: Fusionworks Dance Company, 7 p.m., Gould Academy, Bingham Auditorium, 45 Church St. $10, under 12 $6. Sponsored by Mahoosuc Art Council. FMI: 824-3575 or www.mahoosucarts.org.
Dixfield, Monday, Jan. 11: Preschool story time, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.

Lewiston area
Lewiston, Monday, Jan. 4: All-ages story time, 7 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Lewiston, Tuesday, Jan. 5: 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, Wednesday, Jan. 6: Read to a Dog, 5:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. To reserve a spot, call 513-3133.
Lewiston, Thursday, Jan. 7: Music by artists from the Netherlands and others, 7 p.m., Cityside Grill, 16 Park St. $5 suggested donation. FMI: Fran 897-6158 or [email protected].
Lewiston, Thursday, Jan. 7: Make a bird feeder, 10:30 a.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112 or toylibrarymaine.com. Auburn, Friday, Jan. 8: Spaghetti supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Ladies Auxiliary Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $7, under 10 $3. Benefits veterans programs. FMI: 782-2856.
Lewiston, Friday, Jan. 8: Babytime 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, Jan. 8: L-A Senior College “Food for Thought” luncheon, noon, USM/L-A College. Program by Lynn Lockwood of Auburn Public Library. $7 advance, $8 at door. Reservation by noon Jan. 6 at 753-6510.
Lewiston, Friday, Jan. 8: Make your own drums, 10:30 a.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112 or toylibrarymaine.com.
Lewiston, Saturday, Jan. 9: Read to a Dog, noon, Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. To reserve a spot, call 513-3133.
Lewiston, Saturday, Jan. 9: Ham supper, 4-6 p.m., Holy Family Church Hall, 607 Sabattus St. $7, under 12 $3. Handicapped accessible.
Sabattus, Saturday, Jan. 9: Bean and casserole supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Our Lady of the Rosary Parish. $6.50, under 12 $3. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. FMI: 375-6586 or 374-4057.
Lewiston, Monday, Jan. 11: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 150 East Ave.
Lewiston, Monday, Jan. 11: All-ages story time, 7 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Lewiston, Tuesday, Jan. 12: 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, Jan. 12: Chalk snowman craft, 10:30 a.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112 or toylibrarymaine.com.