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. 18: Warming Center, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wilton Congregational Church, 386 Main Street. Free donation welcome.
Wilton, Tuesday, Jan. 19: Preschool storytime, 10:30 a.m., Wilton Free Public Library, 6 Goodspeed. FMI: 645-4831.
Farmington, Wednesday, Jan. 20: Fish chowder luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Trinity Methodist Church, Route 2.
Rangeley, Wednesday, Jan. 20: Community breakfast, 7-9 a.m., BMC Diner, Richardson St. Sponsored by the Wilhelm Reich Museum. Call ahead with special dietary needs. FMI: 864-5844.
Wilton, Wednesday, Jan. 20: Warming center, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Congregational Church, 386 Main St. Donations. Games, crafts, noon meal.
Farmington, Thursday through Saturday, Jan. 21-23: Neil Simon’s “Plaza Suite” performed by The Sandy River Players, 7:30 p.m., UMF’s Alumni Theatre. $9-12, UMF students $8. Reservations and FMI: 779-7084.
Wilton, Friday, Jan. 22: Infant/toddler story time, 10:30 a.m., Public Library. FMI: 645-4831.
Farmington, Saturday, Jan. 23: Farmers market, 10 a.m. to noon, West Farmington Grange Hall.
New Sharon, Saturday, Jan. 23: Bean and casserole supper, 5-6:30 p.m., United Methodist Church. $7, under 12 $2.50. Sponsored by the Woman’s Society of the Church.
Wilton, Sunday, Jan. 24: Concert by local youth groups, 2-4 p.m., Congregational Church, 386 Main St. Donation by cash or check benefits Wilton Food Pantry. Handicap accessible. Refreshments.
Wilton, Monday, Jan. 25: Warming center, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Congregational Church, 386 Main St. Donations. Games, crafts, snacks, hot meal.
Wilton, Tuesday, Jan. 26: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Public Library. FMI: 645-4831.
Wilton, Tuesday, Jan. 26: Rabies clinic, 4:30-6 p.m., Town Office, 158 Weld Road. $10. Other shots available. Entry in rear of building.
Farmington, Wednesday, Jan. 27: The community fish chowder luncheon, 11:30-12:30 p.m., Trinity Methodist Church, Rte. 2.
Wilton, Wednesday, Jan. 27: Warming Center, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wilton Congregational Church, 386 Main St. Sponsored by churches of the Wilton Ecumenical Outreach Ministry and Seniors Plus.

Oxford Hills area
Norway, Wednesday, Jan. 20: Preschool story time for ages 2-5, 10:30 a.m., Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308.
Paris, Thursday, Jan. 21: preschool storytime, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Sq. Ages 0-5. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].
Mechanic Falls, Friday, Jan. 22: Fish fry supper, 4:30-6 p.m., American Legion Post #150. $6. Sponsored by S.A.L.& Ladies Auxiliary.
Norway, Friday, Jan. 22: Infant and toddler story time for ages up to 2 years. 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308.
Bridgton, Saturday, Jan. 23: Bean supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., St. Joseph’s Hall, 225 South High St. $7, children $4. $1 off with Mushers Bowl button. Proceeds used to purchase electric generator for Good Shepherd Food Bank. Sponsored by Bridgton Lions.
Hebron, Saturday, Jan. 23: New England boiled dinner, 5-6:30 p.m., Community Baptist Church, Station Road. $7, 6-12 $3.50, 5 and under free.
Norway, Saturday, Jan. 23: Rabies and microchipping clinic, 9-11 a.m., Fire Station. Rabies $10, microchipping $25. FMI: 743-8679. Sponsored by Responsible Pet Care.
Paris, Saturday, Jan. 23: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. $5. Lunch counter open.
Paris, Saturday, Jan. 23: Square and round dance, 7-10 p.m., Oxford Hills Middle School, Pine Street. $6, non-dancers free. Sponsored by Swingin’ Bears Square Dance Club. FMI: Eleanor 782-4050 or Sue 577-6894.
South Paris, Saturday, Jan. 23: Silent Auction, doors open at 11 a.m. drawings start at 1 p.m., OHCHS cafeteria. Sponsored by OHCHS Latin club. Benefits students going to Italy in April.
Bethel, Sunday, Jan. 24: Biathlon Clinic and Race, 12-3 p.m., Bethel Nordic Ski Center at The Bethel Inn. Registration 11 a.m., $15 for clinic and race. Co-Sponsored by Southern Maine Biathlon Club and Bethel Nordic Ski Center. FMI: 824-6276 or [email protected].
Norway, Wednesday, Jan. 27: Preschool storytime, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library, 259 Main St. Ages 2-5. FMI: 743-5308.
Paris, Thursday, Jan. 28: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. Ages 0-5. FMI: 743-6994 or e-mail [email protected].

Rumford area
Dixfield, Monday, Jan. 18: pre-school story times, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838
Rumford, Wednesday, Jan. 20: Preschool story time for ages 2-5, 10 a.m., Library, 56 Rumford Ave. FMI: 364-3661.
Rumford, Saturday, Jan. 23: Texas Hold EM tournament, doors open 8:30 a.m., Eagles Club. $30. Only 100 seats. Lunch $5. Sign up or FMI: Butch Carey 357-5345 or Jim Rinaldo 364-2983.
Bethel, Sunday, Jan. 24: Biathlon Clinic and Race, 12-3 p.m., Bethel Nordic Ski Center at The Bethel Inn. Registration 11 a.m., $15 for clinic and race. Co-Sponsored by Southern Maine Biathlon Club and Bethel Nordic Ski Center. FMI: 824-6276 or [email protected].
Dixfield, Monday, Jan. 25: Preschool story time, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.
Rumford, Wednesday, Jan. 27: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., Rumford Public Library, Children’s room, 56 Rumford Ave. Ages 2-5. FMI: 364-3661.

Lewiston area

Gray, Monday, Jan 18: Red Cross blood drive, 12-6 p.m., Spring Meadows Country Club, 59 Lewiston Rd.
Lewiston, Tuesday, Jan. 19: 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, Tuesday, Jan. 19: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 2 1/2 – 5. FMI: 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.
Auburn, Wednesday, Jan. 20: Preschool story time for ages 3-5, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., Library, Maggie Trafton Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.
Auburn, Wednesday, Jan. 20: Teen Anime Club, 3 p.m., Library, Androscoggin Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.
Lewiston, Wednesday, Jan. 20: Baa baa black sheep craft, 10:30 a.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112 or toylibrarymaine.com.
Lewiston, Wednesday, Jan. 20: Read to a Dog, 5:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Reserve a spot at 513-3133. FMI: www.lplonline.org/kids.
Mechanic Falls, Wednesday, Jan. 20: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Vineyard Christian Fellowship, 90 Lewiston St.
Auburn, Thursday, Jan. 21: Apply to become a census taker, 1-3:30 p.m., Library, 49 Spring St. Sponsored by the Census Bureau. FMI: 1-866-861-2010.
Lewiston, Thursday, Jan. 21: Singles and couples dance with music by Crossin Mason Dixon, 7-11 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 150 East Ave. $8. FMI: 784-0389.
Lewiston, Thursday, Jan. 21: “Legally Funny” a program by lawyer-turned-comedienne Karen Morgan, noon to 1 p.m., Callahan Hall, Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Free. FMI: 513-3050.
Auburn, Friday, Jan. 22: Dance, 7-11 p.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. Free. FMI: 783-2561 or 329-8784.
Lewiston, Friday, Jan. 22: Baby time 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.
Lisbon, Friday, Jan. 22: Bean supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., VFW. $6. FMI: 353-2152.
Mechanic Falls, Friday, Jan. 22: Fish fry supper, 4:30-6 p.m., American Legion Post #150. $6. Sponsored by S.A.L.& Ladies Auxiliary.
New Auburn, Saturday, Jan. 23: Karaoke/Dance w/Jean Louis, 8-12 p.m.,Williams J. Rogers Post #153. FMI: 782-1118.
Auburn, Saturday, Jan. 23: Sprouts family program for ages 0-24 months, 10:30-10:50 a.m., Library, 49 Spring St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 333-6640 or auburnpubliclibrary.org.
Auburn, Saturday, Jan. 23: Bean and American chop suey supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Sixth Street Congregational Church, 109 Sixth St. $5, 6-12 $3, 5 and under free. Take out available. FMI: 782-7517.
Auburn, Saturday, Jan. 23: Bean and chop suey supper, 4:30-6 p.m., St. Louis Church basement, Third Street. $6, 12 and under $3. Sponsored by the Andy Valley Knights of Columbus Council 8742.
Gray, Saturday, Jan. 23: Bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m., First Congregational Church, Route 115. $7, under 12 $3. Handicap accessible. FMI: 657-4279 or 657-3279.
Hebron, Saturday, Jan. 23: New England boiled dinner, 5-6:30 p.m., Community Baptist Church, Station Road. $7, 6-12 $3.50, 5 and under free.
Lewiston, Saturday, Jan. 23: Read to a Dog, noon, Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Reserve a spot at 513-3133. FMI: www.lplonline.org/kids.
Lisbon, Saturday, Jan. 23: Bean and ham supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Methodist Church, School Street. $6, 6-12 years $3, 5 and under free. Sponsored by the Methodist Women. FMI: 353-8951.
Minot, Saturday, Jan. 23: Roast turkey supper, 5-6 p.m., United Methodist Church. $6, children $3. FMI: Allen Messer 998-6005.
Sabattus, Saturday, Jan. 23: 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.
Winthrop, Saturday-Sunday, Jan. 23-24: Marlee Music Festival, Saturday 7:30 p.m., Sunday 4 p.m., Performing Arts Center. $8, students and seniors $5, family max $25. Benefits local music programs. Sponsored by the Marlee Fund.
Auburn, Sunday, Jan. 24: Breakfast, 8-10:30 a.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $4/$5. Benefits New Auburn Little League Baseball. FMI: 784-6883.
Auburn, Sunday, Jan. 24: Crepe breakfast, 8:30-10 a.m., St. Louis Church, 80 Third St. $5, 6-11 years $2.50, 5 and under free.
Auburn, Thursday, Jan. 28: Bean&Casserole Supper, 5 p.m., United Methodist church, 439 Park Ave. $7, kids ages 6-10 $3, under age 5 free.
Lewiston, Sunday, Jan. 24: Dance with music by Patio Cowboy, 7-11 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 150 East Ave. $8. Doors open at 6 p.m. FMI: 784-0389.
Lisbon, Sunday, Jan. 24: Gospel music concert by The Campbells, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Open Door Bible Baptist Church, 26 Gartley St. FMI: 353-2268.
Auburn, Monday, Jan. 25: Mom’s morning out, 9:30-11 a.m., Library Children’s Program Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or auburnpubliclibrary.org.
Auburn, Monday, Jan. 25: Sweet Peas family program for ages 24-36 months, 10:30-10:50 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or auburnpubliclibrary.org.
Auburn, Monday, Jan. 25: Home evaluation program, 7-8 p.m., Library Conference Room, 49 Spring St. Sponsored by Complete Home Evaluation Services.
Lewiston, Monday, Jan. 25: Art Van program, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Lewiston, Monday, Jan. 25: Frontiers of the Mind pot luck and workshop, 5 p.m., Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 353-7532, leave message.
Lewiston, Monday, Jan. 25: All-ages story time, 7 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Freeport, Tuesday, Jan. 26: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Pine Tree Academy, 67 Pownal Road.
Lewiston, Tuesday, Jan. 26: Preschool story time for ages 2½-5, Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Lewiston, Tuesday, Jan. 26: Book buddies, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Auburn, Wednesday, Jan. 27: Preschool storytime, 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Maggie Trafton Program Room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Ages 3-5. FMI: 333-6640 or auburnpubliclibrary.org.
Auburn, Wednesday, Jan. 27: Teen gaming hour, 2-4 p.m., Androscoggin Community Room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or auburnpubliclibrary.org.
Lewiston, Wednesday, Jan. 27: Book Buddies, 4 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Lewiston, Wednesday, Jan. 27: Read to a dog, 5:30 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, Children’s department, 200 Lisbon St. Please call to reserve a time. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Auburn, Thursday, Jan. 28: US Census Bureau, 1-3:30 p.m., Androscoggin Community room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or Auburnpubliclibrary.org.