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, 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.
Wilton, Friday, Jan. 29: Infant/toddler story time, 10:30 a.m., Public Library. FMI: 645-4831.
Canton, Saturday, Jan. 30: Breakfast, 6:30-10:30 a.m., Old Canton Municipal Building. $6, under 12 $3. Takeout available. Benefits the Old Canton School House. FMI: 597-2218 or 597-3108.
Farmington, Saturday, Jan. 30: Farmers market, 10 a.m. to noon, West Farmington Grange Hall.
Jay, Saturday, Jan. 30: Special Olympics fund-raiser kick off supper and auction, supper 4:30 p.m. auction 6:30 p.m., Amvets Hall. FMI:Gerry Toothaker 778-9417.
Weld, Saturday, Jan. 30: Winter Family Fun day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mt. Blue State Park, Center Hill Road. $1.50 includes lunch, under 12 and seniors 65 and over free. Dress appropriately for outdoor activities. FMI: www.parksandlands.com.
Wilton, Saturday, Jan. 30: Community dinner, 5-6:30 p.m., St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, corner of School and High Streets. Donations accepted. All welcome.
Jay, Sunday, Jan. 31: Breakfast, 9-10:30 a.m., St. Rose Parish Hall. $5. Benefits Knights of Columbus 320 local funds.
Wilton, Monday, Feb. 1: Warming Center, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, High Street. FMI: 645-2639.
Farmington, Tuesday, Feb. 2: American Red Cross Blood Drive, 12-5 p.m., University of Maine, 246 Main St.
Wilton, Tuesday, Feb. 2: Preschool storytime, 10:30 a.m., Wilton Free Public Library. FMI: 645-4831.
Farmington, Wednesday, Feb. 3: Fish chowder luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Trinity Methodist Church, Route 2.
Farmington, Wednesday, Feb. 3: American Red Cross Blood Drive, 12-5 p.m., University of Maine, 246 Main St.
ilton, Wednesday, Feb. 3: Homeschoolers story time, 2:30 p.m., Public Library. FMI: 645-4831.
Wilton, Thursday, Feb. 4: Warming Center, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, High Street. Donation. FMI: 645-2639.
Livermore Falls, Friday, Feb. 5: Phil Poirier concert, 7-9 p.m., Treat Memorial Library Auditorium, 56 Main St. $5. Benefits Washburn Norlands barn.
Wilton, Friday, Feb. 5: Infant/toddler story time, 10:30 a.m., Public Library. FMI: 645-4831.
Farmington, Saturday, Feb. 6: Clothing sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fairbanks School, Route 4. Donations and FMI: 778-3808 or 778-4349.
Farmington, Saturday, Feb. 6: Farmers market, 10 a.m. to noon, West Farmington Grange Hall.
Leeds, Saturday, Feb. 6:  bean & casserole supper, and homemade pie, 5-6:30 p.m., Leeds Community Church, 123 Church Hill Rd.  $6 adults, $3 children 5-12.  Benefits Leeds Church Furnace Fund.
Rangeley, Saturday, Feb. 6: Yankee pot roast dinner, 5-7 p.m., Church of the Good Shepherd, 2614 Main St. $8, under 10 $4. Take out available at 864-3617.
Salem, Sunday, Feb. 7: music show with A&E’s Hill Country Music, 1-3 p.m., Salem Community Building. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Donation box will be at the door. Sponsored by the Salem Pine Tree Club.
Wilton, Monday, Feb. 8: Warming Center, 11a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, High Street. FMI: 645-2639.