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, Feb. 8: Warming Center, 11a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, High Street. FMI: 645-2639.
Farmington, Tuesday, Feb. 9: Make your own valentines, 3-5 p.m., Everyone’s Resource Depot, Education Center, Room 9, on the UMF campus. All ages welcome. $1. FMI: 778?7150.
Wilton, Tuesday, Feb. 9: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Public Library. FMI: 645-4831.
Farmington, Wednesday, Feb. 10: Fish chowder luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Trinity Methodist Church, Route 2.
Farmington, Wednesday, Feb. 10: Make your own valentines, 3-5 p.m., Everyone’s Resource Depot, Education Center, Room 9, on the UMF campus. All ages welcome. $1. FMI: 778?7150.
Farmington, Thursday, Feb. 11: Make your own valentines, 3-5 p.m., Everyone’s Resource Depot, Education Center, Room 9, on the UMF campus. All ages welcome. $1. FMI: 778?7150.
Wilton, Thursday, Feb. 11: Warming center, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, High Street. FMI: 645-2639.
Farmington, Friday, Feb. 12: Make your own valentines, 3-5 p.m., Everyone’s Resource Depot, Education Center, Room 9, on the UMF campus. All ages welcome. $1. FMI: 778?7150.
Farmington, Friday, Feb. 12: Valentine’s Dance, 7-10:30 p.m., Mt. Blue High School. Sponsored by The Mount Blue Jazz Band. $5. Live music and refreshments will be available. All proceeds will support the Jazz Band’s April trip to New York City to perform at the Musical Heritage Festivals. FMI: Mira Coleman 645-3322.
Wilton, Friday, Feb. 12: Infant/toddler story time, 10:30 a.m., Public Library. FMI: 645-4831.
Wilton, Friday, Feb. 12: Country music jamboree, 7-10 p.m., Harndon Masonic Lodge, 70 Bryant Road. Donations. FMI: Bing 645-2472.
Farmington, Saturday, Feb. 13: Farmers market, 10 a.m. to noon, West Farmington Grange Hall.
Farmington, Saturday, Feb. 13: Children’s festival, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., UMF Olsen Student Center. Free. Sponsored by Franklin County Children’s Task Force.
Farmington, Saturday, Feb. 13: Valentine’s dance, 7-11 p.m., Elks Lodge. $20 couple. Members and guests. Music by “Legend” Sponsored by Emblem Club #460. Tickets from and member or 778-4726.
Farmington, Saturday, Feb. 13: Make your own valentines, 10 a.m. to noon, Everyone’s Resource Depot, Education Center, Room 9, on the UMF campus. All ages welcome. $1. FMI: 778?7150.
Farmington, Saturday, Feb. 13: Free community luncheon, 12-1 p.m., Old South First Congregational Church. Delivery service will be available call 778-0424 during the week or 778-4438 the morning of the luncheon.
Jay, Saturday, Feb. 13: Valentine’s Dinner and Dance, happy hour 5-6 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m., dance at 8 p.m., VFW Post 3335. $15 single or $25 couple. FMI: 897-5112.
New Sharon, Sunday, Feb. 14: Valentine’s smothered beef dinner, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Masonic Lodge, Route 2. $8.
Turner, Sunday, Feb. 14: “Music for Mavis” ice skating party, 1-6 p.m., Community Skating Rink, Route 4 between Turner Village Crossing and ice cream stand. Donations. Refreshments. Bring chairs and blankets.
Wilton, Monday, Feb. 15: Warming center, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, High Street.
Farmington, Wednesday, Feb. 17: Fish chowder luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Trinity Methodist Church, Route 2.
Rangeley, Wednesday, Feb. 17: Community breakfast, 7-9 a.m., Farm House Inn, Main Street. All invited. FMI: 864-5805.
Wilton, Thursday, Feb. 18: Warming Center, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, High Street. FMI: 645-2639.

Oxford Hills area
Mechanic Falls,Wednesday, Feb. 10: Dwinal Chapter no. 28, Order of the Eastern Star, pot luck supper, 6:30 p.m., the Masonic Hall, Route 1. Supper is open to the public. Followed by stated meeting, 7:30. FMI: Kathy Williamson 783-4872.
Norway, Wednesday, Feb. 10: Preschool story time for ages 2-5, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308.
Bryant Pond, Thursday, Feb. 11: Hugh “Cubby” Swan speaking about a famous traveling hobo, 2 p.m., Whitman Memorial Library.
Paris, Thursday, Feb. 11: Preschool story time for ages 0-5, 10 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].
Norway, Friday, Feb. 12: Infant/toddler story time for ages 0-2, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308.
Mechanic Falls, Saturday, Feb. 13: Turkey supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Congregational Hall, Elm Street. $7, children $3.50. Sponsored by Waterford World’s Fair. FMI: 514-0333.
South Paris, Saturday, Feb. 13: French toast breakfast, 7-9 a.m., Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School, Culinary Arts Room. $5. 50/50 raffle. Benefits French classes’ trip to Canada. FMI: Rita Durgin 739-0291.
South Paris, Saturday, Feb. 13: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. $5. Lunch counter open. Sponsored by American Legion Post 72.
South Paris, Saturday, Feb. 13: Sweetheart square dance, 7-10 p.m., Oxford Hills Middle School, Pine Street. $6, non-dancers free. Sponsored by The Swingin’ Bears Square Dance Club.
Sumner, Saturday, Feb. 13: Community movie: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, 6:30 p.m., Congregational Church. Free admission. Refreshments sold. FMI: Bill 388-2263.
Oxford, Tuesday, Feb. 16: American Red Cross blood drive, 2-7 p.m., Hosanna Church of God, 109 Schoolhouse Road.
Norway, Wednesday, Feb. 17: Preschool story time for ages 2-5, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308.
Paris, Thursday, Feb. 18: Pre-school story time, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. Ages 0-5, FMI: 743-6994 or email [email protected].

Rumford area

Dixfield, Monday, Feb. 8: Pre-school storytime hour, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Library, 42 Main St.FMI: 562-8838.
Rumford, Wednesday, Feb. 10: Preschool story time for ages 2-5, 10 a.m., Public Library, 56 Rumford Ave. FMI: 364-3661.
Rumford, Wednesday, Feb. 10: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-6 p.m., American Legion, 184 Congress St.
Roxbury, Saturday, Feb. 13: Larry Mercier Memorial ice fishing derby, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Roxbury Pond. $10 entrance fee. Prizes. Lunch available. Sponsored by Mexico Lions Club. FMI: Roland 562-0949 or 364-2827 or Jim 364-9050.
Dixfield, Monday, Feb. 15: Preschool story time, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.

Lewiston area

Auburn, Monday, Feb. 8: Mom’s morning out, 9:30-11 p.m., Maggie Trafton Program Room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org
Auburn, Monday, Feb. 8: Sweet Peas, 10:30-10:50 a.m., Maggie Trafton Program Room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org
Auburn, Monday, Feb. 8: American Red Cross Blood Drive, 1-6 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn Auburn, 14 Great Falls Plaza.
Lewiston, Monday, Feb. 8: Art Van program, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Lewiston, Monday, Feb. 8: All-ages story time, 7 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Auburn, Tuesday, Feb. 9: “Prime Time” movie: Singin’ in the Rain, 2-4 p.m., Library Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. Ages 50 and up. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.
Lewiston, Tuesday, Feb. 9: American Red Cross blood drive, 3-8 p.m., Bates College Chase Hall, 23 Campus Dr.
Lewiston, Tuesday, Feb. 9: 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, Tuesday, Feb. 9: Book buddies, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Auburn, Wednesday, Feb. 10: Preschool story time for ages 3-5, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or auburnpubliclibrary.org.
Auburn, Wednesday, Feb. 10: Teen gaming hour, 2-4 p.m., Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or auburnpubliclibrary.org.
Lewiston, Wednesday, Feb. 10: Book buddies, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Lewiston, Wednesday, Feb. 10: Read to a Dog, 5:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. To reserve a spot, call 513-3133.
Mechanic Falls,Wednesday, Feb. 10: Dwinal Chapter no. 28, Order of the Eastern Star, pot luck supper, 6:30 p.m., the Masonic Hall, Route 1. Supper is open to the public. Followed by stated meeting, 7:30. FMI: Kathy Williamson 783-4872.
Lewiston, Thursday, Feb. 11: Kids’ cooking club for ages 7-14, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Space limited. Sponsored by Lots to Gardens. Sign up at 513-3133.
Auburn, Friday, Feb. 12:Open Mic/Poetry Slam, 7:15 p.m., First Universalist Church of Auburn, 169 Pleasant St. Free. FMI: 783-0461 or www.auburnuu.org.
Lewiston, Friday, Feb. 12: 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, Feb. 12: Food for Thought luncheon, noon, USM/L-A College, Function Room 170. $7 advance, $8 at door. Program on U.S. travel by Alan Elze. Reserve by noon Feb. 11 at 753-6510.
Lisbon, Friday, Feb. 12: Taco supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., VFW Auxiliary 9459. $6. FMI: 353-2152.
Auburn, Saturday, Feb. 13: Women’s wellness day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Keller Williams Realty, 34 Center St. Free. Speakers and demonstrations. Donations benefit The Heart Gallery & KW Cares. FMI: 689-9800.
Auburn, Saturday, Feb. 13: Valentine dance, 7-11 p.m., Capt. Frank W. Hulett VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. Free. FMI: Post 783-2561 or Comdr. Davis 329-8784.
Auburn, Saturday, Feb. 13: Valentine dance, 8 p.m. to midnight, Williams J. Rogers American Legion Post 153, 71 So. Main St. No charge. Music by The Distributors. FMI: 782-1118.
Auburn, Saturday, Feb. 13: Bottle drive, starting at 10 a.m., local area pick up. Supports Edward Little High School boy’s ice hockey.
Auburn, Saturday, Feb. 13: Sprouts program for ages 0-24 months, 10:30-10:50 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or auburnpubliclibrary.org.
Lewiston, Saturday, Feb. 13: Valentine roast pork dinner and dance, 6-11 p.m., Knights of Columbus hall, 150 East Ave. Music by Patio Cowboy. Ticket deadline Feb. 9. Tickets and FMI: Leo Baillargeon 784-0389.
Lewiston, Saturday, Feb. 13: Read to a Dog, noon, Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. To reserve a spot, call 513-3133.
Lewiston, Saturday, Feb. 13: Bean and casserole supper, 4:45-6 p.m., Calvary United Methodist Church, 59 Sabattus St. $7, children $3.
Lisbon Falls, Saturday, Feb. 13: Bean and casserole supper, 4:45-6 p.m., Holy Trinity Church parish hall, 67 Frost Hill Ave. $6, 4-11 $4, under 4 free, family with children under 12 $15. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 2358. FMI: 353-5636.
Mechanic Falls, Saturday, Feb. 13: Turkey supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Congregational Hall, Elm Street. $7, children $3.50. Sponsored by Waterford World’s Fair. FMI: 514-0333.
New Gloucester, Saturday, Feb. 13: Cabin Fever book and bake sale, 9 a.m. to noon, Public Library. Sponsored by Friends of the New Gloucester Library. FMI: 926-3840.
Sabattus, Saturday, Feb. 13: 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. Music by The Trio. FMI: 375-4850.
Auburn, Sunday, Feb. 14: Breakfast, 8-10:30 a.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $4/$5. Benefits overseas and hospitalized veterans. FMI: 784-6883.
Lewiston, Sunday, Feb. 14: Dance with music by “Patio Cowboy”, 7-11 p.m., Knights of Columbus hall, 150 East. Ave. $8. Ages 21 and up. Doors open at 6 p.m. FMI: 784-0389.
Lisbon Falls, Sunday, Feb. 14: World’s Greatest Sleigh Ride, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., off Route 125. Refreshments. Benefits Pine Tree Camp. Sponsored by Pejepscot Sno-Chiefs and the Farmers Draft Horse, Mule and Pony Club.
Turner, Sunday, Feb. 14: “Music for Mavis” ice skating party, 1-6 p.m., Community Skating Rink, Route 4 between Turner Village Crossing and ice cream stand. Donations. Refreshments. Bring chairs and blankets.
Auburn, Tuesday, Feb. 16: Drop-in art for grades 1-4, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Library Maggie Trafton Program Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 3.
Auburn, Tuesday, Feb. 16: “Prime Time” movie for ages 50 and up: Brigadoon, 2-4 p.m., Library Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or auburnpubliclibrary.org.
Lewiston, Tuesday, Feb. 16: Preschool story time for ages 2½-5, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 513-3133 or lplonline.org./kids.
Lewiston, Tuesday, Feb. 16: Movie: Up, 2 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Rated PG. Free and open to all ages. FMI: 513-3133 or lplonline.org/kids.
Lewiston, Tuesday, Feb. 16: Book buddies, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or lplonline.org/kids.
Lewiston, Tuesday and Thursday, Feb. 16&18: Playing with Food two-part series, 11 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Space limited to 8. Sponsored by Lots to Gardens. Sign up at 513-3844, ask for Ari, or in Children’s Room.
Auburn, Wednesday, Feb. 17: Preschool story time for ages 3-5, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or auburnpubliclibrary.org.
Auburn, Wednesday, Feb. 17: Teen Anime Club, 3 p.m., Library Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or auburnpubliclibrary.org.
Lewiston, Wednesday, Feb. 17: Movie: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, 2 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Rated PG. Free and open to all ages. FMI: 513-3133 or lplonline.org/kids.
Lewiston, Wednesday, Feb. 17: Book buddies, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or lplonline.org/kids.
Lewiston, Wednesday, Feb. 17: Read to a Dog, 5:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Reserve a spot at 513-3133. FMI: lplonline.org/kids.
Auburn, Thursday, Feb. 18: Family movie, 1-3 p.m., Androscoggin Community Room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 3.
Lewiston, Thursday, Feb. 18: Kids’ Cooking Club, 4 p.m., Children’s Department, Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 7-14. Attendance limited to 8, to register or for FMI: 513-3133.
Monmouth, Friday, Feb. 19: Youth ice fishing derby, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Cochnewagon Lake. Free. Ages 12 and under. Bring own gear. Prizes. Register by Feb. 5. FMI: Jack Traps 933-9499.