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, Thursday, Feb. 18: Warming Center, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, High Street. FMI: 645-2639.

Farmington, Friday, Feb. 19: Fish chowder luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Fairbanks Union Church. $6. For deliver within 5 miles, 778-4705.

Wilton, Friday, Feb. 19: Country Music Jamboree/Spotlight, 7-10 p.m., Harndon Masonic Lodge, 70 Bryant Road. Donations. FMI: Bing 645-2472.

Rangeley, Friday-Sunday, Feb. 19-21: DIVA show, Friday and Saturday 7:15 p.m., Sunday 2:15 p.m., ClubHouse Restaurant. Tickets at Chamber of Commerce.

Carthage, Saturday, Feb. 20: Snowmobile carnival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Blue Moose Campground. Bake sale. Lunch. Chili contest, $5 entry fee. Sponsored by Webb River Valley Snowmobile Club. FMI: Germaine 562-4382.

Chesterville, Saturday, Feb. 20: Bean supper, 4-6 p.m., Grange. $7, children $3.

Farmington, Saturday, Feb. 20: Farmers market, 10 a.m. to noon, West Farmington Grange Hall.

Jay, Saturday, Feb. 20: Pasta supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, Main Street. Free, donations welcome. Doors open at 4 p.m. Handicap accessible at rear door.

Wilton, Saturday, Feb. 20: Chili and soup lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Harland Harnden Masonic Lodge, 70 Bryant Road. $6. Benefits building fund. FMI: Robert Lawrence 778-2354.

Wilton, Sunday, Feb. 21: Concert of Irish songs and music by Talisker, 2 p.m., First Congregational Church, 386 Main St. $10, seniors and children $5. Portion of proceeds benefit the church warming center.

Wilton, Monday, Feb. 22: Warming Center, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, High Street. FMI: 645-2639.

Wilton, Tuesday, Feb. 23: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Public Library. FMI: 645-4831.

Farmington, Wednesday, Feb. 24: Fish chowder luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Trinity Methodist Church, Route 2.

Farmington, Wednesday, Feb. 24: Pot roast supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Fairbanks School Meeting House, Route 4, 2½ miles from Farmington center. Sponsored by Fairbanks School Neighborhood Assoc. Storage Building Fund. FMI: 778-3808.

Farmington, Thursday, Feb. 25: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Franklin Memorial Hospital, 1 Hospital Dr.

Wilton, Thursday, Feb. 25: Warming center, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, High Street. FMI: 645-2639.

Wilton, Friday, Feb. 26: Infant/toddler story time, 10:30 a.m., Public Library. FMI: 645-4831.

Wilton, Friday, Feb. 26: Country music jamboree/spotlight, 7-10 p.m., Harndon Masonic Lodge, 70 Bryant Road. Donations. Open to public. FMI: Bing 645-2472.

Chesterville, Saturday, Feb. 27: Fishing derby, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Crowell Pond, off Route 41. $5. Refreshments. Benefits Cape Cod Hill School. Tickets and FMI: DeAnna Meeks 778-9658 or the school 778-3031.

Farmington, Saturday, Feb. 27: Farmers market, 10 a.m. to noon, West Farmington Grange Hall.

Jay, Saturday, Feb. 27: Pajama dance, 8 p.m. to midnight, VFW Post 3335, 64 Jewell St. Music provided by a D.J. Tickets must be purchased in advance. FMI: 897-5112 after noon.

New Sharon, Saturday, Feb. 27: Bean and casserole supper, 5-6:30 p.m., United Methodist Church. $7, under 12 $2.50. Sponsored by Woman’s Society.

New Vineyard, Saturday, Feb. 27: Cabin fever supper, 5-7 p.m., Smith Hall. $5, 12 and under $3.50, family $15. Stew, chowder, chili. Live music. Benefits Public Library. FMI: 652-2250 during library hours.

Wilton, Saturday, Feb. 27: Cabin fever dance, 8 p.m. to midnight, Nichols Expo. $12. Music by Borderline. Sponsored by Shiretown Riders Snowmobile Club. Tickets at Madore’s Market, Ron’s Market and Shelly’s Market. FMI: 491-4877.

Farmington, Sunday, Feb. 28: Snowmobile ride-in breakfast, 7:30-11 a.m., Grange Hall. $6. Snowmobile not needed. FMI: 778-6968.

Phillips, Sunday, Feb. 28: Indoor yard sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Public Library, Main St.

Wilton, Monday, March 1: Warming center, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Masonic Lodge, Seniors Plus Meals Site, Bryant Road. Sponsored by Wilton United Methodist Church. FMI: 645-4885.

Wilton, Tuesday, March 2: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Public Library. FMI: 645-4831.