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. 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.

Phillips, Now until Wednesday, Mar. 3: Book sale hardcover, Wednesdays open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thurs. & Fri. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Phillips Public Library, Main Street.

Wilton, Wednesday, Mar. 3: Homeschooler’s storytime, 2:30 p.m., Wilton Public Library, 6 Goodspeed. FMI: 645-4831.Farmington, Wednesday, Mar. 3: Community Fish Chowder Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., The Trinity Methodist Church, Rte. 2. FMI: email – [email protected], or 778-3462.

Wilton, Wednesday, Mar. 3: Warming Center, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Masonic Lidge Seniors Plus Meals Site, Bryant Road. Sponsored by Wilton United Methodist Church. FMI:

Oxford Hills area

Oxford, Tuesday, Feb. 23: Information session on Oxford County Program, 7 p.m., Community Center, Oxford Seventh Day Adventist Church, 259 Fore St. FMI: 345-3814.Harrison, Wednesday, Feb. 24: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., United Parish Cong Church, Main Street.

Norway, Wednesday, Feb. 24: Preschool story time for ages 2-5, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308.

Bethel, Thursday, Feb. 25: “For Every Heart, There is a Story” program on women and heart disease, 4:30-6 p.m., Bethel Congregational Church, Church Street. Free. Sponsored by To Your Health of Western Mountains Senior College. FMI: 824-2053.

Paris, Thursday, Feb. 25: Preschool story time for ages 0-5, 10 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

South Paris, Thursday, Feb. 25: Lenten lunch, 12 noon, Deering Memorial United Methodist Church, Main and Church Streets. $5. “Sermonette” and games. FMI: 743-9792.

Norway, Friday, Feb. 26: Infant/toddler story time for ages 0-2, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308.

Otisfield, Friday, Feb. 26: Fourth Friday food pantry, 1-5 p.m., Free Baptist Church, Rayville Road. FMI: 539-4619.

South Paris, Friday, Feb. 26: Bean supper, 5-6:30 p.m., First Congregational Church. $7, under 12 $3. Sponsored by Ladies Circle.

West Paris, Friday, Feb. 26: Pot luck supper, 6 p.m., First Universalist Church, Main Street. Bring a dish to share.

Bridgton, Saturday, Feb. 27: Dental Health Fair, 9 a.m. to noon, Community Center, 15 Depot St, behind Reny’s. Free. Breakfast, entertainment. Handicap accessible. FMI: 647-2389.

South Paris, Saturday, Feb. 27: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. $5. Lunch counter open. Sponsored by American Legion Post 72.

Norway, Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 27-28: Fishing derby, sunrise to sunset, any area waters. Tickets $1. Cash prizes, trophies. Weighing at Little Red School House, Norway Lake, Route 118. Sponsored by Norway-Paris Fish and Game Association. FMI: Jim Alberi 743-8339 or Fern Bosse 739-6070.

Norway, Wednesday, Mar. 3: Preschool storytime, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Ages 2-5. FMI: 743-5308.Norway, Monday, March 1: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Masonic Lodge, 9 Temple St.

Rumford area

Dixfield, Monday, Feb. 22: pre-school storytime hour, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.

Rumford, Wednesday, Feb. 24: Preschool story time for ages 2-5, 10 a.m., Public Library, 56 Rumford Ave. FMI: 364-3661.

Bethel, Thursday, Feb. 25: “For Every Heart, There is a Story” program on women and heart disease, 4:30-6 p.m., Bethel Congregational Church, Church Street. Free. Sponsored by To Your Health of Western Mountains Senior College. FMI: 824-2053.

Rumford, Saturday, Feb. 27: Cancer benefit for Tracy Bellegarde, 3-6 p.m., Eagles Club, 13 Oxford Ave. Chinese auction, bake sale, well house raffle, spaghetti supper $7.

Dixfield, Monday, March 1: Preschool story time, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.

Rumford, Wednesday, Mar. 3: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., Rumford Public Library, Children’s Room, 56 Rumford Ave. Ages 2-5. FMI: 364-3661.

Lewiston area

Auburn, Monday, Feb. 22: Mom’s Morning Out, 9:30-11 a.m., Maggie Trafton Program Room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: www.auburnpubliclibrary.org or 333-6640.

Auburn, Monday, Feb. 22: Sweet Peas, 10:30-10:50 a.m., Maggie Trafton Program Room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Ages 24-36 months. FMI: www.auburnpubliclibrary.org or 333-6640.

Lewiston, Monday, Feb. 22: Art Van, 4 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. No pre-registration required. FMI: www.lplonline.org or 513-3133.

Lewiston, Monday, Feb. 22: All-ages Storytime, 7 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. All ages. FMI: www.lplonline.org or 513-3133.

Auburn, Tuesday, Feb. 23: “Prime Time” movie: “Gigi”, 2-4 p.m., Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. $.50 admission. Ages 50 and up. FMI: 333-6640.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Feb. 23: 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 and Wednesday, Feb. 23-24: Book buddies, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org/kids.

Auburn, Wednesday, Feb. 24: Preschool story time, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Wednesday, Feb. 24: Teens movie screening: Enchanted, 3-4:30 p.m., Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Wednesday, Feb. 24: Bingo for elementary school children, 1-2:30 p.m., SHAREcenter, Academy Street. $2. Prizes. Register or FMI: 795-0972.

Auburn, Wednesday, Feb. 24: Spaghetti supper, 4:30-6:30 p.m., American Legion Post 153 Auxiliary, 71 South Main St. $6, 12 and under $2.50. Benefits veterans programs. FMI: 782-1118.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Feb. 24: Reading Dog program, 5:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Reserve a spot at 513-3133. FMI: www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Thursday, Feb. 25: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Lewiston High School, 156 East Ave.

Lewiston, Thursday, Feb. 25: 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.

Lewiston, Thursday, Feb. 25: Chinese Medicine and Healing with KiGung, 5 p.m., Library, 200 Lisbon St. Free. Sponsored by Frontiers of the Mind. FMI: 353-7532.

Auburn, Friday, Feb. 26: Farmers market, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Library, 49 Spring St. Live music. FMI: 333-6640.

Lewiston, Friday, Feb. 26: 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, Feb. 26: Ham supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., VFW Auxiliary 9459. $6. FMI: 353-2152.

Auburn, Saturday, Feb. 27: Sprouts family program for ages 0-24 months, 10:30-10:50 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Saturday, Feb. 27: Bean supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Sixth Street Congregational Church, 109 Sixth St. $5, 6-12 $3, under 5 free. Take out available. FMI: 782-7517.

Gray, Saturday, Feb. 27: Bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m., First Congregational Church, Route 115. $7, under 12 $3. FMI: 657-4279 or 657-3279.

Lewiston, Saturday, Feb. 27: Reading Dog program, noon, Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Reserve a spot at 513-3133. FMI: www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, Feb. 27: Bean and ham supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Methodist Church, School Street. $6, 6-12 $3, 5 and under free. Sponsored by Methodist Women. FMI: 353-8951.

Poland, Saturday, Feb. 27: Spaghetti dinner, 4:30-7 p.m., Excelsior Grange, Harris Hill Road. Door prizes, 50/50. Benefits the Bartlett family.

Sabattus, Saturday, Feb. 27: Bean supper and dance, 5-9:30 p.m., Jacques Cartier Club, Wales Road. Supper $6, dance $5, both $10. Music by The Trio. FMI: 375-6214.

Auburn, Sunday, Feb. 28: Breakfast, 8-10:30 a.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $4/$5. Benefits Operation Uplink. FMI: 784-6883.

Auburn, Sunday, Feb. 28: Community Supported food fair, 1-4 p.m., First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St. Free. Sponsored by Maine Organic Farmers & Gardeners Assoc. and Maine Council of Churches. FMI: 783-0461 or auburnuu.org.

Lewiston, Sunday, Feb. 28: Dance with music by Crossin Mason Dixon, 7-11 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $8. Doors open at 6 p.m. FMI: 784-0389.