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, Tuesday, Sept. 28: Farmers’ market, 2-6 p.m., Front Street.

Wilton, Tuesday, Sept. 28: Preschool storytime, 10:30 a.m., Wilton Free Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St.

Farmington, Wednesday, Sept. 29: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-5 p.m., University of Maine, 246 Main St.

Farmington, Thursday, Sept. 30: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-5 p.m., University of Maine, 246 Main St.

Livermore Falls, Thursday, Sept. 30: Black Hobo Band (Helena Hall) concert, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo.

Farmington, Friday, Oct. 1: Farmers’ market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Front Street.

Wilton, Friday, Oct. 1: Infant/toddler storytime, 10:30 a.m., Wilton Free Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St.

Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 2: Farmers’ market, 8 a.m. to noon, courthouse parking lot, Main Street.

Industry, Saturday, Oct. 2: New England boiled dinner, 5 p.m., Town Hall. $7, under 12 $3. Benefits United in Christ Presbyterian Church.

Jay, Saturday, Oct. 2: Bean and casserole supper, 4-6 p.m., Grange #10. $7, 10 and under $3. Music by Bill Scott. FMI: 645-2910, 645-4628, 645-2217.

New Sharon, Saturday, Oct. 2: “Pies Plus” sale, 9 a.m. to noon, Congregational United Church of Christ, Cape Cod Hill Road. Family-size pie $8. Beans, baked goods, books, crafts, etc. Preorder pies: Mary 778-2366.

Rangeley, Saturday, Oct. 2: Apple Festival, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Church of the Good Shepherd, 2614 Main St. Free. Lunch begins at 11 a.m. Hosted by Rangeley Lakes Region Logging Museum.

Farmington, Sunday, Oct. 3: Sonny and Friends, 12-4 p.m., Mt. Blue Shopping Center.

Farmington, Tuesday, Oct. 5: Farmers’ market, 2-6 p.m., Front Street.

Wilton, Tuesday, Oct. 5: Preschool storytime, 10:30 a.m., Wilton Free Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St.

Rangeley, Wednesday, Oct. 6: Ladies/Community breakfast, 7-9 a.m., Moosely Bagels. FMI: 864-5955.

Oxford Hills area

Locke Mills, Tuesday, Sept. 28: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., American Legion hall. Sponsored by Bethel and Locke Mills American Legion Auxiliary.

Norway, Wednesday, Sept. 29: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Ages 2-6. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.

Paris, Wednesday, Sept. 29: American Red Cross blood drive, 2-7 p.m., Oxford Hills High School, Route 26.

Norway, Thursday, Sept. 30: Farmers’ market, 2-6 p.m., parking lot behind Fare Share Market, Main St.

Paris, Thursday, Sept. 30: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. Infants up to age 5. FMI: 743-6994 or e-mail [email protected].

Paris, Friday, Oct. 1: Preschool playgroup, 9:30 a.m., Public Library, 37 market Square. Ages 1-3. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

South Paris, Friday, Oct. 1: Yard sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thrifty Gift Shop, 659 Park St., Route 26. Raffle, refreshments. Benefits food pantry. Donations and volunteers: Peggy 357-7072.

Paris, Saturday, Oct. 2: Pork roast supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Deering Memorial Methodist Church, 39 Main St. $8, under 12 $3.50. Parking behind Library and Town Office.

Norway, Wednesday, Oct. 6: Preschool storytime, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library children’s room, 258 Main St. Ages 2-6. FMI: 743-5308.

Paris, Thursday, Oct. 7: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. Infants up to age 5. FMI: 743-6994 or e-mail [email protected].

Rumford area

Dixfield, Monday, Sept. 27: Pre-school story time, 10:30 -11:30 a.m., Ludden Memorial Library, 42 Main St.

Mexico, Monday, Sept. 27: Preschool story and craft hour, 10 a.m., Mexico Public Library, 134 Main St. FMI: 364-3281 or [email protected].

Rumford, Thursday, Sept. 30: Zumbathon, 6 p.m., Greater Rumford Community Center, 50 Congress St. $10. Supports Susan G. Komen for the Cure fight against breast cancer. FMI: partyinpink.com.

Mexico, Friday, Oct. 1: Farmers’ market, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Labonville, 53 River Road.

Rumford, Saturday, Oct. 2: Rummage and food sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. Barnabas Church.

Rumford, Saturday, Oct. 2: Roast pork supper, 4:45 p.m., St. A.-St. John’s Parish Hall. Adults, $7. Children under 12, $3. Take out available.

Dixfield, Monday, Oct. 4: Preschool story time, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Library, 42 Main St.

Mexico, Monday, Oct. 4: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Public Library, 134 Main St. FMI: 364-3281 or [email protected].

Rumford, Wednesday, Oct. 6: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-6 p.m., American Legion, 184 Congress St.

Lewiston area

Lewiston, Monday, Sept. 27: All-ages storytime, 6 p.m., Lewiston Public Library children’s room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Auburn, Tuesday, Sept. 28: Classic film: Show Boat, 2 p.m., Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. 50 cents. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 28: Story time for ages 0-2 1/2, 10:30 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 28: Farmers’ market, 2-6 p.m., Kennedy Park. FMI: 513-3844 or [email protected].

Topsham, Tuesday, Sept. 28: Midcoast college and career fair, 6-8 p.m., Mt. Ararat High School, 73 Eagles Way. Open to the public. 100 colleges represented.

Auburn, Wednesday, Sept. 29: Preschool story time, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., Auburn Public Library children’s room, 49 Spring St. Ages 3-5. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Sept. 29: St. Mary’s Market, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., corner of Campus and LaFayette. FMI: 513-3844 or [email protected].

Lewiston, Wednesday, Sept. 29: Read to Maggie the Dog, 5:30 p.m., Lewiston Public Library children’s room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Lewiston, Thursday, Sept. 30: Kids’ cooking club, 4 p.m., Lewiston Public Library children’s room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 7-14. Limited space, call ahead. FMI: 513-3133 or lplonline.org.

Auburn, Friday, Oct. 1: Domestic Violence Awareness candlelight vigil, 6 p.m., Festival Plaza to Raymond Park. Sponsored by Abused Women’s Advocacy Project. FMI: Victoria 795-6744 ext. 25 or [email protected].

Auburn, Friday, Oct. 1: Bean and chop suey supper, 5-6:30 p.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $7, under 10 $3. Sponsored by Ladies Auxiliary. Benefits veterans’ programs. FMI: 780-2856.

Durham, Friday, Oct. 1: Fish fry, 5:30-7 p.m., AMVET Post 13, 1049 Royalsborough Rd. Adults, $10. Children under 7, $5.

Poland Spring, Friday, Oct. 1: Dinner dance, Poland Spring Resort. Music by Roger Renaud & Vintage. Call for reservation. FMI: 998-4351.

Gray, Friday, Oct. 1: Bean supper, 5-6 p.m., American Legion, 15 Lewiston Road. $7, 5-11 $2.50, under 5 free.

Lewiston, Friday, Oct. 1: Babytime, 10:30 a.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Infants up to age 2 1/2. FMI: 513-3133.

Lisbon, Friday, Oct. 1: Barbecue steak supper, 5-6 p.m., American Legion Post 158, 10 Webster St. $6. Sponsored by Auxiliary. FMI: 353-8192.

Lisbon, Friday, Oct. 1: Kielbasa and mac and cheese supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., VFW Post 9459 Auxiliary. $6. FMI: 353-2152.

Lisbon Falls, Friday, Oct. 1: Spaghetti supper, 5-6:30 p.m., United Methodist Church, 19 School St. $6, 6-12 $3, 5 and under free. Benefits missionary trip to Nicaragua.

Sabattus, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 1-2: Christmas Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Dominican Sisters Convent, 61 Lisbon Road. Benefits Loaves and Fishes. FMI: Sister Lucille 375-8399 or www.sabattusdominicans.org.

Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 2: Bean supper, 4-6 p.m., Holy Cross Church Hall, 1080 Lisbon St. $8, 12 and under $4. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 12,652. FMI: Dan Leclair 754-2841.

Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 2: Read to the Dog, 12 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Call to reserve a spot. FMI: 513-3133.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Oct. 2: Cider pressing, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26. Free. Bring apples and containers. FMI: 926-4597.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Oct. 2: Village coffee house, 7:30 p.m., Congregational Church, 19 Gloucester Hill Road. $10, children/seniors $5. FMI: 926-3161, 926-3260 or www.villagecoffeehouse.org..

Pownal, Saturday, Oct. 2: Bean supper, 4:30-6 p.m., United Methodist Church, 871 Lawrence Road. 46, 3-11 $3, under 3 free. Handicap accessible. FMI: Caron 688-4101 or Karen 829-5470.

Sabattus, Saturday, Oct. 2: Bean and casserole supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Our Lady of the Rosary Parish. $6.50, under 12 $3. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. FMI: 375-6586 or 375-4057.

Gray, Sunday, Oct. 3: Silent Auction and music by the Karen Mason Trio, 2-5 p.m., American Legion Hall, 15 Lewiston Road. Benefits Andy Leonard. Donations and FMI: Brenda 557-8688 or Maryanne 310-8056 or 627-7306.

Lewiston, Sunday, Oct. 3: Dance with music by Crossing Mason Dixon, 7-11 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $8. Doors open at 6 p.m. FMI: 784-0389.

Auburn, Monday, Oct. 4: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, 14 Great Falls Plaza.

Lisbon Falls, Monday, Oct. 4: American Red Cross blood drive, 2-7 p.m., Holy Trinity Church, 67 Frost Hill Avenue.

Lewiston, Monday, Oct. 4: Art van, 4 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133.

Lewiston, Monday, Oct. 4: All-ages storytime, 6 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133.

Wales, Monday, Oct. 4: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Oak Hill High School, 56 School Road.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Oct. 5: Preschool storytime, 10:30 a.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 2 1/2 to 5. FMI: 513-3133.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Oct. 5: Farmers’ market/cookout, 2-6 p.m., Kennedy Park. Free. Live music, special guest vendors. FMI: 513-3848 or [email protected].

Lewiston, Wednesday, Oct. 5: Farmers’ market/cookout, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lafayette Street and Campus Avenue. Free. Live music, special guest vendors. FMI: 513-3848 or [email protected].

Auburn, Wednesday, Oct. 6: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Edward Little High School, 77 Harris St.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Oct. 6: Creature features, 4:30 p.m., Lewiston Public Library children’s department, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 8-12. Sign up in advance. FMI: 513-3133.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Oct. 6: Read to the Dog, 6 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Call to reserve a spot. FMI: 513-3133.

Mechanic Falls, Wednesday, Oct. 6: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Vineyard Christian Fellowship, 90 Lewiston St.

Auburn, Thursday, Oct. 7: The Coyote: America’s Song Dog, 12-1 p.m., Auburn Public Library Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: www.auburnpubliclibrary.com.

Lewiston, Thursday, Oct. 7: Kids’ cooking club, 4 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 7-14. Attendance limited. FMI: 513-3133.