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, Oct. 12: Farmers market, 2-6 p.m., Front Street.

Wilton, Tuesday, Oct. 12: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St. FMI: 645-4831 or www.wilton-free.lib.me.us.

Wilton, Wednesday, Oct. 13: Homeschoolers book sharing group, 2-3:30 p.m., Wilton Free Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St. Grouped by grades K-6 and 7-12. FMI: 645-4831.

Farmington, Friday, Oct. 15: Fish chowder luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Fairbanks Union Church. $6. Local delivery: 778-4705.

Farmington, Friday, Oct. 15: Farmers market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Front Street.

Wilton, Friday, Oct. 15: Infant and toddler story time, 10:30 a.m., Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St. FMI: 645-4831.

Chesterville, Saturday, Oct. 16: Bean and casserole supper, 4-6 p.m., Grange. $7, children $3.

Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 16: Quilt show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Grange Hall, 124 Bridge St. $5 admission. Raffle, door prizes, lunch, baked goods. FMI: Pat 778-3298 or Wes 778-6969.

Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 16: Farmers’ market, 8 a.m. to noon, courthouse parking lot, Main Street.

Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 16: Yard sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fairbanks School Meeting House. Rain date: Oct. 23. Benefits Healthy Community Coalition. FMI and donations: 779-2926 or 1-800-525-3136.

Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 16: Yard sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 499 Fairbanks Rd. Hosted by Colonial Daughters Chapter of the D.A.R.

Leeds, Saturday, Oct. 16: Baked bean and casserole supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Leeds Community Church, 123 Church Hill Rd. Adults, $6. Children 5-12, $3. Benefits Leeds Church Maintenance Fund. FMI: 534-7151.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, Oct. 16: Comedy Revue, 6:30 p.m., Murray Hall. $12 adults. Benefits Maine’s Paper and Heritage Museum. Tickets at Museum, Otis Credit Union or 897-3117 after 5:30 p.m.

Strong, Saturday, Oct. 16: Rummage sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., United Methodist Parish Hall, Main Street.

Turner, Saturday, Oct. 16: Turkey supper, 4-6:30 p.m., GAR Hall, Route 219. Donations benefit North Turner Presbyterian Church.

Farmington, Sunday, Oct. 17: Quilt show, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Grange Hall, 124 Bridge St. $5 admission. Raffle, door prizes, lunch, baked goods. FMI: Pat 778-3298 or Wes 778-6969.

Farmington, Tuesday, Oct. 19: Sandy River farmers’ market, 2-6 p.m., Front St., between Better Living Center and Narrow Gauge Cinema.

Kingfield, Tuesday, Oct. 19: Flu clinic, 9-11 a.m., Mt. Abram Regional Health Center, 25 Depot St. $10. FMI: 265-4555.

Wilton, Tuesday, Oct. 19: Discussion of underage drinking prevention, 6:30 p.m., Wilton Free Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St. Led by Jessica Lawson. RSVP by Tuesday, Oct. 12. FMI: 645-4831 or [email protected].

Wilton, Tuesday, Oct. 19: Preschool storytime, 10:30 a.m., Wilton Free Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St. FMI: 645-4831.

New Sharon, Thursday, Oct. 21: Story and craft time, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Jim Ditzler Memorial Library. Snacks. FMI: 779-1128.

Wilton, Thursday, Oct. 21: Reading and book signing of “Libby’s Loons”, 6:30 p.m., Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St. Book available for sale. FMI: 645-4831.

Oxford Hills area

Norway, Monday, Oct. 11: After school special program, 3:15-4:30 p.m., Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.

Oxford, Monday, Oct. 11: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-5 p.m., American Legion Post 112, 169 King St.

Locke Mills, Tuesday, Oct. 12: Supper and dance, 5-9:30 p.m., American Legion Hall. $10, children $3. Doors open at 4 p.m. Music by the Richard Felt Band.

Norway, Wednesday, Oct. 13: Preschool storytime, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Ages 2-6. FMI: 743-5308.

Bridgton, Thursday, Oct. 14: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Bridgton Academy, Chadbourne Hill Rd.

Bryant Pond, Thursday, Oct. 14: Guest speaker Vern Maxfield, 2 p.m., Whitman Memorial Library. Free.

Norway, Thursday, Oct. 14: Coat sale, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Stephens Volunteer Services Thrift Shop, Danforth St.

Paris, Thursday, Oct. 14: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., Paris Publi Library, 37 Market Square. Infants up to 5 years. FMI: 743-6994 or e-mail [email protected].

Norway, Friday, Oct. 15: Story time for ages up to 2, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308.

Paris, Friday, Oct. 15: Preschool play group for ages 1-3, 9:30 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Bethel, Saturday, Oct. 16: Fall foliage community event, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Bethel Regional Airport. Free admission. $20 for scenic rides. Rain date Sunday, Oct. 17. Proceeds benefit the airport’s special event fund.

Norway, Saturday, Oct. 16: Winter market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Grange Hall, 15 Whitman St. FMI: Candi 388-2919.

Otisfield, Saturday, Oct. 16: Harvest dance, 7-11 p.m., Community Hall, Route 121. $10. Music by The Road Kingz. Sponsored by Volunteer Firefighter’s Association.

Paris, Saturday, Oct. 16: Silent auction, 5 p.m., Oxford Hills High School cafeteria, 256 Main St. Doors open 3:30 p.m. To benefit the Oxford Fair.

West Paris, Saturday, Oct. 16: Buffet supper and bake sale, 5 p.m., Finnish-American Heritage Center, 8 Maple St. $7, children $3.50. American, Finnish and other ethnic foods. Sponsored by Finnish-American Heritage Society.

Dixfield, Monday, Oct. 18: Preschool story time, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.

Hebron, Monday, Oct. 18: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Hebron Academy, Old Woodman Hill Road.

Bridgton, Tuesday, Oct. 19: American Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Bridgton Healthcare, 186 Portland Rd.

Naples, Tuesday, Oct. 19: American Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Lake Region High School, 1877 Roosevelt Trail.

Norway, Wednesday, Oct. 20: Preschool storytime, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Ages 2-6. FMI: 743-5308.

Paris, Thursday, Oct. 21: Pot luck lunch and games, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Deering Memorial United Methodist Church, Main and Church Streets. Bring dish to share. Door prizes. FMI: 743-9792.

Paris, Thursday, Oct. 21: Preschool story time for ages 0-5, 10 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Waterford, Thursday, Oct. 21: Community supper, 6 p.m., Wilkins Community House, Plummer Hill Road. Bring dish to share. FMI: 583-6677.

Norway, Saturday, Oct. 30: Dance and karaoke with DJ’s The Old Crows, 7-11 p.m., American Legion Post 82. $6.

Rumford area

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

Mexico, Monday, Oct. 11: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Public Library, 134 Main St. FMI: 364-3281 or [email protected].

Mexico, Wednesday, Oct. 13: Lunch, 11:30 a.m., Town Hall. Free. Doors open at 10 a.m. Sponsored by Greater Rumford Area Ministers Pantry Service. FMI: Judy 364-7242.

Mexico, Friday, Oct. 15: Farmers’ market, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Labonville, 53 River Road.

Bethel, Saturday, Oct. 16: Fall foliage community event, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Bethel Regional Airport. Free admission. $20 for scenic rides. Rain date Sunday, Oct. 17. Proceeds benefit the airport’s special event fund.

Rumford, Saturday, Oct. 16: Turkey supper, 5 p.m., Blazing Star Lodge, Route 232. $8, under 12 $4. Take out available. FMI: Dick 364-2943 or Joe 364-4715.

Rumford, Saturday, Oct. 16: Bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m., United Methodist Church, Linnell Street. $6, children $2.

Mexico, Monday, Oct. 18: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Public Library, 134 Main St. FMI: 364-3281 or [email protected].

Rumford, Saturday, Oct. 30: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Rumford Elementary School, Lincoln Avenue. Bake sale, raffles.

Lewiston area

Gray, Monday, Oct. 11: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., American Legion, 15 Lewiston Road.

Auburn, Tuesday, Oct. 12: PrimeTime film: Kiss Me Kate, 2 p.m., Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring. St. Admission 50 cents. Especially for seniors, all welcome. FMI: 333-6640.

Auburn, Tuesday, Oct. 12: Teen homework help, 2:30-4:30 p.m., Library, TeenSpace, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640.

Auburn, Tuesday, Oct. 12: Workshop: Job Search Skills, 3-5 p.m., Library, Conference Room, 49 Spring St. Free. Pre-registration required. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 4.

Auburn, Wednesday, Oct. 13: Teen gaming, 3-4 p.m., Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640.

Auburn, Wednesday, Oct. 13: Pre-school storytime, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., Auburn Public Library Children’s room, 49 Spring St. Ages 3-5. FMI: 333-6640.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Oct. 13: Creature features, 4:30 p.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Dept., 200 Lisbon St. Ages 8-12. Sign up in advance. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Oct. 13: Read to the dog, 6 p.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Dept., 200 Lisbon St. Reserve a spot. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Auburn, Thursday, Oct. 14: Character building, 6-7:30 p.m., Auburn Public Library, Maggie Trafton Program room, 49 Spring St. Grades K-3. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 3 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Thursday, Oct. 14: Teen homework help, 2:30-4:30 p.m., Library, TeenSpace, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640.

Auburn, Thursday, Oct. 14: Teen movie: Breakfast at Tiffany’s, 2:45-5 p.m., Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. Free. Refreshments. FMI: Bridget [email protected].

Auburn, Thursday, Oct. 14: Book discussion: Born to Run, 6-7 p.m., Library, meet at reference desk, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 2.

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

Lisbon Falls, Thursday, Oct. 14: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Lisbon High School, 2 Sugg Drive.

Auburn, Friday, Oct. 15: Teen open mic night, 6-8 p.m., Library, Androscoggin Community Room , 49 Spring St. Donations of canned food items benefits Auburn Middle School’s Green Closet. Sign up at 5:30 p.m. FMI: Sally 333-6640 ext. 4.

Auburn, Friday, Oct. 15: Charity auction, 6 p.m., Lost Valley Ski Resort, $10. Refreshments.

Durham, Friday, Oct. 15: Fish fry, 5:30-7 p.m., AMVET Post 13, 1049 Royalsborough Rd., Rte. 136. Adults, $10. Children under 7, $5. FMI: 713-7711.

Lewiston, Friday, Oct. 15: Story time for ages 0-2 1/2, 10:30 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Lisbon, Friday, Oct. 15: Baked haddock dinner, 5-6 p.m., American Legion Post 158, Webster Street. $6. Sponsored by Auxiliary. FMI: 353-8192.

Lisbon, Friday, Oct. 15: Beef stew dinner, 5:30-6:30 p.m., VFW Post 9459. $6. Sponsored by Auxiliary. Meeting at 7 p.m.

Monmouth, Friday, Oct. 15: Chicken pie supper, 5-6:30 p.m., East Monmouth Church Vestry, Rte. 135. Adults, $7. Children 12 and under, $3.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 16: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Dominic Regional High School gym, 121 Gracelawn Road. Sponsored by Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 16: Story and craft for ages 2-6 with Judy D’Amour, 9:30 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 16: Sprouts program for ages 0-24 months, 10:30-11 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 16: Bean supper, 4:30-6 p.m., St. Louis Church basement, Third Street. $6, 12 and under $3. Sponsored by Andy Valley Knights of Columbus Council 8742.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 16: Fire safety open house, 12-4 p.m., Auburn Fire Department Central Station, 550 Minot Ave. Free pizza. FMI: 784-5433 ext. 21.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 16: Karaoke/dance with Jean Louis, 8 p.m. to midnight, Williams J. Rogers American Legion #153, 71 South Main St. No Charge. FMI: 782-1118.

Greene, Saturday, Oct. 16: Variety show, 7 p.m., Androscoggin Grange. $7, under 6 $4. FMI: Janice 946-5006.

Leeds, Saturday, Oct. 16: Baked bean and casserole supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Leeds Community Church, 123 Church Hill Rd. Adults, $6. Children 5-12, $3. Benefits Leeds Church Maintenance Fund. FMI: 534-7151.

Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 16: Read to a Dog, noon, Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Reserve a spot at 513-3133.

Minot, Saturday, Oct. 16: Turkey supper, 5-6 p.m., United Methodist Church. $6, children $3. FMI: Allen 998-6005.

Minot, Saturday, Oct. 16: Corned beef supper, 4:30-6 p.m., West Minot Grange. $7, children $3.

Poland, Saturday, Oct. 16: Harvest supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Poland Community Church, Route 26. $8.

Turner, Saturday, Oct. 16: Turkey supper, 4-6:30 p.m., GAR Hall, Route 219. Donations benefit North Turner Presbyterian Church.

Wales, Saturday, Oct. 16: Turkey supper, 5-6 p.m., Youth Center, Route 132. Benefits Wales Presbyterian Church. FMI: Alice 375-8382 or Marilyn 375-6604.

Auburn, Sunday, Oct. 17: Turkey dinner, 12-2 p.m., Sacred Heart Church Hall, Minot and Western Avenues. $8, under 12 $4. Sponsored by Andy Valley Knights of Columbus Council 8742. Advance tickets: 345-3661 or 782-8096.

Auburn, Sunday, Oct. 17: Silent auction, 1-5 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn. Music, raffles, bake sale, pumpkins. Benefits Sandy Barnies. Donate and FMI: 740-7433 or [email protected].

Greene, Sunday, Oct. 17: Variety show, 1 p.m., Androscoggin Grange. $7, under 6 $4. FMI: Janice 946-5006.

Lewiston, Sunday, Oct. 17: Dance with music by Steve & The Good Old Boys, 7-11 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $8. Doors open at 6 p.m. FMI: 784-0389.

Auburn, Monday, Oct. 18: Workshop: Computers for Job Seekers, 9-11 a.m., Library, Computer Lab, 49 Spring St. Four sessions. Register at 333-6640 ext. 4.

Auburn, Monday, Oct. 18: Mom’s Morning Out, 9:30-11 a.m., Library, Maggie Trafton Program Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Monday, Oct. 18: Sweet Peas program for ages 24-36 months, 10:30-11 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Monday, Oct. 18: Maine author Chris Van Dusen, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. Free. Tickets required. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 3.

Hebron, Monday, Oct. 18: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Hebron Academy, Old Woodman Hill Road.

Lewiston, Monday, Oct. 18: Art Van program, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Lewiston, Monday, Oct. 18: All-ages story time, 6 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Oct. 19: Preschool storytime, 10:30 a.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 2 1/2 to 5. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Auburn, Wednesday, Oct. 20: Preschool storytime, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., Auburn Public Library children’s room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Wednesday, Oct. 20: Teen anime club, 3-4 p.m., Auburn Public Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Oct. 20: Creature features, 4:30 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Oct. 20: Read to the dog, 6 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Auburn, Thursday, Oct. 21: Book discussion: Out Stealing Horses, 6-7 p.m., Library, History Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 2.

Auburn, Thursday, Oct. 21: Ghosthunters, 6-8 p.m., Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. Teens and adults. Refreshments.

Lewiston, Thursday, Oct. 21: Kids’ cooking club, 4 p.m., Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 7-14. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.