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

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.

Carthage, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 22-23: Haunted hay ride and haunted house, 6:30 p.m., Blue Moose Campground. $5. Not recommended for children. Reservations: 562-4908.

Farmington, Friday, Oct. 22: Bake sale, 8:30 a.m. until sold out, Franklin Memorial Hospital Lobby. Sponsored by Auxiliary.

Farmington, Friday, Oct. 22: Farmers market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Front Street.

Phillips, Friday, Oct. 22: Chicken supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Phillips Middle School. $7, 12 and under $5. Sponsored by Phillips Community of Christian Women.

Wilton, Friday, Oct. 22: Infant/toddler story time, 10:30 a.m., Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St. FMI: 645-4831.

Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 23: Farmers market, 8 a.m. to noon, courthouse parking lot, Main Street.

Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 23: Harvest dance, 7-11 p.m., Elk’s Lodge. $20 couple. Music by The Legends. Sponsored by Farmington Emblem Club. Tickets: Mooseville, 778-4726 or through members.

Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 23: Spaghetti supper, 4-6 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, Farmington Falls Road. Donations benefits Carter Gentle

Livermore Falls, Saturday, Oct. 23: Concert by Martin Swinger, 7-9 p.m., Murray Hall. $5, children $2, family maximum $15. Benefits Tri-Town Ministerial Fuel Fund.

Temple, Saturday, Oct. 23: Open house, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Koviashuvik Local Living School, Lake Drive. Free. Tours at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. FMI: 778-0318.

Phillips, Saturday, Oct. 23: Chinese auction, 1 p.m., Phillips Elementary School. Doors open at 10 a.m. Concession stand run by students. Donations: Tammie 639-4320.

Carthage, Sunday, Oct. 24: Children’s haunted house and hay ride, 2 p.m., Blue Moose Campground. $5. Reservations: 562-4908.

Jay, Sunday, Oct. 24: MCMA country Sunday, 1-5 p.m., Jay Community Building, 13 Community Drive. Adults, $7. Members and seniors, $6. Under 12, free. FMI: 645-2472.

Farmington, Tuesday, Oct. 26: Farmers market, 2-6 p.m., Front Street.

Farmington, Monday through Friday, Oct. 26-29: Halloween mask making, 3 p.m., Everyone’s Resource Depot, UMF campus, Education Center Room 009. $1. All ages. FMI: 678-2011.

Wilton, Tuesday, Oct. 26: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Public Library. FMI: 645-4831.

Farmington, Thursday, Oct. 28: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-6 p.m., Franklin Memorial Hospital, 1 Hospital Drive.

JFarmington, Friday, Oct. 29: Sandy River farmers’ market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Front St., between Better Living Center and Narrow Gauge Cinema.

Wilton, Friday, Oct. 29: Infant/toddler story time, 10:30 a.m., Wilton Free Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St. FMI: 645-4831.

Wilton, Friday, Oct. 29: Window painting, 3:30-5:30 p.m., downtown Wilton. Free. Sponsored by Rocky Hill Landscaping & Nursery. FMI: 645-5381.

Farmington, Friday, Oct. 29: Haunted maze, 6-9 p.m., Sandy River Farms, 755 Farmington Falls Road. $6. Adult supervision for children under 12. Sponsored by Farmington Fire-Rescue Benevolent Association. FMI: www.sandyriverfarms.com or www.farmingtonfirerescue.net.

East Wilton, Friday, Oct. 29: Passport dinner tour to Transylvania, 6 p.m., Wilson Grange, across from Shelly’s Hometown. $12. Reservation required. FMI: 645-2400 or e-mail [email protected].

Farmington, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 29-30: Haunted Maze, 6-9 p.m., 755 Farmington Falls Road, Route 2. $6. Not recommended for children under 12. Sponsored by Farmington Fire-Rescue Benevolent Association and Sandy River Farms.

Jay, Saturday, Oct. 30: Hunters breakfast, 4:30-9 a.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, Rte. 4. FMI: 897-2412.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, Oct. 30: Public supper, 4:30-6 p.m., George Bunten Post 10 American Legion, 17 Reynolds Ave.

West Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 30: Hunter’s breakfast, 5-9 a.m., Elks Lodge, 120 School St. $6.

Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 30: Farmers’ market, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Main St., courthouse parking lot.

Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 30: Holiday fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Carrabec Elementary School. FMI: 635-3459.

Rangeley, Saturday, Oct. 30: Halloween dinner & silent auction, 5-7 p.m., Church of the Good Shepherd, 2614 Main St. Adults, $8. Children under 10, $4. Fundraiser for Lakeside Roof. FMI: 864-3381.

Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 30: Haunted maze, 6-9 p.m., Sandy River Farms, 755 Farmington Falls Road. $6. Adult supervision for children under 12. Sponsored by Farmington Fire-Rescue Benevolent Association. FMI: www.sandyriverfarms.com or www.farmingtonfirerescue.net.

Salem, Saturday, Oct. 30: Craft show, demonstration and food sale, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Community Building. Sponsored by Pine Tree Club. FMI: 678-2011.

Chesterville, Sunday, Oct. 31: Halloween party, 6:30 p.m., Town Office. Free. Costume parade, hayride, haunted house, games, food. Sponsored by Auxiliary. FMI: 778-2689.

Wilton, Tuesday, Nov. 2: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St. FMI: 645-4831.