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. 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.

Rangeley, Wednesday, Nov. 3: Ladies/community breakfast, 7-9 a.m., BMC Diner. FMI: 864-5844.

New Sharon, Thursday, Nov. 4: Story hour, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Jim Ditzler Memorial Library. FMI: 779-1128.

Oxford Hills area

Norway, Wednesday, Oct. 27: Story time for ages 2-6, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.

Paris, Thursday, Oct. 28: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or e-mail [email protected].

Paris, Friday, Oct. 29: Preschool play group, 9:30 a.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. Ages 1-3. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Norway, Friday, Oct. 29: Baby boosters, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Infants up to age 2. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.

Hartford, Saturday, Oct. 30: Holiday craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Hartford Town Hall, Rte. 140. Sponsored by Hartford Community Church Women’s Group.

Hebron, Saturday, Oct. 30: Boiled dinner, 5-6:30 p.m., Hebron Community Baptist Church. $7. Dinner followed by hymn singing.

Norway, Saturday, Oct. 30: Winter market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Grange Hall, 15 Whitman St. FMI: 388-2919.

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

Oxford, Saturday, Oct. 30: Hunters breakfast, 4:30 to 7 p.m., Lake Thompson Fish and Game Association, Paine Road. $7; children under12, $4.

Oxford, Saturday, Oct. 30: Craft fair, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Oxford Public Safety Building, Rte. 26. Held by Oxford Fire Relief Organization. FMI: 539-8505.

Norway, Wednesday, Nov. 3: 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.

Locke Mills, Sunday, Oct. 31: Basket bingo, 12:30 p.m., American Legion Hall, Gore Rd. $10 for 16 games. Sponsored by First Universalist Church of West Paris. Funds go to replacing front steps of the church. FMI: 674-2481 or 527-2139.

Otisfield, Sunday, Oct. 31: Halloween party, 1-2 p.m., Community School, Powhattan Road. For children through grade 6. Must be accompanied by adult.

Otisfield, Tuesday, Nov. 2: Bake sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Otisfield Town Office, Rte. 121. Benefits Otisfield Community Hall. Food donations welcome.

Bryant Pond, Thursday, Nov. 4: Guest speaker Laurie Winsor, 2 p.m., Whitman Memorial Library. Free. Part of National Home Care and Hospice month.

Paris, Thursday, Nov. 4: 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].

Rumford area

Dixfield, Monday, Oct. 25: Preschool story time, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Memorial Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.

Mexico, Monday, Oct. 25: Preschool story hour, 10 a.m., Mexico Public Library, 134 Main St. FMI: 364-3281 or [email protected].

Mexico, Monday, Oct. 25: “The Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow” by Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers, 3:30 p.m., Calvin Lyons Hall, next to Library. Donation. FMI: 364-3281.

Mexico, Wednesday, Oct. 27: Lunch, 11:30 a.m., Town Hall. Free. Doors open at 10 a.m. Sponsored by Greater Rumford Area Ministries Pantry Service. FMI: Judy 364-7242.

Rumford, Wednesday, Oct. 27: Haddock fish fry, 4:30-6 p.m., Elks Lodge. Eat it or take out. Reserve at 364-4710, 364-3648 or 364-4022.

Rumford, Wednesday, Oct. 27: Preschool story hour, 10 a.m., Rumford Public Library, Rumford Ave. Ages 2-5. In the public room. FMI: 364-3661.

Dixfield, Saturday, Oct. 30: Harvest supper, 4-7 p.m., King Hiram Masonic Lodge #57. Adults, $7. Children under 12, $4.

Mexico, Saturday, Oct. 30: Youth on the Rock Fun Fest, 6-9 p.m., First Baptist Church, 20 Roxbury Road. Music, games, refreshments, speakers. For middle school to young adult. FMI: 364-8712.

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

Mexico, Sunday, Oct. 31: Fall family festival, 2:30-4:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, 20 Roxbury Road. Puppet show, games, refreshments, prizes. FMI: 364-8712.

Mexico, Monday, Nov. 1: Preschool story&craft hour, 10 a.m., Mexico Public Library, 134 Main St. FMI: 364-3281 or [email protected].

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

Andover, Tuesday, Nov. 2: Hunter’s supper, 5 p.m., First Congregational Church. Adults, $7. Children under 12, $5.

Mexico, Wednesday, Nov. 3: Free lunch, 11:30 a.m., Mexico Town Hall. Doors open at 10 a.m. Hosted by Greater Rumford Area Ministers Pantry Service. FMI: 364-7242.

Rumford, Wednesday, Nov. 3: Preschool story hour, 10 a.m., Rumford Public Library, Rumford Ave. Ages 2-5. In the public room. FMI: 364-3661.