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, Tuesday, Nov. 9: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Wilton Free Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St. FMI: 645-4831.

Farmington, Wednesday, Nov. 10: Forest restoration and climate change presentation, 7-9 p.m., University of Maine, Thomas Auditorium, Ricker Hall, High St. Free. FMI: [email protected] or 592-2238.

Wilton, Wednesday, Nov. 10: Homeschoolers book sharing group, 2-3:30 p.m., Wilton Free Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St. Grades K-6 and 7-12. FMI: 645-4831.

Turner, Thursday, Nov. 11: Silent auction, 12-7 p.m., Leavitt Institute Building, 98 Matthew Way. Sponsored by Turner Public Library. FMI: Joan 225-3501.

Farmington, Friday, Nov. 12: Spaghetti dinner and silent auction, 5-7 p.m., Old South Church. $6, children $4. Benefits Franklin County Animal Shelter. Tickets at door and shelter, 550 Industry Road. FMI: 778-2638.

Readfield, Friday, Nov. 12: Ham dinner, 5-7 p.m., St. Andrew’s Episcopal church, 16 Church Road. $8, children $4, family $20.

Wilton, Friday, Nov. 12: Infant/toddler story time, 10:30 a.m., Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St. FMI: 645-4831.

Chesterville, Saturday, Nov. 13: Hunters breakfast, 5:30-9 a.m., Town Hall, Dutch Gap Road and Pope Road. Adults $5, children $2.50. FMI: 778-3513.

Farmington, Saturday, Nov. 13: Great Charity Auction, preview 5:30-7 p.m., UMF North Dining Hall. Benefits United Way of Tri-Valley Area. FMI: 778-5048.

Farmington, Saturday, Nov. 13: Percussion ensemble “Inanna, Sisters in Rhythm,” 7:30 p.m., UMF, Nordica Auditorium. $9, seniors $7, 16 and under free. Sponsored by Arts Institute of Western Maine. FMI: 778-3722.

Farmington, Saturday, Nov. 13: Dance, 8 p.m. to midnight, Elks Lodge. $10. Tickets at Madore Market or at door. Music by Crossin’ Mason Dixon. Benefits veterans projects. FMI: 778-6761.

Farmington, Saturday, Nov. 13: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Fairbanks School Meeting House, Route 4. Benefits Storage Shed. Tables and FMI: 778-3808 or 778-3267.

Farmington, Saturday, Nov. 13: Farmers market, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Farmington Grange Hall.

Farmington, Saturday, Nov. 13: Community luncheon, 12-1 p.m., Old South First Congregational Church. Free. Delivery available. FMI: 778-0424 or 778-4438.

Jay, Saturday, Nov. 13: Roast turkey supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 148 Main St. Free. Donations welcome. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. FMI: 779-6951.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, Nov. 13: Performance by Glorification Singers, 4:30 p.m., Eaton Memorial United Methodist Church.

New Sharon, Saturday, Nov. 13: Baked bean supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Franklin Lodge #123, Rte. 2.

Phillips, Saturday, Nov. 13: Hunters’ breakfast, 4:30-9 a.m., Phillips Elementary School. Adults $6, under 12 $4. Benefits 8th grade class trip to Quebec in spring.

Rangeley, Saturday, Nov. 13: Holiday fair, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Good Shepherd Church. Lunch 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sponsored by Episcopal Church Women.

Salem, Saturday, Nov. 13: Hunters baked bean supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Salem Community Building. Adults $6, seniors $5, ages 5-12 $4, family $18, under 5 free. Sponsored by Salem Pine Tree Club. Benefits children’s Christmas party.

Strong, Saturday, Nov. 13: Holiday fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Strong Elementary School. FMI: 684-3521.

Turner, Saturday, Nov. 13: Craft and bake sale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Turner Center Universalist Church, Route 117. Lunch available.

Turner, Saturday, Nov. 13: Silent auction, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Leavitt Institute Building, 98 Matthew Way. Sponsored by Turner Public Library. FMI: Joan 225-3501.

Turner, Saturday, Nov. 13: Pot luck supper for landowners, 5 p.m., BQMC Hall, Route 219. Sponsored by Turner Ridge Riders Snowmobile Club. FMI: Ed 225-2072.

Industry, Sunday, Nov. 14: Open house, 2-4 p.m., Clearwater Food Pantry, Rte. 184. FMI: 778-2580.

Chesterville, Monday, Nov. 15: “A Matter of Balance”, 7 p.m., Town Office. Free. Light refreshments. Bring yoga mat. Sponsored by North Chesterville Extension Homemakers. FMI: 778-3156.

Turner, Tuesday, Nov. 16: Silent auction, 12-7 p.m., Leavitt Institute Building, 98 Matthew Way. Sponsored by Turner Public Library. FMI: Joan 225-3501.

Wilton, Tuesday, Nov. 16: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Wilton Free Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St. FMI: 645-4831.

Farmington, Thursday, Nov. 18: Public baked bean supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Trinity V.M.C.

New Sharon, Thursday, Nov. 18: Story hour, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Jim Ditzler Memorial Library. FMI: 779-1128.

Turner, Thursday, Nov. 18: Silent auction, 12-7 p.m., Leavitt Institute Building library, 98 Matthews Way. Sponsored by Turner Public Library. FMI: 225-3501.

Farmington, Friday, Nov. 19: Fish chowder luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Fairbanks Union Church. Donation of $6. FMI: 778-2809.

Wilton, Friday, Nov. 19: Infant/toddler story time, 10:30 a.m., Wilton Free Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St. FMI: 645-4831.

Farmington, Saturday, Nov. 20: Farmers market, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Grange Hall.

Jay, Saturday, Nov. 20: Christmas fair, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., St. Rose of Lima. Lunch at 11 a.m.

New Sharon, Saturday, Nov. 20: Holiday bazaar, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., United Methodist Vestry. Snacks and lunch available. Sponsored by Women’s Society of the Church.

New Vineyard, Saturday, Nov. 20: Craft fair, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Smith Hall. Hosted by New Vineyard Library. FMI: 652-2155.

Turner, Saturday, Nov. 20: Silent auction, 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., library in Leavitt Institute Building, 98 Matthews Way.

Wilton, Saturday, Nov. 20: Christmas craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Expo, Rte. 156. Sponsored by Mt. Blue High School. FMI: 778-4726.

Farmington, Saturday, Nov. 27: Holiday decorations and gift sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fairbanks School Meeting House, Route 4. Donations. FMI: 778-3808.