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

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.

Strong, Friday, Nov. 19: Book, bake and craft sale, 3-7 p.m., Forster Memorial Building. Quilt raffle at 6:30 p.m. Benefits Public Library.

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.

Industry, Saturday, Nov. 20: Christmas bazaar, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Town Hall. Raffles, cookie walk, luncheon. Benefits United in Christ Presbyterian Church. Table rental: 778-6722.

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

Livermore, Saturday, Nov. 20: Harvest supper, 5:30 p.m., North Livermore Baptist Church. Followed by a concert by The LaClaire Family, 7 p.m. FMI: 897-3165.

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.

Rangeley, Saturday, Nov. 20: Craft fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Rangeley Congregational Church, High St. Lunch served by Capital Campaign Committee 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Little Mountain School space.

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.

Wilton, Saturday, Nov. 20: Book sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Western Maine Expo, Weld St. Held by Wilton Free Public Library.

Farmington, Tuesday, Nov. 23: Pie and bread sale, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Cascade Brook School library. FMI: 441-1595 or e-mail [email protected].

Farmington, Tuesday, Nov. 23: “Books are fun” sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Franklin Memorial Hospital. Open to the public. Not just books. FMI: 778-4726.

Farmington, Wednesday, Nov. 24: Books Are Fun sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Franklin Memorial Hospital, Bass Room. Sponsored by Auxiliary. FMI: 778-4726.

Farmington, Wednesday, Nov. 24: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Aubuchon Hardware, 361 Wilton Road.

Farmington, Thursday, Nov. 25: Thanksgiving dinner, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Mt. Blue High School, 129 Seamon Rd. Free. Sponsored by Augusta Valley Scottish Rite Masons. Home delivery or eat in. FMI: 779-9060.

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.

Farmington, Saturday, Nov. 27: Farmers’ market, 9 a.m. to noon, West Farmington Grange Hall.

Kingfield, Saturday, Nov. 27: Holiday fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Kingfield Elementary School.

Mount Vernon, Saturday, Nov. 27: Christmas Fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Community Center and Masonic Hall.

Turner, Saturday, Nov. 27: Silent auction, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Leavitt Institute Building Library, 98 Matthews Way. FMI: Joan 225-3501.