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

Farmington, Saturday, Nov. 20: Mega home shopping party benefit, 1-4 p.m., Old South First Congregational Church, 235 Main St. Benefits the OSC table fund. FMI: 778-0424.

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.

Jay, Saturday, Nov. 20: Christmas fair and raffles, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., St. Rose of Lima parish hall. Luncheon. Proceeds from handmade Haitian crafts benefit Twinning Paris in St. Laurent, Haiti.

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.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, Nov. 20: Public supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., George Bunten American Legion Post 10, 17 Reynolds Ave. Cost is $7 for adults.

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, Wednesday, Nov. 24: Bake sale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Pinewood Terrace, 136 Rosewood Dr. To benefit resident activities. FMI: 779-0511.

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.

Turner, Tuesday, Nov. 30: Silent auction, 12-7 p.m., Leavitt Institute Building, 98 Matthews Way. FMI: 225-3501.

Farmington, Wednesday, Dec. 1: Auction, 6-8 p.m., Mt. Blue Middle School cafeteria. Viewing 5-6 p.m.

Rangeley, Wednesday, Dec. 1: Ladies/community breakfast, 7:30-9 a.m., Farm House Inn, south on Rte. 4. All are welcome. Served by Tina Marie. FMI: 864-5805.

New Sharon, Thursday, Dec. 2: Story hour, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Jim Ditzler Memorial Library. FMI: 779-1128.

Turner, Thursday, Dec 2: Silent auction, 12-7 p.m., Library’s Leavitt Institute Building, 98 Matthews Way. FMI: Joan 225-3501.

Farmington, Saturday, Dec. 4: Chester Greenwood luncheon and cookie walk, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Henderson Memorial Baptist Church, corner of Academy and Main streets. Meals $6; cookie walk $2.50.