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. 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, Friday, Dec. 3: Bake and craft sale, 8:30 a.m., FMH Hospital Lobby.

Farmington, Friday, Dec. 3: Holiday fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sandy River Center. FMI: 778-6591.

Wilton, Friday, Dec. 3: Passport dinner tour, 6 p.m., Wilson Grange. $12. Iceland theme. Reservation required. FMI: 645-2400 or [email protected].

Farmington, Saturday, Dec. 4: Farmers market, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Grange Hall.

Farmington, Saturday, Dec. 4: Holiday craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Elks Lodge. Hosted by Farmington Emblem Club #460. FMI: 779-1716.

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.

Jay, Saturday, Dec. 4: Bottle drive, St. Rose of Lima Parish and St. Joseph’s in Farmington. Collecting at both churches. Benefits Twinning Parish in Haiti.

Farmington, Saturday, Dec. 4: Holiday craft fair and luncheon, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., American Legion Hall. Sponsored by American Legion Auxiliary Unit #28. FMI: 778-9585.

Farmington, Saturday, Dec. 4: Haiti craft sale, before and after mass, St. Joseph’s Parish Hall. Proceeds benefit twin parish in St. Laurent, Haiti.

Livermore, Saturday, Dec. 4: Christmas at Norlands, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Washburn-Norlands Living History Center, 290 Norlands Rd. Adults $8, under 12 $4, under 6 free. FMI: 897-4366 or www.norlands.org.

New Sharon, Saturday, Dec. 4: Pies plus, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Congregational United Church of Christ, Cape Cod Hill Rd. Call to pre-order family sized pies for $8. FMI: 778-2366.

Jay, Sunday, Dec. 5: Bottle drive, St. Rose of Lima Parish and St. Joseph’s in Farmington. Collecting at both churches. Benefits Twinning Parish in Haiti.

Farmington, Sunday, Dec. 5: Haiti craft sale, before and after mass, St. Joseph’s Parish Hall. Proceeds benefit Twinning Parish in St. Laurent, Haiti.

Livermore Falls, Sunday, Dec. 5: Create a holiday centerpiece, 11 a.m., George Bunten American Legion Auxiliary Unit 10, 17 Reynolds Ave. $15. Registration required. FMI: 897-5335 or 897-4933.

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