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

Farmington, Wednesday, Dec. 1: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-5 p.m., University of Maine, 246 Main St.

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.

Farmington, Thursday, Dec. 2: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-5 p.m., University of Maine, 246 Main St.

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.

Livermore Falls, Friday, Dec. 3: “Annie”, 7 p.m., Livermore Falls High School stage. $5.

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.

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.

Farmington, Saturday, Dec. 4: Hot drinks for sale, before Chester Greenwood Day parade, Main Street, near Trask Jewelers. Sponsored by Henderson Memorial Baptist Church.

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.

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.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, Dec. 4: “Annie”, 7 p.m., Livermore Falls High School stage. $5.

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.

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

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.

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.

Livermore Falls, Sunday, Dec. 5: Holiday open house, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., American Legion Auxiliary Unit 10. FMI: Gail 897-5335 or Sheila 897-4933.

Salem, Sunday, Dec. 5: A&E’s Hill Country Music, 1:30 p.m., Community Building. Donation. Sponsored by Pine Tree Club.

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

Wilton, Wednesday, Dec. 8: Homeschoolers book sharing group, 2-3:30 p.m., Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St. FMI: 645-4831.

Farmington, Thursday, Dec. 9: “A Child’s Christmas in Wales” by Dylan Thomas, 7 p.m., Farmington Public Library, 117 Academy St. Read by John Rosenwald. FMI: 778-4312 or www.farmington.lib.me.us.

Turner, Thursday, Dec. 9: Silent auction, 12-7 p.m., Leavitt Institute Building, 98 Matthews Way. FMI: 225-3501.

Farmington, Saturday, Dec. 11: Farmers market, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Farmington Grange Hall.

Farmington, Saturday, Dec. 11: Holiday fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fairbanks Union Church, 583 Fairbanks Rd. FMI: 778-3208.

Farmington, Saturday, Dec. 11: Roast loin of pork luncheon, 12-1 p.m., Old South First Congregational Church. Free. For local delivery, call 778-0424 during the week or 778-4438 the morning of the luncheon.

Farmington, Saturday, Dec. 11: “Come and See What’s Happenin’ in the Barn” Gaither-style Christmas program, 6:30 p.m., Farmington Baptist Church, 194 Whittier Road. FMI: 779-0731.

Turner, Saturday, Dec. 11: Silent auction, 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., Leavitt Institute Building, 98 Matthews Way. FMI: 225-3501.

Turner, Monday, Dec. 13: American Red Cross blood drive, 7:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m., Leavitt High school, 21 Matthews Way.