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, 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.

Farmington, Thursday through Saturday, Dec. 9-11: Play: “Good Medicine”, 7 p.m., UMF Alumni Theatre. Donations benefit Casa Materna. Post-play discussion Dec. 10.

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

Farmington, Saturday, Dec. 11: Farmers market, 9 a.m. to noon, 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, noon to 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.

Jay, Saturday, Dec. 11: Benefit Christmas bazaar, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Friends Together Peer Support Center. Proceeds will be used for activity programs for

Jay, Saturday, Dec. 11: Cantata “Bethlehem’s Light”, 6:30 p.m., Jay Baptist Church. Refreshments.

Phillips, Saturday, Dec. 11: Children’s Christmas talent show, 6 p.m., Community Center, Depot St. Free.

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

Turner, Saturday, Dec. 11: Winter festival, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Leavitt Institute Building. Santa, refreshments, crafts, horse-drawn wagon rides, lunch 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Wilton, Saturday, Dec. 11: Santa’s workshop, 9-11 a.m., St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, corner of School and High St. Kids shop for their parents. Nothing over $1. FMI: 645-2639.

Farmington, Sunday, Dec. 12: Play: “Good Medicine”, 2 p.m., UMF Alumni Theatre. Donations benefit Casa Materna.

Farmington, Sunday, Dec. 12: Christmas carol sing-along, 3 p.m., Old South First Congregational Church, Main Street. Donations. Bake sale, quilt raffle. Benefits FAEM Fuel Assistance Fund.

Jay, Sunday, Dec. 12: Cantata “Bethlehem’s Light”, 10:30 a.m. worship service, Jay Baptist Church.

New Sharon, Sunday, Dec. 12: Christmas Cantata “The Splendor of Christmas”, 7 p.m., United Methodist Church. Free. Refreshments by Woman’s Society.

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

Rangeley, Wednesday, Dec. 15: Community breakfast, 7-9 a.m., Ginger Bread House, Route 4. FMI: 864-3602.

New Sharon, Thursday, Dec. 16: Story hour, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Jim Ditzler Memorial Library. FMI: 779-1128.

Farmington, Friday, Dec. 17: Fish chowder luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Fairbanks Union Church, 583 Fairbanks Road. $6. Local delivery 778-4705.

Salem, Friday, Dec. 17: “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas”, 6:30 p.m., Mt. Abram High School. $5, ages 5-12 and seniors $3.

Farmington, Saturday, Dec. 18: Farmers’ market, 9 a.m. to noon, Grange Hall.

Salem, Saturday, Dec. 18: “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas”, 2 p.m., Mt. Abram High School. $5, ages 5-12 and seniors $3.

Chesterville, Sunday, Dec. 19: Children’s Christmas party, 2-4 p.m., Town Office. Free. Santa, caroling, refreshments. Sponsored by North Chesterville Extension Homemakers.

Oxford Hills area

Paris, Thursday, Dec. 9: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. Infants up to age 5. FMI: 843-6994 or e-mail [email protected].

Paris, Thursday, Dec. 9: Christmas party, 7 p.m., Paris Cape Historical Society, Route 26. All welcome. Refreshments.

Norway, Friday, Dec. 10: Baby boosters, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Infants up to age 2. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.

Paris, Friday, Dec. 10: Preschool play group, 9:30 a.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. Ages 1-3. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Paris, Friday, Dec. 10: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., South Paris Legion Hall. $5.

Bridgton, Saturday, Dec. 11: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot St.

Hebron, Saturday, Dec. 11: New England boiled dinner, 5-6:30, Community Baptist Church, Station Road. $7, 6-12 $3.50, 5 and under free. Hymn sing at 6 p.m. in sanctuary.

Norway, Saturday, Dec. 11: Winter market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Grange Hall, 15 Whitman St. FMI: 388-2919.

Otisfield, Saturday, Dec. 11: Nutcracker Christmas fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Free Baptist Church, Rayville Road, off Route 121. Benefits Scholarship Fund.

Otisfield, Saturday, Dec. 11: Turkey dinner, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Community School, Powhattan Road. $5, seniors $4, 12 and under $3, under 3 free. Tickets at door or in advance at school.

Otisfield, Saturday, Dec. 11: Tree lighting, 7 p.m., Town Office, Route 121. Baked goods, Santa. Donate baked goods Friday during business hours.

Oxford, Saturday, Dec. 11: Visit from Santa and friends, 11 a.m., Oxford School.

Oxford, Saturday, Dec. 11: Visit from Santa and friends, 9:30 a.m., C.N. Brown.

Harrison, Saturday, Dec. 11: Rabies clinic, 1-3 p.m., fire station. $10. Proof of prior rabies vaccine required.

Paris, Saturday, Dec. 11: Teddy Bear square dance, 7 p.m., Oxford Hills Middle School, 100 Pine St. $6, non-dancers free. Stuffed toy donations benefit the Right Start for Kids program. FMI: Sue 577-6894 or Eleanor 782-4050.

Harrison, Sunday, Dec. 12: Public breakfast, 8:30-10:30 a.m., VFW Post #9328, Waterford Rd.

Mechanic Falls, Sunday, Dec. 12: Breakfast with Santa, 8-11 a.m., American Legion Unit 150. $5. Children 5 and under free.

Norway, Sunday, Dec. 12: Christmastide concert, 3 p.m., Second Congregational Church, Main St. Free. Featuring Vocal Choir and English Hand Bells. Snow date Dec. 19.

Paris, Monday, Dec. 13: Seasonal story time, 4 p.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. All ages. Dreidel game. FMI: 743-6994.

Paris, Tuesday, Dec. 14: Family game night, 6-7:30 p.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Norway, Wednesday, Dec. 15: Story time for ages 2-6, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.

Bethel, Thursday and Friday, Dec. 16-17: “A Christmas Carol”, 7 p.m., Helen C. Berry Auditorium, Telstar Regional School, Route 26. Free. FMI: 824-2136.

Oxford, Thursday, Dec. 16: Visit from Santa and friends, 7:30 a.m., Kiwanis Breakfast.

Paris, Thursday, Dec. 16: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. Infants up to age 5. FMI: 743-6994 or e-mail [email protected].

Waterford, Thursday, Dec. 16: Community supper, 6 p.m., Wilkins Community House, Plummer Hill Road. Bring your favorite dish to share. FMI: 583-6677.

Mechanic Falls, Friday, Dec. 17: Texas hold’em tournament, 6 p.m., American Legion Post 150. $30. FMI: 345-9587.

Norway, Friday, Dec. 17: Baby Boosters for ages 0-2, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308.

Otisfield, Friday, Dec. 17: Fourth Friday food pantry, 1-5 p.m., East Otisfield Free Baptist Church, Rayville Road. FMI: 539-4619.

Oxford, Friday, Dec. 17: Visit with Santa, 7 p.m., Oxford Nightlife.

Paris, Friday, Dec. 17: Preschool play group for ages 1-3, 9:30 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Norway, Saturday, Dec. 18: Winter market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Grange Hall, 15 Whitman St. FMI: 388-2919.

Bethel, Saturday, Dec. 18: “A Christmas Carol”, 2 and 7 p.m., Helen C. Berry Auditorium, Telstar Regional School, Route 26. Free. FMI: 824-2136.

Norway, Saturday and Sunder, Dec. 18-19: Christmas open house, 12-4 p.m., Responsible Pet Care and Pawsibilities Thrift Shoppe, 132 Waterford Road. Donations. Prizes, refreshments, cats and kittens.

Oxford, Saturday, Dec. 18: Visit with Santa, 10:30 a.m., Hannaford.

Paris, Saturday, Dec. 18: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall. $5.

Paris, Saturday, Dec. 18: Ticket auction, 5 p.m., Oxford Hills High School, 256 Main St. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. To benefit the Oxford Fair. Snow date Dec. 19.

Paris, Saturday, Dec. 18: Ticket auction, 5 p.m., Oxford Hills High School, 256 Main St. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. To benefit the Oxford Fair. Snow date Dec. 19.

Locke Mills, Sunday, Dec. 19: Christmas Cantata “Rise Up! A New Light A-Comin”, 4 p.m., Union Church. Refreshments follow by the Ladies Circle.

Mechanic Falls, Sunday, Dec. 19: Breakfast with Santa, 8-11 a.m., American Legion Unit 150. $5. Children 5 and under free.

Buckfield, Monday, Dec. 20: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Masonic Lodge, 5 High St.

Paris, Monday, Dec. 20: Seasonal stories and make decorations, 4 p.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994.

Paris, Tuesday, Dec. 21: Family game night, 6-7:30 p.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or e-mail [email protected].

Rumford area

Rumford, Friday, Dec. 10: Meat pie luncheon, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Elks Lodge. $8.50. Takeout available. Use side entrance. Order and FMI: Sandee 364-2548 or 418-9650 or Lodge 364-4022.

Rumford, Friday, Dec. 10: Murder Mystery holiday party and dinner, 6 p.m., Elks Lodge. Reservations by Dec. 8. FMI: 364-4022 or 364-7081.

Andover, Saturday, Dec. 11: Craft fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., fire station. Doors open for crafters at 9 a.m. Santa arrives at 1 p.m. Call to reserve a table. FMI: 392-1140.

Mexico, Sunday, Dec. 12: “One King” Christmas cantata, 6 p.m., First Baptist Church, 20 Roxbury Road.

Dixfield, Monday, Dec. 13: Preschool story time, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.

Mexico, Monday, Dec. 13: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Public Library, 134 Main St. FMI: 364-3281 or [email protected].

Mexico, Wednesday, Dec. 15: Lunch, 11:30 a.m., Town Hall. Free. Doors open at 10 a.m. Sponsored by Greater Rumford Area Ministers Pantry Service. FMI: Judy 364-7242.

Rumford, Wednesday, Dec. 15: Story time for ages 2-5, 10 a.m., Library Public Room, 56 Rumford Ave. FMI: 364-3661.

Bethel, Thursday and Friday, Dec. 16-17: “A Christmas Carol”, 7 p.m., Helen C. Berry Auditorium, Telstar Regional School, Route 26. Free. FMI: 824-2136.

Bethel, Saturday, Dec. 18: “A Christmas Carol”, 2 and 7 p.m., Helen C. Berry Auditorium, Telstar Regional School, Route 26. Free. FMI: 824-2136.

Dixfield, Monday, Dec. 20: Preschool story time, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.

Mexico, Monday, Dec. 20: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Public Library, 134 Main St. FMI: 364-3281 or [email protected].

Rumford, Tuesday, Dec. 21: American Red Cross blood drive, 8:15 a.m. to 2 p.m., Mountain Valley High School, 799 Hancock St.