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

Farmington, Tuesday, Dec. 14: Book signing of “Libby’s Loons” by author Nancy Prince and illustrator Luanne Wrenn, both of Wilton, 7 p.m., Devaney, Doak & Garrett Book Sellers, 193 Broadway.

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.

Jay, Saturday, Dec. 18: Turkey pot pie supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 148 Main St. Donations accepted. Doors open at noon.

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, 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].

West Paris, Friday, Dec. 17: “One Woman’s Journey: the Art of Jane Porter Gibson”, 5-7 p.m., Public Library. FMI: 674-2004.

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.

Waterford, Saturday, Dec. 18: Caroling and open house, 7 p.m., Waterford common and Library. Refreshments, Santa, music by Backroom Brass.

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].

Norway, Wednesday, Dec. 22: Story time for ages 2-6, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308.

Rumford area

Mexico, Monday, Dec. 13: Student painting exhibit, 4-7 p.m., University College, 3 Brown St.

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.

Mexico, Wednesday, Dec. 22: Lunch, 11:30 a.m., Town Hall. Free. Sponsored by Greater Rumford Area Ministers Pantry Service. Doors open at 10 a.m. FMI: Judy 364-7242.

Rumford, Wednesday, Dec. 22: Story time for ages 2-5, 10 a.m., Library Public Room, 56 Rumford Ave. FMI: 364-3661.Dixfield, Monday, Dec. 13: Preschool story time, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.

Lewiston area

Auburn, Monday, Dec. 13: Mom’s morning out, 9;30-11 a.m., Library, Maggie Trafton Program Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Monday, Dec. 13: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m. Hilton Garden Inn, 14 Great Falls.

Lewiston, Monday, Dec. 13: All-ages story time, 6 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Lewiston, Monday, Dec. 13: Blood drive, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., City Hall, 27 Pine St. Walk-ins welcome. Appointment: Tammy 513-3000 ext. 3268.

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

Auburn, Tuesday, Dec. 14: Classic film “White Christmas”, 2 p.m., Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. $.50. Especially for seniors but all welcome. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburn.public.library.org.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Dec. 14: American Red Cross blood drive, 7 a.m. to noon, St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center, 95 Campus Ave.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Dec. 14: Kids Clothes Closet, 11 a.m. to noon, The Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Dec. 14: Story time for ages 2 1/2-5, 10:30 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Dec. 14: Read to the Dog, 4:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Reserve a spot at 513-3133.

Auburn, Wednesday, Dec. 15: Teen Anime Club, 3-4 p.m., Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburn.public.library.org.

Auburn, Wednesday, Dec. 15: Holiday concert by Auburn Community Band, 7-8:15 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, Great Falls Plaza. Free. FMI: Auburn Rec. Dept. 333-6601 ext. 2108.

Lewiston, Thursday, Dec. 16: Kids’ cooking club, 4 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 7-14. Sign up in advance. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Lewiston, Friday, Dec. 17: Story time for ages 0-2 1/2, 10:30 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Auburn, Saturday, Dec. 18: Make a gingerbread house, 9:30-11 a.m., Library, Maggie Trafton Program Room, 49 Spring St. Ages 6-12. Registration required, 333-6640 ext. 3.

Auburn, Saturday, Dec. 18: Bean and American chop suey supper, 4:30-5:30 p.m., St. Louis Church basement, Third Street. $6, 12 and under $3.

Bowdoinham, Saturday, Dec. 18: Holiday Funky Formal Contradance, 8-11 p.m., Town Hall, 3 School St. $8. Door prizes, treats. Beginners workshop 7:30 p.m. FMI: 666-3090 or 666-3709.

Lewiston, Saturday, Dec. 18: Read to the Dog, noon by appointment, Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. To reserve a spot, call 513-3133.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Dec. 18: Bean supper, 5-6 p.m., Amvets Post 6. Adults $7, under 12 $3, under 6 free.

Lewiston, Sunday, Dec. 19: Dance with music by Patio Cowboy, 7-11 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $8. Doors open at 6 p.m. FMI: 784-0389.

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.

Lewiston, Monday, Dec. 20: Holiday sing-along and story time, 6:15 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Free. Bring goodies to share. Tickets and FMI: 513-3133.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Dec. 21: Preschool storytime, 10:30 a.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 2 1/2 to 5. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Dec. 21: Kids clothes closet, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Dec. 21: Read to the dog, 4:30 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Auburn, Wednesday, Dec. 22: Teen movie: viewers’ choice, 3-4:30 p.m., Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.Lewiston, Thursday, Dec. 16: Kids clothes closet, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.