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, Friday, Dec. 31: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Franklin Memorial Hospital, 1 Hospital Drive.

Phillips, Friday, Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve social, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., Community Center, Depot Street. $5, 12 and under free. Music by Travis Pinkham and Revelation ’90. Elementary and middle school children must be with adult.

Wilton, Friday, Dec. 31: Passport Dinner Tour: “Phantom of the Opera,” 6 p.m., Wilson Grange. $12. Dress in finest or in costume. Reservations required. FMI: 645-2400 or [email protected].

Farmington, Saturday, Jan. 1: Farmers’ market, 9 a.m. to noon, Grange Hall.

New Sharon, Saturday, Jan. 1: Pies Plus, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Congregational Church, Cape Cod Hill Road. Preorders available for $8. FMI: 778-2366.

Salem, Sunday, Jan. 2: A&E Hill Country Music, 1:30 p.m., Community Building. Donations. Refreshments.

 Wilton, Tuesday, Jan. 4: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Wilton Free Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St. FMI: 645-4831.

Farmington, Wednesday, Jan. 5: Loaves and fish chowder lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, Farmington Falls Road. Free. FMI: 778-4429.

Rangeley, Wednesday, Jan. 5: Breakfast, 7:30-9 a.m., North Country Inn B&B, Main Street. Sponsored by Wilhelm Reich Museum. FMI: 864-2440.

Turner, Friday, Jan. 7: Pasta supper, 5-6:45 p.m., Leavitt Area High School. $6.50 or $6 in advance. Held by class of 2012. FMI: 524-2009.

Turner, Friday, Jan. 7: “The Music Man”, 7 p.m., Leavitt Area High School Auditorium, Turner Center. Adults $8. Students/senior citizens $5. FMI: 225-4115.

Wilton, Friday, Jan. 7: Boar’s Head feast, 6 p.m., St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. Adults $15, children $8. Proceeds benefit Ecumenical Heating Assistance Fund. Costumes encouraged. FMI: 778-1164.

Wilton, Friday, Jan. 7: Infant/toddler story time, 10:30 a.m., Wilton Free Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St. FMI: 645-4831.

Farmington, Saturday, Jan. 8: Farmers market, 9 a.m. to noon, Grange Hall.

Turner, Saturday, Jan. 8: “The Music Man”, 7 p.m., Leavitt Auditorium, Turner Center. Adults $8. Students/senior citizens $5. FMI: 225-4115.

Farmington, Sunday, Jan. 9: Square dance, 2-5 p.m., Cushing School. Co-hosted by Friendship Squares and Swinging Bears. Casual attire. All are welcome.

Wilton, Tuesday, Jan. 11: Pre-school story time, 10:30 a.m., Wilton Free Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St. FMI: 645-4831.

Oxford Hills area

Mechanic Falls, Friday, Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve dance, 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., American Legion Post 150. $10. Music by Dog Pile. FMI: 345-9587.

Paris, Friday, Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve dance and buffet, 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Legion Hall. $15, couple $30. Music by Jones Dance Band. Reservations and FMI: 743-7965.

Hartford, Saturday, Jan. 1: Clothing center, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Church Street, across from Community Church.

Sumner, Saturday, Jan. 1: Meatloaf supper, 5:30 p.m., Congregational Church of East Sumner. Benefits Haiti Outreach Ministries. FMI: 388-2263.

Paris, Tuesday, Jan. 4: Family game night, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or e-mail [email protected].

Norway, Wednesday, Jan. 5: Story time for ages 2-6, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.

Paris, Thursday, Jan. 6: Pre-school story time, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. Children up to age 5. FMI: 743-6994 or e-mail [email protected].

Norway, Friday, Jan. 7: 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, Firday, Jan. 7: Pres-school play group, 9:30 a.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. Ages 1-3. FMI: 743-6994 or e-mail [email protected].

Norway, Saturday, Jan. 8: Texas hold’em tournament, 1-5 p.m., Municipal Complex, 19 Danforth St. $55 entry fee. Doors open 11:30 a.m. FMI: 743-8679.

Paris, Saturday, Jan. 8: Public supper, 5 p.m., Fire Station, Western Ave. Adults, $8. Ages 4-12, $4. Ages 3 and under free. Sponsored by Paris Fire Department Auxiliary.

Paris, Saturday, Jan. 8: Roast turkey dinner, 5-6:30 p.m., Deering Memorial Methodist Church, Main and Church St. Adults, $8. Under 12, $3.50. Park behind library or town office.

Sumner, Saturday, Jan. 8: “What If?” movie showing, Congregational Church of East Sumner. FMI: 388-2263.

Bridgton, Sunday, Jan. 9: American Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Shawnee Peak Ski Resort, 119 Mountain Rd.

Fryeburg, Monday, Jan. 10: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-7 p.m., Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 857 Main St.

Paris, Tuesday, Jan. 11: Family game night, 6-7:30 p.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or e-mail [email protected].

Sumner, Saturday, Jan. 15: Service to celebrate freedom, 6:30 p.m., Congregational Church of East Sumner. FMI: 388-2263.

Rumford area

Dixfield, Monday, Jan. 3: Preschool story time, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Ludden Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.

Mexico, Monday, Jan. 3: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Public Library, 134 Main St. FMI: 364-3281 or [email protected].

Dixfield, Tuesday, Jan. 4: After-school program, 3 to 5 p.m., Ludden Memorial Library, 42 Main St.

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

Dixfield, Monday, Jan. 10: Pre-school story time, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Memorial Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.

Mexico, Monday, Jan. 10: Pre-school story time, 10 a.m., Mexico Public Library, 134 Main St. FMI: 364-3281 or e-mail [email protected].

Dixfield, Tuesday, Jan. 11: After-school program, 3-5 p.m., Ludden Memorial Library, 42 Main St.

Lewiston area

Lewiston, Friday, Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve dance, 8 p.m. to midnight, Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $35 per couple. Doors open at 7 p.m. Music by Vintage. Sponsored by Council 106. FMI: 784-2225, 754-1237 or 784-0389.

Lewiston, Friday, Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve potluck and party, 6 p.m., Catholic Center, lower level, 16 Ste. Croix St. Open to singles ages 35 and up. Sponsored by Connected Catholics. RSVP: 240-0238. FMI: www.connectedcatholicsofmaine.org.

Mechanic Falls, Friday, Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve dance, 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., American Legion Post 150. $10. Music by Dog Pile. FMI: 345-9587.

Sabattus, Friday, Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve dance, 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Jacques Cartier Club, Wales Road. $10. Doors open at 7 p.m. Music by The Trio. FMI: 375-6214.

Auburn, Monday, Jan. 3: Sweet Peas, 10:30-11 a.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Ages 24-36 months. FMI: 333-6640.

Gray, Monday, Jan. 3: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 6 p.m., Spring Meadows Country Club, 59 Lewiston Road.

Freeport, Tuesday, Jan. 4: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Pine Tree Academy, 67 Pownal Road.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Jan. 4: Kids clothes closet, 11 a.m. to noon, Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Auburn, Wednesday, Jan. 5: Teen Anime Club, 3-4 p.m., Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Wednesday, Jan. 5: Pre-school story time, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Ages 3-5. FMI: 333-6640.

Auburn, Friday, Jan. 7: Turkey supper, 5-6:30 p.m., VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $7 adults, $3 children under 10. Benefits the Veterans Programs. FMI: 782-2856.

Poland, Friday, Jan. 7: American Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Dunkin Donuts, 1385 Main St.

Turner, Friday, Jan. 7: Pasta supper, 5-6:45 p.m., Leavitt Area High School. $6.50 or $6 in advance. Held by class of 2012. FMI: 524-2009.

Turner, Friday, Jan. 7: “The Music Man”, 7 p.m., Leavitt Area High School Auditorium, Turner Center. Adults $8. Students/senior citizens $5. FMI: 225-4115.

Auburn, Saturday, Jan. 8: Sprouts, 10:30-10:50 a.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Ages up to 24 months. FMI: 333-6640.

Lewiston, Saturday, Jan. 8: Bean supper, 4-6 p.m., Holy Cross Church Hall, 1080 Lisbon St. Adults $8. Ages 12 and under $4. Take-out available. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 12,652. FMI: 754-2841 or e-mail [email protected].

Sabattus, Saturday, Jan. 8: Baked bean and casserole supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Our Lady of the Rosary Parish. Adults $6.50, children under 12 $3. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. Proceeds benefit parish programs. FMI: 375-6586.

Turner, Saturday, Jan. 8: “The Music Man”, 7 p.m., Leavitt Auditorium, Turner Center. Adults $8. Students/senior citizens $5. FMI: 225-4115.

Auburn, Sunday, Jan. 9: Public breakfast, 8-10 a.m., VFW Post 1603, Minot Ave. $5. Benefits New Auburn Little League Baseball. FMI: 784-6883.

Lewiston, Sunday, Jan. 9: Singles dance with music by Wild Horse, 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $9. Must be 21 or older. Doors open 6 p.m. FMI: 784-0389.

Auburn, Monday, Jan. 10: Sweet peas, 10:30-11 a.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Ages 24-36 months. FMI: 333-6640.

Lewiston, Monday, Jan. 10: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 1042 Lisbon St.

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