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

Carrabassett Valley, Friday, Jan. 14: Opening reception for artwork by Saskia Reinholt, 5-8 p.m., Carrabassett Public Library. Free. All are invited. Art show runs now through Feb. 9. FMI: 266-8458 or e-mail [email protected].

East Wilton, Friday, Jan. 14: Country jamboree/spotlight, 7-10 p.m., Harnden Masonic Lodge, 70 Bryant Rd. Donations at the door. FMI: 645-2472.

Wilton, Friday, Jan. 14: Infant/toddler story time, 10:30 a.m., Wilton Free Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St. FMI: 645-4831.

Farmington, Saturday, Jan. 15: Farmers market, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Grange Hall, West Farmington.

Farmington, Saturday, Jan. 15: Yard/bake sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Elks Lodge. Benefits Mt. Blue High School German exchange. Tables available for rent. FMI: 608-6980 or e-mail [email protected].

Jay, Saturday, Jan. 15: Meatloaf supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 148 Main St. Free, donations accepted. Doors open at noon. Elevator at back door.

Wilton, Saturday, Jan. 15: Chicken pie supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Harnden Masonic Hall, 70 Bryant Road. $8, under 12 $5.

Wilton, Sunday, Jan. 16: Youth music concert, 2-4 p.m., Congregational Church, 386 Main St. Admission by donation of any amount. Benefits Wilton Food Pantry. Features Franklin County Fiddlers, Middle School Show Choir, Mt. Blue Jazz Band, Mt. Blue Voices.

Chesterville, Tuesday, Jan. 18: “Argentina” informational session, 7 p.m., Town Office. Held by North Chesterville Extension Homemakers. Open to the public. FMI: 778-3156.

Farmington, Tuesday, Jan. 18: Vinie Burrows performance, 7 p.m., Nordica Auditorium, Merrill Hall. FMI: 743-2183.

Wilton, Tuesday, Jan. 18: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Wilton Free Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St. FMI: 645-4831.

Farmington, Wednesday, Jan. 19: Loaves and fish chowder, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, Farmington Falls Road. Free.

Rangeley, Wednesday, Jan. 19: Ladies/community breakfast, 7-9 a.m., BMC Diner, Richardson St. On behalf of Wilhelm Reich Museum. All are welcome. FMI: 864-5844.

Farmington, Thursday, Jan. 20: Salmon Habitat Restoration, 6-8 p.m., Town Office. Free. Open to public. FMI: Patty 592-2238 or [email protected].

Farmington, Thursday, Jan. 20: Pot roast dinner, 5-6:30 p.m., Fairbanks School, 508 Fairbanks Road. Donation. Take out available. FMI: 778-3808 or 778-4349.

Farmington, Friday, Jan. 21: Fish chowder luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Fairbanks Union Church. $6. Local delivery 778-4705.

Wilton, Friday, Jan. 21: Infant/toddler story time, 10:30 a.m., Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St. FMI: 645-4831.

Wilton, Friday, Jan. 21: Country Jamboree/Spotlight, 7-10 p.m., Harnden Masonic Lodge, 70 Bryant Road. Donation. FMI: Bing 645-2472.

Chesterville, Saturday, Jan. 22: Bean supper, 4-6 p.m., Grange Hall. $7, children $3.

Farmington, Saturday, Jan. 22: Farmers market, 9 a.m. to noon, Grange Hall.

New Sharon, Saturday, Jan. 22: Bean and casserole supper, 5-6:30 p.m., United Methodist Annex. $8, under 12 $3. Sponsored by Woman’s Society.

Rangeley, Saturday, Jan. 22: Hands-on children’s activity area, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Rangeley Inn. Jump and Slide, astronomy program, tie-dye shirts. Sponsored by The Wilhelm Reich Museum’s Discovery Room. FMI: 864-3443.

Wilton, Tuesday, Jan. 25: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Wilton Free Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St. FMI: 645-4831.

Farmington, Wednesday, Jan. 26: Loaves and Fish chowder luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, Farmington Falls Road. Free.

Farmington, Wednesday, Jan. 26: Film: “Ghost Bird”, 7-8:30 p.m., UMF, Lincoln Auditorium, Roberts Learning Center. Donations. Sponsored by Western Maine Audubon.