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, 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.

Chesterville, Tuesday, Jan. 25: “Argentina” informational session, 7 p.m., Town Office. Held by North Chesterville Extension Homemakers. Open to the public. FMI: 778-3156.

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.

New Sharon, Thursday, Jan. 27: Story hour, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Jim Ditzler Memorial Library. FMI: 779-1128.

Rangeley, Friday and Saturday, Jan. 28-29: Winter Diva show, 7 p.m., Moose Alley. Tickets at Chamber of Commerce. Benefits Rangeley Lakes Regional School Class of 2011. Reservations: 864-5364.

Wilton, Friday, Jan. 28: Infant/toddler story time, 10:30 a.m., Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St. FMI: 645-4831.

Wilton, Friday, Jan. 28: Passport Dinner Tour: Evening in Tuscany, 6 p.m., Wilson Grange, 1338 Main St. $12. Reservations required. FMI: Chris 645-2400 or [email protected].

Wilton, Friday, Jan. 28: Country Jamboree/Spotlight, 7-10 p.m., Harnden Masonic Lodge, 70 Bryant Pond. Donations. FMI: Bing 645-2472.

Farmington, Saturday, Jan. 29: Farmers market, 9 a.m. to noon, Grange Hall.

Wilton, Saturday, Jan. 29: W.E.C.O. supper, 5-6:30 p.m., United Methodist Church. Donations accepted for mission projects of the churches. Open to the public. FMI: 645-2190.

Rangeley, Sunday, Jan. 30: Winter Diva show, 2 p.m., Moose Alley. Tickets at Chamber of Commerce. Benefits Rangeley Lakes Regional School Class of 2011. Reservations: 864-5364.

Wilton, Tuesday, Feb. 1: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Wilton Free Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St. FMI: 645-4831.

Farmington, Wednesday, Feb. 2: Loaves & Fish chowder lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, Farmington Falls Road. Free. No school, no chowder. FMI: 778-4429.

Farmington, Wednesday, Feb. 2: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., University of Maine.

Rangeley, Wednesday, Feb. 2: Breakfast, 7-9 a.m., Sweet Dreams, Main Street. Sponsored by Wilhelm Reich Museum. FMI: 864-5678.

Phillips, Sunday, Feb. 6: Indoor yard sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Public Library, Main Street. FMI: 639-2665 or Winona 639-4296.