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, March 4: Artists of the Month open house: Stan Keirstead and his art class, 4-7 p.m., SugarWood Gallery, 248 Broadway. Refreshments. FMI: 778-9105.

Phillips, Friday, March 4: Penny sale auction drawings, 5 p.m., Phillips Public Library. FMI: 639-2665.

Wilton, Friday, March 4: Infant/toddler story time, 10:30 a.m., Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St. FMI: 645-4831.

Wilton, Friday, March 4: Country Jamboree/Spotlight, 7-10 p.m., Harnden Masonic Lodge, 70 Bryant Road. Donations. FMI: Bing 645-2472.

Farmington, Saturday, March 5: Farmers market, 9 a.m. to noon, Grange Hall.

Farmington, Saturday, March 5: New England boiled dinner, 5-6:30 p.m., Henderson Memorial Baptist Church, Academy Street. $7, under 12 $5.

Jay, Saturday, March 5: Longaberger basket bingo, 1 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall. $20. Doors open at 11 a.m. FMI: Ray 897-5520.

Chesterville, Sunday, March 6: Talk by author Luann Yetter, 2 p.m., Town Hall, Pope Road. Free. Refreshments. Program: “Scenes from the History of Chesterville and Surrounds.” Sponsored by Heritage Society. FMI: 778-3513.

Livermore Falls, Sunday, March 6: Classical guitar and jazz concert, 6 p.m., Eaton Memorial United Methodist Church, corner of Knapp and Church St. Free.

Phillips, Sunday, March 6: Penny sale auction drawings, 12 p.m., Phillips Public Library. FMI: 639-2665.

Salem, Sunday, March 6: A&E Hill Country Music, 1:30 p.m., Community Building. Donations. Refreshments. Hosted by Salem Pine Tree Club.

Wilton, Sunday, March 6: Square dance, 2-5 p.m., Cushing School. Hosted by Friendship Squares. All are welcome.

Farmington, Monday, March 7: Concert by University Singers of UMO, 7 p.m., UMF Nordica Auditorium. Free. Open to the public. Hosted by Mt. Blue Music Department and Mt. Blue Music Boosters. FMI: 778-3561 or 778-5215.

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, March 8: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-6 p.m., Murray Hall.

Wilton, Tuesday, March 8: Pre-school story time, 10:30 a.m., Wilton Free Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St. FMI: 645-4831.

Farmington, Wednesday, March 9: Loaves & Fish chowder, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, Farmington Falls Road. Free. FMI: 778-4429.

Farmington, Wednesday, March 9: Comedian Bob Marley, 7 p.m., UMF Dearborn Gymnasium. $15. Benefits UMF baseball and softball teams. Tickets at Olsen Student Center, Everyday Music and athletics.umf.maine.edu.

Wilton, Wednesday, March 9: Homeschoolers book sharing group, 2-3:30 p.m., Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St. FMI: 645-4831.

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

East Wilton, Friday, March 11: Country jamboree/spotlight, 7-10 p.m., Harnden Masonic Lodge, 70 Bryant Road. Donations at the door. FMI: 645-2472.

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

Farmington, Saturday, March 12: Free community luncheon, 12-1 p.m., Old South First Congregational Church. Delivery service available. FMI: 778-0424 during the week or 778-4438 on the morning of the luncheon.

Kents Hill, Saturday, March 12: Marlee’s Race, 10 a.m., O’Connor Alpine Ski Training Center. $10. Registration 8-10 a.m. Race for middle school skiers grades 6-8 and one for high school skiers grades 9-12. Pre-registration required. FMI: www.kentshill.org/community/oac/ or e-mail [email protected].

Jay, Saturday, March 12: Father-daughter dance, 6-9 p.m., Jay High School Cafeteria. $10 in advance, $12 at the door. One ticket covers father and daughter(s). Sponsored by Franklin County Children’s Task Force. FMI: 778-6960 or stop by 113 Church St.

Phillips, Saturday, March 12: Father-daughter dance, 6-9 p.m., Phillips Elementary School. $10 in advance, $12 at the door. One ticket covers father and daughter(s). Sponsored by Franklin County Children’s Task Force. FMI: 778-6960 or stop by 113 Church St.

Farmington, Tuesday, March 15: Poetry reading by the Poetry Group, 6 p.m., Devaney, Doak and Garrett bookstore.