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

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.

Wilton, Friday, March 11: Infant/toddler story time, 10:30 a.m., Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St. FMI: 645-4831.

East Wilton, Saturday, March 12: St. Patrick’s Day pancake breakfast, 8-10:30 a.m., Wilson Grange, 1338 Main St. Adults $6, ages 10 and under $3. Sponsored by Franklin County Democrats.

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.

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.

Jay, Saturday, March 12: Free public supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 148 Main St. Doors open at 12 p.m. Donations accepted. FMI: 779-6951.

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].

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.

Wilton, Tuesday, March 15: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St. FMI: 645-4831.

Farmington, Wednesday, March 16: Loaves & Fish chowder, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, Farmington Falls Road. Free.

Oquossoc, Wednesday, March 16: Ladies/community breakfast, 7-9 a.m., Gingerbread House. Sponsored by Wilhelm Reich Museum. FMI: 864-3602.

East Wilton, Friday, March 18: Country jamboree/spotlight, 7-10 p.m., Harnden Masonic Lodge, 70 Bryant Road. Donations at the door. FMI: 645-2472.”

Farmington, Friday, March 18: Fish chowder luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Fairbanks Union Church. $6 donation. Local delivery available. FMI: 778-4705.

Wilton, Friday, March 18: Infant/toddler story time, 10:30 a.m., Wilton Free Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St. FMI: 645-4831.

Farmington, Saturday, March 19: Farmers market, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Grange Hall.

Wilton, Tuesday, March 22: Pre-school story time, 10:30 a.m., Wilton Free Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St. FMI: 645-4831.