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

Strong, Thursday, March 31: Bedtime story time, 6:30-7 p.m., Strong Public Library. Children are invited to wear slippers and PJs. FMI: 684-4003.

East Wilton, Friday, April 1: Country jamboree/spotlight, 7-10 p.m., Harnden Masonic Lodge, 70 Bryant Rd. Donations at the door. FMI: 645-2472.

Farmington, Saturday, April 2: Farmers market, 9 a.m. to noon, Grange Hall.

Jay, Saturday, April 2: Public supper, 4-6 p.m., North Jay Grange No. 10. Adults $7, children 10 and under $3. Music by The Crosby’s. FMI: 645-4211, 645-4628, 645-2217.

Jay, Saturday, April 2: Spaghetti dinner, 5-7 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 148 Main St. Adults $7, children under 12 and senior citizens $5. Funds Livermore Falls High School Project Graduation trip.

Jay, Saturday, April 2: Spaghetti and meatball supper, 4:30-6 p.m., St. Rose of Lima Parish Hall. $7, children $3.

Leeds, Saturday, April 2: Pork supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Community Church, 123 Church Hill Road. Donations benefit Leeds Food Pantry. Sponsored by the Deacons. FMI: 524-7151.

Livermore Falls, Sunday, April 3: Breakfast and silent auction, 6-10:30 a.m., Murray Hall. $6, 13 and under $4, veterans with proof of service $5. Sponsored by Western Maine Young Marines. Donations and FMI: 897-2865, 293-2567 or 441-1082.

Salem, Sunday, April 3: A+E Hill country music, 1:30 p.m., Community Building. Donation. Refreshments. Hosted by Salem Pine Tree Club.

Farmington, Monday, April 4: Bag Ali, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Franklin Memorial Hospital Bass Room. Spring Collection 2011. Open to the public. Sponsored by Franklin Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.

Farmington, Tuesday, April 5: Bag Ali fundraiser, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Franklin Memorial Hospital, Bass Room. Sponsored by FMH Auxiliary.

Farmington, Thursday, April 5: Cake auction, 6 p.m., Elks Lodge. Funds Cub Scout Pack 585 trip to Fun Pack Weekend.

Farmington, Wednesday, April 6: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., University of Maine, 246 Main St.

Rangeley, Wednesday, April 6: Breakfast, 7-9 a.m., Rangeley Lakes Bed and Breakfast, Main Street. $10. Reservations: 864-9944.

Farmington, Thursday, April 7: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., University of Maine, 246 Main St.

New Sharon, Thursday, April 7: Story hour, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Jim Ditzler Memorial Library. FMI: 779-1128.

Strong, Thursday, April 7: Bedtime story time, 6:30-7 p.m., Public Library. PJ’s, slippers and stuffed animals welcome. FMI: 684-4003.Rangeley, Monday, April 4: American Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Rangeley High School, 43 Mendolia Road.

East Wilton, Friday, April 8: Country jamboree/spotlight, 7-10 p.m., Harnden Masonic Lodge, 70 Bryant Rd. Donations at the door. FMI: 645-2472.

Starks, Friday, April 8: Rummage sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Memorial Hall, Locke Hill Road. Benefits the Starks Progressive Club and the United in Christ Presbyterian Church.

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

Jay, Saturday, April 9: Free public supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 148 Main St. Doors open at 12 p.m. Volunteers still needed. FMI: 779-6951.

Starks, Saturday, April 9: Rummage sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Memorial Hall, Locke Hill Road. Benefits the Starks Progressive Club and the United in Christ Presbyterian Church.

New Sharon, Sunday, April 10: Public ham dinner, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Masonic Lodge, Rte. 2. $8. Sponsored by Franklin Lodge #123. Benefits building fund.