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

Farmington, Tuesday, 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.

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.

Farmington, Saturday, April 9: Free community supper, 12-1 p.m., Old South First Congregational Church. Delivery available. FMI: 778-0424 during the week or 778-4438 the day of.

Farmington, Saturday, April 9: Public baked bean and casserole supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, Farmington Falls Rd.

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 appreciated. FMI: 779-6951.

Jay, Saturday, April 9: Easter ham dinner, 4:30-6 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 148 Main St. Donations accepted but not required. Doors open at noon. Elevator at back door. Supplies and volunteers: 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.

Wilton, Wednesday, April 13: Book sharing group, 2-3:30 p.m., Wilton Free Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St. Grades K-6 and 7-12. FMI: 645-4831.

Strong, Thursday, April 14: Bedtime story time, 6:30-7 p.m., Public Library. PJ’s, slippers and stuffed animals welcome. FMI: 684-4003.

Wilton, Thursday, April 14: Country Jamboree/Spotlight, 7-10 p.m., Harnden Masonic Lodge, 70 Bryant Road. Donations. FMI: Bing 645-2472.

Canton, Saturday, April 16: Chinese and silent auction, 1 p.m., Fire Station. Doors open at 11 a.m. Sponsored by Canton Cruiser’s Relay for Life team. FMI: 597-3071 or 597-2139.

Farmington, Saturday, April 16: Farmers market, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Grange Hall, West Farmington.

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