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 26: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-6 p.m., Franklin Memorial Hospital, 1 Hospital Drive.

Wilton, Tuesday, April 26: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St. FMI: 645-4831.

Livermore Falls, Wednesday, April 27: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Livermore High School, 25 Cedar St.

Farmington, Wednesday, April 27: Tea at four party, 4 p.m., FMH Bass Room. Hosted by FMH Auxiliary. RSVP by April 20. FMI: 897-2212.

Turner, Thursday, April 28: Spaghetti dinner, 4:30-7 p.m., Leavitt High School. $5 in advance, $7 at the door.

East Wilton, Friday, April 29: Passport dinner tour to Afghanistan, 6 p.m., Wilson Grange, Main St. $12. Reservation required. FMI: 645-2400 or email [email protected].

Farmington, Friday, April 29: Texas hold’em tournament, 6 p.m., Elks Lodge. $55. Registration 5-6 p.m. Benefits Elks charities. Open to all. FMI: 778-6761.

Farmington, Friday, April 29: Community spaghetti dinner, 4:30 p.m., United Trinity Methodist Church. Donations welcome. Hosted by the Health Club of UMF.

Farmington, Friday, April 29: Rummage sale, 3-6 p.m., St. Joseph’s, Quebec and Middle streets. Sponsored by Altar Guild. FMI: 778-4285 or 778-3663.

Turner, Friday, April 29: Italian night supper, 4:30-6:30 p.m., GAR Hall, Rte. 219. Donations benefit North Turner Presbyterian Church operating budget. FMI: 224-7913 or 225-3370.

Wilton, Friday, April 29: Infant/toddler story time, 10:30 a.m., Wilton Free Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St. FMI: 645-4831 or www.wilton-free.lib.me.us.

Farmington, Saturday, April 30: Farmers market, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Grange Hall, West Farmington.

Farmington, Saturday, April 30: Rummage sale, 9 a.m. to noon, St. Joseph’s, Quebec and Middle streets. Sponsored by Altar Guild. FMI: 778-4285 or 778-3663.

Jay, Saturday, April 30: Bean and casserole supper, 4-6 p.m., North Jay Grange #10. $7, 10 and under $3. Music by Larry and Friends. Benefits Darryl Lane. FMI: 645-2217, 645-4211, 645-5204.

Turner, Saturday, April 30: Performance by Denny Breau, 6:30 p.m., Turner Center Universalist Church. Donations accepted.

Wilton, Saturday, April 30: Community dinner, 5-6 p.m., St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 59 High St. Free.

Wilton, Tuesday, May 3: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St. FMI: 645-4831.

Salem, Sunday, May 1: A&E Hill Country Music gospel show, 1:30 p.m., Community Building. Donation. Refreshments. Sponsored by Pine Tree Club.

Turner, Monday, May 2: American Red Cross blood drive, 7:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m., Leavitt High School, 21 Matthews Way.

Farmington, Thursday, May 5: Story hour, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Jim Ditzler Memorial Library. FMI: 779-1128.

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

Farmington, Saturday, May 7: Kid’s Stuff Sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Old South Church, 227 Main St. Proceeds go to Franklin County Children’s Task Force for summer camp scholarships. FMI: 370-8546.

Farmington, Saturday, May 7: Used book sale, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Elk’s Lodge. Held by Literacy Volunteers of Franklin & Somerset Counties. FMI: 778-3460.

Farmington, Saturday, May 7: Festival of Philanthropy, 4 p.m. to 12 a.m., Titcomb Mountain. Free barbecue 5-6:30 p.m. Sponsored by United Way of the Tri-Valley Area.

Strong, Saturday, May 7: Concert by Greater Purpose and Backyard Bluegrass Band, 7 p.m., Forester Memorial Building. Free. Donations benefit “The Community Table.” All are welcome. FMI: 491-5080 or email [email protected].

West Farmington, Sunday, May 8: Used book sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Elk’s Lodge. Held by Literacy Volunteers of Franklin & Somerset Counties. FMI: 778-3460.