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

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: Free community dinner, 5-6:30 p.m., St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 59 High St. Donations accepted.

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

Farmington, Monday, May 2: Book sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Franklin Memorial Hospital. Open to the public. Held by FMH Auxiliary.

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, Tuesday, May 3: Book sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Franklin Memorial Hospital. Open to the public. Held by FMH Auxiliary.

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

Rangeley, Wednesday, May 4: Community breakfast, 7-9 a.m., BMC Diner, Richardson Street. Sponsored by Wilhelm Reich museum. FMI: 864-5844.

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.

Jay, Saturday, May 7: Yard sale, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., St. Rose Parish Hall. Sponsored by Daughters of Isabella. Donations accepted 12-6 p.m. on May 6.

Jay, Saturday, May 7: Bean and casserole supper, 4-6 p.m., Grange #10. $7, 10 and under $3. Entertainment by Gary and Lois Hall. FMI: 645-4628, 645-4211 or 645-2217.

Kingfield, Saturday, May 7: Mother’s Day breakfast, 7:30-10:30 a.m., United Methodist Church. $5. All welcome. FMI: 265-4921.

Wilton, Saturday, May 7: Spaghetti supper, 6 p.m., Masonic Lodge. $6. Benefits Charlene and Rufus Cox.

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].

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.

New Sharon, Sunday, May 8: Pork loin dinner, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Masonic Lodge, Route 2. $8. Eat in or take out. Sponsored by Franklin Lodge #123.

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

Wilton, Wednesday, May 11: Homeschoolers book sharing group, 2-3:30 p.m., Wilton Free Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St. Groups for grades K-6 and 7-12. FMI: 645-4831.

Canton, Saturday, May 14: Park clean up, 9 a.m., Heritage Park. Bring tools. FMI: Thomas Adley 597-2168.