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, Friday, May 6: Indoor yard sale, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Cascade Brook School, 162 Learning Lane. FMI: 778-4821.

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.

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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.

Farmington, Saturday, May 7: Indoor yard sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Cascade Brook School, 162 Learning Lane. FMI: 778-4821.

Jay, Saturday, May 7: Mother/son dance, 6-9 p.m., Community Building. $10 per family. Hosted by Hillside Sports Club. All ages are welcome.

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.

Jay, Saturday, May 7: Dance, 7-9 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, Main St. Music by “Crash Road Band.” $10. Benefits Save the Hall Fund. FMI: 897-2782.

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

Livermore, Saturday, May 7: Free community supper, 5:30 p.m., North Livermore Baptist Church. Blue grass concert at 7 p.m. Donations accepted. FMI: 897-3165.

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

Phillips, Saturday, May 7: Strong Lions and Western Mountain Leos food drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., drop-offs at 5-K Pizza, the White Elephant, Edmunds, or Beals Markets. Collecting for Salem Economic Ministry and Phillips Food Pantry. Call for pick-ups. FMI: 639-3717 or 684-2234.

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 timesten@roadrunner.com.

Turner, Saturday, May 7: Turner Ridge Riders dance featuring Rockin’ Road Runners, BQMC. $10. FMI: 740-0841 or 225-2072.

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

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.

Farmington, Sunday, May 8: UMF Chorus concert, 3 p.m., Nordica Auditorium, UMF Merrill Hall. Adults $8, seniors $6, UMF students with ID free. Open to the public. Sponsored by UMF Department of Sound, Perfomance, and Visual Inquiry. FMI: 778-7072 or email robin.palmermosher@maine.edu.

Farmington, Sunday, May 8: Mother’s Day breakfast, 7:30-10:30 a.m., Elks Lodge 2430. $6. All moms eat free. Proceeds benefit Elk’s charities. FMI: 778-6761.

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.

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Farmington, Friday, May 13: Spaghetti dinner benefit, 4-6 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, 612 Farmington Falls Rd. Adults $6, ages 12 and under $4. Proceeds go to the Darlene Rowe Memorial Gazebo. FMI: 491-8507.

Farmington, Friday, May 13: Karaoke/dance, 7-11 p.m., Elks Lodge 2430. $5 at Madoree’s Market. Supports Relay for Life. FMI: 778-6761.

Wilton, Friday, May 13: Infant/toddler story time, 10:30 a.m., Wilton Free Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St. FMI: 645-4831.

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

Farmington, Saturday, May 14: Free community luncheon, noon to 1 p.m., Old South First Congregational Church. Delivery available. FMI: 778-0424 during the week or 778-4438 the morning of.

Farmington, Saturday, May 14: Baked bean and casserole supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, Falls Rd.

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Fayette, Saturday, May 14: Fayette Fun Festival, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fayette Central School, Rte. 17. Admission $5 for adults, $3 for children. Benefits Fayette School and Home Association. Rain date May 15. FMI: 685-4363 or 897-3245.

Jay, Saturday, May 14: Food and rummage sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., North Jay Grange #10. FMI: 645-4628, 645-2217, or 645-4211.

Jay, Saturday, May 14: Benefit potluck supper and dance, 5-11 p.m., VFW Hall. Music by Larry & Friends. Donations go to Linda Latham Scholarship Fund. FMI: 645-4397 or 645-3921.

Wilton, Saturday, May 14: Tyngtown Club plant sale, 8-11 a.m., Academy Hill School cafeteria. Benefits Wilton Free Public Library and Wilton Early Childhood Center.

Jay, Sunday, May 15: MCMA Country Sunday, 1-5 p.m., Community Building, 13 Community Dr. $7, members/seniors $6, under 12 free. FMI: Bing 645-2472.

Wilton, Tuesday, May 17: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St. FMI: 645-4831.

Farmington, Wednesday, May 18: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Mt. Blue Middle School, 269 Middle St.


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