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

Rangeley, Wednesday, May 18: Community breakfast, 7-9 a.m., Farm House Inn, Route 4 south. FMI: 864-5805.

Jay, Thursday, May 19: Presentation on early surveying of Maine and New England, 6:30 p.m., Historical Society’s archive building, Jay Hill.

New Sharon, Thursday, May 19: Story hour, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Jim Ditzler Memorial Library. FMI: 779-1128.

Jay, Friday, May 20: Supper and open mic night, 5 p.m., VFW Post 3335. $8. FMI: 897-5112.

Turner, Friday, May 20: Ham supper, 4:30-6:30 p.m., GAR Hall, Route 219. Donations benefit Union Presbyterian Church. Quilt auction.

Wilton, Friday, May 20: Infant/toddler story time, 10:30 a.m., Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St. FMI: 645-4831.

Farmington, Saturday, May 21: Perennial plant sale, 9 a.m., Meetinghouse Park. Held by Mt. Blue Area Garden Club. FMI: 645-2067.

Farmington, Saturday, May 21: “What are those strange and mysterious mounds on Cape Cod Hill anyway?” program, 7:30 p.m., Farmington Grange, next to West Farmington Post Office. Free. Open to the public. FMI: 778-6968.

Jay, Saturday, May 21: Perennial plant sale, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Otis Federal Credit Union parking lot. Benefits the End Hunger Campaign. FMI: 897-0900.

Leeds, Saturday, May 21: Baked bean and casserole supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Leeds Community Church, 123 Church Hill Rd. Adults $6.50, ages 5-12 $3. Benefits Leeds Church Maintenance Fund. FMI: 524-7151.

Livermore, Saturday, May 21: Perennial plant sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Community Building, 31 Church St. Bake/book sale. Benefits Public Library. FMI: 897-7173.

Strong, Saturday, May 21: Rummage sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., United Methodist Parish House. Luncheon 11:30-1.

Turner, Saturday, May 21: Magic show by Lyn Dillies, 2 and 7 p.m., Leavitt Area High School, Lower Street. $10. Benefits Heidi Conn. Tickets at LAHS, Edward Little High School, Schrep’s corner store, Play It Again Sports. FMI: 225-3533 or 333-6660.

Wilton, Saturday, May 21: Roast turkey supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Masonic Building, 70 Bryant Road. $8, under 12 $5. Sponsored by Masons of Farmington and Wilton. FMI: 778-2354 or 645-2190.

Wilton, Saturday, May 21: Plant sale, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 59 High St. FMI: 645-2639.

Livermore Falls, Sunday, May 22: Puppet show, 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., Eaton Memorial United Methodist Church, Church and Knapp streets. Refreshments. Free-will offering benefits Tri-Town Ministerial Discretionary Fund.

Wilton, Tuesday, May 24: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St. FMI: 645-4831.

Livermore Falls, Wednesday, May 25: Concert by Stained Grass, 6-8:30 p.m., Gazebo.

Readfield, Wednesday, May 25: American Red Cross blood drive, 12:30-6 p.m., Maranacook Middle School, 2100 Millard Harrison Drive.

Livermore Falls, Thursday, May 26: Concert by Nickles and Dimes, 6 p.m., Gazebo.

Wilton, Friday, May 27: Infant/toddler story time, 10:30 a.m., Wilton Free Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St. FMI: 645-4831.

Jay, Friday, May 27: Community supper, 5 p.m., VFW Post 3335. $8. Country music and an open mic night to follow. FMI: 897-5112.

Livermore Falls, Friday, May 27: Town history night, 6-8:30 p.m., Gazebo.

Wilton, Saturday, May 28: Yard sale, 9 a.m., St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 59 High St. FMI: 645-2639.

Industry, Saturday, May 28: Plant and yard sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Town Hall. Benefits Camp at the Eastward scholarships and Starks Progressive Club. Followed by baked bean and casserole supper at 5 p.m. Adults $7, children under 10 $3. Supper benefits United in Christ Presbyterian Church. Call to rent a yard sale table for $10. FMI: 778-6722.

Chesterville, Saturday, May 28: Public baked bean supper, 4-6 p.m., Chesterville Grange. Adults $7, children $3.

New Sharon, Saturday, May 28: Public supper, 5-6:30 p.m., New Sharon United Methodist Annex. Adults $8, children under 12 $3.50. Sponsored by the Woman’s Society of the Church.

New Sharon, Sunday, May 29: Chicken barbecue, 11:30 a.m., Masonic Lodge, Rte. 2. $8. Benefits the building fund.

New Sharon, Sunday, May 29: Pie sale, 11:30 a.m., Masonic Lodge, Rte. 2. $10 or purchase a slice. Eat in or take out. Benefits Order of the Eastern Star.

Livermore Falls, Sunday, May 29: Concert by Sonny & Friends, 12:30-3 p.m., Gazebo.