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, March 23: Free loaves and fish chowder, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, Farmington Falls Road. FMI: 778-4429.

New Sharon, Thursday, March 24: Story hour, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Jim Ditzler Memorial Library. All are welcome. FMI; 779-1128.

Strong, Thursday, March 24: American Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mount Abram High School, 1513 Salem Road.

Strong, Thursday, March 24: Bedtime story time, 6:30-7 p.m., Strong Public Library. FMI: 684-4003 from 1-7 p.m. on Tuesday or Thursday or from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday.

Farmington, Friday, March 25: Texas hold’em tournament, 6 p.m., Elks Lodge. $55. Registration 5-6 p.m. Proceeds benefit Elks charities. FMI: 778-6761.

Turner, Friday, March 25: Annual mud supper, 4:30-6:30 p.m., GAR Hall, one mile east of Route 4 and 219 intersection. Donations. Benefits North Turner Presbyterian Church. FMI: 224-7913.

Wilton, Friday, March 25: Infant/toddler story time, 10:30 a.m., Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St. FMI: 645-4831.

Wilton, Friday, March 25: Passport Dinner Tour: Dutchland of Pennsylvania, 6 p.m., Wilson Grange, 1338 Main St. $12. Reservations required. FMI: Chris 645-2400 or [email protected].

Wilton, Friday, March 25: Country jamboree/spotlight, 7-10 p.m., Harnden Masonic Lodge, 70 Bryant Road. Donations. FMI: Bing 645-2472.

Chesterville, Saturday, March 26: Bean supper, 4-6 p.m., Grange Hall. $7, children $3.

Farmington, Saturday, March 26: Farmers market, 9 a.m. to noon, Grange Hall.

Farmington, Saturday, March 26: Antique and collectible sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fairbanks School, 508 Fairbanks Road. Benefits building fund. Donations and pickup: 778-3808 or 778-4349.

Jay, Saturday, March 26: Bean supper, 4:30-6 p.m., St. Rose Parish Hall. Sponsored by Daughters of Isabella.

Leeds, Saturday, March 26: Auction for Action, 6-9 p.m., Community Church, 23 Church Hill Road. $10, under 12 free. Live music, hor d’oeuves. Sponsored by Rural Community Action Ministries. Tickets and FMI: 524-5095 or www.rcam.net.

Livermore, Saturday, March 26: Spaghetti dinner and talent show, 5 p.m., Victory Christian Church, 1680 Federal Road, Route 4. $7, 10 and under $3.50. Reservations appreciated. Benefits summer missions trip “City Vision, New York”. FMI: 897-2111 or www.victory4me.org.

New Sharon, Saturday, March 26: Bean and casserole supper, 5-6:30 p.m., United Methodist Annex. $8, under 12 $3. Sponsored by Woman’s Society. Benefits building fund.

Wilton, Saturday, March 26: Bean and American chop suey supper, 5-6:30 p.m., United Methodist Church. $6, under 12 $3. FMI: 645-2190.

Livermore, Sunday, March 27: Pancake breakfast, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Washburn-Norlands Living History Center, 290 Norlands Road. $5-$7. Demonstrations. FMI: 897-4366 or www.norlands.org.

Jay, Tuesday, March 29: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., Jay High School, 4 School St.

Wilton, Tuesday, March 29: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St. FMI: 645-4831.

Farmington, Wednesday, March 30: Loaves & fish chowder, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, Farmington Falls Rd. Free. FMI: 778-4429.

Strong, Thursday, March 31: Bedtime story time, 6:30-7 p.m., Strong Public Library. Children are invited to wear slippers and PJs. FMI: 684-4003.

East Wilton, Friday, April 1: Country jamboree/spotlight, 7-10 p.m., Harnden Masonic Lodge, 70 Bryant Rd. Donations at the door. FMI: 645-2472.

Farmington, Saturday, April 2: Farmers market, 9 a.m. to noon, Grange Hall.

Jay, Saturday, April 2: Bean and casserole supper, 4-6 p.m., Grange #10. $7, 10 and under $3. Dinner music with The Crosby’s. FMI: 645-4211, 645-4628 or 645-2217.

Leeds, Saturday, April 2: Pork supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Community Church, 123 Church Hill Road. Donations benefit Leeds Food Pantry. Sponsored by the Deacons. FMI: 524-7151.