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 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: Public supper, 4-6 p.m., North Jay Grange No. 10. Adults $7, children 10 and under $3. Music by The Crosby’s. FMI: 645-4211, 645-4628, 645-2217.

Jay, Saturday, April 2: Spaghetti dinner, 5-7 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 148 Main St. Adults $7, children under 12 and senior citizens $5. Funds Livermore Falls High School Project Graduation trip.

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.

Salem, Sunday, April 3: A+E Hill country music, 1:30 p.m., Community Building. Donation. Refreshments. Hosted by Salem Pine Tree Club.

Farmington, Monday, April 4: Bag Ali, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Franklin Memorial Hospital Bass Room. Spring Collection 2011. Open to the public. Sponsored by Franklin Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.

Farmington, Tuesday, April 5: Bag Ali fundraiser, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Franklin Memorial Hospital, Bass Room. Sponsored by FMH Auxiliary.

Farmington, Thursday, April 5: Cake auction, 6 p.m., Elks Lodge. Funds Cub Scout Pack 585 trip to Fun Pack Weekend.

Farmington, Wednesday, April 6: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., University of Maine, 246 Main St.

Rangeley, Wednesday, April 6: Breakfast, 7-9 a.m., Rangeley Lakes Bed and Breakfast, Main Street. $10. Reservations: 864-9944.

Farmington, Thursday, April 7: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., University of Maine, 246 Main St.

New Sharon, Thursday, April 7: Story hour, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Jim Ditzler Memorial Library. FMI: 779-1128.

Strong, Thursday, April 7: Bedtime story time, 6:30-7 p.m., Public Library. PJ’s, slippers and stuffed animals welcome. FMI: 684-4003.Rangeley, Monday, April 4: American Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Rangeley High School, 43 Mendolia Road.

East Wilton, Friday, April 8: Country jamboree/spotlight, 7-10 p.m., Harnden Masonic Lodge, 70 Bryant Rd. Donations at the door. FMI: 645-2472.

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

Jay, Saturday, April 9: Free public supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 148 Main St. Doors open at 12 p.m. Volunteers still needed. FMI: 779-6951.

New Sharon, Sunday, April 10: Public ham dinner, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Masonic Lodge, Rte. 2. $8. Sponsored by Franklin Lodge 123. Benefits building fund.