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

Rangeley, Friday, May 8: Rummage sale, 6 to 8 p.m., Episcopal Church of Good Shepherd, Main Street.

Chesterville, Saturday, May 9: Rummage/bake sale, 9 a.m. to noon, Chesterville Town Office. Sponsored by the NCEH. FMI: 778-3156. Payroll deduction with Hospital ID. Sponsored by the Franklin Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.

Farmington, Saturday, May 9: Contradance, easy family dance 6:30 to 7:45, regular dance 8 p.m., Grange, Bridge Street. Family dance $2, children $1; regular dance $6 minus family dance price, students $5. All welcome. FMI: 491-9928.

Farmington, Saturday, May 9: Bean and casserole supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church.

Farmington, Saturday, May 9: Freeb Community Luncheon, 12 to 1 p.m., Old South First Congregational Church. Delivery service will be available in the Farmington area. Call church office 778-0424 during week or church kitchen 778-4438 on morning of the luncheon.

Jay, Saturday, May 9: Mother and Son Dance, 6-9 p.m., Middle School gymnasium. $10 mother and accompanying sons. Refreshments. Sponsored by American Legion, George Bunten Post 10 and Auxiliary Unit 10 of Livermore Falls. Benefits Boys and Girls State and children’s youth programs. FMI: Evelyn 897-5003.

Rangeley, Saturday, May 9: Rummage sale, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Episcopal Church of Good Shepherd, Main St.

New Sharon, Thursday, May 14: Story hour, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Jim Ditzler Memorial Library, 37 Library Road. Crafts, snacks. FMI: 779-1128.

Oxford Hills area

Otisfield, Tuesday, May 5: Food pantry, 10 a.m. to noon, Spurrs Corner Church, Route 121, FMI: 583-4780 or 627-4329.

Otisfield, Tuesday, May 5: Cinco De Mayo Mexican dinner, 6 p.m., Otisfield Fire Station, Route 121. To raise money to attend a youth conference next summer. Donations appreciated.

Fryeburg, Saturday, May 7: Benefit supper for Warren and Jean Chessy, 5 to 7 p.m., St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. Cost: Adults $7, children $4. 50/50 raffle. FMI: Sally 935-2546.

Paris, Thursday, May 7: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected]

Bethel, Friday, May 8: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Telstar High School, RFD 1 Box 1220.

Buckfield, Friday, May 8: Public supper to benefit SAD 39 Project Graduation, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Masonic Hall. Donations will be accepted. FMI: Jerry Marstaller 224-7623, [email protected] Joanne Bly 336-2941, [email protected].

Norway, Friday, May 8: Teen Film Series for grades 9-12: “Viva Cuba”, 7 p.m., Memorial Library. Free. FMI: 743-5309.

Paris, Friday, May 8: Public roast pork supper, 5 to 6 p.m., South Paris American Legion Hall, Church Street. Tickets: Adults $7, children 12 and under $3. All proceeds go to repair water drainage problems in the rear parking lot.

Bridgton, Saturday, May 9: Annual Children’s Hands on Arts Festival, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Stevens Brook Elementary School. All children are welcome. This event is free and sponsored by Landmark Human Resources and the Bridgton Community Center.

Bridgton, Saturday, May 9: Bridgton Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the green at the Bridgton Community Center. Goes through September.

Naples, Saturday, May 9: Pancake breakfast by the Lake Region Lacrosse Team, 7 to 11 a.m., Songo Locks Elementary School. Tickets to the flapjack fundraiser are $5/person or $20 for a family of four or more. Raffle items will also be available.

Norway, Saturday, May 9: Spring Fever with Birdie Googins a.k.a. The Marden’s Lady, 7 p.m., Universalist Church, 479 Main St.. $10. Tickets at Books N Things, Creative Media, LF Pike’s and The Village Gift Barn. Sponsored by Norway Business Association. FMI: Terri Linnell 743-6933 or [email protected].

Norway, Saturday, May 9: Sale of hanging baskets, 8:30 a.m. to noon, the Second Congregational Church, 205 Main St. Proceeds will benefit the church’s general fund.

Paris, Saturday, May 9: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Oxford Hills High School, Route 26.

Paris, Saturday, May 9: Jones Dance Band, 7 to 10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. $5 adults. Lunch counter open.

Paris, Saturday, May 9: The Swingin Bears Square Dance Club Dance, 7 to 10 p.m., Oxford Hills Middle School, Pine Street. Walter Lougee will be the caller and Carol Stewart will be the cuer. $6 FMI: Sue Corning, South Paris, 743-7176 or Eleanor Herrick, Auburn, 782-4050.

Paris, Saturday, May 9: Oxford Hills Showcase at OHCHS Red Cross Blood Drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. Chip Program 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sponsored by the 16th Masonic District of The Grand Lodge of Maine.

Bethel, Monday, May 11: The Mahoosuc Community Band Spring Concert, 7 p.m., West Parish Congregational Church. Refreshments will be available after concert.

Locke Mills, Tuesday, May 12: Supper Dance, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., American Legion Hall. Music by the Jones Band. Ham supper by the Auxiliary. Doors open at 4:30. Cost: Adults $10, Children $3.50.

Norway, Tuesday, May 12: American Red Cross Blood Drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Stephens Memorial Hospital, 18 Main St.

Bethel, Thursday through Saturday, May 14-16: “Fiddler on the Roof,” 7 p.m., Helen C. Berry Auditorium. Donations. FMI: 824-2136.

Bryant Pond, Thursday, May 14: Story teller Alvin Yates talking about experiences working in Russia and Alaska, 2 p.m., Whitman Memorial Library. Free. Refreshments.

South Paris, Thursday, May 14: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

River Valley area

Dixfield, Monday, May 4: Preschool story time, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.

Rumford, Monday-Friday, May 4-8: Scholastic School Book Fair, Holy Savior School, 115 Maine Ave. Open house Wed., May 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. Three $10 gift certificates will be drawn.

Bethel, Friday, May 8: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Telstar High School, RFD 1 Box 1220.

Dixfield, Friday, May 8: Corn chowder supper and bingo, supper 4 p.m, bingo 6 p.m., doors open at 3 p.m., Legion Riders Post 100. Supper $6. 50/50.

Mexico, Friday, May 8: Bake sale, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wal-Mart. Sponsored by Memiers Misfitz, a Relay for Life team.

Rumford, Friday, May 8: Mother’s Day supper with entertainment, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Rumford Lodge of Elks #862. Serving fried clams and french fries, with entertainment by Sammie Angel from 6 to 9 p.m. $10. Takeouts available. Please use side entrance. FMI: Dick or Sandee Welch 364-2548.

Mexico, Saturday, May 9: Car wash, 9 a.m., Fire Station. Sponsored by Memiers Misfitz, a Relay for Life team.

Rumford, Saturday, May 9: 150 Club dinner and dance, dinner 5 to 6 p.m., dance 7 to 11 p.m., LeParesseux Snowshoe Club. Music by Lolalee and The Country Bandits.

Bethel, Monday, May 11: The Mahoosuc Community Band Spring Concert, 7 p.m., West Parish Congregational Church. Refreshments will be available after the concert.

Dixfield, Monday, May 11: Preschool story time, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.

Bethel, Thursday through Saturday, May 14-16: “Fiddler on the Roof,” 7 p.m., Helen C. Berry Auditorium. Donations. FMI: 824-2136.