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 25: Fish chowder luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Trinity Methodist Church, Route 2.

Farmington, Wednesday, March 25: Senior college open house, 3-5 p.m., University of Maine at Farmington, Student Center, North Dining Hall, 111 South St. Ages 50 and up. FMI: 778-7063 or goldleaf.wikispaces.com.

Farmington, Thursday, March 26: “Pig Party” to aid Haitians, 7 p.m., Room 113, UMF Education Center. Free, donations accepted. FMI: www.grassrootsonline.org, 778-7211, or [email protected].

Farmington, Friday, March 27: Movie “Fireproof,” 7 p.m., Baptist Church, 194 Whittier Road. Free. FMI: 779-0731, www.farmingtonbaptist.net or [email protected].

Turner, Friday, March 27: Bean and casserole annual Mud Supper, 4:30-6:30 p.m., GAR Hall, Route 219. Donations. Sponsored by North Turner Presbyterian Church.

Farmington, Saturday, March 28: Movie “Fireproof,” 3 and 7 p.m., Baptist Church, 194 Whittier Road. Free. FMI: 779-0731, www.farmingtonbaptist.net or [email protected].

Farmington, Saturday, March 28: Gershwin in Paris by pianist Eric Himy, 7:30 p.m., Nordica Auditorium, Merrill Hall, UMF. $6-8, under 16 and UMF students free.

Farmington, Saturday, March 28: Lawn Chair Pirates with Teachers’ Lounge Mafia, 8:30 p.m., Lincoln Auditorium, Roberts Learning Center, UMF. Donations benefit American Cancer Society Relay For Life of UMF. FMI: www.relayforlife.org/umainefarmington.

Farmington, Saturday, March 28: Luncheon, noon-1 p.m., Henderson Memorial Baptist Church, Academy Street. Free. FMI: 778-2163 or 778-4608.

Jay, Saturday, March 28: Spaghetti supper, 4-6:30 p.m., St. Rose Parish Hall. $5. Raffle. Benefits Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Leeds, Saturday, March 28: Pork tenderloin supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Leeds Community Church. Free will donation at door. Benfits Leeds Food Pantry.

New Sharon, Saturday, March 28: Bean supper, 5-6:30 p.m., United Methodist Church Annex. $7, under 12 $2. Sponsored by Woman’s Society.

Wilton, Saturday, March 28: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Nichols Expo Center, Route 156. “For an appointment, call Shannon Smith at 778-4726 or American Red Cross at 1-800-GIVE-LIFE”

Wilton, Saturday, March 28: Scrapbookking fundraiser, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Cushing School gym, Main Street. $20. Door prizes and raffles. Bring lunch. Sponsored by Early Childhood Center. FMI: 645-5081.

Wilton, Saturday, March 28: Book sale, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Nichols Expo Building, Weld St. FMI: Free Public Library at 645-4831.

Wilton, Saturday, March 28: Cabin fever craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Nichols/Bass Expo Center, Route 156. Tables available, 778-4726, [email protected]. Wilton Free Public Library book sale also.

Strong, Sunday, March 29: Teen Challenge Choir, 10:30 a.m., Living Waters Assembly of God.

Jay, Tuesday, March 31: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., Jay High School, 4 School St.

Wilton, Tuesday, March 31: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Wilton Free Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St. FMI: 645-4831.

New Sharon, Thursday, April 2: Story hour, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Jim Ditzler Memorial Library, 37 Library Road. FMI: 779-1128.

Jay, Saturday, April 4: Bean and casserole supper with dinner music, 4-6 p.m., North Jay Grange. $7, 10 and under $3. FMI: 645-2217, 645-2910 or 645-4628.

Jay, Saturday, April 4: Spaghetti supper and dance, supper 4-6 p.m., dance 7-10 p.m., KC Hall, Route 4. Supper: $7, children $4; dance: donations. Music by Shredder Blues. Raffles, 50/50. Benefits fuel fund.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, April 4: Bob Marley comedy show, 6 p.m., doors, 5 p.m., Livermore Falls High School gym. $15. Tickets at Ranor, Inc., Bailey Bros. Ford and school office. Benefits Class of 2009 graduation. FMI: Leslie 897-6808 or Sheila 897-5104.

New Sharon, Saturday, April 4: Bean take out, 10 a.m.-noon, United Church of Christ, Cape Cod Hill Road. $15. To reserve, call Mary at 778-2366.

Farmington, Sunday, April 5: Fisherman’s breakfast, 7-10 a.m., Elks’ Lodge. $6, under 12 $5. FMI: 778-6761.

Salem, Sunday, April 5: A&E Hill Country Music, 1 p.m., Community Building. Donations. Sponsored by Salem Pine Tree Club.

Oxford Hills area

Norway, Wednesday, March 25: Preschool story time for ages 2-5, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.

Paris, Thursday, March 26: Lenten lunch, noon, Deering Memorial United Methodist Church, Main and Church streets. Speaker: Dawn-Victoria Mitchell. $5.

Paris, Thursday, March 26: Preschool story time, 10 a.m. Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: [email protected], www.paris.lib.me.us, 743-6994.

Norway, Friday, March 27: Baby boosters story time for ages up to 2, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.

Otisfield, Friday, March 27: Food pantry, 1-5 p.m., East Otisfield Free Baptist Church, Rayville Road. FMI: 539-4619.

Paris, Friday, March 27: Bean supper, 5-6:30 p.m., First Congregational Church. Sponsored by Ladies Circle. $6, under 12 $3.

Buckfield, Saturday, March 28: Bean supper and auction, supper 5-6:30 p.m., auction 6:30 p.m., Buckfield High School. Donations accepted. Benefits Fred Campbell. FMI: 674-5522 or 388-2020.

Lovell, Saturday, March 28: Adult and child identification day, 9 a.m. to noon, New Suncook School. Free. Children must be accompanied by parent or guardian. Sponsored by Neighborhood Watch and Maine State Police and Oxford County Sheriff.

Norway, Saturday, March 28: Karaoke dance with “The Old Crows,” 7-11 p.m., American Legion Post 22.

Paris, Saturday, March 28: Chicken pie supper and dance, supper 5-6 p.m., dance until 10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. Supper $7, dance $5.

Paris, Saturday, March 28: Green and Renewable Energy Fair, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School, Route 26.

Locke Mills, Sunday, March 29: Basket bingo, doors 11 a.m., games 12:30 p.m., Legion Hall, Gore Road. Light lunch and snacks. $10. Sponsored by Gilead Fire Department. FMI: 836-2771 or [email protected].

Norway, Sunday, March 29: African Culture Festival, noon to 4 p.m., Guy E. Rowe School, 219 Main St. Music, dancing, movies, move. Benefits programs for children in Africa.

Norway, Sunday, March 29: Basket bingo, doors 11 a.m., bingo starts at 12:30 p.m., Norway Legion Hall, Main St. $10. Benefits Responsible Pet Care Shelter. FMI or advance tickets: 743-8679.

Paris, Monday, March 30: After-School story time, 3:45-5 p.m., Public Library Children’s Room, 37 Market Square. Free. FMI: 743-6994, [email protected].

Bridgton, Wednesday, April 1: “Books are Fun” book fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Bridgton Hospital. Percentage of profits donated to hospital.

Greenwood, Wednesday, April 1: Ballroom dance class, 7-8:30 p.m., Town Hall, Route 26. $25 for 5 weeks. Singles welcome. Taught by Nancy Willard.

Bridgton, Thursday, April 2: Book fair, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Bridgton Hospital. Percentage of sale profits donated to Bridgton Hospital Annual Fund.

Naples, Thursday, April 2: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-6 p.m., Lake Region High School, 1877 Roosevelt Trail.

Paris, Thursday, April 2: Lenten lunch, 12 noon, Deering Memorial United Methodist Church, Main and Church streets. Speaker: Anne Stanley. $5.

Hebron, Friday, April 3: Spaghetti dinner, 5-7:30 p.m., Hebron Station Elementary School. Donation $5. Take outs. Benefits Volpe family. FMI: Scott Bourget 966-2626.

Norway, Friday, April 3: “Let the Dough Fly!” kick-off for 2009 Arts Festival, 6-8 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church, Main Street. $10, under 10 free. Pasta meal, music, poetry, face-painting. Tickets at Books N Things, Memorial Library, L.F. Pike and at door.

South Paris, Saturday, April 4: Inside yard sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street.

South Paris, Saturday, April 4: Spring Twirl Jam baton twirling contest, 1 p.m., Oxford Hills Middle School. FMI: [email protected] or paristwirlers.vpweb.com.

Sumner, Saturday, April 4: Casserole supper, 5:30 p.m., Congregational Church of East Sumner. Donations. FMI: Rosemary Henderson 597-2270.

River Valley area

Rumford, Friday, March 27: Salmon pie luncheon, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., St. Barnabas Episcopal Church. $7.

Rumford, Saturday, March 28: Dance with Monsta, 8 p.m.-midnight, Eagles Club. $5. Benefits youth groups.

Rumford, Saturday, March 28: Sock Hop “Welcome Home” for veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan, 8 p.m.-midnight, American Legion. $5. 50/50, dance contest, prizes for best dressed in the 50’s era. FMI: Tricia 357-3289, Sue 418-7714 or American Legion 369-9053.

Rumford, Saturday, March 28: Texas Hold’em tournament, 9:30 a.m., Eagles Club. $30, lunch $5. FMI: Butch Carey 357-5345 or Jim Rinaldo 364-2983.

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

Rumford, Friday, April 3: Salmon pie luncheon, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., St. Barnabas Episcopal Church. $7.

Rumford, Saturday, April 4: Supper, 4:45 p.m., St. A. and St. John’s Parish Hall. $6, under 12 $3. Takeouts.

Rumford, Saturday, April 4: Dance, music by The Monsta, 8 p.m.-midnight, American Legion. $7. Tickets at Rite-Aid or call Marie at 364-2612.

Dixfield, Monday, April 6: Preschool story time, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.

Lewiston area

Lewiston, Wednesday, March 25: Book buddies for grades 1-6, 3:45 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Wednesday, March 25: Reading Dog, 5:30 p.m., Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Call library to read to a dog. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Thursday, March 26: Art Van, 4 p.m., Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

New Gloucester, Thursday, March 26: Bingo, early bird 6 p.m., regular 6:30 p.m., Amvet Hall, Rte. 100.

Winthrop, Thursday, March 26: Blood drive, 1-6 p.m., St. Francis Xavier Parish Hall, Lake Street. Call 1-800-GIVE LIFE for appointment. Identification required.

Lewiston, Friday, March 27: Baby time story time for ages 0-2, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Siblings welcome. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Friday, March 27: Concert by “Nicolas Pellerin et ses Musiciens,” 7 p.m., Franco American Heritage Center, 46 Cedar St. Free, seats limited. FMI: 783-1585 or www.francoamericanheritage.org.

Turner, Friday, March 27: Bean and casserole Mud Supper, 4:30-6:30 p.m., GAR Hall, Route 219. Donations. Sponsored by North Turner Presbyterian Church.

Auburn, Saturday, March 28: Bean supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Sixth Street Congregational Church, 109 Sixth St. $5, 6 to 12 $3, 5 and under free. Take outs. Call 782-7517.

Buckfield, Saturday, March 28: Bean supper and auction, supper 5-6:30 p.m., auction 6:30 p.m., Buckfield High School. Donations. Benefits Fred Campbell. FMI: 674-5522 or 388-2020.

Gray, Saturday, March 28: Used book sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Library basement. Presale Friday from 5:30-7:30 p.m. $5.

Gray, Saturday, March 28: Bean supper, 5 p.m., First Congregational Church, Route 115. $7, under 12 $3. Handicapped accessible. FMI: 657-4279 or 657-3279.

Leeds, Saturday, March 28: Pork tenderloin supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Leeds Community Church. Free will donation. Benefits Leeds Food Pantry.

Lewiston, Saturday, March 28: Reading Dog, noon, Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. To read to a dog call 513-3133. FMI: [email protected], www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Saturday, March 28: Dinner dance to benefit Trinity Catholic School, social 6-7 p.m., ham dinner, 7-8 p.m., dancing to Vintage, 8-11 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $30/couple. Ticket deadline, March 24. For tickets call Leo Baillargeon at 784-0389 or Bernie Carrier at 782-6712; or purchase at the school, 17 Baird Ave., 783-9323 or 393 Main St., 784-8811. Sponsored by Rev. Louis J. Fortier Council 106.

Lisbon, Saturday, March 28: Bean and ham supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Methodist Church, School Street. $6, children $2.50. Sponsored by the Methodist Women.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, March 28: Roast pork dinner, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Masonic Hall, Oak Street. $7.50, under 12 $4, preschool free.

Poland, Saturday, March 28: Mid-Knight Market, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Bruce M. Whittier Middle School, Route 26. Products for sale by area vendors, raffles, food. Free admission.

Sabattus, Saturday, March 28: Dance and karaoke, 7-11 p.m., American Legion Post 135. Free admission.

Sabattus, Saturday, March 28: Bean and casserole supper and dance, supper 5 p.m., dance until 9:30 p.m., Jacques Cartier Club, Wales Road. Supper $6, dance $5, both $10. FMI: 375-4850.

Auburn, Sunday, March 29: “Until the Violence Stops!” lunch and film with discussion facilitated by AWAP and SACC, 12:30 p.m., First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St. $5. Presented by UU Theatre and V Day Auburn. FMI: First Universalist Church, 783-0461.

Lewiston, Sunday, March 29: Knights of Columbus Singles Dance, Clary Hill, 7 p.m., KC Hall, 150 East Ave. $8. For singles and couples over age 21. FMI: 784-0389.

Monmouth, Sunday, March 29: Open house/pet food drive for the humane societies in Lewiston and Augusta, noon-4 p.m., Annabessacook Veterinary Clinic, 417 Route 135. Light refreshments, demonstrations. Bring donations for food drive.

Auburn, Sunday, March 29: Crepe breakfast, 8:30-10 a.m., St. Louis Church, Third Street. $5, 6 to 12 $2.50, 5 and under free.

Auburn, Sunday, March 29: “Until the Violence Stops” V-Day documentary, discussion and lunch, noon, First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St. $5. Lunch free. Reservations: 783-0461.

Lewiston, Monday, March 30: Kids’ Cooking Club, 4 p.m., Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 7-14. Attendance limited to 8, call Children’s Department to sign up. FMI: Denise at Lots to Gardens 755-3110, [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Monday, March 30: All-ages story time, 6:30 p.m., Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Tuesday, March 31: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 2-5. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Poland, Tuesday, March 31: American Red Cross blood drive, 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Whitter Middle School, 1457 Maine St.

Sabattus, Tuesday, March 31: Card party, 6-9 p.m., Sabattus Town Hall, Route 9. Doors, 5:30 p.m. $3. Benefits Loaves & Fishes and food pantry. FMI: Monique Schreiber at 755-5255.

Greene, Thursday, April 2: Dale Johnson narrates his film “Beneath The Jungle and Beyond,” 7 p.m., Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. Free. FMI: 946-5311.

Auburn, Friday, April 3: Roast pork supper, 5-6:30 p.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $7, under 10 $3. Sponsored by VFW Ladies Auxiliary. FMI: 782-2856.

Auburn, Friday and Saturday, April 3-4: “The Vagina Monologues,” 7 p.m., First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St. $8. FMI: 783-0461.

Greene, Friday, April 3: Film “Beneath the Jungle and Beyond” narrated by filmmaker Dale Johnson, 2 and 7 p.m., Abraxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. Free. FMI: 946-5311.

Hebron, Friday, April 3: Spaghetti dinner, 5-7:30 p.m., Hebron Station Elementary School. Donation $5. Take out s. Benefits Volpe family. FMI: Scott Bourget 966-2626.

Poland, Friday, April 3: American Red Cross blood drive, 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Whittier Middle School, 1457 Maine St.

Gray, Saturday, April 4: Bean and chop suey supper, 6 p.m., American Legion, 15 Lewiston Road. $7, 5-11 $2.50, under 5 free. Benefits Cub Scout Troop 86.

Monmouth, Saturday, April 4: Potluck supper with music, 6 p.m., Baptist Church, 163 South Monmouth Road. FMI: Lynne 933-2158.

Pownal, Saturday, April 4: Bean supper, 4:30-6 p.m., United Methodist Church, 851 Lawrence Road. $6, children $3, under 3 free. Handicap accessible. FMI: Nancy 688-4481 or Karen 829-5470.

Sabattus, Saturday, April 4: Bean and casserole supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Our Lady of Rosary Parish. $6.50, under 12 $3. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. FMI: 375-6586 or 375-4057.

Auburn, Sunday, April 5: “The Vagina Monologues,” 2 p.m., First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St. $6. FMI: 783-0461.

Lewiston, Sunday, April 5: Singles dance with “Wild Horse,” 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $8. 21 and over. Couples welcome. FMI: 784-0389.