Farmington, Wednesday, March 11: “The Band’s Visit” showing, 7 p.m., room 202, Ricker Addition, University of Maine at Farmington. Film is free and open to the public. Sponsored by Western Mountains Peace Action Workshop.

Farmington, Wednesday, March 11: Fish chowder lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Trinity Methodist Church, Route 2.

Chesterville, Thursday, March 12: Free senior citizen St. Patrick’s Day luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Chesterville Town Office. Sponsored by North Chesterville Extension Homemakers. Entertainment. FMI: 778-3156.

Farmington, Friday, March 13: Auction, viewing 5:15 p.m., bidding 6 p.m., Mt. Blue Middle School, Middle Street. FMI: 778-4279 or 778-4767 ext. 102 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. or 212-6109 until 8 p.m.

Farmington, Saturday, March 14: Contra dance, New Yankee Soul Revue, beginner workshop 7:30 p.m., dance 8 p.m., Fairbanks School Meeting House, 508 Fairbanks Road. $6, family $15. FMI: 491-9928 or www.starleft.org.

Farmington, Saturday, March 14: Dance, “Borderline,” 8 p.m.-midnight, Elks Lodge. $12. Tickets at Madore’s Market, Good Times Unlimited. Sponsored by Shiretown Riders Snowmobile Club.

Farmington, Saturday, March 14: Free luncheon, 12-1 p.m., Old South First Congregational Church. Delivery available in Farmington area, call office 778-0424 or kitchen 778-4438.

Farmington, Saturday, March 14: Bean and casserole Supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Trinity UMC Farmington.

Jay, Saturday, March 14: St. Patrick’s dinner, 6:30 p.m., and dance, 8 p.m.-midnight, VFW Post 3335, 64 Jewel St. Benefits honor/color guard.

Strong, Saturday, March 14: St. Patrick’s Day corned beef supper, 5 to 7 p.m., Mt. Abram High School cafeteria. Music by A&E Hill Country. Adults $6, seniors $4, ages 6-12 $3, under 6 free, family $17. Sponsored by Salem Fire Department and Auxiliary.

Turner, Saturday, March 14: St. Patrick’s dance, 7 p.m., Boffy Quimby Memorial Center. 21 and up. $10. Sponsored by Buckfield Recreation Department. FMI: Jason 713-0847.

Wilton, Saturday, March 14: Book sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Nichols Expo Building, Weld Street. Sponsored by Free Public Library. FMI: 645-4831.

Farmington, Sunday, March 15: Romantic comedy “Last Chance Harvey,” 1 and 4 p.m., Narrow Gauge Cinema. $5. Sponsored by Literacy Volunteers. FMI: 778-3460.

Kingfield, Sunday, March 15: Chinese auction, doors at noon, drawings at 1 p.m., Webster Hall, School Street. $1/10 tickets. Refreshments. Benefits American Cancer Society. Sponsored by Friends and Family Ties Relay for Life team.

Phillips, Sunday, March 15: Penny sale auction drawing, 1 p.m., Public Library, Main Street. FMI: 639-2665

Wilton, Tuesday, March 17: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Wilton Free Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St. FMI: 645-4831.

Farmington, Wednesday, March 18: Fish chowder, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Trinity Methodist Church, Route 2.

New Sharon, Thursday, March 19: Story hour, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Jim Ditzler Memorial Library, 37 Library Road. Stories, crafts, snacks. FMI: 779-1128.

Wilton, Friday, March 20: Library book sale, 1-4 p.m., Nichols Expo Building, Weld Street. FMI: Wilton Free Public Library 645-4831.

Strong, Saturday, March 21: Spaghetti supper, benefits Lester Tolman, 5-7 p.m., Strong United Methodist Parish Hall, Main Street.

Wilton, Saturday, March 21: Library book sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Nichols Expo Building, Weld Street. FMI: Wilton Free Public Library 645-4831.

Oxford Hills area

Norway, Wednesday, March 11: 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.

Bryant Pond, Thursday, March 12: Speaker Marty Elkin of Morrill Farm, 2 p.m., Whitman Memorial Library. Free. Light refreshments.

Paris, Thursday, March 12: Lenten lunch with speaker Leslie Foley, noon, Deering Memorial United Methodist Church, Main & Church streets. $5.

Paris, Thursday, March 12: Preschool story-time, 10 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: [email protected], www.paris.lib.me.us, 743-6994.

Norway, Friday, March 13: 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.

Norway, Friday, March 13: Teen film series: “Under the Bombs,” 7 p.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Grades 9-12. Free. FMI: 743-5309.

Norway, Friday and Saturday, March 13-14: Inside/out yard sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Alpha & Omega Thrift Shop, 39 Brown St., inside the NPSW transfer station. Free coffee, donuts Friday 10 a.m.-noon. Free hot dogs and soda Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Paris, Friday, March 13: Jones Dance Band, 7 to 10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. $5.

Naples, Saturday, March 14: Community Cultural Celebration, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lake Region High School. FMI: Mody Botros 890-0866, [email protected] or www.cccofmaine.org.

Paris, Saturday, March 14: St. Patrick’s corned beef supper, dance, supper 5-6 p.m., dance 6:30-9:30 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. Supper $7, dance $5, both $12. Music by Country Lads. Benefits area veterans.

Paris, Saturday, March 14: Swingin’ Bears square dance, 7 to 10 p.m., Oxford Hills Middle School, Pine Street. $6 dancers, free for non-dancers. Refreshments. FMI: Sue Corning 743-7176 or Eleanor Herrick 782-4050.

Bethel, Sunday, March 15: Bethel Performing Arts Project meeting, 4-7 p.m., Funky Red Barn, Summer Street. FMI, or RSVP: Performers, call Lynn Arizzi at 824-0508; businesses, call Ross Timberlake at 824-6545.

Bridgton, Sunday, March 15: American Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Shawnee Peak Ski Resort, 119 Mountain Road.

Paris, Sunday, March 15: Oxford Hills Booster youth Cheer Jam, 2 p.m., Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School gym. $3, students $2, 5 and under free.

Paris, Monday, March 16: After school story time and Yankee swap with donated books, 3:45-5 p.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or www.paris.lib.me.us.

Bridgton, Tuesday-Saturday, March 17-21: “Fill a Bag” for $1, Bridgton Hospital Guild Thrift Shop, downtown next to Reny’s. Benefits Bridgton Hospital.

Norway, Tuesday, March 17: Family Playtime, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Memorial Library. Children 1-4 and parents or caregivers. FMI: 743-5308.

Otisfield, Tuesday, March 17: Food Pantry, 10 a.m. to noon, Spurrs Corner Church, Route 121. FMI: 583-4780 or 627-4329.

Norway, Wednesday, March 18: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Ages 2-5. Theme: Puppy Dog Tales. Free. FMI: 743-5308, www.norway.lib.me.us.

Paris, Wednesday, March 18: Harlem Superstars Showtime Basketball, 7 p.m., Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. Benefits Oxford Hills Athletic Boosters. $7 advance, $8 at door.

Paris, Thursday, March 19: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. Theme: What’s a “Widget?” FMI: 743-6994, [email protected], www.paris.lib.me.us.

Paris, Thursday, March 19: Lenten lunch, 12 noon, Deering Memorial United Methodist Church, Main and Church streets. Speaker: Brendan Harnett. $5.

Waterford, Thursday, March 19: Community pot luck supper, 6 p.m., Wilken’s Community House, Waterford Flat, Plummer Hill Road. Folk sing follows. Bring guitar or instrument. FMI on the sing: Jane Morse 583-4502.

Norway, Friday, March 20: Boiled dinner, 5-6:30 p.m., Second Congregational Church, Main Street. Benefits church’s general fund. $8, 10 and under $4. FMI: church office, 743-2290.

Bethel, Saturday, March 21: Hypnosis show, 7 p.m., Telstar Middle/High School, Helen C. Berry Auditorium, by Dr. Michael Hathaway. $5. Sponsored by Telstar Class of 2009 and SAD 44 Wellness Team.

Center Lovell, Saturday, March 21: Flea market, bake sale, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., United Church of Christ, Route 5. Lunch, baked goods, crafts, more. For table rental or information: Linda Libby at 925-3661.

Hebron, Saturday, March 21: Supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Hebron Community Baptist Church. Boiled dinner. $7, 6-12 $3.50, under 6 free. Take outs.

Oxford, Saturday, March 21: Soup-er buffet, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Oxford Congo Church, King Street. $5, 3-12 $3.

Oxford, Saturday, March 21: A spring fair and Chinese auction, Advent Christian Church, Route 26 (near Wal-Mart), to benefit the Families in Crisis Task Force Food Pantry. Doors open at 1 p.m.; drawings at 3 p.m. Food will be available. To donate items, food or time, please contact Peggy at 357-7072.

Oxford, Saturday, March 21: Recreation Department’s Best Pizza Contest, 12-2 p.m., Station House Community Center. To participate contact Pam Lovely at 539-4563. $2, benefits the Oxford Recreation.

Paris, Saturday, March 21: Boy Scout Troop 130 chicken pie supper, 5-6 p.m. and Chinese auction, 6:30, American Legion Hall. Auction tickets available until 6:15 p.m. Benefits the troop for summer camp and other activities. FMI: Priscilla Hebert 212-4974.

River Valley area

Rumford, Wednesday, March 11: Mountain Valley Athletic Boosters host Harlem Superstars, 7 p.m., Puiia Gym at Mountain Valley High School. $7 advance, $8 at door.

Rumford, Thursday, March 12: Spaghetti and meatball supper, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., the Eagles. Benefits Dave Swett and family. $7. Chinese auction, 50/50 raffle.

Dixfield, Friday, March 13: Basket bingo, doors 3 p.m., first game 6 p.m., American Legion. $10. Tickets at Dirigo High School or booster member. Benefits Dirigo athletics. FMI: Barbara Chow 562-8989.

Rumford, Saturday, March 14: St. Patrick’s corned beef supper and dance, supper 5 to 6 p.m., dance 7 to 11 p.m., Snowshoe Club, Waldo Street. $6, 12 and under $3.

Rumford, Saturday, March 14: Chili and chowder cook-off, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Legion Hall. Samples 50 cents or 12 for $5, bowl $3. Pastries. Take outs. Benefits River Valley Relay for Life. To register chili or chowder, call Diane at 364-8358 or Peggy at 562-7688.

Bethel, Sunday, March 15: Bethel Performing Arts Project meeting, 4-7 p.m., Funky Red Barn, Summer Street. FMI, or RSVP: Performers, Lynn Arizzi at 824-0508; businesses, Ross Timberlake at 824-6545.

Dixfield, Monday, March 16: Preschool story time, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Ludden Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.

Rumford, Friday, March 20: Salmon pie luncheon, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., St. Barnabas Episcopal Church. $7.

Bethel, Saturday, March 21: Hypnosis show, 7 p.m., Telstar Middle/High School, Helen C. Berry Auditorium, by Dr. Michael Hathaway. $5. Sponsored by Telstar Class of 2009 and SAD 44 Wellness Team.

Dixfield, Saturday, March 21: Crop for a Cure, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Student Community Center, Dirigo High School. $25 before March 7, $30 after. Space limited. Sponsored by Canton Cruisers Relay for Life Team. Lunch, snacks, prizes, Chinese auction, and door prizes. Reservations or FMI: Missy Timberlake 597-2640, [email protected], Kathy Walker 597-2560, [email protected].

Rumford, Saturday, March 21: Spaghetti supper benefit for Martha and Alan Boudreau, 5:30-7:30 p.m., dance, 8-midnight, American Legion. Supper $7, dance $5, both $10.

Lewiston area

Auburn, Thursday, March 12: Speaker John Henderson of Hometown History Works, 6 p.m., Public Library Androscoggin Room. Topic: Irish Potato Famine of 1847. Irish soda bread and other refreshments. FMI, to reserve: Sally, 333-6640, ext. 4 or e-mail atsholt@auburnpubliclibrary.

Lewiston, Thursday, March 12: Art Van, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133, [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.

Auburn, Friday, March 13: Open Mic/Poetry Slam” three year anniversary show, 7:30 p.m., First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St. Donation. FMI: 783-0461 or www.auburnuu.org.

Lewiston, Friday, March 13: Babytime story time for ages 0-2, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 513-3133, [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Friday, March 13: Senior College “Food for Thought” at USM/Lewiston-Auburn, 11:30 a.m., Function Room 170. Introducing spring semester instructors. $7 advance or $8 at the door. Reserve by noon Thursday, March 12, by phone, 753-6510.

Auburn, Saturday, March 14: Chicken dinner, 5-6 p.m., St. Louis Church, Third Street. $7, ages 6-12 years $3.50, 5 and under free.

Auburn, Saturday, March 14: Corned beef and cabbage supper, 4:30-6:30 p.m., American Legion 153, 71 South Main St. $7, 12 and under $4. Benefits veterans programs.

Gray, Saturday, March 14: Disney’s “The Jungle Book-Kids” musical, 2 p.m., Gray-New Gloucester Middle School auditorium, 31 Libby Hill Road. $5. Tickets at www.fiddleheadcenter.org, 657-6643 or the door. FMI: 657-2244.

Lewiston, Saturday, March 14: Reading Dog, noon, Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. To to read to a dog, call 513-3133.

Lewiston, Saturday, March 14: Bean and casserole supper, 4:45-6 p.m., Calvary United Methodist Church, 59 Sabattus St. $7, children $3.

Lewiston, Saturday, March 14: Bean supper, 4-6 p.m., Holy Family Church Hall, 607 Sabattus St. Family style. $6, under 12 $3. Handicapped-accessible.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, March 14: Baked bean and casserole supper, 4:45-6 p.m., Holy Trinity Church parish hall, 67 Frost Hill Ave. $6, ages 4-11 $4, under 4 free, family with children under 12 $15. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. FMI: 353-5636.

Sabattus, Saturday, March 14: Bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m., “The Jacques,” Wales Road. Dancing follows until 9:30 p.m. Supper $6, dance $5, both $10. FMI: 375-4850.

Turner, Saturday, March 14: St. Patrick’s dance, 7 p.m., Boffy Quimby Memorial Center. 21 and up. $10. Sponsored by Buckfield Recreation Department. FMI: Jason 713-0847.

Auburn, Sunday, March 15: Breakfast, 8-11 a.m., St. Philip Church, 2365 Turner Road, by St. Philips Seniors. $6, under 12 $3.

Lewiston, Sunday, March 15: Magic by The Great Stephan, 2 p.m., Calvary United Methodist Church, 59 Sabattus St. Free, refreshments. FMI: 782-3221.

Sabattus, Sunday, March 15: Breakfast, 7:30-10 a.m., American Legion Post 135. $6, 10 and under $3.

Lewiston, Monday, March 16: American Red Cross blood drive, 1 to 6 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 150 East Ave.

Lewiston, Monday, March 16: Kids’ cooking club for ages 7-14, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Space limited. Call 513-3133 to sign up. FMI: Denise at Lots to Gardens 755-3110.

Lewiston, Monday, March 16: All-ages story time, 6:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133, [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Tuesday, March 17: Book Buddies, 3:45 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. For children first-sixth grade. FMI: 513-3133.

Lewiston, Tuesday, March 17: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 2-5. FMI: 513-3133.

Mechanic Falls, Tuesday, March 17: St. Patrick’s Day boiled dinner, 4:30-6 p.m., American Legion Post 150. $7, seniors $6, under 12 $3.

Lewiston, Wednesday, March 18: Spaghetti supper, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Holy Cross Church Hall, 1080 Lisbon St. Hosted by Knights of Columbus 12652. Benefits Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. $6, kids $3, under 5 free.

Lewiston, Wednesday, March 18: Book Buddies, 3:45 p.m., Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Grades 1-6. FMI: 513-3133.

Lewiston, Wednesday, March 18: Reading Dog, 5:30 p.m., Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. To read to a dog call 513-3133. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Thursday, March 19: Art Van, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Friday, March 20: Babytime story time, 10 a.m., Public Library Children’s Room. Ages 0-2. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Auburn, Friday, March 20: Teen open mic, 6 p.m., Public Library. Refreshments. Donation of canned food for the shelter appreciated. FMI: Sally at [email protected] or call 333-6640 ext. 4.

Auburn, Saturday, March 21: Bean & American chop suey supper, 4:30-6 p.m., basement of St. Louis Church, Third Street. Hosted by Andy Valley Knights of Columbus, Council 8742. $6, 12 and under $3.

Hebron, Saturday, March 21: Supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Hebron Community Baptist Church. New England Boiled Dinner. $7, 6-12 $3.50, under 6 free. Take outs.

Lewiston, Saturday, March 21: Reading Dog, noon, Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. To read to a dog call 513-3133) FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lisbon, Saturday, March 21: Bob Marley, seating 7:30, show 8:30 p.m., Lisbon High School. $15. Benefits Athletic Boosters. FMI: Robin 353-7428.

Lewiston, Saturday, March 21: Field trip, winter birds, 8 a.m., Stanton Bird Club. FMI: stantonbirdclub.org or call 240-1380.

Minot, Saturday, March 21: Turkey supper, 5-6 p.m., Minot United Methodist Church. $6, children $3. FMI: Allen Messer 998-6005.

New Gloucester, Saturday, March 21: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Masonic Hall, Route 100.

New Gloucester, Saturday, March 21: Bean supper, 5-6 p.m., Amvets Post 6. $7, children $3. Under 6 free.