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

Livermore Falls, Friday, Oct. 31: Harvest party, 6-8 p.m., Church of the Nazarene, 6 Wheeler St. Games, costume contest, food. FMI: Miranda Silver 897-4014 or 320-1787.

Chesterville, Saturday, Nov. 1: Hunters and family breakfast, 5:30-9 a.m., Town Hall, Dutch Gap Road. $5. Sponsored by Heritage Society. FMI: Cindy Whittier 778-3078.

Farmington, Saturday, Nov. 1: Early Bird sale, starting at 6 a.m., downtown stores. FMI: www.downtownfarmington.com.

Farmington, Saturday, Nov. 1: Breakfast, 7-10 a.m., Henderson Memorial Baptist Church, Academy Street. $5, children $2.50.

Jay, Saturday, Nov. 1: Food and craft sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., North Jay Grange 10. FMI: 645-2910, 645-4628 or 645-2217.

Jay, Saturday, Nov. 1: Bean and casserole supper, 4-6 p.m., North Jay Grange 10. $6, children $3. Music by Narrow Gage. FMI: 645-2910, 645-4628 or 645-2217.

New Sharon, Saturday, Nov. 1: Bean takeout, 10 a.m. to 12 noon, New Sharon Congregational United Church of Christ, Cape Cod Hill Road. $15. To reserve, call Mary 778-2366.

Farmington, Saturday, Nov. 1: Supper, 5-6 p.m., Old South Church, Main Street. $8.50, under 12 years $6. Benefits church youth scholarship program. FMI: Church office 778-0424.

Wilton, Saturday, Nov. 1: Holiday figurine clay class for adults and grades 3 and up, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Foothills Arts Center, Bass-Wilson Building, downtown. $20. Paint your piece on Nov. 22, 12-1:30 p.m. Preregister 645-7117 or [email protected].

Farmington, Sunday, Nov. 2: Film: “La Dolce Vita,” 7 p.m., Lincoln Auditorium, UMF. Free. Hosted by Arts Institute of Western Maine and UMF Department of Visual and Performing Arts. FMI: Sarah Maline 778-7321.

Jay, Sunday, Nov. 2: Maine Country Music Association Country Sunday, 1-5 p.m., Jay Community Building, Route 4. $6, seniors and members $5, ages 5 to 15 $3, under 5 free. FMI: Bing 645-2472.

Salem, Sunday, Nov. 2: A+E’s Hill Country Music, 1 p.m., Salem Community Building. Donations. Refreshments. Sponsored by Salem Pine Tree Club.

Dixfield, Monday, Nov. 3: Pre-school storytime, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.

Rangeley, Wednesday, Nov. 5: Community breakfast, 7 a.m., BMC Diner, Richardson Street. FMI: 864-5844.

Wilton, Wednesday, Nov. 5: Art class for grades 1-3, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Foothills Arts Center, 284 Main St., Suite 190. $10. Preregistration required. FMI: 645-7117 or [email protected].

Wilton, Wednesday, Nov. 5: Nontraditional doll clay class Part 1 for grades 3-9, 4-5:30 p.m., Foothills Arts Center, Bass-Wilson Building, downtown. $35. Part 2 is Nov. 15, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Preregister 645-7117 or [email protected].

Wilton, Wednesday, Nov. 5: Art class for grades 1-3, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Foothills Arts Center, 284 Main St., Suite 190. $10. Pre-register 645-7117 or [email protected].

New Sharon, Thursday, Nov. 6: Story hour with crafts and snacks, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Jim Ditzler Memorial Library, 37 Library Road. FMI: 779-1128.

Farmington, Saturday, Nov. 8: Contradance, 7:30 p.m., Grange, Bridge Street. Music by North Star Sisters. $6, family $15. All welcome. No partner needed. FMI: 491-9928 or www.starleft.org.

Fayette, Saturday, Nov. 8: Chili and spaghetti supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Fayette Central School, Main Street. $6, children $3. Benefits Fayette’s “Keep me warm” fund.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, Nov. 8: Ham supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Eaton Memorial United Methodist Church, 28 Church St. $6, under 12 $3.

Phillips, Saturday, Nov. 8: Hunter’s breakfast, 4:30-9 a.m., Elementary School. $5, under 12 $3. Benefits 8th grade class trip.

Temple, Saturday, Nov. 8: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Town Hall. Benefits Fire Auxiliary.

Wilton, Saturday, Nov. 8: Square dance, 6:30-10 p.m., Cushing School, 585 Depot St. Casual attire. All welcome. Hosted by Friendship Squares.

Farmington, Sunday, Nov. 9: “Shoot the Piano Player” film, 7 p.m., UMF, Lincoln Auditorium. Free. FMI: Sarah Maline 778-7321.

Wilton, Sunday, Nov. 9: Music, 1 p.m., Wilton Methodist Church. Benefits Wilton Food Pantry. Donations accepted.

Farmington, Monday, Nov. 10: Winter Survival Fair, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Franklin Memorial Hospital.

Wilton, Wednesday, Nov. 12: Art class for grades 1-3, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Foothills Arts Center, 284 Main St., Suite 190. $10. Pre-registration required. FMI and to register: 645-7117, [email protected].

Oxford Hills area

Locke Mills, Friday, Oct. 31: Halloween party, 6-8 p.m., Town Hall. Sponsored by American Legion Auxiliary. FMI: Jamie 890-2812.

Norway, Friday, Oct. 31: Halloween Fest, 2-5 p.m., Norway Memorial Library and down Main Street. FMI: Norway Recreation Director Deb Partridge, 743-6651 or [email protected].

Norway, Friday, Oct. 31: Trick-or-Treat, haunted graveyard and house, 6-7 p.m., Norway Rehab and Living Center, 29 Marion Ave. Ages 11 and under. FMI: Georgia 743-7075.

Norway, Friday, Oct. 31: UNICEF Halloween Party, 5-7 p.m., Second Congregational Church of Norway, 205 Main St. Tickets 3 for $1; benefits United Nation’s Children’s Fund. FMI: church office between 9 a.m. and noon, Monday-Thursday, 743-2290.

Norway, Friday, Oct. 31: Fire Department open house, 2-8 p.m., Fire Station.

Otisfield, Friday, Oct. 31: Halloween party, 5-6:30 p.m., Otisfield Community Hall. Games, drinks & candy. Bring favorite frightful finger foods to share. To help meet at the community hall on Sunday Oct. 26 at 3:30 p.m.

Paris, Friday, Oct. 31: Halloween party devoted to helping kids and families volunteer to make a difference, 6-8 p.m., Oxford Hills High School. Sponsored by by Mossbrook Church, for kids 5-12. Free. FMI: Laurie McKenney at 336-2753.

Paris, Friday, Oct. 31: Story time Halloween fun, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. Free. FMI: Paris Public Library at 743-6994 or e-mail [email protected].

Paris, Friday, Oct. 31: Benefit for Amanda Flanders, paralyzed in an ATV accident, 8-10 p.m., Four Seasons. $10. Auction, 50/50, costume contest. Auction items needed. FMI: Nora 743-5296, 461-1006.

Waterford, Friday, Oct. 31: Waterford Library Halloween activities, Halloween story time for children 4:30 p.m., welcoming trick-or-treat visitors from 5:30-7 p.m., Waterford Library.

Oxford, Saturday, Nov. 1: Pork supper, 5-6 p.m., Grange, Route 26. 47, under 12 $3.50. Takeouts.

Paris, Saturday, Nov. 1: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street.

Paris, Saturday, Nov. 1: Turkey dinner, 5-6:30 p.m., Deering Memorial Methodist Church, Main and Church streets. $7, under 12 $3. Parking behind library and town office.

Paris, Saturday, Nov. 1: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Maine Veterans’ Home, 477 High St. Refreshment counter.

Paris, Saturday, Nov. 1: Rabies clinic, 10 a.m. to noon, West Paris Grange, 4 Church St. Sponsored by Norway Veterinarian Hospital.

Paris, Saturday, Nov. 1: Hunter’s breakfast, 5-10 a.m., South Paris American Legion Hall, Church Street. Benefits OHCHS Project Graduation. Donations.

Sumner, Saturday, Nov. 1: Chicken supper, 6 p.m., Congregational Church, UCC. Benefits Pilgrim Lodge scholarships. FMI: Peggy Bragg 388-2074.

West Paris, Saturday, Nov. 1: Hunters and family breakfast, 5:30-8:30 a.m., Historical Society. $5, under 12 $3. FMI: Betty Jones 674-2507.

Paris, Monday, Nov. 3: “Munschworks” stories by author Robert Munsch, 3:30-4:30, Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Bethel, Thursday, Nov. 6: Western Mountains Senior College’s Down Home Maine program, 4:30-6 p.m. at Bethel Congregational Church, Church Street. Talk on animal welfare. Free. FMI: call 665-2181 or 836-2576.

Norway, Thursday, Nov. 6: After school bowling for grades 2-8, 3-4:30 p.m., Hobbs Lucky Lanes. Get registration form at Town Office or www.norwaymaine.com.

Paris, Thursday, Nov. 6: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Bethel, Friday, Nov. 7: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Gould Academy, 39 Church St.

Harrison, Saturday, Nov. 8: Bean and casserole supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., VFW Hall, Route 35. $7, under 12 $3.50. Sponsored by Ladies Auxiliary 9328. FMI: 583-4713.

Paris, Saturday, Nov. 8: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street.

Waterford, Wednesday, Nov. 8: Supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Waterford Fire Station. Hosted by Waterford Fire Auxiliary. $7, kids $3, 5 and under free.

Paris, Sunday, Nov. 9: Veterans’ Day ceremony, 2 p.m., Maine Veterans’ Home, Multi-purpose room. Tours, refreshments. FMI: 743-6300 or www.maineveteranshomes.org.

Fryeburg, Monday, Nov. 10: American Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Gibson Recreation Center, 745 Main St.

Paris, Monday, Nov. 10: “Munschworks” stories of Robert Munsch, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or www.paris.lib.me.us.

Norway, Tuesday, Nov. 11: Family playtime, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Memorial Library, for parents/caregivers and children 1-4. Space limited. FMI and to register: the library at 743-5308.

River Valley area

Rumford, Friday, Oct. 31: Trick-or-treat with Grange 15, 5:30-7 p.m., Rumford Grange #15, Rumford Center.

Andover, Saturday, Nov. 1: Halloween cabaret ball, 8 p.m., Town Hall. $7 cash donation or bring unwrapped gift for child. DJ, food, and costume contest. Benefits Santa’s Helpers.

Mexico, Saturday, Nov. 1: Christmas fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., United Church of Christ. Crafts, raffles, children’s activities. Luncheon 11 a.m.

Rumford, Saturday, Nov. 1: Supper, 4:45 p.m., St. John’s Parish Hall. $6, under 12 $3. Takeouts.

Rumford, Saturday, Nov. 1: Craft, food fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Legion Hall, by the American Legion Auxiliary.

Rumford, Saturday, Nov. 1: Supper, dance, supper 5-7 p.m., dance 8-midnight, American Legion. $5 supper, $7 dance, $10 both. Door prizes, 50/50. Benefits firefighter Bill Johnston.

Dixfield, Monday, Nov. 3: Pre-school storytime, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Library.

Rumford, Wednesday, Nov. 5: Preschool story time for ages 2-5, 10 a.m., Public Library.

Bethel, Thursday, Nov. 6: Western Mountains Senior College’s Down Home Maine program, 4:30-6 p.m. at Bethel Congregational Church, Church Street. Talk on animal welfare. Free. FMI: call 665-2181 or 836-2576.

Rumford, Thursday, Nov. 6: Winter Survival Fair, 1-4 p.m., American Legion Hall. Free. Sponsored by SeniorsPlus. RSVP 1-800-427-1241.

Bethel, Friday, Nov. 7: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Gould Academy, 39 Church St.

Canton, Saturday, Nov. 8: Supper for Old Canton School House, 4:30-6 p.m., Old Canton Municipal Building. $6, 12 and under $3. Take outs. School open Nov. 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Rumford, Saturday, Nov. 8: Pork supper, 5 p.m., Blazing Star Lodge, Route 232. $10, under 12 $5. Take out available. FMI: Joe Roy 364-4715 or [email protected].

Rumford, Saturday, Nov. 8: Flea market, bake sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. Barnabas Church.

Rumford, Saturday, Nov. 8: Fall fair, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., United Methodist Church, Linnell Street. Silent auction, corn chowder luncheon.

Rumford, Saturday, Nov. 8: Spaghetti supper & dance, benefits Larry LaPointe Jr., supper 4:30 p.m., dance 7 p.m. to 12 a.m., Eagles Club, 13 Oxford Ave. Dinner $6, 10 and under $4. 50/50 drawing, Chinese auction, raffles. Dance $10.

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

Rumford, Wednesday, Nov. 12: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Public Library.

Lewiston area

Lewiston, Friday, Oct. 31: Toy Library’s orange theme. Bring favorite orange colored snack and wear Halloween costume, New Life Community Center, 134 College St. Prizes, games. FMI: 782-1112.

Lisbon, Friday, Oct. 31: Auxiliary supper, boiled dinner with corned beef, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Lisbon VFW & Auxiliary, Post 9459, Route 196. FMI: Post home 353-5291 or Post commander & president 353-2152.

Lisbon, Friday, Oct. 31: Chili and taco supper, 5-6 p.m., American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post 158.

Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 1: Sprouts, family lap-sit program, 10:30-10:50 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. For parents and babies from birth to 36 months; siblings welcome. FMI: www.auburnpubliclibrary.org, 333-6640.

Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 1: Model train show, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Middle School gym and cafeteria. Sponsored by Railroad Club. $4, under 15 $2. Auburn Music Association benefits from sale of refreshments.

Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 1: Holiday fair, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Odd Fellow’s and Rebekah’s Home, 85 Caron Lane. FMI: Diane Tracy 786-4616.

Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 1: Bean supper, 4-6 p.m., Odd Fellow’s and Rebekah’s Home, 85 Caron Lane. $6. FMI: Diane Tracy 786-4616.

Danville, Saturday, Nov. 1: Bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m., Grange Hall. $7, children $4. Game party 7 p.m.

Gray, Saturday, Nov. 1: Supper, 5-6 p.m., American Legion, 15 Lewiston Road. $7, under 12 years $2.50, under 5 years free.

Leeds, Saturday, Nov. 1: Turkey supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Leeds Community Church, Church Hill Road. $7, ages 5-11 $3, under 4 free. Homemade pies.

Lewiston, Saturday, Nov. 1: A cappella concert featuring six groups, 7:30 p.m., Franco-American Heritage Center, 46 Cedar St. $20, under 12 free with adult. Benefits Maine Music Society. For tickets call LA Arts 782-7228. FMI: 782-1403 or www.MaineMusicSociety.org.

Lewiston, Saturday, Nov. 1: French night, 5 p.m. social hour, 6 p.m. meal, 7-11 p.m. dancing, Lewiston Elks Lodge 371, 1675 Lisbon Road. $25/couple, $15/person. Featuring the C’est Si Bon. For tickets call Martine Gagne 782-8297 or Elks Lodge 784-4801.

Lewiston, Saturday, Nov. 1: Garage sale for Maine DECA Chapter, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Knights of Columbus, East Avenue. Benefit the chapter.

Sabattus, Saturday, Nov. 1: Bean and casserole supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Our Lady of the Rosary Parish hall. $6.50, under 12 $3. FMI: 375-6586.

Minot, Saturday, Nov. 1: Hunter’s breakfast, 5-9 a.m., Minot Center Grange Hall, top of Minot Center Hill. $6, $3 6 to 12 years, 5 and under free. FMI: 782-4319.

Monmouth, Saturday, Nov. 1: Two Old Friends, 7 p.m., United Church Sanctuary, Main Street, $12. Roast pork dinner at 5:30 p.m. in Packard Activity Center. Dinner $5, $2.50 12 and under, and age 5 and under free. Sponsored by East Monmouth United Methodist Church. FMI: 441-3172.

Monmouth, Saturday, Nov. 1: Hunter’s breakfast, 4:30-9:30 a.m., Cottrell Elementary School, Academy Street. $5 all-you-can-eat. Raffle. For tickets call Archie Wing 933-2589.

Monmouth, Saturday, Nov. 1: Roast pork dinner, 5:30-7 p.m., Packard Activity Center, United Methodist Church, Main Street. $5, ages 6-12 $2.50, 5 and under free. Concert by Two Old Friends follows.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Nov. 1: Dear Claudia, 7:30 p.m., New Gloucester Village Coffeehouse, First Congregational Church of New Gloucester, corner of Church and Gloucester Hill roads. $10; $5 for children and seniors. FMI: 926-3260; Julie Fralich 926-3161, www.ngucc.org.

Pownal, Saturday, Nov. 1: Bean supper, 4:30-6 p.m., North Pownal United Methodist Church, 851 Lawrence Road. $6, children $3, under 3 free. Handicap accessible. FMI: Nancy 688-4481 or Karen 829-5470.

Wales, Saturday, Nov. 1: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Oak Hill High School. Benefits Class of 2009.

Auburn, Sunday, Nov. 2: Ticket auction, drawing begins at 4 p.m., Edward Little High School. Held by John F. Murphy Homes Life Center and Navigator Community Support programs. $5, $10, $15 envelopes, dollar table, 50/50 raffle. Refreshments.

Lisbon, Sunday, Nov. 2: Patriots alumni flag football, 1 p.m., Lisbon High School Football Field. Tickets at door, $10. Benefits drug awareness programs, materials and Lisbon police programs. FMI: [email protected].

Sabattus, Sunday, Nov. 2: Breakfast, 7:30-10 a.m., Sabattus American Legion Post 135. $6, 10 and under $3.

Auburn, Monday, November 3: Mom’s morning out, 10-11 a.m., Library Children’s Program Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: www.auburnpubliclibrary.org, 333-6640.

Auburn, Monday, Nov. 3: Maine birding trail, 7 p.m., Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 782-5238 or stantonbirdclub.org.

Lewiston, Monday, Nov. 3: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Nov. 4: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Auburn, Wednesday, Nov. 5: Teen Anime Club, 3 p.m., Library Community Room, 49 Spring St. Refreshments. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Wednesday, Nov. 5: Preschool story time, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. Ages 3-5. FMI: 333-6640, www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Nov. 5: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Sabattus, Wednesday, Nov. 5: Bird walk, 8 a.m., Sabattus Pond. FMI: 933-2266 or stantonbirdclub.org.

Auburn, Thursday, Nov. 6: Gingerbread man craft, 5:30 p.m., Library Community Room, 49 Spring St. $19. Coffee and treats. Space limited. Signup 333-6640. FMI: www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Greene, Thursday, Nov. 6: “It’s Great! Britain” film, 7 p.m., Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. Free. Doors open 6 p.m. FMI: 946-5311.

Lewiston, Thursday, Nov. 6: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Wales, Thursday, Nov. 6: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Oak Hill High School, 56 School Road.

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

Greene, Friday, Nov. 7: “It’s Great! Britain” film, 2 and 7 p.m., Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. Free. Doors open 6 p.m. FMI: 946-5311.

Lewiston, Friday, Nov. 7: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 6 p.m., St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center, Campus Avenue.

Lisbon, Friday, Nov. 7: Shepherd’s pie supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., VFW Post 9459, Route 196. $6, under 10 $3. FMI: 353-5291 or 353-2152.

Pownal, Friday, Nov. 7: Christmas Fair, 2-7 p.m., North Pownal United Methodist Church, 871 Lawrence Road. FMI: Nancy 688-4481.

Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 8: SPROUTS family time for 0-36 months, 10:30-10:50 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 8: Book chat for grades 3-6, 1-1:45 p.m., Library Children’s Program Room, 49 Spring St. Games, refreshments. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 8: Ham dinner, 5-6 p.m., St. Louis Church, Third Street. $7, 5-11 $3.50, under 5 free.

Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 8: Winterberry Fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Woman’s Literary Union, 19 Elm St. FMI: Cathy Westleigh 783-9485.

Danville, Saturday, Nov. 8: Danville Union Church holiday fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Danville Grange. Raffles, luncheon.

Durham, Saturday, Nov. 8: Ham supper, 4:30-6 p.m., First Congregational Church, Route 136. $7.50, 6-12 $2.50, 5 and under free. FMI: 353-8818.

Gray, Saturday, Nov. 8: Bean supper, 5-7 p.m., First Congregational Church Parish House, behind McDonald’s. $7, 12 and under $3. Entertainment and door prizes. Benefits Open Gates Equine Rescue. FMI: 926-5570.

Lewiston, Saturday, Nov. 8: “Death with Father” dinner theater, 7 p.m., Holy Cross Church Hall, 1080 Lisbon St. $35. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 12,652. For tickets or FMI: 783-6860, 783-6781, 784-9000.

Lewiston, Saturday, Nov. 8: Bean and casserole supper, 4:45-6 p.m., Calvary United Methodist Church, 59 Sabattus St. $7, children $3.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, Nov. 8: Bean and casserole supper, 4:45-6 p.m., Holy Trinity Church Parish Hall, 67 Frost Hill Ave. $6, 4-11 $4, under 4 free. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. FMI: 353-5636.

Minot, Saturday, Nov. 8: Church fair, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., United Methodist Church. Door prizes, silent auction, cheese wheel, cookie walk. Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. FMI: Phyllis 345-5801.

Minot, Saturday, Nov. 8: Vendor fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Minot Consolidated School, 23 Shaw Hill Road. Benefits 8th grade trip to New York City.

Auburn, Wednesday, Nov. 12: Memory loss and dementia series, “Holidays, Reflecting on the Past and Present,” 3-4:30 p.m., Clover Health Care, Common Room, 440 Minot Ave. Sponsored by Alzheimer’s Association, Maine Chapter. FMI: 1-800-272-3900.

Auburn, Wednesday, Nov. 12: Preschool story time, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., Public Library Children’s Program Room, 49 Spring St. Ages 3-5 and families. FMI: www.auburnpubliclibrary.org, 333-6640.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Nov. 8: Amvets Ladies Auxiliary harvest supper, 5-6 p.m., Amvets Hall, Route 100. $8, kids $3.

Pownal, Saturday, Nov. 8: Christmas Fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., North Pownal United Methodist Church, 871 Lawrence Road. FMI: Nancy 688-4481.

Wales, Saturday, Nov. 8: Church fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Youth Center, Pond Road, Route 132. FMI: Alice 375-8382 or Marilyn 375-6604.

Winthop, Saturday, Nov. 8: Hunter and family breakfast, 5-9 a.m., Congregational Church, Main Street. Sponsored by Rotary Club.

Auburn, Sunday, Nov. 9: Breakfast, 8-10:30 a.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $3.75/$4.75. Benefits Christmas party for children. FMI: 784-6883.

Auburn, Sunday, Nov. 9: Ski swap, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Auburn Middle School gymnasium. Drop off equipment 1-3 p.m. Saturday. FMI: [email protected].

Auburn, Sunday, Nov. 9: Basket bingo, 1 p.m., Hasty Community Center, Pettingill Park. Benefits library’s teen collection. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 2024.

Auburn, Monday, Nov. 10: Mom’s morning out, 10-11 a.m., Library Children’s Program Room, 49 Spring St. Bring child, gather with other families. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Monday, Nov. 10: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 150 East Ave.

Gray, Tuesday, Nov. 11: Veterans Day closing for the Maine Wildlife Park, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. Free for U.S. military personnel and veterans.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Nov. 11: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Nov. 12: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-7 p.m., 300 Main St.