Rangeley, Friday, Oct. 10-11 6-8 p.m. and Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-noon: Rummage sale, 6-8 p.m., Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, Main Street.

Carrabassett Valley, Saturday, Oct. 11: Upcountry Artists’ art and craft show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sugarloaf Mountain base lodge.

Chesterville, Saturday, Oct. 11: Pie baking contest, drop off apple, pumpkin or custard pies 2:30-3:30 p.m. for judging, Town Hall. Prizes.

Chesterville, Saturday, Oct. 11: Harvest dinner and entertainment by “Greater Purpose,” 5-6:30 p.m., Town Hall. $8.

Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 11: Contradance, music by Pineland Fiddlers, 7:30 p.m., Grange Hall, Bridge Street. $6, family $15. All welcome. FMI: 491-9928 or www.starleft.org.

Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 11: Bean and casserole supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church.

Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 11: Chicken stew luncheon, 12-1 p.m., Old South First Congregational Church. Free. For delivery, call 778-0424 or 778-4438.

Jay, Saturday, Oct. 11: Sirloin or haddock dinner, 7 p.m., LaFleur’s Restaurant, Route 4. Social hour, 6 p.m. Dance follows. Raffles. $30. Benefits Maine’s Paper and Heritage Museum. FMI: Claire at 897-3514 or [email protected].

Livermore, Saturday, Oct. 11: Meatloaf supper, 5:30-7 p.m., Victory Christian Church, Route 4. $5.50, under 5 free. FMI: 897-2024.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, Oct. 11: Rummage and food sale, 9 a.m. to noon, First Baptist Church, 25 Church St.

North Jay, Saturday, Oct. 11: Food and rummage sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., North Jay Grange #10. Light luncheon available.

North Jay, Saturday, Oct. 11: Country music show, 1-4 p.m., North Jay Grange. $5, children, $3. 50-50, door prizes. FMI: 645-2910, 645-4628, 645-2217.

Salem, Saturday, Oct. 11: Bean, casserole supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Community Building. Benefits Eva Decker and Dave Frey, who are battling cancer. To donate or FMI: 678-2011 or 678-2874.

Wilton, Saturday, Oct. 11: Square dance by Friendship Squares, 6:30-10 p.m., Cushing School. Casual attire. All welcome.

Carrabassett Valley, Sunday, Oct. 12: Upcountry Artists’ art and craft show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sugarloaf Mountain base lodge.

Farmington, Sunday, Oct. 12: 2008 Film, “Los Olvidados,” 7 p.m., Lincoln Auditorium, UMF Campus. Free. Hosted by Arts Institute of Western Maine and UMF Dept. of Visual and Performing Arts. FMI: Sarah Maline at VAPA 778-7321.

Farmington, Monday, Oct. 13: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 6 p.m., Franklin Memorial Hospital, 1 Hospital Drive.

Farmington, Wednesday, Oct. 15: Novelist M.P. Barker discussing her novel “A Difficult Boy,” 7 p.m., Public Library, 117 Academy St.

Rangeley, Wednesday, Oct. 15: Breakfast, 7 a.m., The Town House, School Street. FMI: 864-3986.

Wilton, Wednesday, Oct. 15: Blot printing class for ages 3-5 with adult, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Foothills Arts Center, 284 Main St., Suite 90. $10. Pre-register at 645-7117 or [email protected].

New Sharon, Thursday, Oct. 16: Story Hour, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Jim Ditzler Memorial Library, 37 Library Road. Stories, crafts, and snacks. FMI: 779-1128.

Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 18: Dance, music by “The Legends,” 7-11 p.m., Elks Lodge, School Street. $20. Sponsored by Emblem Club #460. Purchase tickets at Mickey’s, Main Street, or call Chris 897-5209 or Shannon 778-4726.

Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 18: Dance, 7-10 p.m, free dance instruction at 6 p.m., Mt. Blue High School gym, 129 Seamon Road. Music by Al Corey Jazz Band and Mt. Blue High School Jazz Band. 1930-40’s attire or semi-formal dress. $15, seniors and students $10. Purchase tickets at Mickey’s. FMI: Karen Beacham 778-3561 or [email protected].

Jay, Saturday, Oct. 18: Harvest ham dinner, 4-6 p.m., St. Rose of Lima parish hall, 1 Church St. $8, under 5 free. Benefits youth group convention.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, Oct. 18: Apple-Pumpkin Festival, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m, Livermore Falls Rec field. Music, crafts, food, fun. Sponsored by Jay-Livermore-Livermore Falls Chamber of Commerce. FMI: John at 450-6448, Bonnie at 897-6755 or www.applepumpkinfestival.org.

Wilton, Saturday, Oct. 18: Miniature clay class for adults and students grades 3 and up, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Foothills Arts Center, 284 Main St., Suite 90. $15. Pre-register at 645-7117 or [email protected].

Wilton, Saturday, Oct. 18: Clay coiled vessel class for adults and students grades 5 and up, 10 a.m. to noon, Foothills Arts Center, 284 Main St., Suite 90. $20. Pre-register at 645-7117 or [email protected].

Farmington, Sunday, Oct. 19: Film “Uncle Tom’s Cabin,” 7 p.m, Lincoln Auditorium, UMF. $6, UMF students free. FMI: Sarah Maline 778-7321.

Oxford Hills area

Bridgton, Thursday, Oct. 9: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Bridgton Academy, Route 37.

Paris, Thursday, Oct. 9: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994, [email protected] or www.paris.lib.me.us.

Paris, Thursday, Oct. 9: Create pipe cleaner fall branches at story time, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library. FMI: 743-6994.

Norway, Friday, Oct. 10: Baby Boosters, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

Norway, Friday, Oct. 10: Film “Laurels,” 7 p.m., Lajos Matolcsy Arts Center, 480 Main St. $15, couple $25. FMI: Aranka Matolcsy at 739-6161 or [email protected].

Paris, Friday, Oct. 10: Spaghetti supper and bottle drive, 5-7 p.m, Paris Elementary cafeteria. $6, 12 and under $4, family of four or more $20. Benefits fifth grade trip to Massachusetts. FMI: Melissa at 890-6743.

Norway, Friday, Oct. 10: Ticket auction, preview items at 4 p.m., auction begins at 6 p.m., Second Congregational Church, 205 Main St.

Bethel, Saturday, Oct. 11; Bean and casserole supper, 5:30 p.m., United Methodist Church. $7, under 12 $3.

Bethel, Saturday, Oct. 11: Supper, 5:30 p.m., United Methodist Church. $7; under 12 $3.

Bethel, Saturday, Oct. 11: Indoor yard sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., West Parish Congregational Church, Church Street. Benefits the Smile Fund.

Harrison, Saturday, Oct. 11: Supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., VFW Hall, Route 35. $6, under 12 $3. Sponsored by Ronald G. St. John VFW Post Ladies Auxiliary 9328. FMI: 583-4713.

Norway, Saturday, Oct. 11: Roast beef supper, 5-6 p.m., Norway Fire Station. $7, 6-11 $3, under 6 free. Sponsored by Norway Fireman’s Relief Association.

Otisfield, Saturday, Oct. 11: Harvest dance, music by “The Suspects,” 7-11 p.m., Community Hall. $10. Benefits Volunteer Firefighter’s Association and Fire Department.

Paris, Saturday, Oct. 11: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m, Legion Hall, Church Street. $5.

Paris, Saturday, Oct. 11: David Mallet concert, 7-9 p.m., Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School Auditorium. Tickets at www.wfltmaine.org. Benefits Western Foothills Land Trust.

Paris, Saturday, Oct. 11: Swingin’ Bears square dance, 7-10 p.m, Oxford Hills Middle School, 100 Pine St. $6. No charge for spectators. FMI: Sue Corning 743-7176 or Eleanor Herrick 782-4050.

Paris, Saturday, Oct. 11: Supper, 5 p.m., First Baptist Church of Paris, Paris Hill. Sponsored by the First Baptist Church of Paris and the Senior Social Center. 10 percent of proceeds benefit O.H. Food Pantry.

West Minot, Saturday, Oct 11: Supper, 4:30-6 p.m., West Minot Grange, Route 124 and 119. $7, children $3. FMI: Jim 966-2913 or Hester 345-3040.

West Paris, Saturday, Oct. 11: Buck-a-bag book sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Historical Society building, across from Library. FMI: 674-2004.

West Paris, Saturday, Oct. 11: Flea market and craft fair, doors open at 8:30 a.m., Grange Hall, Church Street. For table rental, call 674-3241.

Oxford, Sunday, Oct. 12: Adopt-a-Dog-A-Thon, 1-4 p.m., Alternative Modular Homes, 470 Main St., Route 26. Free, donations to favorite organization welcome. FMI: www.adoptadogathon.com. or call 539-4800.

Waterford, Sunday, Oct. 12: Fall Foliage Race, 1 mile fun run 11:30 a.m., 5K at noon, Waterford Commons. Prizes, medals, and door prizes. On-line registration at active.com. FMI: George Ames 583-2603, [email protected].

Norway, Monday, Oct. 13: Art Adventures, 3:30-4:45 p.m., Norway Memorial Library. Free. For students in grades 2-6. Pre-registration required. FMI and to register: Norway Library Children’s Room, 743-5308.

Locke Mills, Tuesday, Oct. 14: Harvest supper dance, 5:30 p.m., Legion Hall. Doors open at 4 p.m. Music by the Richard Felt Orchestra. $10, children $3. FMI: Joyce Hathaway 674-2259.

Bridgton, Wednesday, Oct. 15: American Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Bridgton Healthcare, 186 Portland Road.

Paris, Thursday, Oct. 16: Story Time, 10 a.m., Public Library. For pre-school children.

Waterford, Thursday, Oct. 16: Pot luck supper, 6 p.m., Wilkins Community House, Plummer Hill Road. Bring dish to share. Rolls and beverages provided.

Norway, Friday, Oct. 17: New England boiled dinner, 5-6:30 p.m, Second Congregational Church, 205 Main St. $8, under 10 $4. Take out available. FMI: 743-2290.

West Paris, Friday, Oct. 17: Bean and casserole supper, 5-6:30, Mission Congregational Church, 15 Church St. $6, under 12 $3.

Bryant Pond, Saturday, Oct. 18: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Woodstock School, 224 Rumford Ave. Table rentals $10. Sponsored by Woodstock PTA. FMI: 665-2228 or Stacy at [email protected].

Hebron, Saturday, Oct. 18: Ham supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Community Baptist Church. $7, 5-12 years $3.50, under 5 free. FMI: 966-2694.

Norway, Saturday, Oct. 18: Pot roast supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Masonic Hall, Temple St. Donations $7.

Paris, Saturday, Oct. 18: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m, Legion Hall, Church Street. $5.

Norway, Monday, Oct. 20: Art Adventures for grades 2-6, 3:30-4:45, Memorial Library’s Children’s Room. Pre-register at 743-5308.

Hebron, Tuesday, Oct. 21: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Hebron Academy, Old Woodman Hill Road.

River Valley area

Bethel, Saturday, Oct. 11: Supper, 5:30 p.m., United Methodist Church. $7; under 12 $3.

Bethel, Saturday, Oct. 11: Indoor yard sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., West Parish Congregational Church, Church Street. Benefits the Smile Fund.

Mexico, Saturday, Oct. 11: Supper, 5 p.m., Mexico U.C.C. $7, under 12 years $3. Takeouts after 5:30 p.m.

Peru, Saturday, Oct. 11: Texas Hold’em tournament, 10 a.m., American Legion Post 199. $30. To sign up: Jim, 364-4713.

Rumford, Saturday, Oct. 11: Barbecue turkey roast, 5 p.m., Blazing Star Lodge, Route 232, Rumford Corner. $8, under 12 $4. Take outs. Sponsored by Royal Arch Chapter #56. FMI: Joe Roy at 364-4715.

Rumford, Sunday, Oct. 12: Dinner, noon-1:30 p.m., Rumford Grange #115, Rumford Center. $7, under 12 $3.50. Takeouts.

Rumford, Wednesday, Oct. 15: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 56 Rumford Ave. FMI: 364-3661.

Dixfield, Monday, Oct. 20: Preschool story time, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.

Lewiston area

Auburn, Thursday, Oct. 9: Read and Succeed for middle and high school students, 6 p.m., Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Greene, Thursday and Friday, Oct. 9, 10: Rudy Thurau will narrate film “My Calfornia Adventure” 7 p.m. Thursday, 2 and 7 p.m. Friday, Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. Free 946-5311

Lewiston, Thursday, Oct. 9: Peek-A-Boo Puppet Theater, 9:30 a.m., Toy Library at New Life Community Center, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Lewiston, Thursday, Oct. 9: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Thursday, Oct. 9: Art for ages 6-13 by Art Van, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133, [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Thursday, Oct. 9: “You the Man,” performance addressing dating violence, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., Upstairs Student Lounge, University of Southern Maine Lewiston Auburn Campus. FMI: www.addverbproductions.com, 753-6547 or e-mail: [email protected].

New Gloucester, Thursday, Oct. 9: “Shaker art through history” talk with Br. Arnold Hadd, 7 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Library, Route 26. Free. Spinhouse exhibit open at 6 p.m. FMI: Leonard Brooks 926-4597.

Auburn, Friday, Oct. 10: Parent-child resource workshop for ages 1-3, 10-11:15 a.m., Library Community Room, 49 Spring St. Registration required. FMI: 333-6640 or FMI www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Friday, Oct. 10: Open Mic/Poetry Slam, 7:30 p.m., First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant. Free. FMI: 783-0461 or www.auburnuu.org.

Lewiston, Friday, Oct. 10: Food for Thought luncheon, noon, Senior College, USM L/A, presentation by Nel Bernard, “Artistry in Stained Glass”. Advance, $7; at door, $8 . Reservation by Oct. 9. FMI: 753-6510, usm.maine.edu/lac/seniorcollege.

Lewiston, Friday, Oct. 10: Spaghetti dinner and dance, dinner 6-8 p.m., Elk’s Lodge, 1675 Lisbon St. $8 each, two for $15, under 10 $4. Benefits Stephanie Williams. FMI: Stacy Williams at 576-1405.

Lewiston, Friday, Oct. 10: Babytime, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 0-2. FMI: 513-3133, [email protected], www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lisbon, Friday, Oct. 10: Beef spareribs supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., VFW Post 9459, Route 196. $6, under 10 $3. FMI: 353-5291 or 353-2152.

Winthrop, Friday, Oct. 10: Fish chowder luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Congregational Church. $6. Take outs.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 11: Dance with music by Veggies by Day, 8 p.m. to midnight, New Auburn Legion Post 152, South Main Street.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 11: Family time for ages up to 3 years and siblings, 10:30-10:50 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 11: Pork roast dinner, 5-6 p.m., St. Louis Church, Third Street. $7, 5-11 $3.50, under 5 free.

Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 11: Reading Dog, 12 noon, Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. To reserve a spot to read to a dog, call 513-3133. FMI: [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 11: Bean supper, 4-6 p.m., Holy Family Church Hall, 607 Sabattus St. $6, under 12 $3. Handicapped accessible.

Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 11: Bean and casserole supper, 4:45-6 p.m., Calvary United Methodist Church, 59 Sabattus St. $7, children $3.

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

Minot, Saturday, Oct. 11: Supper, 4:30-6 p.m., West Minot Grange hall. Use Route 124. $7, children $3.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Oct. 11: Supper, AMVET Hall, Route 100. $6, under 12 $3. Must reserve by Oct. 6, call Pat Kiley at 926-4232 or Joyce Hamilton at 926-4079.

Pownal, Saturday, Oct. 11: Ham supper, 4:30-6 p.m., North Pownal United Methodist Church, 871 Lawrence Road. $7, children $3.50. FMI: Caron at 688-4101.

Sabattus, Saturday, Oct. 11: Bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m., Jacques Cartier Club, Wales Road. Dancing follows. $6 dinner, $5 dance or $10 for both. FMI: 375-4850.

Lewiston, Sunday, Oct. 12: 5K run/walk, registration at 7:30 a.m., run/walk at 9, start and end at Gas Works Park on Lincoln Street. $15. Held by New Beginnings and Central Maine Credit Union. FMI: 795-4077, [email protected], or visit www.newbeginmaine.org to register.

Auburn, Sunday, Oct. 12: 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, Monday, Oct. 13: Drum circle, 6:30-8:30 p.m., First Universalist Church of Auburn, 169 Pleasant St. Free: no experience necessary. FMI: auburnuu.org or 783-0461.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Oct. 14: Preschool story time for ages 2 to 5, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133, [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Oct. 14: Farmers’ Market, 2-6 p.m., Kennedy Park.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Oct. 14: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Auburn, Wednesday, Oct. 15: Teen Anime Club, 3 p.m, Library Community Room, 49 Spring St. Refreshments. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Wednesday, Oct. 15: Preschool story time, 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Oct. 15: Reading and making tails, 2-4 p.m., Toy Library at New Life Community Center, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Oct. 15: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Oct. 15: Reading Dog, 5:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. To reserve spot to read to a dog, call 513-3133. FMI: [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Oct. 15: Spaghetti supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Holy Cross Church hall, 1080 Lisbon St. $6, 6-12 years $3, under 6 free. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 12,652 and Trinity Catholic School.

Sabattus, Wednesday, Oct. 15: Auxiliary card party, 6 p.m., American Legion Post 135, Island Road. $2.

Auburn, Thursday, Oct. 16: Tapping Wind Power to Help Solve Maine’s Energy Crisis, noon-2 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Free. Refreshments. FMI: www.auburnpubliclibrary.org, 333-6640.

Lewiston, Thursday, Oct. 16: Mini Mainers In Movement, 10 a.m., Toy Library, New Life Community Center, 134 College St. $5. FMI: 782-1112.

Lewiston, Thursday, Oct. 16: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Thursday, Oct. 16: Art Van, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 6-13. FMI: 513-3133, [email protected], www.lplonline.org/kids.

New Gloucester, Thursday, Oct. 16: Talk: Chris Becksvoort “Shaker Craftsmanship in Wood,” 7 p.m., Shaker Library, Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26.

Auburn, Friday, Oct. 17: Parent-child resource workshop for ages 1-3, 10-11:15 a.m., Library Community Room, 49 Spring St. Registration required. FMI: 333-6640 or FMI www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Friday, Oct. 17: Babytime story time for up to 2 years, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133, [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lisbon, Friday, Oct. 17: American Red Cross blood drive, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Lisbon High School, 591 Lisbon St.

Lisbon, Friday, Oct. 17: Bean and casserole supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., VFW Post 9459, Route 196. $6, under 10 $3. Auxiliary meets at 7 p.m. FMI: 353-5291 or 353-2152.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 18: Central Maine Community College open house, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., CMCC, 1250 Turner St. FMI: 755-5273, 1-800-891-2002 or www.cmcc.edu.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 18: SPROUTS family time for children up to 3 years, 10:30-10:50 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibary.org.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 18: Halloween storytime and activity, 9:30 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibary.org.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 18: Book chat for grades 3-6, 1-1:45 p.m., Library Children’s Program Room, 49 Spring St. Refreshments and games. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibary.org.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 18: Harvest turkey dinner, 4-6 p.m., Sacred Heart Church, Minot and Western Avenue. $8, under 12 $4. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 8742. For advance tickets, call 345-3661 or 577-3940.

Durham, Saturday, Oct. 18: Church fair and luncheon, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m, First Congregational Church, Route 136, across from the Bandstand. FMI: Sandra 353-8818.

Durham, Saturday, Oct. 18: Dance, 8 to midnight, Amvets Hall. Silent auction and 50/50. $8, couples $15. 21 and over, B.Y.O.B. Benefits Fire Department. FMI: Jodi 865-6411, Cindy 353-3138 or Kathy 353-6588.

Gray, Saturday, Oct. 18: Used book sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Library, 5 Hancock St.

Hebron, Saturday, Oct. 18: Ham supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Community Baptist Church. $7, 5-12 years $3.50, under 5 free. FMI: 966-2694.

Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 18: Reading Dog, 12 noon, Library Children’s department, 200 Lisbon St. To read to a dog, call 513-3133. FMI: [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 18: “Laughter and Lyrics” dinner and variety show, 5:30 p.m., Elks Lodge, 1675 Lisbon Road. $15. Benefits Elks Charities. For advance seating, call 784-4801.

Minot, Saturday, Oct. 18: Dance, 6-9 p.m., West Minot Grange, routes 119 and 124. $5, under 10 $3. Benefits 5th and 6th graders’ school trip.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Oct. 18: Bean supper, 5-6 p.m., Amvets Post 6. $6, 6-11 years $2, under 6 free.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Oct. 18: Community Fair, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Fairgrounds, Bald Hill Road. Car show, bake-off, balloon rides, crafts, fireworks and more. FMI: 926-4126 ext. 7 or 926-4840.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Oct. 18: Turkey supper and raffle, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Grange, Sabbathday Road, off Route 26. $8, under 12 $3.

Poland, Saturday, Oct. 18: Spook Walk, 7-9 p.m, Range Pond Campground, 94 Plains Road. $3. Sponsored by Poland Fire Rescue Benevolent Association. FMI: 998-2626 or 998-4689.

Wales, Saturday, Oct. 18: Turkey supper, 5-6 p.m., Youth Center, Pond Road, Route 132. $7. FMI: Alice 375-8382 or Marilyn 375-6604.

Sabattus, Sunday, Oct. 19: Breakfast, 7:30-10 a.m., American Legion Post 135, Island Road. $6, 10 and under $3.

Auburn, Monday, Oct. 20: Mom’s Morning Out, 10-11 a.m., Library Children’s Program Room, 49 Spring St. Bring your child and meet other families for play. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Gray, Monday, Oct. 20: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., American Legion, Route 100, Lewiston Road.

Lewiston, Monday, Oct. 20: Kid’s Cooking Club for ages 7-14, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Space limited to 8. Sign up at 513-3133. FMI: Denise 755-3110.

Lewiston, Monday, Oct. 20: 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.

Hebron, Tuesday, Oct. 21: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Hebron Academy, Old Woodman Hill Road.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Oct. 21: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Oct. 21: Farmers’ Market, 2-6 p.m., Kennedy Park.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Oct. 21: Making sensory bottles, 10 a.m., Toy Library at New Life Community Center, 134 College St. Bring empty plastic bottle. FMI: 782-1112.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Oct. 21: Preschool story time for ages 2-5, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133, [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.