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, Tuesday, April 15: Visual & Performing Arts: IMPROVISE, 11:45 a.m., Nordica Auditorium, UMF Merrill Hall. Free. Sponsored by The Ministry of Experimental Arts. FMI: [email protected], 778-7346.

Farmington, Tuesday, April 15: Librarian is In, noon to 1 p.m., Snack bar, UMF Olsen Student Center. Free. Sponsored by UMF Mantor Library. FMI: 778-7219.

Farmington, Tuesday, April 15: Michael D. Wilson Symposium Arts Night, 5 to 10 p.m., UMF Merrill Hall, Art Gallery, Alumni Theatre and parking lots. Free. Sponsored by UMF Dept. of Visual and Performing Arts and the Ministry of Experimental Arts. FMI: [email protected], 778-7027.

Carthage, Wednesday, April 16: April Verch Band, jam 6:30 p.m., concert 7, Skye Theatre Performing Arts Center, 2 Highland Drive. $10. Hosted by New England Celtic Arts. FMI: 562-4445.

Farmington, Wednesday, April 16: Pancake breakfast, 7:30 to 9 a.m., Homestead Bakery. Free. Hosted by The Franklin County Children’s Task Force and Farmington Rotary. FMI: Franklin County Children’s Task Force, 778-6960.

Farmington, Wednesday, April 16: Librarian is In, noon to 1 p.m., The Landing, UMF Olsen Student Center. Free. Sponsored by UMF Mantor Library. FMI: 778-7219.

Farmington, Wednesday, April 16: Movie: “Hip Hop-Beyond Beats and Rhymes,” 7 p.m., Thomas Auditorium, UMF Preble/Ricker Hall. Free. Sponsored by UMF Women’s and Gender Studies. FMI: [email protected], 778-7387, http://women.umf.maine.edu/new.php.

Oquossoc, Wednesday, April 16: Ladies Community Breakfast, 7 a.m., Oquossoc’s Own Bed and Breakfast, Rangeley Ave. FMI: 864-5584.

Farmington, Thursday, April 17: Librarian is In, noon to 1 p.m., UMF Education Center Lobby. Free. Sponsored by UMF Mantor Library. FMI: 778-7219.

New Sharon, Thursday, April 17: Story hour, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m., Jim Ditzler Memorial Hospital.

Salem, Saturday, April 19: Rabies Clinic, 2 to 4 p.m., Salem Fire Station. Cost: $8 per pet. Three year vaccines will be given with proof of previous vaccine. Sponsored by the Salem Fire Dept. Auxiliary.

Canton, Saturday, April 19: Chinese/Silent Auction, doors 2 p.m., auction 4 p.m., New Fire Station. Sponsored by the Canton Cruiser’s Relay For Life Team. Proceeds benefit the River Valley Relay For Life. FMI: Town Office, 597-2920.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, April 19: Bean and casserole supper, 4:30-6 p.m., American Legion, 17 Reynolds Ave. Delivery available within 5 miles.

Livermore, Saturday, April 19: Supper, 5:30 p.m., Victory Christian Church, Route 4. Benefits Golda Bickford’s son. $7.50, $3.50 kids, under 4 free. FMI: Golda Bickford 897-2024.

Chesterville, Saturday, April 19: Public Baked Bean Supper, 4 to 6 p.m., Chesterville Grange, 94 Valley Road. Cost: $6 adults, $3 children. FMI: Karen 778-5845, [email protected].

Salem, Sunday April 20: A+E Hill Country Music, 1 p.m., Salem Community Building. Sponsored by the Salem Pine Tree Club.

Farmington, Friday, April 25: Rummage sale, 3 to 6 p.m., St. Joseph’s parish hall, Quebec Street.

New Vineyard, Friday, April 25: Campbell Gospel concert, 7 p.m., Mountain View Bible Church, Church Street. FMI: Rick, 684-3252.

Farmington, Saturday, April 26: Rummage sale, 3 to 6 p.m., St. Joseph’s parish hall, Quebec Street.

Wilton, Saturday, April 26: Auction, 6:30 p.m., Academy Hill School. Benefits Wilton Scholarship Foundation. FMI, donations: Ken, 645-3894.

Oxford Hills area

Mechanic Falls, Tuesday, April 15: American Red Cross blood drive, 1 to 7 p.m., Mechanic Falls Vineyard Christian Fellowship. FMI: American Red Cross 1-800-GIVE-LIFE.

Norway, Wednesday, April 16: Story time, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

Paris, Saturday, April 16: Weed and Feed, 9 a.m. to noon, McLaughlin Garden, 97 Main St. Free. Pre-registration required. FMI and to register: Jennifer, 743-8820.

Paris, Wednesday, April 16: Native Orchids of Northern New England, 4 p.m., McLaughlin Garden, 97 Main St. FMI: Jennifer, 743-8820.

Farmington, Thursday, April 17: American Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., UMF, 246 Main St.

Paris, Thursday, April 17: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library. FMI: 743-6994.

Paris, Thursday, April 17: Potluck supper, 6 p.m., Wilkins Community House, Plummer Hill Road.

Norway, Friday, April 18: Italian Lasagna sampler night, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Second Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, Main Street. $7.50, under 10, $3.50. FMI: 743-2290.

Norway, Friday, April 18: Baby Boosters, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

Hartford, Saturday, April 19: Bag sale, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Hartford Community Church Clothing Center.

Mechanic Falls, Saturday, April 19: Silent auction and dance, 7 to 9 p.m., American Legion, Elm Street. $10. FMI: 576-0403.

Norway, Saturday, April 19: Supper, 5 to 6 p.m., Fire Station. Sponsored by Norway Fireman’s Relief Association. $7, under 12, $3, under 6 free.

Oxford, Saturday, April 19: Potluck supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Oxford Congregational Church, King Street. Benefits yourth trip to Boston. $7, ages 5 to 12, $5, under 5 free. FMI: Bob, 539-1039.

Paris, Saturday, April 19: Jones Dance Band, 7 to 10 p.m., Legion Hall. Cost: $5 adults. Lunch counter open. FMI: Marilyn 743-5723.

Norway, Sunday, April 20: Basket bingo, doors 11 a.m., auction 12:30 p.m., American Legion Hall, Main Street. $10. FMI and tickets: 743-8679.

Norway, Sunday, April 20: Earth Day Everyday celebration, noon, Municipal parking lot behind Fare Share Coop, Main Street. FMI: Rijah Newell, 890-0545.

Paris, Sunday, April 20: Chicken pie dinner and Chinese auction, dinner 1 p.m., auction 2 p.m., American Legion Auxiliary Post #72, Church Street. Benefits Boy Scout Troop 130.

Bridgton, Tuesday, April 22: Earth Day walk, 10 a.m., Pondicherry Park. Meet at Bridgton Community Center, Depot Street. FMI: LEA, 647-8580.

Bridgton, Wednesday, April 23: Book Fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Bridgton Hospital. Percentage of profits to Bridgton Hospital Fund. FMI: Pamela Smith, Director, Development and Community Relations.

Bridgton, Wednesday, April 23: Vernal pool walk, 10 a.m., Narrow Gauge Railroad bed. Meet at the LEA Lakes Center, 230 Main St. FMI, to register: 647-8580.

Bridgton, Thursday, April 24: Book fair, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Bridgton Hospital. Percentage of profits to Bridgton Hospital Annual Fund.

Paris, Thursday, April 24: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library. Topic is Earth Day. FMI: 743-6994.

Bridgton, Friday, April 25: Animal tracking workshop, 10 a.m., Holt Pond. Meet at LEA Lakes Center, 230 Main St. FMI: 647-8580.

Otisfield, Saturday, April 26: Otisfield Fire Department open house and breakfast, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Spurr’s Corner Fire Station, Route 121.

Paris, Saturday, April 26: Mary Ukelady Hargreaves concert, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Children’s Room, Public Library, 37 Market Square. Free. FMI: 743-6994 or www.maryukelady.com.

Paris, Saturday, April 26: Chinese auction, bids 5 p.m., auction 6:30 p.m., Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. 10 for $2.50. Benefits Responsible Pet Care.

River Valley area

Rumford, Wednesday, April 16: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5:30 p.m., Eagles, 13 Oxford Ave.

Rumford, Wednesday, April 16: Historical Society meeting, 7 p.m., Municipal Building auditorium, Congress Street. Speaker: Librarian Karl Aromaa. FMI: Jean Hersey 364-8660.

Canton, Saturday, April 19: Chinese/silent auction, doors 2 p.m., auction 4 p.m., New Fire Station. Sponsored by Canton Cruiser’s Relay for Life Team.

Rumford, Saturday, April 19: All Male Beauty Pageant, doors 5 p.m., show 7:30 p.m., Eagles. Tickets: $10 at Eagles and Hannaford service desk.

Rumford, Tuesday, April 22: RAAPA auditions, 6 p.m., Mountain Valley Middle School. Perusal copies at library. FMI: Anita, 369-0205.

Rumford, Tuesday, April 22: RAAPA Chorus rehearsal, 7 p.m., Mountain Valley Middle School. FMI: Jeannine, 562-4656.

Lewiston area

Lewiston, Tuesday, April 15: Lewiston High School concert, 7 p.m., Franco American Heritage Center. FMI: Brian 786-5282, [email protected].

Lewiston, Tuesday, April 15: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., CMMC, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Tuesday, April 15: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: [email protected] or 513-3133.

Lewiston, Tuesday, April 15: Book buddies, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: [email protected] or 513-3133.

Lewiston, Wednesday, April 16: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., CMMC, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Wednesday, April 16: Reading dog, 5 to 6 p.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Reserve a 5 to 10 minute spot. FMI: [email protected] or 513-3133.

Lewiston, Wednesday, April 16: Book buddies, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: [email protected] or 513-3133.

Auburn, Wednesday, April 16: Preschool story program, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Wednesday, April 16: Teen Anime Club, 3:30 p.m., Public Library, Community Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Thursday, April 17: Art Van, 4 to 5:30 p.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: [email protected] or 513-3133.

Lewiston, Thursday, April 17: Hot Tamales, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Space limited. To register: Ari, Lots to Gardens, 755-3110. FMI: [email protected] or 513-3133.

Auburn, Thursday, April 17: Auburn Teen Library Advisors, 4 p.m., Teenspace, Public Library, Community Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Thursday, April 17: Surfing for Parents, 6 p.m., Community Room, Public Library, Community Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Thursday, April 17: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., CMMC, 300 Main St.

Auburn, Friday, April 18: One-act play, “Unhappily Ever After,” 7 p.m., Kirk Hall Auditorium, CMCC. Free. FMI: 838-1722 or [email protected].

Auburn, Friday, April 18: Fashion show, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., East Auburn Baptist Church, 560 Park Ave. Free. Hosted by Women’s Ministry for females 6th grade and up. FMI: 782-0348.

Auburn, Friday, April 18: Musical “Unhappily Ever After,” 7 p.m., Central Maine Community College, Kirk Hall Auditorium. Free. Presented by Lakeside Players. FMI: 838-1722 or [email protected].

Lewiston, Friday, April 18: Yard sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., New Life Community Center gym, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Lewiston, Friday, April 18: Babytime, 10 a.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: [email protected] or 513-3133.

Lisbon, Friday, April 18: Lasagna supper, 5-6 p.m., American Legion Auxiliary, Webster Road. $6, $3 children. Hosted by American Legion Auxiliary.

Lisbon, Friday, April 18: Roast pork supper, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. VFW Post 9459 Ladies Auxiliary, Rt. 196. $6 adults, $3 children under 10. FMI: 353-5291, Thursday – Friday after 4:00 p.m.

Auburn, Saturday, April 19: Fabric and craft supply fair, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 106 Pleasant St. FMI: 784-1306.

Auburn, Saturday, April 19: Musical “Unhappily Ever After,” 7 p.m., Central Maine Community College, Kirk Hall Auditorium. Free. Presented by Lakeside Players. FMI: 838-1722 or [email protected].

Auburn, Saturday, April 19: Bean & American chop suey supper, 5 to 6:45 p.m., basement, Sacred Heart Church, Western Avenue. $6, $3 12 and under. Hosted by Andy Valley Knights of Columbus Council 8742.

Auburn, Saturday, April 19: SPROUTS, 10:30-10:50 a.m., Auburn Public Library’s children’s room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Greene, Saturday, April 19: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Greene Fire Department, 106 Patten Road.

Lewiston, Saturday, April 19: Searching for spring peepers, 6:30 p.m., Thorncrag Nature Sanctuary, Montello St. FMI: stantonbirdclub.org or call 782-5238.

Wales, Saturday, April 19: Turkey supper, 5 to 6 p.m., Wales Youth Center, Route 132. Benefits Wales Presbyterian Church. Sponsored by Wales Presbyterian Women. FMI: Alice 375-8382 or Marilyn 375-6604.

Lewiston, Saturday, April 19: Reading dog, 5 to 6 p.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Reserve a 5 to 10 minute spot. FMI: [email protected] or 513-3133.

Auburn, Saturday, April 19: Stories with Judy D’Amour, 9:30 a.m., Public Library, Community Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Saturday, April 19: Yard sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., New Life Community Center gym, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

New Gloucester, Saturday, April 19: Bean supper, 5 to 6 p.m., AmVets Post 6, Route 100. $6, $2 under 12, under 6 free.

Windham, Saturday, April 19: Lake Region Holistic Fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Masonic Hall, River Road. FMI: 428-4448.

Auburn, Sunday, April 20: Crepe breakfast, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., St. Louis Church hall.

Auburn, Sunday, April 20: Sweethearts sing-along with Phil House, 2 p.m., First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St. $5 adults, $3 senior citizens. FMI: 783-0461.

Sabattus, Sunday, April 20: Breakfast, 7:30 to 10 a.m., American Legion Post 135, Island Road. $6, 10 and under $3. Benefits Oak Hill High School Scholarship Fund/Boys State.

Lewiston, Monday, April 21: All-ages story time, 6:30 p.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Monday, April 21: Kid’s Cooking Club, 5-5:30 p.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Tuesday, April 22: Spring bird walk, 6-8:30 a.m., Bates College, Hathorn Hall, FMI: stantonbirdclub.org or call 782-5238.

Lewiston, Tuesday, April 22: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., CMMC, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Tuesday, April 22: Book Buddies, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Tuesday, April 22: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Auburn, Wednesday, April 23: Preschool Story Program, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., Auburn Public Library’s children’s room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Wednesday, April 23: Reading Dog, 5 to 6 p.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Wednesday, April 23: Book Buddies, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Auburn, Thursday, April 24: Polymer clay workshop, 6 p.m., Auburn Public Library Conference Room, 49 Spring St. Call Sally at 333-6640 Ext. 4 to reserve spot. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Greene, Thursday, April 24: Erica Brown and the Bluegrass Connection, 7 p.m., Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. Free. FMI: 946-5311.

Lewiston, Thursday, April 24: American Red Cross blood drive, noon p.m. to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Thursday, April 24: Art Van, 4 to 5:30 p.m., Lewiston Public Library’s Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 7 to 12. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, or www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Thursday, April 24: Hot Tamales, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Lewiston Public Library’s Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 5 to 12. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, or www.lplonline.org/kids.

Auburn, Thursday, April 25: American Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Central Maine Community College, 1250 Turner St.

Greene, Friday, April 25: Erica Brown and The Bluegrass Connection, 2 and 7 p.m., Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. Free. FMI: 946-5311.

Lisbon, Friday, April 25: Bean and casserole supper, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. VFW Post 9459 Ladies Auxiliary, Rt. 196. $6 adults, $3 children under 10. FMI: 353-2152.

Auburn, Saturday, April 26: Sprouts, 10:30-10:50 a.m., Children’s Room, Public Library, 49 Spring St., for birth to 36 months. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Saturday, April 26: Book sale, 12 p.m., Community Room, Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Saturday, April 26: Bean supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Congregational Church, 109 Sixth St. $5, 6 to 12, $3, under 5 free. Take outs. FMI: 782-7517.

Lewiston, Wednesday, April 26: Reading dog, 5-6 p.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Reserve a 5 to 10 minute spot. FMI: [email protected] or 513-3133.

Lisbon, Saturday, April 26: Bean supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Methodist Church, School St. $6, children $2.50. Sponsored by Methodist Women. FMI: 353-8951.