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, Monday, Feb. 11: Wooden jewelry boxes, 12 p.m., The Landing, UMF Olsen Student Center. Free. FMI: [email protected] or 778-7346.

Carthage, Tuesday, Feb. 12: Old Blind Dogs Scottish Traditional Band, 7 p.m., Skye Theatre, Route 2.

Wilton, Tuesday, Feb. 12: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Free Public Library. FMI: Sandra, 645-4831.

Farmington, Wednesday, Feb. 13: Fish chowder lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Trinity Methodist Church, Route 2.

Farmington, Wednesday, Feb. 13: American Red Cross blood drive, 12 to 5 p.m., UMF, 246 Main St.

Chesterville, Wednesday, Feb. 14: Valentine senior citizen luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Town Office, Dutch Gap Road. Entertainment, bingo. Sponsored by North Chesterville Extension. FMI: 778-3156.

Farmington, Thursday, Feb. 14: American Red Cross blood drive, 12 to 5 p.m., UMF, 246 Main St.

Farmington, Thursday, Feb. 14: Common Ground: Malaga Island, 11:45 a.m., Lincoln Auditorium, UMF Roberts Learning Center. Free. FMI: [email protected] or 778-7258.

Wilton, Friday, Feb. 15: Infant/toddler story time, 10:30 a.m., Free Public Library. FMI: Sandra, 645-4831.

Chesterville, Saturday, Feb. 16: Baked bean supper, 4 to 6 p.m., Chesterville Grange. Adults, $6, Children, $3.

Farmington, Saturday, Feb. 16: Children’s Festival, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., UMF Student Center. Sponsored by Franklin County Children’s Task Force.

Kingfield, Sunday, Feb. 17: Chinese auction, doors 12 p.m., drawing 1 p.m., Webster Hall, School Street. Tickets: $1 for 10, $5 for 60. Sponsored by Friends and Family Ties Relay for Life Team. FMI: 265-5897 or 265-2541.

Oxford Hills area

Lovell, Monday, Feb. 11: $1 bag sale, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Thrift Shop, United Christ Church, Route 5. Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays through Feb. 23.

Norway, Wednesday, Feb. 13: Story time for children ages 2 to 5, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

Bridgton, Thursday, Feb. 14: Valentine’s Day concert, 5 to 7 p.m., Public Library. Wine and cheese reception. $10 single, $18 couple. Reservations: 647-2389. Sponsored by Friends of Bridgton Library.

Bryant Pond, Thursday, Feb. 14: Herbie Dunham talks about his book, “A Pebble on a Faraway Beach,” 2:30 p.m., Whitman Memorial Library. FMI: 674-2143.

Norway, Thursday, Feb. 14: Bake sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Pawsibilities Thrift Shoppe, 132 Waterford Rd. To benefit Responsible Pet Care.

Paris, Thursday, Feb. 14: Story time for preschoolers, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library. FMI: 743-6994.

Norway, Friday, Feb. 15: Baby Boosters for children under 2 years, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

Casco, Saturday, Feb. 16: Valentine’s supper, 5 to 6 p.m., Casco Village Church United Church of Christ, Route 121. $7, $4 under 12.

Otisfield, Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 16, 17: Winter Carnival. FMI: Noreen Edwards, 627-7033.

Paris, Saturday, Feb. 16: Ham supper and dance, dinner 5 p.m., dance 6:30 to 9 p.m., Legion Hall, South Street. $10 both; supper $7, dance $5.

Bethel, Sunday, Feb. 17: Cross country races, registration 9 a.m., race 11 a.m., Gould Academy Field House, Church St. Fee: children 14 and under $4 advance, $5 day of. Adults $25. Hosted by Bethel Outing Club. FMI: 824-4099 or [email protected] or www.bethelouting.org.

Norway, Sunday, Feb. 17: Lent luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church, 35 Paris St. FMI: 743-6782.

River Valley area

Rumford, Friday, Feb. 15: Salmon lenten lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. Barbanas Church hall, Rumford Avenue. $7.

Rumford, Friday, Feb. 22: Salmon lenten lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. Barnabas Church hall, Rumford Avenue. $7.

Lewiston area

Auburn, Monday, Feb. 11: American Red Cross blood drive, 1 to 6 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, 14 Great Falls Plaza.

Auburn, Monday, February 11: Mom’s Morning Out, 10 to 11 a.m., Children’s Program Room, Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Feb. 12: American Red Cross blood drive, 12 to 7 p.m., CMMC, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Feb. 12: Book Buddies, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Bring children grades 1 to 6 together with books. FMI: 513-3133 or [email protected].

Lewiston, Monday, Feb. 12: “Pack a Healthy Lunch” Kid’s Cooking Club, 4 to 5:30 p.m., Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Presented by Lots to Gardens for ages 7 to 14. Limited space. Sign up in advance by calling Lots to Gardens, 755-3110. FMI: 513-3133 or [email protected].

Lewiston, Wednesday, Feb. 13: Book Buddies, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Bring children grades 1 to 6 together with books. FMI: 513-3133 or [email protected].

Lewiston, Wednesday, Feb. 13: American Red Cross blood drive, 12 to 7 p.m., CMMC, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Feb. 13: Reading Dog, 5 to 6 p.m., Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Practice reading to a dog. Reserve 5 or 10 minute spot or FMI: 513-3133 or [email protected].

Auburn, Wednesday, Feb. 13: Preschool Story Program, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., Children’s Program Room, Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Thursday, Feb. 14: American Red Cross blood drive, 12 to 7 p.m., CMMC, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Thursday, Feb. 14: Peek-A-Boo Puppet Show, 9:30 a.m., New Life Community Center, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Lewiston, Thursday, Feb. 14: Art van, 4 to 5:30 p.m., Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Art therapy program for ages 7 to 12. FMI: 513-3133 or [email protected].

Lewiston, Thursday, Feb. 14: Hot Tamales interactive activities, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 5 to 12. Hosted by Lots to Gardens. Register: Ari, 755-3110. FMI: 513-3133 or [email protected].

Lewiston, Friday, Feb. 15: American Red Cross blood drive, 12 to 6 p.m., St. Mary’s Hospital Lepage Center, Campus Avenue.

Lewiston, Friday, Feb. 15: Valentine’s dance, 8 p.m. to midnight, Lewiston Lodge of Elks, 1675 Lisbon St. Dirty McCurdy Band; $8. Benefits Maine Children’s Cancer Program. FMI: 784-4801.

Sabattus, Friday, Feb. 15: Supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Jillson’s Farm, Jordan Bridge Road. $6. Cookbooks $10. Both benefit Loaves & Fishes food pantry. FMI: cookbook, 375-4747 or 212-7674.

Lisbon, Friday, Feb. 15: VFW Ladies Auxiliary 9459, baked chicken supper, Post home, Rt. 196, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. $6 adults, $3 children under 10. FMI: 353-2152.

Auburn, Saturday, Feb. 16: Sprouts, formerly Baby’s Night Out, 10:30 to 10:50 a.m., Children’s Room, Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Saturday, Feb. 16: Reading Dog, 12 to 1 p.m., Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Practice reading to a dog. Reserve 5 or 10 minute spot or FMI: 513-3133 or [email protected].

Lewiston, Saturday Feb. 16: Valentine dinner dance, 6 to 11 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, East Avenue. $30 per couple. Hosted by Knights of Columbus Council 106. Music by Vintage. FMI and tickets: 783-7560 or 784-0389.

Minot, Saturday, Feb. 16: Turkey supper, 5 to 6 p.m., United Methodist Church. $6, children $3. FMI: Allen, 998-6005.

Sabattus, Saturday, Feb. 16: Sweetheart dance, 7 to 11 p.m., American Legion Post 135, Island Rd. Free.

Turner, Saturday, Feb. 16: Valentine’s Day Dance, 8 p.m. to 12 a.m., Boofy Quimby Hall. Tickets: $10 at the door. BYOB. Hosted by Streaked Mountaineers Snowmobile Club.

Auburn, Sunday, Feb. 17: Crepe breakfast, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., St Louis Church hall. Adults, $5, under 12, $2.50.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Feb. 19: American Red Cross blood drive, 12 to 7 p.m., CMMC, 300 Main St.

Auburn, Wednesday, Feb. 20: Preschool story program, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Public Library, Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. Ages 3 to 5. FMI: 333-6640 or auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Wednesday, Feb. 20: Teen Anime Club, 3:30 p.m., Community Room, Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Feb. 20: American Red Cross blood drive, 12 to 7 p.m., CMMC, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Feb. 20: Reading Dog, 5 to 6 p.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Children practice reading to a dog. FMI: 513-3133.

Auburn, Thursday, Feb. 21: ATLAS (Auburn Teen Library Advisors), 4 p.m., Teenspace, Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Thursday, Feb. 21: Polymer clay workshop, 6 p.m., Public Library, 49 Spring St. Space limited. FMI and reservations: 333-6640 or auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Thursday, Feb. 21: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Bachmann Industries, 416 Lewiston Junction Rd.

Lewiston, Thursday, Feb. 21: Hot Tamales, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 5 to 12 play and discover through interactive activities. Presented by Lots to Gardens. FMI and to register: Ari, 755-3110.

Lewiston, Thursday, Feb. 21: Art Van, 4 to 5:30 p.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 7 to 12 art therapy. FMI: 513-3133.

Lewiston, Thursday, Feb. 21: American Red Cross blood drive, 12 to 7 p.m., CMMC, 300 Main St.

Turner, Thursday, Feb. 21: Game time, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Public Library. School ages. FMI: 225-2030.

Auburn, Friday, Feb. 22: Parent-child early literacy workshop, 10 to 11:15 a.m., Community Room, Public Library, 49 Spring St. First of five non-consecutive days series. FMI: 333-6640.

Lisbon, Friday, Feb. 22: Meatball and sausage supper, 5 to 6 p.m., American Legion. $6. Hosted by Ladies Auxiliary. FMI: 784-0447.

Lewiston, Friday, Feb. 22: Babytime, 10 a.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Children birth to 2 years old. FMI: 513-3133.

Lisbon, Friday, Feb. 22: Meatball and Sausage Subs, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. American Legion Auxiliary Post 158, Webster Street. $6 adults, $3 children.

Lisbon, Friday, Feb. 22: VFW Post 9459, roast pork supper, Post home, Rt. 196, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. $6 adults, $3 children under 10. FMI: 353-5219 Thursday or Friday after 4 p.m.

Auburn, Saturday, Feb. 23: Sprouts (formerly Baby’s Night Out), 10:30 to 10:50 a.m., Public Library, Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. Birth to 36 months. FMI: 333-6640 or auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Saturday, Feb. 23: Book chat with Laurie, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m., Children’s Program Room, Public Library, 49 Spring St. Grades 3 through 6. FMI: 333-6640 or auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Saturday, Feb. 23: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Auburn Mall, 550 Center St.

Lewiston, Saturday, Feb. 23: Reading Dog, 12 to 1 p.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Children practice reading to a dog. FMI: 513-3133.

Sabattus, Saturday, Feb. 23: Bean and casserole supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., American Legion Post #135, Island Rd. $6 adults, $3 under 10.

Auburn, Monday, Feb. 25: American Red Cross blood drive, 1 to 6 p.m., East Auburn Baptist Church, 9 Church St.

Lisbon, Friday, Feb. 29: VFW Ladies Auxiliary 9459, bean, hotdog and casserole supper, Post home, Rt. 196, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. $6 adults, $3 children under 10. FMI: 353-2152.