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

Carrabassett Valley, Friday, Jan. 4: American Red Cross blood drive, 12 to 5 p.m., Sugarloaf USA, 5092 Access Road.

Wilton, Friday, Jan. 4: Infant/toddler story time, 10:30 a.m., Free Public Library. FMI: Sandra, 645-4831.

New Sharon, Saturday, Jan. 5: Baked bean takeout, 10 a.m. to noon, New Sharon Congregational United Church of Christ, Cape Cod Hill Road. Quart beans, pint coleslaw, rolls, bread, pie, $14. FMI, reserve, Mary, 778-2366.

Waterford, Saturday, Jan. 5: Supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., North Waterford Congregational Church. Benefits Robert Springer III and family after loss of their home to fire. $7; under 12, $3.50. FMI: Jennifer Morin, 583-4403.

Wilton, Tuesday, Jan. 8: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Free Public Library. FMI: Sandra, 645-4831.

Wilton, Wednesday, Jan. 9: “Early Bird” community breakfast, doors 6:30, breakfast 6:45 a.m., Congregational Church, 386 Main St. Free. Dr. Cormier, SAD 9 superintendent, speaks on school redistricting.

New Sharon, Thursday, Jan. 10: Story hour, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Jim Ditzler Memorial Library.

Wilton, Friday, Jan. 11: Infant/toddler story time, 10:30 a.m., Free Public Library. FMI: Sandra, 645-4831.

Wilton, Saturday, Jan. 12: Contradance with Racket Factory, 8 to 11 p.m., Wilson Grange, Main Street. Beginner/brush-up workshop, 7:30 p.m., free. Dance, $6; $15, family. No partner necessary. FMI: 397-2241; [email protected]; www.starleft.org.

Wilton, Tuesday, Jan. 15: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Free Public Library. FMI: Sandra, 645-4831.

Wilton, Thursday, Jan. 17: Elementary story time, 6 p.m., Free Public Library. FMI: Sandra, 645-4831.

New Sharon, Thursday, Jan. 24: Story hour, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Jim Ditzler Memorial Library.

Oxford Hills area

Paris, Thursday, Jan. 3: Story time for preschoolers, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library. FMI: 743-6994.

West Paris, Thursday, Jan. 3: Cabin Fever Countdown, 1 to 3:30 p.m., Unitarian-Universalist Church. FMI: Bev Stevens, 674-2481.

Norway, Friday, Jan. 4: Baby Boosters for under 2 years old, rhymes, finger plays, songs, stories, more, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

Paris, Saturday, Jan. 5: Boy Scout Troop 130 bottle drive, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 1st Congregational Church, 17 East Main St. Benefits camping equipment fund. Pickup, or leave returnables at church or Payne’s Redemption Center. FMI: 890-9966.

Paris, Saturday, Jan. 5: Chicken pie supper, 5 to 6 p.m., dance, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Legion Post 72, Church Street. Supper, $7, dance, $5, both, $10. “Lolalee” & The Country Bandits music. FMI: Marilyn, 743-5723.

Bethel, Tuesday, Jan. 8: American Red Cross blood drive, 1 to 6 p.m., Sunday River Southridge Lodge.

Bethel, Friday, Jan. 11: American Red Cross blood drive, 1 to 6 p.m., Sunday River Southridge, 10 Peaks Lodge.

Paris, Saturday, Jan. 12: Swingin’ Bears Square Dance, 7 to 10 p.m., Oxford Hills Middle School, Pine Street. $10 couples, $5 singles. FMI: Eleanor, 782-4050.

Paris, Saturday, Jan. 12: Pork roast supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Deering Memorial Methodist Church, 39 Main St. $7, under 12, $3.

Bridgton, Saturday, Jan. 26 and Sunday, Jan. 27: Winter Carnival craft fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot St. Luncheon by Senior Transportation Program. Music by John Tercyak, fiddler.

River Valley area

Bethel, Tuesday, Jan. 8: American Red Cross blood drive, 1 to 6 p.m., Sunday River Southridge Lodge.

Bethel, Friday, Jan. 11: American Red Cross blood drive, 1 to 6 p.m., Sunday River Southridge, 10 Peaks Lodge.

Rumford, Friday, Jan. 11: Screening of 1928 silent film “The Cameraman” starring Buster Keaton, 7 p.m., Library, Rumford Avenue. Refreshments. Free.

Lewiston area

Auburn, Thursday, Jan. 3: American Red Cross blood drive, 12 to 5 p.m., Clover Health Care, 444 Minot Ave.

Lewiston, Thursday, Jan. 3: American Red Cross blood drive, 12 to 7 p.m., CMMC, 300 Main St.

Auburn, Friday, Jan. 4: Meat loaf supper, sponsored by the VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 1603, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., 588 Minot Ave., $6 adults and children under 10 $3. Benefits the veterans’ programs. FMI: 782-2856.

Lewiston, Friday, Jan. 4: Ryan J. Guay Memorial Scholarship fundraiser, 7:30 p.m., Maple Room, 22 Park St. Tickets: 1-866-901-1036 or www.themapleroom.info.

Lisbon, Friday, Jan. 4: Pork fried rice and fried chicken dinner, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., VFW Post 9459, Route 196. $6, $3 under 10. Proceeds benefit sending troops packages. FMI: 353-4879.

Lewiston, Saturday, Jan. 5: Bean supper, 4 to 6 p.m., Holy Cross Church hall, 1080 Lisbon St. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 12652. Takeout available until 6:30 p.m. $6; 12 and under, $3.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Jan. 5: Broadway revue night, 7:30 p.m., Village Coffeehouse, Congregational Church, corner Route 231 and Gloucester Hill Road. $10, $5 children, seniors. Proceeds benefit Hondurus mission trip. FMI: Julie, 926-3161 or the church, 926-5775.

Sabattus, Saturday, Jan. 5: Bean and casserole supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Our Lady of the Rosary Parish. $6, $3 under 12. Hosted by Knights of Columbus. Benefits parish programs. FMI: Roland St. Armand, 375-6586.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Jan. 8: American Red Cross blood drive, 12 to 7 p.m., CMMC, 300 Main St.

Falmouth, Tuesday, Jan. 8 through 10 and Jan. 14: Maine Audubon volunteer training, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Gilsland Farm Audubon Center, off Route 1. FMI: Linda, 781-2330, ext. 213 or [email protected].

Lewiston, Wednesday, Jan. 9: American Red Cross blood drive, 12 to 7 p.m., CMMC, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Thursday, Jan. 10: American Red Cross blood drive, 12 to 7 p.m., CMMC, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Thursday, Jan. 10: Peek-A-Boo Puppet Show, 9:30 a.m., New Life Community Center, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Lewiston, Friday, Jan. 11: L-A Senior College “Food for Thought” noon luncheon, Function Room, Lewiston-Auburn College. Topic: The Last Ice Age in Maine. Presenter Charles Plummer. $6.50 with reservation, $8 at door. For reservations call no later than noon on Thursday Jan. 10 at 753-6510 or online at usm.maine.edu/lac/seniorcollege.

Auburn, Sunday, Jan 13: Breakfast, 8 to 10 a.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $3.50 children, $4.50 adults. Benefits New Auburn Little League. FMI: 784-6883.

Lewiston, Thursday, Jan. 24: Peek-A-Boo Puppet Show, 9:30 a.m., New Life Community Center, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Auburn, Sunday, Jan 27: Breakfast, 8 to 10 a.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $3.50 children, $4.50 adults. Benefits New Auburn Little League. FMI: 784-6883.

Auburn, Saturday, Feb. 2: Abused Women’s Advocacy Project 15th annual Winter Walk Against Violence, 8 to 10 a.m., inside the Auburn Mall, Center Street. FMI: Kelly Glidden, 795-6744.

Sabattus, Sunday, Feb. 3: Breakfast, 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., Sabattus American Legion Post 135. $6; 10 and under $3.