Bethel, Thursday, Oct. 25: Denny Breau Trio, 7 p.m., Bingham Auditorium, Gould Academy. $6, $4 students. Hosted by Mahoosuc Arts Council. FMI: Amy, 824-3575 or www.MahoosucArts.org.

Farmington, Friday, Oct. 26: Fall rummage sale, 3 to 6 p.m., St. Joseph’s, corner Middle and Quebec streets. Sponsored by Altar Guild.

Farmington, Friday, Oct. 26: Fish chowder, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fairbanks Union Church. $6, eat in or take out, 778-4705 for delivery.

Farmington, Friday, Oct. 26: Halloween mask making, 3 to 5 p.m., Everyone’s Resource Depot, UMF campus Education Center Room 9. All ages. $1. FMI: 778-7150.

Wilton, Friday, Oct. 26: Infant/toddler story time, 10:30 a.m., Free Public Library. FMI: Sandra, 645-4831.

Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 27: Hunter’s breakfast, 5 to 8 a.m., Elks Lodge. $6. FMI: 778-6761 or Willie, 897-4165.

Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 27: Spookhetti and Eyeballs dinner, 4 to 7 p.m., Mt. Blue High School cafeteria. $5; students, $3. Costume contest: $1 entry fee. Proceeds for trip to Portland convention. FMI: Crystal, 779-1124.

Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 27: Community harvest/thanksgiving luncheon, noon to 1 p.m., Henderson Memorial Baptist Church, Academy Street. Free. Public welcome. FMI: 778-2163.

Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 27: Doug Smith tribute concert to Lillian Nordica, 7:30 p.m., Nordica Auditorium at UMF.

Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 27: Rummage sale, 9 a.m. to noon, St. Joseph’s, corner of Middle and Quebec streets. Sponsored by Altar Guild.

Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 27: Craft fair featuring Guatemalan and Peruvian crafts, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Franklin Memorial Hospital. Benefits medical and human rights team visits to remote villages.

Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 27: Halloween mask making, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Everyone’s Resource Depot, UMF campus Education Center Room 9. All ages. $1. FMI: 778-7150.

Livermore, Saturday, Oct. 27: Dance, 7 to 10:30 p.m., Norland Grange, Route 133. Lolalee and The Country Bandits. Refreshments. $6. FMI: 897-4895; 743-1829.

New Sharon, Saturday, Oct. 27: Bean and casserole supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., New Sharon Methodist Church Annex. $7. Sponsored by Square and Compass Club. FMI: 587-2414.

Turner, Saturday, Oct. 27: Harvest supper, 5 p.m., Turner Village Church, 139 South Main St. Donations.

Jay, Sunday, Oct. 28: Country Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m., Jay Community Building. $7; seniors and MCMA members $5; ages 6 to 16 $3; under 6 free. Hosted by Maine Country Music Association. FMI: Bing, 645-2472.

Salem, Sunday, Oct. 28: Narrow Gauge String Band, 1 p.m., Community Building. Donations at door. Refreshments. Sponsored by Salem Pine Tree Club.

Farmington, Monday, Oct. 29: Halloween mask making, 3 to 5 p.m., Everyone’s Resource Depot, UMF campus Education Center Room 9. All ages. $1. FMI: 778-7150.

Farmington, Tuesday, Oct. 30: Halloween mask making, 3 to 5 p.m., Everyone’s Resource Depot, UMF campus Education Center Room. 9. All ages. $1. FMI: 778-7150.

Farmington, Tuesday, Oct. 30: A cappella concert by “Teenager,” 16 to 24 years old from France, 7:30 p.m., Nordica Auditorium, UMF. Free; donations accepted.

Stratton, Wednesday, Oct. 31: Haunted house, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Henderson House, 180 Main St. Benefits Dead River Area Historical Society. Donations accepted. FMI: 246-2271 nights 864-3443 days.

New Sharon, Thursday, Nov. 1: Story hour, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Jim Ditzler Memorial Library.

Wilton, Friday, Nov. 2: Infant/toddler story time, 10:30 a.m., Free Public Library. FMI: Sandra, 645-4831.

Farmington, Saturday, Nov. 3: UMF Arts and Crafts show, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Olsen Student Center. Over 40 artists and crafters. FMI or to reserve table: 778-7344.

Jay, Saturday, Nov. 3: North Jay Grange 10 food and craft sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bean and casserole supper, 4 to 6 p.m. $6; children 10 and under, $3. FMI call 645-4628; 645-2910; 645-4211.

Vienna, Saturday, Nov. 3: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Vienna Community Room. Hosted by VFD Auxiliary. Crafters needed. FMI: Becky, 293-3163.

Farmington, Sunday, Nov. 4: Basket bingo to benefit Ending Hunger, 1 p.m., Farmington Lodge of Elks. $20, from Otis Federal Credit Union employees.

Rangeley, Monday, Nov. 5: American Red Cross blood drive, 1 to 6 p.m., Rangeley Town Hall, 15 School St.

Wilton, Tuesday, Nov. 6: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Free Public Library. FMI: Sandra, 645-4831.

Wilton, Friday, Nov. 9: Infant/toddler story time, 10:30 a.m., Free Public Library. FMI: Sandra, 645-4831.

Farmington, Saturday, Nov. 10: Contradance, potluck 6, warm up 7:30, dancing 8 to 11 p.m., Farmington Grange, Bridge Street. $6, $15 family. No partner necessary. FMI: 397-2241 or [email protected].

Strong, Saturday, Nov. 10: Craft fair, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Strong Elementary School. FMI: 684-3521.

Temple, Saturday, Nov. 10: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Temple town hall. FMI: 778-5567.

Vienna, Saturday, Nov. 10: Hunters supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Vienna community Room. Hosted by Vienna Fire Department.

Readfield, Friday, Nov. 16: American Red Cross blood drive, 12:30 to 6 p.m., Marranacook Middle School, 2100 Millard Harrison Drive.

Industry, Saturday, Nov. 17: United in Christ Presbyterian Church (Starks and West Mills) Christmas bazaar, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Industry Town Hall.

Turner, Monday, Nov. 19: American Red Cross blood drive, 7:34 a.m. to 1: 45 p.m., Leavitt High School, Lower Street.

Oxford Hills area

Paris, Thursday, Oct. 25: Story time for preschoolers, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library. FMI: 743-6994.

Bethel, Friday, Oct. 26: Speaking Peace in a World of Conflict conference, 7 to 9 p.m., Gehring House, Broad Street. Free introduction. FMI, register: SAD 44, 824-2780.

Buckfield, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 26, 27: Haunted Hayride, 7 to 10 p.m., Bessey Field, Paris Hill Road. $5. Sponsored by Buckfield High School, Class of 2008.

Norway, Friday, October 26: New England boiled dinner, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Second Congregation Church, Main Street. $7.50; under 10, $3.50. Benefits church’s general fund. FMI: 743-2290, 9 a.m. to noon.

Norway, Friday, Oct. 26: Open mic night Halloween Bash, 6:30 p.m. sign-up, 7 p.m. open mic, First Universalist Church, 479 Main St. $3. Refreshments. Dress in costume. FMI: Heather, 935-4505; [email protected].

Norway, Friday, Oct. 26: Baby Boosters for under 2, plays, songs, stories, more, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

Bethel, Saturday, Oct. 27: Speaking Peace in a World of Conflict conference, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Gehring House, Broad Street. $100. FMI, register: SAD 44, 824-2780.

Bethel, Saturday, Oct. 27: Jazz, 7 p.m., Sudbury Inn dining room. $6. Call 824-2174 to reserve. Hosted by Mahoosuc Arts Council. FMI: Amy, 824-3575 or www.MahoosucArts.org.

Bolsters Mills, Saturday, Oct. 27: Bayberry craft fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Bolsters Mills United Methodist Church. Benefits Bolsters Mills Ladies Guild.

Buckfield, Saturday, Oct. 27: Hunters breakfast, 5 to 8 a.m., John D. Long Post 58, American Legion Post Home. $5; 12 and under, $3.

Buckfield, Saturday, Oct. 27: Gift-A-Rama, 6 p.m., Buckfield Masonic Hall. $6. Sponsored by Five Point Star Club. FMI or reservations: Nancy, 336-2434; Lynda, 336-2842.

Casco, Saturday, Oct. 27: Supper, 5 to 6 p.m., United Church of Christ. $6, $3 under 12.

Harrison, Saturday, Oct. 27: Bayberry Craft Fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Bolsters Mills United Methodist Church. Hosted by Women’s Guild. Fundraiser for Christian Children’s Fund.

Locke Mills, Saturday, Oct. 27: Dance, 7 to 10 p.m., Town Hall. Music by the Richard Felt. Benefits Greenwood Historical Society. FMI: Joyce, 674-2259.

Norway, Saturday, Oct. 27: Roast pork supper, 5 to 6 p.m., Norway Fire Station. Sponsored by Norway Fireman’s Relief Association. $7; children under 12, $3; under 6, free.

Otisfield, Saturday, Oct. 27: Fall fright night, 6 to 8 p.m., Otisfield Community Hall, Route 121. Costume contest, pumpkin carving competition, entertainment, games, prizes, snacks. FMI: 743-2539, 461-3372.

Oxford, Saturday, Oct. 27: Hunters breakfast, 4:30 to 7 a.m., Lake Thompson Fish & Game Clubhouse, Paine Road. $6; under 12, $3. FMI: Don Record 539-4407.

Oxford, Saturday, Oct. 27: Hunters breakfast, 5 to 7 a.m., Oxford American Legion Post 112, 169 King St. $5. Sponsored by Oxford American Legion Riders.

Oxford, Saturday, Oct. 27: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Oxford Public Safety Building, Route 26. FMI: 671-4460. Hosted by the Oxford Fire Relief Organization.

Paris, Saturday, Oct. 27: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Oxford Hills High School, 256 Main St.

Paris, Saturday, Oct. 27: Witches’ Brew Tea Tasting, 2 to 4 p.m., McLaughlin Garden. Sweets and palate-enticing teas. Preregistration required, $12 members, $15 nonmembers, $8 for children nonmembers under 12. FMI: Jennifer, 743-8820, www.mclaughlingarden.org.

Paris, Saturday, Oct. 27: Hunters breakfast, 4 a.m., Paris Fire Hall. Benefits Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School Project Graduation. Donations accepted.

Paris, Saturday, Oct. 27: Oxford Hills Business Showcase, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. Free.

Paris, Saturday, Oct. 27: Harvest supper, 5 to 6 p.m., American Legion Hall, Church Street. $7, children under 12, $3. Sponsored by American Legion Auxiliary Unit 72.

Bethel, Sunday, Oct. 28: Speaking Peace in a World of Conflict conference, 12 to 5 p.m., Gehring House, Broad Street. $100. FMI, register: SAD 44, 824-2780.

Norway, Sunday, Oct. 28: Longaberger basket bingo, doors open 11 a.m., starts 12:30 p.m., Norway Legion Hall, Main Street. Benefits Responsible Pet Care shelter. $10. FMI or advance tickets: 743-8679.

Hebron, Monday, Oct. 29: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Hebron Academy, Old Woodman Hill Road.

Paris, Tuesday, Oct. 30: Halloween party, 4 to 5 p.m., Hamlin Memorial Library. Children 12 and under invited. Snacks, activities. Costumes not required but welcome. FMI: 743-2980 or [email protected].

Norway, Wednesday, Oct. 31: Friends of People with Dementia, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Town office. Free, open to public. Light refreshments. FMI: Peg Gagnon, 1-800-660-2871.

Norway, Wednesday, Oct. 31: Haunted house for ages 11 and under, 6 to 7 p.m., Norway Rehab and Living Center, 29 Marion Ave. FMI: 743-7075.

Paris, Wednesday, Oct. 31: Swingin’ Bears Square Dance Club lessons, 7:30 p.m., Oxford Hills Middle School. First lesson for beginners, free. Part of Oxford Hills Adult Education and Recreation Program. FMI: Sue Corning, 743-7176; Eleanor Herrick, 782-4050.

Norway, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 1, 2, 3: Oxford Hills Music and Performing Arts Assn.’s “Don’t Dress for Dinner,” 8 p.m., Norway Grange. Tickets, Books ‘n Things. $10; children 12 and under and senior citizens, $8.

Casco, Saturday, Nov. 3: Supper, 5 to 6 p.m., Crescent Lake Community Hall, Route 11. $6, 12 and under, $3. Hosted by Sunshine Club.

Fryeburg, Saturday, Nov. 3: Supper and Raffle for Mary Libby Johnson, 5 to 7 p.m., St. Elizabeth Anne Seton Church, Route 5.

Otisfield, Saturday, Nov. 3: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Otisfield Community School. Space, $25. FMI: Linda Park, Lorette Ayotte or Barbara Maguire, 627-4208.

Paris, Saturday, Nov. 3: Preserved flower topiaries, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., McLaughlin Garden. Sponsored by Big Apple Food Store. Preregistration required. Contact the Garden to inquire about supplies. $40 members, $45 nonmembers. FMI: Jennifer, 743-8820, www.mclaughlingarden.org.

Paris, Saturday, Nov. 3: Holiday craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Maine Veteran’s Home, 477 High St. Lunch counter. Food sale.

Paris, Saturday, Nov. 3: Barbershop cabaret, 3 and 7 p.m., First Congregational Church, 17 Main St. $10. Seating limited. FMI: Deb, 539-4752.

Paris, Saturday, Nov. 3: Turkey dinner, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Deering Memorial Methodist Church. $7, children under 12, $3.

Norway, Sunday, Nov. 4: Oxford Hills Music and Performing Arts Assn.’s “Don’t Dress for Dinner,” 2 p.m., Norway Grange. Tickets, Books ‘n Things. $10; children 12 and under and senior citizens, $8.

Norway, Tuesday, Nov. 6: The Importance of Stories, 7 p.m., Norway Memorial Library. “Barn Burning” by William Faulkner and “Killings” by Andre Dubus. FMI: 743-5309.

Paris, Wednesday, Nov. 7: Travelogue Lecture Series, 6 p.m., McLaughlin Garden. “New Zealand.” Free; donations welcome. FMI: 743-8820.

Paris, Wednesday, Nov. 7: Square dance lessons, 7:30 p.m., Oxford Hills Middle School. FMI: Sue Corning, 743-7176.

Norway, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 8, 9, 10: Oxford Hills Music and Performing Arts Assn.’s “Don’t Dress for Dinner,” 8 p.m., Norway Grange. Tickets, Books ‘n Things. $10; children 12 and under and senior citizens, $8.

Bethel, Friday, Nov. 9: American Red Cross blood drive, 1 to 6 p.m., Gould Academy, 39 Church St.

Paris, Saturday, Nov. 10: Cranberry wreaths, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., McLaughlin Garden. Sponsored by Big Apple Food Store. Preregistration required. $25 members, $30 nonmembers. FMI: Jennifer, 743-8820, www.mclaughlingarden.org.

Norway, Sunday, Nov. 11: Oxford Hills Music and Performing Arts Assn.’s “Don’t Dress for Dinner,” 2 p.m., Norway Grange. Tickets, Books ‘n Things. $10; children 12 and under and senior citizens, $8.

Naples, Friday, Nov. 16: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Lake Region High School, 1877 Roosevelt Trail.

Paris, Saturday, Nov. 17: DECA holiday craft fair, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. $1; 12 and under, 65 and older free. FMI: 743-7756 ext. 5100.

Fryeburg, Monday, Nov. 19: American Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Fryeburg Academy, 745 Main St.

Norway, Tuesday, Nov. 20: Happily Ever After, 7 p.m., Norway Memorial Library. “Tell Me a Riddle” by Tillie Olsen and “The Bear Came Over the Mountain” by Alice Munro. FMI: 743-5309.

Oxford, Wednesday, Nov. 21: Oxford Writers and Storytellers, 6:30 p.m., Oxford Community Center. Readings related to autumn, harvest and Thanksgiving.

Paris, Saturday, Nov. 24: Dinner, 3 to 6 p.m.; dance, 6 to 10 p.m., South Paris Legion Hall. Fundraiser for Elise Thurlow to help reopen the Colonial Coffee Shoppe. Raffles, door prizes, 50/50. $8; $15 per couple. FMI: Lisa Martin, 739-2393.

Paris, Friday, Nov. 30: Take-A-Chance auction, doors open 5 p.m.; drawing begins 7 p.m., Oxford Hills Middle School, Pine Street. Fundraiser for Oxford County 4-H Program. FMI or to donate: 743-6329; 1-800-287-1482.

Norway, Tuesday, Dec. 4: Exploring the Darkness, 7 p.m., Norway Memorial Library. “A Good Man is Hard to Find” by Flannery O’Connor and “Ollie, Oh” by Carolyn Chute. FMI: 743-5309.

Oxford, Wednesday, Dec. 19: Oxford Writers and Storytellers, 6:30 p.m., Oxford Community Center. Readings about Christmas, winter and the solstice.

River Valley area

Andover, Saturday, Oct. 27: Haunted Halloween walk, at dusk through the woods behind Martin’s Sales and Service, Main Street. $3. Guides lead groups. Benefits 5th grade

Bethel, Saturday, Oct. 27: Jazz, 7 p.m., Sudbury Inn dining room. $6. Call 824-2174 to reserve. Hosted by Mahoosuc Arts Council. FMI: Amy, 824-3575 or www.MahoosucArts.org.

Rumford, Saturday, Oct. 27: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Rumford Elementary School, Lincoln Avenue. Sponsored by the Parent/Teacher Organization.

Rumford, Saturday, Oct. 27: Supper, 5 and 5:45 p.m., Methodist Church, Linnell Street. $7, $3, children.

Bethel, Friday, Nov. 9: American Red Cross blood drive, 1 to 6 p.m., Gould Academy, 39 Church St.

Lewiston area

Greene, Thursday, Oct. 25: Fran Reidelberger narrates film, “Britain’s Gentle Highway – a canal adventure in England, Scotland & Wales,” 7 p.m., Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. Free. FMI: 946-5311 or http://ourworld.cs.com/sawyerfoundation.

Lewiston, Thursday, Oct. 25: Peek-A-Boo Puppet Show, 9:30 a.m., New Life Community Center, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Lewiston, Thursday, Oct. 25: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Litchfield, Thursday, Oct. 25: Haunted trail, 6 to 9 p.m., Carrie Ricker Middle School. $6, under 10, $3. Indoor games, $2.

Buckfield, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 26, 27: Haunted Hayride, 7 to 10 p.m., Bessey Field, Paris Hill Road. $5. Sponsored by Buckfield High School Class of 2008.

Gray, Friday, Oct. 26: Halloween night hike, 6 to 9 p.m., Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. Rain date, Saturday, Oct. 27. Age 3 and under, free; 5 to 12, $4; adults, $6; seniors, $4.50; groups of 15 or more, $3 per person. FMI: 657-4977; www.mainewildlifepark.com.

Greene, Friday, Oct. 26: Fran Reidelberger narrates film, “Britain’s Gentle Highway – a canal adventure in England, Scotland & Wales,” 2 and 7 p.m., Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. Free. FMI: 946-5311 or http://ourworld.cs.com/sawyerfoundation.

Lewiston, Friday, Oct. 26: Babytime, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4, www.lplonline.org/child.

Lewiston, Friday, Oct. 26: “Cats, Masks & Shadows” Halloween family program, 7 p.m., Callahan Hall, Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. $2, $1 for students. For ages 8 and up. FMI: 784-0135, ext. 210.

Lewiston, Friday, Oct. 26: Halloween dance for special needs people, 5 to 8 p.m., Holy Family Church Hall, Sabattus St. $4. FMI: 783-9635.

Lisbon, Friday, Oct. 26: Stuffed peppers or chicken supper, 5:30 to 7 p.m., VFW Post 9459, Route 196. $6, $3 children under 10. Dance follows. Benefits Togus VA Hospital Recreation Department. FMI: 353-5291.

Lisbon, Friday, Oct. 26: Turkey supper, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall, 27 Village St. $6.50; children 12 and under, $3; pre-school, free. Sponsored by Nina Rebekah Lodge 86 and Sabattus River Lodge 21 IOOF.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 27: American Red Cross blood drive, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Auburn Mall, 550 Center St.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 27: Bean supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Sixth Street Congregational Church, 109 Sixth St. $5; children 5 to 12, $3; under 5, free. Take-outs, call 782-7517.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 27: Open house, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Central Maine Community College. Sample foods made by the Culinary Arts Department. FMI: www.cmcc.edu or 755-5273.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 27: Harvest supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., New Auburn American Legion Post 153, 71 South Main St. Sponsored by post auxiliary. Benefits veterans programs. $6; seniors, $5; children under 10, $3. FMI: 784-0656; 754-1849.

Bowdoin, Saturday, Oct. 27: Halloween Extravaganza, 6 to 10 p.m., FHC, 1201 Main St., old Bowdoin Central School. Benefits United Way Midcoast Chapter. $5. Rain date, Sunday, Oct. 28, 6 to 9 p.m. FMI: 666-5651.

Buckfield, Saturday, Oct. 27: Hunters breakfast, 5 to 8 a.m., John D. Long Post 58, American Legion Post Home. $5; 12 and under, $3.

Gray, Saturday, Oct. 27: Bean supper, 5 p.m., First Congregational Church, Route 115. $7; under 12, $3. FMI: 657-4279.

Greene, Saturday, Oct. 27: Bean supper, 4 to 6 p.m., VFW Memorial Post 11032, next to Central School. $5, $2.50 under 12.

Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 27: Benefit gala, 7:30 p.m., Franco-American Heritage Center wine and cheese reception preceding concert and champagne reception. Benefits Franco-American Heritage center. FMI: www.francoamericanheritage.org or Connie, 783-2162. Reservations, Lou, 689-2000.

Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 27: Teddy Bear Fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Lewiston High cafeteria. Hosted by Delta Kappa Gamma.

Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 27: Halloween dinner/dance, 6 p.m., Holy Cross church hall. FMI, tickets: Larry, 783-6860 or Ray, 784-9000. Hosted by The Holy Cross Knights of Columbus Council 12652.

Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 27: Christmas silent auction, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. Lunch. Benefits Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Lisbon, Saturday, Oct. 27: Bean supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Methodist Church, School Street. $6; children, $2.

Litchfield, Saturday, Oct. 27: Haunted trail, 6 to 9 p.m., Carrie Ricker Middle School. $6, under 10, $3. Indoor games, $2.

Minot, Saturday, Oct. 27: Hunters breakfast, 5 to 9 a.m., Minot Center Grange hall, Minot Center Hill. $5; children 6 to 12, $3; 5 and under, free. FMI: 782-4319.

Monmouth, Saturday, Oct. 27: Hunter’s breakfast, 4:30 to 9:30 a.m., Cottrell Elementary School. $5. FMI and tickets: Archie, 933-2589.

Sabattus, Saturday, Oct. 27: Jacques Cartier Club Halloween baked bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m. on Wales Road, $6. Dancing follows until 9:30 p.m., $4. Dinner and dance $10. Halloween costumes may be worn at the attendees’ discretion. FMI please call 375-4850.

Turner, Saturday, Oct. 27: Harvest supper, 5 p.m., Turner Village Church, 139 South Main St. Donations accepted.

Wales, Saturday, Oct. 27: East Wind Gospel Trio, 6 p.m., Presbyterian Church, Route 132, Pond Road. FMI: Marilyn, 375-6604.

Wayne, Saturday, Oct. 27: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wayne Elementary School, Pond Road. Benefits enrichment programs.

Winthrop, Saturday, Oct. 27: CODA Chorus Choral Festival, 7 p.m., Winthrop Performing Arts Center.

Auburn, Sunday, Oct. 28: Breakfast, 8 to 10 a.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $3.50/$4.50. Benefits children’s Christmas party. FMI: 784-6883.

Hebron, Monday, Oct. 29: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Hebron Academy, Old Woodman Hill Road.

Lewiston, Monday, Oct. 29: Preschool Storytime, 6:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4, www.lplonline.org/child.

Lewiston, Monday, Oct. 29: Cooking Club, 4 to 5:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Presented by Lots to Gardens for ages 7 to 14. Attendance limited. Sign up: 755-3110. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4, www.lplonline.org/child.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Oct. 30: Reading Dog, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Practice reading to Scott the dachshund. Reservations, FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4, www.lplonline.org/child.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Oct. 30: Preschool Storytime, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4, www.lplonline.org/child.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Oct. 30: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Auburn, Wednesday, Oct. 31: American Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Central Maine Community College, 1250 Turner St.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Oct. 31: Department of Recreation Halloween Party for pre-schoolers through Grade 6, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Androscoggin Bank Colisee, 190 Birch St. Free skating, but no masks or loose-fitting costumes will be allowed on the ice; free.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Oct. 31: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lisbon, Wednesday, Oct. 31: Buffalo wing appetizers with various sauces, 6 to 7:30 p.m., VFW Post 9459, Route 196. $6. FMI: 353-5291 after 4 p.m. Wed. to Fri.

Turner, Wednesday, Oct. 31: Fright Walk, 5 to 8 p.m., GAR Hall, Route 219. Sponsored by North Turner Presbyterian Church. Donations. Games, refreshments for children. FMI: 225-2372.

Winthrop, Wednesday, Oct. 31: Square dance lessons, 7 to 9 p.m., Winthrop Grade School cafeteria, Highland Avenue. Sign in front of school. Soft-soled shoes required. Sponsored by Squire Town Squares. FMI: 713-6669, 685-3648, 268-9241.

Lewiston, Thursday, Nov. 1: Red Cross blood drive, 12 to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St. FMI: 1-800-482-0743.

Lewiston, Friday, Nov. 2: Red Cross blood drive, 7:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., Lewiston High School, 156 East Ave. FMI: 1-800-482-0743.

Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 3: Cajun Family Event, 6 p.m., First Universalist Church of Auburn, 169 Pleasant St. Cajun-style potluck, dance and music. $10; students/senior citizens, $7. FMI: 783-0461; Katarina Arvedson, 998-5180.

Brunswick, Saturday, Nov. 3: Holiday craft fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Brunswick High School. Hosted by All Officers’ Spouses’ Club at Brunswick NVAB to benefit local charities.

Gray, Saturday, Nov. 3: Bean supper, 5 to 6 p.m., American Legion 15, Lewiston Road. $6, children under 12, $2.50; under 5 free. FMI: Nancy, 657-2661.

Minot, Saturday, Nov. 3: Church fair “Susanna’s Treasures,” 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., United Methodist vestry, Free coffee. Luncheon 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. FMI: Phyllis, 345-5801.

Monmouth, Saturday, Nov. 3: Christina Goff benefit dinner, 4 to 6 p.m., Monmouth Fish and Game, Route 202. Mail donations to: Donna Yates, c/o Bangor Savings Bank, Main St., Monmouth, 04259. FMI: Trina Burgess, 441-2926.

Wales, Saturday, Nov. 3: Holiday Craft Fair, Oak Hill High School, benefiting Oak Hill High School classes of 2008 and 2009, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission. Refreshments, 50-50 and more. Tables to rent for $25 for a 10-foot space with 6-foot table $25. FMI 375-4950, Ext. 130.

Brunswick, Sunday to Saturday, Nov. 4 to 10: Japan-America Society of Maine “Journey into Japan,” Frontier Café, Cinema & Gallery and The Maine Soundstage, Fort Andross Mill complex. Films, concerts, a fashion show.

Gray, Sunday, Nov. 4: Spaghetti supper, 4 to 6 p.m., First Congregational Church, Route 115. Donations benefit the Mills family. FMI: 657-4338.

Sabattus, Sunday, Nov. 4: Monthly breakfast, 7:30 to 10 a.m., American Legion Post 135. $6, children under 10, $3.

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

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

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

Winthrop, Wednesday, Nov. 7: Square dance lessons, 7 to 9 p.m., grade school cafeteria, Highland Avenue. Sponsored by Squire Town Squares. FMI: 713-6669.

Auburn, Thursday, Nov. 8: Book talk: “The World is Flat” by Thomas Friedman, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m., Central Maine Community College, 1250 Turner St. Free. Light refreshments.

Lewiston, Thursday, Nov. 8: Peek-a-boo puppet show, 9:30 a.m., New Life Community Center, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Lewiston, Thursday, Nov. 8: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 10: Hunters breakfast, 5 to 8 a.m., Masonic Hall, 1021 Turner St. $5. Hosted by Knights of the Sun Chapter of the Order of DeMolay for Boys. FMI: Jim Greenwood at 782-3967.

Bowdoin, Saturday, Nov. 10: Craft fair: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., West Bowdoin Baptist Church, West Road.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, Nov. 10: Baked bean and casserole supper, 4:45 to 6 p.m., Holy Trinity Church parish hall, 67 Frost Hill Ave. $6; children under 12, $4; children under 4, free; family with children under 12, $15. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. FMI: 353-5636.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Nov. 10: Harvest supper, 5 to 6 p.m., Amvets hall, Route 100. $7, $3 under 12.

Auburn, Sunday, Nov. 11: Breakfast, 8 to 10 a.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. Benefits children’s Christmas party. FMI: 784-6883.

Lewiston, Monday, Nov. 12: American Red Cross blood drive, 1 to 6 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 150 East Ave.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Nov. 13: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

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

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

Readfield, Friday, Nov. 16: American Red Cross blood drive, 12:30 to 6 p.m., Marranacook Middle School, 2100 Millard Harrison Drive.

Lisbon, Saturday, Nov. 17: Make your own Christmas wreath, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 to 4 p.m., Beaver Park Lone Pine Lodge. $8 per wreath. Registration required. FMI and register: Verla Brooks, 353-9075.

Lisbon, Sunday, Nov. 18: Make your own Christmas wreath, 1 to 4 p.m., Beaver Park Lone Pine Lodge. $8 per wreath. Registration required. FMI and register: Verla Brooks, 353-9075.

Turner, Monday, Nov. 19: American Red Cross blood drive, 7:34 a.m. to 1: 45 p.m., Leavitt High School, Lower Street.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Nov. 20: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

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

Auburn, Friday, Nov. 23: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Mason Ashlar 105, 1021 Turner St.

Lisbon, Saturday, Nov. 24: Make your own Christmas wreath, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 to 4 p.m., Beaver Park Lone Pine Lodge. $8 per wreath. Registration required. FMI and register: Verla Brooks, 353-9075.

Lisbon, Sunday, Nov. 25: Make your own Christmas wreath, 1 to 4 p.m., Beaver Park Lone Pine Lodge. $8 per wreath. Registration required. FMI and register: Verla Brooks, 353-9075.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Nov. 27: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Nov. 27: American Red Cross blood drive, 3 to 8 p.m., Bates College Chase Hall, Campus Avenue.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Nov. 28: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Thursday, Nov. 29: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Auburn, Saturday, Dec. 1: Holiday Festival for Children, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. Dom’s Regional High School, 121 Gracelawn Road. Sponsored by Advocates for Children. Visit with Santa. Advance, adults, $5; children, $3; at door, $7 and $4. FMI: 783-3990.

Raymond, Saturday, Dec. 1: Christmas fair, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Raymond Village Community Church, Main Street. Wreaths, baked goods, gently-used merchandise, more. Breakfast, lunch.