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

Wilton, Friday, Sept. 7: Infant/toddler story time, 10:30 a.m., Public Library. FMI: Sandra, 645-4831.

Canton, Saturday, Sept. 8: Chicken pie supper, 5 p.m., Ponemah Rebekah Lodge Hall. $7; under 12, $5. Takeouts. FMI: 597-2168.

Farmington, Saturday, Sept. 8: Bean and casserole supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Trinity UMC.

Livermore, Saturday, Sept. 8: Annual lawn, bake and garden produce sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Historical House, Livermore Common Crash Road. Hosted by Historical Society and Women’s Club. FMI: 897-4695.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, Sept. 8: Rock ‘n’ Country concert has been CANCELLED.

Farmington, Saturday, Sept. 9: Contradance with The Beat Greens, 8 to 11 p.m., Farmington Grange, Route 43. $6; families, $15. FMI: 397-2241; [email protected]; www.starleft.org.

Farmington, Monday, Sept. 10: Community Chorus presents Camille Saint-San’s Christmas Oratorio and Benjamin Britten’s Ceremony of Carols. Rehearsals 6:30 to 9 p.m., Nordica Auditorium, UMF. FMI: Robin Palmer-Mosher, 778-7072.

Farmington, Tuesday, Sept. 11: Emma’s Revolution and Ruth Hill in concert, 6:30 p.m., Lincoln Auditorium, UMF. Sponsored by SEA-Change and the Maine Campaign for a U.S. Department of Peace. Suggested donation: $10. Students free.

Farmington, Tuesday, Sept. 11: Musician Barry Wood performs, 6 to 8 p.m., Meetinghouse Park.

Wilton, Tuesday, Sept. 11: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Wilton Free Public Library. FMI: 645-4831.

Strong, Friday, Sept. 14: Blood drive, 2 to 6 p.m., Strong Community, 11 Main St.

Wilton, Friday, Sept. 14: Infant/toddler story time, 10:30 a.m., Wilton Free Public Library. FMI: 645-4831.

Farmington, Saturday, Sept. 15: Tim Maillet Scholarship Ride sponsored by Farmington Elks. Registration, 9 a.m. Fifth annual poker run with cash prizes, T-shirts, meals, music at Elks Lodge. Open to all vehicles. FMI: Jon, 778-1959.

Farmington, Saturday, Sept. 15: Maine Women’s Balkan Choir, 7:30 p.m., Nordica Auditorium, UMF. Adults, $7; seniors, $5; under 16, free. FMI: 645-2157.

Farmington, Saturday, Sept. 15: Motorcycle Fall Fun Run, registration 8:30 to 9:45 a.m., groups leave from the chamber office 9:45 to 10 a.m. $500 best hand; $300 next best hand; $100 worst hand. FMI phone chamber office 778-4215, email: [email protected].

Livermore Falls, Saturday, Sept. 15: Bean and casserole supper, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., American Legion Hall, 17 Reynolds Ave. Delivery within 5 miles.

Wilton, Tuesday, Sept. 18: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Wilton Free Public Library. FMI: 645-4831.

Wilton, Thursday, Sept. 20: Elementary story time (ASL interpreted), 6 p.m., Wilton Free Public Library. FMI: 645-4831.

Wilton, Friday, Sept. 21: Infant/toddler story time, 10:30 a.m., Wilton Free Public Library. FMI: 645-4831.

Farmington, Saturday, Sept. 22: Rock ‘n’ Country concert has been CANCELLED.

Farmington, Saturday, Sept. 22: Maine Mountain Chamber Music, Quartet for the End of Time and String Trio, 7:30 p.m., UMF Nordica Auditorium. Adults, $9; seniors, $7; 15 and younger, free. No advance ticket sales. FMI: 645-2157.

Farmington, Tuesday, Sept. 25: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., UMF, 246 Main St.

Wilton, Tuesday, Sept. 25: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Wilton Free Public Library. FMI: 645-4831.

Farmington, Wednesday, Sept. 26: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., UMF, 246 Main St.

Wilton, Friday, Sept. 28: Infant/toddler story time, 10:30 a.m., Wilton Free Public Library. FMI: 645-4831.

Oxford Hills area

Norway, Friday, Sept. 7: Baby Boosters rhymes, finger plays, songs, stories and other activities, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

Paris, Friday, Sept. 7: Art in the Barn opening night: “Women in a Man’s Garden”, 5 to 8 p.m., McLaughlin Garden.

Canton, Saturday, Sept. 8: Chicken pie supper, 5 p.m., Ponemah Rebekah Lodge Hall. $7; under 12, $5. Takeouts. FMI: 597-2168.

Locke Mills, Saturday, Sept. 8: Dance, 7 to 10 p.m., Locke Mills Town Hall. Richard Felt Orchestra. Benefits Greenwood Historical Society. FMI: Joyce Hathaway, 674-2259.

Norway, Saturday, Sept. 8: Kristen Short and Heather Pierson in concert, 6 to 7 p.m., on the lawn behind Norway Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5309.

Oxford, Saturday, Sept. 8: Duck race, Oxford Station House Community Center. Lunch, noon to 1:30 p.m.; race, 2 p.m. Tickets, Oxford Town Office, area businesses, Oxford Recreation Committee members, $10. FMI: Oxford Town Office, 539-4431.

Oxford, Saturday, Sept. 8: Pork roast supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Oxford Grange 46, Route 26. Adults, $7; children under 12, $3.50. Takeouts available.

Oxford, Saturday, Sept. 8: Potluck benefit supper for Jo Bradeen, 5 p.m., Grace Fellowship Church, Poplar Street. Adults $6, children under 12 $3. FMI: Pastor Lloyd Waterhouse, 674-2733; Richard Parsons, 539-9064.

Paris, Saturday, Sept. 8: Swingin Bears Square Dance Club, 7 to 10 p.m., Oxford Hills Middle School. $10 couples, $5 singles. FMI: 743-7176 or 782-4050.

Paris, Saturday, Sept. 8: Auction, doors open 5 p.m., begins 6 p.m., Fire Station, Western Avenue. Fundraiser for Oxford County 4-H Teen Exchange and Career Club. FMI: Jim, 966-2913.

Paris, Saturday, Sept. 8: Pet auditions for a musical benefit show, 9 a.m. to noon, Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School.

Paris, Saturday, Sept. 8: Chinese auction, doors open 11 a.m., auction begins 1 p.m., Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. 50/50 raffle, large items raffle table, grab bags and lunch. Benefits Otisfield Community School.

Waterford, Saturday, Sept. 8: End of the summer yard sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wilkins House. Proceeds will help to support the upkeep of the building.

Norway, Monday, Sept. 10: Blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Stephens Memorial Hospital, 18 Main St.

Locke Mills, Tuesday, Sept. 11: Supper-dance, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., Jackson Silver Post American Legion Hall, Gore Road. Parisians’ Orchestra. Price: $8. Benefits American Legion Auxiliary. FMI: Joyce Hathaway, 674-2259.

Oxford, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sept. 12 to 15: Oxford County Fair, Pottle Road, off Route 26. Harness racing, bull riding, midway, live entertainment, Hidden Hero project. FMI: www.oxfordcountyfair.com.

Paris, Wednesday through Saturday, Sept. 12 to 15: McLaughlin Garden at Oxford County Fair. FMI: www.oxfordcountyfair.com.

Bryant Pond, Thursday, Sept. 13: Author Pat Gott on her newest book, “So You Want To Be A Cowgirl,” 2 p.m., Whitman Memorial Library. FMI: 674-2143.

Bolsters Mills, Saturday, Sept. 15: Chicken pie supper, 5 p.m. and 6 p.m., Bolsters Mills United Methodist Church. Adults, $7; children under 12, $3. Reservations, day of supper 9 a.m. to noon, 583-9024.

Oxford, Saturday, Sept. 15: Oxford County Fair parade, 11 a.m. FMI: 743-5528 Marcia Campbell-Cummings.

Paris, Saturday, Sept. 15: Chicken pie supper and dance, South Paris Legion hall, Church St. Supper, 5 to 6 p.m.; dance, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Supper and dance, $10; supper only, $7; dance only, $5. Lolalee and the Country Bandits.

Paris, Saturday, Sept. 15: Supper/dance, South Paris American Legion Post 72, Church Street. Supper 5 to 6 p.m.; dance 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Music: Lolalee and the Country Bandits. Supper $7; dance $6; supper and dance $10. Benefit Legion Auxiliary. FMI: Marilyn, 743-5723.

West Paris, Saturday, Sept. 15: Maine Kanteles in concert, 2 p.m., West Paris Mission Congregational Church, UCC. Donations welcome. Proceeds benefit church.

Paris, Tuesday, Sept. 18: Over-wintering Rosemary Successfully, 6:30 to 8 p.m., McLaughlin Garden. Director of horticulture Kristin Perry. Preregistration required: members, $10; non-members, $15. FMI: 743-8820; www.mclaughlingarden.org.

Norway, Saturday, Sept. 22: Chinese auction, doors open 11 a.m., begins 1 p.m., Guy E. Rowe School. Benefit Oxford Hills annual Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk. Sponsored by Norway Rehabilitation & Living Center. FMI or donations, Jody, 743-7075.

Waterford, Sunday, Sept. 23: Waterford Fall Foliage 5K Road Race and Fitness Walk, noon, 1 Mile Fun Run, 11:30 a.m., Waterford Flat by the Commons. Registration $12 advance for 5K Road Race and Fitness Walk, $15 day of event; $5 for 1 Mile Fun Run, children 12 and under. Roads close at 11:20 a.m. Rain or shine. Proceeds to the Tony Waldeier Scholarship Fund.

Casco, Friday, Sept. 28: Blood drive, 2 to 7 p.m., Casco Alliance Church, 450 Roosevelt Trail, Route 302.

Paris, Saturday, Sept. 29: Chinese auction, bidding 5 to 6:30 p.m.; drawing of winners 6:30 p.m., Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. Tickets: 10 $2.50, also bonus tickets. Over 200 items. Food, refreshments. Benefits Responsible Pet Care of Oxford Hills.

Bolsters Mills, Saturday, Oct. 20: Chicken pie supper, 5 p.m. and 6 p.m., Bolsters Mills United Methodist Church. Adults, $7; children under 12, $3. Reservations, day of supper 9 a.m. to noon, 583-9024.

River Valley area

Andover, Saturday, Sept. 8: Apple pie judging, 3 to 5 p.m., Andover Congregational Church. Winners announced at 5 p.m. Submit application at Andover Town Office, 392-3302 by Sept. 7.

Andover, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 8 and 9: Old Fashioned Horse Fair, downtown. Free. FMI: Deb Cayer, 392-2381.

Canton, Saturday, Sept. 8: Chicken pie supper, 5 p.m., Ponemah Rebekah Lodge Hall. $7; under 12 $5. Takeouts. FMI: 597-2168.

Mexico, Sunday, Sept. 9: Sunday School Rally Day, 10 a.m., Mexico Congregational, United Church of Christ, 163 Main St. Sunday School registration for preK through high school. Free barbecue lunch. FMI: 364-8603.

Lewiston area

Greene, Friday, Sept. 7: Photographer and filmmaker Tom Sterling film, “The Boreal,” 2 and 7 p.m., Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. FMI: 946-5311; http://ourworld.cs.com/sawyerfoundation.

Lewiston, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 7 and 8: L/A Greek Festival, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Greek Orthodox Church, Hogan Road. Greek food, music, bazaar, children’s games. FMI: 783-6795.

Auburn, Friday, Sept. 7: Ham supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., VFW Post No. 1603 Auxiliary, 588 Minot Ave. Adults $6, children under 10, $3. FMI: Peggy at 782-2856.

Lewiston, Friday, Sept. 7: Babytime for ages 0 to 2, 10 a.m., public library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4; www.lplonline.org/child.

Lewiston, Friday, Sept. 7: Line dancing for beginners, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Central Hall, 191 Lisbon St. FMI: 783-6667; 784-3749.

Lisbon, Friday, Sept. 7: Pork chop supper, 5 to 6 p.m., American Legion Auxiliary, Route 196. $6 a person. FMI: 353-8192.

Auburn, Saturday, Sept. 8: Roast pork dinner, 5 to 6 p.m., St. Louis Church, Third Street. Adults, $7; under 12, $3.50.

Auburn, Saturday, Sept. 8: Fall Festival of Music, 7 to 9 p.m., Kirk Hall, Central Maine Community College, Turner Street. Benefits Loaves and Fishes, Sabattus Area Food Pantry. Non perishable food or other donations accepted at door. Advance tickets $8; $10 at door. Tickets at Victor News in Lewiston or call Kathy Irazzary, 754-6199.

Durham, Saturday, Sept. 8: Public baked bean supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Durham Masonic Hall, Route 136. Adults, $6; children, $2.

Gray, Saturday, Sept. 8: Fish and wildlife open house, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. Wildlife and fisheries biologists, safety officers, hatchery staff and game wardens will be on hand. Free. FMI: www.mainewildlifepark.com; 207-657-4977 ext. 0.

Harpswell, Saturday, Sept. 8: Mountain Avenue Band, 2 to 5 p.m., 104 Edgewater Colony Road. Benefits I.R.I.S fund of Western Maine Community Action for under-insured Tri-County Health Services clients. FMI: 795-4007.

Lewiston, Saturday, Sept. 8: Yard sale, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., SeniorsPlus, Fairgrounds Business Complex, 8 Falcon Road, to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association Maine Chapter Memory Walk. FMI or to donate items: 1-800-427-1241, Kathy Brill or Rhonda Clukey.

Lewiston, Saturday, Sept. 8: Blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Kora Temple, 11 Sabattus St.

Lewiston, Saturday, Sept. 8: Spaghetti supper, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., Knights of Columbus Council 106, 150 East Ave. Adults, $6; children 10 and under, $3. FMI: Leo Baillargeon, 784-0389; Kerry-Ann Martel, 353-6911.

Lewiston, Saturday, Sept. 8: Bean and casserole supper, pies, desserts and hot biscuits at the Calvary United Methodist Church, 59 Sabattus St., 4:45 to 6 p.m. Adults $6, children $3.

Lisbon, Saturday, Sept. 8: Chapel Chix and Chap performance, 7 to 8:30 p.m., St. Matthews Church Coffee House. Free. Refreshments. Offerings accepted. Benefits Lisbon Area Christian Outreach food pantry and clothing bank. FMI: Debbie, 353-6925.

Lisbon, Saturday, Sept. 8: Bean and casserole supper, 4:45 to 6 p.m., Holy Trinity Church, 67 Frost Hill Ave. $6; children under 12, $4; children under 4 free. Family special: family with children under 12, $15. Hosted by Knights of Columbus. FMI: 353-5636.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Sept. 8: R & R Spinners demonstration, 10 a.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Sept. 8: Nature walks, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village. $5 adults; $2 children; under 6-free.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Sept. 8: Baked ham supper, 5 to 6 p.m., Masonic Hall. Adults, $6; 3 to 12, $3; under 3, free. Takeout available. FMI: Judy Tufts, 926-4053; Cindy Stevens, 926-4797.

Sabattus, Saturday, Sept. 8: Knights of Columbus bean and casserole supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Our Lady of the Rosary Parish. $6; children under 12, $3. FMI: Robert Ayotte, 375-4057.

Sabattus, Saturday, Sept. 8: Baked bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m. The Jacques on the Wales Road. Cost $6. Dancing will follow till 9:30 p.m. Cost is $4. Supper and dance $10.

Auburn, Sunday, Sept. 9: St. Francis Recovery Center Walk for Recovery. Registration 1 p.m., walk 2 p.m. Begin at St. Francis Recovery Center, 24 Dunn St. FMI/ registration: Janine Champagne, 784-2901.

Auburn, Sunday, Sept. 9: Public breakfast, 8 to 10 a.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $3.50/$4.50. Benefit children’s Christmas party. FMI: 784-6883. FMI: 784-6883.

Gray, Sunday, Sept. 9: Grandparent’s Day, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. Grandparents, free; 3 and under, free; 5 to 12, $4; adults, $6; seniors, $4.50; groups of 15 or more, $3 per person.

Sabattus, Sunday, Sept. 9: Buffet breakfast, 7 to 10 a.m., American Legion Post 135, Island Road. Adults, $6; under age 10, $3.

Lewiston, Monday, Sept. 10: Cooking Club for ages 7 to 14, 4 to 5:30 p.m., public library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI and sign-up: Lots to Gardens, 755-3110.

Lewiston, Monday, Sept. 10: Preschool storytime for ages 2 to 5, 6:30 p.m., public library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4; www.lplonline.org/child.

Lewiston, Monday, Sept. 10: Blood drive, 1 to 6 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 150 East Ave.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 11: Blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., CMMC, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 11: Preschool storytime for ages 2 to 5, 10 a.m., public library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4; www.lplonline.org/child.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 11: Dog day, 4 p.m., public library, 200 Lisbon St. Read to Scott the dachshund. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4.

Auburn, Wednesday, Sept. 12: Preschool Story Program, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., Program Room, Library. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org

Lewiston, Wednesday, Sept. 12: Blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., CMMC, 300 Main St.

Winthrop, Wednesday, Sept. 12: Square dance lessons, 7 to 9 p.m., Winthrop Grade School Cafeteria, Highland Avenue. Sponsored by Squire Town Squares. FMI: 713-6669, 685-3648 or 268-9241.

Auburn, Saturday, Sept. 15: Andy Valley Council 8742 KC bean and macaroni supper, 5 to 7 p.m., Sacred Heart Church basement, corner Minot and Western avenues. Benefits Knights of Columbus charities. FMI: 782-8308.

Auburn, Saturday, Sept. 15: Bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m., United Methodist Church, 439 Park Ave. $6; children 6 to 10, $3; 5 and under, free.

Auburn, Saturday, Sept. 15: Saturday Stories with Judy D’Amour, 10 a.m., Children’s Room, Library. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org

Auburn, Saturday, Sept. 15: Holistic Fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., UU Vestry Hall. Sponsored by Northeast Professional Psychics Mediums and Healers Guild. Bring pet food, cat litter, bleach or pet toys to benefit Pals (no kill) Cat Shelter. Admission, $2. FMI: Eddita Felt, 428-4448; www.NEGuild.org.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Sept. 15: Public smorgasbord supper, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Grange, Sabbathday Road, off Route 26. Donation of pennies collected to benefit Good Will Hinckley School, Hinckley, Maine.

Lewiston, Monday, Sept. 17: Cooking Club for ages 7 to 14, 4 to 5:30 p.m., public library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI and sign-up: Lots to Gardens, 755-3110.

Lewiston, Monday, Sept. 17: Preschool storytime for ages 2 to 5, 6:30 p.m., public library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4; www.lplonline.org/child.

Lewiston, Monday, Sept. 17: American Red Cross blood drive, 3 to 8 p.m., Bates College Chase Hall, Campus Avenue.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 18: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., CMMC, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 18: American Red Cross blood drive, 3 to 8 p.m., Bates College Chase Hall, Campus Avenue.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 18: Preschool storytime for ages 2 to 5, 10 a.m., public library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4; www.lplonline.org/child.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 18: Dog day, 4 p.m., public library, 200 Lisbon St. Read to Scott the dachshund. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4.

Auburn, Wednesday, Sept. 19: Preschool Story Program, 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Program Room, Library. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org

Auburn, Wednesday, Sept. 19: Teen Anime Club, 3:30 p.m., Community Room, Library. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org

Augusta, Wednesday, Sept. 19: 5th annual statewide celebration of bugs, Bug Maine-ia! 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Maine State Museum. Admission: free. FMI: 287-2301 or www.mainestatemuseum.com.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Sept. 19: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., CMMC, 300 Main St.

Winthrop, Wednesday, Sept. 19: Square dance lessons, 7 to 9 p.m., Winthrop Grade School Cafeteria, Highland Avenue. Sponsored by Squire Town Squares. FMI: 713-6669, 685-3648 or 268-9241.

Auburn, Thursday, Sept. 20: Baby’s Night Out, 6 to 6:20 p.m., Children’s Room, Library. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org

Lewiston, Thursday, Sept. 20: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., CMMC, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Friday, Sept. 21: Babytime for ages 0 to 2 , 10 a.m., public library, 200 Lisbon St. Nursery rhymes, music books. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4; www.lplonline.org/child.

Lewiston, Friday, Sept. 21: Grupo Esperanza, Afro-Cuban band, 7:30 p.m., King’s Bridge Theatre, Vineyard Auditorium, 12 Foss Road. Tickets, $8 on sale Sept. 7. FMI: 784-9500; www.kingsbridgetheatre.org.

Lisbon, Friday, Sept. 21: Open-face chicken sandwich supper, 5 to 6 p.m., American Legion Auxiliary, Route 196. $6 a person. FMI: 353-8192.

Auburn, Saturday, Sept. 22: American Cancer Society pancake breakfast, 8 to 10 a.m., Applebee’s Restaurant, 599 Center St. Benefits Relay for Life of Androscoggin County. Tickets, $5. Three seatings: 8, 8:40 and 9:20 a.m. FMI and tickets, Janet Miles, 784-3824; American Cancer Society, 373-3729.

Auburn, Monday, Sept. 24: Book discussion and meet author of “The Boys of Everest,” Clint Willis, 5 p.m., Conference Room, Library. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org

Lewiston, Monday, Sept. 24: Cooking Club for ages 7 to 14, 4 to 5:30 p.m., public library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI and sign-up: Lots to Gardens, 755-3110.

Lewiston, Monday, Sept. 24: Preschool storytime for ages 2 to 5, 6:30 p.m., public library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4; www.lplonline.org/child.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 25: Preschool storytime for ages 2 to 5, 10 a.m., public library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4; www.lplonline.org/child.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 25: Dog day, 4 p.m., public library, 200 Lisbon St. Read to Scott the dachshund. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4.

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

Auburn, Wednesday, Sept. 26: Preschool Story Program, 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Program Room, Library. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org

Winthrop, Wednesday, Sept. 26: Square dance lessons, 7 to 9 p.m., Winthrop Grade School Cafeteria, Highland Avenue. Sponsored by Squire Town Squares. FMI: 713-6669, 685-3648 or 268-9241.

Lewiston, Sept. 27: Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice Autumn Night Out fundraiser, 6:30 p.m., Martindale Country Club. $50. Benefits AHCH hospice services. FMI: 795-9537.

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

Casco, Friday, Sept. 28: American Red Cross blood drive, 2 to 7 p.m., Casco Alliance Church, 450 Roosevelt Trail, Route 302.

Lewiston, Friday, Sept. 28: Babytime for ages 0 to 2, 10 a.m., public library, 200 Lisbon St. Nursery rhymes, music books. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4; www.lplonline.org/child.

Greene, Saturday, Sept. 29: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Greene Fire Department.