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, Friday, April 27: Fish chowder luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Fairbanks Union Church, Route 4. $6, eat in or take out. FMI: 778-4705.

Farmington, Friday, April 27: St. Joseph’s Altar Guild rummage sale, 3 to 6 p.m., corner of Quebec and Middle streets.

Farmington, Friday, April 27: Kite making, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Everyone’s Resource Depot, Education Center, UMF. Fee: $1. FMI: 778-7150.

Farmington, Friday, April 27: UMF Community Chorus concert, 7:30 p.m., Nordica Auditorium. Adults, $6; seniors, $5. Tickets: Mickey’s Hallmark; reservations, 778-7072.

Kingfield, Friday, April 27: “Cabin Fever Reliever” fundraiser with Slant Six, a musical trio, 8 to 11 p.m., Nostalgia Tavern. Benefits The New Portland Community Library. $15 or $25 per couple. Advance tickets can be purchased from any board member or at the library. FMI: Andrea Reichert, 628-5411.

Canton, Saturday, April 28: Chicken pie supper, 5 p.m., Ponemah Rebekah Lodge Hall. Adults $7, children under 12 $5. Take-outs.

Farmington, Saturday, April 28: Rummage, food sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Chesterville Grange Hall, Knowleton Corner Road.

Farmington, Saturday, April 28: Spaghetti supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church.

Farmington, Saturday, April 28: Kite making, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Everyone’s Resource Depot, Education Center, UMF. Fee: $1. FMI: 778-7150.

Farmington, Saturday, April 28: St. Joseph’s Altar Guild rummage sale, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., corner of Quebec and Middle streets.

Farmington, Saturday, April 28: Community luncheon, noon to 1 p.m., Henderson Memorial Baptist Church, Academy Street. Meals offered at no charge. FMI: 778-2163; Dot Bryant, 778-4608.

New Sharon, Saturday, April 28: Baked bean and casserole supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., New Sharon United Methodist Church. Adults, $7; children under 12, $2. Proceeds will help defray expenses. Sponsored by the Church’s Woman’s Society.

Salem, Saturday, April 28: Rabies clinic, 2 to 4 p.m., Salem Fire Station. Sponsored by Salem Fire Department Auxiliary. $8 per pet.

Wilton, Saturday, April 28: Wilton Scholarship Great Whatever Auction, 6:30 p.m., Academy Hill School. Auction donations welcomed. FMI: 645-3894.

Farmington, Monday, April 30: UMF Education Job Fair, 1 p.m., UMF Dearborn Gym. FMI: [email protected]; 778-7029; http://chd/umf.maine.edu/recruiting/educationjobfair.php.

Farmington, Monday, April 30: Sand art, 7:15 p.m., The Landing, UMF Olsen Student Center. Free. FMI: 778-7346

Farmington, Tuesday, May 1: Smith Brothers music, 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. Nordica Auditorium, UMF. Donations at door. Info: 778-0751.

Wilton, Wednesday, May 2: “Early Bird” Community Forum breakfast, 6:30 to 7:30 a.m., Wilton Congregational Church, 386 Main St. Free. Sponsored by Wilton Ecumenical Community Outreach.

Farmington, Saturday and Sunday, May 4, 5: “Cracked Shells,” play by Jayne Decker, Alumni Theatre, UMF. Benefits Peace in our Families. Donations at door. FMI: 779-3150.

Farmington, Friday, May 4: Fine arts auction; preview 4 p.m.; auction, 6 to 9 p.m.; Bass Room, Franklin Memorial Hospital. Tickets: $15; table of 8, $90. Available at Calico Patch or Mickey’s Hallmark. Sponsored by Fairbanks School Neighborhood Association. FMI: Meredith Ranger, 778-3626; Cindy Kemble, 778-3808.

Rangeley, Friday and Saturday, May 4, 5: Spring rummage sale; Friday, 6 to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to noon; church Undercroft, Main Street. Sponsored by Episcopal Church Women.

Farmington, Saturday, May 5: Shawn Mercer and the Boondock Blues, 7:30 p.m., Nordica Auditorium in Merrill Hall at UMF. Benefits Sexual Assault Victims’ Emergency Services. $10 adults, $1 children 12 and under. Available at Everyday Music, Liquid Sunshine, and SAVES office.

Jay, Saturday, May 5: Benefit dance, 8 p.m. to midnight, K.C. Hall. Music by DJ Damion Rodzen. Benefits Livermore Fire Department automatic heart defibrillator fund.

Jay, Saturday, May 5: Spring dance, 7 to 11 p.m., VFW Hall. $5. FMI: 689-5051 or 689-5052.

Wilton, Saturday, May 5: Supper, 5 to 6 p.m., Congregational Church, 386 Main St. Free. Sponsored by churches of the Wilton Ecumenical Community Outreach. FMI: Pastor Doug Dunlap, 577-9353.

Chesterville, Saturday, May 12: Rummage and bake sale, 9 a.m. to noon, Chesterville Town Office, Dutch Gap Road. Sponsored by North Chesterville Extension Homemakers. Benefits town functions. FMI: 778-3156.

Farmington, Saturday, May 12: Contradance, 8 to 11 p.m., waltz workshop, 7 p.m., Farmington Grange, Bridge Street. $6 or $15 per family. FMI: 397-2241 or [email protected].

Jay, Sunday, May 20: Country Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m., Jay Community Building. Adults $7, seniors/members $6, ages 6 – 16 $3, under 6 free. Presented by Maine Country Music Association. FMI: Bing Crosby 645-2472.

Oxford Hills area

Bethel, Friday, April 27: Time & Talent auction, 7 p.m., West Parish Congregational Church, Church Street.

Norway, Friday, April 27: Baby Boosters provide children under 2 and their parents or caregivers with rhymes, finger plays, songs, stories and other activities, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

Canton, Saturday, April 28: Chicken pie supper, 5 p.m., Ponemah Rebekah Lodge Hall. Adults $7, children under 12 $5. Take-outs.

Hartford, Saturday, April 28: Supper and Chinese auction, 5:30 p.m., Town Hall. Adults $6.50, children under 12 $4. Held by the Hartford Heritage Society. FMI: 597-2073.

Jay, Saturday, April 28: D of I spring yard sale, 8:30 to 2 p.m., St. Rose Parish Hall.

Mechanic Falls, Saturday, April 28: Maine Country Music Coming Together No. 3, Silver Spur. Advance tickets $12.50, $5 at the door for entertainment only. Hosted by Maine Country Music Association. FMI: Nancy Crosby 645-2472, Slim Andrews 795-1119.

Oxford, Saturday, April 28: Benefit supper for Kevin Waterhouse, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Grace Fellowship Church. Adults $10, children under 12 $5. Entertainment to follow. FMI: 674-2733, 539-9064.

Paris, Saturday, April 28: Chinese auction, doors open 1 p.m., auction, 3 p.m., Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School cafeteria. Benefits classes of 2008 and 2009.

Norway, Sunday, April 29: Basket bingo, 11 a.m., bingo at 12:30 p.m., Norway Legion Hall, Main Street. Benefits Responsible Pet Care Shelter. Tickets $10. FMI or advance tickets, 743-8679.

Oxford, Tuesday, May 1: Mollyockett Chorus guest night, 6:30 to 9 p.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Skeetfield Road. Free evening of singing. Women welcome. Refreshments. FMI: Wanda Foss, 783-1823.

Paris, Tuesday, May 1: Count Basie Orchestra concert, 7:30 p.m., Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School, 256 Main St. FMI: Kyle Jordan, 743-8914 ext. 1015; 739-6200

Bethel, Friday, May 4: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Telstar High School, Route 26.

Hartford, Friday, May 4: Community goodwill potluck supper and dance, 6 p.m., Town Hall, 1190 Main St. Door prize drawing and dance 7 p.m. Bring dish to share.

Hebron, Saturday, May 5: Potluck supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Hebron Fire Station. Benefits the Nelson family, who lost home to fire. Sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary and Hebron Fire Department. FMI: Marion Hall, 966-2663.

Locke Mills, Saturday, May 5: Rummage, food sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Town Hall. Hosted by Ladies Circle of Locke Mills Union Church. FMI: Joyce Hathaway 674-2259.

New Sharon, Saturday, May 5: Baked bean take out, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., New Sharon Congregational Church, Cape Cod Hill Road. $14. To reserve meals, Mary, 778-2366.

Norway, Saturday, May 5: Mother’s Day high tea and fashion show, 2 p.m., Second Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, 205 Main St. $5/advance, $6/door. FMI: 743-2290.

Oxford, Saturday, May 5: Chinese auction, Doors: 11 a.m., ticket drawing, 12:30 p.m., Hosanna Church Building. FMI: 743-6982, The Resistance Ministries.

Oxford, Saturday, May 5: Chinese auction to benefit Resistance Ministries at Hosanna Church, Schoolhouse Road. Ticket sales start at 11 a.m.; drawing starts at 12:30 p.m. Food available. FMI: 743-6982.

Buckfield, Sunday, May 6: Chinese auction; doors open at noon, drawing, 2 p.m.; Buckfield Junior-Senior High School. Benefits Hartford-Sumner Elementary’s Destination Imagination team trip to Global Finals in Knoxville, Tenn.

Norway, Sunday, May 6: March of Dimes, WalkAmerica, 1 p.m., Key Bank, 369 Main St. FMI or to register: 1-800-525-9255 or www.walkamerica.org.

Locke Mills, Tuesday, May 8: Supper/dance, 6 to 9:30 p.m., Legion Hall. $8. FMI: Honey 824-0564 or Olive 665-2909.

Oxford, Tuesday, May 8: Mollyockett Chorus guest night, 6:30 to 9 p.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Skeetfield Road. Free evening of singing. Women welcome. Refreshments. FMI: Wanda Foss, 783-1823.

Bryant Pond, Thursday, May 10: Speaker Jim Mason of West Paris, 10 a.m., Whitman Memorial Library.

Paris, Saturday, May 12: Chinese auction, viewing 2 to 4 p.m., auction starts 4 p.m., Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. Benefits Harrison Elementary School playground project. FMI: 583-2357.

Paris, Friday and Saturday, May 18, 19: The CAD Fashion Class fashion show “A Night at the Runway,” 7 p.m., Oxford Hills Community High School auditorium.

Buckfield, Friday, May 25: American Red Cross blood drive, 1 to 6 p.m., Masonic Lodge, 5 High St.

Bridgton, Saturday, May 26: Lakes Environmental Association yard sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., in parking lot behind the LEA Center, 230 Main St. Lake Center open for tours. FMI: Sue Black, 647-8272; LEA, 647-8580; [email protected].

River Valley area

Bethel, Friday, April 27: “Down Home Maine” by Western Mountains Senior College, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Moses Mason House, Broad Street. FMI: J. Cressy, 824-0508; P. Gartner, 665-2181.

Rumford, Friday, April 27: Auction benefiting St. Athanasius-St. John School, 6:30 p.m., Eagles Club.

Rumford, Friday, April 27: Poets Ken Nye and Tom Lyford, 7 p.m., Public Library. Free.

Rumford, Friday, April 27: Dance, 7 p.m. to midnight, Rumford American Legion. Sponsored by Post 24 American Legion Riders. Finger food provided. $3, single; $5, couple.

Andover, Saturday, April 28: Annual birthday supper, 5 p.m., First Andover Congregational Church.

Canton, Saturday, April 28: Chicken pie supper, 5 p.m., Ponemah Rebekah Lodge Hall. Adults $7, children under 12 $5. Takeouts.

Mexico, Saturday, April 28: Family Fun Day, 1 to 4 p.m., Mexico Recreation Park. Sponsored by Family and Friends Relay Team. Donation, $5.

Carthage, Sunday, April 29: Glory Bound musical ministry, 6 p.m., Carthage Union Church. Sponsored by Carthage Union Church and Dixfield Common Baptist Church. FMI: 562-7470.

Dixfield, Sunday, April 29: Brunch featuring Pampered Chef recipes, 11:15 a.m., Congregational Church, High Street. Donations. Demonstration of Pampered Chef products, 12:15 p.m. Proceeds benefit church kitchen.

Mexico, Sunday, April 29: Shower party, 4 p.m., Mexico Baptist Church, benefits Teen Mission International. Supplies for new school and house for teachers.

Rumford, Sunday, April 29: Elliott Card Challenge, a card magic contest, 3 p.m., Hotel Harris, free.

Dixfield, Tuesday, May 1: Power Point presentation, 5 p.m., Dirigo High School. Hosted by River Valley Healthy Communities Coalition. Based on the movie “An Inconvenient Truth.” Speaker: Sara Lovitz, clean energy outreach coordinator, Natural Resources Council of Maine. RSVP: River Valley Healthy Communities Coalition, 364-7408.

Rumford, Tuesday, May 2: “Substance Abuse Among our Youth,” 5 to 7 p.m., Mountain Valley Middle School cafeteria. Hosted by River Valley Healthy Communities Coalition. RSVP: River Valley Healthy Communities Coalition, 364-7408.

Rumford, Thursday, May 3: National Day of Prayer informal meeting, 12:20 to 12:40 p.m., Veterans Memorial Park. FMI: 364-8712; 364-8850.

Bethel, Friday, May 4: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Telstar High School, Route 26.

Rumford, Friday, May 4: Salad bar, 11 a.m., SeniorsPlus, 50 Congress St. Donations: 60 and over, $3; $4 for all others.

Rumford, Monday, May 7: American Red Cross blood drive, 8:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Mountain Valley High School, Hancock Street.

Dixfield, Tuesday, May 8: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dirigo High School, 99 Wells St.

Rumford, Wednesday, May 30: Two Old Friends in concert, old time musicians, 6:30 p.m., Public Library. Free. FMI: Claudia Reynolds, 364-3661 or www.rumford.lib.me.us.

Lewiston area

Auburn, Friday, April 27: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Maine Oxy, 7 Albiston Way.

Greene, Friday, April 27: “Inside Switzerland” narration by filmmaker Clint Denn, 2 and 7 p.m., Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. Free. FMI: 946-5311 or www.ourworld.cs.com/sawyerfoundation.

Lewiston, Friday, April 27: Babytime, 10 a.m., Public Library. FMI: 784-0135, ext. 4.

Lisbon, Friday, April 27: Taco dinner, 5 to 6 p.m., American Legion Auxiliary Post 158. $6. FMI: 784-0447.

Lisbon, Friday, April 27: Turkey supper, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall, 27 Village St. Adults $6, children 12 and under $3, preschool free. Sponsored by Nina Rebekah Lodge 86 and Sabattus River Lodge 21 IOOF.

Lisbon, Friday, April 27: Italian dinner, 5:30 to 7 p.m., VFW Post 9459. Adults $6, children under 10, $3. FMI: 353-2152.

Turner, Friday, April 27: Movie night, dinner, 5 p.m., movie, 6:30 p.m., Leavitt Area High School Auditorium. pizza & movie $6, movie only $3. Benefits Turner Community Playground Project. FMI: Lori Marschall, 224-8264, [email protected], Turner Elementary School 225-3620.

Auburn, Saturday, April 28: First Earth Fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St. FMI: 783-0461.

Auburn, Saturday, April 28: Bean supper, 5 to 7 p.m., New Auburn Social Club. $5. Benefits Edward Little Scholarship fund.

Auburn, Saturday, April 28: Read to dog, 10 a.m., Auburn Public Library children’s room, with 3-year-old golden retriever and registered therapy dog. FMI: 333-6640; www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Saturday, April 28: “Making Tracks” auction, 6 to 9:30 p.m., Fairview Elementary School gym, 397 Minot Ave. Fundraiser for grades 4, 5, and 6 field trips and activities. $5. FMI, tickets, Stephanie Geer, 784-3559, ext 222.

Auburn, Saturday, April 28: Celebrity Waiter Dinner, 6 p.m., Martindale Country Club. $30 or table of 10 for $250. FMI: 784-5272. Benefits Sexual Assault Crisis Center.

Auburn, Saturday, April 28: “Space Camp Fly In” pancake breakfast, 8 to 11 a.m., Twin City Air Service at Auburn Airport. $5. Plane wash runs from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. $100.00 for wash. Proceeds benefit Freeport Middle School trip to Alabama for Space Camp.

Auburn, Saturday, April 28: Auction fundraiser, doors, 4:30 p.m.; auction, 6 p.m., United Methodist Church, 439 Park Ave. FMI: www.auburnmethodist.org or call Eric Howes at 786-3783.

Auburn, Saturday, April 28: “Pack The Bus,” 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Shaw’s supermarkets. Fill the buses with food or cash donations for the Food Pantry.

Auburn, Saturday, April 28: Bean supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Sixth Street Congregational Church, 109 Sixth St. Adults, $5; children 5 to 12, $3; under 5 free.

Auburn, Saturday, April 28: Mother-daughter-doll tea, 1 to 4 p.m., Women’s Literary Union, 19 Elm St. Storytelling, 1:15, 2:15 and 3:15 p.m. by Dorothy Darling Gatchell. Doll boutique featuring doll clothes, blankets and quilts. Adults, $6; children, $2. Benefits WLU.

Brunswick, Saturday, April 28: T’ai Chi and Qigong meditative movement, 10 to 11 a.m., Bowdoin College, next to Sills Hall. Free. FMI: 712-6264 or www.mainecoasttaichi.com.

Gray, Saturday, April 28: Baked bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m., First Congregational Church, Route 115. Adults, $6, children under 12, $2. FMI: 657-4279 or 657-3279 day of supper.

Gray, Saturday, April 28: Used book sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Public Library.

Greene, Saturday, April 28: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Greene Fire Department, Patten Road.

Greene, Saturday, April 28: Bean supper, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., VFW Memorial Post 11032. $5 adults, $2.50 children under 12.

Lewiston, Saturday, April 28: “Pack The Bus,” 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Shaw’s supermarkets. Fill the buses with food or cash donations for the Food Pantry.

Lewiston, Saturday, April 28: Pine Tree Piano Student Competition, 1 to 5:30 p.m., Bates College, Olin Arts Center. Free.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, April 28: Baked bean and ham supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Methodist Church. Adults $6, children $2. Sponsored by Methodist Women.

Mechanic Falls, Saturday, April 28: Maine Country Music Coming Together No. 3, Silver Spur. Advance tickets $12.50, $5 at the door for entertainment only. Hosted by Maine Country Music Association. FMI: Nancy Crosby 645-2472, Slim Andrews 795-1119.

Poland, Saturday, April 28: Scrapbooking day, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Whittier Middle School. Fundraiser for field trips and activities. FMI and to register: Shawn Vincent, 998-5400, ext. 204.

Sabattus, Saturday, April 28: Bob Blais plays honky tonk music, 7 to 10 p.m., American Legion Post 135. $2.

Sabattus, Saturday, April 28: Bean and casserole supper, 5 to 6 p.m., “The Jacques” on Wales Road. Dancing follows. $6.

Auburn, Sunday, April 29: Annual Habitat for Humanity breakfast, 7:30 a.m. to noon, St. Philip’s Church, Route 4. Adults, $5; Children under 12, $3. Proceeds help build next house in the community.

Auburn, Sunday, April 29: Public breakfast, 8 to 10 a.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $3.50/$4.50; includes coffee and juice. Benefits National Home for Children. Last one for year. FMI: 784-6883.

Lewiston, Sunday, April 29: Theology on Tap, 7:15 p.m., DaVinci’s, 35 Canal St. 6:30 p.m. Michael and Diane Tyne speak on “Theology of the Body: The Look of Love.” Free, open to ages 19 to 39; food or drink available. FMI: Cathy, 240-7707 or [email protected].

Winthrop, Sunday, April 29: Concert-CODA Chorus 3 p.m., St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Free, free-will offering. Sponsored by Kennebec Savings Bank. FMI: 377-2549.

Lewiston, Monday, April 30: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., Public Library. FMI: 784-0135, ext. 4.

Lewiston, Monday, April 30: Kid’s Cooking Club, 4 p.m., Public Library. FMI: 784-0135, ext. 4.

Auburn, Wednesday, May 2: Preschool program, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., Public Library children’s room.

Auburn, Wednesday, May 2: Teen Anime Drawing Club, 3:30 p.m. Public Library TeenSpace.

Auburn, Wednesday, May 2: Ready, Set-Take It Slow! Part II, an Internet class, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Public Library computer lab. Advance registration required; FMI: 333-6640, ext. 4.

Auburn, Thursday, May 3: Baby’s Night Out, 6 to 6:20 p.m., Public Library.

Lewiston, Thursday, May 3: American Red Cross Blood Drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Oxford Networks, 491 Lisbon St.

Buckfield, Friday, May 4: Spaghetti supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Masonic Hall. Benefit for “Destination Imagination” program. FMI: Jerry Marstaller, 224-7623.

Lewiston, Friday, May 4: “Just Us” concert, 7 p.m., Multi-Purpose Center, 145 Birch St. Benefits Lewiston Senior Citizens Program. General admission seating. $5 in advance, $6 at the door; available at Lewiston Senior Citizens Office, Multi-Purpose Center or from members of the Lewiston Senior Citizens. Refreshments. FMI: LSC 784-2926 ext. 207.

Sabattus, Friday and Saturday, May 4, 5: Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Dominican Convent, 61 Lisbon Road. Sabattus Police will cook hot dogs for lunch. FMI and to purchase tickets: Carrie, 375-2692.

Auburn, Saturday, May 5: Book drive drop off day, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Public Library.

Gray, Saturday, May 5: Supper, 5 to 6 p.m., American Legion 15, Lewiston Road. $6, adults, $2.50, children 12 and under, free under 5. FMI: Nancy, 657-4884.

Gray, Saturday, May 5: Summer Wildlife Days, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. Admission: free, ages 3 and under; $4, ages 5 to 12; $6, adults; $4.50, seniors. Groups of 15 or more, $3 per person. FMI: 207-657-4977; www.mainewildlifepark.com.

Hebron, Saturday, May 5: Potluck supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Hebron Fire Station. Benefits the Nelson family, who lost home to fire. Sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary and Hebron Fire Department. FMI: Marion Hall, 966-2663.

Lewiston, Saturday, May 5: Emily’s Wish walk-a-thon, 9 a.m. to noon, Shaw’s. Donate a toy. Benefits kids who have been victims of disasters. FMI: 268-2848; 713-6114.

Mechanic Falls, Saturday, May 5: Lamplighter smorgasbord, 5 to 6 p.m., First Congregational Church. Adults, $7; child, $3.

Mechanic Falls, Saturday, May 5: Comedy night, American Legion Post 150. Tickets include dinner, dance. Ticket sales end May 1. FMI: 345-9587.

New Gloucester, Saturday, May 5: Spring sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Grange, Sabbathday Road. Light lunch. FMI: Pam Dyer, 657-4612.

Pownal, Saturday, May 5: Bean supper, 4:30-6:00 p.m., North Pownal United Methodist Church, 851 Lawrence Road. Adults $6, children, $3. FMI: 688-4101 or 829-5470.

Sabattus, Saturday, May 5: Bean and casserole supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Our Lady of the Rosary Parish. $6 adults, $3 children under 12. Hosted by Knights of Columbus. FMI: Robert, 375-4057.

Wales, Saturday, May 5: Barbecued pork and beef supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Webster Lodge 164 AF&AM. Adults, $8; children 7 to 12, $4. Benefits the building fund. Reservations requested: Tom, 375-8375; Al, 375-8889; Ron, 375-4795.

Auburn, Sunday, May 6: Cathy Goddard Ministry of Music event, 3 p.m., Danville Union Church, 1065 Old Danville Road. FMI: Pastor Dodi Knights, 753-0535; [email protected].

Buckfield, Sunday, May 6: Chinese auction; doors open at noon, drawing, 2 p.m.; Buckfield Junior-Senior High School. Benefits Hartford-Sumner Elementary’s Destination Imagination team trip to Global Finals in Knoxville, Tenn.

Sabattus, Sunday, May 6: Buffet breakfast, 7 to 10 a.m., American Legion Post 135. $6 adults, $3 children 10 and under.

Auburn, Wednesday, May 9: Preschool program, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., Public Library children’s room.

Auburn, Thursday, May 10: Tick talk about Lyme disease, 6 to 8 p.m., public library, 49 Spring St. FMI: Sharon Hawkes, 344-0026; [email protected].

Turner, Thursday, May 10: Antique appraisal night, 6:30 p.m., Turner Historical Museum, 4th floor, Old Leavitt Institute Building. $5. Limit one item per person. Light refreshments. FMI: 225-2629 or 224-8316.

Auburn, Saturday, May 12: Variety show, “Mother’s Day Tribute: How Firm a Foundation,” 7 p.m., Danville Junction Grange. Mitchell Thomas, MC. Free admission; donations accepted to benefit grange hall repairs. Refreshments available during intermission.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, May 12: Cornerstone in concert, 7 to 9 p.m., St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, Route 196. Donations. FMI: 576-5433.

Auburn, Monday, May 14: The Story of Katahdin, 6:30 p.m., Public Library community room.

Auburn, Monday, May 14: MYSPACE Mystery Solved, 6 p.m., Public Library computer lab. Teens must be accompanied by an adult. Call Sally to reserve spot. Space limited.

Auburn, Wednesday, May 16: Preschool program, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., Public Library children’s room.

Auburn, Wednesday, May 16: Read Across L/A., 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Public Library children’s room.

Auburn, Wednesday, May 16: Teen Anime Drawing Club, 3:30 p.m. Public Library TeenSpace.

Auburn, Thursday, May 17: Baby’s Night Out, 6 to 6:20 p.m., Public Library.

Auburn, Thursday, May 17: Auburn Teen Library Advisors meeting, 4 p.m. Public Library TeenSpace. Pizza will be served.

Auburn, Saturday, May 19: Pancake breakfast, 8 to 10 a.m., Applebee’s Restaurant, 599 Center St. $5. Fundraiser for American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Androscoggin County. FMI: Janet Miles, 786-0311 or 784-3824 or [email protected].

Lewiston, Friday, May 18: St. Jude’s Trike-A-Thon, 10 a.m., New Life Center gym, 134 College St. Effort of Pick-A-Time Day Care, Toy Library and New Life Christian Fellowship. FMI: Paulette, 783-4339; Cindy, 782-1112.

Auburn, Saturday, May 19: Stories with Judy D’Amour, 10 a.m., Public Library children’s room.

Gray, Saturday, May 19: Scholarship fundraiser, 9 a.m to 5 p.m., American Legion Post 86, Route 100. Flea market tables, $15. FMI: 689-5137 or 797-7970.

Lewiston, Saturday, May 19: Spring birding festival, 7 a.m., Thorncrag Nature Sanctuary, Montello Street. Sponsored by Stanton Bird Club. Guided birding walks, children’s activities, games, prizes. Free. FMI: 946-3581.

Wales, Saturday, May 19: Turkey supper, 5 to 6 p.m., Wales Youth Center, Route 132, Pond Road. Benefits Wales Presbyterian Church. FMI: Alice, 375-8382.

Auburn, Monday, May 21: Book discussion of “Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight” by Alexandra Fuller, 6:30 p.m., Public Library conference room.

Auburn, Wednesday, May 23: Preschool program, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., Public Library children’s room.

Buckfield, Friday, May 25: American Red Cross blood drive, 1 to 6 p.m., Masonic Lodge, 5 High St.

Lewiston, Saturday, May 26: Memorial Day parade, 9:30 a.m. Ceremony follows at Veterans Park. FMI: Bert Dutil, 786-2305; William Bradbury, 786-3732.

Auburn, Wednesday, May 30: Preschool program, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., Public Library children’s room.

Auburn, Thursday, May 31: English tea and antique style show, 1:30 p.m. Public Library community room. $10 for adults, $5 for children under 12. Proceeds support Library.

Bowdoin, Saturday, June 2: Plant sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., West Bowdoin Baptist Church. Benefits Women’s Mission Circle and building fund.

Wales, Saturday, June 16: Yard sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wales Youth Center, Pond Road, Route 132. Sponsored by The Wales Presbyterian Women.

Auburn, Friday and Saturday, June 15, 16: Relay For Life of Androscoggin County, Edward Little High School track FMI: American Cancer Society at 1-800-ACS-2345 or online at www.cancer.org.