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, April 2: Scrapbooking, 7:15 p.m., The Landing UMF Olsen Student Center. Free. FMI: 778-7346; http://studentlife.umf.maine.edu/thelanding.

Farmington, Tuesday, April 3: Job fair, on-campus interviews, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., UMF Olsen Student Center. Bring resume. Open to the public. FMI: [email protected]; 778-7034.

Farmington, Tuesday and Wednesday, April 3-4: Librarian Is In, noon to 1 p.m., UMF Olsen Student Center. Free. FMI: 778-7219.

Farmington, Tuesday, April 3: Job fair, 8 a.m., UMF Olsen student center. Representative from Enterprise Rent-a-Car will conduct interviews for entry level management trainee program. Register at March 15 career fair. FMI: [email protected] or 778-7029.

Farmington, Tuesday, April 3: Harlem Rockets vs. Guns and Hoses basketball, 6:30 p.m., Mt. Blue High School gymnasium. Hosted by and benefits Franklin County Chamber of Commerce. Tickets: Mickey’s, downtown Farmington; Key Bank, Wilton; chamber office, 407 Wilton Road, 778-4215; or at the door.

Farmington, Tuesday, April 3: Western Mountains Peace Action Workshop shows film, “Wall,” 7 p.m., Thomas Auditorium at UMF, High Street. Free; donations accepted to continue the WMPAW monthly film series.

Wilton, Tuesday, April 3: Wilton, the Fifties, let the good times roll, 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., Boiler Room. Lunch $12. Alan Hutchinson on piano and hosting “Name that Tune.” Reservations and cancellations essential. Hosted by Western Mountain Women’s Connection. FMI: Betsey 562-8395; Jane 645-2282.

Farmington, Wednesday, April 4: No-Sweat Day Fashion Show, noon, The Beach, UMF Olsen Student Center. Show features campus models in non-sweatshop apparel. Free. FMI: [email protected]; 778-7370.

Farmington, Thursday, April 5: Librarian Is In, noon to 1 p.m., UMF Olsen Student Center. Free. FMI: 778-7219.

Farmington, Thursday, April 5: Comedy, Ade Aceto, 10 p.m., The Landing, UMF Olsen Student Center. Free. FMI: 778-7346.

Farmington, Thursday and Friday, April 5, 6: Mt. Blue Curtain Raisers Comedy Troupe, 7:30 p.m., Mt. Blue High School Auditorium. Adults, $3; students, $2. Benefits troupe’s performance trip to Boston. FMI: [email protected]; 578-0357.

Industry, Thursday, April 5: Maundy Thursday service. pot luck supper and Passover Seder. Supper followed by service, 5:30 p.m., Shorey Chapel. FMI: 474-7383.

Turner, Friday, April 6: Contra dance, 7 to 9 p.m., Turner Elementary School, 91 Matthews Way. Live band. Adults, $5; students, $3; families, no more than $20. Benefits Turner Community Playground Fund. FMI: Kay Slusser or Ellen Stevens, 225-3620.

Farmington, Saturday, April 7: Breakin’ Strings, Bluegrass/Americana Music Show, 5:30 p.m., UMF, Lincoln Theater. Tickets: $8 advance, $10 at door. FMI: Blinnhill Productions, 582-4100 or www.geocities.com/blinnhill/BreakinStr.

Jay, Saturday, April 7: Harlem Rockets to benefit DARE, 7 p.m., Jay High School, 33 Community Drive. $6 in advance, $7 at door. FMI: Becky Rider, 446-9875

New Sharon, Saturday, April 7: Baked bean take-out, 10 a.m. to 12 noon, Congregational United Church of Christ, Cape Cod Hill Road. Cost: $14. FMI: Mary, 778-2366.

Turner, Saturday, April 7: Italian supper, benefits Jerry Edwards family, 5 to 7 p.m., BQMC building, North Turner. Sponsored by family, friends of Landslide Band. FMI and donations: 225-6205, 224-7931, 225-2372.

Farmington, Sunday, April 8: Easter service and breakfast, 7:30 a.m., Masonic Hall, Main Street. Hosted by Pilgrim Commandery 19 Knights Templar. Sir knights, Masons invited to attend with sons, grandsons. Donations accepted for breakfast. FMI: S.C. Ross, 778-2809.

Livermore Falls, Sunday, April 8: The Campbells, gospel music concert, 10 a.m., Church of the Nazarene. FMI: Gloria, 897-2301.

Livermore Falls, Monday, April 9: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Livermore High School, 23 Cedar St.

Farmington, Tuesday, April 10: Librarian Is In, noon to 1 p.m., UMF Olsen Student Center. Free. FMI: 778-7219.

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, April 10: Betterment Group annual dinner meeting, 5:30-8 p.m., Murray Hall. Sponsored by Verso Paper. $15 per plate. Reservation required by April 4. FMI: 897-5349, [email protected] or www.lfme.org/betterment.

Farmington, Wednesday, April 11: Librarian Is In, noon to 1 p.m., UMF Olsen Student Center. Free. FMI: 778-7219.

Farmington, Wednesday, April 11: Movie, “Lady in the Water,” 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., The Landing, UMF Olsen Student Center. Free. FMI: 778-7346.

Lewiston, Wednesday, April 11: Open gym, The Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Farmington, Thursday, April 12: Librarian Is In, noon to 1 p.m., UMF Olsen Student Center. Free. FMI: 778-7219.

Lewiston, Thursday, April 12: Peek-A-Boo Puppet Show, 9:30 a.m., The Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Turner, Thursday, April 12: Antique appraisal night, 6:30 p.m., Turner Historical Museum, 4th floor, old Leavitt Institute building. Jim Talbot of Talbot’s Auctions will appraise one item per person. Donation, $5. FMI: 224-8316.

Farmington, Friday, April 13: Play, “Cinderella,” 7:30 p.m., Nordica Auditorium, UMF Merrill Hall. Performed by Tanglewood Marionettes. Children 6 to 16, $5; children under 5, free. Sponsored by Arts Institute of Western Maine. FMI: [email protected]; 645-2157; http://artsinstitute.org.

Farmington, Saturday, April 14: Contradance with North Star Sisters, 8 to 11 p.m., Farmington Grange, Bridge Street, Route 43. John McIntire calling. 7:30 p.m., beginner/brush-up lesson. $6 admission, $15 family. No partner necessary. FMI: 397-2241; [email protected]; www.starleft.org.

Mt. Vernon, Sunday, April 15: Jumble Fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Community Center, Main Street.

Rangeley, Saturday, April 21: Bird identification workshop, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., Saddleback Ski Area Base Lodge. Sponsored by Upper Kennebec Valley Chapter of SWOAM. Bring boots, warm wear, binoculars. Free. FMI: Patty Cormier, 474-3499; [email protected].

Farmington, Monday, April 23: Talk, Remnants, Women and Religion in the Southern Freedom Movement, 4:45 p.m., North Dining Hall, UMF Olsen Student Center. Free. Presented by Rachel Harding, historian of religion and poet. FMI: [email protected]; 778-7409.

Readfield, Monday, April 23: American Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Kents Hill High School, Route 17.

Farmington, Wednesday and Thursday, April 25, 26: American Red Cross blood drive, 12 to 5 p.m., UMF, North Dining Hall.

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

Oxford Hills area

Paris, Tuesday, April 3: American Red Cross blood drive, 1 to 7 p.m., Western Maine Veterans Home, 477 High St.

Norway, Wednesday, April 4: Story time for children ages 2 to 5, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

Paris, Wednesday, April 4: Blood drive, 1 to 7 p.m., Maine Veterans’ Home, 477 High St. Walk-ins welcome.

Bethel, Thursday, April 5: Gould Academy presents Gary Szredzienski and the Serfs, 7 p.m., Bingham Hall, Gould Academy, Church Street. Tickets: at door only, adults, $6; students, $4. FMI: 824-3575.

Paris, Thursday, April 5: Story time for preschoolers, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library. FMI: 743-6994.

Paris, Thursday, April 5: Luncheon, noon to 1 p.m., Deering Memorial United Methodist Church. Donation, $5. FMI: 743-6782.

Naples, Friday, April 6: American Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Lake Region High School, Route 302.

Norway, Friday, April 6: Baby Boosters will provide children under 2 years old and their parents or other caregivers with rhymes, finger plays, songs, stories and other activities, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

Bethel, Saturday, April 7: Mahoosuc Arts Council presents Jazz & Cocktails, 7 to 10 p.m., Sudbury Inn, Lower Main Street. $6 cover charge. Features the Jazz Guys. Benefits Mahoosuc Arts Council.

Hartford, Saturday, April 7: Bag sale, 9 to 11 a.m., clothing center of Hartford Community Church, Church Street.

Norway, Saturday, April 7: Learn about organic farmers and food, 9 to 10:30 a.m., Fare Share Commons, Main Street. Hosted by The Weston A. Price Foundation. FMI: Donna Dodge, 739-2600; [email protected] or www.westonaprice.org.

Paris, Saturday, April 7: Silent auction, doors open 3:30 p.m.; auction starts 5:30 p.m., Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. 50/50, dollar table, food. Benefits Oxford County Fair.

Paris, Saturday, April 7, Vinegar of the Four Thieves, 11a.m. to noon, McLaughlin Garden home. Learn about herbal insecticide. Pre-register. Cost: $8 for members, $10 for non-members. FMI: Jennifer Caldwell-Jeans, 743-8820 or www.mclaughlingarden.org.

Paris, Saturday, April 7: Inside yard sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Legion Hall, Church St.

Norway, Wednesday, April 11: Story time for children ages 2 to 5, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

Paris, Thursday, April 12: Story time for preschoolers, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library. FMI: 743-6994.

Paris, Thursday, April 12: Luncheon, noon to 1 p.m., Deering Memorial United Methodist Church. Donation, $5. FMI: 743-6782.

Norway, Friday, April 13: Baby Boosters provides children under 2 years old with rhymes, finger plays, songs, stories and other activities, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

Paris, Saturday, April 14: Rummage sale, 9 a.m. to noon, First Universalist Church of South Paris, 36 Pine St. Bag sale, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., $1 per bag.

Paris, Saturday, April 14: Chinese auction, bidding 5 to 6:30 p.m., drawing 6:30 p.m., Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. Benefits Responsible Pet Care of Oxford Hills. Tickets: 10/$2.50. Food and refreshments available.

Paris, Friday, April 20: Hunters’ supper, 6:30 p.m., Paris Fire Hall, Western Avenue. Sponsored by Moss Brook Church.

Bridgton, Thursday, April 26: American Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Howell Laboratories, Route 117.

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.

River Valley area

Mexico, Tuesday, April 3: Preschool Story Hour, 10 a.m., Public Library. Children ages 2-5 welcome.

Dixfield, Wednesday, April 4: Spaghetti/meatball dinner, 3 to 6 p.m., American Legion Hall, Main Street. Benefits Harold Buker, hosted by Swasey-Torrey Post 100.

Bethel, Thursday, April 5: Gould Academy presents Gary Szredzienski and the Serfs, 7 p.m., Bingham Hall, Gould Academy, Church Street. Tickets at door only, adults, $6; students, $4. FMI: 824-3575.

Mexico, Friday, April 6: Good Friday services, 6 p.m., First Baptist Church, Roxbury Road, by River Valley Union of Evangelical Churches. FMI: Pastor Bob Peters, 364-8712 or 364-8850.

Bethel, Saturday, April 7: Mahoosuc Arts Council presents Jazz & Cocktails, 7 to 10 p.m., Sudbury Inn, Lower Main Street. $6 cover charge. Features the Jazz Guys. Benefits Mahoosuc Arts Council.

Rumford Center, Sunday, April 7: Grange 115 open house and citizen award, noon, Grange Hall, Route 2. Free lunch; meeting follows.

Rumford, Monday, April 9: LeParesseux Club meeting, 6 p.m., Waldo Street Club. FMI: Steve at 562-7081.

Mexico, Tuesday, April 10: Preschool story hour, 10 a.m., Public Library. Children ages 2-5 welcome.

Rumford, Friday, April 13: Dance, 7 to 11 p.m., American Legion Hall, Congress Street. Benefits Suzanne Gaudet Parker. Music by Tim Kelly. Raffles, Chinese auction. $5 donation.

Rumford, Tuesday, April 17: Author Kathy Lynn Emerson, 6:30 p.m., library public room. Free. FMI: 364-3661; www.rumford.lib.me.us.

Rumford, Wednesday, April 25: American Red Cross blood drive, 12 to 5:30 p.m., Eagles Rumford, 13 Oxford Ave.

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

Lewiston, Monday, April 2: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., public library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4.

Lewiston, Monday, April 2: Kid’s Cooking Club, 4 p.m., public library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4.

Auburn, Tuesday, April 3: Poetry, literature of French America, 3 to 5 p.m., Androscoggin Community Room, Auburn Public Library. Part of Franco-American Rendezvous sponsored by Franco-American Collection at Lewiston-Auburn College. FMI: 333-6640; www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Tuesday, April 3: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., public library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4.

Lewiston, Tuesday, April 3: Book buddies, 3:30 p.m., public library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, April 3, 4, 5: American Red Cross blood drive, 12 to 7 p.m., CMMC, 300 Main St.

Auburn, Wednesday, April 4: Preschool story program, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., Auburn Public Library children’s room. FMI: 333-6640; www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Wednesday, April 4: Teen Anime Drawing Club, 3 p.m., Auburn Public Library teen room. FMI: 333-6640; www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Wednesday, April 4: Jericho Place children’s club, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Marston’s Corner Baptist Church, 752 Beech Hill Road. Ages 4 to 12. FMI: Marti Chabot, 784-3003.

Auburn, Wednesday, April 4: Ready-Set-Take-It-Slow, Part II. 9:30 to 11 a.m. Public Library computer lab. Geared for beginners, class provides general overview of the Internet and related topics. Advance registration required; call 333-6640 ext. 4; www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Wednesday, April 4: First Auburn Senior Citizen meeting, 11 a.m. to noon, Hasty Community Center, Pettingill Park. Bag lunch follows. Food sale after meeting. FMI: 782-5802.

Lewiston, Wednesday, April 4: Book buddies, 3:30 p.m., public library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4.

Lewiston, Wednesday, April 4: Screening and discussion of “Northrunner: The Allagash Wilderness Waterway,” 7 p.m., Callahan Hall, public library, 200 Lisbon St. Free. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 210; www.lplonline.org. Co-sponsored by Maine Department of Conservation.

Lewiston, Wednesday, April 4: Open gym, The Toy Library, 134 College St. Every Wednesday. FMI: 782-1112.

Auburn, Thursday, April 5: Baby’s night out, 6 to 6:20 p.m., Auburn Public Library children’s room. Birth through 24 months. FMI: 333-6640; www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Thursday, April 5: Easter party, 10 a.m. to noon, The Toy Library, 134 College St. Egg hunt and decorating. $2 per child. FMI: 782-1112.

Lewiston, Thursday, April 5: Art Van, 3:30 p.m., public library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4.

Lewiston, Friday, April 6: Babytime, 10 a.m., public library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4.

Lewiston, Friday, April 6: Smart Baby Event, 10:30 a.m., public library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4.

Lewiston, Friday, April 6: Spaghetti dinner, 6:30 p.m., High School cafeteria. Adults, $7; children under 15 and LHS students, $4. Fundraiser for Haley Webster’s trip to Uganda.

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

Lisbon, Friday, April 6: Supper, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Auxiliary Post 9459, Route 196. Adults, $6; children under 10, $3. FMI: 353-5291, Wednesday-Friday after 4 p.m.

Turner, Friday, April 6: Contra dance, 7 to 9 p.m., Turner Elementary School, 91 Matthews Way. Live band. Adults, $5; students, $3; families, no more than $20. Benefits Turner Community Playground Fund. FMI: Kay Slusser or Ellen Stevens, 225-3620.

Auburn, Saturday, April 7: Cellist Rushad Eggleston and Wild Band of Snee concert, 8 p.m., Universalist Church vestry, 169 Pleasant St. Pineland Fiddlers, ages 6 to 16, open the show. Students and seniors, $5; $10 for others. FMI: Greg Boardman, 777-5320.

Auburn, Saturday, April 7: Indoor yard sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Lake Auburn Towne House, 74 Lake Auburn Ave. Benefits the Tenants Association. FMI: Margaret Dearborn, 786-5085.

Auburn, Saturday, April 7: Open house, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Central Maine Community College, 1250 Turner St. Tour campus; learn about financial aid options; explore programs. Refreshments, door prizes. Free. FMI: (207) 755-5273; (800) 891-2002; www.cmcc.edu.

Auburn, Saturday, April 7: Androscoggin Valley Chapter of Maine Ducks Unlimited annual fundraising dinner at Lost Valley; doors open at 5:30 p.m. Auction follows dinner. Raffles, games, door prizes. FMI: Churchill Barton, 782-7863.

Auburn, Saturday, April 7: French-Canadian folk tunes by Pineland Fiddlers youth orchestra, 2 p.m., Schooner Estates Retirement Community, 200 Stetson Road. Free. FMI: 784-2900.

Auburn, Saturday, April 7: Rushad Eggleston & his Wild Band of Snee, 8 p.m., Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St. $10; $5 for students and senior citizens. FMI: 777-5320.

Danville, Saturday, April 7: Bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m., Danville Grange Hall. Adults, $6; Children, $3.

Gray, Saturday, April 7: Supper, 5 to 6 p.m., American Legion, 15 Lewiston Road. Adults, $6; children under 12, $2.50. Proceeds benefit child welfare.

Lewiston, Saturday, April 7: Graffixx and friends benefit show and dance, 7:30 to midnight, Lewiston Lodge of Elks, 1675 Lisbon St. Benefits Maine Children’s Cancer Program. $10 advance; $12 at the door. FMI: Lina, 782-4449; Elks, 784-4801.

Lewiston, Saturday, April 7: Family barn dance with Pineland Fiddlers youth orchestra, 3 to 4:30 p.m., Callahan Hall, Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. $1. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 200, or www.lplonline.org.

New Gloucester, Saturday, April 7: Musician Jim Gallant, 7:30 p.m., Village Coffee House, New Gloucester Congregational Church. FMI: Julie or Michael Fralich, 926-3161; church office, 926-3260.

Turner, Saturday, April 7: Italian supper, benefits Jerry Edwards family, 5 to 7 p.m., BQMC building, North Turner. Sponsored by family, friends of Landslide Band. FMI and donations: 225-6205, 224-7931, 225-2372.

Auburn, Monday, April 9: Author Tess Gerritsen, 6:30 p.m., Auburn Public Library Androscoggin Community Room. FMI: 333-6640; www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Monday, April 9: American Red Cross blood drive, 1 to 6 p.m., High Street Congregational Church, 109 Pleasant St.

Lewiston, Monday, April 9: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Public Library.

Lewiston, Monday, April 9: Kid’s Cooking Club, 4 p.m., Public Library.

Lewiston, Tuesday, April 10: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Public Library.

Lewiston, Tuesday, April 10: Book Buddies, 3:30 p.m., Public Library.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, April 10, 11, 12: American Red Cross blood drive, 12 to 7 p.m., CMMC, 300 Main St.

Auburn, Wednesday, April 11: Preschool Story Program, 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Auburn Public Library children’s room. FMI: 333-6640; www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Wednesday, April 11: Jericho Place children’s club, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Marston’s Corner Baptist Church, 752 Beech Hill Road. Ages 4 to 12. FMI: Marti Chabot, 784-3003.

Lewiston, Wednesday, April 11: Book Buddies, 3:30 p.m., Public Library.

Greene, Thursday and Friday, April 12, 13: Photographer and filmmaker John Wilson narrates “Hawaii – The Pacific Paradise,” Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. Thursday 7 p.m.; Friday, 2 and 7 p.m.. Free. FMI: 946-5311 or http://ourworld.cs.com/sawyerfoundation.

Lewiston, Thursday, April 12: Art Van, 3:30 p.m., Public Library.

Turner, Thursday, April 12: Recipe tasting supper, 6 p.m., Turner Center Universalist Church. Donations at door. FMI: 225-3724.

Turner, Thursday, April 12: Antique appraisal night, 6:30 p.m., Turner Historical Museum, 4th floor, old Leavitt Institute building. Jim Talbot of Talbot’s Auctions will appraise one item per person. Donation, $5. FMI: 224-8316.

Auburn, Saturday, April 13: Schooner Fare, 7 p.m., Court Street Baptist Church. Adults, $15; under 12, $10. Tickets: Plantasia, 144 Main St., Auburn; Carroll’s Music Center, 160 Canal St., Lewiston; or, 740-2913. Presented by Robustelli, Rotz and Soucy, PA; Benefits Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Home of Maine.

Lewiston, Friday, April 13: Babytime, 10 a.m., Public Library.

Lisbon, Friday, April 13: Supper, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Auxiliary Post 9459, Route 196. Adults, $6; children under 10, $3. FMI: 353-2152

Auburn, Saturday, April 14: Tanglewood Marionettes perform Sleeping Beauty, 2 p.m., Bates College Olin Concert Hall. Limited seating. Tickets: Auburn Public Library; $2. Benefits library. FMI: 333-6640; www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Saturday, April 14: Everything you always wanted to know about comics but had no one to ask, 1 to 3 p.m., Auburn Public Library conference room. Workshop by local artist Mike Jordan, creator of online comic “The Parverian Tales.” For teens and adults; refreshments, door prizes. Advance registration required. FMI: 333-6640; www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Saturday, April 14: Mike Jordan of the online comic “The Parverian Tales” artist workshop for teens and up, 1 to 3 p.m., Public Library. FMI: Sally Holt, 333-6640 Ext. 4 or [email protected]) Space limited.

Lewiston, Saturday, April 14: Bean supper, 4 to 6 p.m., Holy Cross Church Hall, 1080 Lisbon St. Adults, $6; children under 12, $3. Hosted by Holy Cross K of C. FMI: Dan Leclair, 240-3537.

Lewiston, Saturday, April 14: Bean and casserole supper, 4:45 to 6 p.m., Calvary United Methodist Church, 59 Sabattus St. Cost: Adults, $6, Children, $3.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, April 14: Baked bean and casserole supper, 4:45 to 6 p.m., Holy Trinity Church parish hall, 67 Frost Hill Ave. Adults, $6; children under 12, $4; children under 4, free; family with children under 12, $15. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. FMI: 353-5636.

Pownal, Saturday, April 14: Baked bean supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., North Pownal United Methodist Church, 851 Lawrence Road. Adults, $6; children, $3. Handicap accessible. FMI: Caron, 688-4101; Karen, 829-5470.

Auburn, Sunday, April 15: Breakfast, 8 to 10 a.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $3.50/$4.50 includes coffee and juice. Benefits Operation Uplink phone cards for troops. FMI: 784-6883.

Poland, Sunday, April 15: Smothered beef dinner, Excelsior Grange, 446 Harris Hill Road. Benefits Mechanic Falls Library.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, April 17, 18, 19: American Red Cross blood drive, 12 to 7 p.m., CMMC, 300 Main St.

Auburn, Wednesday, April 18: Jericho Place children’s club, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Marston’s Corner Baptist Church, 752 Beech Hill Road. Ages 4 to 12. FMI: Marti Chabot, 784-3003.

Auburn, Wednesday, April 18: Preschool story program, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., Auburn Public Library children’s room. FMI: 333-6640; www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Wednesday, April 18: Teen Anime Drawing Club, 3 p.m., Auburn Public Library teen room. FMI: 333-6640; www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Wednesday, April 18: Open gym, The Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Auburn, Thursday, April 19: Baby’s night out, 6 to 6:20 p.m., Auburn Public Library children’s room. Birth through 24 months. FMI: 333-6640; www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Thursday, April 19: Maine Memory Network, 6 p.m., Auburn Public Library Androscoggin Community Room. Online museum, Maine Historical Society project. Curator Candace Kanes will give virtual tour. FMI: 333-6640; www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Saturday, April 21: Stories with Judy D’Amour, 10 a.m., Auburn Public Library children’s room. FMI: 333-6640; www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Litchfield, Saturday, April 21: Indoor yard sale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Leo’s Church. FMI and to rent a table for $10: Lori, 268-4205 by April 17.

Sabattus, Saturday, April 21: Bean and casserole supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., American Legion Post 135, Island Road. Adults, $6; under 10, $3.

Lewiston, Sunday, April 22: Pancake breakfast, 7 to 11 a.m., Holy Cross Church Hall, 1080 Lisbon St. Sponsored by Holy Cross Knights of Columbus 4th Degree Msgr. Felix Martin Assembly 2870. Adults, $6; 12 years and under, $3. Tickets: at the door. FMI: Dan Leclair, 240-3537.

Readfield, Monday, April 23: American Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Kents Hill High School, Route 17.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, April 24, 25, 26: American Red Cross blood drive, 12 to 7 p.m., CMMC, 300 Main St.

Auburn, Wednesday, April 25: Jericho Place children’s club, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Marston’s Corner Baptist Church, 752 Beech Hill Road. Ages 4 to 12. FMI: Marti Chabot, 784-3003.

Auburn, Wednesday, April 25: Preschool story program, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., Auburn Public Library children’s room. FMI: 333-6640; www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Wednesday, April 25: Open gym, The Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Auburn, Thursday, April 26: Heritage Quest Online, 6 p.m., Auburn Public Library computer lab, for genealogy enthusiasts. Advance registration required. FMI: 333-6640; www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.