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, Tuesday, Nov. 24: Book Fair, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Franklin Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, Bass Room. FMI: 778-4276
Farmington, Tuesday, Nov. 24: Thanksgiving bread and pie sale, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Cascade Brook School library. Proceeds benefit school enrichment programs.
Wilton, Tuesday, Nov. 24: Preschool storytime, 10:30 a.m., Wilton Free Library. Songs, poetry, picture books and activity. FMI: 645-4831
Farmington, Wednesday, Nov. 25: Book fair and Stephen King silent auction, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Franklin Memorial Hospital, Bass Room. FMI: 778-4276.
Farmington, Wednesday, Nov. 25: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Aubuchon Hardware, 361 Wilton Road.
Farmington, Wednesday, Nov. 25: Annual Thanksgiving pie sale, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Twice Sold Tales Bookstore. Hosted by St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Women. Pies can be ordered by calling 645-2312 before Nov. 24.
Canton, Nov. 26 through Dec. 31: Memorial holiday tree, sponsored by Ponemah Rebekah Lodge #28. Light a bulb on the tree in memory of a loved one. $2 per name. To order bulbs, call Jolene at 597-2168.
Farmington, Thursday, Nov. 26: Thanksgiving Day Dinner, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Mt. Blue High School. Sponsored by the Scottish Rite Masons. Free. FMI: 779-0641 or 687 Industry Rd., New Sharon for home delivery.
Farmington, Saturday, Nov. 28: Holiday sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fairbanks School Meeting House, 508 Fairbanks Road, Route 4. Decorations, ornaments, gifts. FMI or donations: 778-4349, 778-3808, 778-6214.
Jay, Saturday, Nov. 28: Dance with music by Steve and the Good Ole Boys, 7-11 p.m., VFW Post 3335. $8, couple $15. Includes food buffet. Tickets at VFW or call 897-5112.
Mount Vernon, Saturday, Nov. 28: Christmas in the Village fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.,
Community Center and Masonic Hall.
Jay, Sunday, Nov. 29: Knights of Columbus Monthly Breakfast, 9 a.m., St. Rose Parish Hall. $5. Buffet style. Benefits Tri Town Ministerial Fuel Fund. Open to public.
Wilton, Tuesday, Dec. 1: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Public Library. FMI: 645-4831.
Wilton, Wednesday, Dec. 2: Homeschooler’s story time, 2:30 p.m., Public Library. FMI: 645-4831.
Wilton, Friday, Dec. 4: Homeschooler’s story time, 2:30 p.m., Public Library. FMI: 645-4831.
Farmington, Saturday, Dec. 5: Breakfast with Santa, 7-10 a.m., Elk’s Lodge.
Farmington, Saturday, Dec. 5: Emblem Club’s holiday craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Elk’s Lodge.
Farmington, Saturday, Dec. 5: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fairbanks School Meetinghouse. Luncheon at noon, $6. Music by Doug Walrath. Sponsored by Fairbanks Union Church. FMI: 778-4705.
Farmington, Saturday, Dec. 5: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., UMF’s Olsen Student Center. Santa visits from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sponsored by Franklin Country Arts and Crafts Association.
Rangeley, Saturday, Dec. 5: Breakfast with Santa, 8-11 a.m., Wilhelm Reich Museum, Dodge Pond Road. FMI: 864-3443.
Strong, Saturday, Dec. 5: Christmas fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., United Methodist Parish Hall, across from Beal’s Variety. Lunch at 11 a.m.