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
Canton, Nov. 27 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.
Livermore Falls, Sunday through Wednesday, Nov. 29-Dec. 2: Revival featuring Pastor Chuck and Lisa Lacombe, Sunday 10 a.m.; evenings 6 p.m., Nazarene Church, 6 Wheeler St. Refreshments.
Wilton, Tuesday, Dec. 1: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Public Library. FMI: 645-4831.
Farmington, Wednesday, Dec. 2: Tree lighting and caroling, 3 p.m., Franklin Memorial Hospital lobby. Bulbs in memory or honor of loved one, $5. Order forms in gift shop. FMI: 779-0752
Farmington, Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 2-3: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-5 p.m., University of Maine, 246 Main St.,Wilton, Wednesday, Dec. 2: Homeschooler’s story time, 2:30 p.m., Public Library. FMI: 645-4831.
Farmington, Friday, Dec. 4: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sandy River Nursing Care Center, Route 133. Luncheon. FMI: Lynette 778-6591.
Farmington, Friday, Dec. 4: Holiday craft and bake sale, 8 a.m. until gone, Franklin Memorial Hospital, front lobby. Sponsored by FMH Auxiliary.
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.
Farmington, Saturday, Dec. 5: Holiday craft fair and luncheon, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., American Legion Hall. Sponsored by Auxiliary Unit #28. FMI: 778-4720.
Farmington, Saturday, Dec. 5: Chester Greenwood parade, 11 a.m., through downtown. Chili and gingerbread house contests, horse and wagon rides, Rotary Club’s Festival of Trees, Polar Bear Club dip in Clearwater Lake.
Farmington, Saturday, Dec. 5: Chester Greenwood luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Henderson Memorial Baptist Church. $5, under 12 $3. Beef stew, fish and corn chowder. Cookie and candy walk.
Farmington, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 5-6: Winter Choral Concert by UMF Community Chorus, Saturday 7:30 p.m., Sunday 3 p.m., Nordica Auditorium, Merrill Hall, UMF. $6, seniors $5, UMF students and children under 12 free. FMI: 778-7072 or [email protected].
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.

Oxford Hills area
Canton, Nov. 27 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.
Otisfield, Tuesday, Dec. 1: Food pantry, 10 a.m. to noon, Spurrs Center Church, Route 121. FMI: 583-4780 or 627-4329.
Norway, Tuesday, Dec. 1: Family time for ages 1-4 years, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.
Paris, Tuesday, Dec. 1: Knitting club, 4-5 p.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. Open to all. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].
Locke Mills, Wednesday, Dec. 2: Potluck supper and Christmas auction, 6 p.m., Greenwood Historical Building, Main Street. Bring a dish to share, utensils and a wrapped gift.
Norway, Wednesday, Dec. 2: Preschool story time for ages 2-5, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.
Norway, Wednesday, Dec. 2: Holiday gift-making workshop for ages 7-12, 3:15-4:45 p.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Materials provided. Space limited. Pre-register at 743-5308. FMI: www.norway.lib.me.us.
Norway, Wednesday, Dec. 2: Christmas tree lighting, 5 p.m., Stephens Memorial Hospital. Refreshments, Oxford Hills Chamber Singers. Commemorative tree light in memory or honor of loved one, $5 through Dec. 31 at SMH coffee shop. FMI: 743-1562 ext 473 or www.wmhcc.org.
Paris, Thursday, Dec. 3: Pre-school story time, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market St.
Norway, Friday, Dec. 4: Infants and toddlers story time for ages 0-2, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.
Paris, Friday, Dec. 4: Take-A-Chance auction, doors open at 5:30 p.m., drawings at 6:30 p.m., Oxford Hills Middle School cafeteria. Sponsored by Oxford County 4-H Leaders Association and 4-H Club.
Bethel, Saturday, Dec. 5: Christmas Fair & Tea, 1-4 p.m., West Parish Congregational Church, Church Street.
Bethel, Saturday, Dec. 5: Bean and casserole supper and tree lighting, 5:30 p.m., United Methodist Church. $7, under 12 $3.
Bridgton, Saturday, Dec. 5: Holiday candlelight stroll to tree lighting, 4:45 p.m., gather at Pondicherry Square. FMI or candles: 647-8786 or [email protected].
Buckfield, Saturday, Dec. 5: Holiday craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Buckfield Jr./Sr. High School. Tables $10. Music by students. Sponsored by Nezinscot Valley Music Boosters. Reserve at 336-2557.
Locke Mills, Saturday, Dec. 5: Supper and Chinese auction, supper 4-6 p.m., auction 6:30 p.m., Legion #68. Doors open at 3 p.m. for viewing. 50/50 and $1 table. Benefits Gert Hinkley.
Naples, Saturday, Dec. 5: American Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Aubuchon Hardware, 499 Roosevelt Trail.
Norway, Saturday, Dec. 5: Holiday party, 4 p.m., Memorial Library. Kantele Laulu, the Finnish heritage music group, at 4:30 p.m. Children’s activity, refreshments. RSVP to 743-5309.
Norway, Saturday, Dec. 5: Texas Hold’em tournament, 1-5 p.m., Charlie’s Entertainment Center, 246 Main St. $55 entry fee. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Sponsored by Responsible Pet Care. For tickets, call 743-3891, 743-8679 or 890-2601.
Oxford, Saturday, Dec. 5: “Toys Galore” Chinese auction, doors open at 12:30 p.m., drawing at 2 p.m., Oxford Recreation, Main Street. Advance tickets $30 for 300, at door $20 for 100. Sponsored by Resistance Ministries. Tickets and FMI: 743-6982.
Paris, Saturday, Dec. 5: Crafts, activities and Santa Claus visit, 1-3 p.m., Public Library Children’s Room, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].
Paris, Saturday, Dec. 5: Roast turkey dinner, 5-6:30 p.m., Deering Memorial Methodist Church, Main and Church Streets. $8, under 12 $3.50.
South Paris, Saturday, Dec. 5: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. $5.
Waterford, Saturday, Dec. 5: Christmas craft workshop for kids, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Library. Stories and treats. Pre-register at 583-2050 or [email protected] with age and name of child.
Bethel, Sunday, Dec. 6: Mahoosuc Community Band holiday concert, 4 p.m., West Parish Congregational Church.
Norway, Sunday, Dec. 6: Concert by Mary Christine “Ukelady”, Bob Wallace and Rusty Wiltjer, 2 p.m., Fare Share Commons Gallery, Main Street. $5. Benefits Beth Coffin’s House Committee. FMI: Mary 388-2669.
Paris, Sunday, Dec. 6: Christmas concert by Lighthouse Jubilees, 3 p.m., First Baptist Church, Paris Hill. Free admission. Love offering for the Jubilees. Refreshments. FMI: Pastor Scott 674-3853.

Rumford area
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.
Dixfield, Monday, Nov. 30: Preschool story time, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.
Rumford, Wednesday, Dec. 2: Preschool story time for ages 2-5, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 56 Rumford Ave. FMI; 364-3661.
Bethel, Saturday, Dec. 5: Bean and casserole supper and tree lighting, 5:30 p.m., United Methodist Church. $7, under 12 $3.
Bethel, Sunday, Dec. 6: Mahoosuc Community Band holiday concert, 4 p.m., West Parish Congregational Church.
Dixfield, Sunday, Dec. 6: Children’s Christmas party, 1-4 p.m., American Legion Post 100.
Dixfield, Sunday, Dec. 6: Adult’s Christmas party, 5 p.m., dinner 5:30 p.m., American Legion Post 100. Gift exchange. If interested, gals bring a gal’s gift, guys bring a guy’s gift.
Rumford, Wednesday, Dec. 9: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-6 p.m., American Legion, 184 Congress St.

Lewiston area
Auburn, Monday, Nov. 30: Sweet Peas program for ages 24-36 months, 10:30-10:50 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 3.
Lewiston, Monday, Nov. 30: All-ages story time, 7 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Lewiston, Monday, Nov. 30: Kids’ cooking club for ages 7-14, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Space limited. Sponsored by Lots to Gardens. Sign up or FMI: 513-3133.
New Gloucester, Monday, Nov. 30: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Pineland Farms, 59 Pineland Dr.
Lewiston, Tuesday, Dec. 1: Make snow frosted pine cone, 10:30 a.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112, or [email protected], or http://tylibrarymaine.com.
Lewiston, Tuesday, Dec 1: Preschool story time for ages 2½-5, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Auburn, Wednesday, Dec. 2: Grandparenting, a discussion with Jamed Tierney, MSW, 6:30-8 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St.
Auburn, Wednesday, Dec. 2: Preschool stories, 9:30 & 10:30, Maggie Trafton program room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Ages 3-5. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 2023.
Auburn, Wednesday, Dec. 2: Teen Anime Club, 3:00 p.m., Androscoggin Room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 2023.
Auburn, Wednesday, Dec. 2: Make a little gingerbread house of your own, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Maggie Trafton program room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Limited space. Advanced registration is required. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 3.
Lewiston, Wednesday, Dec. 2: Read to a dog, 5:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Reserve a spot at 513-3133.
Lewiston, Thursday, Dec. 3: Art Van program, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Lewiston, Thursday, Dec. 3: No-bake cookies, 10:30 a.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112, or [email protected], or http://tylibrarymaine.com.
Auburn, Friday, Dec. 4: Winter Sportsman Show, 1-7 p.m., Central Maine Community College, 1250 Turner St. $5, under 12 free. Portion of proceeds and raffle benefit Maine Children’s Cancer Program. FMI: 240-0299 or 755-5251.
Lewiston, Friday, Dec. 4: Story time for ages 0-2½, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Lisbon Falls, Friday, Dec. 4: Spaghetti supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Holy Trinity Parish hall. $6, children $3, family of four or more $15. Benefits Mark Chizmar and family. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus.
Pownal, Friday, Dec. 4: Bradbury Mountain Arts annual show and sale, 5-8 p.m., Mallett Hall, 429 Hallowell Road, Route 9. Refreshments. FMI: 688-4153.
Auburn, Saturday, Dec. 5: Winter Sportsman Show, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Central Maine Community College, 1250 Turner St. $5, under 12 free. Portion of proceeds and raffle benefit Maine Children’s Cancer Program. FMI: 240-0299 or 755-5251.
Auburn, Saturday, Dec. 5: Sprouts family program for birth to 24 months, 10:30-10:50 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 333-6640.
Auburn, Saturday, Dec. 5: Family Awareness Night with food drive and spaghetti supper, food drive 3-5 p.m., presentation 5-6 p.m., supper 6-7 p.m., Masonic Hall, 1021 Turner St. Supper free with canned good donation.

Auburn, Saturday, Dec. 5: Bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m., Danville Grange. $7, children $4. Game party at 7 p.m.
Buckfield, Saturday, Dec. 5: Holiday craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Buckfield Jr./Sr. High School. Tables $10. Music by students. Sponsored by Nezinscot Valley Music Boosters. Reserve at 336-2557.
Casco, Saturday, Dec. 5: Bean supper, 5-6 p.m., Cresent Lake Community Hall, Route 11. $6, under 12 $4. Sponsored by The Sunshine Club of Webbs Mills. FMI: 627-4392.
Greene, Saturday, Dec. 5: Christmas Angels fair, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Universalist Church, Route 202.
Lewiston, Saturday, Dec. 5: Read to a dog, noon, Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Reserve a spot at 513-3133.
Lewiston, Saturday, Dec. 5: Nativi-tea, 2-4 p.m., Calvary United Methodist Church, 59 Sabattus St. $5 admission, gift drawing $10 per ticket. Tickets and FMI: 783-4875.
Litchfield, Saturday, Dec. 5: Spaghetti supper and auction, 5-7 p.m., Carrie Ricker Middle School. $5, 12 and under $3. Auction at 6 p.m. Benefits Oak Hill High School’s Project Graduation. To donate item or service or for FMI: Bethany 737-8992.
New Gloucester, Saturday, Dec. 5: Open house and holiday sale, 9 a.m. to noon, History Barn, behind town hall, Route 231. Free admission. Sponsored by Historical Society.
New Gloucester, Saturday, Dec. 5: Shaker Christmas fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26. Book-signing by author Jeannine Lauber.

Poland, Saturday, Dec. 5: Christmas fair, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Community Church, Route 26.
Pownal, Saturday, Dec. 5: Bradbury Mountain Arts annual show and sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mallett Hall, 429 Hallowell Road, Route 9. Refreshments. FMI: 688-4153.
Sabattus, Saturday, Dec. 5: Bean and casserole supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Our Lady of the Rosary Parish. $6.50, under 12 $3. Benefits parish programs. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. FMI: 375-6586 or 375-4057.
Auburn, Sunday, Dec. 6: Winter Sportsman Show, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Central Maine Community College, 1250 Turner St. $5, under 12 free. Portion of proceeds and raffle benefit Maine Children’s Cancer Program. FMI: 240-0299 or 755-5251.
Lewiston, Sunday, Dec. 6: Dance with music by Wild Horse, 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus hall, 150 East Ave. $8. FMI: 784-0389.
Lewiston, Sunday, Dec. 6: Reception honoring Maine artist William Manning, 2-2:30 p.m., Callahan Hall, Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3119.
Pownal, Sunday, Dec. 6: Bradbury Mountain Arts annual show and sale, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mallett Hall, 429 Hallowell Road, Route 9. Refreshments. FMI: 688-4153.
Sabattus, Sunday, Dec. 6: Buffet breakfast, 7:30-10 a.m., American Legion Post 135, 40 Island Road. $6, 10 and under $3.
Lewiston, Monday, Dec. 7: Kids’ cooking club for ages 7-14, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Space limited. Sign up at 513-3133. Sponsored by Lots to Gardens.
Lewiston, Monday, Dec. 7: All-ages story time, 7 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Lewiston, Tuesday, Dec 8: Preschool story time for ages 2½-5, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Lewiston, Wednesday, Dec. 9: Read to a dog, 5:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Reserve a spot at 513-3133.