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, 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, Dec. 5: Farmer’s market and craft sale, market 10 a.m. to noon, sale 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Grange Hall. Chowder luncheon 12-2 p.m. FMI: Wes Marble 778-6968.
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].
Jay, Saturday, Dec. 5: Open house at Friends Together, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friends Together Peer Center, 70 Main St. Crafts, food, books, white elephant items, and raffle. FMI: 897-1010.
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.
Wilton, Tuesday, Dec.8: Preschool storytime, 10:30 a.m., Public Library. FMI: 645-4831.
Wilton, Friday, Dec. 11: Infant/toddler storytime, 10:30 a.m., Public Library. FMI: 645-4831.
East Wilton, Friday, Dec. 11: Passport Dinner Tour to the North Pole, 5-7 p.m., Wilson Grange #321, Main Street. $9.50, 10 and under $4.50. Registration strongly suggested. FMI and reservations: Chris Krauss 645-2400 or [email protected].
Turner, Saturday, Dec. 12: Holiday open house, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Leavitt Institute Building. Crafts, silent auction, story hour with Mrs. Claus, quilt raffle, apple crisp. Sponsored by Turner Public Library and Turner Museum and Historical Association. FMI: 225-3271 or 225-3724.
Wilton, Saturday, Dec. 12: Santa’s workshop: kids shop for parents, 9-11 a.m., St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. Nothing over $1. FMI: 645-2639.