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, Wednesday, Dec. 9: Mt. Blue High School concert, 7 p.m., school gym, 129 Seamon Road. Free. Snow date Dec. 14.
Farmington, Thursday, Dec. 10: Mt. Blue Middle School concert, 7 p.m., Mt. Blue High School gym, 129 Seamon Road. Free. Snow date Dec. 17.
Farmington, Thursday through Saturday, Dec. 10-12: “A Christmas Carol” by Sandy River Players, 7:30 p.m., UMF’s Alumni Theater. $8-14, special discount on opening night. Tickets at Devaney, Doak & Garrett Booksellers downtown or reserve at 778-7084.
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].
Wilton, Friday, Dec. 11: Infant/toddler storytime, 10:30 a.m., Public Library. FMI: 645-4831.
Canton, Saturday, Dec. 12: Christmas breakfast, 6:30-10 a.m., Old Canton Municipal Building. $6, under 12 $3. Take out available. Benefits Old Canton School House. FMI: 597-2218 or 597-3108.
Farmington, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 12-13: The Spirit of Christmas concert, 6:30 p.m., Farmington Baptist Church, 194 Whittier Road. FMI: 779-0731.
Phillips, Saturday, Dec. 12: Children’s gift-shopping for their family, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Community House. Donations. Sponsored by the Phillips Shared Ministry Women.
Turner, Saturday, Dec. 12: Winter Festival open houses, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Public Library and Museum and Historical Assoc., Leavitt Institute Building on the Green. Santa and Mrs. Claus, silent auction, crafts and more. 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.
Farmington, Sunday, Dec. 13: “A Christmas Carol” by Sandy River Players, 2 p.m., UMF’s Alumni Theater. $8-14. Tickets at Devaney, Doak & Garrett Booksellers downtown or reserve at 778-7084.
New Sharon, Sunday, Dec. 13: Christmas cantata “There’s a song in the Air,” 7 p.m., United Methodist Church.
Turner, Wednesday, Dec. 16: American Red Cross blood drive, 7:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m., Leavitt High School, 21 Matthew’s Way.
Wilton, Wednesday, Dec. 16: Academy Hill School concert, 7 p.m., school gym. Snow date Dec. 17.
Farmington, Thursday through Saturday, Dec. 17-19: “A Christmas Carol” by Sandy River Players, 7:30 p.m., UMF’s Alumni Theater. $8-14. Tickets at Devaney, Doak & Garrett Booksellers downtown or reserve at 778-7084.
Farmington, Friday, Dec. 18: Fish chowder luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Fairbanks Union Church. $6. For local delivery, call 778-4705.