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, Feb. 24: Fish chowder luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Trinity Methodist Church, Route 2.

Farmington, Wednesday, Feb. 24: Pot roast supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Fairbanks School Meeting House, Route 4, 2½ miles from Farmington center. Sponsored by Fairbanks School Neighborhood Assoc. Storage Building Fund. FMI: 778-3808.

Farmington, Thursday, Feb. 25: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Franklin Memorial Hospital, 1 Hospital Dr.

Wilton, Thursday, Feb. 25: Warming center, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, High Street. FMI: 645-2639.

Wilton, Friday, Feb. 26: Infant/toddler story time, 10:30 a.m., Public Library. FMI: 645-4831.

Wilton, Friday, Feb. 26: Country music jamboree/spotlight, 7-10 p.m., Harndon Masonic Lodge, 70 Bryant Road. Donations. Open to public. FMI: Bing 645-2472.

Chesterville, Saturday, Feb. 27: Fishing derby, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Crowell Pond, off Route 41. $5. Refreshments. Benefits Cape Cod Hill School. Tickets and FMI: DeAnna Meeks 778-9658 or the school 778-3031.

Farmington, Saturday, Feb. 27: Farmers market, 10 a.m. to noon, West Farmington Grange Hall.

Jay, Saturday, Feb. 27: Pajama dance, 8 p.m. to midnight, VFW Post 3335, 64 Jewell St. Music provided by a D.J. Tickets must be purchased in advance. FMI: 897-5112 after noon.

New Sharon, Saturday, Feb. 27: Bean and casserole supper, 5-6:30 p.m., United Methodist Church. $7, under 12 $2.50. Sponsored by Woman’s Society.

New Vineyard, Saturday, Feb. 27: Cabin fever supper, 5-7 p.m., Smith Hall. $5, 12 and under $3.50, family $15. Stew, chowder, chili. Live music. Benefits Public Library. FMI: 652-2250 during library hours.

Wilton, Saturday, Feb. 27: Cabin fever dance, 8 p.m. to midnight, Nichols Expo. $12. Music by Borderline. Sponsored by Shiretown Riders Snowmobile Club. Tickets at Madore’s Market, Ron’s Market and Shelly’s Market. FMI: 491-4877.

Farmington, Sunday, Feb. 28: Snowmobile ride-in breakfast, 7:30-11 a.m., Grange Hall. $6. Snowmobile not needed. FMI: 778-6968.

Phillips, Sunday, Feb. 28: Indoor yard sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Public Library, Main St.

Wilton, Monday, March 1: Warming center, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Masonic Lodge, Seniors Plus Meals Site, Bryant Road. Sponsored by Wilton United Methodist Church. FMI: 645-4885.

Wilton, Tuesday, March 2: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Public Library. FMI: 645-4831.

Phillips, Now until Wednesday, Mar. 3: Book sale hardcover, Wednesdays open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thurs. & Fri. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Phillips Public Library, Main Street.

Wilton, Wednesday, Mar. 3: Homeschooler’s storytime, 2:30 p.m., Wilton Public Library, 6 Goodspeed. FMI: 645-4831.Farmington, Wednesday, Mar. 3: Community Fish Chowder Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., The Trinity Methodist Church, Rte. 2. FMI: email – [email protected], or 778-3462.

Wilton, Wednesday, Mar. 3: Warming Center, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Masonic Lidge Seniors Plus Meals Site, Bryant Road. Sponsored by Wilton United Methodist Church. FMI:

East Wilton, Friday, Mar. 5: Passport dinner tour: Island in the Sun, 6 p.m., Wilson Grange, Main Street. $11.50. Snow date Mar. 6, 6 p.m. Reservations necessary to reserve 645-2400 or email [email protected]. Proceeds benefit the Wilson Grange Fund.

Wilton, Friday, Mar. 5: Infant/toddler storytime, 10:30 a.m., Wilton Public Library. FMI: 645-4831.

Farmington, Saturday, March 6: New England boiled dinner, 5-6:30 p.m., Henderson Memorial Baptist Church. $6.

New Sharon, Saturday, March 6: Family baked bean take out, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Congregational United Church of Christ, Cape Cod Hill Road. $15, includes quart of beans, pint of coleslaw, rolls or bread, homemade pie. Reserve meals at 778-2366.

Livermore, Sunday, March 7: Snowmobile run, 12-5 p.m., Clubhouse Tavern and Steakhouse, 295 Maple Lane. Partial proceeds benefits American Red Cross. FMI: Lisa 740-7434.

Phillips, Sunday, March 7: Penny sale auction, 1 p.m., Public Library, Main Street. Advance tickets only. FMI: 639-4296 or 639-2665.

Wilton, Monday, March 8: Warming center, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Masonic Lodge Seniors Plus Meals Site, Bryant Road. Sponsored by United Methodist Church. FMI: 645-4885.