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, Friday, Nov. 5: Holiday photos by Melissa Hurly, 5-9 p.m., Fairbanks School, Route 4. Benefits Fairbanks School Neighborhood Association. Appointment and FMI: Cynthia 778-3808.

Livermore Falls, Friday, Nov. 5: Coffeehouse night, 7-9 p.m., Livermore Falls High School cafeteria. Free. Sponsored by the school’s Library Media Center. FMI: Cathi 897-3428 ext. 211 or [email protected].

Wilton, Friday, Nov. 5: Infant/toddler story time, 10:30 a.m., Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St. FMI: 645-4831.

Farmington, Saturday, Nov. 6: Breakfast, 7:30-9:30 a.m., Henderson Memorial Baptist Church, 110 Academy St. $5, under 12 $3.

Farmington, Saturday, Nov. 6: Holiday photos by Melissa Hurly, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fairbanks School, Route 4. Benefits Fairbanks School Neighborhood Association. Appointment and FMI: Cynthia 778-3808.

Farmington, Saturday, Nov. 6: Turkey and ham supper, 5-6 p.m., Old South Church, Main Street. $8, under 12 $4, family discounts. Benefits youth summer camp scholarships. FMI: 778-0424.

Farmington, Saturday, Nov. 6: Farmers market, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Farmington Grange Hall.

Jay, Saturday, Nov. 6: Holiday food and craft sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Grange No. 10, Routes 4 and 17.

Jay, Saturday, Nov. 6: Bean and casserole supper, 4-6 p.m., Grange No. 10, Routes 4 and 17. $7, 10 and under $3. Entertainment by Narrow Gage. FMI: 645-2910, 645-4628, 645-2217.

Leeds, Saturday, Nov. 6: Turkey supper and holiday sale, sale 4 p.m., supper 5-6:30 p.m., Community Church, 123 Church Hill Road. $7, 5-12 $3, under 5 free. Sponsored by Women’s Association. FMI: 524-5572.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, Nov. 6: Ham supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Eaton Memorial United Methodist Church. $7, under 12 $3.

New Sharon, Saturday, Nov. 6: “Pies Plus” sale, 9 a.m. to noon, Congregational United Church of Christ, Cape Cod Hill Road. Pies $8. Beans, baked goods, books, crafts. Preorder pies at 778-2366.

Strong, Tuesday, Nov. 6: American Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mount Abram High School, 1513 Salem Rd.

Salem, Sunday, Nov. 7: A&E Hill Country Music, 1:30 p.m., Community Building. Donation. Refreshments. Hosted by Salem Pine Tree Club.

Wilton, Sunday, Nov. 7: Square dance, 2-5 p.m., Cushing School. Sponsored by Friendship Squares. Casual attire. All welcome.

Rangeley, Monday, Nov. 8: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-5 p.m., Town Hall, 15 School St.

Wilton, Tuesday, Nov. 9: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Wilton Free Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St. FMI: 645-4831.

Farmington, Wednesday, Nov. 10: Forest restoration and climate change presentation, 7-9 p.m., University of Maine, Thomas Auditorium, Ricker Hall, High St. Free. FMI: [email protected] or 592-2238.

Wilton, Wednesday, Nov. 10: Homeschoolers book sharing group, 2-3:30 p.m., Wilton Free Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St. Grades K-6 and 7-12. FMI: 645-4831.

Turner, Thursday, Nov. 11: Silent auction, 12-7 p.m., Leavitt Institute Building, 98 Matthew Way. Sponsored by Turner Public Library. FMI: Joan 225-3501.

Farmington, Friday, Nov. 12: Spaghetti dinner and silent auction, 5-7 p.m., Old South Church. $6, children $4. Benefits Franklin County Animal Shelter. Tickets at door and shelter, 550 Industry Road. FMI: 778-2638.

Readfield, Friday, Nov. 12: Ham dinner, 5-7 p.m., St. Andrew’s Episcopal church, 16 Church Road. $8, children $4, family $20.

Wilton, Friday, Nov. 12: Infant/toddler story time, 10:30 a.m., Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St. FMI: 645-4831.

Farmington, Saturday, Nov. 13: Great Charity Auction, preview 5:30-7 p.m., UMF North Dining Hall. Benefits United Way of Tri-Valley Area. FMI: 778-5048.

Farmington, Saturday, Nov. 13: Percussion ensemble “Inanna, Sisters in Rhythm,” 7:30 p.m., UMF, Nordica Auditorium. $9, seniors $7, 16 and under free. Sponsored by Arts Institute of Western Maine. FMI: 778-3722.

Farmington, Saturday, Nov. 13: Dance, 8 p.m. to midnight, Elks Lodge. $10. Tickets at Madore Market or at door. Music by Crossin’ Mason Dixon. Benefits veterans projects. FMI: 778-6761.

Farmington, Saturday, Nov. 13: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Fairbanks School Meeting House, Route 4. Benefits Storage Shed. Tables and FMI: 778-3808 or 778-3267.

Farmington, Saturday, Nov. 13: Farmers market, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Farmington Grange Hall.

Farmington, Saturday, Nov. 13: Community luncheon, 12-1 p.m., Old South First Congregational Church. Free. Delivery available. FMI: 778-0424 or 778-4438.

Jay, Saturday, Nov. 13: Roast turkey supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 148 Main St. Free. Donations welcome. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. FMI: 779-6951.

New Sharon, Saturday, Nov. 13: Baked bean supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Franklin Lodge #123, Rte. 2.

Phillips, Saturday, Nov. 13: Hunters’ breakfast, 4:30-9 a.m., Phillips Elementary School. Adults $6, under 12 $4. Benefits 8th grade class trip to Quebec in spring.

Rangeley, Saturday, Nov. 13: Holiday fair, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Good Shepherd Church. Lunch 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sponsored by Episcopal Church Women.

Salem, Saturday, Nov. 13: Hunters baked bean supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Salem Community Building. Adults $6, seniors $5, ages 5-12 $4, family $18, under 5 free. Sponsored by Salem Pine Tree Club. Benefits children’s Christmas party.

Strong, Saturday, Nov. 13: Holiday fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Strong Elementary School. FMI: 684-3521.

Turner, Saturday, Nov. 13: Craft and bake sale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Turner Center Universalist Church, Route 117. Lunch available.

Turner, Saturday, Nov. 13: Silent auction, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Leavitt Institute Building, 98 Matthew Way. Sponsored by Turner Public Library. FMI: Joan 225-3501.

Turner, Saturday, Nov. 13: Pot luck supper for landowners, 5 p.m., BQMC Hall, Route 219. Sponsored by Turner Ridge Riders Snowmobile Club. FMI: Ed 225-2072.

Industry, Sunday, Nov. 14: Open house, 2-4 p.m., Clearwater Food Pantry, Rte. 184. FMI: 778-2580.

Chesterville, Monday, Nov. 15: “A Matter of Balance”, 7 p.m., Town Office. Free. Light refreshments. Bring yoga mat. Sponsored by North Chesterville Extension Homemakers. FMI: 778-3156.

Turner, Tuesday, Nov. 16: Silent auction, 12-7 p.m., Leavitt Institute Building, 98 Matthew Way. Sponsored by Turner Public Library. FMI: Joan 225-3501.

Wilton, Tuesday, Nov. 16: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Wilton Free Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St. FMI: 645-4831.

Farmington, Saturday, Nov. 27: Holiday decorations and gift sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fairbanks School Meeting House, Route 4. Donations. FMI: 778-3808.