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, Tuesday, Nov. 23: Pie and bread sale, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Cascade Brook School library. FMI: 441-1595 or e-mail [email protected].

Farmington, Tuesday, Nov. 23: “Books are fun” sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Franklin Memorial Hospital. Open to the public. Not just books. FMI: 778-4726.

Farmington, Wednesday, Nov. 24: Books Are Fun sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Franklin Memorial Hospital, Bass Room. Sponsored by Auxiliary. FMI: 778-4726.

Farmington, Wednesday, Nov. 24: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Aubuchon Hardware, 361 Wilton Road.

Farmington, Wednesday, Nov. 24: Bake sale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Pinewood Terrace, 136 Rosewood Dr. To benefit resident activities. FMI: 779-0511.

Farmington, Thursday, Nov. 25: Thanksgiving dinner, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Mt. Blue High School, 129 Seamon Rd. Free. Sponsored by Augusta Valley Scottish Rite Masons. Home delivery or eat in. FMI: 779-9060.

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.

Farmington, Saturday, Nov. 27: Farmers’ market, 9 a.m. to noon, West Farmington Grange Hall.

Kingfield, Saturday, Nov. 27: Holiday fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Kingfield Elementary School.

Mount Vernon, Saturday, Nov. 27: Christmas Fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Community Center and Masonic Hall.

Turner, Saturday, Nov. 27: Silent auction, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Leavitt Institute Building Library, 98 Matthews Way. FMI: Joan 225-3501.

Turner, Tuesday, Nov. 30: Silent auction, 12-7 p.m., Leavitt Institute Building, 98 Matthews Way. FMI: 225-3501.

Farmington, Wednesday, Dec. 1: Auction, 6-8 p.m., Mt. Blue Middle School cafeteria. Viewing 5-6 p.m.

Rangeley, Wednesday, Dec. 1: Ladies/community breakfast, 7:30-9 a.m., Farm House Inn, south on Rte. 4. All are welcome. Served by Tina Marie. FMI: 864-5805.

New Sharon, Thursday, Dec. 2: Story hour, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Jim Ditzler Memorial Library. FMI: 779-1128.

Turner, Thursday, Dec 2: Silent auction, 12-7 p.m., Library’s Leavitt Institute Building, 98 Matthews Way. FMI: Joan 225-3501.

Farmington, Saturday, Dec. 4: Chester Greenwood luncheon and cookie walk, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Henderson Memorial Baptist Church, corner of Academy and Main streets. Meals $6; cookie walk $2.50.

Oxford Hills area

Paris, Monday, Nov. 22: Native American stories and crafts, 4 p.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. All ages. FMI: 743-6994.

Turner, Monday, Nov. 22: Silent auction, 12-7 p.m., Leavitt Institute Building, 98 Matthews Way. Sponsored by Turner Public Library. FMI: 225-3501.

Paris, Tuesday, Nov. 23: Family game night, 6-7:30 p.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or e-mail [email protected].

Raymond, Tuesday, Nov. 23: American Red Cross blood drive, 2-7 p.m., Jordan Small School, 423 Webb Mills Rd.

Norway, Wednesday, Nov. 24: Preschool story time for ages 2-6, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.

Norway, Thursday, Nov. 25: Thanksgiving dinner, 12 p.m., St. Catherine’s Church, 32 Paris St. Free for any resident of Oxford Hills. Reservation required. FMI: 743-2606.

Paris, Thursday, Nov. 25: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. Infants up to age 5. FMI: 743-6994 or e-mail [email protected].

Norway, Friday, Nov. 26: Baby boosters story time for ages 0-2, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.

Otisfield, Friday, Nov. 26: Fourth Friday food pantry, 1-5 p.m., East Otisfield Baptist Church, Rayville Road. FMI: 539-4619.

Oxford, Friday, Nov. 26: Tree lighting, 6 p.m., Oxford Town Meeting Hall. Featuring Santa and friends.

Oxford, Friday, Nov. 26: Tree lighting, 6:15 p.m., Oxford Rec. Hall. Featuring Santa and friends.

Paris, Friday, Nov. 26: Preschool play group for ages 1-3, 9:30 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Norway, Saturday, Nov. 27: Winter market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Grange Hall, 15 Whitman St. FMI: 388-2919.

Norway, Saturday, Nov. 27: Karaoke and dance with DJ’s The Old Crows, 7-11 p.m., American Legion Post 82. $6. Food available.

Norway, Saturday, Nov. 27: Wreath sale, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Second Congregational Church, UCC, 205 Main St. Proceeds benefit Church missions. FMI: 743-2290 or e-mail [email protected].

Norway, Saturday, Nov. 27: Heifer Project fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Second Congregational Church, UCC, 205 Main St. Proceeds benefit Heifer Project, International. FMI: 743-2290.

Oxford, Saturday, Nov. 27: Parade, 11 a.m. Featuring Santa and friends.

Paris, Saturday, Nov. 27: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. $5. Lunch counter open.

Waterford, Saturday, Nov. 27: Holiday fair, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wilkins Community House, Plummer Hill Road. Breakfast and lunch.

Bethel, Sunday, Nov. 28: Breakfast buffet, 7:30-11 a.m., Gould Academy, Ordway Dining Hall, Church Street. $8, 12 and under $3. Benefits Rotary Club’s projects and scholarships.

South Paris, Sunday, Nov. 28: Chinese auction, 1 p.m., Legion Hall, Church St. Doors open at 11 a.m.

Paris, Monday, Nov. 29: Seasonal stories and crafts, 4 p.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. All ages. FMI: 743-6994.

Paris, Tuesday, Nov. 30: Family game night, 6-7:30 p.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or e-mail [email protected].

Norway, Wednesday, Dec. 1: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Ages 2-6. FMI: 743-5308.

Paris, Thursday, Dec 2: Preschool story time for ages 0-5, 10 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Bethel, Saturday, Dec. 4: Christmas Fair and Tea, 1-4 p.m, West Parish Congregational Church, Church Street.

Rumford area

Mexico, Monday, Nov. 22: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Mexico Public lIbrary, 134 Main St. FMI: 364-3281 or [email protected].

Dixfield, Monday, Nov. 22: Preschool story time, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Memorial Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.

Mexico, Wednesday, Nov. 24: Lunch, 11:30 a.m., Town Hall. Free. Doors open at 10 a.m. Sponsored by Greater Rumford Area Ministers Pantry Service. FMI: Judy 364-7242.

Rumford, Wednesday, Nov. 24: Preschool story time for ages 2-5, 10 a.m., Library, Public Room. FMI: 364-3661.

Rumford, Saturday, Nov. 27: Dance with music by Stereo Type, 7-11 p.m., Elks Lodge #862. $5. Food, 50/50, Chinese auction. Benefits Maine Children’s Cancer Program.

Bethel, Sunday, Nov. 28: Breakfast buffet, 7:30-11 a.m., Gould Academy, Ordway Dining Hall, Church Street. $8, 12 and under $3. Benefits Rotary Club’s projects and scholarships.

Dixfield, Monday, Nov. 29: Preschool story time, 10:30-11:30, Ludden Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.

Mexico, Monday, Nov. 29: Preschool story and craft time, 10 a.m., Public Library, 134 Main St. FMI: 364-3281 or [email protected].

Mexico, Wednesday, Dec. 1: Lunch, 11:30 a.m., Town Hall. Free. All are welcome. Doors open at 10 a.m. Served by G.R.A.M.P.S. FMI: 364-7242.

Rumford, Wednesday, Dec. 1: Preschool story hour, 10 a.m., Rumford Public Library, 56 Rumford Ave. FMI: 364-3661.

Bethel, Saturday, Dec. 4: Christmas Fair and Tea, 1-4 p.m, West Parish Congregational Church, Church Street.

Lewiston area

Auburn, Monday, Nov. 22: Mom’s morning out, 9:30-11 a.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Monday, Nov. 22: Sweet peas, 10:30-11 a.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Ages 24-36 months. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Monday, Nov. 22: Art Van, 4 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Lewiston, Monday, Nov. 22: Storytime, 6 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. All ages. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Turner, Monday, Nov. 22: Silent auction, 12-7 p.m., Leavitt Institute Building, 98 Matthews Way. Sponsored by Turner Public Library. FMI: 225-3501.

Auburn, Tuesday, Nov. 23: Teen movie series, 2:45-5 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Free. Movie to be announced. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Nov. 23: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 2 1/2 to 5. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Nov. 23: Craft time, 10 a.m., The Toy Library, 134 College St. $2. FMI: 782-1112.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Nov. 23: Kids Clothes Closet, 11 a.m. to noon, The Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Auburn, Wednesday, Nov. 24: Sprouts program for ages 0-24 months, 10:30-11 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Wednesday, Nov. 24: Dance featuring “Under the Covers”, 8 p.m. to 12 a.m., Williams J. Rogers American Legion #153, 71 S. Main St. Free. FMI: 782-1118.

Lewiston, Thursday, Nov. 25: Thanksgiving dinner, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Hope Haven Gospel Mission, 209 Lincoln St. Delivery available to shut-ins. FMI: 783-6086.

Lewiston, Thursday, Nov. 25: Community meal, 12 p.m., Trinity Church, 247 Bates St. Free. Sponsored by Trinity Jubilee Center in partnership with Salvation Army. FMI: 783-0801 or 782-5700.

Lewiston, Thursday, Nov. 25: Kids Clothes Closet, 11 a.m. to noon, The Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Auburn, Friday, Nov. 26: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to noon, Mason Ashlar 105, 1021 Turner St.

Auburn, Friday, Nov. 26: Performance by classical guitarist Gregory Guay, 6 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St. Donations benefit the Ryan Guay memorial scholarship. FMI: www.gregoryguaymusic.com.

Lewiston, Friday, Nov. 26: Toy drive, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Marden’s Discount, Main Street. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 2358.

Lewiston, Friday, Nov. 26: Toy drive, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., L-A Harley Davidson, 839 Main St. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 2358.

Lisbon, Friday, Nov. 26: Stuffed pepper supper, 5-6 p.m., American Legion Post 158, Webster Street. Served by Sons of American Legions.

Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 27: Sprouts program for ages 0-24 months, 10:30-11 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 27: Family movie, 1-3 p.m., Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. Refreshments. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 27: Bean supper, 5 p.m., United Methodist Church, 439 Park Ave.. $7, children $3.

Auburn, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 27-28: Christmas tree sale, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wallingford’s Fruit House. Benefits Edward Little High School senior class.

Lewiston, Saturday, Nov. 27: Christmas Wish, 5-9 p.m., Irish Twins Pub, 743 Main St. Food, live music, 50/50. Benefits Danielle and two young children. FMI: Joyce 312-4713.

Lisbon, Saturday, Nov. 27: Bean and ham supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Methodist Church, School Street. $6, 6-12 $3, 5 and under free. Sponsored by Methodist Women. FMI: 353-8951.

Sabattus, Saturday, Nov. 27: Bean supper and dance, 5-9:30 p.m., Jacques Cartier Club, Wales Road. Supper $6, dance $5, both $10. Music by The Trio. FMI: 375-4850.

Turner, Saturday, Nov. 27: Silent auction, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Leavitt Institute Building Library, 98 Matthews Way. FMI: Joan 225-3501.

Lewiston, Sunday, Nov. 28: Dance with music by Crossin Mason Dixon, 7-11 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $8. Doors open at 6 p.m. FMI: 784-0389.

New Gloucester, Sunday, Nov. 28: Tree lighting, 4:30 p.m., Town Hall, Route 231. Music, Library open house, History Barn open house, refreshments. Sponsored by Public Library and Historical Society.

Auburn, Monday, Nov. 29: Mom’s Morning Out, 9:30-11 a.m., Library, Maggie Trafton Program Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpublic.library.org.

Auburn, Monday, Nov. 29: Sweet Peas for ages 24-36 months, 10:30-11 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Monday, Nov. 29: All-ages story time, 6 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

New Gloucester, Monday, Nov. 29: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Pineland Farms, 59 Pineland Dr.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Nov. 30: Craft time, 10 a.m., The Toy Library, 134 College St. $2. FMI: 782-1112.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Nov. 30: Kids Clothes Closet, 11 a.m. to noon, The Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Nov. 30: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 2 1/2 to 5. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Turner, Tuesday, Nov. 30: Silent auction, 12-7 p.m., Leavitt Institute Building, 98 Matthews Way. FMI: 225-3501.

Turner, Thursday, Dec 2: Silent auction, 12-7 p.m., Library’s Leavitt Institute Building, 98 Matthews Way. FMI: Joan 225-3501.