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

Farmington, Wednesday, Dec. 1: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-5 p.m., University of Maine, 246 Main St.

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.

Farmington, Thursday, Dec. 2: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-5 p.m., University of Maine, 246 Main St.

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, Friday, Dec. 3: Bake and craft sale, 8:30 a.m., FMH Hospital Lobby.

Farmington, Friday, Dec. 3: Holiday fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sandy River Center. FMI: 778-6591.

Wilton, Friday, Dec. 3: Passport dinner tour, 6 p.m., Wilson Grange. $12. Iceland theme. Reservation required. FMI: 645-2400 or [email protected].

Farmington, Saturday, Dec. 4: Farmers market, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Grange Hall.

Farmington, Saturday, Dec. 4: Holiday craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Elks Lodge. Hosted by Farmington Emblem Club #460. FMI: 779-1716.

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.

Jay, Saturday, Dec. 4: Bottle drive, St. Rose of Lima Parish and St. Joseph’s in Farmington. Collecting at both churches. Benefits Twinning Parish in Haiti.

Farmington, Saturday, Dec. 4: Holiday craft fair and luncheon, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., American Legion Hall. Sponsored by American Legion Auxiliary Unit #28. FMI: 778-9585.

Farmington, Saturday, Dec. 4: Haiti craft sale, before and after mass, St. Joseph’s Parish Hall. Proceeds benefit twin parish in St. Laurent, Haiti.

Livermore, Saturday, Dec. 4: Christmas at Norlands, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Washburn-Norlands Living History Center, 290 Norlands Rd. Adults $8, under 12 $4, under 6 free. FMI: 897-4366 or www.norlands.org.

New Sharon, Saturday, Dec. 4: Pies plus, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Congregational United Church of Christ, Cape Cod Hill Rd. Call to pre-order family sized pies for $8. FMI: 778-2366.

Jay, Sunday, Dec. 5: Bottle drive, St. Rose of Lima Parish and St. Joseph’s in Farmington. Collecting at both churches. Benefits Twinning Parish in Haiti.

Farmington, Sunday, Dec. 5: Haiti craft sale, before and after mass, St. Joseph’s Parish Hall. Proceeds benefit Twinning Parish in St. Laurent, Haiti.

Livermore Falls, Sunday, Dec. 5: Create a holiday centerpiece, 11 a.m., George Bunten American Legion Auxiliary Unit 10, 17 Reynolds Ave. $15. Registration required. FMI: 897-5335 or 897-4933.

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

Wilton, Wednesday, Dec. 8: Homeschoolers book sharing group, 2-3:30 p.m., Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St. FMI: 645-4831.

Oxford Hills area

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].

Norway, Friday, Dec. 3: Bean supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Second Congregational Church, UCC, 205 Main St. Adults $7, children under 10, $3.50. FMI: 743-2290.

Oxford, Friday, Dec. 3: Tree lighting, 6:30 p.m., Oxford Legion Hall. Featuring Santa and friends.

Oxford, Friday, Dec. 3: Tree lighting, 7:30 p.m., Kaye House. Featuring Santa and friends.

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

Norway, Friday, Dec. 3: Baby boosters, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Infants up to age 2. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.

South Paris, Friday, Dec. 3: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall.

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

Bethel, Saturday, Dec. 4: Public supper and tree lighting, 5:30 p.m., United Methodist Church, Main St.

Buckfield, Saturday, Dec. 4: Holiday craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Buckfield High School. Live music, photos with Santa at 11 a.m., luncheon. Sponsored by Nezinscot Valley Music Boosters.

Hebron, Saturday, Dec. 4: Boiled dinner, 5-6:30 p.m., Community Baptist Church. $7.

Mechanic Falls, Saturday, Dec. 4: Christmas craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Our Ladies of Ransom Church. Call to reserve tables. FMI: 345-3274. Held by the Ladies Guild.

Naples, Saturday, Dec. 4: American Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Aubuchon Hardware, 499 Roosevelt Trail.

Norway, Saturday, Dec. 4: Winter market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Grange Hall, 15 Whitman St. FMI: 388-2919.

Oxford, Saturday, Dec. 4: Tree lighting, 4:30 p.m., Murphy Home. Featuring Santa and friends.

Oxford, Saturday, Dec. 4: Tree lighting, 5 p.m., Buchman Oaks. Featuring Santa and friends.

Paris, Saturday, Dec. 4: Public supper, 5 p.m., Paris First Station, West Ave. Adults $8, ages 4-12 $4, ages 3 and under free. Sponsored by Paris Fire Department Auxiliary.

Paris, Saturday, Dec. 4: Pot roast supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Deering Memorial Methodist Church, Main and Church St. Adults $8, under 12, $4.

Paris, Saturday, Dec. 4: Advent fair, 8-11 a.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 34 Buckfield Rd.

Norway, Sunday, Dec. 5: Tree lighting, 3:30 p.m., Norway Rehab. Featuring Santa and friends.

Norway, Monday, Dec. 6: After School Special program, 3:15-4:30 p.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Grades 1-6. Register and FMI: 743-5308.

Paris, Monday, Dec. 6: Seasonal stories and make a holiday gift, 4 p.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

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

Norway, Wednesday, Dec. 8: 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.

Rumford area

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.

Bethel, Saturday, Dec. 4: Public supper and tree lighting, 5:30 p.m., United Methodist Church, Main St.

Rumford, Saturday, Dec. 4: “A Musical Christmas Card”, 7 p.m., Mountain Valley High School auditorium. Adults $10, children under 12 $5. Presented by RAAPA.

Rumford, Saturday, Dec. 4: Beef stew supper, 4:45 p.m., St. A.-St. John’s Parish Hall. $7, under 12 $3. Take out available.

Rumford, Sunday, Dec. 5: “A Musical Christmas Card”, 2 p.m., Mountain Valley High School auditorium. Adults $10, children under 12 $5. Presented by RAAPA.

Dixfield, Monday, Dec. 6: Preschool story time, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.

Mexico, Monday, Dec. 6: Preschool story and craft, 10 a.m., Public Library, 134 Main St. FMI: 364-3281 or [email protected].

Mexico, Wednesday, Dec. 8: Lunch, 11:30 a.m., Town Hall. Free. Doors open at 10 a.m. Sponsored by Greater Rumford Area Ministries Pantry Service. FMI: Judy 364-7242.

Rumford, Wednesday, Dec. 8: Preschool story time for ages 2-5, 10 a.m., Library, Public Room, 56 Rumford Ave. FMI: 364-3661.

Rumford, Wednesday, Dec. 8: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-6 p.m., American Legion, 184 Congress St.

Lewiston area

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.

Auburn, Wednesday, Dec. 1: Preschool story time for ages 3-5, 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Wednesday, Dec. 1: Teen Anime Club, 3-4 p.m., Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Thursday, Dec. 2: Kids Clothes Closet, 11 a.m. to noon, The Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

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

Auburn, Friday, Dec. 3: Roast pork supper, 5-6:30 p.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $7, under 10 $3. Sponsored by Ladies Auxiliary. FMI: 782-2856.

Lisbon, Friday, Dec. 3: Spaghetti and meatballs supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., VFW Post 9459. $6.

Auburn, Saturday, Dec. 4: Make a gingerbread house, 9:30-11 a.m., Library, Maggie Trafton Program Room, 49 Spring St. Ages 6-12. Register at 333-6640 ext. 3.

Auburn, Saturday, Dec. 4: Sprouts program for ages 0-24 months, 10:30-10:50 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Saturday, Dec. 4: Holiday card making, 1-3 p.m., Library, Maggie Trafton Program Room, 49 Spring St. Ages 8 and under with responsible adult. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Saturday, Dec. 4: Bottle drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wheelers Market, 107 S. Main St. Held by SHAREcenter.

Buckfield, Saturday, Dec. 4: Holiday craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Buckfield High School. Live music, photos with Santa at 11 a.m., luncheon. Sponsored by Nezinscot Valley Music Boosters.

Gray, Saturday, Dec. 4: Christmas fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Grange. Tables available for $10. Call to reserve. FMI: 998-2586 or e-mail [email protected].

Hebron, Saturday, Dec. 4: Boiled dinner, 5-6:30 p.m., Community Baptist Church. $7.

Lewiston, Saturday, Dec. 4: Bean supper, 4-6 p.m., Holy Cross Church Hall, 1080 Lisbon St. Adults $8, ages 12 and under $4. Take-out available. FMI: 754-2841.

Lewiston, Saturday, Dec. 4: Christmas gala, 1-4 p.m., Calvary United Methodist Church, 59 Sabattus St. $5. FMI: 225-5263.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, Dec. 4: Toy drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Family Dollar parking lot, Lisbon Rd. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 2358.

Mechanic Falls, Saturday, Dec. 4: Christmas craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Our Ladies of Ransom Church. Call to reserve tables. FMI: 345-3274. Held by the Ladies Guild.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Dec. 4: Open house, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., History Barn, Rte 231 and Cable TV Channel 3, Cable TV Studios, next to Town Hall.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Dec. 4: Christmas fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Rte. 26.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Dec. 4: Christmas craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Grange, Sabbathday Road. Raffles, books, lunch.

Poland, Saturday, Dec. 4: Holiday fair, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Poland Community Church. Silent auction, luncheon, wreaths.

Sabattus, Saturday, Dec. 4: Bean and casserole supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Our Lady of the Rosary Parish. $6.50, under 12 $3. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. FMI: 375-6586 or 375-4057.

Winthrop, Saturday, Dec. 4: Ye olde Christmas fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Congregational Church UCC.

Winthrop, Saturday, Dec. 4: Holiday craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Winthrop Grade School gymnasium.

Gray, Sunday, Dec. 5: Christmas craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., American Legion Post 86, 15 Lewiston Rd. $15 to reserve a table. FMI: 657-3766.

Lewiston, Sunday, Dec. 5: Dance with music by Wild Horse, 7-11 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $8. Doors open at 6 p.m. FMI: 784-0389.

Manchester, Sunday, Dec. 5: Christmas concert by CODA Chorus, 7 p.m., Hope Baptist Church, Rte. 202. FMI: 622-9659.

Auburn, Monday, Dec. 6: Mom’s morning out, 9:30-11 a.m., Library, Maggie Trafton Program Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Monday, Dec. 6: Sweet Peas program for ages 24-36 months, 10:30-11 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Monday, Dec. 6: Signature Chefs Auction, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, 14 Great Falls Plaza. $35. Live and silent auctions. Benefits March of Dimes. FMI and register: Sarah 878-1199 or [email protected].

Auburn, Tuesday, Dec. 7: Showing of “Meet Me in St. Louis”, 2 p.m., Auburn Public Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. 50 cents. Part of Prime Time Tuesdays. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Dec. 7: Kids clothes closet, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

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

Auburn, Wednesday, Dec. 8: Preschool story time for ages 3-5, 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Wednesday, Dec. 8: Holiday card making, 1-3 p.m., Library, Maggie Trafton Program Room, 49 Spring St. Ages 8 and under with responsible adult. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Wednesday, Dec. 8: Teen gaming hour, 3-4 p.m., Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.