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

New Sharon, Thursday, Oct. 7: Story time, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Jim Ditzler Memorial Library. Crafts, snacks. FMI: 779-1128.

Farmington, Friday, Oct. 8: Farmers market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Front Street.

Wilton, Friday, Oct. 8: Infant/toddler story time, 10:30 a.m., Public Library. FMI: 645-4831 or www.wilton-free.lib.me.us.

Carthage, Saturday, Oct. 9: Bean and pasta supper, 5 p.m., Grange Hall. $6, 12 and under $3. Chinese auction tickets sold at 4 p.m. 50/50 raffle. Benefits Jo-Ann Houghton Walker.

Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 9: Chicken stew luncheon, noon to 1 p.m., Old South First Congregational Church. Free. Delivery in Farmington area: 778-0424 during week or 778-4438 morning of luncheon.

Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 9: Farmers market, 8 a.m. to noon, courthouse parking lot, Main Street.

Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 9: Bean and casserole supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church.

Jay, Saturday, Oct. 9: Fall bazaar, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., St. Rose Parish Hall, 1 Church St. Sponsored by Daughters of Isabella.

Jay, Saturday, Oct. 9: Baked ham supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, Main Street. Donations. Doors open at 3:30. Donate supplies: 779-6951.

New Sharon, Saturday, Oct. 9: Chicken barbecue and yard sale, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Masonic Lodge, Route 2. Meal $8. Benefits building fund.

New Sharon, Saturday, Oct. 9: Book sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Jim Ditzler Memorial Library. FMI: 779-1128.

North Jay, Saturday, Oct. 9: Food and rummage sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., corner of Rte. 4 and Rte. 17. FMI: 645-2910, 645-4628, or 645-2217.

Rangeley, Saturday, Oct. 9: Turkey dinner, 5 p.m. until sold out, Congregational Church. $7, under 12 $3. Take out available.

Wilton, Saturday, Oct. 9: Apple pressing party, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Rocky Hill Landscaping & Nursery, 55 Cemetery Road. Pumpkin carving, raffles, refreshments.

Farmington, Tuesday, Oct. 12: Farmers market, 2-6 p.m., Front Street.

Wilton, Tuesday, Oct. 12: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St. FMI: 645-4831 or www.wilton-free.lib.me.us.

Wilton, Wednesday, Oct. 13: Homeschoolers book sharing group, 2-3:30 p.m., Wilton Free Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St. Grouped by grades K-6 and 7-12. FMI: 645-4831.

Farmington, Friday, Oct. 15: Fish chowder luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Fairbanks Union Church. $6. Local delivery: 778-4705.

Farmington, Friday, Oct. 15: Farmers market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Front Street.

Wilton, Friday, Oct. 15: Infant and toddler story time, 10:30 a.m., Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St. FMI: 645-4831.

Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 16: Quilt show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Grange Hall, 124 Bridge St. $5 admission. Raffle, door prizes, lunch, baked goods. FMI: Pat 778-3298 or Wes 778-6969.

Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 16: Farmers’ market, 8 a.m. to noon, courthouse parking lot, Main Street.

Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 16: Yard sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fairbanks School Meeting House. Rain date: Oct. 23. Benefits Healthy Community Coalition. FMI and donations: 779-2926 or 1-800-525-3136.

Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 16: Yard sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 499 Fairbanks Rd. Hosted by Colonial Daughters Chapter of the D.A.R.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, Oct. 16: Comedy Revue, 6:30 p.m., Murray Hall. $12 adults. Benefits Maine’s Paper and Heritage Museum. Tickets at Museum, Otis Credit Union or 897-3117 after 5:30 p.m.

Strong, Saturday, Oct. 16: Rummage sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., United Methodist Parish Hall, Main Street.

Turner, Saturday, Oct. 16: Turkey supper, 4-6:30 p.m., GAR Hall, Route 219. Donations benefit North Turner Presbyterian Church.

Farmington, Sunday, Oct. 17: Quilt show, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Grange Hall, 124 Bridge St. $5 admission. Raffle, door prizes, lunch, baked goods. FMI: Pat 778-3298 or Wes 778-6969.

Farmington, Tuesday, Oct. 19: Sandy River farmers’ market, 2-6 p.m., Front St., between Better Living Center and Narrow Gauge Cinema.

Kingfield, Tuesday, Oct. 19: Flu clinic, 9-11 a.m., Mt. Abram Regional Health Center, 25 Depot St. $10. FMI: 265-4555.

Wilton, Tuesday, Oct. 19: Discussion of underage drinking prevention, 6:30 p.m., Wilton Free Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St. Led by Jessica Lawson. RSVP by Tuesday, Oct. 12. FMI: 645-4831 or wfplkids@wilton-free.lib.me.

Wilton, Tuesday, Oct. 19: Preschool storytime, 10:30 a.m., Wilton Free Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St. FMI: 645-4831.