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

Turner, Tuesday, Dec. 7: Silent auction, noon to 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.

Farmington, Thursday, Dec. 9: “A Child’s Christmas in Wales” by Dylan Thomas, 7 p.m., Farmington Public Library, 117 Academy St. Read by John Rosenwald. FMI: 778-4312 or www.farmington.lib.me.us.

Farmington, Thursday through Saturday, Dec. 9-11: Play: “Good Medicine”, 7 p.m., UMF Alumni Theatre. Donations benefit Casa Materna. Post-play discussion Dec. 10.

Turner, Thursday, Dec. 9: Silent auction, noon to 7 p.m., Leavitt Institute Building, 98 Matthews Way. FMI: 225-3501.

Farmington, Saturday, Dec. 11: Farmers market, 9 a.m. to noon, Farmington Grange Hall.

Farmington, Saturday, Dec. 11: Holiday fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fairbanks Union Church, 583 Fairbanks Rd. FMI: 778-3208.

Farmington, Saturday, Dec. 11: Roast loin of pork luncheon, noon to 1 p.m., Old South First Congregational Church. Free. For local delivery, call 778-0424 during the week or 778-4438 the morning of the luncheon.

Farmington, Saturday, Dec. 11: “Come and See What’s Happenin’ in the Barn” Gaither-style Christmas program, 6:30 p.m., Farmington Baptist Church, 194 Whittier Road. FMI: 779-0731.

Jay, Saturday, Dec. 11: Benefit Christmas bazaar, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Friends Together Peer Support Center. Proceeds will be used for activity programs for

Turner, Saturday, Dec. 11: Silent auction, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Leavitt Institute Building, 98 Matthews Way. FMI: 225-3501.

Turner, Saturday, Dec. 11: Winter festival, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Leavitt Institute Building. Santa, refreshments, crafts, horse-drawn wagon rides.

Wilton, Saturday, Dec. 11: Santa’s workshop, 9-11 a.m., St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, corner of School and High St. Kids shop for their parents. Nothing over $1. FMI: 645-2639.

Farmington, Sunday, Dec. 12: Play: “Good Medicine”, 2 p.m., UMF Alumni Theatre. Donations benefit Casa Materna.

Farmington, Sunday, Dec. 12: Christmas carol sing-along, 3 p.m., Old South First Congregational Church, Main Street. Donations. Bake sale, quilt raffle. Benefits FAEM Fuel Assistance Fund.

Turner, Monday, Dec. 13: American Red Cross blood drive, 7:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m., Leavitt High school, 21 Matthews Way.

Rangeley, Wednesday, Dec. 15: Community breakfast, 7-9 a.m., Ginger Bread House, Route 4. FMI: 864-3602.

New Sharon, Thursday, Dec. 16: Story hour, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Jim Ditzler Memorial Library. FMI: 779-1128.

Farmington, Friday, Dec. 17: Fish chowder luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Fairbanks Union Church, 583 Fairbanks Road. $6. Local delivery 778-4705.

Salem, Friday, Dec. 17: “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas”, 6:30 p.m., Mt. Abram High School. $5, ages 5-12 and seniors $3.

Farmington, Saturday, Dec. 18: Farmers’ market, 9 a.m. to noon, Grange Hall.

Salem, Saturday, Dec. 18: “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas”, 2 p.m., Mt. Abram High School. $5, ages 5-12 and seniors $3.

Chesterville, Sunday, Dec. 19: Children’s Christmas party, 2-4 p.m., Town Office. Free. Santa, caroling, refreshments. Sponsored by North Chesterville Extension Homemakers.