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, 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.

Jay, Saturday, Dec. 18: Turkey pot pie supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 148 Main St. Donations accepted. Doors open at noon.

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.

Farmington, Sunday, Dec. 19: Live nativity, 6 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, Farmington Falls Rd.

New Sharon, Sunday, Dec. 19: Cantata, 7 p.m., United Methodist Church. Rescheduled from Dec. 12.

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, Dec. 28: American Red Cross blood drive, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., Murray Hall, 69 Main St.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, Dec. 25: Community Christmas dinner, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., American Legion Post Hall, Reynolds Ave. Free. FMI: 897-3593 or 897-3072.