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, March 16: Loaves & Fish chowder, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, Farmington Falls Road. Free.

Oquossoc, Wednesday, March 16: Ladies/community breakfast, 7-9 a.m., Gingerbread House. Sponsored by Wilhelm Reich Museum. FMI: 864-3602.

Farmington, Thursday, March 17: St. Patty’s Day public supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Fairbanks School, Route 4. Admission by donation. Take-out available. FMI: 778-3808.

East Wilton, Friday, March 18: Country jamboree/spotlight, 7-10 p.m., Harnden Masonic Lodge, 70 Bryant Road. Donations at the door. FMI: 645-2472.”

Farmington, Friday, March 18: Fish chowder luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Fairbanks Union Church. $6 donation. Local delivery available. FMI: 778-4705.

Wilton, Friday, March 18: Infant/toddler story time, 10:30 a.m., Wilton Free Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St. FMI: 645-4831.

Farmington, Saturday, March 19: Farmers market, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Grange Hall.

Industry, Saturday, March 19: Corned beef dinner, 5 p.m., Town Hall. $7, under 10 $3. Benefits United in Christ Presbyterian Church and Starks Progressive Club.

Livermore, Saturday, March 19: Grand opening celebration, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Washburn-Norlands Living History Center, 290 Norlands Road. Tour of rebuilt Farmers’ Cottage, open house, refreshments. FMI: Kathy or Nancey 897-4366 or www.norlands.org.

Strong, Saturday, March 19: St. Patrick’s Day supper, 5-7 p.m., Mt. Abram High School, Route 142. $6, sr. citizens $4, 6-12 $3, families $17. A&E’s Hill Country Band, 50/50. Sponsored by Salem Volunteer Fire Dept.

Wilton, Saturday, March 19: Public masonic supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Harland M. Harnden Masonic Building, 80 Bryant Road. Adults $8, children under 12 $5. FMI: 778-2354 or 645-2190.

Wilton, Tuesday, March 22: Pre-school story time, 10:30 a.m., Wilton Free Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St. FMI: 645-4831.

Farmington, Wednesday, March 23: Free loaves and fish chowder, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, Farmington Falls Road. FMI: 778-4429.

New Sharon, Thursday, March 24: Story hour, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Jim Ditzler Memorial Library. All are welcome. FMI; 779-1128.

Strong, Thursday, March 24: American Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mount Abram High School, 1513 Salem Road.

Strong, Thursday, March 24: Bedtime story time, 6:30-7 p.m., Strong Public Library. FMI: 684-4003 from 1-7 p.m. on Tuesday or Thursday or from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday.

Turner, Friday, March 25: Annual mud supper, 4:30-6:30 p.m., GAR Hall, one mile east of Route 4 and 219 intersection. Donations. Benefits North Turner Presbyterian Church. FMI: 224-7913.

Wilton, Friday, March 25: Infant/toddler story time, 10:30 a.m., Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St. FMI: 645-4831.

Wilton, Friday, March 25: Passport Dinner Tour: Dutchland of Pennsylvania, 6 p.m., Wilson Grange, 1338 Main St. $12. Reservations required. FMI: Chris 645-2400 or mewood@beeline-online.net.

Wilton, Friday, March 25: Country jamboree/spotlight, 7-10 p.m., Harnden Masonic Lodge, 70 Bryant Road. Donations. FMI: Bing 645-2472.

Chesterville, Saturday, March 26: Bean supper, 4-6 p.m., Grange Hall. $7, children $3.

Farmington, Saturday, March 26: Farmers market, 9 a.m. to noon, Grange Hall.

Farmington, Saturday, March 26: Antique and collectible sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fairbanks School, 508 Fairbanks Road. Benefits building fund. Donations and pickup: 778-3808 or 778-4349.

Leeds, Saturday, March 26: Auction for Action, 6-9 p.m., Community Church, 23 Church Hill Road. $10, under 12 free. Live music, hor d’oeuves. Sponsored by Rural Community Action Ministries. Tickets and FMI: 524-5095 or www.rcam.net.

Livermore, Sunday, March 27: Pancake breakfast, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Washburn-Norlands Living History Center, 290 Norlands Road. $5-$7. Demonstrations. FMI: 897-4366 or www.norlands.org.