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

Weld, Friday, July 16: Mount Blue State Park Evening Program presents guitarist and Rumford native, Jim Gallant, 7:30 p.m., Mount Blue State Park Amphitheater.

Wilton, Friday, July 16: Stained glass art activity, 2 p.m., Public Library. Learn stained glass art and create a stained glass art project.

Chesterville, Saturday, July 17: Baked bean supper, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Menu includes casseroles, salad, biscuits, and homemade pies. Adults, $6.00; children, $3.

Farmington Falls, Saturday, July 17: 44th annual Falls Fire Co. parade and field day, parade starts at 10 a.m. All entries welcome. Theme this year is Life’s Celebrations. Chicken barbecue follows parade in ball field. Entertainment includes music by Silver Seasons, afternoon ball game and games for children.

Fayette, Saturday, July 17: Food sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Fayette Fire Station, Route 17. Baked items, garden stuff and more. Sponsored by the Fayette Fire Auxiliary.

Jay, Saturday, July 17: Christmas in July dance in support of our troops, 8 p.m. to midnight, Amvets Hall. Admission by advance tickets only; available at the hall.

Rangeley, Saturday, July 17: Rangeley Lakes Region Logging Museum holds eighth annual knit, crochet and crafts show and sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.,at the museum, Route 16. Free. Features the artistry of Maine fiber artists. To show your work, please call Lucille Richard at 864-5595.

Weld, Saturday, July 17: Webb Lake Association’s annual Lake Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Stowell’s Field, at the head of Webb Lake. Children’s games, children’s shirt painting, crafts, book sale, volleyball tournament, party boat rides, pig roast. Free. Open to the public. FMI: 585-2316.

Weld, Saturday, July 17: Mount Blue State Park Evening Program presents Bruce Hobart-The Hobohemian Acoustic Bluegrass, Folk and Americana, 8 p.m., Mount Blue State Park Amphitheater.

Farmington, Sunday, July 18: Maine Jazz Camp faculty concert featuring jazz musicians from New York and Boston, 8 p.m., Nordica Auditorium, UMF. Free. Open to the public. FMI: 778-7611.

Farmington, Sunday, July 18: Concert with pianist Abigail Field, 2 to 3 p.m., Franklin Memorial Hospital Bass Room. Free.

Madrid, Sunday, July 18: Annual summer hymn sing, 7:30 p.m., Reed Mill Church. Church will be lighted with kerosene lamps. Bring your flashlights to aid seeing your hymnal.

Rangeley, Sunday, July 18: Wilderness survival workshop, 2 to 4 p.m., Wilhelm Reich Museum, Dodge Pond Road. Dress for outdoor conditions, sturdy shoes, bug spray, and bottled water.

Weld, Sunday, July 18: Webb Lake Association’s annual fishing contest, registration from 7 to 8 a.m.; fish must be brought in by 5 p.m., Dummer’s Beach. Prizes for three largest fish. $1 fee. FMI: 585-2316.

Wilton, Sunday, July 18: Jack and Friends, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., The Dutch Treat, Wilton Road, Route 2. Rain date, July 25. FMI: 645-2145.

Farmington, Monday, July 19: The Old Crow Band performs, 7:30 to 9 p.m., park across from the court house, Main Street.

Farmington, Thursday, July 22: Maine Jazz Camp faculty concert featuring jazz musicians from New York and Boston, 8 p.m., Nordica Auditorium, UMF. Free. Open to the public. FMI: 778-7611.

Farmington, Thursday, July 22: The film “The Mondragon Experiment,” will be shown, 7 p.m., Ricker Addition Room 217, UMF. Sponsored by Western Mountains Peace Action Workshop. FMI contact Craigen Healy at 652-2377.

Chesterville, Saturday, July 24: Community fun day, barbecue and balloon launch, 11 a.m., Zion Hill Community Church, Zion Hill Road.

Farmington, Saturday, July 24: Bagpipe (and more) concert by Scott Walmer and Friends, 7:30 p.m., Nordica Auditorium, Merrill Hall, UMF. FMI: contact Sarah Sloane at 778-4770 or e-mail [email protected]

Livermore, Saturday, July 24: Parisian dinner with speakers, Steve and Allison Levine, followed by a barn dance, speakers at 5 p.m.; dinner at 5:30 p.m.; barn dance at 7 p.m., Washburn Norlands Living History Center. Meal and dance, $25; dance only, $5. For reservations call 897-4366.

Farmington, Sunday, July 25: Maine Jazz Camp faculty concert featuring jazz musicians from New York and Boston, 8 p.m., Nordica Auditorium, UMF. Free. Open to the public. FMI: 778-7611.

Farmington, Monday, July 26: The Old Crow Band performs, 7:30 to 9 p.m., park across from the court house, Main Street.

Turner, Wednesday, July 28: American Red Cross blood drive, 2 to 7 p.m., Masonic Hall, Weston Street. FMI: 1-800-482-0743.

Farmington, Friday, July 30: Moonlight Madness, 11 a.m. to after midnight, downtown Farmington. Featuring art in the park, live music, street vendors, sidewalk sales, chicken barbecue, fashion show, road races, street dance with Tom Ball Band, contests, food, fun. FMI: visit www. downtownfarmington.com. Sponsored by the Farmington Downtown Business Association.

Wayne, Saturday, July 31: Public supper fundraiser, 6 p.m., Androscoggin Yacht Club, off Route 133 in Wayne Center. Adults, $6; children under 10, $3. Menu includes casseroles, salads, rolls, desserts and beverages. 50/50 raffle. Benefit for club house repairs.

Farmington, Monday, Aug. 2: The Old Crow Band performs, 7:30 to 9 p.m., park across from the court house, Main Street.

Jay, Saturday, Aug. 7: Second annual Terre pis Ciel Franco-American Festival, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., St. Pierre farmstead, Route 133. FMI or to make cash donations, contact the Town of Jay at 897-6785. To participate in the festival, e-mail Adele St. Pierre at [email protected].

Farmington, Monday, Aug. 9: The Old Crow Band performs, 7:30 to 9 p.m., park across from the court house, Main Street.

Rangeley, Saturday, Aug. 14: Friends of the Wilhelm Reich Museum announce their first Orgonon festival and flea market. Space rental: $20 per 10 foot by 10 foot lot. FMI: contact Mary Henderson at 864-3443.

Farmington, Monday, Aug. 16: The Old Crow Band performs, 7:30 to 9 p.m., park across from the court house, Main Street.

Stratton/Eustis, Friday through Sunday, Aug. 20 through 22: Community wide Muscular Dystrophy benefit. Casino night, games for entire family, live entertainment, barbecue, street dance, 50/50 raffle, auctions and more. Sponsored by Flagstaff Area Business Association.

Farmington, Monday, Aug. 23: The Old Crow Band performs, 7:30 to 9 p.m., park across from the court house, Main Street.

Farmington, Monday, Aug. 30: The Old Crow Band performs, 7:30 to 9 p.m., park across from the court house, Main Street.

Oxford Hills area (Norway, Paris)

Bar Mills, through Saturday, July 17: Rollicking Musical Lampoon of the classic murder mystery genre, 7:30 p.m., Saco River Grange Hall. Admission: $12; students and seniors $10. For reservations call 929-5412.

Paris, through Thursday, Aug 5: McLaughlin Foundation children’s summer “Backyard Explorer’s” program for children grades 1 through 5, 9 a.m. to noon, McLaughlin Gardens, 97 Main St. Fees for one class: nonmembers, $10; family members, $8. Fees for two classes in same week: nonmembers, $18; family members, $14. Full summer tuition of 12 classes: nonmembers, $100; family members, $78.

Bridgton, Friday, July 16: Public Library summer activities, Mother Goose time for babies and toddlers, 10:30 a.m.

Harrison, Friday, July 16: Harrison Old Home Days events: Lions Club chicken barbecue and lobster feed from 4 to 7 p.m.; food booth opens, registration for the junior parade for ages toddler to 12, and midway and raffle booth opens at 5:30 p.m.; casino tent opens at 8 p.m., Rick Albert & The O Street Band on stage at 8 p.m.; 50/50 raffle 10:30 p.m.

Harrison, Friday, July 16: Deertrees Theatre and Cultural Center presents Fred Garbo and the Incredible Inflatable Theatre, 8 p.m., Deertrees Road. Admission: $16/$8.

Bridgton, Friday, July 16: Story time and crafts for children over three, 11:00 a.m., Public Library.

Bridgton, Friday, July 16: Live music concert, noon to 1 p.m., Public Library lawn.

Otisfield, Friday, July 16: Variety show “Oh! Otisfield” with Virginia Noble of Otisfield accompanist, 8 p.m., Spurr’s Corner Church, Route 121. $6 includes dessert selections. FMI or tickets: 627-8020. Sponsored by church teens. Proceeds benefit a trip to Phoenix, Arizona for attendance at the Life Youth Conference.

Oxford, Friday and Saturday, July 16 and 17: Yard and bake sale, 10 a.m. each morning, Oxford Plains, Route 26. Benefit for Maine Country Music Association award show. FMI or to donate items: contact Lillian at 743-2641.

Bethel, Saturday, July 17: Mahoosuc Arts Council presents Mollyockett Day, 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.,on the Common. Parade, art and crafts, food, races, entertainment, frog jumping, fiddlers contest and fireworks. FMI: 824-3575.

Bethel, Saturday, July 17: Fourth annual Telstar High School car show, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission: $5 for car, driver & one passenger; spectators are $2 for adults, $1 for students. Voting stops at 12:30 p.m.; trophies awarded at 2 p.m. FMI: 824-2328, 824-2029 or 824-2288.

Bolsters Mills, Saturday, July 17: Chicken pie supper, 5 and 6 p.m.; third seating to follow as needed, Bolsters Mills United Methodist Church. Adults, $7; children under 12, $3. Reservations accepted by calling 583-9024 on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; confirmation only, do not leave a message. Proceeds for the building fund.

Casco, Saturday, July 17: Benefit supper and dance for Gordon and Lolalee Dillingham, Crooked River Campground, Route 302, Sebago Lake State Park Road. Baked bean supper, 4 to 5 p.m.; dance, 5 to 9 p.m. Supper, $6, adults; $3 age 12 and under; dance, $10 each. 50/50, raffles. Country Travelers Band with MCMA Hall of Famer Ginger Mae Dyer and Jim Palmer. FMI: Kathy, 655-5383; Lorelei, 890-4871. Monetary donations to Yogi Fund to Clarence and Sally Latham, P.O. Box 39, Greene, ME 04236 or call 946-5377.

East Oxford, Saturday, July 17: Bowhunter’s education course, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Paine Road. Applicants for Maine archery license must show proof of having successfully completed a bowhunter education course or having held an adult archery license after 1979. Free. FMI contact Art Bellwood at 539-2322 or Perry Edwards at 743-6290.

Harrison, Saturday, July 17: Deertrees Theatre presents the Italian Heritage Band, 4 and 8 p.m., Cultural Center, Deertrees Road. Tickets: Adults, $12; children, $5; available at Books and Things, Bethel, The Cool Moose, Bridgton, The Fare Share, Norway, and the box office; open one hour before the show. Free parking. Handicap accessible.

Harrison, Saturday, July 17: Chicken pie supper, 5 and 6 p.m., Bolster’s Mills United Methodist Church. Adults, $7; children under 12, $3. Menu includes potato, vegetable, dessert and beverage. Reservations by confirmation only by calling 583-9024; no messages. Handicapped accessible.

Paris, Saturday, July 17: Paris Hill Founder’s Day 26th annual celebration featuring Robert Bahre’s classic car collection; horse and wagon tours of the old village by HowLin Farms, tour of old jail, fine crafters, collectors, vendors, historic displays, antique doll and toy collection, food and much more. Cost to view car, doll and toy exhibit: adults, $8; children under 12, $2. FMI: 743-2980.

Stoneham, Saturday, July 17: Thrift shop and bake sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donations welcome and can be left at Stoneham Church.

Waterford, Saturday, July 17: Waterford World Fair Association summer season dance, 8 p.m. to midnight, at the Fairgrounds, North Waterford. $8 per person. Live band music, refreshments on sale.

West Paris, Saturday, July 17: Public supper, 5 to 6 p.m., Grange Hall. Adults, $6; children under 12, $3. Sponsored by West Paris Grange 298.

Harrison, Monday, July 19: Deertrees Theatre presents Encore/Coda Chamber Orchestra, 8 p.m., Cultural Center, Deertrees Road. Tickets: $12; available at Books and Things, Bethel, The Cool Moose, Bridgton, The Fare Share, Norway, and the box office; open one hour before the show. Free parking. Handicapped accessible.

Paris, Wednesday, July 21: Rally for a Cure cancer benefit, tee time at 8:30 a.m., Paris Hill Country Club, Paris Hill Road. FMI: 743-2371.

Waterford, Wednesday, July 21: Summer breakfast, 7:30 to 10 a.m., Wilkins Community House, Plummer Hill Road, behind the village green. Adults, $4.50; children 5 to 10, $2.50; under 5, free. Menu includes scrambled eggs, pancakes, bacon, sausage, juice, coffee, muffins and doughnuts.

Sumner, Thursday, July 22: Tai Ji Qi Gong series in the gardens at Hedgehog Hill Farm instructed by Betsey Foster, MPH. Ancient Chinese breathing techniques promote sense of relaxation and enhance internal energy. FMI: 875-2426.

Bridgton, Friday, July 23: Public Library summer activities, Mother Goose time for babies and toddlers, 10:30 a.m.

Bridgton, Friday, July 23: Story time and crafts for children over three, 11:00 a.m., Public Library.

Bridgton, Friday, July 23: Live music concert, noon to 1 p.m., Public Library lawn.

Harrison, Friday, July 23: Deertrees Theatre presents the Don Campbell Band, 8 p.m., Cultural Center, Deertrees Road. Tickets: $14; available at Books and Things, Bethel, The Cool Moose, Bridgton, The Fare Share, Norway, and the box office; open one hour before the show. Free parking. Handicapped accessible.

Berlin, N.H., Thursday, June 24: Susan Ferre Organist concert “The Organ as Story Teller-with aspects of the life of Christ,” 7 p.m., 155 Emery St. $10 at the door. Presented by the St. Kieran Community Center for the Arts. FMI: 752-1028.

Bryant Pond, Saturday, July 24: Book sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Whitman Memorial Library. Lawn sale tables available for $5 donation. FMI: contact librarian, Althea Hathaway during library hours on Tuesday, 1:30 to 5 p.m. or Thursday, 1:30 to 7 p.m.

Harrison, Saturday, July 24: Deertrees Theatre presents legendary singer/songwriter, Johnathan Edwards, 8 p.m., Cultural Center, Deertrees Road. Tickets: $20; available at Books and Things, Bethel, The Cool Moose, Bridgton, The Fare Share, Norway, and the box office; open one hour before the show. Free parking. Handicapped accessible.

Harrison, Saturday, July 24: House and garden tour. Advanced tickets, $10; day of tour, $12. Rain or shine. For tickets call Caswell Public Library at 583-2970. Benefit for new Harrison Village Library.

Stoneham, Saturday, July 24: Thrift shop and bake sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donations welcome and can be left at Stoneham Church.

Waterford, Saturday, July 24: Waterford World Fair Association summer season dance, 8 p.m. to midnight, at the Fairgrounds, North Waterford. $8 per person. Live band music, refreshments on sale.

Harrison, Thursday, July 29: Deertrees Theatre presents singer, Mad Agnes, 8 p.m., Cultural Center, Deertrees Road. Tickets: $14; available at Books and Things, Bethel, The Cool Moose, Bridgton, The Fare Share, Norway, and the box office; open one hour before the show. Free parking. Handicap accessible.

Harrison, Thursday, July 29: American Red Cross blood drive, 1 to 7 p.m., Calvary Church, Main Street. FMI: 1-800-482-0743.

Sumner, Thursday, July 29: Tai Ji Qi Gong series in the gardens at Hedgehog Hill Farm instructed by Betsey Foster, MPH. Ancient Chinese breathing techniques promote sense of relaxation and enhance internal energy. FMI: 875-2426.

Bridgton, Friday, July 30: Public Library summer activities, Mother Goose time for babies and toddlers, 10:30 a.m.

Bridgton, Friday, July 30: Story time and crafts for children over three, 11:00 a.m., Public Library.

Bridgton, Friday, July 30: Live music concert, noon to 1 p.m., Public Library lawn.

Bridgton, Friday, July 30: American Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Bus drive at Howell Laboratories, Route 117. FMI: 1-800-482-0743.

Harrison, Saturday, July 31:: Deertrees Theatre presents The New Black Eagles Jazz Band, 8 p.m., Cultural Center, Deertrees Road. Tickets: $18; available at Books and Things, Bethel, The Cool Moose, Bridgton, The Fare Share, Norway, and the box office; open one hour before the show. Free parking. Handicapped accessible.

Stoneham, Saturday, July 31: Thrift shop and bake sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donations welcome and can be left at Stoneham Church.

Waterford, Saturday, July 31: Waterford World Fair Association summer season dance, 8 p.m. to midnight, at the Fairgrounds, North Waterford. $8 per person. Live band music, refreshments on sale.

Harrison, Sunday, Aug. 1: Deertrees Theatre presents poetic lyricism and warm soprano vocals by Anni Clark, 7 p.m., Cultural Center, Deertrees Road. Tickets: $12; available at Books and Things, Bethel, The Cool Moose, Bridgton, The Fare Share, Norway, and the box office; open one hour before the show. Free parking. Handicapped accessible.

Paris, Sunday, Aug. 1: 22nd annual Maine Open Pee-Wee Golf Championship Tournament, Paris Hill Country Club, Paris Hill Road. FMI: 743-2371.

Waterford, Wednesday, Aug. 4: Summer breakfast, 7:30 to 10 a.m., Wilkins Community House, Plummer Hill Road, behind the village green. Adults, $4.50; children 5 to 10, $2.50; under 5, free. Menu includes scrambled eggs, pancakes, bacon, sausage, juice, coffee, muffins and doughnuts.

Harrison, Thursday and Friday, Aug. 5 and 6: Deertrees Theatre presents “A Little Out of the Light – A Musical Memoir” by Will Holt, 8 p.m., Cultural Center, Deertrees Road. Tickets: $18; available at Books and Things, Bethel, The Cool Moose, Bridgton, The Fare Share, Norway, and the box office; open one hour before the show. Free parking. Handicapped accessible.

Bridgton, Friday, Aug. 6: Public Library summer activities, Mother Goose time for babies and toddlers, 10:30 a.m.

Bridgton, Friday, Aug. 6: Story time and crafts for children over three, 11:00 a.m., Public Library.

Bridgton, Friday, Aug. 6: Live music concert, noon to 1 p.m., Public Library lawn.

Harrison, Saturday, Aug. 7: Deertrees Theatre presents Kruger Brothers with Barebones and Wildfires, 8 p.m., Cultural Center, Deertrees Road. Tickets: $16; available at Books and Things, Bethel, The Cool Moose, Bridgton, The Fare Share, Norway, and the box office; open one hour before the show. Free parking. Handicapped accessible.

Waterford, Saturday, Aug. 7: Waterford World Fair Association summer season dance, 8 p.m. to midnight, at the Fairgrounds, North Waterford. $8 per person. Live band music, refreshments on sale.

Harrison, Thursday and Friday, Aug. 12 and 13: Fifth annual Deertrees Theatre Festival presents “The Gin Game,” 8 p.m., Cultural Center, Deertrees Road. Tickets: $18; available at Books and Things, Bethel, The Cool Moose, Bridgton, The Fare Share, Norway, and the box office; open one hour before the show. Free parking. Handicap accessible.

Bridgton, Friday, Aug. 13: Public Library summer activities, Mother Goose time for babies and toddlers, 10:30 a.m.

Bridgton, Friday, Aug. 13: Story time and crafts for children over three, 11:00 a.m., Public Library.

Bridgton, Friday, Aug. 13: Live music concert, noon to 1 p.m., Public Library lawn.

Harrison, Saturday, Aug. 14: Deertrees Theatre presents Banjo Dan & the Mid-Nite Plowboys, 8 p.m., Cultural Center, Deertrees Road. Tickets: $18; available at Books and Things, Bethel, The Cool Moose, Bridgton, The Fare Share, Norway, and the box office; open one hour before the show. Free parking. Handicapped accessible.

Stoneham, Saturday, Aug. 14: Thrift shop and bake sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donations welcome and can be left at Stoneham Church.

Waterford, Saturday, Aug. 14: Waterford World Fair Association summer season dance, 8 p.m. to midnight, at the Fairgrounds, North Waterford. $8 per person. Live band music, refreshments on sale.

Harrison, Tuesday, Aug. 17: Deertrees Theatre presents Celtic music by Isla, 8 p.m., Cultural Center, Deertrees Road. Tickets: $14; available at Books and Things, Bethel, The Cool Moose, Bridgton, The Fare Share, Norway, and the box office; open one hour before the show. Free parking. Handicapped accessible.

Waterford, Wednesday, Aug. 18: Summer breakfast, 7:30 to 10 a.m., Wilkins Community House, Plummer Hill Road, behind the village green. Adults, $4.50; children 5 to 10, $2.50; under 5, free. Menu includes scrambled eggs, pancakes, bacon, sausage, juice, coffee, muffins and doughnuts.

Harrison, Thursday and Friday, Aug. 19 and 20: Fifth annual Deertrees Theatre Festival presents “The Journey of the Carcass,” 8 p.m., Cultural Center, Deertrees Road. Tickets: $18; available at Books and Things, Bethel, The Cool Moose, Bridgton, The Fare Share, Norway, and the box office; open one hour before the show. Free parking. Handicapped accessible.

Bridgton, Friday, Aug. 20: Public Library summer activities, Mother Goose time for babies and toddlers, 10:30 a.m.

Bridgton, Friday, Aug. 20: Story time and crafts for children over three, 11:00 a.m., Public Library.

Bridgton, Friday, Aug. 20: Live music concert, noon to 1 p.m., Public Library lawn.

Harrison, Saturday, Aug. 21: Deertrees Theatre presents The State Street Jazz Band, 8 p.m., Cultural Center, Deertrees Road. Tickets: $16; available at Books and Things, Bethel, The Cool Moose, Bridgton, The Fare Share, Norway, and the box office; open one hour before the show. Free parking. Handicapped accessible.

Harrison, Saturday, Aug. 21: Chicken pie supper, 5 and 6 p.m., Bolster’s Mills United Methodist Church. Adults, $7; children under 12, $3. Menu includes potato, vegetable, dessert and beverage. Reservations by confirmation only by calling 583-9024; no messages. Handicap accessible.

Stoneham, Saturday, Aug 21: Thrift shop and bake sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donations welcome and can be left at Stoneham Church.

Waterford, Saturday, Aug. 21: Waterford World Fair Association summer season dance, 8 p.m. to midnight, at the Fairgrounds, North Waterford. $8 per person. Live band music, refreshments on sale.

Harrison, Tuesday, Aug. 24: Deertrees Theatre and Cultural Center presents Innovata Brass, 8 p.m., Cultural Center, Deertrees Road. Tickets: $14; available at Books and Things, Bethel, The Cool Moose, Bridgton, The Fare Share, Norway, and the box office; open one hour before the show. Free parking. Handicapped accessible.

Harrison, Thursday and Friday, Aug. 27 and 28: Fifth annual Deertrees Theatre Festival presents “The Bible: The Complete Word of God (abridged),” 8 p.m., Cultural Center, Deertrees Road. Tickets: $18; available at Books and Things, Bethel, The Cool Moose, Bridgton, The Fare Share, Norway, and the box office; open one hour before the show. Free parking. Handicapped accessible.

Bridgton, Friday, Aug. 27: Public Library summer activities, Mother Goose time for babies and toddlers, 10:30 a.m.

Bridgton, Friday, Aug. 27: Story time and crafts for children over three, 11:00 a.m., Public Library.

Bridgton, Friday, Aug. 27: Live music concert, noon to 1 p.m., Public Library lawn.

Stoneham, Saturday, Aug. 28 Thrift shop and bake sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donations welcome and can be left at Stoneham Church.

Waterford, Saturday, Aug. 28: Waterford World Fair Association summer season dance, 8 p.m. to midnight, at the Fairgrounds, North Waterford. $8 per person. Live band music, refreshments on sale.

Harrison, Sunday, Aug. 29: Deertrees Theatre presents singer/seafarer/songwriter, Gordon Bok, 7 p.m., Cultural Center, Deertrees Road. Tickets: $16; available at Books and Things, Bethel, The Cool Moose, Bridgton, The Fare Share, Norway, and the box office; open one hour before the show. Free parking. Handicapped accessible.

Harrison, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 2, 3 and 4: Fifth annual Deertrees Theatre Festival presents “Tally’s Folly,” 8 p.m., Cultural Center, Deertrees Road. Tickets: $18; available at Books and Things, Bethel, The Cool Moose, Bridgton, The Fare Share, Norway, and the box office; open one hour before the show. Free parking. Handicapped accessible.

Bridgton, Friday, Sept. 3: Public Library summer activities, Mother Goose time for babies and toddlers, 10:30 a.m.

Bridgton, Friday, Sept. 3: Story time and crafts for children over three, 11:00 a.m., Public Library.

Bridgton, Friday, Sept. 3: Live music concert, noon to 1 p.m., Public Library lawn.

Stoneham, Saturday, Sept. 4: Thrift shop and bake sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donations welcome and can be left at Stoneham Church.

Waterford, Saturday, Sept. 4: Waterford World Fair Association summer season dance, 8 p.m. to midnight, at the Fairgrounds, North Waterford. $8 per person. Live band music, refreshments on sale.

Stoneham, Saturday, Sept. 11: Thrift shop and bake sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donations welcome and can be left at Stoneham Church.

Waterford, Saturday, Sept. 11: Waterford World Fair Association summer season dance, 8 p.m. to midnight, at the Fairgrounds, North Waterford. $8 per person. Live band music, refreshments on sale.

Harrison, Saturday, Sept. 18: Chicken pie supper, 5 and 6 p.m., Bolster’s Mills United Methodist Church. Adults, $7; children under 12, $3. Menu includes potato, vegetable, dessert and beverage. Reservations by confirmation only by calling 583-9024; no messages. Handicapped accessible.

Waterford, Saturday, Sept. 18: Waterford World Fair Association summer season dance, 8 p.m. to midnight, at the Fairgrounds, North Waterford. $8 per person. Live band music, refreshments on sale.

Stoneham, Saturday, Sept. 25: Thrift shop and bake sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donations welcome and can be left at Stoneham Church.

Waterford, Saturday, Sept. 25: Waterford World Fair Association summer season dance, 8 p.m. to midnight, at the Fairgrounds, North Waterford. $8 per person. Live band music, refreshments on sale.

Stoneham, Saturday, Sept. 16: Thrift shop and bake sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donations welcome and can be left at Stoneham Church.

Harrison, Saturday, Oct. 16: Chicken pie supper, 5 and 6 p.m., Bolster’s Mills United Methodist Church. Adults, $7; children under 12, $3. Menu includes potato, vegetable, dessert and beverage. Reservations by confirmation only by calling 583-9024; no messages. Handicapped accessible.

River Valley area (Rumford)

Dixfield, Friday, July 16: Lobster roll supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Dixfield Congregational Church. Menu includes coleslaw, potato salad, strawberry shortcake and beverage. Adults, $7; children under 12, $3.50. Takeout available by calling 562-4582.

Rumford, Friday, July 16: Public Library Summer Fest 2004 presents a picnic in the park with Meroby Elementary School media specialist Barbara Hammond, on Friday, noon. Bring your lunch and picnic blanket. Rain or shine.

Weld, Friday, July 16: Mount Blue State Park Evening Program presents guitarist and Rumford native, Jim Gallant, 7:30 p.m., Mount Blue State Park Amphitheater.

Bethel, Saturday, July 17: Mahoosuc Arts Council presents Mollyockett Day, 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.,on the Common. Parade, art and crafts, food, races, entertainment, frog jumping, fiddlers contest and fireworks. FMI: 824-3575.

Bethel, Saturday, July 17: Fourth annual Telstar High School car show, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission: $5 for car, driver & one passenger; spectators are $2 for adults, $1 for students. Voting stops at 12:30 p.m.; trophies awarded at 2 p.m. FMI: 824-2328, 824-2029 or 824-2288.

Mexico, Saturday, July 17: Second annual Mexico Metal Fest presents the performance of eight bands including four bands from the River Valley, 2:00 p.m., Recreation Park. In the event of rain, performance will be held in the Recreation Center.

Rumford Center, Saturday, July 17: Community Food and Treasures Sale, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Meeting House, Route 2. Clothing, antiques, holiday decorations, toys and homemade baked goods. Sponsored by Rumford Center Village Improvement Society.

Rumford Corner, Saturday, July 17: Pig roast, 5 p.m., Blazing Star Lodge, Route 232. Menu includes mashed potatoes, potato salad, macaroni salad, coleslaw, homemade bread and pies. Adults, $6; children under 12, $3. Takeout available. FMI: 364-4715.

Weld, Saturday, July 17: Webb Lake Association’s annual Lake Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Stowell’s Field, at the head of Webb Lake. Children’s games, children’s shirt painting, crafts, book sale, volleyball tournament, party boat rides, pig roast. Free. Open to the public. FMI: 585-2316.

Rumford Center, Sunday, July 18: Public ham dinner, noon to 1:30 p.m., Grange Hall 115. Adults, $6; children under 12, $3. Includes gingerbread.

Weld, Sunday, July 18: Webb Lake Association’s annual fishing contest, registration from 7 to 8 a.m.; fish must be brought in by 5 p.m., Dummer’s Beach. Prizes for three largest fish. $1 fee. FMI: 585-2316.

Rumford, Saturday, July 24: 133rd BN relief benefit, noon, VFW Hall. 50/50, bake sale, meatball subs and sandwiches, Chinese raffle, music by Jim Austin, Tateroke with Chuck and Sharon, dancing with the JUI band in the evening.

Lewiston area

Auburn, through Sunday, July 18: Liberty Festival Carnival, opens 6 p.m., weekdays; noon, weekends, Mount Auburn Ave, across from Wal-Mart. Admission: $1; under 8, free; daily unlimited ride special, $9. Proceeds for Liberty Festival. Spiderman visits on Saturday, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.; Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m.

Lewiston, Friday, July 16: Bookin’ It with Babies, 10 a.m., Public Library.

Lewiston, Friday, July 16: Advocates for Children “Cookies and Crafts,” 10 to 11 a.m., B Street Community Building, 57 Birch St., Suite 204. FMI: 783-3990.

Monmouth, Friday, July 16: Fundraiser for ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease) sponsored by the Theater at Monmouth. Half the proceeds from Shakespeare’s romantic comedy “As You Like It,” showing on July 16, will benefit ALS research. Tickets are $25 and can be ordered by calling the box office at 933-9999 by June 15.

Portland, Friday and Saturday, July 16 and 17: Maine Antiques Dealers Association’s 75th annual antiques show, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Racket and Fitness Center, 2445 Congress St., Route 22. $7 admission. Proceeds support grants to museums and programs relating to Maine’s history, traditions and decorative arts.

Auburn, Saturday, July 17: Indoor yard sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Danville Junction Grange. Soup and sandwich luncheon served at noon.

Casco, Saturday, July 17: Benefit supper and dance for Gordon and Lolalee Dillingham, Crooked River Campground, Route 302, Sebago Lake State Park Road. Baked bean supper, 4 to 5 p.m.; dance, 5 to 9 p.m. Supper, $6, adults; $3 age 12 and under; dance, $10 each. 50/50, raffles. Country Travelers Band with MCMA Hall of Famer Ginger Mae Dyer and Jim Palmer. FMI: Kathy, 655-5383; Lorelei, 890-4871. Monetary donations to Yogi Fund to Clarence and Sally Latham, P.O. Box 39, Greene, ME 04236 or call 946-5377.

Gray, Saturday, July 17: Maine Wildlife Park Wildlife Days present a display featuring the wild turkey by the Maine Chapter of the Wild Turkey Federation and a bow hunting display by the Maine Bow Hunters Association, Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. Park admittance: Adults, $5; seniors, $4; children 5 to 12, $3.25, under 3, free. Park hours: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit the park, its wildlife and programs. FMI: 657-4977.

Gray, Saturday, July 17: Longaberger basket bingo, noon, American Legion Post 86, Route 100. $10, advance; $13, at door. FMI and advance tickets contact Carol Coy at 345-2001 or Robyn Davie at 998-3248.

Lewiston, Saturday, July 17: Greek dinner, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 155 Hogan Road. Adults, $8; children under 13, $4. Menu includes Athenian chicken or baked haddock, Greek salad, rice pilaf, Greek-style green beans, Greek dessert and coffee, tea or soda. FMI: 783-6795 or contact Chris Karagiannes at 622-0027.

Monmouth, Saturday, July 17: Baked bean and casserole supper, 5 to 6 p.m., Masonic Hall. Adults, $5; children under 12, $2.50. Menu includes salad, dessert and beverages.

New Gloucester, Saturday, July 17: Growing lavender and knife sharpening workshops at Shaker Village, 707 Shaker Road. $40 per workshop. Preregistration required by calling 926-4597.

New Gloucester, Saturday, July 17: All-you-can-eat smorgasbord and chicken pie sale, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Grange Hall, Route 26. Adults, $6; children under 12, $3. Includes beans, casseroles, breads, salads, desserts, hot and cold beverages, and more. Chicken pies are $7 each or 2/$12 and can be reserved by calling 998-2586 or pick up at hall between 4 and 7 p.m., while they last.

New Gloucester, Saturday, July 17: Bean supper, 5 to 6 p.m., AMVETS Post 6. Adults, $6; children under 12, $2; under 6, free. Menu includes biscuits, coleslaw, brown bread, hot dogs, American chop suey, homemade pies.

Pownal, Saturday, July 17: Baked bean supper, 5 and 6 p.m., Pownal Center Congregational Church. Adults, $6; children under 12, $3. Menu includes potato salad, coleslaw, spaghetti, rolls, pies and cakes.

Raymond, Saturday, July 17: Pot roast supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Raymond Village Community Church. Adults, $6.50; children under 12, $3; under 5, free. Menu includes mashed potatoes, string beans, carrots, rolls, dessert and beverages. Handicapped accessible. FMI: 655-7749.

Winthrop, Saturday, July 17: Annual flea market and bake sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Winthrop Center Friends Church hall, 219 Winthrop Road, Route 135 South. To donate items, call Maggie at 395-4790.

Lewiston, Sunday, July 18: Lewiston Singles Club dance, 7 to 11 p.m., C & J Hall, 711 Webster St. $8/$7. Music by Wild Horse.

Poland, Sunday, July 18: Roast pork dinner, noon, Excelsior Grange Hall, 446 Harris Hill Road. Adults, $6; children under 12, $2.50. Complete meal includes beverage and dessert. Handicapped accessible.

Lewiston, Monday, July 19: Bookin’ It with Babies, 10 a.m., Public Library.

Lewiston, Monday, July 19: Advocates for children play group, 10 to 11 a.m., B Street Community Building, 57 Birch St., Suite 204. FMI: 783-3990.

Auburn, Tuesday, July 20: L/A Arts 2004 Music in the Parks concert featuring Blue Hill Brass Quintet, noon, Festival Plaza, Main Street. Free. Rain date: Wednesday, July 21. FMI: 782-7228 or 1-800-639-2919.

Lewiston, Tuesday, July 20: Preschool stories, 10 a.m., Public Library.

Lewiston, Tuesday, July 20: Family fun day, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Thorncrag Bird Sanctuary, East Avenue entrance. Limited transportation from Advocates for Children will leave at 9:45 a.m. Free. Registration required by calling 783-3990. Note: no bathrooms available.

Auburn, Wednesday, July 21: Auburn Public Library presents a kids and family sing-along with Bob McLeod, 2 p.m., APL, Auburn Mall. FMI: 782-3191.

Auburn, Wednesday, July 21: Educational lecture “Geomorphology of Area Lakes” by Roy Farnsworth, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Brackett Environmental Center, 24 Maple Hill Road. Sponsored by the Maine Volunteer Lake Monitoring Program. FMI: 783-7733.

Greene, Wednesday, July 21: American Red Cross blood drive, 1 to 6 p.m., VFW Hall, West Main Street. FMI: 1-800-482-0743.

Lewiston, Wednesday, July 21: Lewiston Multi-Purpose and Auburn Recreation and Parks presents song and singing games from many cultures with guitar, banjo, autoharp, mandolin, harmonica and homemade percussion instruments, 10 a.m., Kennedy Park.

Lewiston, Wednesday, July 21: Countryside Dancers club night, free lessons from 6 to 7 p.m., regular lesson from 7 to 8 p.m.; dancing from 8 to 9:30 p.m., C & J Hall, 711 Webster St.

Lisbon Falls, Wednesday, July 21: Open Mic and Showcase presents singer/songwriter and Lewiston native, Jacinta, 7:30 p.m.; open mic at 6:30 p.m. and from 8:30 to 9 p.m., Lisbon Teen Center Coffee House, 32 Main St. All ages welcome. Free.

Greene, Thursday and Friday, July 22 and 23: Mac McHale and Emery Hutchins present “Two Old Friends,” songs from Ireland, the mountains and the sea, Thursday at 7 p.m.; Friday at 2 and 7 p.m., Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. Free. FMI: 946-5311 or visit http://ourworld.cs.com/sawyerfoundation.

Lewiston, Thursday, July 22: L/A Arts 2004 Music in the Parks concert featuring Port City Jazz, noon, Courthouse Plaza, Lisbon Street. Free. Rain date: Friday, July 23. FMI: 782-7228 or 1-800-639-2919.

Casco, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 23, 24 and 25: Maine Country Music Association’s second annual Crooked River Campground jamboree, Route 302, Sebago Lake State Park Road, watch for MCMA signs. $6 per person day pass; $25 per night camping fee. For show information call Lolalee at 674-2571. For camping information call Kathy at 655-5383.

Lewiston, Friday, July 23: Bookin’ It with Babies, 10 a.m., Public Library.

Lewiston, Friday, July 23: Advocates for Children “Cookies and Crafts,” 10 to 11 a.m., B Street Community Building, 57 Birch St., Suite 204. FMI: 783-3990.

Portland, Friday, July 23: Dance, 7 to 11 p.m., Portland Elks Lodge, Congress Street. Free. Music by Vintage.

Auburn, Saturday, July 24: Miniature golf and par 3 tournament, Roy’s Driving Range, Route 4. 18 hole miniature golf session 1 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., registration at 8:30 a.m., $7; session 2 from 10:30 a.m. to noon, registration at 10 a.m., $7; 9 hole par 3 shot gun start from 9 a.m. to noon, registration at 8:30 a.m., $15. Sponsored by Norwich House. Benefit for parenting or pregnant disadvantaged women and their children. FMI: 777-3300 or contact Heather-Lynn Clifford at 795-4050 ext. 120.

Gray, Saturday, July 24: Maine Wildlife Park Wildlife Days for the Public presents the art of taxidermy with Randy’s Taxidermy, Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. Park admittance: Adults, $5; seniors, $4; children 5 to 12, $3.25, under 3, free. Park hours: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit the park, its wildlife and programs. FMI: 657-4977.

Gray, Saturday, July 24: Baked bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m., First Congregational Church, Route 115. Adults, $6; children under 12, $2. Menu includes salads, homemade breads and desserts. Handicapped accessible. FMI: contact 657-4279; 657-3279 on day of supper.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, July 24: Baked bean and ham supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Lisbon Methodist Church, School Street. Adults, $5.50; children, $2. Sponsored by the Methodist women.

New Gloucester, Saturday, July 24: Drawer construction workshop at Shaker Village, 707 Shaker Road. $25. Pre-registration required by calling 926-4597.

Poland Spring, Saturday, July 24: Art Show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Poland Spring Resort, Route 26. Rain date Sunday, July 25. Sponsored by the Poland Spring Preservation Society. FMI: 998-4142.

Richmond, Saturday, July 24: Used book sale and children activities, 9 a.m. to noon, Isaac F. Umberhine Public Library, 82 Main St.

Lewiston, Sunday, July 25: Lewiston Singles Club dance, 7 to 11 p.m., C & J Hall, 711 Webster St. $8/$7. Music by Steve and the Good Ole Boys.

Manchester, Sunday, July 25: Antique show and sale plus craft and collectable show, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Grange Hall, Route 202, Lewiston Road. Admission, $1.50. Sponsored by Manchester Grange 172. FMI about antique show: contact Ruth Daggett at 623-3436; about craft and collectable show: contact Anne Whitman at 622-1338.

Gray, Monday, July 26: American Red Cross blood drive, 12:30 to 7 p.m., Saint Gregory Parish Hall, 24 North Raymond Rd. FMI: 1-800-482-0743.

Lewiston, Monday, July 26: Bookin’ It with Babies, 10 a.m., Public Library.

Lewiston, Monday, July 26: Advocates for children play group, 10 to 11 a.m., B Street Community Building, 57 Birch St., Suite 204. FMI: 783-3990.

Auburn, Tuesday, July 27: L/A Arts 2004 Music in the Parks concert featuring singer/songwriter, Sarah Cox, noon, Festival Plaza, Main Street. Free. Rain date: Wednesday, July 28. FMI: 782-7228 or 1-800-639-2919.

Lewiston, Tuesday, July 27: Preschool stories, 10 a.m., Public Library.

Portland, Tuesday, July 27: ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) night with the Portland Seadogs. Tickets are $6 and can be purchased by calling 1-866-257-6663. Half of proceeds for ALS Association. FMI: visit www.alsanne.org.

Auburn, Wednesday, July 28: Lewiston Multi-Purpose and Auburn Recreation and Parks presents a family-oriented ventriloquist and magic show with Dana and Friends, 10 a.m., Auburn Tot Lot. Sponsored by Pike Industries.

Auburn, Wednesday, July 28: Family nature/ecology walk, 9:30 a.m., Auburn Land Lab. Sponsored by Auburn Public Library. FMI: 782-3191.

Lewiston, Wednesday, July 28: Countryside Dancers WILL NOT have their club night at C & J Hall, 711 Webster St. this week. Dancing in the street at the Prelude on Thursday, July 29.

Turner, Wednesday, July 28: American Red Cross blood drive, 2 to 7 p.m., Masonic Hall, Weston Street. FMI: 1-800-482-0743.

Lewiston, Thursday, July 29: L/A Arts 2004 Music in the Parks concert featuring Boral Tordu (Franco), noon, Courthouse Plaza, Lisbon Street. Free. Rain date: Friday, July 30. FMI: 782-7228 or 1-800-639-2919.

Lewiston, Friday, July 30: Bookin’ It with Babies, 10 a.m., Public Library.

Lewiston, Friday, July 30: Advocates for Children “Cookies and Crafts,” 10 to 11 a.m., B Street Community Building, 57 Birch St., Suite 204. FMI: 783-3990.

Bath, July 31 through Sept. 11: Art quilt exhibit featuring works by local artists, Tuesday’s through Saturday’s, noon to 4 p.m., Chocolate Church Art Center. FMI: 666-3162.

Harpswell, Saturday, July 31: Annual chicken barbecue, 5 to 7 p.m., Elijah Kellogg Church, 917 Harpswell Neck Road. Rain or shine. FMI: 865-2280.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, July 31: Baked bean supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Masonic Hall, Oak Street. $5 donation. Sponsored by the Masonic Social Club of Ancient York 155.

New Gloucester, Saturday, July 31: Heirloom herbal wreath and ornaments workshop at Shaker Village, 707 Shaker Road. $30. Pre-registration required by calling 926-4597.

West Bowdoin, Saturday, July 31: Public baked bean supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., West Bowdoin Parish Hall. Adults, $5.50; children under 12, $2.75; preschool, free. Sponsored by the Woodlawn Cemetary Association.

Winthrop, Saturday, July 31: Annual raspberry festival, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., East Winthrop Baptist Church, Route 202. Waffles, muffins, shortcake, pies, ice cream sundaes, hot dogs, chips, beverages, pony rides and balloons for children. Proceeds for youth ministries. FMI: contact Darlene Tripp at 377-7004.

Brunswick, Sunday, Aug. 1: Second annual Saltwater Music Festival, 1 p.m., Thomas Point Beach. Gates open at noon. $25 in advance; $35 at the gate; children under 14 are free. For tickets call 1-888-757-SALT. FMI: call Sorcha Cribben-Merrill at 873-2663, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.saltfest.com.

Scarborough, Sunday, Aug. 1: Maine Country Music Association’s annual picnic at Bud’s, noon to 5 p.m., 27 Running Hill Road. Adults, $7; seniors and members, $6; children under 12, $3. Bring a hot dish, salad or dessert to share. Bring a chair. FMI: contact Bud at 839-4070.

Lewiston, Sunday, Aug. 1: Lewiston Singles Club dance, 7 to 11 p.m., C & J Hall, 711 Webster St. $8/$7. Music by Clary Hill.

Lewiston, Monday, Aug. 2: Advocates for children play group, 10 to 11 a.m., B Street Community Building, 57 Birch St., Suite 204. FMI: 783-3990.

Auburn, Tuesday, Aug. 3: L/A Arts presents a 2004 Music in the Parks concert featuring African percussion by Jordan Bennisan, noon, Festival Plaza, Main St. Free. Rain date: Wednesday Aug. 4. FMI: 782-7228 or 1-800-639-2919.

Auburn, Wednesday, Aug.4: Lewiston Multi-Purpose and Auburn Recreation and Parks presents Matica, a fun filled circus act with juggling, Chinese yo-yo and a six foot unicycle and gigantic rolling globe, 10 a.m., Festival Plaza. Sponsored by Auburn Hannaford.

Auburn, Wednesday, Aug. 4: Second annual “Fight Against Alzheimer’s Disease” golf tournament, 9:45 a.m.; registration, 9 a.m., Martindale Country Club, Beech Hill Road. Proceeds for Maine respites and research.

Lewiston, Thursday, Aug. 5: L/A Arts presents a 2004 Music in the Parks concert featuring country music by Don Campbell, noon, Courthouse Plaza, Lisbon Street. Free. Rain date: Friday, Aug. 6. FMI: 782-7228 or 1-800-639-2919.

Lewiston, Friday, July Aug. 6: Advocates for Children “Cookies and Crafts,” 10 to 11 a.m., B Street Community Building, 57 Birch St., Suite 204. FMI: 783-3990.

North New Portland, Saturday, Aug. 7: ATV and 4×4 truck pull, ATV weigh in at 8:30 a.m., pull at 10 a.m.; 4×4 weigh in at 10:30 a.m., pull at noon, North New Portland Fairgrounds. Adults, $5; under 12, free.

Pownal, Saturday, Aug. 7: Baked bean supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., North Pownal United Methodist Church, 851 Lawrence Road. Adults, $6; children, $3. Menu includes spaghetti, potato salad, coleslaw, brown bread, biscuits and homemade pies. FMI: contact Nancy at 688-4481 or Karen at 829-5470. Handicapped accessible.

Lewiston, Sunday, Aug. 8: Down East Country Music Association 24th annual awards show, 1:30 to 5:30 p.m.; doors open at 1 p.m., Holy Family Parish Hall, 607 Sabattus St. Adults, $8, $7 advance, $5 competitors; children under 12, $4, $3 advance, $2.50 competitors. FMI or to reserve tickets: 793-8884 or 539-2366.

Lewiston, Sunday, Aug. 8: Lewiston Singles Club dance, 7 to 11 p.m., C & J Hall, 711 Webster St. $8/$7. Music by Sounds Unlimited and John Plummer.

Lewiston, Monday, Aug. 9: Advocates for children play group, 10 to 11 a.m., B Street Community Building, 57 Birch St., Suite 204. FMI: 783-3990.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Aug. 10: Lewiston/Auburn SPD Parent Connections support group meeting, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Sandcastle Preschool, Howe Street. FMI: contact Melissa Buzza at 783-9786 or e-mail [email protected].

Lewiston, Wednesday, Aug. 11: MS support group meeting, 6 p.m., Lepage Conference Center, 99 Campus St. FMI: contact Marcia Akers at 998-4944.

Lewiston, Friday, Aug. 13: Advocates for Children “Cookies and Crafts,” 10 to 11 a.m., B Street Community Building, 57 Birch St., Suite 204. FMI: 783-3990.

Lewiston, Sunday, Aug. 15: Lewiston Singles Club dance, 7 to 11 p.m., C & J Hall, 711 Webster St. $8/$7. Music by Country Ladds.

Lewiston, Monday, Aug. 16: Advocates for children play group, 10 to 11 a.m., B Street Community Building, 57 Birch St., Suite 204. FMI: 783-3990.

Auburn, Tuesday, Aug. 17: L/A Arts presents a 2004 Music in the Parks concert featuring singer/songwriter, Tom Acousti, noon, Festival Plaza, Main St. Free. Rain date: Wednesday Aug. 18. FMI: 782-7228 or 1-800-639-2919.

Lewiston, Thursday, Aug. 19: L/A Arts presents a 2004 Music in the Parks concert featuring singer/songwriter, Dan Merrill, noon, Courthouse Plaza, Lisbon Street. Free. Rain date: Friday, Aug. 20. FMI: 782-7228 or 1-800-639-2919.

Lewiston, Friday, Aug. 20: Advocates for Children “Cookies and Crafts,” 10 to 11 a.m., B Street Community Building, 57 Birch St., Suite 204. FMI: 783-3990.

Lewiston, Sunday, Aug. 22: Lewiston Singles Club dance, 7 to 11 p.m., C & J Hall, 711 Webster St. $8/$7. Music by Wild Horse.

Lewiston, Monday, Aug. 23: Advocates for children play group, 10 to 11 a.m., B Street Community Building, 57 Birch St., Suite 204. FMI: 783-3990.

Auburn, Tuesday, Aug. 24: L/A Arts presents a 2004 Music in the Parks concert featuring acoustic folk due Cactus Highway, noon, Festival Plaza, Main St. Free. Rain date: Wednesday Aug. 25. FMI: 782-7228 or 1-800-639-2919.

Lewiston, Thursday, Aug. 26: L/A Arts presents a 2004 Music in the Parks concert featuring blues by Roundhouse, noon, Courthouse Plaza, Lisbon Street. Free. Rain date: Friday, Aug. 27. FMI: 782-7228 or 1-800-639-2919.

Lewiston, Friday, Aug. 27: Advocates for Children “Cookies and Crafts,” 10 to 11 a.m., B Street Community Building, 57 Birch St., Suite 204. FMI: 783-3990.

Lewiston, Sunday, Aug. 29: Lewiston Singles Club dance, 7 to 11 p.m., C & J Hall, 711 Webster St. $8/$7. Music by Steve and the Good Ole Boys.

Lewiston, Monday, Aug. 30: Advocates for children play group, 10 to 11 a.m., B Street Community Building, 57 Birch St., Suite 204. FMI: 783-3990.

Auburn, Tuesday, Aug. 31: L/A Arts 2004 Music in the Parks concert rock music by Alter Igor, noon, Festival Plaza, Main Street. Free. Rain date: Wednesday, Sept. 1. FMI: 782-7228 or 1-800-639-2919.

Lewiston, Sunday, Sept. 5: Lewiston Singles Club dance, 7 to 11 p.m., C & J Hall, 711 Webster St. $8/$7. Music by County Ladds.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Sept. 8: MS support group meeting, 6 p.m., Lepage Conference Center, 99 Campus St. FMI: contact Marcia Akers at 998-4944.

Lewiston, Sunday, Sept. 12: Lewiston Singles Club dance, 7 to 11 p.m., C & J Hall, 711 Webster St. $8/$7. Music by Bushwack.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 14: Lewiston/Auburn SPD Parent Connections support group meeting, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Sandcastle Preschool, Howe Street. FMI: contact Melissa Buzza at 783-9786 or e-mail [email protected].

Lewiston, Sunday, Sept. 19: Lewiston Singles Club dance, 7 to 11 p.m., C & J Hall, 711 Webster St. $8/$7. Music by Clary Hill.

Manchester, Sunday, Sept. 26: Antique show and sale plus craft and collectable show, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Grange Hall, Route 202, Lewiston Road. Admission, $1.50. Sponsored by Manchester Grange 172. FMI about antique show: contact Ruth Daggett at 623-3436; about craft and collectable show: contact Anne Whitman at 622-1338.

Lewiston, Sunday, Sept. 26: Lewiston Singles Club dance, 7 to 11 p.m., C & J Hall, 711 Webster St. $8/$7. Music by Wild Horse.

Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 2: Martindale Country Club annual benefit walk, 8:30 a.m.; registration, 7:30 a.m., Pettengill School. FMI: contact Virginia Starbird at 784-0108.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Oct. 12: Lewiston/Auburn SPD Parent Connections support group meeting, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Sandcastle Preschool, Howe Street. FMI: contact Melissa Buzza at 783-9786 or e-mail [email protected].

Lewiston, Wednesday, Oct. 13: MS support group meeting, 6 p.m., Lepage Conference Center, 99 Campus St. FMI: contact Marcia Akers at 998-4944.

Winthrop, Friday, Sept. 10: Fish chowder luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Winthrop Congregational Church. Adults, $5.50. Takeout available. Proceeds for the church. Handicapped accessible.

Winthrop, Friday, Oct. 8: Fish chowder luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Winthrop Congregational Church. Adults, $5.50. Takeout available. Proceeds for the church. Handicapped accessible.

Winthrop, Friday, Nov. 12: Fish chowder luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Winthrop Congregational Church. Adults, $5.50. Takeout available. Proceeds for the church. Handicapped accessible.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Nov. 16: Lewiston/Auburn SPD Parent Connections support group meeting, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Sandcastle Preschool, Howe Street. FMI: contact Melissa Buzza at 783-9786 or e-mail [email protected].

Lewiston, Tuesday, Dec. 14: Lewiston/Auburn SPD Parent Connections support group meeting, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Sandcastle Preschool, Howe Street. FMI: contact Melissa Buzza at 783-9786 or e-mail [email protected].