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

Phillips, Wednesday, Aug. 18: Phillips Shared Ministry will host a “golden oldies” singalong at 7 p.m. at the Congregational Church. The Shared Ministry Choir will perform and other local talent is welcome. Ice cream social follows. FMI: 639-3786.

Farmington, Friday, Aug. 20: Free nutrition education and canning demonstrations, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sandy River Farmers Market at the Better Living Center parking lot on Front Street. Offered by University of Maine Cooperative Extension and WIC. Held each Friday of August with various demonstrations: Salsa, Aug. 20, Jams and Jellies, Aug. 27.

Weld, Friday, Aug. 20: Movie “Stuart Little,” 8:00 p.m. or dusk, Mount Blue State Park amphitheater.

Chesterville, Saturday, Aug. 21: Baked bean supper, 4 to 6 p.m. Menu: baked beans, casseroles, chop suey, salads, biscuits, homemade pies. Adults, $6; children, $3.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, Aug. 21: Rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Moose Hill Freewill Baptist Church. Proceeds benefit church projects.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, Aug. 21: Out Music concert, 7 p.m. to midnight, Treat Memorial Library, Main Street. $7. Limited seating. Tickets available at Bull Moose. FMI: 897-6158.

New Sharon, Saturday, Aug. 21: Book sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Jim Ditzler Memorial Library. Paperback books, $2 a bag; hardcover books, $4 a bag. Some records available for 25 cents each. Proceeds benefit the library.

Phillips, Saturday, Aug. 21: Annual tub races start at 3 p.m. at Toothaker Pond as part of the Old Home Days celebration in Phillips. FMI: 639-5141 evenings.

Turner, Saturday, Aug. 21: Yard sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Turner Rescue, 158 Main St.

Weld, Saturday, Aug. 21: “Maine Black Bear Management” with wildlife biologist Scott Lindsey, 8:00 p.m., Mount Blue State Park amphitheater.

East Wilton, Sunday, Aug. 22: Gospel concert featuring Hyssong, 6 p.m., Union Church lawn. Freewill offering. Bring your lawn chair. Concert will be inside in event of rain.

Rangeley, Sunday, Aug. 22: Annual Mushroom Walk from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Wilhelm Reich Museum as part of the Natural Science Sunday Workshop series. No charge, all are welcome. FMI: 864-3443.

Farmington, Monday, Aug. 23: American Red Cross blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. at Mount Blue Assembly of God Church on Routes 2 and 4. FMI: Pastor Hays at 778-4249 or the Red Cross at 1-800-482-0743.

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.

New Sharon, Sunday, Aug. 22: Annual LEAP Golf Tournament, 1 p.m., Sandy River Golf Course. FMI: contact Marjorie Taylor, 778-3443 or Sarah Robinson, 779-0668.

Wilton, Sunday, Aug. 22: Concert on the lawn, 6 p.m., East Wilton Union Church. In the church in the event of rain. Freewill offering. FMI: 645-4297.

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

Bridgton, Wednesday, Aug. 25: American Red Cross blood drive, 1:30 to 7 p.m., Municipal Complex, 1 Chase Commons. FMI: 1-800-432-7376 or 1-800-482-0743.

Farmington, Friday, Aug. 27: Nutrition education and canning demonstration features jams and jellies, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sandy River Farmers Market, Better Living Center parking lot, Front St. Free. Offered by University of Maine Cooperative Extension and WIC.

Livermore, Saturday, Aug. 28: Theme dinner and barn dance, 5 p.m., dinner; 6:30 p.m., barn dance, Norland’s Living History Center. $25. Reservation only. FMI: 897-4366.

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

Livermore, Saturday, Aug. 28: Harvest supper and barn dance, 5 p.m., dinner; 6:30 p.m., barn dance, Norland’s Living History Center. $25. Reservation only. FMI: 897-4366.

Wilton, Sunday, Aug. 29: Concert on the lawn, 6 p.m., East Wilton Union Church. In the church in the event of rain. Freewill offering. FMI: 645-4297.

West Farmington, Saturday, Sept. 11: Contradance with Kennebec Highlands String Band and calling by Cynthia Phinney, 8 to 11 p.m.; 7:30 p.m. basic workshop, Grange Hall, Bridge Street. $5; $10 family maximum. FMI: 397-2241, [email protected], or www.starleft.org/dance.

Oxford Hills area (Norway, Paris)

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. Includes scrambled eggs, pancakes, bacon, sausage, juice, coffee, muffins and doughnuts. Last breakfast of the season.

Bridgton, Thursday, Aug. 19: “The Old Bridgton Mills and Power Sites” presentation with guest speakers Reg Fadden, George Leavitt and Henry Shorey, 7 p.m., Gibbs Avenue Museum.

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.

Paris, Thursday, Aug. 19: Paris Cape Historical Society’s Civil War talk by Paul Artlip, 7 p.m., Museum, 77 High St.

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 3 years, 11:00 a.m., Public Library.

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

Norway, Friday, Aug. 20: Writer’s Read, 7 p.m., Fare Share Commons, 447 Main St. Free. To sign up to read call Maya Best, 875-2512.

Paris, Friday, Aug. 20: Baked bean supper, sponsored by Ladies Circle, 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, South Paris. Adults, $6; under 12, $3. Baked beans, hot dogs, casseroles, salads, brown bread, rolls, pies.

Portland, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 20 and 21: Art Moves Dance Company of Norway performs “Unto You” at Portland Dances!, 8 p.m., John Ford Auditorium, Portland High School, Cumberland Avenue. Adults, $15; students, $5. FMI: contact Portland Ballet, 772-9671 or Art Moves, 743-5569.

Welchville, Friday, Aug. 20: Benefit potluck supper and dance, 4:30 to 6:30; dance follows supper, Staples Community Hall, Route 121. Supper: adults, $6; children under 12, $3; under 5, free; supper and dance, $20. Proceeds for Charles Howes family fire victims. FMI: 539-4275.

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. Includes potato, vegetable, dessert and beverage. Reservations by confirmation only by calling 583-9024; no messages. Handicap accessible.

Hartford, Saturday, Aug. 21: Public supper, 5:30 p.m., Town Hall, Route 140. Adults, $5, children under 12, $2.50. Bake sale at 4:30 p.m. Sponsored by Community Church Women’s Association.

Oxford, Saturday, Aug. 21: Grace Hour benefit supper, 5:30 to 6:45 p.m., Grace Fellowship Church, Poplar Street, off Aspen Avenue. $8/$4. Music follows supper. FMI: contact Pastor Floyd Waterhouse, 674-2733 or Pastor Dick Parsons, 539-9064.

Oxford, Saturday, Aug. 21: Lobster and Clambake, 3 to 7 p.m., Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School, under the tents. Rain or shine. $15; $13, advance. Includes corn french fries, soda and watermelon. FMI: contact Patty Rice, 743-7777 or Jon Kendrick, 744-0224.

Oxford, Saturday, Aug. 21: Oxford Historical Society yard and bake sale, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Kay House, 73 Pleasant Ave. Rain or shine.

South Paris, Saturday, Aug. 21: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. Proceeds for East Otisfield Baptist Church scholarship fund. FMI: 743-9832.

Stoneham, Saturday, Aug 21: Thrift shop and bake sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donations 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.

Welchville, Saturday, Aug. 21: Dance, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m., Emugene Staples Hall. Music by The Record Family and Chastity McKeen. Sponsored by Oxford Fire Dept. and Auxiliary. FMI: 539-4813.

West Paris, Saturday, Aug. 21: Public supper, 5 to 6 p.m., Grange Hall, Church Street. Adults, $6; children under 12, $3. Includes homemade desserts.

Locke Mills, Monday, Aug. 23: American Red Cross blood drive, 1 to 6 p.m., American Legion Hall, Gore Road. FMI: 1-800-432-7376 or 1-800-482-0743.

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 3 years, 11 a.m., Public Library.

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

Locke Mills, Saturday, Aug. 14: Old-fashioned dance, 8 to 11 p.m., benefit Greenwood Historical Society. Music by Richard Felt Orchestra. All welcome.

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.

South Paris, Tuesday, Aug. 31: American Red Cross blood drive, 1:30 to 7 p.m., Oxford Hills High School, Route 26. FMI: 1-800-432-7376 or 1-800-482-0743.

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 3 years, 11 a.m., Public Library.

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

Buckfield, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 3 and 4: Oddfellow Theater presents The Early Evening Show, 7:30 p.m; doors open, 7 p.m., Route 117. Adults, $10; seniors, $8; children under 12, $6. For tickets call Box Office, 336-3306 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. FMI: www.oddfellow.com.

Stoneham, Saturday, Sept. 4: Thrift shop and bake sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donations 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 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.

Harrison, Saturday, Sept. 21: 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 by confirmation: 583-9024 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.; do not leave a message. Handicapped accessible.

Stoneham, Saturday, Sept. 25: Thrift shop and bake sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donations 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 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)

Gorham, N.H., Wednesday, Aug. 18: Wednesday Nigh with a Ranger offers “Leave No Trace” presented by Conservation Educator Rob Fallon, 8 p.m., Appalachian Mountain Club’s Pinkham Notch Visitor Center. Free. Open to the public. FMI: 603-466-2713 or 603-466-2721. TTY: 603-466-2856.

Mexico, Wednesday, Aug. 18: Greater Rumford Area Ministers’ Pantry Service will serve a free lunch at noon at the town office.

Dixfield, Friday, Aug. 20: Countryfolk 2004 Cruise Night, 5 to 8 p.m. at Larry Bisbee’s Cabin Bandstand, Route 2, East Dixfield.

Rumford Center, Saturday, Aug. 21: Lufkin Museum of the Rumford Historical Society on Route 2 will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Bethel, Sunday, Aug.22: Mahoosuc Arts Council presents the Mollyockett Chorus, female barbershop harmonies, 4 p.m. at the Bandstand on the Bethel Common. Rain site, Bingham Auditorium, Church Street. Free to the public. FMI: 824-3575.

Locke Mills, Monday, Aug. 23: American Red Cross Blood drive, 1 to 6 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, Gore Road.

Lewiston area

Bath, through Sept. 11: Art quilt exhibit featuring works by local artists, Tuesdays through Saturdays, noon to 4 p.m., Chocolate Church Art Center. FMI: 666-3162.

Auburn, Wednesday, Aug. 18: The Auburn Community Band will present “Greatest Hits” at 7 p.m., Festival Plaza. Free. FMI: 784-0191.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Aug. 18: Countryside Dancers club night, free lessons, 6 to 7 p.m.; regular lesson, 7 to 8 p.m.; dancing, 8 to 9:30 p.m., C & J Hall, 711 Webster St.

Greene, Thursday and Friday, Aug. 19 and 20: Michael Perry will present a slide program, “Maine’s Allagash Wilderness Waterway,” 7 p.m. Thursday and 2 and 7 p.m. Friday, at Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. Free admission; doors open an hour before show. Air-conditioned. FMI: 946-5311.

Lewiston, Thursday, Aug. 19: “Music Together” program of music and movement for children birth to 4 with Sue Barre, 10 a.m., Public Library. Free. Space limited. Tickets required and available in the children’s room. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4.

Lewiston, Thursday, Aug. 19: L/A Arts’ 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.

Auburn, Friday, Aug. 20: L/A Arts presents Shakespeare’s “As You Like It,” 6 p.m., Great Falls Performing Arts Center, Academy and High streets. $5 donation. FMI: 782-7228, 1-800-639-2919 or visit www.laarts.org.

Lewiston, Friday, Aug. 20: Bookin’ It with Babies, 10 a.m., Public Library.

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, Friday, Aug. 20: American Red Cross blood drive, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sisters of Charity Health Lepage Center, 45 Golder St. FMI: 1-800-432-7376 or 1-800-482-0743.

Portland, Friday, Aug. 20: Dance, 7 to 11 p.m., Elks Lodge, Congress Street. Free. Music by Vintage.

Poland, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 20, 21 and 22: Amaizing corn maze, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Empire Road. FMI: 795-6744 or visit www.arap.org.

Sabattus, Friday, Aug. 20: Sammie Angel will perform from 7 to 11 p.m., American Legion Post 135. Admission, $5.

Bethel, Saturday, Aug. 21: Public supper, 5 p.m., Alder River Grange. Adults, $6; children under 13, $3. Includes smothered beef, mashed potatoes, corn on the cob, salads and pies.

Falmouth, Saturday, Aug. 21: Maine Audubon crafts guild show and sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Gilsland Farm Audubon Center. $3 donation. FMI: 781-2330 or visit www.maineaudubon.org.

Gray, Saturday, Aug. 21: Maine Wildlife Park Wildlife Days present wildlife chalk art contest, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. Rain date Sunday, Aug. 22. 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.

Monmouth, Saturday, Aug. 21: Bean and casserole supper, 5 to 6 p.m., Masonic Hall. Salads, desserts, coffee, punch. Adults, $5; under 12, $2.50.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Aug. 21: All you can eat smorgasbord, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Sabbathday Grange Hall, Route 26. Adults, $6; children under 12, $3. Includes beans, casseroles, breads, salads, homemade desserts, and hot and cold drinks.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Aug. 21: Bean supper, 5 to 6 p.m., AMVETS Post 6. Adults, $6; children under 12, $2; under 6, free. Includes biscuits, cole slaw, brown bread, hot dogs, American chop suey, and homemade pies.

Poland Spring, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 21 and 22: Lawn and food sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Poland Spring Academy. Donations welcome. FMI: 998-4566 or 539-4007.

Pownal, Saturday, Aug. 21: Baked bean supper, 5 and 6 p.m., Pownal Center Congregational Church. Adults, $6; children under 12, $3. Includes potato salad, cole slaw, spaghetti, rolls, pickles, pies and cakes.

Turner, Saturday, Aug. 21: Yard sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Turner Rescue, 158 Main St.

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, Sunday, Aug. 22: Gospel music by The Campbells, 5:30 p.m., First Assembly of God Church. FMI: 786-2636.

Sumner, Sunday, Aug. 22: “Saving Your Own Seeds” lecture and demonstration, 2 p.m., Hedgehog Hill Farm. Free. FMI: 388-2341, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.HedgeHogHillFarm.com.

Lewiston, Monday, Aug. 23: Bookin’ It with Babies, 10 a.m., Public Library.

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.

Lewiston, Monday, Aug. 23: Gospel music by Bob and Darleen Puffer, 6:30 p.m., Lighthouse Baptist Church, 39 Lincoln St.

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

Lewiston, Tuesday, Aug. 24: Preschool stories, 10 a.m., Public Library.

Auburn, Wednesday, Aug. 25: Auburn Public Library’s Kid’s Space music and movement led by Music Together leader Sue Barre, 9:30 a.m., APL location at the Auburn Mall. FMI: 782-3191.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Aug. 25: Countryside Dancers club night, free lessons, 6 to 7 p.m.; review of lessons, 7 to 8 p.m.; dancing, 8 to 9:30 p.m., C & J Hall, 711 Webster St.

Lewiston, Thursday, Aug. 26: L/A Arts’ 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.

Winthrop, Thursday, Aug. 26: American Red Cross blood drive, 1 to 6 p.m., Saint Francis Paris Hall, Lake Street. FMI: 1-800-432-7376 or 1-800-482-0743.

Brunswick, Friday, Aug. 27: Celtic harp concert with Deborah Friou and Julia Lane, 7:30 p.m., Unitarian Church, 13 Pleasant St. Adults, $10; elders and students, $8. FMI: 529-5438 or e-mail [email protected].

Lewiston, Friday, Aug. 27: Bookin’ It with Babies, 10 a.m., Public Library.

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.

Poland, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 27, 28 and 29: Amaizing corn maze, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Empire Road. FMI: 795-6744 or visit www.arap.org.

Sabattus, Friday, Aug. 27: Garage sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Maxwell-Gill Hall, 131 High St. FMI: 375-8111 or 375-4718.

Gray, Saturday, Aug. 28: Chicken barbecue, 5 and 5:45 p.m., Gray Congregational Church Parish House, Brown Street. Adults, $8; children under 12, $4. Includes baked potato, corn on the cob, biscuits, cakes and pies, punch and coffee. Takeout available.

Lisbon, Saturday, Aug. 28: Baked bean supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., VFW Post 9459. Adults, $5; children under 10, $2.50. Includes American chop suey, coleslaw, hot dogs, coffee, tea and desserts. FMI: 353-2152.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, Aug. 28: Baked bean and ham supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Lisbon Methodist Church, School Street. Adults, $5.50; children, $2.

Sabattus, Saturday, Aug. 28: Bean and casserole supper, 5 to 6 p.m.; entertainment with Sammie Angel, 7 to 11 p.m., Jacques Cartier Club, 14 Wales Road. $6, supper; $5, show; $10, supper and show. FMI: 375-6214.

Auburn, Sunday, Aug. 29: Last Generation gospel music concert, 5 p.m., Great Falls Plaza. Sponsored by First Assembly of God church.

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: Bookin’ It with Babies, 10 a.m., Public Library.

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’ 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, Tuesday, Aug. 31: Preschool stories, 10 a.m., Public Library.

Buckfield, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 3 and 4: Oddfellow Theater presents The Early Evening Show, 7:30 p.m; doors open, 7 p.m., Route 117. Adults, $10; seniors, $8; children under 12, $6. For tickets call Box Office, 336-3306 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. FMI: www.oddfellow.com.

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.

Lisbon, Saturday, Sept. 5: Labor Day barbecue, noon to 1:30 p.m., VFW Post 9459. Steak, $7; lobster, $9; twin lobsters, $15, surf and turf, $14. DJ from 2 to 7 p.m. FMI or reservations: 353-5291 or 353-4879.

Portland, Friday, Sept. 10: Dance, 7 to 11 p.m., Elks Lodge, Congress Street. Free. Music by Vintage.

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.

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

Portland, Friday, Sept. 24: Dance, 7 to 11 p.m., Elks Lodge, Congress Street. Free. Music by Vintage.

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.

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.