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

Rangeley, Monday, Aug. 1: Program “Flagstaff: The Drowning of a Village” presented by Author Ruey Baldwin, 7 p.m., Wilhelm Reich Museum’s Conference Center. Adults, $10; children under 12, $3. Tickets available at the museum and the Rangeley Chamber of Commerce. FMI: 864-3443 or e-mail [email protected].

Carrabassett Valley, Tuesday, Aug. 2: American Red Cross blood drive bus, 2 to 6:30 p.m., Sugarloaf USA Touring Center. FMI: 1-800-482-0743.

Dixfield, Tuesday, Aug. 2: Adult reading group, 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., Ludden Memorial Library. FMI: 562-8838.

Farmington, Tuesday, Aug. 2: Nordica Day concert with Richard Gammon, tenor, 7:30 p.m., Nordica Auditorium, UMF. Free. FMI: 778-2042.

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, Aug. 2: Silver and Gold perform, 7 p.m., at the Gazebo.

Wilton, Tuesday, Aug. 2: Summer lunch and listen program features a United States picture book reading by Tom Saviello, 11 a.m., Public Library.

Wilton, Tuesday, Aug. 2: Opening ceremonies for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial “The Moving Wall,” 7 p.m., Kineowatha Park. Memorial will be on display through Monday, August 8. FMI: 778-4726.

Livermore, Wednesday, Aug. 3: Summer family program features “Farm Life 1870” and “Games,” 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Norlands Living History Center, off Route 4. $3 per program. Bring picnic lunch. FMI: 897-4366.

Rangeley, Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 3 and 4: Rummage sale, 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday; 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Episcopal Church undercroft, Main Street. Clothes, household goods, boutique.

Wilton, Wednesday, Aug. 3: Classic Car Club’s cruise night, 6 to 8 p.m., Dutch Treat. Music, classic cars and bikes, 50/50 raffle and more.

Wilton, Wednesday, Aug. 3: International Fair and potluck with folk singer Adam Miller, 6 p.m., Public Library.

Rangeley, Thursday, Aug. 4: Book and bake sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Public Library. Proceeds support library projects.

East Dixfield, Friday, Aug. 5: Campfire country music jam session, 6 to 9 p.m., Countryfolk Music Theatre, Route 2. Free. Dancing follows from 9 to 11 p.m. FMI: Linda, 645-4752 or Larry, 645-4875.

Wilton, Friday, Aug. 5: Blueberry bazaar, 9 a.m., First Congregational Church, Main Street. Crafts, jewelry, baked goods, blueberry cake and coffee, plants and vegetables. Chicken barbecue follows at 5 p.m., adults, $7; children, $4, includes coleslaw, roll, blueberry cake or ice cream with blueberry sauce; take out available. FMI: 645-2535.

Wilton, Friday and Saturday, August 5 and 6: Wilton Blueberry festival, downtown Wilton. Chicken barbecue, blueberry pancake breakfast, blueberry and chili cook off, bazaars, craft and yard sales, boat tours, fireworks. Shuttle service available. For schedule of events visit http://www.route2.com/wbf.htm. FMI: 778-4726.

Wilton, Friday, Aug. 5: Yard sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wilton United Methodist Church. Muffins and coffee available. FMI: 645-2190.

Wilton, Friday, Aug. 5: St. Luke’s Episcopal Church’s blueberry festival lobster roll luncheon, 11 a.m., corner of High and School streets. Includes chips, homemade brownie and soft drink. Business delivery available in the Farmington/Wilton area. To order: call St. Luke’s, 645-2639 by 10 a.m. day of sale.

Wilton, Friday, Aug. 5: The 195th Army Band of the Maine Army National Guard in concert, 7 p.m., Nichols Expo, the old GH Bass building, Weld Street. FMI: 778-4726.

Canton, Saturday, Aug. 6: Chicken pie supper, 5 p.m until sold out, Ponemah Rebekah Lodge Hall. Adults, $6.50; children under 12, $4.50. Includes mashed potatoes, gravy, rolls, peas, carrots, coleslaw, cranberry sauce, beverage and pie. Takeout available.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, Aug. 6: Gazebo market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Town Gazebo. Produce, crafts, music. FMI: 897-3321.

Strong, Saturday, Aug. 6: Bean-hole bean supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Strong Beach, Porter Lake, or Forster Building in event of rain. Adults, $5; children under 11, $2.50; under 5, free. Includes beans, franks, salads, desserts, rolls and beverages. Sponsored by Porter Lake Association to support activities beneficial to the lake, its users and its environment.

Wilton, Saturday, Aug. 6: Blueberry festival doll carriage and bicycle parade features the theme “Patriotic,” registration 8 a.m.; parade line-up 8:30 a.m. Sponsored by the Farmington Emblem Club 460. FMI: contact Nancy Chase, 779-0752.

Wilton, Saturday, Aug 6: Quilt and rug show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., United Methodist Church. Luncheon features hot dogs, meatball subs, chicken salad, Lobster seafood salad, rolls and blueberry desserts. FMI: 645-2190.

Wilton, Saturday, Aug. 6: Public supper, 4 to 6 p.m., First Apostolic Church, Route 2. Adults, $5; children, $3. Includes baked beans, hot dogs, potatoes, salad and coleslaw, casseroles, beverages and dessert. Supports church building fund.

Wilton, Sunday, Aug. 7: Jack Libby and Friends concert, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., Dutch Treat. Free.

Rangeley, Monday, Aug. 8: Contra dance/concert and silent art auction, 7 p.m., Wilhelm Reich Museum Conference Center, Dodge Pond Road. Adults, $6; children, $3. FMI: 864-3907 or e-mail [email protected].

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, Aug. 9: Bing and Nancy Crosby perform, 6 p.m., at the Gazebo.

Livermore, Wednesday, Aug. 10: Summer family program presents “Livermore Frontier Stories” in the One-room Schoolhouse, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Norlands Living History Center, off Route 4. $3. Bring picnic lunch. FMI: 897-4366.

Wilton, Wednesday, Aug. 10: Classic Car Club’s cruise night, 6 to 8 p.m., Dutch Treat. Music, classic cars and bikes, 50/50 raffle and more.

East Dixfield, Friday, Aug. 12: Campfire country music jam session, 6 to 9 p.m., Countryfolk Music Theatre, Route 2. Free. Dancing follows from 9 to 11 p.m. FMI: Linda, 645-4752 or Larry, 645-4875.

Farmington, Saturday, Aug. 13: Franklin County Animal Shelter’s birthday bash, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Meetinghouse Park, Main Street. Bake sale to benefit shelter, craft and food vendors, face painting. FMI: 778-2638.

Farmington, Saturday, Aug. 13: Public supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church. Includes baked beans, casseroles, salads, biscuit and pie.

Farmington, Saturday, Aug. 13: Contradance with The Kennebec Highlands Band and John McIntire calling, 8 to 11 p.m., Grange Hall, Bridge Street, West Farmington. $5 per person; $10 family max. Free basic workshop at 7:30 p.m. FMI: 397-2241, e-mail [email protected], or visit www.starleft.org.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, Aug. 13: Gazebo market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Town Gazebo. Produce, crafts, music. FMI: 897-3321.

Livermore, through Sunday, Aug. 14: Reservations accepted for Norland’s “Meal, Laugh and Learn” program happening Friday, Aug. 19, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Norlands Living History Center’s Granite Library, off Route 4. $21 per person. Includes homemade meal in the farmer’s cottage. Followed by “Typical Day in School” in the one-room school house. Reservations required. FMI: 897-4366.

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, Aug. 16: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 6 p.m., Tri-Town Area Murray Hall, Route 4. FMI: 1-800-482-0743.

Livermore, Wednesday, Aug. 17: Summer family program features 19th Century crafts and games of the period, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Norlands Living History Center, off Route 4. $3 per program. Bring picnic lunch. FMI: 897-4366.

Wilton, Wednesday, Aug. 17: Classic Car Club’s cruise night, 6 to 8 p.m., Dutch Treat. Music, classic cars and bikes, 50/50 raffle and more.

East Dixfield, Friday, Aug. 19: Campfire country music jam session, 6 to 9 p.m., Countryfolk Music Theatre, Route 2. Free. Dancing follows from 9 to 11 p.m. FMI: Linda, 645-4752 or Larry, 645-4875.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, Aug. 20: Gazebo market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Town Gazebo. Produce, crafts, music. FMI: 897-3321.

Wilton, Saturday, Aug. 20: Inside yard sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wilson Grange Hall, East Wilton. Baked beans to go. Tables to rent for $10. FMI: 645-4848.

Farmington, Tuesday, Aug. 23: American Red Cross blood drive bus, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wal-Mart, Route 2. FMI: 1-800-482-0743.

Livermore, Wednesday, Aug. 24: Summer family program’s nature walk and Abenaki stories, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Norlands Living History Center, off Route 4. $3 per person. Bring picnic lunch. FMI: 897-4366.

Wilton, Wednesday, Aug. 24: Classic Car Club’s cruise night, 6 to 8 p.m., Dutch Treat. Music, classic cars and bikes, 50/50 raffle and more.

East Dixfield, Friday, Aug. 26: Campfire country music jam session, 6 to 9 p.m., Countryfolk Music Theatre, Route 2. Free. Dancing follows from 9 to 11 p.m. FMI: Linda, 645-4752 or Larry, 645-4875.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, Aug. 27: Gazebo market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Town Gazebo. Produce, crafts, music. FMI: 897-3321.