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

Livermore, though Friday, Aug. 12: Reservations for “Meal, Laugh and Learn” program happening Friday, Aug. 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Washburn-Norlands Living History Center. $21 per person. Includes country meal of chicken pot pie, pickled beets, coleslaw, and apple pie and ice cream. FMI: 897-4366.

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.

Livermore Falls, Friday, Aug. 12: Steve Bertrand with Country Gospel will perform, 6 p.m., at the Gazebo.

Rangeley, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 12 and 13: Quilt show, 6 to 8 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Congregational Church Barn. Sponsored by the Pieceful Pines Quilting Group.

Salem, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 12 and 13: Rummage sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday; 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Salem Community Building, Route 142. Hot dogs and drinks available. Benefit for Salem United Methodist Church’s building fund.

Weld, Friday, Aug. 12: Showing of movie “Alaska,” 8 p.m., Mount Blue State Park Amphitheater.

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.

Jay, Saturday, Aug. 13: Jay Historical Society’s open house, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., on Jay Hill. Tours of the homestead, display of Jay Hill circa 1840, hot dogs and beverages available, huge lawn sale under the tent.

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

Mount Vernon, Saturday, Aug. 13: Auction, 11 a.m., Lakeside in the Village. Rain or shine. Household goods, furniture, sporting goods, gift certificates. Lunch available and provided by the Beach Committee. FMI: 293-3773.

Rangeley, Saturday, Aug. 13: Auction, 10 a.m., Wilhelm Reich Museum Conference Center, Dodge Pond Road. Items available for viewing at 9 a.m. Donations welcomed. FMI: 864-3443.

Rangeley, Saturday, Aug. 13: Shriner’s parade, 1 p.m., Main Street. Free concert by Kora Shrine Band in Lakeside Park following the parade.

Rangeley, Saturday, Aug. 13: Program featuring author of “Blind Courage” Bill Irwin and Companion, 6 p.m., Rangeley Free Baptist Church.

Weld, Saturday, Aug. 13: Slide show “Hiking Kilimanjaro” with mountaineer Jim Albert, 8 p.m., Mount Blue State Park Amphitheater.

Livermore, Sunday, Aug. 14: Music at the Meeting House featuring vocals with Michael and Anita Linkenbach, 9:10 a.m., North Livermore Baptist Church.

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.

Rangeley, Sunday, Aug. 14: A “mushroom walk” will be the topic of the Wilhelm Reich Museum’s Natural Science Program, 2 to 4 p.m., on the museum grounds. Lead by Michaeline Mulvey and Ted Elliott of the Maine Mycological Society.

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, Aug. 16: Barry Wood and Guests perform, 6 p.m., at the Gazebo.

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.

Chesterville, Saturday, Aug. 20: Baked bean supper, 4 to 6 p.m., Grange Hall. Adults, $6; children, $3. Includes chop suey, casseroles, salads, biscuits and homemade pie.

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

Stratton, Saturday, Aug. 20: Flagstaff Area ATV Club’s fundraiser dinner, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Stratton-Eustis Community Building. Adults, $6; children under 10, $3. Includes baked beans, macaroni and cheese, chop suey, salads, rolls, pies and beverages.

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.

Farmington, Saturday, Aug. 27: Youth healthfest, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Franklin Memorial Hospital. Free dental screenings, bike safety rodeo, back pack checks with free school supplies for those who bring their backpack, vision screenings, sun safety, healthy snacks. Drawing for 4 free bicycles. Sponsored by the Healthy Community Coalition. FMI: 645-3136.

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

Jay, Saturday, Sept. 3: Chili cook-off, 1 to 6 p.m.; registration at noon, VFW Post 3335, 66 Jewell St. Free spectator admission; $10 per cook-off entrant. Food concessions and outside music. Cash prizes. Early reservation suggested. FMI: contact Janice, 897-2122.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, Sept. 3: Gazebo market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Town Gazebo. Produce, crafts, music. FMI: 897-3321.

Turner, Saturday, Sept. 3: Benefit yard sale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Goodwin Well and Water, Route 4, North Turner. Refreshments available. Sponsored by North Turner Presbyterian Church and more than 30 contributing families.

Farmington, Saturday, Sept. 10: Contradance with John Kuehne and Friends with Franois Neville calling, 8 to 11 p.m.; basic workshop 7:30 p.m., Farmington Grange, Bridge Street, West Farmington. FMI: 397-2241, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.starleft.org.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, Sept. 10: Gazebo market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Town Gazebo. Produce, crafts, music. FMI: 897-3321.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, Sept. 17: Gazebo market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Town Gazebo. Produce, crafts, music. FMI: 897-3321.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, Sept. 24: Gazebo market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Town Gazebo. Produce, crafts, music. FMI: 897-3321.

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

Oxford Hills area

Bar Mills, Friday and Sunday, Aug. 12 and 14: Dorreen’s Jazz New Orleans, 7:30 p.m., Saco River Grange Hall, 29 Salmon Falls Road. Adults, $15; students and seniors, $12. FMI: 929-6472.

Bethel, Friday, Aug. 12: Bridges to Health and Healing lecture, 7 p.m., Crescent Park Elementary School. Donations accepted. Features Message therapist Sharon Lyon presenting Chance Favors the Prepared Mind. FMI: 824-7031.

Bethel, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 12, 13 and 14: Sudbury Canada Days at Bethel Historical Society. Features “Hall Lecture,” old time crafts, art show, historical films, children’s parade and games, badminton and croquet tournaments, log drivers’ bean supper, open house at Lower Sunday River Schoolhouse, old-fashioned hymn sing at the Middle Intervale Meetinghouse. FMI: 824-2908 or 800-824-2910.

Harrison, Friday, Aug. 12: GreenLight TheatreWorks presents “The History of America (Abridged),” 8 p.m., Deertrees Theatre and Cultural Center, Deertrees Road. $20. Box office hours 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. FMI: 583-6747 or visit www.deertreestheatre.org.

Harrison, Saturday, Aug. 13: The Dave Rowe Trio, 8 p.m., Deertrees Theatre and Cultural Center, Deertrees Road. $18. Box office hours 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. FMI: 583-6747 or visit www.deertreestheatre.org.

Locke Mills, Saturday, Aug. 13: Old fashioned dance, 8 to 11 p.m., Town Hall. Music by the Richard Felt Orchestra. Benefit for Greenwood Historical Society.

Norway, Saturday, Aug. 13: Public supper, 4 to 6 p.m., Heywood Club clubhouse, corner of Crockett Ridge and Round the Pond roads. FMI: 743-7361.

Otisfield, Saturday, Aug. 13: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Spurrs Corner Church, 1005 Route 121.

Oxford, Saturday, Aug. 13: Flea market, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Oxford County Fairgrounds, Route 26. Buyers and sellers wanted. Inside and outside spaces. Benefits Agricultural Museum. FMI or to reserve space: 743-8422.

Oxford, Saturday, Aug. 13: Community and family fun day, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Hosanna Church, 109 Schoolhouse Road. Includes yard sale, concerts, movies, free blood pressure screenings, antique and muscle cars, food on the grill. FMI: 539-2295.

Paris, Saturday, Aug. 13: Yard sale, 7:30 a.m., First Congregational Church, 17 East Main St. Proceeds benefit the church ministry. FMI: 743-2437.

Paris, Saturday, Aug. 13: Paris Public Library book sale, 8 a.m. to noon, Fire Station, Pine Street, South Paris. FMI: 743-6994.

Paris, Saturday, Aug. 13: Inside yard and bake sale, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., West Paris Historical Society. FMI: contact Betty Jones, 674-2507 or David Ring, 743-6733.

South Paris, Saturday, Aug. 13: Benefit smorgasbord supper for fire victim Harley Stevens, 5 to 6:30 p.m., American Legion Hall, Church Street. Adults, $6; children under 12, $3. Sponsored by Post 72 Auxiliary and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9787 and Auxiliary. FMI: contact Marilyn Ramsay, 743-5723.

South Paris, Saturday, Aug. 13: Comedy and juggling with tienne, 8 p.m.; doors open 7:30 p.m., Celebration Barn, 190 Stock Farm Road, off Route 117 North. Adults, $10; children under 12, $8. FMI and tickets: 743-8452.

Stoneham, Saturday, Aug. 13: Pig roast, 4 to 6 p.m., Fire Station. Adults, $7; children under 11, $4. Sponsored by Stoneham Knight Riders.

Waterford, Saturday, Aug. 13: Public supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Fire Station, 366 Valley Road. Adults, $6; children under 12, $3. Proceeds benefit Fire Dept. Sponsored by the auxiliary.

Waterford, Saturday, Aug. 13: “Evening of Music” concert, 7:30 p.m., Waterford Congregational Church, Plummer Hill Road. $10. Proceeds for church programs.

Welchville, Saturday, Aug. 13: Smothered beef supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Oxford Grange. Adults, $6; children under 12, $3.

Bridgton, Sunday, Aug. 14: Open mike, 3 to 6 p.m., IC Unplugged at Cafe DeCarlo Internet Cafe and Espresso Bar. Free. FMI: 647-4596.

Hebron, Sunday, Aug. 14: Old home Sunday with guest speaker Harold Duff, 2 p.m., East Hebron Baptist Church. Music, refreshments, fellowship. FMI: 966-1902 or 966-3135.

Waterford, Sunday, Aug. 14: Concert featuring choir of 40 men and women, 9:30 a.m., Waterford Congregational Church, Plummer Hill Road.

West Paris, Sunday, Aug. 14: Open house, 2 to 4 p.m., Finnish American Heritage Center, Maple Street. Explore the museum, library and gift shop, videos and albums to view. Coffee and pastries available.

West Paris, Monday, Aug. 15: Open house, 6:30 p.m., West Paris Historical Society. Refreshments. FMI: 674-2507 or 890-3802.

Harrison, Tuesday, Aug. 16: The Downeast Brass, 8 p.m., Deertrees Theatre and Cultural Center, Deertrees Road. $14. Box office hours 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. FMI: 583-6747 or visit www.deertreestheatre.org.

Paris, Tuesday, Aug. 16: Christian Women United luncheon, 11:30 a.m., First Congregational Church, 17 East Main St. Followed by Speaker Sammie Angels. FMI and reservations: contact Pearl Anderson, 743-5724.

Waterford, Tuesday, Aug. 16: Baked bean and casserole supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., North Waterford Congregational Church. Adults, $7; children under 12, $3.50. Includes American chop suey, salads, brown bread rolls, beverages and homemade pie.

Gorham, N.H., Wednesday, Aug. 17: Program “The Greatest Good” presented by the White Mountain National Forest, 7:30 p.m., Pinkham Notch Visitor Center, Route 16. Free. Complimentary popcorn. FMI: 603-466-2713 or 603-466-2721.

Paris, Wednesday, Aug. 17: Concert in the park featuring the Horizon Band, 6 p.m., Moore Park, Park Street. Free. Bring picnic lunch.

Waterford, Wednesday, Aug. 17: Indoor yard sale, 7 a.m. to noon, Wilkins Community House basement, Plummer Hill Road.

Waterford, Wednesday, Aug. 17: Public breakfast, 7:30 to 10 a.m., Wilkins Community House, Plummer Hill Road. Adults, $5; children under 10, $3; under 5, free. Proceeds for community and grange projects.

Harrison, Thursday and Friday, Aug. 18 and 19: GreenLight TheatreWorks presents “Cliffhanger” by James Yaffee, 8 p.m., Deertrees Theatre and Cultural Center, Deertrees Road. $20. Box office hours 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. FMI: 583-6747 or visit www.deertreestheatre.org.

Bethel, Friday, Aug. 19: Grand opening of exhibit “Barn Again!” celebrating an American Icon, 1 to 4 p.m., Dr. Moses House Exhibition Hall. Organized by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service and the National Building Museum, with assistance from the National Trust for Historic Preservation. For schedule of events visit www.mainehumanities.org. FMI: 824-2908 or 1-800-824-2910.

Locke Mills, Friday, Aug. 19: Yard sale, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Locke Mills Union Church and Town Hall. FMI: contact Joyce Hathaway, 674-2259.

Lovell, Friday, Aug. 19: The Brick Church for the Performing Arts presents Vessel Recording artist Heather Pierson, 7 p.m., Performing Arts Center, 502 Christian Hill Road, Lovell Village. $8. FMI: 935-4505, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.heatherpierson.com.

South Paris, Friday, Aug. 19: Drew Richardson in vaudeville variety show “Help! Help!” 8 p.m.; doors open 7:30 p.m., Celebration Barn, 190 Stock Farm Road, off Route 117 North. Adults, $10; children under 12, $8. FMI and tickets: 743-8452.

Bridgton, Saturday, Aug. 20: Summer bazaar, 9 a.m., to 6 p.m., St. Joseph’s Church Parish Hall and Parish Center, 225 South High St. Plants, baked goods, crafts, jewelry, white elephant table, raffle, food and beverages. Sponsored by St. Joseph’s Women’s Guild.

Harrison, Saturday, Aug. 20: “After 135 Years, a Canal Boat Sails Again” historical event, noon, Head of Long Lake. Musket salute, town band, classic cars, boat parade at 3 p.m., block party at 5 p.m. Lunch and refreshments available. FMI: 583-2213.

Harrison, Saturday, Aug. 20: Doreen’s Jazz New Orleans, 8 p.m., Deertrees Theatre and Cultural Center, Deertrees Road. $20. Box office hours 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. FMI: 583-6747 or visit www.deertreestheatre.org.

Lovell, Saturday, Aug. 20: Arts and artisans fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., New Suncook Elementary School, Route 5. Free. Crafts, jewelry, blown glass, painterly art, pottery, woodenwares. Includes used book sale. Benefit for Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library.

South Paris, Saturday, Aug. 20: Rotary lobster and clambake dinner, 3 to 7 p.m., Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School, near tennis courts, Fair Street. $18, advance; $20, day of event. Includes one lobster, steamers, corn-on-the-cob, soda and watermelon. Tickets available at Western Auto or Lake Region Awards, Norway or contact Patty Rice, 743-7777 or Jon Kendrick, 774-0224.

South Paris, Saturday, Aug. 20: “A Life in Her Day” physical comedy and serious theater with Hilary Chaplain, 8 p.m.; doors open 7:30 p.m., Celebration Barn, 190 Stock Farm Road, off Route 117 North. Adults, $10; children under 12, $8. FMI and tickets: 743-8452.

Bethel, Sunday, Aug. 21: Mahoosuc Arts Council presents Castlebay Celtic Tunes, 4 p.m., Bethel Common Bandstand. Free. Rain site, Bingham Hall, Church Street. FMI: 824-3575.

Bridgton, Sunday, Aug. 21: Open mike, 3 to 6 p.m., IC Unplugged at Cafe DeCarlo Internet Cafe and Espresso Bar. Free. FMI: 647-4596.

West Paris, Sunday, Aug. 21: Open house, 2 to 4 p.m., Finnish American Heritage Center, Maple Street. Explore the museum, library and gift shop, videos and albums to view. Coffee and pastries available.

Locke Mills, Monday, Aug. 22: American Red Cross blood drive, 1 to 6 p.m., American Legion, Gore Road. FMI: 1-800-482-0743.

Harrison, Tuesday, Aug. 23: Celtic music with Isla, 8 p.m., Deertrees Theatre and Cultural Center, Deertrees Road. $14. Box office hours 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. FMI: 583-6747 or visit www.deertreestheatre.org.

Bridgton, Wednesday, Aug. 24: American Red Cross blood drive, 1:30 to 7 p.m., Municipal Complex, 1 Chase Commons. FMI: 1-800-482-0743.

Waterford, Wednesday, Aug. 24: Indoor yard sale, 7 a.m. to noon, Wilkins Community House basement, Plummer Hill Road.

Harrison Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 25, 26 and 27: GreenLight TheatreWorks presents “Marriage Play,” 8 p.m., Deertrees Theatre and Cultural Center, Deertrees Road. $20. Box office hours 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. FMI: 583-6747 or visit www.deertreestheatre.org.

South Paris, Friday, Aug. 26: Eccentric performing workshop show, 8 p.m.; doors open 7:30 p.m., Celebration Barn, 190 Stock Farm Road, off Route 117 North. Adults, $8; children under 12, $6. FMI and tickets: 743-8452.

Norway, Saturday, Aug. 27: “A Night of Lyrical and Powerful Music” with Maine artists Kate Schrock and Mary Uke, 7:30 p.m., Fare Share Commons, 447 Main St. $12, advance; $15, at the door. Seating is limited. For tickets: 838-6950. FMI: visit www.kateschrock.com and www.maryukelady.com.

South Paris, Saturday, Aug. 27: Julie Goell in “Georges Bizet is Dead,” 8 p.m.; doors open 7:30 p.m., Celebration Barn, 190 Stock Farm Road, off Route 117 North. Adults, $10; children under 12, $8. FMI and tickets: 743-8452.

Waterford, Saturday, Aug. 27: Indoor yard sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wilkins Community House basement, Plummer Hill Road.

Bridgton, Sunday, Aug. 28: Open mike, 3 to 6 p.m., IC Unplugged at Cafe DeCarlo Internet Cafe and Espresso Bar. Free. FMI: 647-4596.

West Paris, Sunday, Aug. 28: Open house, 2 to 4 p.m., Finnish American Heritage Center, Maple Street. Explore the museum, library and gift shop, videos and albums to view. Coffee and pastries available.

Bridgton, Monday, Aug. 29: American Red Cross blood drive, 1:30 to 7 p.m., Oxford Hills High School Cafetorium, Route 26. FMI: 1-800-482-0743.

Harrison, Thursday through Sunday, Sept. 1 through 4: GreenLight TheatreWorks presents “Sight Unseen,” 8 p.m., Deertrees Theatre and Cultural Center, Deertrees Road. $20. Box office hours 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. FMI: 583-6747 or visit www.deertreestheatre.org.

Oxford, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 2 and 3: Yard sale, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oxford Advent Christian Church, Route 26. No early birds. Proceeds for scholarships to Advent Christian Campground youth camps.

South Paris, Saturday, Sept. 3: “The Push Workshop” workshop show, 8 p.m.; doors open 7:30 p.m., Celebration Barn, 190 Stock Farm Road, off Route 117 North. Adults, $8; children under 12, $6. FMI and tickets: 743-8452.

Bridgton, Sunday, Sept. 4: Open mike, 3 to 6 p.m., IC Unplugged at Cafe DeCarlo Internet Cafe and Espresso Bar. Free. FMI: 647-4596.

Bridgton, Sunday, Sept. 11: Open mike, 3 to 6 p.m., IC Unplugged at Cafe DeCarlo Internet Cafe and Espresso Bar. Free. FMI: 647-4596.

South Paris, Wednesday, Sept. 14: Square dancing for beginners at square dance fun night, 7:30 p.m, Oxford Hills Middle School, Pine St. Free. Light refreshments. Sponsored by the Swingin’ Bears Square Dance Club.

Bridgton, Sunday, Sept. 18: Open mike, 3 to 6 p.m., IC Unplugged at Cafe DeCarlo Internet Cafe and Espresso Bar. Free. FMI: 647-4596.

Bridgton, Sunday, Sept. 25: Open mike, 3 to 6 p.m., IC Unplugged at Cafe DeCarlo Internet Cafe and Espresso Bar. Free. FMI: 647-4596.

River Valley area

Bethel, Friday, Aug. 12: Bridges to Health and Healing lecture, 7 p.m., Crescent Park Elementary School. Donations accepted. Features Message therapist Sharon Lyon presenting Chance Favors the Prepared Mind. FMI: 824-7031.

Bethel, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 12, 13 and 14: Sudbury Canada Days at Bethel Historical Society. Features “Hall Lecture,” old time crafts, art show, historical films, children’s parade and games, badminton and croquet tournaments, log drivers’ bean supper, open house at Lower Sunday River Schoolhouse, old-fashioned hymn sing at the Middle Intervale Meetinghouse. FMI: 824-2908 or 800-824-2910.

East Dixfield, Friday, Aug. 12: Country music jam session with The Thibodeau Brothers and Friends, 6 to 8 p.m., Countryfolk Music Theatre, Route 2. Free. Dancing follows from 8 to 10 p.m. FMI: Linda, 645-4752 or Larry, 645-4875.

Canton, Saturday, Aug. 13: Canton Historical Society’s garage and food sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 25 Canton Point Road. Rain or shine. FMI: 597-2012.

Rumford, Saturday, Aug. 13: Food and yard sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Rumford Grange 115, Rumford Center. Lunch available. Tables available, $7 each. FMI: Vicki 364-2129.

Rumford, Saturday, Aug. 13: Bean hole bean supper, 5 p.m., Blazing Star Lodge, Route 232. Adults, $6; children under 12, $3. Includes hot dogs, coleslaw, potato salad, bread, coffee, dessert and punch. Takeout available. FMI: contact Rick, 364-7390.

Mexico, Saturday, Aug. 13: Public supper, 5 p.m., Mexico U.C.C., Green Church. Adults, $6; children under 12, $3. Includes barbecue chicken and homemade pies.

Peru, Monday, Aug. 15: Families in Crisis Task Force community luncheon, noon to 1 p.m., Rockemeka Grange Hall, 92 Peru Center Road. Donations accepted. Includes spaghetti and meatballs, salad and dessert.

Mexico, Tuesday, Aug. 16: “Wild Things” costume party for children ages 2 and up, 10 a.m., Calvin Lyons Hall. Conclusion to “Rock & Roll: Go Where the Wild Things Are” summer reading program. Dress in any type of “Wild Things” costume. Costume judging, prizes, games, contests, play-acting. Summer reading program certificates for program participants. Pizza and soda will be served. FMI: 364-3281.

Gorham, N.H., Wednesday, Aug. 17: Program “The Greatest Good” presented by the White Mountain National Forest, 7:30 p.m., Pinkham Notch Visitor Center, Route 16. Free. Complimentary popcorn. FMI: 603-466-2713 or 603-466-2721.

Mexico, Wednesday, Aug. 17: Greater Rumford Area Ministers’ Pantry Service will serve a free lunch, noon, Town Office.

Rumford, Wednesday, Aug. 17: American Red Cross blood drive, 1 to 6 p.m., American Legion, 184 Congress St. FMI: 1-800-482-0743.

Bethel, Friday, Aug. 19: Grand opening of exhibit “Barn Again!” celebrating an American Icon, 1 to 4 p.m., Dr. Moses House Exhibition Hall. Organized by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service and the National Building Museum, with assistance from the National Trust for Historic Preservation. For schedule of events visit www.mainehumanities.org. FMI: 824-2908 or 1-800-824-2910.

East Dixfield, Friday, Aug. 19: Country music jam session with The Temple Stream Band with Tony Brogna, Levi and Friends, 6 to 8 p.m., Countryfolk Music Theatre, Route 2. Free. Dancing follows from 8 to 10 p.m. FMI: Linda, 645-4752 or Larry, 645-4875.

Dixfield, Saturday, Aug. 20: Tres Dias prayer breakfast, 7:30 a.m., Congregational Church, High Street. Coffee provided. FMI: 364-8083.

Dixfield, Saturday, Aug. 20: Invitation for flower and plant enthusiasts to bring flowers to the Festival of Flowers Exhibition happening Sunday, Aug. 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Dixfield Historical Society, 59 Main St. Bring plants from 1 to 4 p.m. Awards for best displays. No entry fee. Free admission. FMI: 562-7332.

Dixfield, Saturday, Aug. 20: Performance by gospel singers from around Maine, noon to 6 p.m., Countryfolk Music Theatre, Route 2, East Dixfield. Free. Fellowship greeting of musicians from 10 a.m. to noon; potluck at 1 p.m., bring a dish to share. FMI: contact Larry Bisbee, 645-4875 or visit www.countryfolkmusic.com.

Bethel, Sunday, Aug. 21: Mahoosuc Arts Council presents Castlebay Celtic Tunes, 4 p.m., Bethel Common Bandstand. Free. Rain site, Bingham Hall, Church Street. FMI: 824-3575.

Dixfield, Sunday, Aug. 21: Outdoor market, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Main Street. Rain or shine. Food, craft items, flea market finds, raffle tickets, collectibles. Vendor space, $15. FMI: contact Ralph or Norine, 562-8816, days. Also bicentennial road race, FMI: 562-7172.

Mexico, Sunday, Aug. 21: “A Day in the Park” music festival featuring the Gregg Rolie Band along with Damaged Goods Band, Catatonyc, Dakota, Broby, and Sofa Kings, noon to 8 p.m., Recreation Park, off Route 17. Adults, $22.50; children under 12 when accompanied with a parent, free. Tickets available at Hannaford, Rumford, Port-to-Port, Z and Z Variety, Roberts Chiropractic, Mexico, Maddy’s Pizza, and Bull Moose Music. FMI about the Gregg Rolie Band visit www.greggrolie.com.

Mexico, Sunday, Aug. 21: “A Day in the Park” music festival, Mexico Rec Park. FMI: contact Jim Viger, 364-8982.

East Dixfield, Friday, Aug. 26: Country music jam session with The Rocking Chair Ramblers, 6 to 8 p.m., Countryfolk Music Theatre, Route 2. Free. Dancing follows from 8 to 10 p.m. FMI: Linda, 645-4752 or Larry, 645-4875.

Lewiston area

Auburn, through Thursday, Aug. 16: Raffle tickets being sold for two hot air balloon rides. $10 each; six for $50. Benefit for Literacy Volunteers of Androscoggin. Winner must be available to ride Aug. 19 from 4 to 7 p.m. FMI or tickets: 753-1772.

Lewiston, Friday, Aug. 12: Bookin’ It with Babies, 10 a.m., Public Library.

Lewiston, Friday, Aug. 12: Cookies and Crafts, 10 to 11 a.m., Advocates for Children, B Street Community Building, 57 Birch St., Suite 204. FMI: 783-3990.

Sabattus, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 12 and 13: Garage sale, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 8 a.m. to noon Sunday, Our Lady of the Rosary’s Maxwell Gill Hall. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus and Our Lady of the Rosary.

Sabattus, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 12 and 13: Benefit garage sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dominican Sisters convent, 61 Lisbon Road. Proceeds for Loaves and Fishes and local food pantry.

Auburn, Saturday, Aug. 13: American Red Cross blood drive, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Auburn Mall, 550 Center St. FMI: 1-800-482-0743.

Auburn, Saturday, Aug. 13: Auburn Public Library’s teen summer event presents a visit by suspense writer Christopher Fahy, 11 a.m. to noon, The Book Burrow, Center Street. FMI: 782-3191, ext. 4 or e-mail Sally Holt, [email protected].

Durham, Saturday, Aug. 13: Baked bean supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Masonic Hall, Route 136. Adults, $6; children under 12, $2. Includes chop suey, potato salad, coleslaw, rolls, pickles and homemade pies.

Gray, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 13 and 14: “Honor the Animals’ POW-WOW” with Native American craft vendors, drummers, dancers, singers and traditional foods, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. Park admission: adults, $5; seniors, $4; children under 12, $3.25; under 3, free; group of 15 or more, $2.50 per person. FMI: 657-4977 or visit www.mainewildlifepark.com.

Lewiston, Saturday, Aug. 13: Benefit car wash, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mobile Mart, Lisbon Street. Proceeds for Seeds of Peace cultural fair.

Lisbon, Saturday, Aug. 13: VFW Post 9459 barbecue, noon to 1:30 p.m., VFW Hall, Route 196. Adults, $6; children under 10, $3. Includes chicken or ribs will fixings, dessert and coffee or tea. Sponsored by Post Auxiliary. FMI: 353-4879.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Aug. 13: Shaker bake sale, 10 a.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village. Featuring Shaker recipes.

Sabattus, Saturday, Aug. 13: Bean and casserole supper, 5 to 6 p.m., Jacques Cartier Club, Wales Road. Adults, $6; children, $2.50. Dance to the oldies following supper. FMI: 375-9008.

Sabattus, Saturday, Aug. 13: Recording artist Sammie Angel performs, 7 to 11 p.m., American Legion Post 135. $6 per person. FMI: 321-544-2232 or e-mail [email protected].

Auburn, Sunday, Aug. 14: Scrabble crossword game club, 5 to 8:30 p.m., Great Falls School, 140 High Street. All levels of players welcome. FMI: contact Sharon Hawkes, 344-0026.

Gray, Sunday, Aug. 14: Gallery exhibit by wildlife artist Persis Weirs, 5 to 7 p.m., Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. Park admission: adults, $5; seniors, $4; children under 12, $3.25; under 3, free; group of 15 or more, $25 per person. FMI: 657-4977 or visit www.mainewildlifepark.com.

Lewiston, Sunday, Aug. 14: Lewiston Singles Club dance, 7 to 11 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $8/$7. Music by Mainly Country.

Lisbon, Sunday, Aug. 14: Pancake breakfast, 8 to 10:30 a.m., Post 158 Webster St. Adults, $5; children under 12, $2. Proceeds for childrens projects. FMI: contact Rita Dick, 784-0447.

Lewiston, Monday, Aug. 15: 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. 16: L/A Arts Music in the Parks presents Hot Club of Portland, noon to 1 p.m., Festival Plaza, Main Street. Free. Rain date Aug. 17. FMI: 1-800-639-2919 or 782-7228.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Aug. 16: Community lunch, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., future site of the Franklin Pasture Community Garden. Hosted by Lots to Gardens and their youth crew. Serving cooked up food grown from their garden. FMI or directions: 753-6944 or 754-3192.

Sabattus, Tuesday, Aug. 16: American Red Cross blood drive, 2 to 7 p.m., Our Lady of the Rosary, Route 9. FMI: 1-800-482-0743.

Auburn, Wednesday, Aug. 17: Auburn Community Band concert “Famous Groups and Singers,” 7 p.m., Festival Plaza, Main Street. Free. Free parking available in parking garage across the street. Bring lawn chairs. FMI: 784-0191 or visit www.auburncommunityband.org

Gardiner, Wednesday, Aug. 17: Blues favorites with the Blues Buzzards, noon to 1 p.m., Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center’s outside mini-park, 280 Water St. Free. In the event of rain, held inside. FMI: 582-7144 or e-mail [email protected].

Lewiston, Wednesday, Aug. 17: Countryside Dancers dance, dress rehearsal for Balloon festival demo 6 p.m., followed by dancing to 9:30 p.m., C and J Hall, 711 Webster St.

Lisbon, Wednesday, Aug. 17: 1960s and early 70s music with singer/songwriter Jahn Sood, Lisbon Falls, 7 p.m., Lisbon Teen Center Coffee House, 32 Main St. Show and coffee shop is free and open to all ages. Open mike will end the evening. FMI: 353-3010 or www.bandmusicservice.com.

Sabattus, Wednesday, Aug. 17: Sabattus Recreation Club’s youth soccer program registration, Town Office. FMI: contact Nancy Provost, 375-4581 or e-mail [email protected], or Cindy Soucy, 375-8420 or e-mail [email protected].

Greene, Thursday and Friday, Aug. 18 and 19: Sawyer Memorial presents entertainment by Mac McHale and Emery Hutchins, 7 p.m. Thursday; 2 and 7 p.m. Friday, 371 Sawyer Road. Free. Doors open one hour before shows. FMI: 946-5311.

Lewiston, Thursday, Aug. 18: Picnic in the park, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., meet at Kennedy Park. Free. Registration required. FMI: 783-3990.

Lewiston, Thursday, Aug. 18: L/A Arts Music in the Parks presents Esperanza, noon to 1 p.m., Courthouse Plaza, Lisbon Street. Free. Rain date Aug. 19. FMI: 1-800-639-2919 or 782-7228.

Topsham, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 18, 19 and 20: Midcoast Youth Theater presents the children’s musical comedy “The Lady Pirates of Captain Bree,” 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday; 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Ararat High School. Adults, $8; seniors and students, $5. FMI: 729-1819.

Lewiston, Friday, Aug. 19: Cookies and Crafts, 10 to 11 a.m., Advocates for Children, B Street Community Building, 57 Birch St., Suite 204. FMI: 783-3990.

Lewiston, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 19 and 20: All Student Theatre Project hosts “Love is in the Air: an Evening of Broadway Love Songs,” 7:30 p.m.; doors open 7 p.m., Olin Arts Center, Bates College, off Russell Street. Donations accepted at the door. Proceeds for Abused Women’s Advocacy Project. FMI: 795-6744.

Gray, Saturday, Aug. 20: Owl prowl, 8 to 10 p.m., Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. Regular park admission fee. Weather permitting. Learn what wildlife does at night. Bring flashlight. Park admission: adults, $5; seniors, $4; children under 12, $3.25; under 3, free; group of 15 or more, $2.50 per person. FMI: 657-4977 or visit www.mainewildlifepark.com.

Litchfield, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 20 and 21: Morning Star Intertribal Pow Wow, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Litchfield Fairgrounds, Plains Road. Adults, $4; seniors, disabled and children under 12, $2; under 6, free. FMI: contact Vicki Wilson, 737-4532 or e-mail [email protected].

New Gloucester, Saturday, Aug. 20: Bean supper, 5 to 6 p.m., AMVETS Post 6. Adults, $6; children under 12, $2; under 6, free. Includes biscuits, coleslaw, brown bread, hot dogs, American chop suey and homemade pies. Air conditioned.

Winthrop, Saturday, Aug. 20: Baked food sale, 10 a.m., Winthrop Congregational Church. Light lobster salad and chicken salad roll luncheon at noon. Proceeds for the church.

Auburn, Sunday, Aug. 21: Lewiston Senior Citizens “Remembering the 50s and 60s” fun day for members of the public over age 50, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., American Legion Post 31, Washington Avenue. $15 per person. Includes hot and cold Italian buffet from Sam’s Italian Sandwich Shop, whoopie pies and cookies, costume contest, bingo from 10 to noon, music. Tickets available at the Senior Office, Multipurpose Center, 145 Birch St. FMI: 784-2926.

Lewiston, Sunday, Aug. 21: Lewiston Singles Club dance, 7 to 11 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $8/$7. Music by Clary Hill.

Poland, Sunday, Aug. 21: Chicken pie dinner, noon to 1 p.m., Excelsior Grange Hall, 446 Harris Hill Road. Adults, $7; children under 12, $2.50. Handicapped accessible.

Auburn, Monday, Aug. 22: Auburn Public Library’s annual pizza party and book swap teen summer event, 6 to 7 p.m., Papa Gino’s, Auburn Mall. Free. Bring books, comics or novels to swap. Includes pizza and soda. Summer reading program grand prize to be drawn. FMI: 782-3191, ext. 4 or e-mail Sally Holt, [email protected].

Lewiston, Monday, Aug. 22: 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. 23: L/A Arts Music in the Parks presents Tinpanic, noon to 1 p.m., Festival Plaza, Main St. Free. Rain date Aug. 24. FMI: 1-800-639-2919 or 782-7228.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Aug. 23: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 6 p.m., Ramada Inn, 490 Pleasant St. FMI: 1-800-482-0743.

Auburn, Wednesday, Aug. 24: “The Auburn Community Band’s Greatest Hits” concert, 7 p.m., Festival Plaza, Main Street. Free. Free parking available in parking garage across the street. Bring lawn chairs. FMI: 784-0191 or visit www.auburncommunityband.org.

Gardiner, Wednesday, Aug. 24: Martin Swinger performs original songs and American traditional tunes, noon to 1 p.m., Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center’s outside mini-park, 280 Water St. Free. In the event of rain, held inside. FMI: 582-7144 or e-mail [email protected].

Lewiston, Wednesday, Aug. 24: Countryside Dancers dance, free lessons 6 to 7 p.m.; regular lessons 7 to 8 p.m.; dancing 8 to 9:30 p.m., C and J Hall, 711 Webster St.

Lewiston, Thursday, Aug. 25: L/A Arts Music in the Parks presents Jess Tardy, noon to 1 p.m., Courthouse Plaza, Lisbon Street. Free. Rain date Aug. 26. FMI: 1-800-639-2919 or 782-7228.

Lewiston, Friday, Aug. 26: Cookies and Crafts, 10 to 11 a.m., Advocates for Children, B Street Community Building, 57 Birch St., Suite 204. FMI: 783-3990.

Lisbon, Friday, Aug. 26: Potluck supper, 5:30 to 7 p.m., VFW Post, Route 196. Adults, $6; children under 10, $3. Hosted by Post Auxiliary. FMI: 353-2152.

Gray, Saturday, Aug. 27: Sparks Ark wild animal information and displays with Dave Sparks, Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. Park admission: adults, $5; seniors, $4; children under 12, $3.25; under 3, free; group of 15 or more, $2.50 per person. FMI: 657-4977 or visit www.mainewildlifepark.com.

Lisbon, Saturday, Aug. 27: Baked bean and ham supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Lisbon Methodist Church, School Street. Adults, $6; children, $2. FMI: 353-8951.

Mechanic Falls, Saturday, Aug. 27: Community pig roast and barbecue, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tyrian Masonic Lodge, Route 11, South Main Street. Adults, $8; children under 12, $3. Includes hot dogs, corn on the cob, potato salad and homemade desserts. Seating limited. Tickets available at the door or in advance at Village Kitchen, Poland, NAPA Auto Parts, Mechanic Falls, or by calling Eugene Chandler, 345-9579.

Portland, Saturday, Aug. 27: Lobster bake dinner and dance, 6 p.m. to midnight, Portland Elks, 1945 Congress St. Music by Vintage.

Sabattus, Saturday, Aug. 27: Bean casserole and Sammie Angel show, supper 5 to 6 p.m.; show 7 to 11 p.m., Jacques Cartier Club, Wales Road. Supper: adults, $6; children, $2.50; show, $5; supper and show, $10. FMI: 375-9008.

Auburn, Sunday, Aug. 28: Scrabble crossword game club, 5 to 8:30 p.m., Great Falls School, 140 High Street. All levels of players welcome. FMI: contact Sharon Hawkes, 344-0026.

Lewiston, Sunday, Aug. 28: Classical music concert with Francis Poulenc, 7 p.m., Olin Concert Hall, Bates College, 75 Russell St. Free. FMI: 786-6135.

Lewiston, Sunday, Aug. 28: Lewiston Singles Club dance, 7 to 11 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $8/$7. Music by Bushwack.

Sabattus, Sunday, Aug. 28: Dad and me date night, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Cool Beans, Sabattus Mall. Bring own pillows and blankets. FMI: 375-7100.

Lewiston, Monday, Aug. 29: Bookin’ It with Babies, 10 a.m., Public Library.

Lewiston, Monday, Aug. 29: 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. 30: Preschool stories, 10 a.m., Public Library.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Aug. 31: American Red Cross blood drive, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sisters of Charity Lepage Center, Campus Avenue. FMI: 1-800-482-0743.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Aug. 31: Countryside Dancers dance, free lessons 6 to 7 p.m.; regular lessons 7 to 8 p.m.; dancing 8 to 9:30 p.m., C and J Hall, 711 Webster St.

Hallowell, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 1, 2 and 3: Gaslight Theater’s comedy drama “Dinner with Friends,” 7:30 p.m. Thursday; 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Hallowell City Hall Auditorium. Adults, $8; seniors and students, $6. FMI: 626-3698.

Gray, Saturday, Sept. 3: Wildlife chalk art contest for kids, Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. Rain date, Sunday, Sept. 4. Park admission: adults, $5; seniors, $4; children under 12, $3.25; under 3, free; group of 15 or more, $2.50 per person. FMI: 657-4977 or visit www.mainewildlifepark.com.

Turner, Saturday, Sept. 3: Benefit yard sale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Goodwin Well and Water, Route 4, North Turner. Refreshments available. Sponsored by North Turner Presbyterian Church and more than 30 contributing families.

Lewiston, Sunday, Sept. 4: Lewiston Singles Club dance, 7 to 11 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $8/$7. Music by Clary Hill.

Hallowell, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 8, 9 and 10: Gaslight Theater’s comedy drama “Dinner with Friends,” 7:30 p.m. Thursday; 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Hallowell City Hall Auditorium. Adults, $8; seniors and students, $6. FMI: 626-3698.

Lewiston, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 9 and 10: Greek festival, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 155 Hogan Road. Greek foods, music and dancing. FMI: 783-6795.

Portland, Friday, Sept. 9: Dance, 7 to 11 p.m., Portland Elks, 1945 Congress St. Free. Music by Vintage.

Winthrop, Friday, Sept. 9: Fish chowder luncheon, 11:30 to 1 p.m., Winthrop Congregational Church. Adults, $6. Includes biscuits, crackers, pickles, beverage and homemade pie. Takeout available. Handicapped accessible. Proceeds benefit the church.

Auburn, Saturday, Sept. 10: Brothers Don and Bob Thibodeau and other members of the Downeast Country Music Association perform, 7 p.m., Central Maine Community College. $8 in advance; $10 at the door. Proceeds benefit Loaves and Fishes and the Sabattus food pantry. FMI or advanced tickets: contact Sister Lucille, 375-8399.

Gray, Saturday, Sept. 10: Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife open house, 9:30 to 3:30 p.m., Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. Free. Donations appreciated. Fish and wildlife exhibits and displays. FMI: 657-4977 or visit www.mainewildlifepark.com.

Lewiston, Saturday, Sept. 10: Rock n’ roll casino, 7 to 11 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn. $30 per person. Casino style game tables, live music by Free Spirit and The Time Travelers, prizes, silent auction. Gourmet hors d’oeuvres, assorted desserts and coffee available. Space limited. Proceeds for Good Shepherd Food Bank. FMI and tickets: contact JoAn Chartier, 782-3554 or e-mail [email protected].

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, Sept. 10: Baked bean and casserole supper, 4:45 to 6 p.m., Holy Trinity Church Parish Hall, 67 Frost Hill Road. Adults, $6; children under 12, $4; under 4, free; family with children under 12, $15. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. FMI: 353-5636.

Auburn, Sunday, Sept. 11: Scrabble crossword game club, 5 to 8:30 p.m., Great Falls School, 140 High Street. All levels of players welcome. FMI: contact Sharon Hawkes, 344-0026.

Gray, Sunday, Sept. 11: Grandparents day, Maine wildlife park. Free admission for grandparents; regular fee for other family members. Park admission: adults, $5; seniors, $4; children under 12, $3.25; under 3, free; group of 15 or more, $2.50 per person. FMI: 657-4977 or visit www.mainewildlifepark.com.

Lewiston, Sunday, Sept. 11: Lewiston Singles Club dance, 7 to 11 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $8/$7. Music by Wild Horse.

Lewiston, Sunday, Sept. 18: Lewiston Singles Club dance, 7 to 11 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $8/$7. Music by Country Ladds.

Auburn, Sunday, Sept. 25: Scrabble crossword game club, 5 to 8:30 p.m., Great Falls School, 140 High Street. All levels of players welcome. FMI: contact Sharon Hawkes, 344-0026.

Lewiston, Sunday, Sept. 25: Lewiston Singles Club dance, 7 to 11 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $8/$7. Music by Steve and Good Old Boys.

Gray, Friday, Oct. 14: Halloween night hike, 6 to 8 p.m., Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. Regular admission. Wear costumes. Door prizes. Rain date Saturday, Oct. 15. Park admission: adults, $5; seniors, $4; children under 12, $3.25; under 3, free; group of 15 or more, $2.50 per person. FMI: 657-4977 or visit www.mainewildlifepark.com.

Gray, Friday, Nov. 11: Veteran’s Day/closing day, Maine Wildlife Park Route 26. Free admission for Veterans today only; regular admission for others. Park admission: adults, $5; seniors, $4; children under 12, $3.25; under 3, free; group of 15 or more, $2.50 per person. FMI: 657-4977 or visit www.mainewildlifepark.com.

Augusta, Friday, Sept. 16: Jazz/swing music with Muriel Havenstein and Friends, 7:30 p.m., Jewett Hall Auditorium, UMA. Adults, $10; students, $5, children under 12, free; subscription rates available. FMI: 621-3551 or e-mail [email protected].

Augusta, Sunday, Oct. 16: Benefit concert with cello/piano duo Noreen and Phillip Silver, 2 p.m.; pre-concert talk by Prof. Silver at 1 p.m., Jewett Hall Auditorium, UMA. Adults, $10; students, $5, children under 12, free; subscription rates available. Proceeds for the Michael Klahr Holocaust Education Resource Center. FMI: 621-3551 or e-mail [email protected].