Items submitted to Check it Out must be events that benefit nonprofit organizations and be open to the public. Submissions should be received at least seven days in advance of the event.

Farmington area

Farmington, Sundays through Thursdays, through July 27: Maine Jazz Camp faculty concerts, free and open to the public. 8 p.m., Roberts Learning Center, room 131 at UMF. Featuring respected and lively jazz musicians from New York and Boston. FMI: 778-7758.

Farmington, through Friday, July 14: Vacation Bible school, Son Treasure Island, from 9:30 a.m. to noon at Henderson Memorial Baptist Church on Academy Street. Registration starts at 9 a.m., Monday. Children ages 3-12 welcome to enjoy skits, singing, crafts, games and more. FMI: 778-2163.

North Turner, though Wednesday, July 19: Come and dig at the late Paleoindian Beaver Pond archaeological site, located near Bear Pond. Come for a few hours, a few days or the entire time. Bring the kids – everyone is welcome. FMI: 778-7012.

Livermore Falls, Friday, July 14: Spaghetti and meatball supper with all the fixings, Eaton Memorial United Methodist Church, corner of Church and Knapp, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Adults, $6; children 5 to 12, $3.

Turner, Friday, July 14: North Turner Church, “welcome back” to summer friends at Bear Pond from 5 to 7 p.m. Casseroles, homemade bread, desserts. Free will donations.

Weld, Friday, July 14: Guitarist, Jim Gallant, 8 p.m. at Mount Blue Amphitheater.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, July 15: Farmers market, 6 to 8 p.m., in the gazebo.

Mt. Vernon, Saturday, July 15: Book sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Mt. Vernon Community Center. Benefits Dr. Shaw Memorial Library.

Rome, Saturday, July 15: Monthly baked bean, chop suey supper, hot dogs, corn bread, brown bread, home made pies and more, 4:30 to 6 p.m. Mt. Philip Grange, all you can eat, $6, under 5 free, family of four or more $20.

Weld, Saturday, July 15: Charlie Who, comic, 8 p.m., at Mount Blue Amphitheater.

Farmington, Sunday, July 16: Concert on the lawn features the music of New Beginnings, Ron and Deb Hodge of Farmington, at 6 p.m. at Henderson Memorial Baptist Church, located on the corner of Main and Academy streets. Freewill offering. Concert inside church in case of rain.

North Livermore, Sunday, July 16: Music in the Meetinghouse, 9:10 a.m., North Livermore Baptist Church. Kriston Bryant on the harp. FMI: 897-3165 or www.northlivermorebaptist.com.

Rangeley, Sunday, July 16: The Sunday Nature Program at Orgonon on the Dodge Pond Road will be “Observe Nature from Your Bike Seat” with Bonnie Clark as your guide from 2 to 4 p.m. If you need to rent a bike contact Seasonal Cycles at 864-2100.

Turner, Sunday, July 16: Kora Shrine annual car show and fly in at Twitchell’s Airport, Route 4, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Food and concessions, general admission, $5, children 5 to 12 $2, under five, free.

Farmington, Mondays through Aug. 28: Old Crow Community Band, 7:30 p.m., Meetinghouse Park. Free. Directed by Stan Harnden. If you play a band instrument, you’re invited to join the group.

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, July 18: Bing Crosby Band, 6 to 8 p.m., in the gazebo.

Livermore, Wednesday, July 19: One hour learning adventures into the past, at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., Washburn-Norlands Living History Center, 290 Livermore Road. Adults, $5; children, $3. Advanced reservations are requested. FMI: 897-4366 or e-mail [email protected].

Livermore Falls, Thursday, July 20: Victor Mercier Band, 6 to 8 p.m., in the gazebo.

New Sharon, Thursday, July 20: “Paws, Claws, Scales and Tales,” 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Jim Ditzler Memorial Library, preschool through sixth-grade. FMI: 779-1128.

Rangeley, Thursday, July 20: Summer fair and luncheon, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Undercroft, Main Street. Features homemade crafts and knitwear, what-not selection, baked treats, cookie walk. Lunch menu includes fish chowder, crabmeat rolls, hot dogs, sauerkraut, cold plate, lemon meringue, fruit pies and chocolate whip. Hosted by the Good Shepherd Church women.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, July 22: Farmers Market, 6 to 8 p.m., in the gazebo.

Rangeley, Saturday, July 22: Bean Supper to benefit the Rangeley Congregational Church’s Christian Fellowship Committee, 5 p.m. until sold out. Takeout available. Homemade baked beans, coleslaw, hot dogs, rolls and desserts, with tea, coffee and cold drinks. We will also offer chop suey. $7 for adults, $3.50 for children under 12.

North Jay, Saturday, July 22: The Crosby’s and other local musicians will perform a country music show. Doors will open at noon for a 1 to 4 p.m. show. Grange members will sell hot dog plate for $1.50, pizza slices for $2, drinks for $1, 50/50 raffle, door prize and drawings. FMI: call the Lanes at 645-4628 or Marilyn Morse at work 645-2910 or home at 645-4211.

West Farmington, Saturday, July 22: Playhouse sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Starling Street. Sponsored by Sandy River Players. Items include formal wear to furniture. Open house for the public to take a look at the behind-the-scenes world of Sandy River Players.

Farmington, Sunday, July 23: Concert on the lawn features the music of Sammie Angel of Wilton at 6 p.m. at Henderson Memorial Baptist Church, located on the corner of Main and Academy streets. Freewill offering. Concert inside the church in case of rain.

Leeds, Sunday, July 23: Travel “Into The Wardrobe” to the land of Narnia at Vacation Bible School, Leeds Community Church, noon to 2 p.m., potluck picnic for the whole family. On Monday through Thursday mornings, July 24 to July 27, 9 to 11:45 AM, children will be able to enjoy activities and learn about God’s Word through Bible references and by viewing video clips of the film “The Chronicles Of Narnia.” To pre-register, to arrange transportation, to volunteer or to ask questions, call the Leeds Community Church at 524-5444. FMI: check us out on the web at http://www.fairpoint.net/~lhparish/.

Livermore Falls, Sunday, July 23: Joel Gilbert, 6 to 8 p.m., in the gazebo.

Farmington, Monday, July 24: Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival gives a performance at 7:30 p.m. in Nordica Auditorium at UMF. Adults, $8; seniors, $7; children under 16, free. Tickets at the door only. Sponsored by the Arts Institute of Western Maine. FMI: 645-2157.

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, July 25: Barry Wood Band, 6 to 8 p.m., in the gazebo.

Livermore, Wednesday, July 26: One hour learning adventures into the past, at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., Washburn-Norlands Living History Center, 290 Livermore Road. Adults, $5; children, $3. Advanced reservations are requested. FMI: 897-4366 or e-mail [email protected].

Livermore Falls, Thursday, July 27: Richard Moreau Band, 6 to 8 p.m., in the gazebo.

Dixfield, Friday, July 28: Baked bean and casserole supper to benefit Anita (Harvel) Altmaier, 5 to 7 p.m., East Dixfield Fire Station. Donations accepted. Proceeds help defray recent medical expenses.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, Aug. 2: Farmers’ market, 6 to 8 p.m., in the gazebo.

Livermore Falls, Thursday, Aug. 3: Victor Mercier Band, 6 to 8 p.m., in the gazebo.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, Aug. 5: Farmers’ market, 6 to 8 p.m., in the gazebo.

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, Aug. 8: Bing Crosby Band, 6 to 8 p.m., in the gazebo.

Livermore, Wednesday, Aug. 9: One hour learning adventures into the past, at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., Washburn-Norlands Living History Center, 290 Livermore Road. Adults, $5; children, $3. Advanced reservations are requested. FMI: 897-4366 or e-mail [email protected].

Livermore Falls, Thursday, Aug. 10: Richard Moreau Band, 6 to 8 p.m., in the gazebo.

Rangeley, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 11 and 12: Rangeley’s Pieceful Pines Quilters annual quilt show, 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Congregational Church and Barn.

Farmington, Saturday, Aug. 12: Contradance with Frigate, John McIntire calling, 8 to 11 p.m., Farmington Grange, Bridge Street, Route 43, West Farmington. $6 admission, $15 family. 7:30, free basics workshop. FMI: (207) 397-2241 or [email protected].

Livermore Falls, Saturday, Aug. 12: Farmers’ market, 6 to 8 p.m., in the gazebo.

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, Aug. 15: Silver & Gold Band, 6 to 8 p.m., in the gazebo.

Livermore, Wednesday, Aug. 16: One hour learning adventures into the past, at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., Washburn-Norlands Living History Center, 290 Livermore Road. Adults, $5; children, $3. Advanced reservations are requested. FMI: 897-4366 or e-mail [email protected].

Livermore Falls, Thursday, Aug. 17: Victor Mercier Band, 6 to 8 p.m., in the gazebo.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, Aug. 19: Farmers’ market, 6 to 8 p.m., in the gazebo.

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, Aug. 22: Barry Wood Band, 6 to 8 p.m., in the gazebo.

Livermore, Wednesday, Aug. 23: One hour learning adventures into the past, at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., Washburn-Norlands Living History Center, 290 Livermore Road. Adults, $5; children, $3. Advanced reservations are requested. FMI: 897-4366 or e-mail [email protected].

Livermore Falls, Thursday, Aug. 24: Richard Moreau Band, 6 to 8 p.m., in the gazebo.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, Aug. 26: Farmers’ market, 6 to 8 p.m., in the gazebo.

Turner, Saturday, Sept. 2: Annual yard sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Goodwin Well and Water on Route 4. There will be snacks and drinks for sale during the event.

Oxford Hills area

Sumner, through Friday, July 14: Vacation Bible school, 9 a.m. to noon, Friday program, 6:30 p.m., Congregational Church of East Sumner. Children ages 4 through teen are invited to attend. Theme is “Treasure Seekers” and will include dig sites, a mission tent, snack tent, crafts, songs and stories. FMI: Diana 388-2967.

West Paris, through Friday, July 4: Vacation Bible school, 9 a.m. to noon, West Paris Baptist Church. Closing program will be held at 7 p.m. Friday.

Woodstock, through Friday, July 14: Children’s 5-Day club, 1 to 3 p.m., Pinhook Chapel, North Woodstock. Sponsored by Child Evangelism Fellowship. Children ages 5 to 12 are welcome. FMI: 665-2281, 665-2096

Harrison, through Saturday, July 15: Old Home Days. Fireworks, nightly entertainment, parades, rides, raffles and more. FMI: 583-4420 or 583-6550.

Bethel, Friday, July 14: Summer sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., West Bethel Union Church. Rain date Saturday, July 15. Crafts and white elephants.

Bethel, Saturday, July 15: Mollyockett Day, 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., on the common. Includes parade, art and crafts, food, races, entertainment, frog jumping, fiddlers contest, fireworks. FMI: 824-3575.

Bethel, Saturday, July 15: Old time fiddlers contest as part of Mollyockett Day, 5:30 p.m. on the common. Registration at 4:30 p.m. Free to the public, cash prizes for contestants. FMI: 824-3575.

Bethel, Saturday, July 15: Annual Telstar High School car show, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Telstar High School. Trophies for the top three in each class, also for best paint, best engine, best of show and Telstar alumni. Admission for each vehicle, $5, includes driver and one passenger. Voting until 12:30 p.m. Food, music, vendors, door prizes, 50/50 and more. Spectators: adults, $2; students, $1. FMI: 824-2328, 824-2029, 824-2288.

Bolsters Mills, Saturday, July 15: Chicken pie supper, 5 p.m. and 6 p.m., United Methodist Church. Menu includes potato, vegetable, dessert and beverage. Adults, $7; under 12, $3. Sale of supper tickets begins at 4 p.m. Reservations the day of the supper, 9 a.m. to noon. FMI: 583-9024.

Bryant Pond, Saturday, July 15: Summer fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Franklin Grange 124, Main Street. Luncheon at noon.

Hartford, Saturday, July 15: Clothing sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Goodwin’s parking lot, Route 4, North Turner. Sponsored by the Hartford Community Church.

Oxford, Saturday, July 15: Spaghetti supper, 5:30 p.m., Grace Fellowship Church, Poplar Street. Homemade pies and gospel music. Adults, $6; children 12 and under, $3. FMI: 539-9064, 674-2733.

Paris Hill, Saturday, July 15: 28th annual Founders’ Day Classic Car Exhibit, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine. Donations: Adults, $8; children 12 and under, $2. Benefits Hamlin Memorial Library and Museum. Other attractions include music, horse and wagon rides, vendors on village green. FMI: 743-2980.

Norway, sunday, July 16: Country music competition, 10 a.m., Charlie’s Entertainment Center, Main St. Sponsored by Down East Country Music Assn. Non-members admission, $6; members and seniors, $5. Food and beverage bar available. FMI: Elizabeth, 353-6589; Jackie, 793-8884; Lolalee, 674-2571.

West Paris, Sunday, July 16: Open house, 2 to 4 p.m., Finnish-American Heritage Center, Maple Street.

Bryant Pond, Tuesday, July 18: Story and craft hour for children age 4 and up, 10 a.m., Whitman Memorial Library. FMI: 674-2143.

Gorham, N.H., Wednesday, July 19: Wednesday Night with a Ranger speaker series presents “Fire in the Forest,” 8 p.m., Appalachian Mountain Club’s Pinkham Notch Visitor Center, Route 16. FMI: Androscoggin Ranger Station 603-466-2713, TTY 603-466-2856 or Appalachian Mountain Club 603-466-2721.

Paris, Wednesday, July 19: Elizabeth Country Drifters, 6 to 8 p.m., in the gazebo at Moore Park. In case of rain, event will be held at the Paris fire hall, Western Avenue. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Free admission. FMI: 743-2501.

West Paris, Wednesday, July 19: Summer reading program for elementary school children, 3 to 4:30 p.m., Little Castle Library. FMI: 674-2004.

Lovell, Thursday, July 20: Julie Goell in “Opening Night . . .Carmen,” 7:30 p.m., Brick Church for the Performing Arts, 502 Christian Hill Road. $15 donation. FMI: 925-2792.

Paris, Thursday, July 20: Storytime for preschoolers, 10 a.m., public library. FMI: 743-6994.

Bethel, Saturday, July 22: Public supper, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., West Bethel Union Church. Adults, $6; children under 12, $3.

Bridgton, Saturday, July 22: Artisans On The Plaza, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Cafe DeCarlo, 163 Main St. Works by local artisans available to view and purchase. A variety of media will be on display including landscapes, jewelry, stained glass, folk art and mixed media.

Fryeburg, Saturday, July 22: Fifth annual Maine Street Arts and Crafts Festival, 9 a.m to 3 p.m., Bradley Memorial Park, Main Street. Sponsored by Fryeburg Beautification Committee and Fryeburg Public Library. Many fine artists and crafters from all over New England. Musical entertainment by Mountain Top Music in the gazebo from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Food and cold drinks available. FMI: Robin or Emily, 935-2731.

Locke Mills, Saturday, July 22: Old Fashioned Dance, 8 to 11 p.m., Locke Mills Town Hall. Music by Richard Felt Orchestra. Benefits Greenwood Historical Society. FMI: Joyce Hathaway 674-2259.

Oxford, Saturday, July 22: Casino Night at Oxford Fairgrounds. Chicken barbecue, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., gambling starts at 7:30 p.m. $10 per person.

Paris, Saturday, July 22: Annual scholarship craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. Local author Lorraine Elizabeth Hemingway will hold a book signing on her latest book. Handmade crafts, White elephant sale, food. To benefit the scholarship fund of the East Otisfield Free Baptist Church. FMI: 743-9832.

Paris, Saturday, July 22: The Garden Illuminated Evening Event (rain date July 29), 7 to 9 p.m., McLaughlin Foundation Garden, 97 Main St. FMI: 743-8820 or www.mclaughlingarden.org.

Sumner, Sunday, July 23: Photographing in the Gardens, 2 p.m., Hedgehog Hill Farm. Mark Silber, noted photographer, author and co-owner of Hedgehog Hill Farm, will give a free lecture for people who are interested in improving their skills with digital or 35 mm cameras and who would like some understanding of interaction between perception and photography. No reservations needed. FMI: 388-2341, www.HedgehogHillFarm.com.

Mechanic Falls, Friday, July 28: Elizabeth Country Drifters, 8 p.m. to midnight, Silver Spur.

South Paris, Saturday, July 29: Book sale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Paris Public Library. Donations welcome. FMI: 743-6994.

Paris, Sunday, July 30: Fairy Houses, 1 p.m., McLaughlin Foundation Garden, 97 Main St. FMI: 743-8820 or www.mclaughlingarden.org.

Paris, Friday, Aug. 4: Art in the Barn opening night, 5 to 8 p.m., McLaughlin Foundation Garden, 97 Main St. FMI: 743-8820 or www.mclaughlingarden.org.

South Paris, Saturday, Aug. 5: Book sale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Paris Public Library. Donations welcome. FMI: 743-6994.

South Paris, Saturday, Aug. 12: Bag sale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Old Paris Fire Station, Pine Street. Donations welcome. FMI: 743-6994

River Valley area

Bethel, Friday, July 14: Summer sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., West Bethel Union Church. Rain date Saturday, July 15. Crafts and white elephants.

Rumford, Friday, July 14: Tres Dias potluck dinner at 5 p.m. at Rumford United Methodist Church. FMI: 364-8083.

Bethel, Saturday, July 15: Annual Telstar High School car show, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Telstar High School. Trophies for the top three in each class, also for best paint, best engine, best of show and Telstar alumni. Admission for each vehicle, $5, includes driver and one passenger. Voting until 12:30 p.m. Food, music, vendors, door prizes, 50/50 and more. Spectators: adults, $2; students, $1. FMI: 824-2328, 824-2029, 824-2288.

Bethel, Saturday, July 15: Mollyockett Day, 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., on the common. Includes parade, art and crafts, food, races, entertainment, frog jumping, fiddlers contest, fireworks. FMI: 824-3575.

Bethel, Saturday, July 15: Old-time fiddlers contest as part of Mollyockett Day, 5:30 p.m. on the common. Registration at 4:30 p.m. Free to the public, cash prizes for contestants. FMI: 824-3575.

Rumford, Saturday, July 15: Chicken barbecue, 5 p.m., at Blazing Star Lodge, Route 232, Rumford Corner. Menu: potato salad, cole slaw, homemade rolls, green beans. Takeout available. Adults, $6; children, $3. FMI: Dick Stearns, 364-2943.

Peru, Tuesday, July 18: American Red Cross blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. at the American Legion.

Gorham, N.H., Wednesday, July 19: Wednesday Night with a Ranger speaker series presents “Fire in the Forest,” 8 p.m., Appalachian Mountain Club’s Pinkham Notch Visitor Center, Route 16. FMI: Androscoggin Ranger Station 603-466-2713, TTY 603-466-2856 or Appalachian Mountain Club 603-466-2721.

Rumford, Thursday, July 20: Baked ham supper, 5 to 6 p.m., Rumford Point Congregational Church. Menu includes mashed potatoes, peas, cole slaw, rolls and homemade pies, adults $7, children $3.50.

Bethel, Saturday, July 22: Public supper, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., West Bethel Union Church. Adults, $6; children under 12, $3.

Rumford, Monday, July 24: Family Movie Night at 6:30 p.m. features the original version (1963) of the movie, “The Incredible Journey,” shown on big screen at the Rumford Public Library. No admission fee however donations are welcome. Hosted by the River Valley Healthy Communities Coalition and the Rumford Public Library. FMI: 364-7408.

Bethel, Tuesday, July 25: An informative and provocative look at the history of theater, All the World’s a Stage and I’m the Director, from an expert in the field, Mel Howard, Ph.D, from Portland, at 7:30 p.m. at Gould Academy’s Trustees Auditorium, Science Building. Free admission. Sponsored by Western Mountains Senior College with the Maine Performing Arts Festival.

Carthage, Thursday, July 27: “Two Old Friends” will perform a program of music from the British Isles, songs from Appalachia and music from the days of American sailing ships at 7:30 p.m. at New England Celtric Arts at the Skye Theater at 2 Highland Drive. Tickets $10 at the door. All tickets by reservation, call 562-4445 or go to the website, www.necelticarts.com for directions.

Dixfield, Friday, July 28: Baked bean and casserole supper to benefit Anita (Harvel) Altmaier, 5 to 7 p.m., East Dixfield Fire Station. Donations accepted. Proceeds help defray recent medical expenses.

Rumford, Saturday, July 29: The duo, Good Stuff, featuring Tony and Tricia will perform from 8 p.m. to midnight at the Snowshoe Club.

Lewiston area

Auburn, Friday, July 14: Open mic, First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St. Sign up at 7 p.m., show starts 7:30 p.m. Dedicated to harmony and cultural exchange. Somali artists featured. Childcare and refreshments available. Handicapped accessible. FMI: 783-0461 or www.uuauburn.org.

Lewiston, Friday, July 14: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Public Library.

Turner, Friday, July 14: North Turner Church, “welcome back” to summer friends at Bear Pond from 5 to 7 p.m. Casseroles, homemade bread, desserts. Free will donations.

Auburn, Saturday, July 15: Festival Plaza, at the movies beginning at dusk, “Wallace and Gromit in the Curse of the Were-Rabbit.” Purchase popcorn and drinks from the concession stand. FMI: 784-0191.

Gray, Saturday, July 15: Streaked Mountain Wood Carvers, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. Wood carving demonstrations and participation. Admission: free for ages 3 and under; $3.25 ages 5-12; $5 for adults, $4 for seniors. Groups of 15 or more, $2.50 per person. FMI: 657-4977 ext. 1 or www.mainewildlifepark.com. This program will be cancelled if it is raining hard.

New Gloucester, Saturday, July 15: 20th annual Shaker Village concert, 7 p.m., Shaker Meetinghouse, Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26. Portland String Quartet will perform classical music; $10; reservations required. Benefits Shaker Library. FMI: 926-4597 or [email protected].

New Gloucester, Saturday, July 15: Smorgasbord supper, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Grange, Sabbathday Road off Route 26. Menu: beans, hot dogs, casseroles, salads and homemade desserts. Adults, $6; children 12 and under, $3.

Pownal, Saturday, July 15: Baked bean supper, settings 5 and 6 p.m., Pownal Center Congregational Church, serving three kinds of beans, potato salad, cole slaw, spaghetti, rolls, pickles, pies and cakes, $6 for 65 and older, $7 for regular $3 for under 12.

Lewiston, Sunday, July 16: Summer reading, week 5, “The Cat” Public Library; FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4.

Turner, Sunday, July 16: Kora Shrine annual car show and fly in at Twitchell’s Airport, Route 4, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Food and concessions, general admission, $5, children 5 to 12 $2, under five, free.

Lewiston, Monday, July 17: Bookin’ It with Babies, 10 a.m., Lewiston Public Library.

Auburn, Tuesday, July 18: Festival Plaza Tuesday night concerts, 7 p.m., at the Festival Plaza on Main Street. The Debbie Myers Show, FMI: call 784-0191.

Lewiston, Tuesday, July 18: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Lewiston Public Library.

Auburn, Wednesday, July 19: Auburn Community Band, “It’s Show Time!” 7 to 8:15 p.m., Festival Plaza, Main Street, weather permitting. FMI: www.auburncommunityband.org.

Lewiston, Wednesday, July 19: Lewiston Public Library computer lab open to senior citizens looking to develop basic computer skills, 1 to 3 p.m. Staffed by high school student volunteers. Sessions are free, no preregistration required.

North Turner, through Wednesday, July 19: Come and dig at the late Paleoindian Beaver Pond archaeological site, located near Bear Pond. Come for a few hours, a few days or the entire time. Bring the kids – everyone is welcome. FMI: 778-7012.

Auburn, Thursday, July 20: Teenior Knitting Club, 10 a.m., public library. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 2008 or [email protected].

Greene, Thursday and Friday, July 20 and 21: The Mollyockett Chorus; Thursday, 7 p.m.; Friday, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. Free admission; air-conditioned auditorium; doors open one hour before shows. FMI: 946-5311 or http://ourworld.cs.com/sawyerfoundation.

Lewiston, Thursday, July 20: Partner and line dancing with the Countryside Dancers, 7 p.m., Central Hall, 191 Lisbon St. Entrance: fourth level of Canal Street garage.

Lewiston, Thursday, July 20: L/A Arts Music in the Parks, noon, Courthouse Plaza; rain date Friday. Simon Apple. FMI: [email protected]; www.laarts.org.

Lewiston, Friday, July 21: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Public Library.

Auburn, Saturday, July 22: Festival Plaza, at the movies beginning at dusk, “Yours, Mine and Ours.” Purchase popcorn and drinks from the concession stand. FMI: 784-0191.

Auburn, Saturday, July 22: The L/A Jaycees, second annual community picnic at Crescent Beach from 11 am to 3 p.m. All community members are welcome.

New Gloucester, Saturday, July 22: Flea market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Amvets Post 6, Route 100. Sponsored by Auxiliary. Tables, $10. Reserve by July 18. FMI or to reserve a table: Joyce Wotherspoon, 926-4693, Joyce Hamilton, 926-4079.

North Turner, Saturday, July 22: Beach Party Dance in the Lodge at The Great Outdoors across from the Highlands Golf Course. Come Dance to the Landslide Band and have a ball, from 8 to midnight, doors open at 7 p.m. BYOB Must be 21 or older. Admission $10/person. FMI & tickets, call 225-2372 or 224-7842.

Poland, Saturday, July 22: Poland Spring, third annual Art Show, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Poland Spring Resort, Route 26, For additional details, or to register as a participating artist, please call the Poland Spring Preservation Society at 998-4142.

Sabattus, Saturday, July 22: Fishing derby, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Martin’s Point. Hosted by Sabattus Pond Watershed Partnership. Register at Martin’s Point boat launch starting at 6 a.m. Entry fee $5 per person. All participants must possess a valid fishing license. Derby is divided into two categories: Northern Pike and all other fish species. The prize for the heaviest fish in each category will be 25% of the entry fees and a rod & reel set; 50% will go to SPWP. FMI: 375-6009.

Winthrop, Saturday, July 22: Winthrop Congregational Church Fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Lots of great things to purchase, food, candy, books gifts, collectibles, wonderful second time around “stuff.”

Lewiston, Sunday, July 23: Summer reading, week 6, “The Hamster” Public Library; FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4.

Livermore: Sunday, July 23: Open Farm Days, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Washburn-Norlands Living History Center, 290 Norlands Road. This event is free and open to the public.

Lewiston, Monday, July 24: Bookin’ It with Babies, 10 a.m., Lewiston Public Library.

Auburn, Tuesday, July 25: Festival Plaza Tuesday night concerts, 7 p.m., at Festival Plaza on Main Street, Delta Knights. FMI: 784-0191.

Lewiston, Tuesday, July 25: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Lewiston Public Library.

Winthrop, Tuesday, July 25: Wayne from Maine will perform, 2 p.m., Norcross Point. Sponsored by Friends of Charles M. Bailey Public Library, the Wayne from Maine show is a 45 minute interactive musical experience for the young and the young at heart. Wayne, along with his percussionist Jimmy James the KoongaCoonga Man, invite volunteers to the stage to play various percussive instruments or sing into a wireless microphone. FMI: www.waynefrommaine.com or 800-414-6845.

Auburn, Wednesday, July 26: Auburn Community Band, “Famous Groups and People,” 7 to 8:15 p.m., Festival Plaza, Main Street, weather permitting. FMI: www.auburncommunityband.org.

Lewiston, Wednesday, July 26: Lewiston Public Library computer lab open to senior citizens looking to develop basic computer skills, 1 to 3 p.m. Staffed by high school student volunteers. Sessions are free, no preregistration required.

Lewiston, Thursday, July 27: Chewonki Animal Shows, public library. Amazing Reptiles, 9:30 a.m., ages 3 to 10; Owls of Maine, 11 a.m., ages 5 to 10.

Lewiston, Thursday, July 27: Partner and line dancing with the Countryside Dancers, 7 p.m., Central Hall, 191 Lisbon St. Entrance: fourth level of Canal Street garage.

Lewiston, Thursday, July 27: L/A Arts Music in the Parks, noon, Courthouse Plaza; rain date Friday. Para La Gente (Latin salsa). FMI: [email protected]; www.laarts.org.

Topsham, Thursday, July 27: “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,” musical comedy with songs by Stephen Sondheim. Performed by Midcoast Youth Theater’s teen summer company. Mt. Ararat High School, Eagle’s Way (off Rte. 201), Topsham. Tickets at the door ($10 adults, $8 seniors and students). 7 p.m.. FMI 751-2619.

Lewiston, Friday, July 28: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Public Library.

Lewiston, Friday, July 28: L/A Arts Music in the Parks, noon, Fountain Park; rain location, Franco-American Heritage Center. Singer/songwriter Martin Swinger. FMI: [email protected]; www.laarts.org.

Mechanic Falls, Friday, July 28: Elizabeth Country Drifters, 8 p.m. to midnight, Silver Spur.

Auburn, Saturday, July 29: Festival Plaza, at the movies beginning at dusk, “Nanny McPhee.” Purchase popcorn and drinks from the concession stand. FMI: 784-0191.

Livermore, Saturday, July 29: Meal “Laugh and Learn,” 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is one of our most popular events, so call early for reservations. FMI: 897-4366 or e-mail [email protected].

Poland, through Saturday, July 29: Miss Nettie Ricker Art Gallery hosts “The All in the Family” art show, Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m. to noon, Maine State Building in Poland Spring. Watercolors, quilts, photography, wood carvings, primitive furniture. FMI: 998-4142.

Readfield, Saturday, July 29: The Maine Old Cemetery Association will meet at the Readfield Historical Society, Route 17, Readfield Depot, registration begins at 8:30 a.m. To reserve a bag lunch, please contact President Emily Quint at 635-2231 by July 21st. Speakers will be on Readfield’s Town History and on Gravestone Rubbings. A tour of cemeteries will follow lunch.

Lewiston, Sunday, July 30: Summer reading, week 7, “The Crab,” Public Library. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4

Sabattus, Sunday, July 31: Chicken Bar-b-cue, noon, Maxwell Gill Hall, corner of Rt. 126 and High St., adults $7 children under 12 $3.50. Need to buy tickets, call Roland 375-6586, Donald 375-8084, Robert 375-4057. Deadline for tickets, Sunday, July 23.

Lewiston, Monday, July 31: Bookin’ It with Babies, 10 a.m., Lewiston Public Library.

Auburn, Tuesday, August 1: Festival Plaza Tuesday night concerts, 7 p.m., Festival Plaza, Main Street, The Tone Kings. FMI: 784-0191.

Auburn, Wednesday, Aug. 2: Auburn Community Band, “America’s Favorite Songs,” 7 to 8:15 p.m., Festival Plaza, Main Street, weather permitting. FMI: www.auburncommunityband.org.

Gardiner, Wednesday, Aug. 2: Village Harmony, teen a cappella chorus singing songs from around the world: Russia, Corsica, Africa, and America, Johnson Hall Mini-Park, 280 Water St., noon to 1 p.m.; free. Rain location, inside Johnson Hall. FMI: www.johnsonhall.org.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Aug. 2: Lewiston Public Library computer lab open to senior citizens looking to develop basic computer skills, 1 to 3 p.m. Staffed by high school student volunteers. Sessions are free, no preregistration required.

Auburn, Thursday, Aug. 3: L/A Arts Music in the Parks, noon, Festival Plaza. FMI: [email protected]; www.laarts.org.

Auburn, Saturday, Aug. 5: Festival Plaza, at the movies beginning at dusk, “Edward Scissorshands.” Purchase popcorn and drinks from the concession stand. FMI: 784-0191.

Lewiston, Monday, Aug. 7: Bookin’ It with Babies, 10 a.m., Lewiston Public Library.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Aug. 8: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Lewiston Public Library.

Auburn, Wednesday, Aug. 9: Auburn Community Band, “Big Band and Dance Music,” 7 to 8:15 p.m., Festival Plaza, Main Street, weather permitting. FMI: www.auburncommunityband.org.

Gardiner, Wednesday, August 9: The Bellowphone Show, with Leonard Solomon-juggling, laughter, and an amazing musical instrument. Show support: Gardiner Federal Credit Union. Johnson Hall Mini-Park, 280 Water St., noon to 1 p.m.; free. Rain location, inside Johnson Hall. FMI: www.johnsonhall.org.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Aug. 9: Lewiston Public Library computer lab open to senior citizens looking to develop basic computer skills, 1 to 3 p.m. Staffed by high school student volunteers. Sessions are free, no preregistration required.

Cumberland, Thursday through Sunday, Aug. 10 to 13: Cumberland Craft Show; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Cumberland Fairgrounds, 169 Blanchard Road. Presented by United Maine Craftsmen. 300 artisans. Rain or shine. FMI: 621-2818 or visit www.unitedmainecraftsmen.com.

Auburn, Saturday, Aug. 12: Festival Plaza, at the movies beginning at dusk, “The Incredibles.” Purchase popcorn and drinks from the concession stand. FMI: 784-0191.

Portland, Saturday, Aug. 12: Third annual Maine Pagan Pride Day Festival, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Allen Avenue Unitarian Church, 524 Allen Ave. Free and open to the public. Donations of canned goods for a local food pantry are welcomed and encouraged.

Lewiston, Monday, Aug. 14: Bookin’ It with Babies, 10 a.m., Lewiston Public Library.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Aug. 15: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Lewiston Public Library.

Auburn, Wednesday, Aug. 16: Auburn Community Band, “Take Two,” 7 to 8:15 p.m., Festival Plaza, Main Street, weather permitting. FMI: www.auburncommunityband.org.

Gardiner, Wednesday, Aug. 16: Gelina Family Band, lively bluegrass and country tunes by talented family from Gardiner, Johnson Hall Mini-Park, 280 Water St., noon to 1 p.m.; free. Rain location, inside Johnson Hall. FMI: www.johnsonhall.org.

Lewiston-Auburn, Saturday, Aug. 18-20: 12th annual Great Falls Balloon Festival.

Lewiston, Monday, Aug. 21: Bookin’ It with Babies, 10 a.m., Lewiston Public Library.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Aug. 22: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Lewiston Public Library.

Auburn, Wednesday, Aug. 23: Auburn Community Band, “Greatest Hits” from past 25 summer seasons, 7 to 8:15 p.m., Festival Plaza, Main Street, weather permitting. FMI: www.auburncommunityband.org.

Gardiner, Wednesday, August 23: Bruce Mackenzie Johnson, magician, juggler, character comedian. Show support: MaineGeneral Health. Johnson Hall Mini-Park, 280 Water St., noon to 1 p.m.; free. Rain location, inside Johnson Hall. FMI: www.johnsonhall.org.

Auburn, Saturday, August 26: Festival Plaza, at the movies beginning at dusk, “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” Purchase popcorn and drinks from the concession stand. FMI: 784-0191.

Lewiston, Monday, Aug. 28: Bookin’ It with Babies, 10 a.m., Lewiston Public Library.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Aug. 29: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Lewiston Public Library.

Turner, Saturday, September 2: Annual yard sale, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Goodwin Well and Water, Route 4. Snacks and drinks for sale.

Poland, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 15 and 16: Second annual quilt retreat, Poland Spring Resort, hosted by the Poland Spring Preservation Society. Froncie Quinn is coming from Vermont to share her talent and knowledge at a workshop. Workshops, vendors, yard sale. FMI or reservations: 998-4142.