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

Eustis, Monday, Aug. 14: Free bone density screenings, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Town Office. Offered by Healthy Community Coalition. Funded by Carrabassett Valley and Eustis. FMI: 1-800-525-3136 or 645-3136 ext. 5102.

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

Livermore, Tuesday, Aug. 15: The Livermore Public Library will holding it’s annual meeting at 22 Church St. , 7 p.m.. election of officers will be held. The public is invited.

Farmington, Wednesday, Aug. 16: “The Dreams of Sparrows,” a film by Iraqi, Hayder Mausa Daffar, shown by Western Mountains Peace Action Workshop, 7 p.m., Room 201, Roberts Learning Center, UMF campus. Discussion will follow. Free admission; donations for the continued film series appreciated.

Leeds, Wednesday, Aug. 16: The Rural Androscoggin County Triad meeting, 2 to 3 p.m., at Rural Community Action Ministry on Church Hill Road. Topic: tax and refund rebate and house number distribution to local seniors. House numbers will help identify senior citizens’ houses to emergency responders. Open to the public. FMI: Susan Gill, 524-5095 or 224-7505. RCAM can provide limited transportation for this meeting.

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

Rangeley, Wednesday to Saturday, Aug. 16 to 19: ACME Productions of Rangeley presents Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast,” 7 p.m., Rangeley Lakes Regional School gym. Space is limited. FMI and reservations: Rangeley Lakes Regional School, 864-3312, ext. 101. Ticket prices: $8-$12.

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

Phillips, Friday, Aug. 18: Bake sale, 9 a.m., lawn of the Phillips Congregational Church. Sponsored by the Shared Ministry Women. FMI: Mimi Hardy, 639-2131.

Rangeley, Saturday, Aug. 19: Wilhelm Reich Museum will hold an auction at the Conference Center, Dodge Pond Road, 10 a.m. Viewing is at 9 a.m.

Rangeley, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Aug. 18, 19, 20: Sandy River Rangeley Lakes Railroad, Old Home Days, are running a steam engine from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 8 to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The train leaves on the hour. Adults $6, children under 13, $3.

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, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., Washburn-Norlands Living History Center, 290 Livermore Road. Adults, $5; children, $3. Advance reservations 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.

Farmington, Saturday, Aug. 26: Peggy Lynn and Dan Duggan, folk music, 7:30 p.m., Nordica Auditorium, UMF Merrill Hall. Open to the public. Adults, $6; seniors, $5; children under 16 and UMF students with ID, free. Sponsored by Arts Institute of Western Maine. FMI: [email protected], 645-2157, http://artsinstitute.org.

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

Farmington, Saturday, Sept. 9: Contradance with the North Star Sisters, 8 to 11 p.m.,; 7:30 free basics workshop, Farmington Grange, Bridge St., Route 43, $6 admission; $15 family max. FMI: 397-2241.

Farmington, Friday, Sept. 15: 10th annual Mt. Blue Football Tailgate Party, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. before the Cony game, at MBHS. Chicken dinner $5, hamburg or hot dog dinner $4. Tickets available from players or call 778-4006.

Oxford Hills area

Oxford, Monday, Aug. 14: His Place Teen Center yard sale, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Route 26, next to the fish market. Set up, Aug. 9.

Waterford, Monday, Aug. 14: Monthly meeting, 7:30 p.m., Waterford Grange 479, Valley Road (above Melby’s Store).

Norway, Tuesday, Aug. 15: “Addressing the Crisis in Congo: Notes from the Field,” Alexander Petroff, Working Villages International, 6:30 p.m., Fare Share Market, 443 Main St. Slide presentation and discussion. Public welcome, free. FMI: Laura Kahn 725-1047, www.workingvillages.org.

Gorham, N.H., Wednesday, Aug. 16: Wednesday Night with a Ranger speaker series presents “White Mountain Lure,” 8 p.m., Appalachian Mountain Club’s Pinkham Notch Visitor Center, Route 16. A 30-minute movie on the history of the White Mountains and creation of the White Mountain National Forest. Free. Open to the public. FMI: 603-466-2713, TTY 603-466-2856 or 603-466-2721.

Norway, Wednesday, Aug. 16: First person account – P.E. Armstrong “The Rescue of the Inmates of Santo Tomas Internment Camp,” Manila, Philippines, in February 1945 as seen through the eyes of a young Marine from Maine. Articles from the engagement to be viewed afterward, 7 p.m. at the Society House, 71 Main St. FMI: 743-0505.

Paris, Wednesday, Aug. 16: Dan Grady Marionettes, 10 a.m. to noon, Moore Park. In event of rain, Paris Fire Hall, Western Avenue. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Free. FMI: 743-2501.

Paris, Wednesday, Aug. 16: Horizon, 6 to 8 p.m., Moore Park. In event of rain, Paris Fire Hall, Western Avenue. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Free. FMI: 743-2501.

Lovell, Thursday, Aug. 17: Carl Dimow and Nathan Kolosko, flute, bass flute and guitar, 7:30 p.m., the Brick Church, 502 Christian Hill Road. Admission: $10 donation.

Paris, Thursday, Aug. 17: Story time for preschoolers, 10 a.m., public library. FMI: 743-6994.

Norway, Thursday, Aug. 17: Adult summer reading program “Reading Someone Else’s Mail”, 7 p.m., Norway Memorial Library. Discussion of “The Voyage of the Narwhal by Andrea Barrett. FMI: 743-5309.

Hebron, Friday Aug. 18: The Hebron Historical society will hold a symposium on the life of C. H. George, a prominent citizen, selectman, and wounded American Civil War Veteran, at 2 p.m., at the town office. The public is invited.

Bryant Pond, Saturday, Aug. 19: Dana Perkins, magician and ventriloquist, will perform from 10 to 11 a.m., at Whitman Memorial Library. Free admission.

Bolsters Mills, Saturday, Aug. 19: Chicken pie supper, seating at 5 and 6 p.m., United Methodist Church. Includes potato, vegetable, dessert and beverage. Adults, $7; under 12, $3. Handicapped-accessible, air conditioned. Ticket sales begins at 4 p.m., reservations 9 a.m. to noon. FMI: 583-9024.

Fryeburg, Saturday, Aug. 19: Seton Society midsummer fair and community flea market, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Route 5. Crafts, craft supplies, baked goods, jewelry, attic treasures, raffles and a “Second Chance Boutique.” Doughnuts and coffee, hot dogs, desserts and soft drinks will be available.

Lovell, Saturday, Aug. 19: Arts and artisans fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., New Suncook Elementary School, Route 5. Free. Over 60 exhibitors. Sandwiches and desserts available. Benefits Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library.

Paris, Saturday, Aug. 19: Annual lobster and clambake, 3 to 6:30 p.m., Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. Sponsored by Oxford Hills Rotary Club. Take-out available. Advance tickets $17; day of the event, $20. FMI or tickets: Patty Rice 743-777, Dave Preble 743-7836 or any Rotary member. Tickets available at Western Auto, Kennison Real Estate and Lake Region Awards. Benefits the Oxford Hill Community.

Paris, Saturday, Aug. 19: Blueberry pancake breakfast, 7 to 10:30 a.m. and bake sale, 7 to 11 a.m., Deering Memorial Methodist Church, corner of Church and Main Streets. Breakfast $5.

Waterford, Saturday, Aug. 19: Breakfast, 7:30 to 10 a.m., Wilkins Community House, next to the Waterford Congregational Church, Plummer Hill. Menu: scrambled eggs, pancakes, bacon, sausage links, muffins, doughnuts, orange juice and coffee. Cost: $5; children 5 to 10, $3; children under 5, free.

Woodstock, Saturday, Aug. 19: History Day and sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Woodstock Historical Society.

Bethel, Sunday, Aug. 20: Mahoosuc Arts Council presents Tom Dean in a performance of acoustic folk music at 4 p.m. at the bandstand on Bethel Common. Rain site, Bingham Hall on Church St. Free to the public. FMI: 824-3575.

West Paris, Sunday, Aug. 20: Open house, 2 to 4 p.m., Finnish-American Heritage Center.

Paris, Monday, Aug. 21: American Red Cross blood drive, 12:30 to 6:30 p.m., Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. FMI or to schedule an appointment 1-800-448-3543 press 3 or visit www.bloodpartners.org/ohchs.

Paris, Wednesday, Aug. 23: Moore Park Summer Entertainment series presents Dave Rowe Trio, 8 p.m., Moore Park. In case of rain, event will be at the Paris Fire Hall, Western Avenue. Free admission. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. FMI: 743-2501.

Poland, Saturday, Aug. 26: Thompson Lake Environmental Association pig roast, Agassiz Village Camp, Thompson Lake.

Waterford, Saturday, Aug. 26: Waterford Grange 479 bake sale and yard sale, 8:30 a.m. to noon, Hooker Farms, Pleasant Street, Oxford. FMI and to donate items: Linda Hooker, 539-4572.

Mechanic Falls, Sunday, Aug. 27: Down East Country Music Association presents 26th annual awards show, noon, Silver Spur, Route 121. Adults, $10; children under 12, $5. Adult competitors, $5; youth competitors, $2, children under 12. Refreshments available. Winners will represent the state in the Tennessee Nationals. FMI: Jackie, 793-8884; Gary, 377-8035; Dean, 743-2922.

Bridgton, Thursday, Aug. 31: American Red Cross Blood Drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Bridgton Hospital, South High Street.

Oxford, Thursday through Tuesday, Aug. 31 to Sept. 5: His Place Teen Center yard sale, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Route 26, next to the fish market. Set-up, Aug. 30.

Norway, Wednesday, Sept. 20: Fun Times in Unusual Places – Roy Earle. One person’s account of “Things Not Many People Get To Do.” 7 p.m., Society House, 71 Main St. FMI: 743-2305.

River Valley area

Rumford, Thursday, Aug.17: Open house, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Oxford County Arc. Tours of the programs, artwork on display, “Back to School” fashion show at noon. Free and open to the public.

Bryant Pond, Saturday, Aug. 19: Dana Perkins, magician and ventriloquist, will perform from 10 to 11 a.m., at Whitman Memorial Library. Free admission.

Rumford, Saturday, Aug. 19: Bean Hole Bean supper starting at 5 p.m. at Blazing Star Lodge on Route 232 Rumford Corner. On the menu, beans and hot dogs, coleslaw, potato salad, bread, beverage and dessert. Adults, $6; children 12 and under, $3. Take outs available. FMI: Dick Stearns at 364-2943.

Bethel, Sunday, Aug. 20: Mahoosuc Arts Council presents Tom Dean in a performance of acoustic folk music at 4 p.m. at the bandstand on Bethel Common. Rain site, Bingham Hall on Church St. Free to the public. FMI: 824-3575.

Dixfield, Sunday, Aug. 20: Dixfield Main Street Outdoor Market, fourth annual bicentennial road races, live music, G. Dana Holt Gazebo, miniature horses, more. Vendor spots available for $15. Applications at Log Cabin Craftworks. FMI: 562-8816 daytime.

Rumford, Sunday, Aug. 20: Betsy Sholl, current Maine Poet Laureate, gives a poetry reading at 2 p.m. at Pennacook Art Center, 82 Congress St. Tom Fallon of Rumford will also read. Reading is free and open to the public. FMI: 364-9972.

Gorham, NH, Wednesday, Aug. 23: Ranger speaker series presents “The History of Logging in the White Mountains”, 8 p.m., Appalachian Mountain Club’s Pinkham Notch Visitor Center, Route 16. Free and open to the public. FMI: 603-466-2713, TTY 603-466-2856 or 603-466-2721.

Locke Mills, Monday, Aug. 28: American Red Cross blood drive, 1 to 6 p.m., American Legion Hall.

Lewiston area

Auburn, Monday, Aug. 14: ATLAS (Auburn Teen Library Advisors at Auburn Public Library) are inviting teens to Teen Open Mic Night, Androscoggin Room, Public Library. Looking for acoustic singer/songwriters, instrumental musicians, comedy acts and poetry reading for teens between ages of 13-18 years. Doors open for performers to sign up first come-first serve at 5:30 p.m. FMI: Sally, 333-6640 ext. 4.

Auburn, Monday, Aug. 14: American Red Cross blood drive, 1 to 6 p.m., Auburn Community, 109 Pleasant St. Open to the public.

Lewiston, Monday, Aug. 14: Bob and Darleen Puffer, music ministry, will be appearing at the Lighthouse Baptist Church, 39 Lincoln St, at 7 p.m.

Lewiston, Monday, Aug. 14: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 6 p.m., Ramada Inn, 490 Pleasant St. Open to the public.

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

Lewiston, Tuesday, Aug. 15: American Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., CMMC Whole Bloods and Pheresis, 300 Main St. Open to the public.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Aug. 15: Farmers’ Market, 2 to 6 p.m., Kennedy Park, corner Bates and Pine. FMI: William Burke, market manager, 777-5134; Lots to Gardens at 753-6944.

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

Sabattus, Tuesday, Aug. 15: American Red Cross blood drive, 2 to 7 p.m., Our Lady, Route 9. Open to the public.

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, bluegrass and country tunes by 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.

Leeds, Wednesday, Aug. 16: The Rural Androscoggin County Triad meeting, 2 to 3 p.m., at Rural Community Action Ministry on Church Hill Road. Topic: tax and refund rebate and house number distribution to local seniors. House numbers will help identify senior citizens’ houses to emergency responders. Open to the public. FMI: Susan Gill, 524-5095 or 224-7505. RCAM can provide limited transportation for this meeting.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Aug. 16: American Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., CMMC Whole Bloods and Pheresis, 300 Main St. Open to the public.

Auburn, Thursday, Aug. 17: L/A Arts presents singer/songwriter Carolyn Currie, noon, Festival Plaza. Free. Rain date: Friday, Aug. 18, noon. FMI: 782-7228; www.laarts.org.

Auburn, Thursday, Aug. 17: Teenior Knitting Club, 10 a.m., public library. FMI: 333-6640, ext. 2008, or [email protected].

Lewiston, Thursday, Aug. 17: American Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., CMMC Whole Bloods and Pheresis, 300 Main St. Open to the public.

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

Lewiston, Friday, Aug. 18: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Lewiston Public Library.

Monmouth, Saturday, Aug. 19: Wild animals from the D.E.W. Animal Kingdom, 4 to 7 p.m., Main St. outside Rain Forest Restaurant. Nandai, a black leopard; GiGi, a Capuchin monkey; and Felix, the binturong and more. The street will be closed to traffic during the animals’ visit. Entertainment by Magic of Blues group (Singleton Music Productions). FMI: DEW, 293-2837 or Singleton Music Productions, 991-2696.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Aug. 19: Nature walks, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26. Adults, $5; children $2; under 6, free. Reservations required. FMI: 926-4597.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Aug. 19: Handmade paper using variety of resources, made for writing, painting, Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26. Preregistration required, $30. FMI: 926-4597.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Aug. 19: Smorgasbord supper, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Grange, Sabbathday Road just off Route 26. Menu: baked beans, hot dogs, a wide variety of casseroles, various salads, and homemade desserts. Adults, $7; children under 12, $3.50.

Pownal, Saturday, Aug. 19: Baked bean supper, 5 and 6 p.m., Pownal Center Congregation 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.

Winthrop, Saturday, Aug. 19: Homebaked food sale and lunches on the lawn, sale starts 10 a.m.; light luncheon at noon, Winthrop Congregational Church. Luncheon includes lobster salad and chicken salad rolls. Event will be inside if raining. Proceeds benefit the church.

Winthrop, Saturday, Aug. 19: The Friends of the Charles M. Bailey Public Library will be holding their Annual Book Sale from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. at the Masonic Hall, located next to the Library on Bowdoin Street. New members are always welcome and donations will be accepted right up until the day of the sale!

Auburn, Sunday, Aug. 20: Guest organist, Mark Thallander former music minister, Crystal Cathedral, Pasadena, Calif. Court Street Baptist Church. FMI: 784-6661.

Auburn, Sunday, Aug. 20: Concert featuring organist Mark Thallander, 6 p.m., Court Street Baptist Church. Freewill offering. Autograph session to follow with dessert and fellowship. FMI: 784-6661.

Lewiston, Sunday, Aug. 20: The Campbells concert of southern gospel music, 10 a.m., First Assembly of God Church, 70 Hogan Road. FMI: 786-2636.

Pownal, Sunday, Aug. 20: Mountain bike benefit ride, Bradbury Mountain State Park, 528 Hallowell Road. Registration: 9 to 11 a.m. Sponsored by New England Mountain Bike Association. Benefits Bradbury Mountain State Park future trail development. General public, $15; $10 for NEMBA members; and if you join NEMBA you get to ride for free. Arrowed courses for beginner, intermediate and advanced cross-country riders, as well as led rides of all levels. FMI: Philip Keyes, [email protected], 800-576-3622; www.nemba.org; 688-4712.

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.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Aug. 22: Farmers’ Market, 2 to 6 p.m., Kennedy Park, corner Bates and Pine. FMI: William Burke, market manager, 777-5134; Lots to Gardens at 753-6944.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Aug. 22: American Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., CMMC Whole Bloods and Pheresis, 300 Main St. Open to the public.

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, Aug. 23: Bruce Mackenzie Johnson, magician, juggler, character comedian, 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. 23: American Red Cross blood drive, 1 to 6:30 p.m. , CMMC Whole Bloods and Pheresis, 300 Main St. Open to the public.

Auburn, Thursday, Aug. 24: L/A Arts presents Bellamy Jazz Band, noon, Festival Plaza. Free. Rain date: Friday, Aug. 25, noon, HiltonGarden Inn. Jazz musicians play traditional New Orleans and Chicago jazz and swing. FMI: 782-7228; www.laarts.org.

Auburn, Thursday, Aug. 24: Teenior Knitting Club, 10 a.m., public library. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 2008 or [email protected].

Greene, Thursday and Friday, Aug. 24 and 25: Filmmaker Frank Klicar will narrate his film, “Slovenia and Croatia,” Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. Thursday, 7 p.m. and Friday, 2 and 7 p.m.; free admission; doors open one hour before shows; air-conditioned. FMI: 946-5311 or http://ourworld.cs.com/sawyerfoundation.

Lewiston, Thursday, Aug. 24: American Red Cross blood drive, 1 to 6:30 p.m., CMMC Whole Bloods and Pheresis, 300 Main St. Open to the public.

Auburn, Friday, Aug. 25: L/A Arts presents Kate Wegner/Chuck Donnelly and Evergreen (Celtic and Bluegrass), noon, Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch. Rain location, indoors.

Lewiston, Friday, Aug. 25: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Public Library.

Lisbon, Friday, Aug. 25: Smothered beef supper, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall, 27 Village St. Donations: Adults $6; children 12 and under $3, pre-school, free.

Auburn, Saturday, Aug. 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.

Gray, Saturday, Aug. 26: American Legion Auxilary of Gray, Indoor Yard Sale, 7:30 a.m. to noon. All proceeds go to charities, veterans, or needy families. FMI: call Nancy True at 657-2661.

Gray, Saturday, Aug. 26: 15th Annual Chicken BBQ, 5 and 5:45 p.m., Gray Congregational Church Parish House, Brown St. Adults $8.50, children 12 and under $4.25. Menu: 1/2 chicken, baked potato, corn on the cob, homemade biscuits, cakes and pies, punch and coffee. FMI: contact 657-4338, day of supper 657-4279.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, Aug. 26: Home baked bean and ham supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Lisbon Methodist Church, School Street, Adults $6, children $2. FMI: 353-8957.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Aug. 26: Shaker Style Dovetail Tray, Chris Becksvoort will lead workshops at the Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26. Preregistration required, $40. FMI: 926-4597.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Aug. 26: Chair-canning, Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26. Preregistration required, $30. FMI: 926-4597.

Sabattus, Saturday, Aug. 26: Turkey dinner, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Pathway Community Church, 181 Sabattus Road, across the street from Stevens Hardware. Adults, $6.50; children 4 to 12, $4; under 4, free.

Mechanic Falls, Sunday, Aug. 27: Down East Country Music Association presents 26th annual awards show, noon, Silver Spur, Route 121. Adults, $10; children under 12, $5. Adult competitors, $5; youth competitors, $2 for children under 12. Refreshments available. Winners will represent Maine in the Tennessee Nationals. FMI: Jackie, 793-8884; Gary, 377-8035; Dean, 743-2922.

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.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Aug. 29: Farmers’ Market, 2 to 6 p.m., Kennedy Park, corner Bates and Pine. FMI: William Burke, market manager, 777-5134; Lots to Gardens at 753-6944.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Aug. 29: American Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Bus Drive, Advantage Payroll, 126 Merrow Rd. Open to the public.

Auburn, Wednesday, Aug. 30: American Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., CMMC Whole Bloods and Pheresis, 300 Main St. Open to the public.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Aug. 30: American Red Cross blood drive, 1 to 6:30 p.m., CMMC Whole Bloods and Pheresis, 300 Main St. Open to the public.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Aug. 30: American Red Cross blood drive, 7 a.m. to noon, Sisters of Charity, Campus Ave., Lepage Center. Open to the public.

Auburn, Thursday, Aug. 31: Teenior Knitting Club, 10 a.m., public library. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 2008 or [email protected].

Lewiston, Thursday, Aug. 31: American Red Cross blood drive, 1 to 6:30 p.m., CMMC Whole Bloods and Pheresis, 300 Main St. Open to the public.

Gray, Saturday, Sept. 2: Public supper, 5 to 6 p.m., American Legion, 15 Lewiston Rd., beans, chop suey, cole slaw, hot dogs, breads and desserts. Adults $6, children under 12, $2.50; under five years, free.

Lewiston, Saturday, Sept. 2: Bean supper, 4 to 6:30 p.m., Holy Cross Knights of Columbus Council 12652, Church Hall, 1080 Lisbon St. $6 per person; $3, 12 years and under. take out available. FMI: Dan Leclair 240-3537.

Turner, Saturday, Sept. 2: Annual yard sale, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., for North Turner Presbyterian Church, at Goodwin Well and Water, Route 4. Snacks and drinks for sale.

Portland, Friday, Sept. 8: Coastal Studies for Girls presents fisherman, author and advocate for the aspirations of young woman, Linda Greenlaw sharing “Lessons from the Sea,” 7 p.m., USM Abromson Center. Students, $10; general public, $15. Tickets available at the door or by calling 780-5951. FMI: 865-9700.

Auburn, Saturday, Sept. 9: Fall Festival of Music/Country and Gospel, 7 p.m., CMCC, Kirk Hall. Advance tickets $8/$10 at the door Tickets available at the Dominican Sisters Convent in Sabattus, Victor News, park St., Lewiston. FMI: call Rose 784-8388.

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.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, Sept. 30: Scrapbooking day, Lisbon United Methodist Church, 14 School St. There will be make and take kits, demonstrations, door prizes and goodie bags. Cost $20 before Sept. 15. After $25. Lunch included. FMI: call Carol Day 353-8019.

Leeds, Saturday, Oct. 7: Leeds Community Church fundraiser, “A Celebration of Gifts and Talents,” 123 Church Hill Road, 7 a.m. to noon.