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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 Falls, Friday, May 25: History Night, 3 to 9 p.m., Main and Depot streets area. Music, historic displays, cruise night, food and more.

Livermore Falls, Thursday, May 25: Victor Mercier, 6 to 8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Farmington, Saturday, May 26: Barry Carlson Memorial 24-Hour Tennis Marathon, starts at 9 a.m., Hippach Field Tennis Courts. Proceeds benefit building tennis courts at high school. FMI: Judy Upham, 778-4751.

Farmington, Saturday, May 26 (rain date, June 2): Yard and plant sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Fairbanks School Meeting House, Route 4. FMI: Patty Jacobs, 778-4272. Benefits Fairbanks School Neighborhood Association.

Farmington, Saturday, May 26: Yard sale, 8 a.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, Route 2.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, May 26: Baked bean, casserole supper 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., American Legion, Reynolds Avenue.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, May 26: Indoor yard sale, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Eaton Memorial United Methodist Church, Church and Knapp streets. Benefits church mission projects.

New Sharon, Saturday, May 26: Bean and casserole supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., United Methodist Church Annex. Adults, $7; children under 12, $2. Sponsored by church’s Woman’s Society. Benefits church.

Rangeley, Saturday, May 26: Turkey supper, 5 p.m., “The Barn.” Sponsored by Mission Board, Rangeley Congregational Church-UCC, High Street. Adults, $7; children under 12, $3.

East Dixfield, Sunday, May 27: Jam session, noon to 6 p.m., Countryfolk Music Theatre, Route 2. Country, bluegrass, gospel and folk musicians and singers invited. FMI: Linda Latham, 645-4752; [email protected]; www.countryfolkmusic.com.

Livermore Falls, Monday, May 28: Barry Wood, 6 to 8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Farmington, Friday, June 1: Hurricane of Change premiere, 7 p.m., Mt. Blue Middle School gym. $6 adults; $4 seniors; $2 children under 18. Tickets at Howard’s Rexall and at door. FMI: Anne Geller, Foothills Arts Center, 778-0448; www.foothillsarts.org.

Farmington, Saturday, June 2: Plant sale, 9 a.m. to noon, Holman Parish House First Congregational “Old South” Church, Main Street. Benefits kitchen remodeling project. FMI: Pat Durham, 778-2866.

Livermore, Saturday, June 2: Plant sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., public library. Benefits the library.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, June 2: Farmers market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Strong, Saturday, June 2: Sandy River Festival, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., American Legion Field. Free. Fishing, swimming, inner tube racing, fly casting and fly tying lessons, games. FMI: 684-4429.

Livermore Falls, Monday, June 4: Terry Moore, 6 to 8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, June 5: Silver and Gold, 6 to 8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Rangeley, Wednesday, June 6: Breakfast, 7 a.m., Wilhelm Reich Museum, conference center, Dodge Pond Road. FMI: Mary Henderson, 864-3443.

Livermore Falls, Thursday June 7: Richard Moreau, 6 to 8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Canton, Saturday, June 9: Summer Fest, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Municipal Building and ball field. Hosted by Volunteer Fire Department. FMI: Wayne or Mary Dube, 597-3043.

Canton, Saturday, June 9: 3rd annual Auto Show, 8 a.m. to noon, Canton Volunteer Fire Department. Registration 8 a.m to noon, rain or shine. Awards presentation, 1 p.m. Registration fee $5.

Farmington, Saturday, June 9: Contradance, 8 to 11 p.m., Farmington Grange, Bridge Street. Calling by John McIntire. Beginner/brush-up workshop at 7:30. $6, $15 family. No partner necessary, FMI: 397-2241; [email protected]; www.starleft.org.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, June 9: Farmers market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Kingfield, Sunday, June 10: Old-fashioned drive-in car hop, 4 to 8 p.m., Kingfield Woodsman, Main Street. Registration, $5. Benefits American Cancer Society.

Livermore Falls, Monday, June 11: Barry Wood, 6 to 8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, June 12: Bing Crosby, 6 to 8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Livermore Falls, Thursday, June 14: Victor Mercier, 6 to 8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Turner, Friday, June 15: Golf scramble, 8 a.m., Turner Highland’s Golf Course. Sponsored by Leavitt Area High School and Tripp Middle School. Benefits Soracco family of Turner, who recently lost their home in a fire. $60 for greens fee, barbecue. FMI: 225-3261; Stacey Pellerin, [email protected].

Livermore Falls, Saturday, June 16: Farmers market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Livermore Falls, Monday, June 18: Terry Moore, 6 to 8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, June 19: Silver and Gold, 6 to 8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Livermore Falls, Thursday, June 21: Richard Moreau, 6 to 8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Farmington, Friday, June 22: Concert, 7 to 9:30 p.m., Lincoln Auditorium, Robert’s Learning Center, University of Maine Farmington. Tired Starlings, James Eaton and The Feel Good Band, James Goselin, Cenedl. Free, donations welcome.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, June 23: Farmers market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, June 23: Lori Dodge, 6 to 8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Livermore Falls, Sunday, June 24: Joel Gilbert, 6 to 8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Livermore Falls, Monday, June 25: Barry Wood, 6 to 8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Livermore Falls, Thursday, June 28: Victor Mercier, 6 to 8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Livermore Falls, Friday, June 29: Paul Soucie Band, 6 to 8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, June 30: Farmers market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Rangeley, Sunday, July 29: “Foreigner” benefit concert, 5:30 p.m., Saddleback Mountain. Co-sponsored by Rangeley Region Health Center Inc. and 107.5 Frank FM. Gates open at 1 p.m. $40, tickets available at ticketmaster.com or 775-3331. $100 premium tickets are available by calling 864-4397. FMI: www.rangeleyhealth.org or www.1075frank.com.

Oxford Hills area

Norway, Friday and Saturday, May 25, 26: Yard sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., The Progress Center, 35 Cottage St. Benefits Oxford Hills Trackers Special Olympics team. FMI: 743-8049.

Oxford, Thursday through Wednesday, May 24 through 30: Yard sale, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., His Place Teen Center, Route 26. To donate items or FMI: Bert 743-9503 or 515-3000.

Buckfield, Friday, May 25: American Red Cross blood drive, 1 to 6 p.m., Masonic Lodge, 5 High St.

Norway, Friday, May 25: Baby Boosters, for children under 2, rhymes, finger plays, songs, stories and other activities, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

Paris, Friday, Saturday, May 25, 26: Bake, yard sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 659 Park St. Benefits Tracy and Raymond Morin and family. FMI: Peggy, 357-7072.

Bridgton, Saturday, May 26: Lakes Environmental Association yard sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., in parking lot behind the LEA Center, 230 Main St. Lake Center open for tours. FMI: Sue Black, 647-8272; LEA, 647-8580; [email protected].

Fryeburg, Saturday, May 26: Bake sale, 9 a.m. to noon, Thriftway store, Rte 302. FMI Sally 935-2546.

Locke Mills, Saturday, May 26: Dance, 7 to 10 p.m., Locke Mills Town Hall. Richard Felt Orchestra.

Mechanic Falls, Saturday May 26: Library annual book sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., across from the library at 15 Elm St. Hardcover, $1; paperbacks, 50 cents. FMI: 345-9450.

North Waterford, Saturday, May 26: Bobby Reed and the wild horses, 8 p.m. to midnight, Waterford World’s Fair, Green Road. Cost: $10. FMI, Penny, 583-4160.

Paris, Saturday, May 26: Chem-free dance, 8 to 11 p.m., South Paris Legion hall, Church Street. $10. Tickets at door. Sponsored by Norway/Paris Lion Club.

Paris, Saturday, May 26: Methodist May Madness sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Deering Memorial Methodist Church. White elephant, rummage, bake sale.

Sweden, Saturday, May 26: Spaghetti, meatball supper, 5 to 7 p.m., Sweden Meeting House. Hosted by Sweden Volunteer Fire Association. FMI 925-1849.

Buckfield, Monday, May 28: Memorial Day parade, 9 a.m., beginning at the Municipal Center.

Norway, Monday, May 28: Memorial Day parade and services, assemble 8:45 a.m., Advertiser Square. Starts at 9 a.m. Inclement weather: no parade; services inside Stone-Smart Legion Hall.

West Paris, Monday, May 28: Memorial Day parade, assemble 10:30 a.m., Finnish-American/American Legion Hall, Maple Street. Starts at 11 a.m. Inclement weather: ceremonies inside West Paris Grange Hall, 4 Church St. Sponsored by Ring-McKeen Post 151 American Legion & Auxiliary.

Oxford, Monday, May 28: Memorial Day parade, 9:30 a.m., starting at the Elementary School, to end at the Legion Home.

Stoneham, Monday, May 28: Memorial Day breakfast, 7 to 10 a.m., Stoneham Rescue, Butter Hills Road. $5 per person; $2.50, children 12 and under.

Norway, Wednesday, May 30: Blood drive, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Harper Conference Center, Ripley Medical Arts Building, Stephens Memorial Hospital. Hosted by Maine Blood Center. FMI: Mike Rolfe, 743-5933, ext. 432, for appointment.

Norway, Wednesday, May 30: Story time for children ages 2 to 5, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

Paris, Thursday, May 31: Story time for preschoolers, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library. FMI: 743-6994.

Norway, Friday, June 1: Baby Boosters for children under 2, rhymes, finger plays, songs, stories and other activities, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

Gorham, N.H., Saturday, June 2: Kids Free Fishing Day, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Wildcat Pond, Route 16. Kids 15 and younger, no fee, license necessary. FMI: U.S. Forest Service, White Mountain National Forest at 207-824-2134, 603-466-2713, or TTY 603-466-2856.

Hebron, Friday, June 1: Hebron Pines Country Music Jamboree, 7 to 10 p.m., Hebron Pines Campground, Route 124. Day admission $6. Camping info: Dale, 966-2179. FMI: Lorri, 966-2771.

Hebron, Saturday, June 2: Hebron Pines Country Music Jamboree, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., Hebron Pines Campground, Route 124. Day admission $6. Camping info: Dale, 966-2179. FMI: Lorri, 966-2771.

Norway, Saturday, June 2: National Trails Day, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. Meet at head of Viking Trail. Clean Riverside Trail; bags, gloves provided. FMI: Amy 743-1562 ext. 778.

Norway, Saturday, June 2: Fare Share Co-op yard and plant sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 443 Main St. Donations gladly accepted before 9 a.m.

Paris, Saturday, June 2: Bean supper, seatings 5 and 6 p.m., First Baptist Church of Paris. Adults, $6; children under 12, $4. Take-outs. Call 743-5198 after 3 p.m. Proceeds benefit church office equipment and Web site.

Paris, Saturday, June 2: Hamlin Memorial Library and Museum open house, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 16 Hannibal Hamlin Drive off Paris Hill Road. FMI: 743-2980; [email protected].

Sumner, Saturday, June 2: Yard, bake sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., fire station, by Sumner Fire Department Auxiliary, for construction of heli pad for medical helicopter. Refreshments, plant sale. FMI: Dianna, 388-2628 or Wilda, 388-2981.

West Paris, Saturday, June 2: Old Home Days skillet toss, registration 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., behind the town office. Ages 10 to 17, $2; age 18 and older, $3. FMI: 674-2628.

West Paris, Saturday, June 2: Old Home Days lawn mower pulls, registration 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., behind the town office. Must be 18 years of age or older. FMI: 890-6735, 674-2628.

West Paris, Sunday, June 3: Old Home Days Auto Show, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Agnes Gray School. $5 entry fee. Admission free. Fees benefit West Paris Old Home Days. FMI: Tom, 539-8331.

Mechanic Falls, Thursday, June 7: Paul Cote of Oxford will present history of the rifle, 7 p.m., Mechanic Falls Municipal Building, 108 Lewiston St., gymnasium.

Canton, Saturday, June 9: Summer Fest, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Canton Municipal Building and ball field. Hosted by Volunteer Fire Department. FMI: Wayne or Mary Dube, 597-3043.

Canton, Saturday, June 9: 3rd annual Auto Show, 8 a.m. to noon, Canton Volunteer Fire Department. Registration 8 a.m to noon, rain or shine. Awards presentation, 1 p.m. Registration fee $5.

Hebron, Saturday, June 9: Spaghetti Supper, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Hebron Community Baptist church, next to Hebron Academy. Proceeds 10-year-old going to National Young Scholars program. FMI: 966-2900.

Norway, Saturday, June 9: Musical performance with Leah Wolfsong & Reinaldo Cortez, 7 p.m., The Fare Share Commons, Main Street. Cost: Adults $10, Seniors and children 12 and up $8, under 12 free. FMI: 1-877-833-1372.

Paris, Monday, June 11: American Red Cross blood drive, 2 to 7 p.m., South Paris Baptist Church, 1 Park St.

Naples, Saturday, June 16: Chinese auction cruise, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. aboard Songo River Queen II. Benefits Resistance Ministries “A Christmas to Remember.” Cost: $25 per person. Space limited. FMI or for tickets call 743-6982.

Paris, Saturday, June 16: Cow pie bingo, noon, Young’s Greenhouse, High Street. $10/square. Fundraiser for Sarah Burnham for People to People Student Ambassador trip. FMI www.cowpiebingo2007.com or 539-4397.

Waterford, Saturday, June 16: Mainly Country, 8 p.m. to midnight, Waterford World’s Fair, Green Road. $10 per person. FMI: 583-4160.

West Paris, Saturday, June 16: Flea market, craft and bake sale, 9 a.m., West Paris Grange Hall, Church Street. Sandwiches, beverages. Sponsored by the West Paris Grange 298. FMI and table rental: 674-3241.

Waterford, Saturday, June 23: Bobby Reed and the Wild Horses, 8 p.m. to midnight, Waterford World’s Fair, Green Road. $10 per person. FMI: 583-4160.

Paris, Wednesday, June 27: Town summer entertainment series presents Abracadabra Productions, magic, 10 a.m., Moore Park. Rain location, Paris Fire Hall. Free. Bring lawn chair or blanket.

Waterford, Wednesday, June 27: American Red Cross blood drive, 2 to 7 p.m., Waterford Memorial School, 148 Valley Road.

Oxford, Saturday, June 30: Yard sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Great Scott Storage, Route 26. Food and plant sale. Space $10 per table. FMI: Marjy, 743-2913 days, 743-2197 evenings.

Gorham, N.H., Saturday, Aug. 11: Centennial Celebration, 1907 Grand Trunk Railway Station, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. FMI: [email protected]; (603) 466-2085.

River Valley area

Mexico, Friday, May 25: Farmer’s market, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mexico Labonville. FMI: Ann, 364-7097 or River Valley Growth Council, 369-0396.

Bethel, Saturday, May 26: 8th annual Faye Taylor Memorial Art Show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Dr. Moses Mason House. Sponsored by the Bethel Historical Society.

Dixfield, Saturday, May 26: Yard sale, 8 a.m. to noon, Congregational Church. Coffee, doughnuts. FMI: 364-3633.

Mexico, Saturday, May 26: Mexico Gazebo, Family Fun Day, 9 a.m., chicken barbecue, 4 p.m., street dance follows. FMI: Deb Grant, 514-7639 or [email protected].

East Dixfield, Sunday, May 27: Jam session, noon to 6 p.m., Countryfolk Music Theatre, Route 2. Country, bluegrass, gospel and folk musicians and singers invited. FMI: Linda Latham, 645-4752; [email protected]; www.countryfolkmusic.com.

Rumford, Monday, May 28: Memorial Day parade, 9:30 a.m., American Legion Post 24 and VFW will form at the old Agway building.

Rumford, Wednesday, May 30: Two Old Friends in concert, old-time musicians, 6:30 p.m., Public Library. Free. FMI: Claudia Reynolds, 364-3661 or www.rumford.lib.me.us.

Rumford, Wednesday, May 30: Preschool storytime for 2 to 5 year olds, 10 a.m., public library. Bring picnic lunch and blanket.

Carthage, Thursday, May 31: New England Celtic Arts will host Eden MacAdam-Somer and Larry Unger as “Notorious,” 7 p.m., “The Skye” Theater. Pre-show fiddle jam, 6:30 p.m.; bring your instruments.

Rumford, Friday, June 1: Spaghetti supper, 4 p.m., Eagles Club, 13 Oxford Ave. Benefits Jeffrey Allen Gallant. Adults, $6; children 6 and under, $4.

Rumford, Friday, June 1: Rummage, food sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. Barnabas Episcopal Church.

Bethel, Saturday, June 2: Exhibit, “Great Water Road: The Androscoggin and its Valley,” first floor of the Robinson House. Hosted by the Bethel Historical Society.

Canton, Saturday, June 9: Summer Fest, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Canton Municipal Building and ball field. Hosted by Volunteer Fire Department. FMI: Wayne or Mary Dube, 597-3043.

Canton, Saturday, June 9: 3rd annual Auto Show, 8 a.m. to noon, Canton Volunteer Fire Department. Registration 8 a.m to noon, rain or shine. Awards presentation, 1 p.m. Registration fee $5.

Dixfield, Saturday, June 16: Neighborhood yard sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 63 Main St. Sponsored by Historical Society. Reserve table, $10 to Historical Society. FMI: Donna, 562-7595.

Mexico, Saturday, June 23: Book, bake and bargain sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., beside and behind public library and town hall. Rain location: inside town hall. FMI: 364-3281; www.mexico.lib.me.us.

Lewiston area

Buckfield, Friday, May 25: American Red Cross blood drive, 1 to 6 p.m., Masonic Lodge, 5 High St.

Greene, Friday, May 25: Royal River Chorus concert. 2 and 7 p.m. Friday, Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. Free. FMI: 946-5311; http://ourworld.cs.com/sawyerfoundation.

Auburn, Saturday, May 26: Bean supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Sixth Street Congregational Church, 106 Sixth St. Adults $5, Children 5 to 12 $3, under 5 free.

Auburn, Saturday, May 26: Holistic Fair, UU Church Vestry Hall, 159 Pleasant St. FMI: Eddita Felt, 353-8648.

Gray, Saturday, May 26: Baked bean supper, 5 p.m., First Congregational Church, Route 115. Adults $6, under 12 $2. FMI: 657-4279 or 657-3279.

Gray, Saturday, May 26: Friends of the Maine Wildlife Park plant sale, regular park hours, Maine Wildlife Park. FMI: www.mainewildlifepark.com, 657-4977, ext 0.

Greene, Saturday, May 26: Bean supper, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., VFW Memorial Post 11032, next to the Greene Central School. Cost: $5 adults, $2.50 children under 12.

Lewiston, Saturday, May 26: Memorial Day parade, 9:30 a.m. Ceremony follows at Veterans Park. FMI: Bert Dutil, 786-2305; William Bradbury, 786-3732.

Lewiston, Saturday, May 26: Public safety health expo, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Multi-Purpose Center, 145 Birch St. CPR training, emergency vehicles on display, kids ID vendor, blood pressure screenings. Free. FMI: www.united ambulance.com.

Lewiston, Saturday, May 26: Car wash, benefits American Cancer Society, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Getty Mart, 515 Lisbon St.

Lisbon, Friday, May 26: Memorial Day barbecue, noon to 1:30 p.m., VFW Post 9459, Route 196. $10; cut off date for tickets, May 18. FMI, 353-4879.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, May 26: Bean and ham supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Lisbon Methodist Church, School Street. Adults, $6; children, $2. Sponsored by Methodist Women. FMI: 353-8951.

Mechanic Falls, Saturday May 26: Library annual book sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., across from the library at 15 Elm St. Hardcover, $1; paperbacks, 50 cents. FMI: 345-9450.

Sabattus, Saturday, May 26: Baked bean, casserole supper, 5 p.m., “The Jacques,” Wales Road. Dancing will follow until 9:30 p.m., $6.

Winthrop, Saturday, May 26: Breakfast, 7 to 9 a.m., Winthrop Grange, Old Lewiston Road. Adults, $6; under 12, $3. Benefits community and grange projects.

Gray, Sunday, May 27: Friends of the Maine Wildlife Park plant sale, regular park hours, Maine Wildlife Park. FMI: www.mainewildlifepark.com, 657-4977, ext 0.

Gray, Monday, May 28: Friends of the Maine Wildlife Park plant sale, regular park hours, Maine Wildlife Park. FMI: www.mainewildlifepark.com, 657-4977, ext 0.

Lewiston, Tuesday, May 29: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., public library.

Auburn, Wednesday, May 30: Preschool program, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., Public Library children’s room.

Auburn, Thursday, May 31: English tea and Antique Style Show, 1:30 p.m., Androscoggin Community room, public library. Hosted by Auburn Public Library’s English Tea Committee. Tickets at library circulation desk. Adults, $10; children under 12, $5. FMI: Kellie DeMers, 333-6640 ext. 2024.

Auburn, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, June 1, 2, 3: “Hidden: A Gender” play by Kate Bornstein, Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m., Sunday, 2 p.m., First Universalist Church of Auburn, 169 Pleasant St. Adults, $12; seniors and students, $10; matinee, adults $10, seniors and students $8. $2 discount on advance sales until May 27. No one under 16 admitted without a parent, guardian. Benefits church. FMI: 783-0461; [email protected].

Hebron, Friday, June 1: Hebron Pines Country Music Jamboree, 7 to 10 p.m., Hebron Pines Campground, Route 124. Day admission $6. Camping info: Dale, 966-2179. FMI: Lorri, 966-2771.

Lewiston, Friday, June 1: Ice cream social, 2 to 3:30 p.m., The Toy Library,” A Place For Kids,” 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Lewiston, Friday, June 1: Neighbor to Neighbor Chorus concert, 7:30 p.m., St. Patrick’s Church. Benefits Jubilee Center and Sisters of Charity Food Pantry. $10 advance; $15 at door; available at St. Mary’s Gift Shop, Trinity Jubilee Center, 247 Bates St. (783-5700), Mission Effectiveness Office (777-8806). Non-perishable food item brought to the concert will be accepted.

Bowdoin, Saturday, June 2: Plant sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., West Bowdoin Baptist Church. Benefits Women’s Mission Circle and building fund.

Gray, Saturday, June 2: Bean supper, 5 to 6 p.m., American Legion, 15 Lewiston Road. Adults, $6; children under 12, $2.50; under 5, free.

Gray, Saturday, June 2: Meet a live bald eagle, 11 a.m., noon and 1:30 p.m., Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. FMI: 657-4977; www.mainewildlifepark.com.

Hebron, Saturday, June 2: Hebron Pines Country Music Jamboree, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., Hebron Pines Campground, Route 124. Day admission $6. Camping info: Dale, 966-2179. FMI: Lorri, 966-2771.

New Gloucester, Saturday, June 2: Pound of Tea, 7:30 p.m., New Gloucester Village Coffee House. Tickets at the door, $10. Benefits New Gloucester Congregational Church. FMI: 926-3161 or 926-3260.

Pownal, Saturday, June 2: Bean supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., North Pownal United Methodist Church, 851 Lawrence Road. Adults, $6; children, $3. Handicap accessible. FMI: 688-4938; 829-5470.

Lewiston, Sunday, June 3: 20th annual National Cancer Survivors Day, 1 p.m., Marco’s Restaurant, 12 Mollison Way. FMI and RSVP: Evie Taylor, Jenifer Pray, Lori Dyer, 777-4419.

Greene, Thursday and Friday, June 7, 8: Naturalist and photographer John Green Jr. slide film, “Nature’s Will To Survive,” Thursday, 7 p.m., Friday, 2 and 7 p.m., Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. Free. FMI: 946-5311; http://ourworld.cs.com/sawyerfoundation.

Mechanic Falls, Thursday, June 7: Paul Cote of Oxford will present history of the rifle, 7 p.m., Mechanic Falls Municipal Building, 108 Lewiston St., gymnasium.

Auburn, Saturday, June 9: Barbecue dinner, 5 to 6 p.m., St. Louis Church, Third Street, New Auburn. Adults, $6.50; under 12, $3.25.

Freeport, Saturday, June 9: Rhododendron auction and flower show, 10 a.m., USM Stone House Conference Center, Wolfe’s Neck Road. FMI: 767-3737.

Hebron, Saturday, June 9: Spaghetti supper, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Hebron Community Baptist church, next to Hebron Academy. Proceeds 10-year-old going to National Young Scholars program. FMI: 966-2900.

Minot, Saturday, June 9: Supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., The Minot Center Grange, Minot Center Hill. Adults $7, $4 children under 12, free children 5 and under.

Winthrop, Thursday, June 14: Blood drive, 1 to 6 p.m., St. Francis Xavier Parish Hall, Lake Street.

Auburn, Friday and Saturday, June 15, 16: Relay For Life of Androscoggin County, Edward Little High School track FMI: American Cancer Society at 1-800-ACS-2345 or online at www.cancer.org.

Turner, Friday, June 15: Golf scramble, 8 a.m., Turner Highland’s Golf Course. Sponsored by Leavitt Area High School and Tripp Middle School. Benefits Soracco family of Turner, who recently lost their home in a fire. $60 for greens fee, barbecue lunch. Door prizes, contests. FMI: 225-3261; Stacey Pellerin, [email protected].

Lewiston, Saturday, June 16: Motorcycle poker run to benefit Shriners Hospitals, 9 to 11 a.m., Cental Maine Powersports, Main Street. $6 per poker hand. FMI: Ed Barski, 841-6006 or Richard King, 647-2287, [email protected].

Wales, Saturday, June 16: Yard sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wales Youth Center, Pond Road, Route 132. Sponsored by The Wales Presbyterian Women.

Auburn, Sunday, June 17: Crepe breakfast, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., St. Louis Church, Third Street, New Auburn. Adults, $4; under 12, $3.25.

Lewiston, Monday, June 21: Health Fair, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Hillview Community Center in Lewiston.

Lewiston, Saturday, July 14: 13th annual Maine Music Society Garden and Home Tour, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine. $10 in advance at Provencher Landscape and Nursery, Mr. Paperback, Ivy Cottage, Lewiston and Auburn Hannaford and Shaw’s Supermarkets, Maine Music Society office, 784-1403.

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