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, Thursday, June 14: Lynn Ellis, state coordinator, Maine Campaign for a Department of Peace, video presentation, 6:30 p.m., worship service, Old South Church, Main Street.

West Farmington, Thursday, June 14: Improv Comedy Troupe, 7:30 p.m., Grange Hall. Admission: free. FMI: Dan Ryder, [email protected] or 578-0357.

Phillips, Friday June 15: Spaghetti supper, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Community House. Cost: $5. Benefits Shared Ministry Women.

Livermore Falls, Friday, June 15: The Campbells gospel concert, 7 p.m., First Baptist Church, Church Street. Admission is free. Love offering to be taken; refreshments.

Turner, Friday, June 15: Golf scramble, 8 a.m., Turner Highlands 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].

Farmington, Saturday, June 16: Community Playground silent auction, 6:30 to 9 p.m., Granary Banquet Room. $20 donation includes: hors d’oeuvres, desserts, music, wine tasting and more. Tickets at Booksellers, The Granary and Northern Lights. FMI: Jennifer Stone, 778-9130; Lisa Lindsay, 645-4899.

Farmington, Saturday, June 16: Bean supper, 4 to 6 p.m., Chesterville Grange 20. Adults: $6, child $3.

Jay, Saturday, June 16: Jay Appreciation Day, 2:30 p.m., Bean’s Corner Baptist Church, Routes 156 and 133. A tribute to the town of Jay. Music by Cenedl, a folk-pop band from Farmington; games for children; cookout. Public invited.

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

Livermore Falls, Saturday, June 16: “Hands and Hearts for God” Puppeteers’ “Summer in the Garden of Eden,” 6:30 p.m., Eaton Memorial Methodist Church, Church and Knapp streets.

Rome, Saturday, June 16: Public baked bean supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Mt. Philip Grange Hall. Adults, $6; under 5, free; family of four or more, $20. All-you-can-eat; takeout available; wheelchair-accessible.

Wilton, Saturday, June 16: Public ham supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., First Congregational Church, UCC, Main St. Donations accepted.

Livermore, Sunday, June 17: Music in the Meeting House, 9:10 a.m., North Livermore Baptist Church. Jerry Ellis on piano. FMI: www.northlivermorebaptist.com.

Livermore Falls, Sunday, June 17: The Laclaires, bluegrass gospel music, 10 a.m., Livermore Falls Church of the Nazarene, 6 Wheeler St. FMI: Pastor Chuck, 897-2301.

Jay, Monday, June 18: Vacation Bible school week, 9 to 11:45 a.m., Jay Baptist Church. Ages 3 to 18.

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

Farmington, Tuesday, June 19: “The Crosbys,” 6 to 8 p.m., Meeting House Park Gazebo, Main St.

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

Wilton, Tuesday, June 19: Babywearing 101, 10 a.m., Blessed Baby Boutique and Mothers’ Center, 346 Main St. Bring sling or baby carrier and learn new ways to wear your baby. FMI: Heidi at 645-4666.

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

Rangeley, Thursday, June 21: Ladies breakfast, 7 a.m., Moosley Bagels, Main Street. FMI: 864-5955.

Wilton, Thursday, June 21: Summer Solstice party, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Blessed Baby Boutique and Mothers’ Center, 346 Main St. FMI: Heidi at 645-4666.

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

Farmington, Friday, June 22: Jazz vocalists perform classics of the Big Band Era, 7:30 p.m.. Nordica Auditorium, UMF. $7 adults, $6 seniors, $3 children under 16. 645-2157.

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.

Wilton, Thursday, June 28: The Barefoot Storyteller, puppets, movement, fun. Ages 2-8. 11 a.m., Blessed Baby Boutique and Mothers’ Center, 346 Main St. FMI: Heidi at 645-4666.

Wilton, Thursday, June 28: Passamaguoddy storyteller and author Allen Sockabasin shares “Thanks to the Animals,” 6 p.m., Academy Hill School gymnasium.

Wilton, Friday, June 29: Introduction to archaeology, UMF Archaeology department, 1 p.m., Wilton Free Public Library.

Livermore Falls, Friday, June 29: Native Oak 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.

Farmington, Tuesday, July 17: “The Crosbys,” 6 to 8 p.m., Meeting House Park Gazebo, Main St.

Farmington, Tuesday, Aug. 21: “The Crosbys,” 6 to 8 p.m., Meeting House Park Gazebo, Main St.

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

Bethel, Thursday, June 14: The Life and Art of Harrison Bird Brown, 7:30 p.m., Bethel Historical Society Lecture, meeting room of the Dr. Moses Mason House, Broad Street. Free and open to the public. FMI: 824-2908.

Bryant Pond, Thursday, June 14: Discussion on Japanese Sakura cherry blossom dolls by John Davis, 10 a.m., Whitman Memorial Library.

Paris, Thursday, June 14: Story time for preschoolers, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library. FMI: 743-6994.

Norway, Friday, June 15: Baby Boosters will provide children under 2-years-old and their parents or other caregivers with rhymes, finger plays, songs, stories and other activities, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

Bethel, Saturday, June 16: Terrorism Today, by Brig. Gen. Russell Howard, 2 to 4 p.m., United Congregational Church. Free. Donations appreciated.

Bolsters Mills, Saturday, June 16: Chicken pie supper, 5 p.m. and 6 p.m., Bolsters Mills United Methodist Church. Adults, $7; children under 12, $3. FMI: 743-5185; 583-2984.

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.

Norway, Saturday, June 16: Tag and bake sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Town and Country Mobile Home Village.

Oxford, Saturday, June 16: Maine Supports Our Troops Day, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wal-Mart, Route 26. Members of Patriot Guard Riders will be collecting items to send to our soldiers. FMI: John and Bunny O’Leary, 333-2919; 514-5386.

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.

South Paris, Saturday, June 16: Spaghetti dinner, 5 to 6:30 p.m., First Congregational Church, 17 East Main St. Sponsored by Troop 130 Boy Scouts, fundraiser for summer camp. Adults, $6; children, $4. FMI: Lynn, 539-2695; [email protected].

South Paris, Saturday, June 16: Basket weaving, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., McLaughlin Garden. Renowned basket weaver Karen Ellis class on weaving a round keeping basket. Lunch from the Garden Café and all materials included. Members, $40; non-members, $45. FMI and to pre-register: 743-8820.

Sumner, Saturday, June 16: Free community concert, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Hartford-Sumner Elementary School gazebo on the playground. Rain location: gym. Music by Mango Groove Steel Drum Band. Hosted by Nezinscot Valley Music Boosters. Bring blankets, chairs, lunches. Concession stand open. FMI: Meghan Andres-Wright or Cynthia Norton, 388-2681. Band info: www.ajajamusic.com/steelband.html.

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

Waterford, Saturday, June 16: Indoor yard sale, 8 a.m. to noon, Wilkins Community House basement, Plummer Hill Road. FMI: Karen Fillebrown at 583-2320.

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.

Oxford, Tuesday, June 19: “Lolalee” and the Country Bandits, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Oxford Legion Post 112 Park, Route 121.Music of the 30s to the 60s, French tunes, jigs ‘n reels, country, bluegrass, gospel. Bring a chair, blanket, picnic lunch. Rain location: inside the post.

Oxford, Tuesday, June 19: Concerts in the Park, 6:30 p.m., Oxford Veterans Memorial Park, Route 121, King Street. Lola Lee & Country Bandits. Donations. Rain or shine. FMI: Ted Heidrich, 539-4102.

Harrison, Wednesday, June 20: After Reny’s: The Sequel, 8 p.m., Deertrees Theatre & Cultural Center, Deertrees Road. FMI: 583-6747.

Norway, Wednesday, June 20: Story time for children ages 2 to 5, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

Harrison, Thursday, June 21: After Reny’s: The Sequel, 8 p.m., Deertrees Theatre & Cultural Center, Deertrees Road. FMI: 583-6747.

Paris, Thursday, June 21: Story time for preschoolers, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library. FMI: 743-6994.

Harrison, Friday, June 22: After Reny’s: The Sequel, 8 p.m., Deertrees Theatre & Cultural Center, Deertrees Road. FMI: 583-6747.

Norway, Friday, June 22: Baby Boosters will provide children under 2 years old and their parents or other caregivers with rhymes, finger plays, songs, stories and other activities, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

Bethel, Saturday, June 23: Bethel Rotary Club auction and yard sale, Telstar High School. Yard sale, 8 a.m.; auction preview, 5:30 p.m.; auction starts at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments available. Gift certificates, furniture, antiques and more. FMI and to donate items, 875-2364 for pick-up.

Bryant Pond, Saturday, June 23: Baked bean supper, 5 p.m., Jefferson Lodge, Route 26, Main St. Benefits Jefferson Lodge and Tri Town Ambulance Auxiliary. Adults, $6; children 12 and under, $3. Takeout available. FMI: Wayne Hakala, 527-2234.

Harrison, Saturday, June 23: After Reny’s: The Sequel, 2 and 8 p.m., Deertrees Theatre & Cultural Center, Deertrees Road. FMI: 583-6747.

Locke Mills, Saturday, June 23: Dance, 7 to 10 p.m., town hall. Music by Richard Felt Orchestra. Benefits Greenwood Historical Society. FMI: Joyce Hathaway, 674-2259.

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.

Harrison, Sunday, June 24: After Reny’s: The Sequel, 2 p.m., Deertrees Theatre & Cultural Center, Deertrees Road. FMI: 583-6747.

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.

Hartford, Saturday, June 30: Fancy tea party, 1 to 4 p.m., Hartford Town Hall. $3. All ages of women invited. Reservations necessary. 224-7355. Benefits Hartford Community Church.

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.

Otisfield, Wednesday, July 4: Fourth of July celebration. “Show Your Colors” parade, setup 9 a.m. south of Spurr’s Corner Fire Station on Route 121 in Cutter’s field, begins 10 a.m., to the Spurr’s Fire Station. Red, white and blue water salute by the fire department, music, watermelon seed spitting contest, face painting, pie contest and free popsicles, popcorn and bottled water. FMI: 627-6950; [email protected].

Waterford, Saturday, July 7: Ridge Riders, 8 p.m. to midnight, Waterford World’s Fair, Green Road. $10 per person. FMI: 583-4160.

Stoneham, Saturday, Aug.4: Stoneham Knight Riders 7th annual Pig Roast, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Stoneham Fire Station. Adults, $8; children 5-11, $5; under 5, free. FMI: 928-2443.

Paris, Saturday, July 21: 29th annual Founder’s Day event on the Green in Paris Hill. Classic car exhibit featuring collection of Robert Bahre. Benefits Hamlin Memorial Library and Museum. Accepting vendor applications. FMI: [email protected]; 743-2980.

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

Bethel, Thursday, June 14: The Life and Art of Harrison Bird Brown, 7:30 p.m., Bethel Historical Society Lecture, meeting room of the Dr. Moses Mason House, Broad Street. Free and open to the public. FMI: 824-2908.

Canton, Saturday, June 16: Chicken pie supper, 5 p.m., Ponemah Rebekah Lodge Hall. Adults, $7; Children under 12, $5. Takeouts.

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 16: Mexico U.C.C. (Green Church) lawn and inside bake sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Rumford, Saturday, June 16: Plant and food sale, 9 a.m. to noon, Congregational Church, corner of routes 2 and 232, Rumford Point.

Rumford, Wednesday, June 20: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 6 p.m., American Legion, 184 Congress St.

Rumford, Wednesday, June 20: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 6 p.m., American Legion, 184 Congress St.

Rumford, Friday, June 22: Hope Association, 85 Lincoln Avenue, 6 to 8 p.m. $1.

Rumford, Friday and Saturday, June 22, 23: 11th annual dinner theater, Black Mountain Lodge. Presented by RAAPA. FMI and tickets: Anita, 369-0205.

Bethel, Saturday, June 23: Bethel Rotary Club auction and yard sale, Telstar High School. Yard sale, 8 a.m.; auction preview, 5:30 p.m.; auction starts at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments available. Gift certificates, furniture, antiques and more. FMI and to donate items, 875-2364 for pick-up.

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.

Rumford, Saturday, June 23: Bean supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Rumford Grange 115. Adults, $7; children under 12, $3. Take outs.

Lewiston area

Lewiston, Thursday, June 14: Peek-A-Boo Puppet Show, 9:30 a.m., New Life Community Center, 134 College St. End-of-the-season show with balloons. FMI: 782-3939.

Lewiston, Thursday, June 14: Blue Devil Pops Concert, 6:30 p.m., Lewiston High School cafeteria. Benefits Lewiston High School Music Association. Adults, $10; high school students and under, $5. FMI and tickets: Sharon Handy, 740-2792.

Lewiston, Thursday, June 14: Photojournalists Showcase featuring images produced by the photography staff at the Lewiston Sun Journal, projected on a large screen, 7 p.m., in Callahan Hall, Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Q&A follows. Free. FMI: 784-0135, ext. 210, or www.lplonline.org.

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.

Lewiston, Friday, June 15: Babytime, 10 a.m., public library. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4.

Lisbon, Friday, June 15: Fish and chicken supper, 5:30 to 7 p.m., VFW Post 9459, Route 196. Adults $6; children under 10, $3. FMI: 353-2152.

Turner, Friday, June 15: Golf scramble, 8 a.m., Turner Highlands 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].

Auburn, Saturday, June 16: All-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner, 5 to 7 p.m., New Auburn Social Club, 2 Second St., $5 per person. Fundraiser dance for Norm Dufour after the meal; donation, $10. FMI: 782-9039.

Auburn, Saturday, June 16: Car wash, Court Street Baptist Church, 129 Court St. Proceeds benefit the BYF Youth Group Soul Fest, other youth group activities.

Gray, Saturday, June 16: Life of the honey bee, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. Beekeepers available to answer questions. FMI: 657-4977 ext. 0; www.mainewildlifepark.com; www.mainebeekeepers.com.

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].

Lewiston, Saturday, June 16: Bike rodeo, 9 a.m. to noon, Androscoggin Bank Colisee parking lot. Hosted by Brian McKeown, Boy Scout Troop 116, for his Eagle Scout project.

Lewiston, Saturday, June 16: Bates College annual Clean Sweep Sale 2007, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Underhill Arena, 145 Russell St. Items left behind by students sold at yard sale prices; benefits nonprofit organizations.

New Gloucester, Saturday, June 16: Bean supper, 5 to 6 p.m., Amvets Post 6. Adults $6, children under 12 $2, under 6 free.

Pownal, Saturday, June 16: Baked bean supper, 5 p.m. and 6 p.m., First Parish Church, Pownal Center. Adults, $7; children under 12, $3.50. Tickets by reservation or at the door. FMI: 688-4433.

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 18: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., public library. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4.

Lewiston, Monday, June 18: Kids cooking club, 4 p.m., public library. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4.

Lewiston, Monday, June 18: Magician Phil Smith, 10 a.m., The Toy Library, 134 College St. $5 per person. FMI 782-1112.

Poland, Monday, June 18: Phil House and Kathy Haley, piano and vocal, 7 p.m., Poland Spring Preservation Society Summer Concert Series. Doors open, 6:30 p.m.. Punch and cookies served at the Maine State Building. Maine State Building gift shop open before, during and after concert. FMI: Jason or Linda, 998-4142.

Lewiston, Tuesday, June 19: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., public library. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4.

Auburn, Wednesday, June 20: Auburn Community Band, “Music Heard Around the World,” 7 to 8:15 p.m., Festival Plaza, Main Street. Free. Parking in garage across street. FMI: 784-0191 or www.auburncommunityband.org.

Greene, Thursday, June 21: Castlebay, Celtic music and song, 7 p.m., Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. Free. FMI: 946-5311 or http://ourworld.cs.com/sawyerfoundation.

Lewiston, Thursday, June 21: Health Fair, 9 a.m. to noon, Hillview Community Center in Lewiston.

Lewiston, Thursday, June 21: Sparks’ Ark animal show, 10 a.m., public library. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4.

Greene, Friday, June 22, Saturday, June 23: Yard sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., The Universalist Church, Route 202. Proceeds allow the church to remain open year-round and to build on a Sunday School room, the Heifer Fund. FMI: Pat or George at 946-5052, or Heidi at 225-5181.

Greene, Friday, June 22: Castlebay, Celtic music and song, 2 and 7 p.m., Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. Free. FMI: 946-5311 or http://ourworld.cs.com/sawyerfoundation.

Lewiston, Friday, June 22: Babytime, 10 a.m., public library. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4.

Lewiston, Friday, June 22: Buffet dinner and dance, 6 p.m. to midnight, Lodge of Elks, 1675 Lisbon St. 6 p.m. social hour, 7 p.m. dinner, 8 p.m. dancing. Couples, $27; singles, $15. Tickets and FMI: Elks Lodge, 784-4801.

Lisbon, Friday, June 22: Ham supper, 5:30 to 7 p.m., VFW Post 9459, Route 196. Adults $6; children under 10, $3. FMI: 353-2152.

Lisbon, Friday, June 22: Roast pork supper, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall, 27 Village St. Adults $6.50, children 12 and under $3, preschoolers free. Sponsored by Nina Rebekah Lodge 86 and Sabattus River Lodge 21 IOOF. FMI: Gail, 353-2567.

Sabattus, Friday, June 22: Yard sale, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Maxwell Gill Hall. FMI: 375-6586 or 375-8839.

Bowdoin, Saturday, June 23: Strawberry Festival, 4:30 to 6 p.m., West Bowdoin Parish Hall. Donations: Adults $6.50, Children 12 and under $3, preschoolers free. Sponsored by the West Bowdoin Baptist Church. FMI: Melanie, 353-2446.

Durham, Saturday, June 23: Bottle drive and raffle, 9 a.m. to noon, Durham Get & Go, Route 136. Benefits Maine Bicycle Motocross. $5 raffle tickets for BMX bike.

Mechanic Falls, Saturday June 23: Pottle Hill Road Race, Town Square. One-mile fun run at 8:30 a.m., 5K at 9 a.m., 10K at 9:15 a.m. Refreshments. FMI: Linda Beaulieu or Debra Holden, 753-1457 or [email protected]. www.pottlehill.org.

Sabattus, Saturday, June 23: Yard sale, 8 a.m. to noon, Maxwell Gill Hall. FMI: 375-6586 or 375-8839.

Lewiston, Monday, June 25: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., public library. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4.

Lewiston, Monday, June 25: Kid’s cooking club, 4 p.m., public library. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4.

Lewiston, Tuesday, June 26: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., public library. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4.

Auburn, Wednesday, June 27: Auburn Community Band, “Music of Famous Composers,” 7 to 8:15 p.m., Festival Plaza, Main Street. Free. Parking in garage across street. FMI: 784-0191 or www.auburncommunityband.org.

Lewiston, Friday, June 29: Babytime, 10 a.m., public library. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4.

Lisbon, Friday, June 29: Hamburger and hot dog supper, 5:30 to 7 p.m., VFW Post 9459, Route 196. Adults $6; children under 10, $3. FMI: 353-2152.

Auburn, Saturday, June 30: Spaghetti supper with make your own sundae, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Grace Lutheran Church, 757 Summer St. $6 adults, 5 and under free.

Lewiston, Saturday, June 30: The Lewiston Downtown Community Action Group will hold an indoor craft fair/yard sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine at the Multi-Purpose Center.

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.

Auburn, Thursday, July 19: Knitting Group will meet throughout the summer at Auburn Public Library every Thursday at 9 a.m. in the Grand Reading Room. Any and all are welcome. FMI: call Sally at 333-6640.

Sabattus, Friday, July 20, and Saturday, July 21: Yard sale hosted by the Jacques Cartier Club, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday; 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday; Wales Road. FMI: Sally, 754-8839.

Auburn, Thursday, July 28: Knitting Group will meet throughout the summer at Auburn Public Library every Thursday at 9 a.m. in the Grand Reading Room. Any and all are welcome. FMI: call Sally at 333-6640.

Auburn, Thursday, Aug. 2: Knitting Group will meet throughout the summer at Auburn Public Library every Thursday at 9 a.m. in the Grand Reading Room. Any and all are welcome. FMI: call Sally at 333-6640.

Auburn, Thursday, Aug. 9: Knitting Group will meet throughout the summer at Auburn Public Library every Thursday at 9 a.m. in the Grand Reading Room. Any and all are welcome. FMI: call Sally at 333-6640.

Auburn, Thursday, Aug. 16: Knitting Group will meet throughout the summer at Auburn Public Library every Thursday at 9 a.m. in the Grand Reading Room. Any and all are welcome. FMI: call Sally at 333-6640.

Auburn, Thursday, Aug. 23: Knitting Group will meet throughout the summer at Auburn Public Library every Thursday at 9 a.m. in the Grand Reading Room. Any and all are welcome. FMI: call Sally at 333-6640.

Auburn, Thursday, Aug. 30: Knitting Group will meet throughout the summer at Auburn Public Library every Thursday at 9 a.m. in the Grand Reading Room. Any and all are welcome. FMI: call Sally at 333-6640.