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

Farmington, Tuesday, June 26: Musician Barry Wood performs, 6 to 8 p.m., Meetinghouse Park.

Wilton, Tuesday, June 26: Film and discussion on global climate change, 6 to 8:30 p.m., Congregational Church, Main Street. Guest speaker Prof. Doug Reusch, Department of Geology, UMF. Public invited.

Livermore, Wednesday, June 27: Baked bean supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Livermore United Methodist Church, Church Street. Adults, $6; children under 12, $3.

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.

Madrid, Friday and Saturday, June 29, 30: Yard sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Raymond Plog residence, Route 4, 1 mile above Bear Hill Variety. Benefits Reeds Mill Church. FMI: Claudia Boucher, 639-5281; Marie Bubier, 639-4666.

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

Farmington, Wednesday, July 4: Rotary Club’s 4th of July parade, 10 a.m. start behind Mallett School, float line-up at 8 a.m. Post-parade free concert with Centennial Brass Band at Pierce House on Main Street. FMI: Carolyn Eaton, 778-2584 before June 27 or Dyan Macomber at 778-0302, or by e-mail, [email protected].

Oquossoc, Wednesday July 4: Ladies Breakfast, 7 a.m., Gingerbread House, Main Street. FMI: 864-3602.

Rangeley, Sunday, July 8: Sunday Nature Workshop, 2 p.m., Orgonon, Dodge Pond Road. “Stonewall Secrets” with Ruth Deike. Free. Explore rocks, stone walls, fossils and minerals. FMI: Thelma Thomas 864-5360 or museum, 854-3443.

Farmington, Tuesday, July 10: Musician Barry Wood performs, 6 to 8 p.m., Meetinghouse Park.

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

Farmington, Tuesday, July 24: Musician Barry Wood performs, 6 to 8 p.m., Meetinghouse Park.

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.

Farmington, Tuesday, Aug. 14: Musician Barry Wood performs, 6 to 8 p.m., Meetinghouse Park.

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

Farmington, Tuesday, Aug. 28: Musician Barry Wood performs, 6 to 8 p.m., Meetinghouse Park.

Farmington, Tuesday, Sept. 11: Musician Barry Wood performs, 6 to 8 p.m., Meetinghouse Park.

Oxford Hills area

Norway, Wednesday, June 27: Story time for children age 2 to 5, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

Paris, Thursday, June 28: Story time for preschoolers, 10 a.m., Public Library. FMI: 743-6994.

Paris, Wednesday, June 27: Town summer entertainment children’s series, Emergency! Fire trucks & police cars, 10 a.m., Fire Station, Western Ave.

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.

Locke Mills, Saturday, June 30: Strawberry festival, 7:30 a.m. until sold out, Locke Mills Union Church. Waffles, shortcake, sundaes, pies and more.

Otisfield, Saturday and Sunday, June 30 and July 1: Yard sale, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Otisfield Community Hall, Route 121. Donations accepted, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, June 29, at the Community Hall.

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.

Paris, Saturday, June 30: Supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Deering Memorial Methodist Church, 39 Main St. Adults, $7; children under 12, $3.

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.

Oxford, Saturday, July 21: Garage and bake sale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Oxford Public Safety Building, Route 26. Sponsored by Oxford Fire Relief Organization. Clean item donations and baked goods accepted. Drop-off: Fire Station. Table rental, $10. FMI: Stacia, 539-2929; Fran, 539-4891.

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

Mexico, Tuesday, June 26: The Mexico Public Library will host a free puppet show at 10 a.m. for children ages 2 to eleven. The puppeteer is Michelle Boucher-Ladd. The library is located at 134 Main St. FMI 364-3281.

Lewiston area

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.

Poland, Monday, June 25: The Grassholes, bluegrass, 7 p.m., Poland Spring Preservation Society Summer Concert Series. FMI: Jason or Linda, 998-4142.

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.

Auburn, Thursday, June 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, Friday, June 29: Teen open mic, 6 to 8 p.m., public library. Looking for musicians, singer/songwriters, spoken word artists and comics to perform. Special guest: Roland Forgues. Sign up at 5:30 p.m. Door prizes, refreshments. FMI: Sally, 333-6640 ext. 4.

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

Lisbon, Friday, June 29: Steak or ribs supper, 5:30 to 7 p.m., VFW Post 9459, Route 196. Adults, $6; children under 10, $3. RSVP by June 27, 353-5291 after 4 p.m. FMI: 353-4879.

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.

Poland, Monday, July 2: The Radio Gang, 1930s and 40s country music, 7 p.m., Poland Spring Preservation Society Summer Concert Series. FMI: Jason or Linda, 998-4142.

Auburn, Thursday, July 5: 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.

Gray, Saturday, July 7: Bean supper, 5 to 6 p.m., American Legion, 15 Lewiston Road. Adults, $6; children under 12, $2.50; under 5, free.

Pownal, Saturday, July 7: Baked bean supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., North Pownal United Methodist Church, 851 Lawrence Road. Adults, $6; children, $3. Handicap accessible. FMI: Caron, 688-4101; Karen, 829-5470.

Poland, Monday, July 9: Jim Gallant, acoustic guitar and vocals, 7 p.m., Poland Spring Preservation Society Summer Concert Series. FMI: Jason or Linda, 998-4142.

Auburn, Thursday, July 12: 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.

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.

Turner, Saturday and Sunday, July 14, 15: Kora Shriners 3rd annual Fly-In and Car Show, Twitchell’s Airport, Route 4. Saturday, car cruise, 5:30 p.m. followed by pig roast, live music. Sunday, Kora Shrine fly-in and car show, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. $5. Benefits Shriners programs. FMI: 782-6831; www.korashriners.org/carshow.

Poland, Monday, July 16: Magic vocal and instrumental, 30s to the 80s, 7 p.m., Poland Spring Preservation Society Summer Concert Series. FMI: Jason or Linda, 998-4142.

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, Saturday, July 21: American Cancer Society pancake breakfast, 8 to 10 a.m., Applebee’s Restaurant, 599 Center St. Benefits Relay for Life of Androscoggin County. Tickets, $5. Three seatings: 8 a.m., 8:40 a.m., 9:20 a.m. FMI: Janet Miles, 784-3824; American Cancer Society, 373-3729.

Poland, Monday, July 23: Big Chips Trio, eclectic stylings, 7 p.m., Poland Spring Preservation Society Summer Concert Series. FMI: Jason or Linda, 998-4142.

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.

Poland, Monday, July 30: Castlebay Celtic and coastal Maine music, 7 p.m., Poland Spring Preservation Society Summer Concert Series. FMI: Jason or Linda, 998-4142.

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.

Poland, Monday, Aug. 6: Two Old Friends, sea chanteys, folk and sing-alongs, 7 p.m., Poland Spring Preservation Society Summer Concert Series. FMI: Jason or Linda, 998-4142.

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.

Poland, Monday, Aug. 13: Port City Jazz, 30s, 40s, 50s, Dixieland, 7 p.m., Poland Spring Preservation Society Summer Concert Series. FMI: Jason or Linda, 998-4142.

Auburn, Saturday, Aug. 18: Great Falls Balloon Festival 15th anniversary parade, 11 a.m., Auburn to Lewiston. Participants needed. Parade application and FMI: www.greatfallsballoonfestival.org; Tracey, 333-6601 ext. 1212.

Poland, Monday, Aug. 20: Denny and Ann Breau, and Frank Coffin, instrumental and vocal country, 7 p.m., Poland Spring Preservation Society Summer Concert Series. FMI: Jason or Linda, 998-4142.

Poland, Monday, Aug. 27: Phil House and Kathy Haley, piano and vocal, 7 p.m., Poland Spring Preservation Society Summer Concert Series. FMI: Jason or Linda, 998-4142.

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.