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

Salem, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 10, 11: Salem Community United Methodist Church rummage sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Salem Community Building, Route 142. FMI: 678-2877.

Weld, Friday, Aug. 10: Movie, “Two Brothers,” 8 p.m., Amphitheater, Mount Blue State Park. Donations.

Farmington, Saturday, Aug. 11: Contradance, West Farmington House Band, sit-in musicians welcome, 8 to 11 p.m., Farmington Grange, Bridge Street. $6, $15 family max, musicians half price. FMI: 397-2241 or [email protected].

Farmington, Saturday, Aug. 11: Baked bean supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church.

Fayette, Saturday, Aug. 11: Bake, book and yard sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Old Firehouse. Hosted by Fire Auxiliary and Underwood Library.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, Aug. 11: Farmers market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, Aug. 11: Rock ‘n Country, 6 to 9 p.m., Gazebo.

Rome, Saturday, Aug. 11: An all-you-can-eat public spaghetti supper will be held at the Mt. Philip Grange Hall from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Tickets are $6 per person, or $20 for a family of four or more. Under 5 free. Takeout available; wheelchair-accessible. FMI call 778-3127.

Strong, Saturday, Aug. 11: Lawn fair, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Strong United Methodist Church. Luncheon will be served at 11:30 a.m.

Weld, Saturday, Aug. 11: Music, Cenedl, World Fiddle Band, 8 p.m., Amphitheater, Mount Blue State Park. Donations.

Livermore, Sunday, Aug. 12: Jan Gill performance, 9:10 a.m., Music in the Meetinghouse, North Livermore Baptist Church. FMI: 897-3165.

Rangeley, Sunday, Aug. 12: Tree Identification presented by Peter Johnson, 2 p.m., Orgonon property, Dodge Pond Road. Free. FMI: 864-3443.

Wilton, Sunday, Aug. 12: Journey Home concert, 6 p.m., East Wilton Union Church. Free-will offerings accepted. Light refreshments and fellowship after concert. FMI: 645-4297.

Livermore Falls, Monday, Aug. 13: Terry Moore concert, 6 to 8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

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

Farmington, Tuesday, Aug. 14: Free film, “Beyond the Call,” 7 p.m., after potluck supper 6 p.m., Old South Church, Main St.

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, Aug. 14: Bing Crosby concert, 6 to 8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, Aug. 14: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 6 p.m., Murray Hall, 69 Main St.

Livermore Falls, Thursday, Aug. 16: Richard Moreau concert, 6 to 8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Oquossoc, Thursday, Aug. 16: Rangeley Region Guides and Sportsmen annual steak and salmon cookout, 5:30 p.m., Guide’s Clubhouse, Old Skiway Road.

Farmington, Friday, Aug. 17: Nordica Day Concert featuring Sarah Mawn, soprano, 7:30 p.m., Nordica Auditorium, UMF. Free. Refreshments. FMI: 778-9437 or 778-2042.

Madrid, Friday, Aug. 17: Yard/craft sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Old School House, Community Room, Reeds Mill Road, off Route 4. Sponsored by Madrid Historical Society. FMI: Linda Hardy, 639-5604.

Phillips, Friday, Aug. 17: Food sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Congregational Church lawn. Benefits Shared Ministry Women.

Phillips, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 17, 18: Reed’s Mill Ladies Circle craft and quilt sale, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 14 School St., behind library. Benefits Reed’s Mill Church. FMI: Claudia Boucher, 639-5281; Marie Bubier 639-4666.

Chesterville, Saturday, Aug. 18: Chesterville Grange 20 baked bean supper, 4 to 6 p.m. Adults, $6; child, $3.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, Aug. 18: Farmers market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, Aug. 18: L. Dodge Band concert, 6 to 8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Rangeley, Saturday, Aug. 18: Wilhelm Reich Museum auction, conference center, Dodge Pond Road. Items available for viewing, 9 a.m.; auction, 10 a.m. FMI: 864-3443.

Farmington, Sunday, Aug. 19: Village Harmony concert, 7:30 p.m., Nordica Auditorium, UMF. Adults, $6; seniors, $5; under 16 and UMF students, free. FMI: 778-7484

Livermore, Sunday Aug. 19: Harpist Kirsten Bryant performance, 9:10 a.m., Music in the Meetinghouse, North Livermore Baptist Church. FMI: 897-3165.

Livermore Falls, Sunday, Aug 19: Joel Gilbert band, 6 to 8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Phillips, Sunday, Aug. 19: Modern Day Jeremiah, praise, worship band, 10 a.m., Phillips Congregational Church. Offering taken; benefits Phillips Shared Ministry. Buffet lunch.

Wilton, Sunday, Aug. 19: New Beginnings concert, 6 p.m., East Wilton Union Church. Free-will offerings accepted. Light refreshments and fellowship following concert. FMI: 645-4297.

Livermore Falls, Monday, Aug. 20: Barry Wood band, 6 to 8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

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

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, Aug. 21: Silver and Gold band, 6 to 8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Livermore Falls, Thursday, Aug. 23: Victor Mercier’s Roped & Branded band, 6 to 8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Phillips, Thursday, Aug. 23: Fire safety program, 10 to 11 a.m., Avon Community Building. “Older Adult Fire Prevention and Safety” presented by Phillips Fire Department and State Fire Marshal’s Office. Free.

Farmington, Saturday, Aug. 25: Rock ‘n Country, 6 to 9 p.m., Gazebo.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, Aug. 25: Farmers market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Wilton, Sunday, Aug. 26: David Mumford concert, 6 p.m., East Wilton Union Church. Free-will offerings accepted. Light refreshments and fellowship following concert. FMI: 645-4297.

Livermore Falls, Monday, Aug. 27: Terry Moore band, 6 to 8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

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

Farmington, Wednesday, Aug. 29: Open house, 3 to 5 p.m., Gold LEAF Institute Senior College, University of Maine Farmington, UMF Student Center, North Dining Hall, 111 South St. FMI: 778-7063.

Livermore Falls, Wednesday, Aug. 29: Paul Soucie band, 6 to 8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Livermore Falls, Thursday, Aug. 30: Richard Moreau, 6 to 8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, Sept 4: Silver and Gold Band concert, 6 to 8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, Sept. 8: Rock ‘n Country, 6 to 9 p.m., Gazebo.

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

Farmington, Saturday, Sept. 22: Rock ‘n Country, 6 to 9 p.m., Gazebo.

Oxford Hills area

Bethel, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 10, 11, 12: A wide range of activities are scheduled for the 28 annual Sudbury Canada Days, the summer heritage festival of the Historical Society. FMI: 824-2908 or 1-800-824-2910.

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

Bethel, Saturday, Aug. 11: Ice cream social, 1 to 4 p.m., Bethel Historical Society Robinson House, 10-14 Broad St. Free for Senior College members; donation from others. FMI: 824-0508.

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.

Harrison, Saturday, Aug. 11: The New Black Eagles Jazz Band, 8 p.m., Deertrees Theatre and Cultural Center, Deertrees Road. Tickets: $20. FMI: 583-6747, [email protected], www.deertreestheatre.org.

Locke Mills, Saturday, Aug. 11: Dance, 7 to 10 p.m., Locke Mills Town Hall. Richard Felt Orchestra. Benefits Greenwood Historical Society. FMI: Joyce Hathaway, 674-2259.

Norway, Saturday, Aug. 11: Heywood Club public supper, 4 to 6:30 p.m., Crockett Ridge clubhouse. Adults, $6; children under 5, $2. FMI: 743-5150.

Oxford, Saturday, Aug. 11: Oxford Historical Society flea market/yard sale/food sale, 8 a.m. to noon, Kay House (home of the Oxford Historical Society), Pleasant Street. Proceeds benefit Kay House maintenance.

Oxford, Saturday, Aug. 11: Supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Oxford Grange, Route 26. Adults, $7; children under 12, $3.50. Takeouts.

Paris, Saturday, Aug. 11: Lolalee and The Country Bandits, 3 to 4 p.m., South Paris Arts Festival.

Paris, Saturday, Aug. 11: Moore Art in the Park, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Moore Park. Festival with fine artisans, entertainment, food and more. FMI: 743-2501.

Paris, Saturday, Aug. 11: Summer fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., South Paris Universalist Church, 36 Pine St. Sponsored by the Good Cheer Society.

Paris, Saturday, Aug. 11: Yard/rummage sale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., First Congregational Church, 17 East Main St. Breakfast and lunch available. Benefits church. FMI: 743-2437.

Sumner, Saturday, Aug. 11: Chicken pie supper, 5:30 p.m., Congregational Church of East Sumner. To benefit Pilgrim Lodge scholarship for church youth. Adults $7, children ages 6-12 $3.50. FMI: Cyndy, 388-2667.

Waterford, Saturday, Aug. 11: Waterford world’s fair dance, 8 to midnight, Green Road, North Waterford. Entertainment by Soda Pop. $10.

West Paris, Saturday, Aug. 11: West Paris Historical Society hall and yard sale, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., rain or shine, 222 Main St. Marked and dollar a bag sale. FMI: Ted and Betty Jones, 674-2507 or 890-3802.

West Paris, Sunday, Aug. 12: Open house, 2 to 4 p.m., Finnish-American Heritage Society of Maine, Maple Street.

West Paris, Sunday, Aug. 12: Outdoor service and picnic, 10:30 a.m. Richard and Janet Scott residence, 21 Sumner Road.

Harrison, Tuesday, Aug. 14: Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival, “The Gadfly, The Dissonant, and Dvorak,” 7:30 p.m., Deertrees Theatre and Cultural Center, Deertrees Road. Tickets: $20, students free. FMI: 583-6747, [email protected], www.deertreestheatre.org.

Locke Mills, Tuesday, Aug. 14: Supper dance, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., Jackson Silver Post American Legion Hall, Gore Road. Richard Felt Orchestra. $8; benefits American Legion Auxiliary. FMI: Joyce Hathaway, 674-2259.

Bethel, Aug. 16-19: “Inaugural Maine Mountain Corvette Festival.” FMI: Chamber of Commerce, 824-2282.

Harrison, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 16, 17 and 18: “Painting Churches” by Tina Howe, 8 p.m., Deertrees Theatre and Cultural Center, Deertrees Road. Tickets: $20, students free. FMI: 583-6747, [email protected], www.deertreestheatre.org.

Bolsters Mills, Saturday, Aug. 18: Chicken pie supper, seatings at 5 and 6 p.m., Bolsters Mills United Methodist Church. Adults, $7; children under 12, $3. Handicap-accessible. FMI 583-9024 Saturday 9 a.m. to noon.

Bridgton, Saturday, Aug. 18: Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., St. Joseph’s Church, 225 South High St.

Hartford, Saturday, Aug. 18: Potluck supper and silent auction, Hartford Town Hall, Route 140. Adults, $6; children 12 and under, $3. Donation of items and FMI: Arlene Nason, 224-7355.

Paris, Saturday, Aug. 18: Lobster and clambake, 3 to 6 p.m., Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. Sponsored by Oxford Hills Rotary Club. $18; or day of event, $20. Takeouts. FMI: George Rice, 743-2285; Dave Preble, 743-7836. Benefits Oxford Hills community.

Paris, Sunday, Aug. 19: Back To School Safety Day and open house, 1 to 4 p.m., Oxford Hills Children’s House, 9 Lower Swallow Road. FMI: 743-0100.

Paris, Monday, Aug. 20: American Red Cross blood drive, 1 to 7 p.m., Oxford Hills High School, Route 26.

Harrison, Tuesday, Aug. 21: Edith Jones Project: Hot Nights and Cool Sounds all women jazz band, 8 p.m., Deertrees Theatre and Cultural Center, Deertrees Road. $16 FMI: 207-583-6747.

Harrison, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Aug. 23, 24, 25: Theatre Festival, “On Golden Pond,” 8 p.m., Deertrees Theatre and Cultural Center, Deertrees Road. $20/$10 students. FMI: 207-583-6747.

Paris, Thursday, Aug. 23: Weed and feed, 9 a.m. to noon, McLaughlin Garden. Free. Lunch. Pre-registration required. FMI: Jennifer Caldwell-Jeans, 743-8820; www.mclaughlingarden.org.

Locke Mills, Saturday, Aug. 25: Dance, 7 to 10 p.m., Locke Mills Town Hall. Richard Felt Orchestra. Benefits Greenwood Historical Society.

Waterford, Saturday, Aug. 25: Waterford world’s fair dance, 8 to midnight, Green Road, North Waterford. Entertainment by Mainely Country. $10. FMI: Penny Hill, 583-4160.

Harrison, Tuesday, Aug. 28: Ann Sweeten, classical pianist/composer, 8 p.m., Deertrees Theatre and Cultural Center, Deertrees Road. $20. FMI: 207-583-6747.

Bridgton, Thursday, Aug. 30: American Red Cross blood drive, 1:30 to 7 p.m., Masonic Hall, Route 117.

Harrison, Thursday through Sunday, Aug. 30, 31, Sept. 1, 2: Theatre Festival, “Almost Maine,” 8 p.m., Deertrees Theatre and Cultural Center, Deertrees Road. $20/$10 students. FMI: 207-583-6747.

Buckfield, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Sept. 1, 2, 3: Labor Day festivities, football field behind town office. Saturday: dance 8 p.m. to midnight; Sunday: fireman’s muster, 9 to 11:30 a.m.; pig roast follows; Monday: parade, 10 a.m.; community day, 11 a.m. FMI: Penny Holmes, 713-5273.

Bolsters Mills, Saturday, Sept. 15: Chicken pie supper, 5 p.m. and 6 p.m., Bolster’s Mills United Methodist Church. Adults, $7; children under 12, $3. Reservations, day of supper 9 a.m. to noon, 583-9024.

West Paris, Saturday, Sept. 15: Kantele Konsort Concert, 2 p.m.

Bolster’s Mills, Saturday, Oct. 20: Chicken pie supper, 5 p.m. and 6 p.m., Bolster’s Mills United Methodist Church. Adults, $7; children under 12, $3. Reservations, day of supper 9 a.m. to noon, 583-9024.

River Valley area

Bethel, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 10, 11, 12: A wide range of activities are scheduled for the 28 annual Sudbury Canada Days, the summer heritage festival of the Historical Society. FMI: 824-2908 or 1-800-824-2910.

Bethel, Saturday, Aug. 11: Ice cream social, 1 to 4 p.m., Robinson House back porch, 10 to 14 Broad St. Sponsored by Western Mountains Senior College and Bethel Historical Society’s Sudbury Canada Days.

Dixfield, Saturday, Aug. 11: Open house, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Robbins Nest, 18 Fairbanks Ave. FMI: Jessica, 562-8500.

Rumford, Wednesday, Aug. 15: American Red Cross blood drive, 12 to 6 p.m., American Legion, 184 Congress St.

Bethel, Aug. 16-19: “Inaugural Maine Mountain Corvette Festival.” FMI: Chamber of Commerce, 824-2282.

Dixfield, Sunday, Aug. 19: Main Street Outdoor Market, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine.

Lewiston area

Auburn, Friday, Aug. 10: Open mic/poetry slam, First Universalist Church of Auburn, 169 Pleasant St. Sign-up, 7:15 p.m.; show starts 7:30. Free; child care; refreshments; handicap-accessible. FMI: 783-0461; www.uuauburn.org.

Greene, Friday, Aug. 10: The Radio Gang with Mac McHale and John & Sally Roc, 2 and 7 p.m., Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. Free. FMI: 946-5311; or http://ourworld.cs.com/sawyerfoundation.

Lewiston, Friday, Aug. 10: Babytime, 10 a.m., Public Library, Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. For parents, infants and children as old as 2. Free. FMI: 784-0135, ext. 4 or www.lplonline.org/child.

Lewiston, Friday, Aug. 10: Preschool Storytime, 10 a.m., Public Library, Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. For parents and children ages 2 to 5. Free. FMI: 784-0135, ext. 4 or www.lplonline.org/child.

Lewiston, Friday, Aug. 10: Traditional New England contra dancing, 8 to 11 p.m., Callahan Hall, Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Beginners welcome; all dances taught. Come with or without a partner. Admission: $5, $2 for students. FMI: 784-0135, ext. 200. This event funded in part by a grant from Lewiston PAL.

Lewiston, Friday, Aug. 10: Animal Drawing Club, 3 p.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Free. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 210.

Lisbon, Friday, Aug. 10: Crabmeat or ham salad supper, VFW Post 9459, Route 196. Adults $6; children under 10, $3. Sponsored by Ladies Auxiliary. FMI: 353-2152.

Durham, Saturday, Aug. 11: Bean supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Durham Masonic Hall, Route 136. Adults, $6; children, $2.

Gray, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 11, 12: Honor the Animals Pow Wow, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. FMI: 207-657-4977 ext. 0; www.mainewildlifepark.com.

Lewiston, Saturday, Aug. 11: Portraits & Voices: Workers of Seven Mills, grand opening reception, 5 to 8 p.m., Museum L-A Gallery, 35 Canal St., ground floor, Bates Mill Complex. FMI: 207-333-3881.

Lisbon, Saturday, Aug. 11: Flea market, 7 a.m., VFW Post 9459, Route 196. All proceeds benefit troops in harm’s way. FMI: 353-2152.

Lisbon, Saturday, Aug. 11: VFW Post 9459 and Ladies Auxiliary flea market, 7 a.m., Flea Market, Route 196. Volunteers welcome. Benefits troops. FMI: 353-2152.

Litchfield, Saturday, Aug. 11: Bean supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Litchfield Sportsman Club, Hallowell Litchfield Road. Adults, $6; children, $3. Handicap accessible. Benefits children’s fishing derby. FMI: 582-3159.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Aug. 11: Shaker bake sale, 10 a.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Shaker Road off Route 26. Sponsored by Friends of the Shakers.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Aug. 11: Baked ham supper, 5 to 6 p.m., Masonic Hall, Route 100. Adults and children over 12, $6; ages 3 to 12, $3; under 3, free. Takeouts. FMI: Judy Tufts, 926-4053; Cindy Stevens, 926-4797.

Poland, Saturday, Aug. 11: Blueberry Festival, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Poland Community Church, 1212 Maine St. FMI: Marlene, 998-4364.

Sabattus, Aug. 11: On-Going Garage Sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dominican Sisters, 61 Lisbon Road. To benefit Loaves and Fishes program.

Auburn, Monday, Aug, 13: American Red Cross bood drive, 1 to 6 p.m., High Street Congregational Church, 109 Pleasant St.

Lewiston, Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 13, 14: Toy Library children’s items yard sale, 134 College St. Kid item donations accepted. Benefits Toy Library for new educational toys and supplies. Volunteers needed. FMI: Cindy, 782-1112; [email protected].

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.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Aug. 14: Preschool Storytime, 10 a.m., Public Library, Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. For parents and children ages 2 to 5. Free. FMI: 784-0135, ext. 4 or www.lplonline.org/child.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Aug. 14: American Red Cross blood drive, 12 to 7 p.m., CMMC, 300 Main St.

Monmouth, Tuesday, Aug. 14: “Sight Unseen,” 7:30 p.m., The Theater At Monmouth, 796 Main St. Tickets, $22-$18. FMI: 933-9999.and Aug. 14

Auburn, Wednesday, Aug. 15: Auburn Community Band, “Take Two,” selections from previous concerts, 7 to 8:15 p.m., Festival Plaza, Main Street, weather permitting. Free. FMI: 784-0191; www.auburncommunityband.org.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Aug. 15: American Red Cross blood drive, 12 to 7 p.m., CMMC, 300 Main St.

Auburn, Thursday, Aug. 16: Half Moon Jug Band, noon, Festival Plaza. FMI: L/A Arts, 782-7228.

Auburn, Thursday, Aug. 16: Author P.D. LaFleur discusses mystery, suspense novels, 6:30 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640.

Lewiston, Thursday, Aug. 16: Rhythm Inlet, drumming workshop, 10:30 a.m., Public Library, Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. For ages 4-8. Free, space is limited. Tickets required. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4, www.lplonline.org/child.

Lewiston, Friday, Aug. 17: Babytime, 10 a.m., Public Library, Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. For parents, infants and children as old as 2. Free. FMI: 784-0135, ext. 4 or www.lplonline.org/child.

Lewiston, Friday, Aug. 17: Preschool Storytime, 10 a.m., Public Library, Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. For parents and children ages 2 to 5. Free. FMI: 784-0135, ext. 4 or www.lplonline.org/child.

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.

Auburn, Saturday, Aug. 18: Nicholas De Sibio performs “Pieces of Change,” 7:30 p.m., First Universalist Church of Auburn, 169 Pleasant St. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Adults, $18; seniors and students, $15; $3 discount before Aug. 13. Tickets: LA Arts, 782-7228. FMI: 783-0461.

Gray, Saturday, Aug. 18: Hunting dogs, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. Trainers will offer exhibits, demonstrations. FMI: 657-4977; www.mainewildlifepark.com.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Aug. 18: Chair caning workshop, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26. $35; materials included; pre-registration required. FMI: 926-4597; www.shaker.lib.me.us.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Aug. 18: Nature walks, Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26. Adults, $5; children, $2; under 6, free. FMI: 926-4597; www.shaker.lib.me.us.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Aug. 18: Smorgasbord supper, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Grange, Sabbathday Road, off Route 26. Bottle drive during supper benefits junior and youth members to Grange Leadership for a week.

Pownal, Saturday, Aug. 18: Bean supper, 5 p.m. and 6 p.m., First Parish Church, Pownal Center. Adults, $7; children under 12, $3.50. Tickets at the door or by reservation, 688-4433.

Sabattus, Saturday, Aug. 18: On-Going Garage Sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dominican Sisters, 61 Lisbon Road. To benefit Loaves and Fishes program.

Winthrop, Saturday, Aug. 18: Baked Food Sale, 10 a.m., Winthrop Congregational Church UCC. All proceeds will benefit the church. FMI: Marie, 377-2718.

Poland, Sunday, Aug. 19: Compassionate Friends summer picnic, 11 a.m., Range Pond. FMI: Kathy Peters, 388-3368.

Auburn, Monday, Aug. 20: Teen Risk Game Tournament, 1 to 4 p.m., Auburn Public Library. FMI: Sally, 333-6640 ext. 4; [email protected]; www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

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.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Aug. 21: Preschool Storytime, 10 a.m., Public Library, Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. For parents and children ages 2 to 5. Free. FMI: 784-0135, ext. 4 or www.lplonline.org/child.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Aug. 21: American Red Cross blood drive, 12 to 7 p.m., CMMC, 300 Main St.

Auburn, Wednesday, Aug. 22: Auburn Community Band, “Greatest Hits,” 7 to 8:15 p.m., Festival Plaza, Main St., weather permitting. Free. FMI: 784-0191; www.auburncommunityband.org.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Aug. 22: American Red Cross blood drive, 12 to 7 p.m., CMMC, 300 Main St.

New Gloucester, Wednesday, Aug. 22: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Pineland Farms, 59 Pineland Dr.

Sabattus, Wednesday, Aug. 22: American Red Cross blood drive, 2 to 7 p.m., Our Lady of the Rosary, 131 High St.

Lewiston, Thursday, Aug. 23: American Red Cross blood drive, 12 to 7 p.m., CMMC, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Friday, Aug. 24: Babytime, 10 a.m., Public Library, Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. For parents, infants and children as old as 2 . Free. FMI: 784-0135, ext. 4 or www.lplonline.org/child.

Lewiston, Friday, Aug. 24: Preschool Storytime, 10 a.m., Public Library, Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. For parents and children ages 2 – 5. Free. FMI: 784-0135, ext. 4 or www.lplonline.org/child.

Lisbon, Friday, Aug 24: Barbecue chicken supper, VFW Post 9459, Route 196. Adults $6; children under 10, $3. Sponsored by Ladies Auxiliary. FMI: 353-2152.

Auburn, Saturday, Aug. 25: Holistic Fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., UU Vestry Hall, 159 Pleasant St. Sponsored by Northeast Professional Psychics Mediums and Healers Guild. FMI: Eddita Felt, 353-8648; www.NEGuild.

Auburn, Saturday, Aug. 25: Dave Rowe Trio in concert, 7:30 p.m., First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St. Benefits volunteer trip to New Orleans called “Bayou by UUs” to assist in post-Hurricane recovery efforts. Adults, $13; seniors and children under 13, $11. FMI: toll-free (866) 655-7171.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Aug. 25: R&R Spinners demonstration, 10 a.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26. FMI: 926-4597; www.shaker.lib.me.us.

Sabattus, Saturday, Aug. 25: On-Going Garage Sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dominican Sisters, 61 Lisbon Road. To benefit Loaves and Fishes program.

Turner, Saturday, Aug. 25: North Turner Presbyterian Church yard sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Goodwin Well and Water, Route 4. Refreshments; bake sale. Benefits North Turner Presbyterian Church.

Auburn, Sunday, Aug. 26: LA 5K Bridge Run, Rollerdrome, Riverside Drive. Registration: 7 a.m (entry fee, $15); Kids Fun Run, 8 a.m. (entry fee, $5); 5K, 8:30 a.m. FMI: Mike Lecompte, 777-3724.

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, Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 28, 29: Open auditions, 6 to 8 p.m., First Universalist Church of Auburn, 169 Pleasant St.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Aug. 28: Preschool Storytime, 10 a.m., Public Library, Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. For parents and children ages 2 to 5. Free. FMI: 784-0135, ext. 4 or www.lplonline.org/child.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Aug. 28: American Red Cross blood drive, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. Mary’s Hospital LePage Center, Campus Avenue.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Aug. 28: American Red Cross blood drive, 12 to 7 p.m., CMMC, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Aug. 28: American Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., White Rock Distilleries, 21 Saratoga.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Aug. 29: American Red Cross blood drive, 12 to 7 p.m., CMMC, 300 Main St.

New Gloucester, Wednesday, Aug. 29: Apple workshop, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26. Adults, $30; adult with child, $40. Pre-registration required. FMI: 926-4597; www.shaker.lib.me.us.

Lewiston, Thursday, Aug. 30: American Red Cross blood drive, 12 to 7 p.m., CMMC, 300 Main St.

Winthrop, Thursday, Aug. 30: American Red Cross blood drive, 1 to 6 p.m., St. Francis Church, Lake Street.

Lewiston, Friday, Aug. 31: Babytime, 10 a.m., Public Library, Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. For parents, infants and children as old as 2. Free. FMI: 784-0135, ext. 4 or www.lplonline.org/child.

Lewiston, Friday, Aug. 31: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., Public Library, Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. For parents and children ages 2 to 5. Free. FMI: 784-0135, ext. 4 or www.lplonline.org/child.

Winthrop, Aug. 31 to Sept. 3: Maine Living Arts Festival, Camp Mechuwana. Adults, $150; children, $110. Includes lodging and seven meals. FMI: Mike Lecompte, 777-3724; [email protected].

Lisbon, Saturday, Sept. 8: Chapel Chix and Chap performance, 7 to 8:30 p.m., St. Matthews Church Coffee House. Free. Refreshments. Offerings accepted. Benefits Lisbon Area Christian Outreach food pantry and clothing bank. FMI: Debbie, 353-6925.