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, 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.

Weld, Sunday, Aug. 19: Reception for new pastor, 11 a.m., Weld Congregational Church. Open to the public.

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.

Oxford Hills area

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.

Norway, Wednesday, Aug. 15: Story time for ages 2 to 5, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

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.

Paris, Thursday, Aug. 16: Story time for preschoolers, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library. FMI: 743-6994.

Norway, Friday, Aug. 17: Baby Boosters rhymes, finger plays, songs, stories and other activities, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

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, Saturday, Aug. 18: Blueberry pancake breakfast, 7 to 10:30 a.m., Deering Memorial Methodist Church, corner Church and Main streets. Adults $5.50, under 12 $3. Bake sale, 7 to 11 a.m.

Stoneham, Saturday, Aug. 18: Yard and bake sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Stoneham Congregational Church, Route 5.

Oxford, Sunday, Aug. 19: Gospel singer Ken Fernald, 1 p.m., Oxford Congregational Church, King Street.

Paris, Sunday, Aug. 19: Finnish-American Heritage Society of Maine annual picnic, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., South Paris Fire Station. Gift shop open. Potluck at noon.

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.

Waterford, Tuesday, Aug. 21: Supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., North Waterford Congregational Church, Five Kezars Road, off routes 35 and 37. Adults, $7; children under 12, $3.50.

Norway, Wednesday, Aug. 22: Tea party and dessert tasting, 2 to 4 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church, 35 Paris St. $3.

Norway, Wednesday, Aug. 22: Story time for ages 2 to 5, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

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.

Paris, Thursday, Aug. 23: Story time for preschoolers, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library. FMI: 743-6994.

Norway, Friday, Aug. 24: Baby Boosters rhymes, finger plays, songs, stories and other activities, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

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

Norway, Saturday, Aug. 25: Yard sale, 7:30 a.m., Second Congregational Church, U.C.C., Main Street. Benefits the many missions of the church. FMI: 743-2290.

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.

West Paris, Sunday, Aug. 26: Open house, 2 to 4 p.m., Finnish-American Heritage Society of Maine, Maple Street.

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

River Valley area

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, 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 2½ 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 2½. 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 2½ 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; preregistration 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.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Aug. 18: Bean supper, 5 to 6 p.m., Amvets Post 6. Adults, $6; under 12, $2; under 6, free.

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.

Lewiston, Sunday, Aug. 19: Children’s Chair-ity Auction, 2 to 4 p.m., Great Falls Balloon Festival food tent. Hand-painted children’s furniture and other items. Benefits Androscoggin Children’s Advocacy Center. Sponsored by Schooner Retirement Community. FMI: 784-0436.

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 2½ 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 2½. 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 2½ to 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.

Gray, Saturday, Aug. 25: Chicken barbecue, 5 and 5:45 p.m., Gray Congregational Church Parish House, Brown Street. Adults, $8.50; children 12 and under, $4. Take-out available. FMI: 657-4338.

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 2½ 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 2½. 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 2½ 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.