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, Friday, Aug. 24: Free breakfast and public forum, 7 to 9:30 a.m., University of Maine at Farmington, Olsen Student Center’s North Dining Hall. Topic: “Tilting at Windmills?” Wind power in western Maine. FMI: Western Mountains Alliance, 207-778-3885.

Weld, Friday, Aug. 24: The Ant Bully movie, 8 p.m., Mount Blue State Park Ampitheater.

Farmington, Saturday Aug. 25: Rock ‘n’ Country concert, 6 to 8 p.m. Farmington Gazebo.

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

Locke Mills, Saturday, Aug. 25: Dance, Locke Mills Town Hall, 7 to 10 p.m. Richard Felt Orchestra. Benefits Greenwood Historical Society. FMI: Joyce Hathaway, 674-2259.

Weld, Saturday, Aug. 25: square and circle dance, 7 p.m., Mount Blue State Park playground.

Livermore, Sunday, Aug. 26: Music in the Meetinghouse, 9:10 a.m., North Livermore Baptist Church. Amy LeBlanc and her students perform. FMI: 897-3165.

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.

Locke Mills, Monday, Aug. 27: Blood drive, 1 to 6 p.m., American Legion Hall, Gore Road. FMI: Olive, 665-2909 or the American Red Cross 1-800-GIVE-LIFE.

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.

Rangeley, Tuesday, Aug. 28: “U2-charist” special service, 6:30 p.m., Church of the Good Shepherd, Main Street. Bishop will lead service.

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.

Dixfield, Friday to Sunday, Aug. 31, Sept. 1, 2: Music weekend and Willie Nelson look-a-like contest, Countryfolk Music Theater, Route 2. Benefits youth music scholarship program. FMI: Larry Bisbee, [email protected]; Linda Latham, 645-4752.

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

Wilton, Tuesday, Sept. 4: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Public Library. FMI: Sandra, 645-4831.

Locke Mills, Wednesday, Sept. 5: Greenwood Historical Society meeting, 7 p.m., historical building, Main Street. “How to write your family’s history.” FMI: Joyce Hathaway, 674-2259.

Rangeley, Wednesday Sept. 5: Ladies breakfast, 7 a.m., Country Club Inn. $10. FMI: 864- 3831.

Wilton, Friday, Sept. 7: Infant/toddler story time, 10:30 a.m., Public Library. FMI: Sandra, 645-4831.

Canton, Saturday, Sept. 8: Chicken pie supper, 5 p.m., Ponemah Rebekah Lodge Hall. $7; under 12, $5. Takeouts. FMI: 597-2168.

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

Farmington, Saturday, Sept. 9: Contradance with The Beat Greens, 8 to 11 p.m., Farmington Grange, Route 43. $6; families, $15. FMI: 397-2241; [email protected]; www.starleft.org.

Farmington, Monday, Sept. 10: The Monday Club, 1:30 p.m., Old South Congregational Church Assembly room, 235 Main St. FMI: Myrna Vallette 778-4387.

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

Farmington, Saturday, Sept. 22: Rock ‘n’ Country concert, 6 to 8 p.m., Farmington Gazebo.

Oxford Hills area

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

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.

Lovell, Saturday, Aug. 25: Bean and casserole supper, 5:30 p.m., Ladies Auxiliary VFW post 6783 hall. $6; under 5 free.

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.

Oxford, Saturday, Aug. 25: Supper, 5 to 6 p.m., Oxford Congregational Church, King Street. Adults, $7; kids 6-12, $4; under 5 free.

Sumner, Saturday, Aug. 25: Sumner School reunion, 10:30 a.m., Universalist Church Vestry. Pot luck at noon.

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.

Locke Mills, Monday, Aug. 27: Blood drive, 1 to 6 p.m., American Legion Hall, Gore Road. FMI: Olive, 665-2909 or the American Red Cross 1-800-GIVE-LIFE.

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

Norway, Wednesday, Aug. 29: Story time, ages 2 to 5, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

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.

Paris, Thursday, Aug. 30: Story time for preschoolers, 10 a.m., Public Library. FMI: 743-6994.

Norway, Friday, Aug. 31: Baby Boosters for children under 2; rhymes, finger plays, more, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

Paris, Friday, Aug. 31: Bean supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., First Congregational Church. $6, children under 12, $3.

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.

Canton, Saturday, Sept. 8: Chicken pie supper, 5 p.m., Ponemah Rebekah Lodge Hall. $7; under 12, $5. Takeouts. FMI: 597-2168.

Paris, Saturday, Sept. 8: Swingin Bears Square Dance Club, 7 to 10 p.m., Oxford Hills Middle School. $10 couples, $5 singles. FMI: 743-7176 or 782-4050.

Norway, Monday, Sept. 10: Blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Stephens Memorial Hospital, 18 Main St.

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

Oxford, Saturday, Sept. 15: Oxford County Fair parade, 11 a.m. FMI: 743-5528 Marcia Campbell-Cummings.

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

Casco, Friday, Sept. 28: Blood drive, 2 to 7 p.m., Casco Alliance Church, 450 Roosevelt Trail, Route 302.

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

River Valley area

Rumford, Saturday, Aug. 25: Voices of the Valley vocal competition, 6 p.m., Mountain Valley High School. Auditions, 9 a.m. Barbecue, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Benefits Tammy MacDonald medical expenses.

Canton, Sunday, Aug. 26: Car show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Harlow Park. $5 per car, $3 adult, $2 student. Benefits Dirigo Class of 2008 Project Graduation. RSVP: BJ McCollister, 597-2061.

Dixfield, Sunday, Aug. 26: Car show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Dirigo High School. $5 car, $3 adult, $2 student. Benefits Dirigo Class of 2008 Project Graduation. RSVP: BJ, 597-2061.

Rumford, Thursday, Aug. 30: Mountain Valley Middle School soccer call outs, 2:45 to 4:30 p.m., FMI: Lynn, 369-0023 or Greig, 364-3825.

Rumford Corner, Saturday, Sept. 1: Harvest supper, 5 p.m., Blazing Star Masonic Lodge, Route 232. Adults, $8; under 12, $4. Takeouts. FMI: Joe Roy, 364-4715 or [email protected].

Rumford, Tuesday, Sept. 4: “Home For The Holidays” rehearsals, 7 p.m., Mountain Valley High School’s Muskie Auditorium. FMI: Jeannine, 562-4656.

Andover, Saturday, Sept. 8: Apple pie judging, 3 to 5 p.m., Andover Congregational Church. Winners announced at 5 p.m. Submit application at Andover Town Office, 392-3302 by Sept. 7.

Canton, Saturday, Sept. 8: Chicken pie supper, 5 p.m., Ponemah Rebekah Lodge Hall. $7; under 12 $5. Takeouts. FMI: 597-2168.

Lewiston area

Greene, Friday, Aug. 24: LaClaires bluegrass and gospel music, Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. 2 and 7 p.m.. Free. FMI: 946-5311; http://ourworld.cs.com/sawyerfoundation.

Lewiston, Friday, Aug. 24: 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. 24: Anime Drawing Club, 3 p.m., Teen Room, Public Library, Ages 15-25. Free. FMI: 784-0135, ext. 200.

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.org.

Auburn, Saturday, Aug. 25: Maine Greyhound Placement “meet and greet,” 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Family Pet Center, 245 Center St.

Auburn, Saturday, Aug. 25: West African and Latin American Percussion demonstration/concert, 1 p.m., Festival Plaza. Rain site, Fairview School gym.

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: Indoor yard sale, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., American Legion, 15 Lewiston Road. Tables $15. FMI: Karen Russell, 657-3500; Nancy True, 657-2661; Legion, 657-4884.

Gray, Saturday Aug. 25: Ron Carlson, chain saw artist/carver, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. Free ages 3 and under; $4 ages 5-12; $6 adults, $4.50 seniors. FMI: 657-4977 or www.mainewildlifepark.com.

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.

Greene, Saturday, Aug. 25: Public bean supper at the VFW Memorial Post 11032, next to Greene Central School, from 4 to 6 p.m. Menu includes two kinds of beans, franks, American chop suey, coleslaw, Italian bread, desserts, coffee and punch. Cost is $5 for adults, $2.50 for children under 12.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, Aug. 25: Bean and ham supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Lisbon Methodist Church, School Street. Adults, $6; children, $2. FMI: 353-8951.

Litchfield, Saturday, Aug. 25: Used book sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Litchfield Senior Center, Academy Road.

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.

Winthrop, Saturday, Aug. 25: Breakfast, 7 to 9 a.m., Winthrop Grange, Old Lewiston Road. Adults, $6; under 12, $3. Benefits community and grange projects. FMI: Gloria Sylvester, [email protected].

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: Blood drive, 1 to 6 p.m., St. Francis Xavier Parish Hall, Lake Street. Appointments: 1-800-GIVE LIFE. Photo ID required.

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].

Lewiston, Saturday, Sept. 1: Bean supper, 4 to 6 p.m., Holy Cross Church Hall, 1080 Lisbon St. Adults, $6; 12 and under, $3. Takeouts until 6:30 p.m. FMI: Dan Leclair, 240-3537.

Lisbon, Saturday, Sept. 1: Barbecue, noon to 1:30 p.m., VFW Post 9459, Route 196. Lobster, $15; twin lobster, $25; lobster and steak, $20. Ticket cutoff date, Aug. 22. FMI: 353-2152.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Sept. 1: Rebecca Wing and Tuff Skirts, 7:30 p.m., Village Coffee House, First Congregational Church of New Gloucester, corner Route 231 and Gloucester Hill Road. $10. Benefits New Gloucester Congregational Church. FMI: 926-3260; Julie Fralich 926-3161.

Pownal, Saturday, Sept. 1: 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.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 4: Blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., White Rock Distilleries, 21 Saratoga St.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 4: Blood drive, 12 to 7 p.m., CMMC, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Sept. 5: Blood drive, 12 to 7 p.m., CMMC, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Thursday, Sept. 6: Blood drive, 12 to 7 p.m., CMMC, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Friday, Sept. 7: Babytime for ages 0 to 2, 10 a.m., public library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4; www.lplonline.org/child.

Auburn, Saturday, Sept. 8: Fall Festival of Music, 7 to 9 p.m., Kirk Hall, Central Maine Community College, Turner Street. Benefits Loaves and Fishes, Sabattus Area Food Pantry. Non perishable food or other donations accepted at door. Advance tickets $8; $10 at door. Tickets at Victor News in Lewiston or call Kathy Irazzary, 754-6199.

Lewiston, Saturday, Sept. 8: Blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Kora Temple, 11 Sabattus St.

Lewiston, Saturday, Sept. 8: Spaghetti supper, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., Knights of Columbus Council 106, 150 East Ave. Adults, $6; children 10 and under, $3. FMI: Leo Baillargeon, 784-0389; Kerry-Ann Martel, 353-6911.

Lewiston, Saturday, Sept. 8: Bean and casserole supper, pies, desserts and hot biscuits at the Calvary United Methodist Church, 59 Sabattus Street, 4:45 to 6 p.m. Adults $6, children $3.

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.

Auburn, Sunday, Sept. 9: St. Francis Recovery Center Walk for Recovery. Registration 1 p.m., walk 2 p.m. Begin at St. Francis Recovery Center, 24 Dunn St. FMI/ registration: Janine Champagne, 784-2901.

Lewiston, Monday, Sept. 10: Cooking Club for ages 7 to 14, 4 to 5:30 p.m., public library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI and sign-up: Lots to Gardens, 755-3110.

Lewiston, Monday, Sept. 10: Preschool storytime for ages 2 to 5, 6:30 p.m., public library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4; www.lplonline.org/child.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 11: Preschool storytime for ages 2 to 5, 10 a.m., public library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4; www.lplonline.org/child.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 11: Dog day, 4 p.m., public library, 200 Lisbon St. Read to Scott the dachshund. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4.

Lewiston, Friday, Sept. 14: Babytime for ages 0 to 2, 10 a.m., public library, 200 Lisbon St. Nursery rhymes, music books. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4; www.lplonline.org/child.

Lewiston, Monday, Sept. 17: Cooking Club for ages 7 to 14, 4 to 5:30 p.m., public library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI and sign-up: Lots to Gardens, 755-3110.

Lewiston, Monday, Sept. 17: Preschool storytime for ages 2 to 5, 6:30 p.m., public library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4; www.lplonline.org/child.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 18: Preschool storytime for ages 2 to 5, 10 a.m., public library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4; www.lplonline.org/child.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 18: Dog day, 4 p.m., public library, 200 Lisbon St. Read to Scott the dachshund. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4.

Lewiston, Friday, Sept. 21: Babytime for ages 0 to 2 , 10 a.m., public library, 200 Lisbon St. Nursery rhymes, music books. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4; www.lplonline.org/child.

Lewiston, Monday, Sept. 24: Cooking Club for ages 7 to 14, 4 to 5:30 p.m., public library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI and sign-up: Lots to Gardens, 755-3110.

Lewiston, Monday, Sept. 24: Preschool storytime for ages 2 to 5, 6:30 p.m., public library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4; www.lplonline.org/child.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 25: Preschool storytime for ages 2 to 5, 10 a.m., public library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4; www.lplonline.org/child.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 25: Dog day, 4 p.m., public library, 200 Lisbon St. Read to Scott the dachshund. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4.

Lewiston, Friday, Sept. 28: Babytime for ages 0 to 2, 10 a.m., public library, 200 Lisbon St. Nursery rhymes, music books. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4; www.lplonline.org/child.