Readfield, Friday, May 23: American Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Kents Hill School, Route 17.

Livermore, Friday, May 23: History night, 4-8 p.m., Main Street. FMI: www.lfme.org/betterment.

Farmington, Saturday, May 24: Lawn sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Trinity Methodist Church, Route 2. FMI: 778-1115.

Farmington, Saturday, May 24: Indoor yard sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., American Legion Post 28. Sponsored by Auxiliary, benefits Boys and Girls State programs.

Industry, Saturday, May 24: Plant and rummage sale, bean and casserole dinner, plant and rummage sale 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., supper 5 p.m., Industry Town Hall. Benefits United in Christ Presbyterian Church.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, May 24: Indoor Yard Sale, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Eaton Memorial United Methodist Church, Church Street. FMI: Karen, 295 Baldwin Hill Road, Fayette, ME 04349.

New Sharon, Saturday, May 24: Bean supper, 5-6 p.m., United Methodist Church Annex. $7, $2.50 under 12. Benefits building fund. Sponsored by Woman’s Society

Rangeley, Saturday, May 24: Turkey supper, 5 p.m., The Barn, High Street. $7, $3 under 12.

Weld, Saturday, May 24: Pancake breakfast, 7-9:30 a.m., Weld Grange Hall. Benefits mission trip to Guatemala. FMI: 585-2466.

Jay, Sunday, May 25: Yard, bake and plant sale, Seventh Day Adventist Church, Route 4 and Oak Street. FMI: 897-3838.

New Sharon, Thursday, May 29: Story hour, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Jim Ditzler Library.

Farmington, Saturday, May 31: Craft, yard and bake sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., NotifyMD parking lot. Benefit for Franklin County Children’s Task Force.

Farmington, Saturday, May 31: Fine Arts auction, 6 p.m., Franklin Memorial Hospital Bass Room. FMI: Cindy Kemble 778-3808.

Hartford, Saturday, May 31: Loving Hearts Tea Party, 1 to 4 p.m., Town Hall. Cost: $3. Reservations and FMI: 224-7355.

Jay, Saturday, May 31: Spaghetti supper, 4:30 to 7 p.m., VFW. Benefit for Steve Botka, owner of Foss Jewelers, surviving pancreatic cancer.

Livermore, Saturday, May 31: Perennial Plant Sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Community Building, Church St. FMI: 897-7173.

New Sharon, Saturday, May 31: Chicken barbecue, 11:30 a.m., Masonic Lodge. $7. Sponsored by Square and Compass Club. FMI: Alvin Harris at 778-2366.

Oxford Hills area

Paris, Thursday, May 22: Story time for preschoolers, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library. FMI: 743-6994.

Norway, Friday, May 23: Baby Boosters, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

Norway, Friday, May 23: Reception, kick off Western Maine Arts Group’s exhibit season, 5-8 p.m., 480 Main St. gallery.

Paris, Friday through Monday, May 23-26: Lilac Festival, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., McLaughlin Garden, 97 Main St. Garden tours at 11 a.m., 12 and 2 p.m. Lilac care workshop at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Perennials, lilacs on sale. Historic house, gift shop, and café open. $5. FMI: 743-8820, www.mclaughlingarden.org.

Mechanic Falls, Saturday, May 24: Public Library annual book sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 15 Elm St. FMI: 345-9450.

Norway, Saturday, May 24: Rummage sale, 9 to 11:30 a.m., St. Catherine Church parish hall, 32 Paris St., by Youth Ministry of St. Catherine’s Church.

Mechanic Falls, Saturday, May 24: Book sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Public Library, 15 Elm St. FMI: 345-9450.

Otisfield, Saturday and Sunday, May 24 and 25: Otisfield Community School yard sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Community Hall, Route 121. Donations can be left Friday after 3 p.m. at Community Hall.

Paris, Saturday, May 24: Jones Dance Band, 7 -10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. $5.

Paris, Saturday, May 24: Median Iris and flower show, 1 to 4:30 p.m., Oxford Hills Middle School. Free. Sponsored by Maine Iris Society.

Paris, Sunday, May 25: Memorial Day service, 2 p.m., Maine Veterans’ Home, 477 High St. Refreshments, tours of facility. FMI: 743-6300, or visit www.maineveteranshomes.org.

Harrison, Monday, May 26: Memorial Day parade, 9 a.m., beginning at the United Paris Congregational Church.

Woodstock, Monday, May 26: Open house, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Whitman Memorial Library.

Norway, Wednesday, May 28: Story time for ages 2 to 5, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

Norway, Thursday, May 29: Baseball field dedication, 5:30 p.m., Lovejoy Farm Sports Complex followed by 6 p.m. game, Norway Vikings vs. South Paris Reds.

Norway, Sunday, June 1: Lake Pennesseewassee Park celebration, 2-4 p.m., Lake Pennesseewassee Park.

Paris, Thursday, May 29: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., Public Library. FMI: 743-6994.

Norway, Friday, May 30: Baby Boosters, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

Bethel, Saturday, May 31: “Lumberjacks and Weddingbelles” play, 2 and 7 p.m.,Telstar High School. Donations accepted at the door. Presented by the Drama Department. FMI: 824-2136.

Hebron, Saturday, May 31: Yard sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., McCafferty’s Green House, Townsend Road. Benefit for East Hebron Extension Homemakers. FMI: Anna, 966-3076.

Norway, Saturday, May 31: Karaoke, 7 to 11 p.m., American Legion Post 82. $6 per person.

Bethel, Sunday, June 1: “Lumberjacks and Weddingbelles” play, 2 p.m.,Telstar High School. Donations accepted at the door. Presented by the Drama Department. FMI: 824-2136.

River Valley area

Rumford, Thursday, May 22: Wing, big burger night, 4:30-6 p.m., Lodge of Elks 862. $5.

Rumford, Saturday, May 24: Indoor sale, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Eagles Hall. Benefits Sastamoine Family for autism costs. FMI: Colleen, 562-7652 or [email protected].

Rumford, Saturday, May 24: Supper, auction, dinner, 5-7 p.m., auction at 7, Eagles Hall, Rumford Avenue. $15. Dancing follows. Benefit Tucker and Ava Sastamoine to help with autism treatment. Tickets at Dixfield Town Hall or contact Colleen 562-7652. FMI: Colleen Martineau 562-7652 or Alison Crawford 369-0218.

Rumford, Saturday, May 24: Indoor sale, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Eagles Hall, Rumford Avenue. Benefits Tucker and Ava Sastamoine to help wtih autism treatment. FMI: Colleen Martineau 562-7652 or Alison Crawford 369-0218.

Rumford, Monday, May 26: Memorial Day parade, 10 a.m., beginning at old Agway building, ending at the Memorial Green in Mexico.

Carthage, Thursday, May 29: Matt & Shannon Heaton, 7 p.m., Skye Theatre Performing Arts Center, 2 Highland Drive. $10. Pre-show jam at 6:30, bring instruments. Hosted by New England Celtic Arts. FMI: 562-4445, http://www.necelticarts.com.

Rumford, Friday, May 30: Relay for Life, 5:30 p.m., Hosmer Field Complex. Includes Hole-In-One Golf Challenge. FMI: 364-8358.

Lewiston area

Greene, Thursday, May 22: Sandy Mortimer will narrate her film, “Irish Stories & Glories,” 7 p.m., Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. Free.

Lewiston, Thursday, May 22: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Monmouth, Thursday, May 22: Plant sale/art show, 6 p.m., Henry L. Cottrell School, 169 Academy Road.

Lewiston, Thursday, May 22: Peek-a-boo Puppet Show, 9:30 a.m., New Life Community Center. FMI: 782-1112.

Lewiston, Thursday, May 22: Hot Tamales, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Public Library’s Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 5 to 12, attendance limited to eight. Sign up at Children’s Department or contacting Ari or Bobby at Lots to Gardens 755-3110. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Auburn, Friday, May 23: Handbell concert, 7 p.m., United Methodist Church of Auburn, 439 Park Ave. Admission by donation. FMI: Ruth Cannon, 786-3929 or [email protected].

Greene, Friday, May 23: Sandy Mortimer will narrate her film, “Irish Stories & Glories,” 2 and 7 p.m., Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. Free.

Lewiston, Friday, May 23: Baby Storytime, 10 a.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St.

Turner, Friday, May 23: Tasting supper, 5-7 p.m., GAR Hall, Route 219. Hosted by North Turner Presbyterian Church.

Auburn, Saturday, May 24: Bean supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Sixth Street Congregational Church, 109 Sixth St. $5, 5 to 12 $3, under 5 free. Takeouts, call 782-7517.

Gray, Saturday, May 24: Bean supper, 5 p.m., First Congregational Church, Route 115. $7, $3 under 12. FMI: 657-4279 or 657-3279.

Gray, Saturday and Sunday, May 24 and 25: Plant sale, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. FMI: 657-4977.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, May 24: Bean and ham supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Lisbon Methodist Church, School Street. $6, children $2.50. Sponsored by Methodist Women. FMI: 353-8951.

Mechanic Falls, Saturday, May 24: Book sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Public Library, 15 Elm St. FMI: 345-9450.

Monmouth, Saturday, May 24: Spaghetti supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., North Monmouth Community Church. $5/$20 family.

Sabattus, Saturday, May 24: Spaghetti dinner, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Our Lady of the Rosary Church hall. $6, $3 under 12. Benefits Boy Scout Troop 110 summer camp.

Turner, Saturday, May 24: Benefit spaghetti dinner & dance for stroke victim Herman Brown 4-7 p.m., dance follows, BF Quimby Center, Route 219. $10 meal only, $15 meal/dance, $6 4 to 10 years, 3 years and under free. 50/50, comedian. FMI: Michael & Bonnie Pease 685-9072.

Lewiston, Tuesday, May 27: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Tuesday, May 27: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., Lewiston Public Library’s Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 2-5. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Wednesday, May 28: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

New Gloucester, Wednesday, May 28: American Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Pineland Farms, 59 Pineland Drive.

Lewiston, Wednesday, May 28: Reading Dog, 6 p.m., Lewiston Public Library’s Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. To reserve 5-10 minute spot, call Public Library at 513-3133. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Auburn, Thursday, May 29: Tea and Style Show, 3 p.m., Public Library, Community Room. Tickets: $10 advance, $12 at the door, $5 under 12. FMI and tickets: 333-6640, ext. 2024.

Lewiston, Thursday, May 29: Hot Tamales, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI and reservations: 755-3110.

Lewiston, Thursday, May 29: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., CMMC, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Friday, May 30: Babytime story time, 10 a.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133.

Lisbon, Friday, May 30: Turkey supper, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall, 27 Village St. Adults $6.50, 12 and under $3, pre-school free. Sponsored by Nina Rebekah Lodge 86 and Sabattus River Lodge 21 IOOF.

Gray, Saturday, May 31: Streaked Mountain Wood Carvers display, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. FMI: 657-4977.

Lewiston, Saturday, May 31: Reading Dog, 12 to 1 p.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI and to reserve a spot: 513-3133.

Minot, Saturday, May 31: Pork roast supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Grange Hall #366. Adults $7, 12 and under $4, free under 5. Benefit for Matthew Foster, stem cell transplant recipient. FMI: Helen, 782-4319.

Monmouth, Saturday, May 31: Supper, 5-6:30 p.m., East Monmouth Methodist Church, Route 135. $7, children $3.

New Gloucester, Saturday, May 31: Spring Fair, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Evening Guild Congregational Church. FMI: 926-3260.

Sabattus, Sunday, June 1: Public breakfast, 7:30 to 10 a.m., American Legion Post 135. $6 adults, $3 under 10. Proceeds for Oak Hill High School Scholarship Fund/Girls State.