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

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. FMI: 562-4445, http://www.necelticarts.com.

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

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, 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

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.