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.

Livermore Falls, Thursday, May 29: Concert by Barry Wood, 6-8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

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

Farmington, Friday, May 30: Small Business Showcase, 4:30-6:30 p.m., UMF Student Center. Free. Refreshments, guest speaker. Hosted by Women, Work and Community.

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.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, May 31: Clothing giveaway, 9 a.m. to noon, Mizpah Circle, basement of Treat Memorial Library, Main Street. Free. Mizpah Circle will accept clean used clothing from 9-11 a.m. May 30 in the basement.

Livermore, Saturday, May 31: Yard/bake sale, benefits North Livermore Baptist Youth’s trip to national conference in July, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., North Livermore Baptist Church, 555 Federal Road.

Livermore Falls, Monday, June 2: Concert by Terry Moore, 6-8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, June 3: Concert by Silver and Gold, 6-8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, June 3: Magic of Photography with Cindy Rehagen Langewisch, brunch, 10-noon, Treat Memorial Library, 56 Main St. $6. Hosted by Western Mountain Women’s Connection, Christian Women’s Club, affiliated with www.Stonecroft.org. Reservations, cancellations essential. Call: Jane 645-2282.

Livermore Falls, Thursday, June 5: Concert by Nickels & Dimes, 6-8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Farmington, Tuesday, June 3: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Franklin Memorial Hospital, 1 Hospital Drive.

Livermore, Thursday through Saturday, June 5 to 7: Norlands Humanities Conference, Thursday 12:30 p.m. through 1 p.m. Saturday, Washburn – Norlands Living History Center. $15, plus meals: $12 each for dinner, $9 each for lunch. To register or FMI: Billie Gammon 897-2236 or [email protected] or www.norlands.org.

Oxford Hills area

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: Dedication of Don Butters baseball field, 5:30 p.m., Lovejoy Farm Sports Complex with 6 p.m. Little League 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.

South Paris, Friday, May 30: Jones Dance Band, old fashion dance music, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. $5. Lunch available.

Paris, Saturday, May 31: Pat Gott signs “Cowgirl Days,” 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Paris Public Library, part of 10th anniversary of the Jeannette Merrill Soule library addition. FMI: Paris Public Library at 743-6994 or [email protected].

Paris, Saturday, May 31: Open house, 10th anniversary of Jeanette Merrill Soule addition, 1-3 p.m., Paris Public Library. Book signing, children’s workshop on juggling, guitar performance, more. FMI: 743-6994 or e-mail [email protected].

West Paris, Saturday, May 31: Rhubarb pie and white elephant sale, 9-11 a.m., First Universalist Church, Main Street.

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.

South Paris, Wednesday, June 4: “Weed & Feed,” 9-noon, McLaughlin Garden, 97 Main St. Free. Preregistration required. FMI: 743-8820, www.mclaughingarden.org.

River Valley 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. 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.

Mexico, June 1: Sign up and registration for Summer Reading Program, Mexico Public Library. FMI: Mexico Public Library 364-3281 or [email protected].

Norway, Friday, June 6: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Stephen’s Memorial Hospital, Harper Conference Center, Ripley Medical Building, 18 Main St. FMI: www.wmhcc.org.

Paris, Friday, June 6: Art in the Barn opening night, 5-8 p.m., McLaughlin Garden, 97 Main St. Free. FMI: 743-8820, www.mclaughlingarden.org.

Lewiston area

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: “Walk for Wishes,” registration and entertainment 5 p.m., walk at 6 p.m., Festival Plaza. To register, call 866-704-WALK, or visit www.maine.wish.org. Register and collect pledges online. Benefits “Make-A-Wish” foundation of Maine.

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.

Auburn, Friday and Saturday, May 30-31: St. Dominic Regional High School’s School House Rock Live!, 7 p.m., St. Dominic Regional High School. $8, $5 for students, seniors and alumni. Alumni invited to reception in library before each performance.

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: Libby Hill Spring Discovery Day, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Libby Hill. Pond dipping, soil safari, geocaching, orienteering, scavenger hunt. For adults, wildflower and stone walls tour. Reservations, donations encouraged. FMI: www.Libbyhill.org or call 657-2114.

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, noon 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.

Auburn, Sunday, June 1: Pancake breakfast, 8-noon, St. Philip’s Church, Route 4. $4, 12 and under $2. Sponsored by parish Family Groups.

Lewiston, Monday, June 2: Kid’s Cooking Club, 4-5:30 p.m., Lewiston Public Library’s Children’s room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 7 to 14. FMI: Denise at Lots to Gardens 755-3110, [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lisbon Falls, Monday, June 2: American Red Cross blood drive, 2-7 p.m., Holy Trinity Church, 67 Frost Hill Ave.

Lewiston, Monday, June 2: All-ages storytime, Lewiston Public Library’s Children’s room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Tuesday, June 3: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Tuesday, June 3: 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, June 4: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Wednesday, June 4: Reading Dog, 5-6 p.m., Lewiston Public Library’s Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Reserve 5, 10 minute spot, call the library, 513-3133. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Thursday, June 5: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

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

Auburn, Friday, June 6: Roast turkey supper, 5-6:30 p.m., 588 Minot Ave. $6, under 10, $3. Sponsored by VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 1603. Benefits the veterans programs. FMI: 782-2856.

Lewiston, Friday, June 6: Babytime storytime, 10 a.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 0-2. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.