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, 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.

Livermore, Saturday, May 31: Yard sale, 8 a.m.-noon, Livermore United Methodist Church, Church Street.

Livermore, Saturday, May 31: Yard and bake sale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., North Livermore Baptist Church, 555 Federal Road. Benefits youth, chaperones attending the National Youth Gathering in July in Colorado. FMI: 897-6951.

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.

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.

North Jay, Saturday, May 31: Food sale, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., North Jay Methodist Parish House. Thrift shop open Fridays, Saturdays.

Livermore Falls, Monday, June 2: Concert by Terry Moore, 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 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.

Rangeley, Wednesday, June 4: Community breakfast, 7 a.m., Wilhelm Reich Museum conference center, Dodge Pond Road. Hosted by the museum. Benefits museum scholarships. FMI: Mary Henderson 864-3443.

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.

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

Canton, Saturday, June 7: Chicken pie supper, 5 p.m., Ponemah Rebekah Lodge Hall. Cost: $7, under 12 $5. Take-outs.

Farmington, Saturday, June 7: Franklin County 4-H Leader’s Association auction, preview at 6, auction at 7 p.m., Franklin County Fairgrounds, Starbird Building. Benefits Franklin County 4-H Programs.

Farmington, Saturday, June 7: Yard and plant sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fairbanks School Meeting House, Route. 4. Rain date June 14. FMI: Patty Jacobs 778-4272.

New Sharon, Saturday, June 7: Bean take out, 10-12 noon, New Sharon Congregational United Church of Christ, Cape Cod Hill Road. $14. To reserve, call Mary 778-2366.

North Jay, Saturday, June 7: Supper, 4-6 p.m., North Jay Grange 10. $6, under 10 $3. FMI: 645-4628, 645-2910, 645-2217.

Livermore Falls, Monday, June 9: Terry Moore concert, 6-8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, June 10: Bing Crosby concert, 6 to 8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Oxford Hills area

Bethel, Friday, May 30: “Hip-Hop Handbook” performance at Telstar Middle/High School, 6-7:30 p.m., Telstar auditorium, 284 Walker’s Mills Road. $4. Benefits TMS Visiting Artist Fund.

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

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

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.

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, 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.

Buckfield, Sunday, June 1: Fundraising auction, preview at 1, auction at 2 p.m., Buckfield High School, 160 Morrill Street. Benefits Buckfield High School Project Graduation. FMI: Melissa Reuter 336-2610.

Mechanic Falls, Sunday, June 1: Dick Curless Memorial Scholarship Show, 1 p.m., Silver Spur, Route 121. $8, members and seniors $7. Sponsored by Pine Tree State Country Music Association, Inc. Benefits scholarship fund. FMI: Joan 490-1232, Gary 637-2344, Mary 247-4611, or Ken 942-3264.

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

Norway, Wednesday, June 4: Story time for children ages 2-5, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

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

Paris, Thursday, June 5: Story time for preschoolers, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library. FMI 743-6994.

Norway, Friday, June 6: Baby Boosters, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

Norway, Friday, June 6: Frost Farm Gallery “First Friday” reception, 5-8 p.m., Frost Farm, 272 Pikes Hill. FMI: call the gallery at 743-8041.

Norway, Saturday, June 7: Tag sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Town and Country Mobile Home Village. Benefits area organizations. FMI: Myrtle Cadenelle 743-0555.

Oxford, Saturday, June 7: Bean supper, 5-7 p.m., Grace Fellowship Church, 29 Poplar St. $7, under 12 $3. FMI 890-7282.

Paris, Saturday, June 7: Chinese auction, doors open at 4, auction at 6 p.m., South Paris Fire Station. Benefits Barker family.

Sumner, Saturday, June 7: Garage, plant, bake sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sumner fire station. Donations accepted. Benefit heli-pad for medical helicopters. FMI: Wilda Dunham 388-2981 or Lana Pratt 388-2904.

Sumner, Saturday, June 7: Potluck supper, 6 p.m., Congregational Church of East Sumner, UCC. Bring dish to share or $5 to Pilgrim Lodge Youth Scholarship. Supper followed by hymn sing. FMI: Cynthia Norton, 388-2667.

West Paris, Saturday, June 7: Flea market and craft fair, 8:30 a.m., West Paris Grange Hall, Church Street. For tables call 674-3241. Sponsored by West Paris Grange. FMI: 527-2783, [email protected].

West Paris, Sunday, June 8: Maine Kenteles perform, 2 p.m., Mission Congregational Church, 15 Church St. $8, 12 and under $5. Tickets at library or door. Benefits West Paris Public Library building fund. FMI: 674-2004.

Locke Mills, Tuesday, June 10: Supper dance, 5:30-9:30 p.m., American Legion Hall, Gore Road. $8, children $3. Supper by American Legion Auxiliary. Music by Wally Jones Orchestra. FMI: Joyce Hathaway 674-2259.

River Valley area

Bethel, Friday, May 30: The “Hip-Hop Handbook” performance at Telstar Middle/High School, 6-7:30 p.m., Telstar auditorium stage, 284 Walker’s Mills Road. $4. Benefits TMS Visting Artist Fund.

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].

Canton, Saturday, June 7: Chicken pie supper, 5 p.m., Ponemah Rebekah Lodge Hall. $7, under 12 $5. Takeouts.

Rumford, Saturday, June 7: Chicken BBQ, 5 p.m., Blazing Star Lodge, Route 232, Rumford Corner. $7, under 12 $3. Takeouts. FMI: Joe Roy 364-4715, [email protected].

Lewiston area

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. $6.50, 12 and under $3, pre-school free. Sponsored by Nina Rebekah Lodge 86 and Sabattus River Lodge 21 IOOF.

Auburn, Saturday, May 31: Dance, 7-11 p.m., New Auburn American Legion Post 153, 71 So. Main St. Music by Snake Rattle & Roll with Malinda Liberte. FMI: 782-1118.

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.

Poland, Saturday, May 31: Plant/pie/yard sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Town Office parking lot, by Poland Historical Society. To donate call Mary Chipman at 998-4391.

Buckfield, Sunday, June 1: Auction, preview at 1, auction at 2 p.m., Buckfield High School, 160 Morrill St. Benefits Buckfield High School Project Graduation. FMI: Melissa Reuter 336-2610.

Mechanic Falls, Sunday, June 1: Dick Curless Memorial Scholarship Show, 1 p.m., Silver Spur, Route 121. $8, members and seniors $7. Sponsored by Pine Tree State Country Music Association, Inc. Benefits Scholarship Fund. FMI: Joan 490-1232, Gary 637-2344, Mary 247-4611, or Ken 942-3264.

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.

Lisbon Falls, Monday, June 2: Cookin’ with Moxie cooking class, 6-9 p.m., Adult Education center in Lisbon High School, Lisbon Street. Register with Adult Education, 353-3037; space limited.

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.

Greene, Thursday and Friday, June 5-6: Swingtime Band, music of the 30s, 40s and 50s, 7 p.m., Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. Free. FMI: 946-5311.

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.

Auburn, Saturday, June 7: Book and bake sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 78 Pleasant St. Donations may be left at church after May 27, Monday through Thursday. FMI: Ellie Wheeler 783-1037, or the church 782-1346.

Gray, Saturday, June 7: Fly tying and casting with Trout Unlimited, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. FMI: 657-4977.

Lewiston, Saturday, June 7: Reading Dog, 12-1 p.m., Lewiston Public Library’s Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. To reserve five or 10 minute spot, call library at 513-3133. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, June 7: Community yard sale by the Moxie Festival committee, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., downtown parking lot. Benefits Moxie Festival’s general fund. FMI: Sue Conroy 353-5354 to reserve space in advance.

New Gloucester, Saturday, June 7: Smorgasbord supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Grange, Sabbath Day Road. $7, under 12 $3.50.

North Pownal, Saturday, June 7: Bean supper, 4:30-6 p.m., North Pownal Road United Methodist Church, 871 Lawrence Road. $6, children $3, under 3 free. FMI: Caron 688-4101, or Nancy 688-4481.

Auburn, Saturday, June 7: Dance, 7-11 p.m., New Auburn American Legion, 71 So. Main St. 60s music by Cheryl. FMI: 782-1118.

Gray, Saturday, June 7: Supper, 5-6 p.m., American Legion, 15 Lewiston Road. $6, children under 12 $2.50, under five years free.

New Gloucester, Saturday, June 7: Emilia Dahlin and the Tough Cats perform, 7:30 p.m., Village Coffee House of New Gloucester, Congregational Church, Route 231 and Gloucester Road. FMI: Julie or Michael Fralich 926-3161 or church office at 929-3260.

Auburn, Sunday, June 8: Kiwanis pancake breakfast, 6:30 a.m., Great Falls Plaza, Main Street. $5, 5 and under eat free. Tickets at Hannaford and Shaws.

Auburn, Monday, June 9: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, 14 Great Falls Plaza.

Lewiston, Monday, June 9: Kid’s Cooking Club, 4-5:30 p.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 7-14. FMI: Denise at Lots to Gardens 755-3110, [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Monday, June 9: All ages storytime, 6:30 p.m., Lewiston Public Library’s Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St.

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

Lewiston, Tuesday, June 10: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Friday, June 13: Food for Thought luncheon, noon, Senior College, USM L/A, presentation by Barbara Randall, “Iceland: Land of Frost and Fire”. Advance, $6.50; at door, $8 . Reservation by June 12. FMI: 753-6510, usm.maine.edu/lac/seniorcollege.