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

Livermore, through Saturday, June 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.

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

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.

Farmington Falls, Sunday, June 8: Falls Fire Company benefit auction, 12 noon, Philbrick Field, Route 2 East, rain or shine. Concessions. Bring chair. Benefits Falls Fire Company and Hawks Baseball.

Salem, Sunday, June 8: The Narrow Gauge String Band performance, 1 p.m., Salem Community Building. A donation box will be at the door and homemade refreshments will be on sale.

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.

Livermore Falls, Thursday, June 12: Barry Wood concert, 6 to 8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Farmington, Friday, June 13: American Cancer Society of Franklin County’s Relay for Life, cancer survivors lap at 6 p.m., Luminaria ceremony at 10 p.m., Mt. Blue High School, 129 Seamon Road. Luminaria contributions can be made by calling the society, 1-800-ACS-2345.

Farmington, Saturday and Sunday, June 14 and 15: Prayers and Meditations Art Show, 1 to 3 p.m., opening reception June 15 11:15 a.m. to 3 p.m., Holman Parish House, 238 Main St. FMI: Penny Hood 778-6919, [email protected].

West Farmington, Saturday, June 14: Contradance with music by Hope Hoffman, 8-11 p.m. (7:30 p.m., workshop, free with dance admission), Farmington Grange, Bridge Street, Route 43. $6, $15 family max. FMI: 491-9928, [email protected], www.starleft.org.

Livermore Falls, Monday, June 16: Terry Moore concert, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo.

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, June 17: Silver & Gold concert, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo.

Oxford Hills area

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, Friday, June 6: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Stephens Memorial Hospital.

Norway, Friday, June 6: Western Maine Art Group members show and sale, 5-8 p.m., Matolcsy Arts Center. Refreshments, wine reception. FMI: Western Maine Art Group 207-739-6161 or e-mail [email protected].

Paris, Friday and Saturday, June 6, 7: Yard sale, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, 659 Park St., Route 26. Benefits Families in Crisis Task Force. FMI: Peggy, 357-7072.

Paris, Saturday, June 7: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., American Legion Hall, Church Street. $5. Lunch counter.

Lovell, Saturday, June 7: Variety show, 7 p.m., Lovell VFW, on corner Route 93 & Smarts Hill. $5, $3 under 12. Held by Ladies Auxiliary to VFW Post 6783 of the Fryeburg-Lovell VFW. FMI: Melanie Farrington, 925-3213.

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].

Paris Hills, Sunday, June 8: Party and benefit for the Maine bus joining the Pastors for Peace Friendship Caravan in McAllen, Texas, 3 p.m., Paris Hills Academy. Suggested donation: $10 (or more) per head. FMI: Tom Whitney 743-2183, or Ken Jones 856-1645.

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.

Norway, Wednesday, June 11: Beginning of the Maine Humanities Council Let’s Talk About It book discussion series, 7 p.m., Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main St.. Free. Please call 743-5309 to register. FMI: www.mainehumanities.org or call the Maine Humanities Council office in Portland at 773-5051.

Bethel, Thursday, June 12: Presentation and booksigning with Neil Rolde, 7:30 p.m., Bethel Historical Society, Broad Street. Books will be available for sale at the event. FMI: Historical Society 824-2908.

Paris, Thursday, June 12: McLaughlin Garden activity: Container Gardening with the Flower Shop at Winslow Farm, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., The Flower Shop in Falmouth. Preregistration required. Members $8, nonmembers $12. McLaughlin Garden. FMI: 743-8820, www.mclaughlingarden.org.

Paris, Thursday, June 12: Story time for preschoolers, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library. FMI 743-6994.

Buckfield, Friday, June 13: Casserole supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Masonic Hall. Benefits SAD 39 Destination Imagination teams at World’s Competition. Donations, pay what you wish. FMI: Jerry Marstaller 224-7623.

Oxford, Friday and Saturday, June 13 and 14: Anniversary sale, Alpha and Omega Thrift Shop, 254 Webster Brook Road. FMI: His Place Teen Center, Bert and Fran Rugg 743-9503 or 515-3000.

Norway, Saturday, June 14: Sibling preparation classes, 9:30-11 a.m., Family Birthplace, Stephens Memorial Hospital, 181 Main St. For big brothers and sisters ages 3 to 7.

Oxford, Saturday, June 14: Supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Oxford Grange 46, Route 26. $7, under 12, $3.50. Takeouts.

Paris, Saturday, June 14: Dance, 7-10 p.m., Oxford Hills Middle School, Pine Street, by Swinging Bears Square Dance Club. $5. Refreshments. FMI: Sue Corning 743-7176, or Eleanor Herrick 782-4050.

Sumner, Saturday, June 14: Bottle drive, benefits Pilgrim Lodge youth scholarships of the Congregational Church of East Sumner. Leave bottles at Sumner Town Office and back deck of the church.

Naples, Sunday, June 15: McLaughlin Garden’s Peonies and Petit Fours, Session 1, 9-12 noon, Session 2, 1-4 p.m., garden in Naples. $15 advance, $20 day of if space available. FMI: McLaughlin Garden 743-8820, www.mclaughlingarden.org.

West Paris, Sunday, June 15: Jerome Preisler, author of “All Hands Down, The True Story of the Soviet Attack on the USS Scorpion,” 1:30 p.m., W. Paris Historical Society, Main Street. Talk & book signing. FMI: 674-2004.

Waterford, Tuesday, June 17: Supper, 5-6:30 p.m., North Waterford Congregational Church, 5 Kezars Road. $7, under 12, $3.50. Benefits Steeple Fund.

River Valley area

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

Canton, Saturday, June 7: Clean-up Day, 9 a.m., volunteers meet at old municipal building. Pick-up trucks helpful. In recognition of National Trails Day.

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]

Rumford, Saturday, June 7: Supper, 4:45 p.m., St. A-St. John’s Church Hall. $6, children under 12 $3. Takeouts available.

Rumford, Sunday, June 8: Flag Burning ceremony, 10 a.m., American Legion Post 24. FMI: 369-9053.

Rumford, Wednesday, June 11: American Red Cross Blood Drive, noon to 6 p.m., American Legion, 184 Congress St.

Bethel, Thursday, June 12: Presentation and booksigning with Neil Rolde, 7:30 p.m., Bethel Historical Society, Broad Street. Rolde is the author of Continental Liar from the State of Maine: James G. Blaine. Books will be available for sale at the event. FMI: Historical Society 824-2908.

Andover, Saturday, June 14: Pancake breakfast, 7 a.m., Snow Valley Sno Goers Clubhouse, Main Street. $5.

Rumford, Saturday, June 14: Yard-plant-food sale, 9 a.m.-12 noon, Rumford Point Church. To donate items call 364-7075 or 364-7025.

Lewiston area

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

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.

Lewiston, Friday and Saturday, June 6 and 7: Loaves and Fishes flea market, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., parking lot, the old Daddy’s Diner, 762 Sabattus Road and at the convent 61 Lisbon Road, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday only. Every Friday and Saturday until Aug. 30. 577-9364 to set up a time for drop off.

Litchfield, Saturday, June 7: Bean supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Litchfield Sportsman’s Club, Hallowell Road. $6, under 12, $3. FMI: Karen 582-3159.

New Gloucester, Saturday, June 7: Sabbathday Lake Grange smorgasbord supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Grange Hall, Sabbathday Road. $7, under 12, $3.50. Bottle drive to send youth to Grange Leadership Camp.

New Gloucester, Saturday, June 7: Shape note music, 1-4 p.m., Shaker Meetinghouse at Sabbathday Lake. from the Sacred Harp, 1991 Denson edition. Pot luck after, bring dish to share. FMI, contact [email protected].

Sabattus, Friday, June 6: Loaves and Fishes flea market, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., parking lot of the old Daddy’s Diner, 762 Sabattus Road, Route 126. The flea market will take place every Friday and Saturday starting June 6 through August 30. The flea market will also take place at the convent, 61 Lisbon Road, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday only. 577-9364 to set up a time for drop off. Sponsored by the Dominican Sisters.

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 fly casting with trout unlimited, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. Admission to the park is free for ages 3 and under; $4 ages 5-12; $6 for adults, and $4.50 for seniors. Groups of 15 or more are $3 per person. FMI: 657-4977, www.mainewildlifepark.com or www.mefishwildlife.com.

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, Wednesday, June 11: American Red Cross Blood Drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Wednesday, June 11: Reading Dog, 5 to 6 p.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon Street. Call the library at 513-3133 to reserve a five or ten minute spot. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Auburn, Thursday, June 12: Behind Our Eyes, 6:30 p.m., Auburn Public Library Community Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640, www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Thursday, June 12: American Red Cross Blood Drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Thursday, June 12: Peek-A-Boo Puppet Show presented by New Life Community Center, 9:30 a.m., 134 College St. Last show of the summer, shows will begin in October. FMI: 782-1112.

Lewiston, Thursday, June 12: Hot Tamales, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Lewiston Public Library’s Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 5 to 12. Signup in the children’s department or contact Lots to Gardens at 755-3110. Attendance limited to 8. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, or www.lplonline.org/kids.

Winthrop, Thursday, June 12: American Red Cross Blood Drive, 1 to 6 p.m., St. Francis Church, 10 Lake St.

Greene, Friday and Saturday, June 13 and 14: “Tommy Feral Feline Friends” yard sale, 242 Sawyer Road. Benefits homeless and abused animals. Rain dates: June 20 and 21. To donate items, call Norm at 650-8374.

Lewiston, Friday, June 13: Contra dancing with Highland Hash, Callahan Hall, Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. $2 students, $5 others. Dances are taught, beginners welcome, with or without partner. FMI: 513-3050 or www.lplonline.org.

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.

Lewiston, Friday, June 13: Baby Storytime, 10 a.m., Lewiston Public Library’s Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 0 to 2.

Auburn, Saturday, June 14: Pork roast dinner, 5-6 p.m., St. Louis Church. $7, under 12, $3.50.

Gray, Saturday, June 14: Learn about Lyme disease, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. FMI: 657-4977.

Lewiston, Saturday, June 14: Reading Dog, noon to 1 p.m., Lewiston Public Library’s Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Call to reserve 5 or 10 minute spot. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Saturday, June 14: Indoor/outdoor flea market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sons of Italy Hall. Tables ($15, $25 for two) call Josephine at 364-7765 after 5 p.m. by June 7. Lunch available.

Lewiston, Saturday, June 14: Bird walk, 7 a.m., Thorncrag Nature Sanctuary, Montello Street parking lot. FMI: stantonbirdclub.org or 782-5238.

Monmouth, Saturday, June 14: Health fair, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monmouth Academy. Free.

Monmouth, Saturday, June 14: Yard sale, 8-noon, Henry L. Cottrell School, 169 Academy Road. $10 secures space, advertising, table. Proceeds go toward repairing vandalism to the school playground. FMI: Pauline Therriault 933-3511, or Debra Emery, principal, 933-4426.

Sabattus, Saturday, June 14: Baked bean and casserole supper and dance, 5 to 9:30 p.m., The Jacques, Wales Road. Cost: $6, dance $4. FMI: 375-4850.

Sabattus, Sunday, June 15: Breakfast, 7:30-10 a.m., Sabattus American Legion Post 135. $6, 10 and under, $3. Benefits Oak Hill High School scholarship fund/Boys State.

Lewiston, Monday, June 16: 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 16: All-ages storytime, 6:30 p.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Tuesday, June 17: Preschool Storytime, 10 a.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages: 2-5. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Tuesday, June 17: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.