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.

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

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

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

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.