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

Farmington, Wednesday, June 18: Baby Rhymes, 10: 15 a.m., Farmington Public Library.

Carrabassett Valley, Thursday, June 19: United Way golf tournament, Sugar Loaf Golf Club. $125 ($500 foursome), benefits United Way. FMI: United Way Office 778-5048, [email protected].

Rangeley, Thursday, June 19: Ladies/community breakfast, 7 a.m., Moosely Bagels, Main Street. FMI: 864-5955.

Farmington, Friday, June 20: Preschool story hour, 10:15 a.m., Farmington Public Library.

Turner, Friday, June 20: Cookbook tasting supper, 5-7 p.m., GAR Hall, Route 219, sponsored by North Turner Union Presbyterian Church. Donations.

Farmington, Saturday, June 21: Yard and bake sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Henderson Memorial Baptist Church, Academy Street. FMI: 778-2163.

Farmington, Saturday and Sunday, June 21-22: Prayers and Meditations Art Show, 1-3 p.m., Holman Parish House, 238 Main St. FMI: Penny Hood, 778-6919, [email protected].

Jay, Saturday, June 21: Spaghetti supper for Joe St. Pierre, 4:30-6:30 p.m., St. Rose of Lima Parish Hall, 1 Church St. St. Pierre is undergoing cancer treatment. Also, bake sale, 50/50 raffle.

Livermore, Sunday, June 22: Music in the Meetinghouse, music at 9, worship at 9:30 a.m., North Livermore Baptist Church.

Livermore Falls, Monday, June 23: Terry Moore concert, 6-8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, June 24: Barry Wood concert, 6-8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Farmington, Wednesday, June 25: Baby Rhymes, 10:15 a.m., Farmington Public Library.

Livermore Falls, Thursday, June 26: Richard Moreau concert, 6-8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Wilton, Thursday, June 26: “Lunch and Learn,” 12-1 p.m., Seniors Plus. Volunteerism presentation follows. 60+ $3, all others $5. Call 645-3315 to reserve.

Farmington, Friday, June 27: Preschool story hours 10:15 a.m., Farmington Library.

Farmington, Friday, June 27: Bellamy Jazz Band, 7:30 p.m., Nordica Auditorium, UMF. $7, senior citizens $6, under 16 free. Sponsored by Arts Institute of Western Maine. FMI: dscribner.verizon.net, www.artsinstitute.org.

Oxford Hills area

Oxford, Tuesday, June 17: Kora Shrine Band, 6:30 p.m., Oxford Veterans’ Memorial Park, Route 121. Hosted by Anderson-Staples American Legion Post 112. Bring chair. FMI: Chairman, Ted Heidrich, 539-4102.

Waterford, Tuesday, June 17: Supper, 5-6:30 p.m., North Waterford Congregational Church. Benefits steeple fund. $7, under 12, $3.50.

Bridgton, Wednesday, June 18: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6:30 p.m., Masonic Hall, Harrison Road.

Norway, Wednesday, June 18: Norway Lake Village memory night, 7 p.m., Norway Historical Society.

Norway, Wednesday, June 18: Story time for ages 2 to 5, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

Paris, Wednesday, June 18: “A Complaint Free World” by Will Bowen book discussion, 7 p.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. Register to attend, FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Norway, Thursday through Saturday, June 19-20: Oxford Hills Music and Performing Arts’ “Almost Maine,” 8 p.m., Grange Hall, Whitman Street. Tickets at Books N Things, $10, $8 seniors/under 12. FMI: 739-6200.

Paris, Thursday, June 19: Story time for preschoolers, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library. FMI 743-6994.

Norway, Friday, June 20: Baby Boosters, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

Bolsters Mills, Saturday, June 21: Chicken pie supper, seatings at 5 and 6 p.m., United Methodist Church. $7, under 12, $3. Handicap accessible. Air conditioned. FMI: 583-9024.

East Bethel, Saturday, June 21: Supper, 5 p.m., Alder River Grange Hall, 1895 Intervale Road. $7, under 13, $3.

Newry, Saturday, June 21: Summer Solstice barn dance, potluck dinner and concert, dinner at 5, concert at 7, dance at 8 p.m., Mahoosuc Mountain Lodge. $8, $20 per family. FMI: 824-2073.

Paris, Saturday, June 21: Weed and Feed, 9-to noon, McLaughlin Garden Center, 97 Main St. Pre-registration required. FMI: 743-8820, www.mclaughlingarden.org.

Paris, Saturday, June 21: Jones Old Fashion Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., American Legion Hall, Church Street. $5. Lunch counter open.

Paris, Saturday, June 21: Ticket auction, doors 3:30 p.m., drawing 5, Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School cafeteria. Benefits Oxford Fair.

Norway, Sunday, June 22: Oxford Hills Music and Performing Arts Association’s “Almost Maine,” 2 p.m., Grange Hall, Whitman Street. Tickets at Books N’ Things, $10; seniors, kids under 12, $8. Call 739-6200.

Norway, Monday, June 23: 2008 Summer Reading Program at Norway Memorial Library Kick Off, noon to 3 p.m., Guy E. Rowe School cafeteria. Mad Science Bug Show at 1 p.m. FMI: the children’s room at Norway Memorial Library 743-5308.

Paris, Monday, June 23: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., South Paris Baptist Church, 1 Park St.

Paris, Wednesday, June 25: Present Company concert, 6-8 p.m., Moore Park gazebo. Free. If rain, at Paris Fire Hall, Western Avenue.

Norway, Thursday through Saturday, June 26-28: Oxford Hills Music and Performing Arts Association’s “Almost Maine,” 8 p.m., Grange Hall, Whitman Street. Tickets at Books N’ Things. $10; seniors/kids under 12 $8. Call 739-6200.

Norway, Friday, June 27: Lake Pennesseewassee memorabilia exhibit opening, Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Exhibit contributions sought, FMI: 743-5309.

River Valley area

East Bethel, Saturday, June 21: Public supper, 5 p.m., Alder River Grange Hall, 1895 Intervale Road. $7, under 13 $3.

Rumford, Saturday, June 21: Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament, 10 a.m., Sons of Italy Hall. $30. FMI or sign up: Jim Rinaldo 364-2983.

Rumford, Sunday, June 22: Roast beef dinner, noon-1:30 p.m., Rumford Grange #115, Rumford Center. $7, 12 and under $3.50. Take outs.

Mexico, Tuesday, June 24: “The Snake Man,” 10 a.m., Calvin Lyons Hall, adjacent to Mexico Public Library. Ages 2 to 12. FMI: Mexico Public Library 364-3281, [email protected].

Lewiston area

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, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Auburn, Wednesday, June 18: Auburn Community Band “March Into Summer,” first of 11 weekly concerts, 7-8:15 p.m., Festival Plaza, Main St. Free. Bring lawn chairs. FMI: 333-6601 ext. 2108 or www.auburncommunityband.org.

Lewiston, Wednesday, June 18: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Wednesday, June 18: Reading Dog, 5-6 p.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Call library to reserve 5 or 10 minute spot. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Greene, Thursday, June 19: Michael Perry slides “Lighthouses of Maine Part II”, 7 p.m., Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. Free. FMI: 946-5311 or http://ourworld.cs.com/sawyerfoundation/

Lewiston, Thursday, June 19: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Thursday, June 19: Hot Tamales, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 5-12. Sign up in Children’s Department or contact Lots to Gardens at 755-3110. Attendance limited to 8. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Auburn, Friday, June 20: Celebrity Waiter Dinner, 6 p.m., Martindale Country Club. Benefits Sexual Assault Crisis Center. Entertainment, door prizes, silent/live auctions. $30. For tickets: 784-5272.

Auburn, Friday, June 20: Teen open mic, 5:30 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: www.auburnpubliclibrary.org, 333-6640.

Greene, Friday, June 20: Michael Perry slides, “Lighthouses of Maine Part II”, 2 and 7 p.m., Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. Free. FMI: call 946-5311 or http://ourworld.cs.com/sawyerfoundation.

Lewiston, Friday, June 20: Baby Storytime, 10 a.m., Lewiston Public Library’s Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 0-2. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Friday, June 20: Sign up for Summer Reading Game, Lewiston Public Library’s Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 0-14. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Friday, June 20: World Refugee Day Maine, speakers, performers 3-4:30 p.m.; Marsden Hartley Cultural Center, Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Food, music and dance, 4:30-7 p.m. at Kennedy Park. Free. FMI: 513-3130 x 3260.

Turner, Friday, June 20: Cookbook tasting supper, 5-7 p.m., GAR Hall, Route 219. Sponsored by North Turner Union Presbyterian Church, donations.

East Poland, Saturday, June 21: Valhalla Festival, Valhalla Fields Farm. Musical exhibits, vendors, animals, educational demonstrations, ethnic foods, comedy. FMI: www.ValhallaFields.com.

Gray, Saturday, June 21: Creature Catcher, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. Sponsored by the ‘Friends of the Maine Wildlife Park.’ Regular park admission. FMI: Maine Wildlife Park, 657-4977; or www.mainewildlifepark.com or www.mefishwildlife.com.

Lewiston, Saturday, June 21: Reading Dog, 12-1 p.m., Lewiston Public Library’s Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Call library to reserve 5 or 10 minutes. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Monmouth, Saturday, June 21: Schooner Fare concert, 7:30 p.m., Cumston Hall. Benefits United Methodist Church of Monmouth. $15 at Annabessacook Veterinary Clinic, Route 135, Monmouth (933-2165,) or send check or money order for $15 per ticket and self-addressed stamped envelope to Schooner Fare Tickets, PO Box 73, Monmouth, ME, 04259, or call 441-3172.

New Gloucester, Saturday, June 21: Bean supper, 5-6 p.m., AMVETS Post 6. $6, children $2, under 6 free.

Wales, Saturday, June 21: Yard sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wales Youth Center, Pond Road, next to Wales Presbyterian Church, sponsored by Wales Presbyterian Women. FMI: Alice 375-8382, Marilyn 375-6604.

Winthrop, Saturday, June 21: Breakfast, 7-9 a.m., Winthrop Grange, Old Lewiston Road. Handicap accessible. $6, 12 and under $3. Benefits community and Grange projects.

Auburn, Monday, June 23: “The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today?” Book discussion, 6:30 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640, www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Monday, June 23: Swampdonkeys performance, 6-7:30 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Kids attending may sign up for summer reading fun and prizes from June 19 through Aug. 2. FMI: 333-6640, www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Monday, June 23: Bottles-to-Books, noon-6 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Drop off in the Bottles to Books collection DPW truck in the Library’s parking lot. FMI: 333-6640, www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Monday, June 23: Kid’s Cooking Club, 4-5:30 p.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. 7 to 14. Limited to 8. FMI: Denise at Lots to Gardens 755-3110, [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Monday, June 23: Jennifer Armstrong: Spinning Spider Stories and Songs, 10:30 a.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 3 to 9. Free, but tickets from Children’s Desk needed, available starting June 9. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Monday, June 23: All-ages story time, 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 24: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Tuesday, June 24: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages: 2 to 5. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Auburn, Wednesday, June 25: Auburn Community Band’s “American Classics,” 7-8:15 p.m., Festival Plaza, Main Street, weather permitting. Free. Free parking in garage across street. Bring chairs. FMI: 333-6601 ext 2108, www.auburncommunityband.org.

Lewiston, Wednesday, June 25: Reading Dog, 5-6 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. To reserve a spot, call library. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Wednesday, June 25: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

New Gloucester, Wednesday through Saturday, June 25-28: Maine Festival of American Music, Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26. Refreshments. FMI: 926-4597, [email protected], www.shaker.lib.me.us.

Lewiston, Thursday, June 26: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Thursday, June 26: Hot Tamales, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Library’s Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 5-12. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

*New Gloucester, Thursday, June 26: New Gloucester Strawberry Festival, 6-8 p.m., Congo Church Vestry, Gloucester Hill Road. Sponsored by New Gloucester Historical Society.

Lewiston, Friday, June 27: Babytime story time, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lisbon, Friday, June 27: Ham supper, 5:30-6:30 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.

Turner, Friday, July 4: Turner Public Library will host a book sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Leavitt Institute Building, Route 117. Serving strawberry shortcake. FMI: 225-3745, 212-7872, or turnerpubliclibrary.org

Turner, Saturday, July 5: Turner Public Library will host a book sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Leavitt Institute Building, Route 117. Serving strawberry shortcake. FMI: 225-3745, 212-7872, or turnerpubliclibrary.org