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

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

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.

Bowdon, Saturday, June 21: Annual strawberry supper, sponsored by the West Bowdoin Baptist Church, will be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the West Bowdoin Parish Hall. Donations are adults, $6.50; children 12 and under, $3; and preschoolers are free. FMI: 353-2446 or 353-2567.

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