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, Monday, June 30: Terry Moore concert, 6 to 8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Farmington, Tuesday and Thursday, July 1 and 3: Arts and crafts workshop “Windy Day Projects,” 3-4 p.m., UMF Education Center (Room 009), High and Lincoln streets. $1. FMI: 778-7150.

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, July 1: Silver & Gold concert, 6-8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Farmington, Thursday, July 3: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-6 p.m., Franklin Memorial Hospital, 1 Hospital Drive.

Livermore Falls, Thursday, July 3: Silver and Gold concert, 6-8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Carrabassett Valley, Friday, July 4: 4th of July celebration, noon-9 p.m. (9:15 p.m. fireworks), Carrabassett Valley. Magic Show at the fire station, 1-9 p.m. music, 2-5 p.m. children’s activities.

Farmington, Friday, July 4: Strawberry shortcake sale, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Pierce House lawn, Main Street. $4. Benefits restoration of Old South Church.

Farmington, Friday, July 4: Preschool story hour, 10:15 a.m., Public Library, 117 Academy St. FMI: 778-4312.

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

Mount Vernon, Saturday, July 5: Art and craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m, Community Center. Benefits center.

Livermore Falls, Sunday, July 6: Music in the Meeting House with “Hodgepodge,” 9 a.m., North Livermore Baptist Church.

Rangeley, Sunday, July 6: Organ concert with Robert Ludwig, 7 p.m., Church of Good Shepherd. FMI: 864-3381.

Livermore Falls, Monday, July 7: Terry Moore concert, 6-8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Phillips, Monday, July 7: American Red Cross blood drive, 2-6:30 p.m., Memorial Gym, 15 Depot St.

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, July 8: Bing Crosby concert, 6-8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Farmington, Saturday, July 26: Yard sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Farmington Elks Ball Field, Marble Street. FMI: 778-6761.

Oxford Hills area

North Waterford, Tuesday, July 1: Supper, 5-6:30 p.m., North Waterford Congregational Church, 5 Kezars Road (off routes 35 & 37). $7, under 12, $3.50

Oxford, Tuesday, July 1: The Bel Airs, 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.

Paris, Wednesday, July 2: Summer entertainment series with Rick Adam, 10 a.m., Moore Park. Rain location at Paris Fire Hall, Western Avenue. Free. Bring chair or blanket.

Paris, Wednesday, July 2: Summer entertainment series with Soft Touch, 6 p.m., Moore Park. Rain location at Paris Fire Hall, Western Avenue. Free. Bring chair or blanket.

Paris, Wednesday, July 2: Weed and Feed, 9 a.m. to noon, McLaughlin Garden, 97 Main St. Free. Pre-registration required. Park at garden gate on Western Avenue. FMI: 743-8820, www.mclaughlingarden.org.

Oxford, Thursday, July 3: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., American Legion Post 112, 112 King St.

Norway, Friday, July 4: First Friday reception, 5-8 p.m., gallery at Frost farm, 272 Pikes Hill. Features works of Jo Northrop Thomas.

Otisfield, Friday, July 4: Fourth of July parade, breakfast 9-11 a.m. by Spurr’s Corner Church, parade set-up 9 a.m. south of Spurr’s Corner Fire Station, Route 121 in Cutter’s Field, parade at 10 a.m. Events at fire station after parade. FMI: Pat Dyer-Haggerty at 627-6950 or Joanie Jacobs at 539-9969.

Waterford, Friday, July 4: Book sale, 8 a.m. to noon, Waterford Library, 663 Waterford Road. FMI: 583-2050.

West Paris, Sunday, July 6: Open house, 2-4 p.m. Finnish-American Heritage Center, 8 Maple St.

Bridgton, Saturday, July 5: Strawberry breakfast, 7:30-10 a.m., First Congregational Church Fellowship Hall, 33 South High St. $7, ages 5-10 $3, under 5 $2. Benefits church ministries.

Canton, Saturday, July 5: Chicken pie supper, 5 p.m., Ponemah Rebekah Lodge Hall. $7; under 12, $5. Take outs available.

Norway, Monday, July 7: CPR Heartsaver class, 6:30-10 p.m., Stephens Memorial Hospital, 181 Main St. FMI: 743-1562 ext 709 to register, www.wmhcc.org

Locke Mills, Tuesday, July 8: Supper dance, 5:30-9:30 p.m., American Legion, Gore Road. Music by “The Two of Us.” $8, children $3.50.

Norway, Tuesday, July 8: First aid class, 7-10 p.m., Stephens Memorial Hospital, 181 Main St. FMI: 743-1562 ext 709 to register, www.wmhcc.org

River Valley area

Mexico, Tuesday, July 1: Aquatic Bugs with Amanda White, 10 a.m., Mexico Public Library. Ages 5-12. For those under 5, “Bugs” story and craft hour. FMI: Mexico Public Library 364-3281, [email protected].

Rumford, through July 3: Falcons Summer Hoop Camp, grades 2 to 4 from 8-9 a.m., grades 5 to 7 from 9-10:30 a.m., and grades 8 to 10 from 10:30- noon, Mountain Valley High School. FMI: Rick White 364-3851.

Andover, Saturday, July 5: Equine demo day followed by music and BBQ, 10 a.m.; music and dinner, 6 p.m., Ellis River Riders horse club, Airport Road off Route 5. $10; 12 and under, $5. FMI: Sandy 890-6990, ellisriverriders.com.

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

Andover, Sunday, July 6, All Games horse show, Ellis River Riders grounds, Airport Road, 9 a.m. Free. FMI, 392-2381.

Mexico, Tuesday, July 8: American Girl tea party, 1 p.m., Calvin Lyons Hall next to the library. Girls ages 5-12.

Lewiston area

Auburn, Monday, June 30: Golf Classic tournament, Turner Highlands. FMI: Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Benefits APL’s annual fund. FMI: 333-6640, www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Durham, Monday, June 30: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-6 p.m., Durham Fire Department, 615 Hallowell Road.

Lewiston, Monday, June 30: Kid’s Cooking Club, 4-5:30 p.m., 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 30: All-ages Storytime, 6:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Tuesday, July 1: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Wednesday, July 2: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Auburn, Wednesday, July 2: Auburn Community Band’s “An Evening of Patriotic Music,” 7-8:15 p.m., Festival Plaza, Main Street. Free. Bring lawn chairs. FMI: 333-6601 ext. 2108 or www.auburncommunityband.org.

Auburn, Wednesday, July 2: Anime Club, 3:30 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640, www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Wednesday, July 2: Summer bird walk, 8 a.m., Thorncrag Nature Sanctuary. FMI: stantonbirdclub.org, 933-2266.

Lewiston, Wednesday, July 2: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Thursday, July 3: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Sabattus, Friday, July 4: Loaves and Fishes flea market, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., parking lot, 762 Sabattus Road. Donate small items at 61 Lisbon Road on Saturdays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donate large items by calling Ellie at 577-9364.

Sabattus, Friday, July 4: Fourth of July boat parade, 11 a.m., Martin’s Point.

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

Gray, Saturday, July 5: Meet a live bald eagle, 11 a.m., noon, and 1:30 p.m., Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. FMI: 657-4977.

Gray, Saturday, July 5: Supper, 5-6 p.m., American Legion, 15 Lewiston Road. $6, under 12 $2.50, under 5 free.

New Gloucester, Saturday, July 5: Yard sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Grange, Sabbathday Road. Light lunch. Tables, $10. Call Pam to reserve 657-5612.

North Monmouth, Saturday, July 5: Barbecue supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Community Church. $5/person; $20/family.

Sabattus, Saturday, July 5: Loaves and Fishes flea market, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., parking lot, 762 Sabattus Road. Donate small items at 61 Lisbon Road on Saturdays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donate large items by calling Ellie at 577-9364.

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

Lewiston, Tuesday, July 8: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Poland, Tuesday, July 8: Pick-up field hockey game, 6-7:30 p.m., Poland Regional High School field hockey field. Grade 7 through adult. Free.