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

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.

Farmington, Sunday, July 6: Maine Jazz Camp faculty concert, 8 p.m., Roberts Learning Center, University of Maine. Featuring jazz musicians from New York and Boston. FMI: 778-7758.

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.

Farmington, Monday, July 7: Maine Jazz Camp faculty concert, 8 p.m., Roberts Learning Center, University of Maine. Free. Featuring jazz musicians from New York and Boston. FMI: 778-7758.

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.

Farmington, Tuesday, July 8: Maine Jazz Camp faculty concert, 8 p.m., Roberts Learning Center, University of Maine. Featuring jazz musicians from New York and Boston. FMI: 778-7758.

Farmington, Tuesday, July 8: Arts and crafts workshop for all ages: Make a super bag, 3 to 4 p.m., Everyone’s Resource Depot, Education Center (Room 009), UMF campus, High and Lincoln streets. $1. FMI: 778-7150.

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

Farmington, Wednesday, July 9: Maine Jazz Camp faculty concert, 8 p.m., Roberts Learning Center, University of Maine. Featuring jazz musicians from New York and Boston. FMI: 778-7758.

Farmington, Wednesday, July 9: Baby Rhymes, 10:15 a.m., Farmington Public Library

Oquossoc, Wednesday, July 9: Ladies/community breakfast, 7 a.m., Gingerbread House, Main Street. Bring family, friends. Call ahead with special dietary needs. FMI: 864-3602.

Farmington, Thursday, July 10: Arts and Crafts workshop: Make a Super Bag, 3-4 p.m., Everyone’s Resource Depot, Education Center (Room 009), UMF Campus, High and Lincoln streets. $1. FMI: 778-7150.

Farmington, Thursday, July 10: Maine Jazz Camp faculty concert, 8 p.m., Roberts Learning Center, University of Maine. Featuring jazz musicians from New York and Boston. FMI: 778-7758.

Livermore Falls, Thursday, July 10: Nickles and Dimes Concert, 6-8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Farmington, Friday, July 11: Preschool story hour, 10:15 a.m., Farmington Public Library.

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.

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

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.

Oxford, Thursday through Tuesday, July 3-9: Yard sale, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., His Place Teen Center, Route 26. To donate call Bert Rugg at 515-3000 or 743-9503. Benefits center.

Paris, Thursday, July 3: Story time for preschoolers, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library. FMI: 743-6994.

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.

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.

Locke Mills, Saturday, July 5: Strawberry Festival, 7:30 a.m. until sold out, Locke Mills Union Church.

Waterford, Saturday, July 5: Country Ridge Riders, 8-midnight, Waterford World’s Fairgrounds, Green Road. $10. FMI: 583-4160.

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

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

Bridgton, Wednesday, July 9: Speaker: Lois Lowry, noon to 12:45 p.m., downstairs in Bridgton municipal building. Handicapped accessible. FMI: Peter Bollen 647-4062, George Bradt 647-2389.

West Paris, Wednesday, July 9: Library summer reading program, Forest Ranger Emily Beers, 3 p.m., West Paris Library. FMI: 674-2004.

Paris, Wednesday, July 9: “End the Struggle and Dance with Life” by Susan Jeffers, PhD, book discussion, 7 p.m., Earl Clifford Archives Room, Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: Paris Public Library 743-6994, [email protected].

Norway, Thursday, July 10: Lecture by Christopher Glass, 7 p.m., Norway Memorial Library, “Art and Quality of Place.” Book celebrating Lake Pennesseewassee will be released after lecture.

Bridgton, Friday, July 11: American Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Howell Laboratories, Route 117.

Norway, Friday and Saturday, July 11-12: Book sale, Friday 4-7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Norway Grange Hall, Whitman Street. Volunteers call 743-5309. Sponsored by Friends of Norway Memorial Library.

Norway, Saturday, July 12: Sacred Hymns and Rhythms of East recital, 4 p.m., First Unitarian Universalist Church, 479 Main St. $15, students $10. Benefits Golden Rule Project and Wyllaned educational institute. FMI: Patricia Bennett at 743-9226.

Norway, Saturday, July 12: Quilt show, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Second Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, 205 Main St. Chances 1 for $3 or 2 for $5. FMI: 743-2290.

Norway, Saturday, July 12: Sidewalk art show, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. FMI: www.NorwayArtsFestival.com.

Norway, Saturday, July 12: Recreation of the Marigold Tea Room, tea and homemade pies available, Norway Historical Society, Frost Corner. FMI: Ann, 743-5309.

Paris, Saturday, July 12: Square dance and ice cream social, 7-10 p.m., Oxford Hills Middle School, Pine Street. Dancers $5, spectators free. Sponsored by Swinging Bears Square Dance Club. FMI: Sue, 743-7176 or Eleanor, 782-4050.

Sumner, Saturday, July 12: Yard and craft sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Congregational Church of East Sumner. Table space $10. FMI: or to reserve space call Lisa, 388-2446 or Peggy, 388-2074. Benefits Pilgrim Lodge scholarships for church youth.

Bridgton, Saturday and Sunday, July 12-13: Chickadee Quilters quilt show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Stevens Brook Elementary School, off Route 302. $5.

Paris, Wednesday, July 16: Lolalee & The Country Bandits, 6 to 8 p.m., Moore Park. Rain location at Paris Fire station. Free.

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. Demo Day, Free; BBQ $10; 12 and under, $5. FMI: Sandy 890-6990, ellisriverriders.com.

Rumford, Saturday, July 5: Bean hole bean supper, 5 p.m., Blazing Star Lodge, Rt. 232, $6, under 12 $3. Takes outs available.

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.

Rumford, Saturday, July 12: Spaghetti dinner, Chinese auction, bake sale, dance and music by “One Step Ahead”, 4 p.m. to midnight, Rumford Eagles. $7, call Debbie, 364-8353. Limited tickets. Benefits Vickie Jodry Sayce, cancer patient and single mother of two.

Lewiston area

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

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

Lewiston, Thursday, July 3: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 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

Winthrop, Friday, July 4: Fourth of July celebration, staring at noon, American Legion Post 40. Silent auction, bake sale, fireworks. Street dance, 2-4 p.m. with prizes. Music by Calypso Soldiers, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., $5.

Pownal, Saturday July 5: Baked bean supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., North Pownal United Methodist Church, 871 Lawrence Rd., $6, children $3, under 3 free. FMI: Caron 688-4101 or Nancy 688-4481.

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.

Auburn, Wednesday, July 9: Patriotic music by Auburn Community Band, 7-8:15 p.m., Festival Plaza, Main Street. Free. Weather permitting. Bring chairs. FMI: 333-6601 ext. 2180, www.auburncommunityband.org.

Lewiston, Wednesday, July 9: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Auburn, Thursday, July 10: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 6 p.m., Auburn Mall, 550 Center St.

Lewiston, Thursday, July 10: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lisbon Falls, Friday, July 11: Beautiful Lengths cut-a-thon, noon to 3 p.m., Hairs to You, 16 Main St. RSVP by July 8. FMI: 353-5122, www.beautifullengths.com. Benefits cancer patients.

Sabattus, Friday and Saturday, July 11-12: Loaves and Fishes flea market, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 762 Sabattus Road parking lot; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, 61 Lisbon Road. Sponsored by the Dominican Sisters. FMI: Ellie, 577-9364 or to donate items.

Gray, Saturday, July 12: Maine wildlife arts and crafts show, 9 a.m to 4:30 p.m., Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. FMI: 657-4977.

Sabattus, Saturday, July 12: Fishing derby, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Register at Martin’s Point. FMI: 415-8500, www.sabattuspondwatershed.com.

New Gloucester, Saturday, July 26: Flea Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Amvet Hall, Rt. 100. FMI: Pat Kiley, 926-4232.