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, Thursday, July 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.

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

Farmington, Friday, July 4: Flagg Family Fishing Derby for children 3-10, 8 a.m, Rollo Pond, Abbott Park. $2. Sponsored by Farmington Recreation Department. FMI: 778-3464.

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.

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, Friday through Sunday, July 11-13: Sandy River Players Children’s Summer Musical Theatre’s “Willy Wonka Junior,” 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, UMF’s Alumni Theater. $8, students and senior citizens $6.

Farmington, Saturday, July 12: Supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Trinity UMC.

Jay, Saturday, July 12: North Jay Day, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., various locations, sponsored by North Jay Grange. food and craft sale, lunch, dinner. Parade starts at 10:30 a.m., line-up at 8:30 at SIB Enterprises Route 17. FMI; 645-2910, 645-4211, 645- 4628.

Farmington, Sunday, July 13: Maine Jazz Camp faculty concert, 8 p.m., Roberts Learning Center 131, University of Maine. FMI: 778-7758.

Livermore, Sunday, July 13: “Hodgepodge” music at 9, worship at 9:30 a.m., North Livermore Baptist Church.

Farmington, Monday, July 14: Maine Jazz Camp faculty concert, 8 p.m., Roberts Learning Center 131, University of Maine. Free. FMI: 778-7758.

Farmington, Monday, July 14: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wal-mart, 615 Wilton Road.

Livermore Falls, Monday, July 14: Terry Moore Concert, 6-8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Farmington, Tuesday, July 15: Get Down Downtown, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., park gazebo. Free live music. Bring chair.

Farmington, Tuesday, July 15: Maine Jazz Camp concert, 8 p.m., Roberts Learning Center 131 at the University of Maine. FMI: 778-7758.

Farmington, Tuesday, July 15: Arts and crafts workshop, favorite character collage, 3-4 p.m., Everyone’s Resource Depot, Education Center Room 009, UMF Campus, High and Lincoln streets. $1. FMI: 778-7150.

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, July 15: Silver and Gold 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

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.

Paris, Friday, July 4: Art in the Barn, “Two Cameras, One World,” 5-8 p.m., McLaughlin Garden. Free. Photographers Joe Beecher and David Neufeld. Parking on Western Avenue at garden gate. FMI: 743-8820, www.mclaughlingarden.org.

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.

Paris, Saturday, July 5: Jones Old Fashioned Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., South Paris Legion Hall, Church Street. $5. Lunch counter.

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.

Paris, Friday, July 11: Jones Old Fashioned Dance Band performance, 7-10 p.m., South Paris Legion Hall, Church Street. $5. Lunch counter.

Paris, Friday and Saturday, July 11-12: Rotary/Kiwanis auction, Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School.

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.

Otisfield, Saturday, July 12: East Otisfield Free Baptist Church craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. Craft tables, food.

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.

West Paris, Sunday, July 13: Open house, 2-4 p.m., Finnish-American Heritage Center, 8 Maple St.

Fryeburg, Monday, July 14: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-7 p.m., St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 857 Main St.

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

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 to 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.

Andover, Saturday, July 5: Rib and chicken barbecue, 6 p.m., Ellis River Riders horse club, Airport Road. $10, 12 and under, $5. FMI: Contact Sandy 890-6990 evenings, weekends.

Rumford, Saturday, July 5: Bean hole bean supper, 5 p.m., Blazing Star Lodge, Route 232, Rumford Corner. $6, under 12, $3. Takeouts. FMI: Joe Roy 364-4715, [email protected].

Rumford, Saturday, July 5: Bean hole bean supper, 5 p.m., Blazing Star Lodge, Route 232, $6, under 12 $3. Takeout 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, 9 a.m., Ellis River Riders horse club, Airport Road. FMI: ellisriverriders.com or 392-2381.

Rumford, Sunday, July 6: Bottle drive, sponsored by Mountain Valley High School Class of 2009, 8 a.m.-noon, donations welcome at Ralph’s River Valley Areas, Cumberland Street.

Rumford, Monday, July 7: Bug Magic Show, 3 p.m., Rumford Public Library.

Mexico, Tuesday, July 8: American Girl Tea Party, girls ages 5-11, 1 p.m., Calvin Lyons Hall, next to Public Library. Hosted by library. RSVPs encouraged. FMI: Library at 364-3281 or inquire at circulation desk.

Rumford, Tuesday, July 8: Bug crafts, 3 p.m., Rumford Public Library.

Rumford, Wednesday, July 9: Snakes alive with Rob White, 3 p.m., Rumford Public Library.

Rumford, Thursday, July 10: Tumbling fun with Louanne Thibodeau and GRCC gymnasts, 3 p.m., Rumford Public Library.

Rumford, Thursday, July 10: Bean supper, St. Barnabas Church. $7.

Rumford, Friday, July 11: Picnic in park, 3 p.m., Rumford Public Library. Bring lunch and picnic blanket. Barbara Hammond brings “Ants at the Picnic.”

Buckfield, Saturday, July 12: Strawberry festival and yard sale, 10 a.m. until sold out, Legion Hall, Route 140, Morrill Street. Bake sale, White elephant table. Benefits the American Legion and Auxiliary and their charities.

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.

Mexico, Tuesday, July 15: Puppet shows, 10 a.m., Mexico Public Library. For ages 2 to 12. FMI: 364-3281, [email protected].

Lewiston area

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: American Legion Post 40 Winthrop 4th of July celebration, silent auction 12-7:30, bake sale 12 to all out, street dance with contest, sign up 1- 2, dance 2-4 p.m., Calypso Soldiers 8-1 a.m. (inside, $5), fireworks.

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.

New Gloucester, Saturday, July 5: Chicken pie sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Grange, Sabbathday Road. $7.50 or 2/$14.

New Gloucester, Saturday, July 5: Indoor/outdoor sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Grange, Sabbathday Road. Light lunch available.

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

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.

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

Lewiston, Tuesday, July 8: Farmers’ Market, 2-6 p.m., Kennedy Park. FMI: Sarah Davis, market manager, at 777-5131 or [email protected].

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.

Lisbon Falls, Friday, July 11: Turkey dinner, 5-6:30 p.m., Masonic Hall, Oak Street. $8, under 12 $4, pre-school free. Sponsored by Pioneer Chapter #11 Order of the Eastern Star.

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.

Casco Village, Saturday, July 12: Flea market, auction board, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Village Green, Route 121. Sponsored by Casco Village United Church of Christ.

Gray, Saturday, July 12: Maine Wildlife Arts and Crafts Show, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. FMI: Maine Wildlife Park at 657-4977; or www.mainewildlifepark.com or www.mefishwildlife.com.

Monmouth, Saturday, July 12: Christmas in July sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., East Monmouth United Methodist Church. Lunch.

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

Lisbon, Sunday, July 13: Chief Worumbo’s 10th annual Androscoggin Fun River Race, 11 a.m., Durham boat launch, Route 136. 11 categories. FMI: Faye Brown at 353-2728 or www.moxiefestival.com.

Auburn, Monday, July 14: Book discussion, “The Age of Innocence” by Edith Wharton, 6:30 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640, www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Monday, July 14: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., KOC Lewiston, 150 East Ave.

Lewiston, Tuesday, July 15: Farmers’ Market, 2-6 p.m., Kennedy Park. FMI: Sarah Davis, market manager, 777-5131 or [email protected].

Lewiston, Tuesday, July 15: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

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