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

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.

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.

Oxford Hills area

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.

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

River Valley area

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. Takeout 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.”

Lewiston area

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

Auburn, Tuesday, July 8: Milkweed Puppet Theater’s “The Lost Half Hour,” 2 p.m., Auburn Public Library, Androscoggin Community Room. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 2004, www.auburnpubliclibrary.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.

Auburn, Wednesday, July 16: Auburn Community Band’s “Songs by Famous Composers,” 7-8:15 p.m., Festival Plaza, Main Street. Free. Bring chairs. FMI: 333-6601 ext. 2108, www.auburncommunityband.org.

Lewiston, Wednesday, July 16: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lisbon, Wednesday, July 16: Guided bird walk, 8-11 a.m., Beaver Park. FMI: 782-5238, www.stantonbirdclub.org, [email protected].

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