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, Wednesday, July 23: Maine Jazz Camp faculty concert, 8 p.m., Roberts Learning Center, University of Maine at Farmington. FMI: 778-7758.

Farmington, Wednesday, July 23: Baby Rhymes, 10:15 a.m., Farmington Public Library.

Rangeley, Wednesday, July 23: Ladies community breakfast, 7 a.m., American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Hall, Main Street. FMI: 864-5475.

Farmington, Thursday, July 24: Maine Jazz Camp concert, 8 p.m., UMF Roberts Learning Center 131. Free and open to public. FMI: 778-7758.

Livermore Falls, Thursday, July 24: Nickles & Dimes in concert, 6-8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Rangeley, Friday and Saturday, July 25 and 26: Rangeley Lakes Region Logging Festival, Friday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., various locations, music, museum exhibits, more. FMI: 864-5595.

Farmington, Friday, July 25: St. Luke’s Episcopal Church lobster roll lunch, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Meetinghouse Park. $9.50. To pre-order call 645-2639.

Farmington, Friday, July 25: Bake sale, noon-6:30 p.m., United Way Office, 232 Broadway. Benefits United Way and member agencies.

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

New Sharon, Saturday, July 26: New Sharon Days, Congregational Church. Tables, games for kids, cotton candy, etc. FMI: 778-3163.

Livermore, Sunday, July 27: Music in Meetinghouse, Bing and Nancy Crosby, 9 a.m., worship, 9:30 a.m., North Livermore Baptist Church.

Livermore Falls, Sunday, July 27: Emmanuel Assembly of God concert, 6-8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Oquossoc, Sunday, July 27: St. Lukes chicken barbecue, noon-3 p.m., Rangeley Region Guides & Sportsmen’s Association, Skiway Road.

Farmington, Sunday, July 27: Blessing of the Bikes by the Rev. Stu Cameron, 11 a.m., Old South First Congregational Church. Worship, 9:30 a.m. Bring nonperishable food or personal care items for pantry. Cash accepted. FMI: 778-5948.

Livermore Falls, Monday, July 28: Terry Moore concert, 6-8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, July 29: Silver & Gold concert, 6-8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Farmington, Wednesday, July 30: Baby Rhymes, 10:15 a.m., Farmington Public Library.

Farmington, Thursday, July 31: Arts and crafts “Sticky Pictures,” 3-4 p.m., UMF’s Education Center, Room 009, High and Lincoln streets. $1. FMI: 778-7150.

Livermore Falls, Thursday, July 31: Richard Moreau concert, 6-8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Farmington, Friday, Aug. 1: Preschool story hour, 10:15 a.m., Farmington Public Library.

Wilton, Friday, Aug. 1: Lobster roll lunches, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. $9.50. To pre-order bag lunches call 645-2639.

Wilton, Friday, Aug. 1: American Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Nichols Expo Center, Route 156.

Oxford Hills area

Bridgton, Wednesday, July 23: Lunch speaker series: Debra Snyder, 12:15-12:45 p.m., Bridgton Public Library. FMI: Peter Bollen 647-4062 or George Bradt 647-2389.

Hebron, Wednesday, July 23: Library open, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; story times 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Hebron Station School.

Mechanic Falls, Wednesday, July 23: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-7 p.m., Vineyard Christian Fellowship, 90 Lewiston St.

Norway, Thursday, July 24: Film series about food sources and issues, 7 p.m., in the Commons, 443 Main St. Donation at door. Post-film discussion, refreshments. FMI: Gail at Fare Share Co-op 597-2556.

Paris, Wednesday, July 23: Moore Park Summer entertainment series presents Mad Science, 10 a.m., Moore Park. Rain location at Paris Fire Hall, Western Aveneu. Free admission. Bring a chair or blanket. Sponsorship from Norway Savings Bank and donations by KBS Building Systems, Maurice Restaurant and Littlefield Greenhouses.

Paris, Friday, July 25: Dance, Jones Band, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. $5. Lunch counter.

Paris, Friday, July 25: Bean supper, 5-6:30 p.m., First Congregational Church. Sponsored by Ladies Circle. $6, under 12 $3.

Bethel, Saturday, July 26: Ripley Band Festival, noon-6:30 p.m., Bethel Historical Society’s Dr. Moses Mason House. Free. FMI: 824-2908 or (800) 824-2910, or e-mail [email protected], www.bethelhistorical.org.

Bethel, Saturday, July 26: Supper, 5 p.m., Alder River Grange. $7, under 13, $3.

Paris, Saturday, July 26: Dance, Lolalee & The Country Bandits, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall Post 72, Church Street. $6. Door prizes, 50/50, food, bar.

Paris, Saturday, July 26: Used book sale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., corner of Main Street and Skillings Ave. (former Paris Farmers’ Union). Nothing over $1. Benefits Paris Public Library. FMI: 743-6994, [email protected].

Bridgton, Saturday, July 26: Psychic fair, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Maine Center for Spiritual Enrichment, 328 Main St. FMI: 647-5799.

Paris, Saturday, July 26: “Weed & Feed,” 9 a.m. to noon, McLaughlin Garden, 97 Main St. Parking on Western Avenue. Free. Preregistration required. FMI: 743-8820, www.mclaughlingarden.org.

Oxford, Sunday, July 27: Family fun day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Paine Road. Sponsored by Lake Thompson Fish & Game.

Waterford, Sunday, July 27: Open house, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Waterford Library.

West Paris, Sunday, July 27: Open house, 2-4 p.m., Finnish-American Heritage Center, 8 Maple St.

Harrison, Tuesday, July 29: Sebego-Long Lake Music Festival summer concert: Portland Symphony Orchestra, 7:30 p.m., Deertrees Theatre. $20, free under 21.

Bridgton, Wednesday, July 30: Speaker Susan Poulin, 12:15 p.m., Bridgton municipal building. Sponsored by Friends of Bridgton Public Library. FMI: Peter Bollen 647-4062 or George Bradt 647-2389.

Hebron, Wednesday, July 30: Library open, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., story times 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Hebron Station School.

Paris, Wednesday, July 30: Book discussion, “Happiness Now” by Robert Holden, 7 p.m., Earl Clifford Archives Room, Paris Public Library. FMI: 743-6994, [email protected].

Norway, Thursday, July 31: Film series about food sources and issues, 7 p.m., Fare Share Commons, 443 Main St. Discussion follows. Refreshments. FMI: 597-2556.

West Paris, Saturday, August 1: Bake and yard sale, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Historical Society. FMI: Betty Jones 674-2507.

River Valley area

Dixfield, Wednesday, June 23: Jigs and reels concert by Jim Roy and Jodie Kazregis, 6 p.m., Gazebo at Village Green. Free. Bring chairs. Hosted by Dixfield Economic Development Committee.

Rumford, Wednesday, July 23: Sing-a-long with Elaine Michaud, 3 p.m., Rumford Public Library.

Rumford, Thursday, July 24: Fun day with games and face-painting, 3 p.m., Rumford Public Library.

Rumford, Friday, July 25: Picnic in the park with Addy Fuller, 12 noon, Rumford Public Library. Bring lunch and blanket.

Bethel, Saturday, July 26: Ripley Band Festival, noon-6:30 p.m., Bethel Historical Society’s Dr. Moses Mason House. Free. FMI: 824-2908 or (800) 824-2910, or e-mail [email protected], www.bethelhistorical.org.

Dixfield, Saturday, July 26: Benefit supper for Steve Ellis, 5 p.m., Dixfield Fire Station. $5. FMI: 562-8270.

Dixfield, Sunday, July 27: Gospel concert with Sammy Angel, 3 p.m., Church of the Nazarene. Food and fellowship follow. Free-will offering. FMI: Rev. Heuring 562-7828.

Mexico, Tuesday, July 29: Jim Nutting “Big Enthusiast” program, 10 a.m., Mexico Public Library. Ages 2-12. FMI: Mexico Public Library, 364-3281, [email protected].

Lewiston area

Auburn, Wednesday, July 23: Auburn Community Band presents “Forgotten But Unforgettable,” 7-8:15 p.m., Festival Plaza, Main Street. Free. Bring chairs. FMI: 333-6601 ext. 2108 or www.auburncommunityband.org.

Greene, Wednesday, July 23: Downeast Boys performance, 6:30 p.m., Greene Baptist Church. Offering will be taken.

Hebron, Wednesday, July 23: Library open, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; story times 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Hebron Station School.

Lewiston, Wednesday, July 23: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Wednesday, July 23: Randy Judkins’ Comedy with Character, 10 a.m., Kennedy Park. Rain location: Multi-Purpose Center, 145 Birch St.

Mechanic Falls, Wednesday, July 23: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-7 p.m., Vineyard Christian Fellowship, 90 Lewiston St.

Greene, Thursday, July 24: Mollyockett Chorus, 7 p.m., Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. Free. Air-conditioned. Doors open at 6 p.m. FMI: 946-5311.

Lewiston, Thursday, July 24: Carolyn Currie concert, noon, Fountain Park, Mill Street, next to Davinci’s. Free. Rain location: Franco-American Heritage Center. FMI 782-7228, www.laarts.org.

Lewiston, Thursday, July 24: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Friday, July 25: “Sounds of the Cities” concert, 7 p.m., Lewiston High School’s Green Ladle Cafe, East Avenue. Featuring students from Lewiston High School and Edward Little High School. $7 or 2 for $12. Benefits schools’ drama clubs.

Lisbon, Friday, July 25: Smothered beef supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall, 27 Village St. $6.50, 12 and under $3, preschool free. Sponsored by Nina Rebekah Lodge #86 and Sabattus River Lodge #21.

Greene, Friday, July 25: Mollyockett Chorus, 2 and 7 p.m., Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. Free. Air-conditioned. FMI: 946-5311.

Sabattus, Friday and Saturday, July 25-26: Loaves and Fishes flea market, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 726 Sabattus Road parking lot. Sponsored by Dominican Sisters. FMI: Ellie 577-9364.

Buckfield, Saturday, July 26: Benefit supper for Greg Bessey, 5-7 p.m., Masonic Hall. Donations.

Gray, Saturday, July 26: Wood sculpture, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. Bring camera and earplugs. FMI: 657-4977.

Gray, Saturday, July 26: Bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m., First Congregational Church, Route 115. $7, under 12 $3. Handicapped accessible. FMI: 657-4279, day of supper 657-3279.

Greene, Saturday, July 26: Bean supper, 4-6 p.m. VFW Memorial Post 11032, next to Greene Central School. $6, under 12 $2.50. FMI: Robert 946-5331.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, July 26: Bean and ham supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Lisbon Methodist Church, School Street. $6, children $2.50. Sponsored by Methodist Women. FMI: 353-8951.

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

Sabattus, Saturday, July 26: Loaves and Fishes flea market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dominican Sisters convent, 61 Lisbon Road. Accepting small donations; for large donations call Ellie 577-9364.

Poland, Saturday, July 26: Benefit supper for Shirl Willey, 5 p.m., Poland Community Church, 1212 Maine St, Route 26. $7.50, children $3. FMI: Dick Goldsberry 998-5710.

Wayne, Saturday, July 26: Fundraising supper, 6 p.m., Androscoggin Yacht Club, off Route 113. $6, under 10 $3. 50/50.

Auburn, Sunday, July 27: African Children’s Choir, 6 p.m., East Auburn Baptist Church, 560 Park Ave. Free, offering taken.

Lewiston, Sunday, July 27: Chili-barbecue cook-off, 2-4 p.m., Pierce Street Park. Cooks must call by July 23. Sponsored by Root Cellar, benefits inner-city youths, families. FMI: 782-3659, [email protected] or www.TheRootCellar.org.

Lewiston, Tuesday, July 29: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Tuesday, July 29: Farmers’ Market, 2-6 p.m., Kennedy Park, corner of Bates and Pine streets. FMI: Sarah Davis, 777-5131, [email protected].

Auburn, Wednesday, July 30: Auburn Community Band’s “It’s Show Time,” 7-8:15 p.m., Festival Plaza, Main Street. Bring chair. FMI: 333-6601 ext. 2108, www.auburncommunityband.org.

Auburn, Wednesday, July 30: Songs and music with Neil Sattin, 10 a.m., Tot Lot, off Center Street. Rain location: Multi-Purpose Center, 145 Birch St., Lewiston.

Hebron, Wednesday, July 30: Library open, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., story times 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Hebron Station School.

Lewiston, Wednesday, July 30: American Red Cross blood drive, noon-7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lisbon, Wednesday, July 30: Guided bird walk, 8 a.m., Packard-Littlefield Farm. FMI: 933-2266, www.stantonbirdclub.org.

Lewiston, Thursday, July 31: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Minot, Friday, Aug. 1: Jones Old Fashion Dance Band, 7 p.m., West Minot Grange. $5. Refreshments. FMI: 345-3040.

Sabattus, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 1-2: Loaves and Fishes flea market, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 762 Sabattus Road parking lot. Sponsored by Dominican Sisters.

Sabattus, Saturday, Saturday, Aug. 2: Loaves and Fishes flea market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dominican Sisters convent, 61 Lisbon Road. Small item donations accepted; to donate large items call Ellie 577-9364.