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 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.

Starks, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 1-2: Yard sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., on thrift store lawn, Chicken Street at Locke Hill Road.

Wilton, Friday, Aug. 1: Yard sale, Western Maine Community Action Service Center. Benefits Western Maine Community Action programs.

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.

Wilton, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 1 and 2: Book sale, Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Nichols Expo building.

Wilton, Friday, Aug. 1: Blueberry Bazaar, 9 a.m., First Congregational Church, Main Street. Crafts, white elephant, baked goods, blueberry cake and coffee, fresh garden veggies, blueberries, and lunch. FMI: 645-2535.

Wilton, Friday, Aug. 1: Chicken barbecue, 5 p.m., First Congregational Church, Main Street. $8.50/$6, children $6. Eat in or take out. FMI: 645-2535.

New Vineyard, Saturday, Aug. 2: Porter Lake Association bean-hole bean supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Strong Beach, Porter Lake, Pond Road. (Forster Building in Strong in case of rain.) $6, 5 to 11, $3, under 5, free. Bring salad or dessert to share.

Livermore, Sunday, Aug. 3: Music in Meetinghouse: Shawn Keen, music at 9, worship at 9:30 a.m., North Livermore Baptist Church.

Livermore Falls, Monday, Aug. 4: Terry Moore concert, 6-8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Farmington, Tuesday, Aug. 5: Live music with Seminole Wind and Arizona Rose, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Park Gazebo. Weather permitting. Bring lunch and chair.

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, Aug. 5: Silver & Gold concert, 6-8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Farmington, Wednesday, Aug. 6: Baby rhymes, 10:15 a.m., Farmington Public Library.

Rangeley, Wednesday, Aug. 6: Ladies/community breakfast, 7 a.m., Loon Lodge, Route 4. FMI: 864-5666.

Livermore Falls, Thursday, Aug. 7: Nickles and Dimes concert, 6-8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Oxford Hills area

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.

Norway, Friday, Aug. 1: Frost Farm Gallery First Friday reception, 5-8 p.m., 272 Pikes Hill. Works by Noel Watson. Free. Light refreshments.

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.

Locke Mills, Saturday, Aug. 2: Blueberry Festival, 7:30 a.m. until sold out, Locke Mills Union Church.

Oxford, Saturday, Aug. 2: American Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Oxford Fair Grounds, Pottle Road.

Oxford, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 2 and 3: Norway-Paris Lions Auto Show, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Oxford Fairgrounds, Pottle Road.

Oxford, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 2-3: Yard sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Lake Thompson Fish and Game clubhouse, Paine Road. Donations accepted. FMI: Ed Snow, 539-4713.

Paris, Saturday, Aug. 2: Paris Public Library used book sale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., former Paris Farmers’ Union store, corner of Main Street and Skillings Avenue. Donations welcome, drop off at library or pick-up by arrangement. FMI: Paris Public Library 743-6994, [email protected].

Stoneham, Saturday, Aug. 2: Stoneham Knight Riders Snowmobile Club pig roast, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Stoneham Fire Station. $8, 5 to 11, $5, under 5 free.

Norway, Saturday, Aug. 2: Holistic health, wellness fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., parking lot behind Fare Share Co-Operative Store, 443 Main St. $25 entry fee for practitioners.

West Paris, Saturday, Aug. 2: Hall yard and bake sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., sponsored by West Paris Historical Society. Also hot dogs, beverages, coffee, doughnuts. FMI: Betty Jones, 674-2507.

West Paris, Saturday, Aug. 2: Used book sale, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., West Paris Library. Sponsored by Friends of the West Paris Library. FMI: 674-2004.

West Paris, Saturday, Aug. 2: Book signing by Barbara Payne of “Behind Closed Doors,” 10-11:30 a.m., West Paris Library. Hosted by Friends of the West Paris Library. FMI: 674-2004.

Lovell, Monday, Aug. 4: American Red Cross blood drive, 2 to 7 p.m., Lovell Firehouse, 3880 Hatch Road.

Harrison, Tuesday, Aug. 5: Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival concert, noon and 7:30 p.m., Deertrees Theatre. $20, under 21 free. FMI and tickets: 583-6747 or www.sebagomusicfestival.org.

Hebron, Wednesday, Aug. 6: Library open, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with story time at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Hebron Station School.

River Valley area

Andover, Saturday, Aug. 2: Andover Service Circle’s Olde Home Days Road Race, 7:45 a.m. 4.5-mile race $12; 1-mile fun run $5; 1-mile fun walk $5. Registration at 7 a.m. at Andover Elementary School. FMI: A.M. Mahar 364-3180 or B. Bailey 392-1475.

Rumford, Saturday, Aug. 2: Beanhole bean supper, 5 p.m., Blazing Star Lodge, Route 232, Rumford Corner. $7, under 12 $3. Take outs. FMI: Joe Roy 364-4715, [email protected].

Mexico, Tuesday, Aug. 5: Juggling and miming with “Charlie Who” and his sidekick Seth, 10 a.m., Calvin Lyons Hall, next to Mexico Public Library. FMI: 364-3281 or [email protected].

Lewiston area

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.

Lewiston, Wednesday, July 30: Spaghetti supper, 4-6 p.m., Holy Cross Knights of Columbus. Benefits 2-year-old Sierra Tondreau’s mother’s trip to Chicago for a medical conference. $6, $3 under 12, at door.

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.

Lewiston, Friday, Aug. 1: Babytime, 10 a.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 0-2. FMI: 513-3133, [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.

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.

Gray, Saturday, Aug. 2: Supper, 5-6 p.m., American Legion 15, Lewiston Road. $6, under 12 years $2.50, under 5 free.

Gray, Saturday, Aug. 2: Life of a honey bee, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. FMI: 657-4977, www.mainewildlifepark.com.

Gray, Saturday, Aug. 2: Chicken barbecue dinner, noon until sold out, public safety building, 125 Shaker Road. Sponsored by Gray Fire and Rescue.

Lewiston, Saturday, Aug. 2: Reading Dog, 12-1 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Call 513-3133 to reserve 5 or 10 minute spot.

Monmouth, Saturday, Aug. 2: Potluck supper BBQ, 6 p.m., South Monmouth Baptist Church, 163 South Monmouth Road. Bring meat to cook, rolls, and a main dish or dessert to share. Musical follows.

Pownal, Saturday, Aug. 2: Bean supper, 4:30-6 p.m., North Pownal United Methodist Church, 871 Lawrence Road. $6, children $3, under 3 free. FMI: Caron 688-4101 or Nancy 688-4481.

Auburn, Monday, Aug. 4: Book discussion: “The Rise of Silas Lapham” by William Dean Howells, 6:30 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640, www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Monday, Aug. 4: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn Auburn, 14 Great Falls Plaza.

Lewiston, Monday, Aug. 4: All-ages storytime, 6:30 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133, [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Monday, Aug. 4: Kid’s Cooking Club, 4-5:30 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 7-14. Space limited to 8; to sign up call 513-3133. Sponsored by Lots to Gardens. FMI: 755-3110.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Aug. 5: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 2-5. FMI: 513-3133, [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Aug. 5: Farmers’ Market “Eat Local Celebration,” 2-6 p.m., Kennedy Park.

Lewiston, Tuesday, August 5: American Red Cross blood drive, noon-7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Auburn, Wednesday, Aug. 6: Teen Summer Reading’s Anime Club, 3:30 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Wednesday, Aug. 6: Auburn Community Band’s “Big Band and Dance Music,” 7-8:15 p.m., Festival Plaza, Main Street. Free. Bring lawn chair. FMI: 333-6601 ext. 2108 or www.auburncommunityband.org.

Hebron, Wednesday, Aug. 6: Library open, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with story time at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Hebron Station School.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Aug. 6: Reading Dog, 5-6 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Call 513-3133 to reserve 5 or 10 minute spot.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Aug. 6: Wednesdays in the Park “Magical Wonders Entertainment,” 10 a.m., Raymond Park. Rain location Multi-Purpose Center, 145 Birch St.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Aug. 6: American Red Cross blood drive, noon-7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

New Gloucester, Wednesday, Aug. 6: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Pineland Farms, 59 Pineland Drive.

Lewiston, Thursday, Aug. 7: Hot Tamales, 11 to noon, Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 5-12. Sign up in Children’s Department or contact Lots to Gardens, 755-3110. Attendance limited. FMI: [email protected], www.lplonline.org/kids, 513-3133.

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