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

East Dixfield, Friday, Aug. 1: Rummage sale, 12 to 6:30 p.m., East Dixfield Grange Hall.

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.

Livermore, Friday, Aug. 1: Livermore’s birthday party, 6 p.m., North Livermore Baptist Church. Refreshments, storytelling, and boat parade. FMI: 897-4222 or [email protected].

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.

Starks, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 1 and 2: Clean Out the Back Room of the Thrift Store yard sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the lawn of the Thrift Store, Chicken Street and Locke Hill Road. Weather permitting.

Weld, Friday, Aug. 1: Shrek III movie, 8 p.m., Mount Blue State Park amphitheater.

Wilton, Friday, Aug. 1: “Play with Clay” project, 1 to 4 a.m., Foothills Arts Center, 284 Main St. All ages. Donations welcomed. FMI: 645-7117 or [email protected]

Wilton, Friday, Aug. 1: Benefit yard sale, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Western Maine Community Action Service Center. Proceeds will benefit programs at Western Maine Community Action.

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., Chicken barbecue, 5 p.m., $8.50/$6, children $6. Eat in or takeout. First Congregational Church, Main Street. Crafts, white elephant, baked goods, blueberry cake and coffee, fresh garden veggies, blueberries, and lunch. 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.

Weld, Saturday, Aug. 2: Jim Clanin, geologist and mining collector, 8 p.m., Mount Blue State Park amphitheater.

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.

New Vineyard, Tuesday, Aug. 5: Reading and butterfly presentation, 10:30 a.m. to noon, public library. FMI: 652-2250.

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.

Farmington, Friday, Aug. 8: Preschool story hour, 10:15 a.m., public library.

Canton, Saturday, Aug. 9: Chicken pie supper, 5 p.m., Ponemah Rebekah Lodge Hall. Cost: Adults $7, under 12 $5. Takeouts available.

Jay, Saturday, Aug. 9: Historical Society and Fire Museum open house, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Holmes-Crafts Homestead, Route 4, Jay Hill. Includes lawn sale, bake sale and tours. Call Dot White at 897-4876 to donate items.

Rangeley, Saturday, Aug. 9: Auction, 10 a.m., Wilhelm Reich Museum Conference Center, Dodge Pond Road. Viewing at 9 a.m. Donations appreciated. FMI: 864-3443.

Strong, Saturday, Aug. 9: Food sale, 9 a.m. to noon, Methodist Church lawn. If rain, inside Parish Hall. Benefits the Oppalunski Chapter OES Star Club.

Livermore, Sunday, Aug. 10: Music in the Meetinghouse, Jan Gill performance, music at 9 a.m., worship at 9:30 a.m., North Livermore Baptist Church.

Rangeley, Sunday, Aug. 10: 2nd Annual Hugh Ogden Memorial Evening of Poetry, Community Open Mic, 6 p.m., Ecopelagicon Nature Store, 7 Pond St. Free. Refreshments served. Featured poet Ken Nye reads. FMI: Peggy Yocom 864-3421.

Livermore Falls, Monday, Aug. 11: Terry Moore Concert, 6 to 8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, Aug. 12: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 6 p.m., Murray Hall, 69 Main St.

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, Aug. 12: Bing Crosby concert, 6 to 8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

New Vineyard, Tuesday, Aug. 12: “Hey There, Stink Bug” will be read by state Rep. Tom Saviello, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Public Library. FMI: Sandy 652-2250.

Oxford Hills area

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].

Paris, Saturday, Aug. 2: Old-fashioned bean supper, 5 p.m., First Baptist Church of Paris. Sponsored by the First Baptist Church of Paris and the Senior Social Center. 10 percent of proceeds to the Oxford Hills Food Pantry.

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.

Paris, Saturday, Aug. 2: Summer fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., South Paris Universalist Church, Good Cheer Hall, Pine Street. Luncheon, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost: $6 or $9. Takeout available by calling 743-7403.

Paris, Saturday, Aug. 2: Moore Art in the Park, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Moore Park at Park Street (Route 26) and High Street. Rain date Sunday, Aug. 3. FMI: 743-2501, ext. 107.

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.

West Paris, Saturday, Aug. 2: West Paris Historical Society’s annual food and yard sale, 8:30 a.m., historical building, Main Street. Hot dogs and drinks sold during the morning.

West Paris, Sunday, Aug. 3: Open house, 2 to 4 p.m., Finnish-American Heritage Center, 8 Maple St.

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.

Lovell, Wednesday, Aug. 6: Public supper, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 6783. Held by the VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 6783. Cost: $6, children under 12 $3.

Lovell, Thursday, Aug. 7: Summer fair, theme Fun in the Sun, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Lovell U.C.C., Route 5, Center Lovell.

Waterford, Friday, Aug. 8: Magic show presented by Dennis Labbe, 11 a.m., Wilkins House, 15 Plummer Hill Road. Hosted by the Waterford Library.

Hartford, Saturday, Aug. 9: Supper and silent auction, 5 p.m., Town Hall, Route 140. $6 for those 11 and older; $3 for 6 to 10 years old; free for ages 5 and under. Benefits Hartford Community Church.

Norway, Saturday, Aug. 9: Celebration party, 7 to 10 p.m., Fare Share Commons, 443 Main St. Music, dance, food. FMI: Gail 597-2556 or [email protected].

Paris, Saturday, Aug. 9: Used book sale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Main Street and Skillings Avenue. Nothing over $1. Sponsored by Paris Public Library. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Paris, Saturday, Aug. 9: Craft Fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Maine Veterans’ Home, 477 High Street. Refreshment counter.

Paris, Saturday, Aug. 9: Weed and Feed, 9 a.m. to noon, McLaughlin Garden, 97 Main St. Free. Preregistration required. FMI: 743-8820 or www.mclaughlingarden.org.

Waterford, Saturday, Aug. 9: Country Ridge Riders, 8 to midnight, Waterford World’s Fairgrounds, Green Road. $10. FMI: 583-4160.

Harrison, Tuesday, Aug. 12: Summer concert performance, 7:30 p.m., Deertrees Theater. $20, under 21 free. FMI: 583-6747 or www.sebagomusicfestival.org.

Locke Mills, Tuesday, Aug. 12: Supper and dance, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., American Legion Hall. $8, children $3. FMI: 674-2259

River Valley area

Mexico, Thursday, July 31: Rumford Public Library’s Summer Fest, Children’s Theatre performances of “Re-Elect Prince Charming” at 3 and 6:30 p.m., presented at the Mountain Valley Middle School auditorium in Mexico. Free admission.

East Dixfield, Friday, Aug. 1: Rummage sale, noon to 6:30 p.m., East Dixfield Grange Hall.

Rumford, Friday, Aug. 1: Summer Fest: Teddy Bear Picnic in the Park with Sue Bousquet and Stacey Holman, noon, Rumford Public Library. Bring your lunch, picnic blanket and your favorite Teddy Bear! Rain or shine.

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.

Andover, Saturday, Aug. 2: Old Home Days, all day, Main Street and Commons. Car show, flower show, chicken barbecue, food, music, crafts.

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].

Canton, Saturday, Aug. 9: Chicken pie supper, 5 p.m., Ponemah Rebekah Lodge Hall. Cost: Adults $7, under 12 $5. Takeouts available.

Rumford, Saturday, Aug. 9: Chinese auction, 3 p.m., drawings at 5 p.m., Eagles Club, Oxford Avenue. Benefits Steven Ellis. Donations appreciated. FMI: Carolyn Payeur 597-2353.

Rumford, Saturday, Aug. 9: Chinese auction and dance, 7 to 11 p.m., American Legion. Benefits Cory Gurney, diagnosed with cancer. Live band, 50/50. $10 each or $15 per couple. Auction donations welcomed. FMI: 357-5413.

Mexico, Tuesday, Aug. 12: End of summer reading celebration, 10 a.m., Calvin Lyons Hall, next to public library. FMI: 364-3281 or [email protected].

Lewiston area

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.

Greene, Thursday, Aug. 7: The Great Stephan, 2 p.m., Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. Doors open at 1 p.m. Free. Children should be accompanied by an adult. FMI: 946-5311.

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.

Greene, Friday, Aug. 8: American folk singer David Mallett, 2 and 7 p.m., Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. Doors open one hour before shows. FMI: 946-5311.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Aug. 12: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Durham, Saturday, Aug. 9: Chicken barbecue, 4:30 to 6 p.m., First Congregational Church, Route 136 (across gazebo). Adults and teens $7; 6 to 12 years $3; under 6 free. FMI: Larry Wagoner 353-9715.

Gray, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 9 and 10: Native American Powwow Honor the Animals, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. All proceeds are being directed toward new exhibits for our wildlife. Regular park admission fees will be charged. Native dancers in regalia will be admitted to the park for free on these two days only.

Monmouth, Saturday, Aug. 9: Country Kitchen and garden tour, 9 a.m to 3 p.m., starts at East Monmouth Methodist Church, Route 135. $10 in advance, $12 day of tour. $5 sandwich lunch; $12 lobster roll lunch noon to 2 p.m.

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

Turner, Saturday, Aug. 9: Chicken barbecue, 3 to 6 p.m., GAR Hall, Route 219. Donations welcome. Sponsored by North Turner Presbyterian Church. Meals available to go.

Brunswick, Sunday, Aug. 10: Book discussion and signing by Don Loprieno (book: The Stony Point Wisker Club), 2 to 4 p.m., Borders Bookstore, Merrymeeting Plaza, Bath Road. Free. FMI: Bill Meakin 721-1178 or [email protected].

Lewiston, Sunday, Aug. 10: The Teen Challenge New England Brockton Men’s Choir will present a program of contemporary Christian music and testimony, 8 and 10 a.m., First Assembly of God Church, 70 Hogan Road.

Lewiston, Monday, Aug. 11: Kid’s Cooking Club, 4 to 5:30 p.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 7 to 14. Attendance limited to eight; sign up by calling the children’s department. FMI: Denise at Lots to Gardens 755-3110, [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Monday, Aug. 11: All-Ages Storytime, 6:30 p.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Aug. 12: Farmers’ market, 2 to 6 p.m., Kennedy Park. Debit, credit, food stamps, and WIC accepted.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Aug. 12: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., public library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 2 to 5. FMI: 513-3133, [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.