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

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.

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, Aug. 7: Community reception for Sharaf family, 7 p.m., Bank Building Lounge (former Lodge Hall), third floor. No admission. Music, historical displays, and refreshments. Sponsored by area historical groups, businessmen and Livermore Falls Women’s Club. FMI: Dennis Stires 897-4222.

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.

Farmington, Saturday, Aug. 9: Bean supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church.

Farmington, Saturday, Aug. 9: Contradance, beginner workshop at 7:30 p.m., Farmington Grange, Bridge Street. Live music. All dances taught and called. Cost: $6 admission, $15 family max. All welcome. No partner necessary. Dance occurs second Saturday of every month. FMI about callers and bands: 491-9928 or www.starleft.org

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.

Oxford Hills area

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.

Norway, Wednesday, Aug. 6: Story time for ages 2 to 5, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

Paris, Wednesday, Aug. 6: Rick Charette, 10 a.m., Moore Park. Rain location at Paris Fire Hall, Western Avenue. Bring a chair. FMI: 743-2501.

Paris, Wednesday, Aug. 6: Delta Knights, 6 p.m., Moore Park. Rain location at Paris Fire Hall, Western Avenue. Bring a chair. FMI: 743-2501.

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.

Paris, Thursday, Aug. 7: Story time for preschoolers, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library. FMI: 743-6994.

Norway, Friday, Aug. 8: Baby Boosters, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

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].

Oxford, Saturday, Aug. 9: Public supper, 5 to 6 p.m., Oxford Grange, Route 26. $7, under 12 $3.50. Takeout available.

Oxford, Saturday, Aug. 9: Yard sale and tour, 8 a.m. to noon, Kay House Museum, Pleasant Street. Sponsored by Oxford Historical Society.

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.

River Valley area

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].

Rumford, Wednesday, Aug. 13: American Red Cross blood drive, American Legion, 184 Congress St.

Lewiston area

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.

New Gloucester, Wednesday, Aug. 6: Living wreath workshop, 10 a.m. to noon, Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26. $35. FMI: 926-4597 or www.shaker.lib.me.us.

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.

Auburn, Wednesday, Aug. 13: Ventriloquist Leslie Smith, 10 a.m., Pettengill Park. Rain location: Multi-Purpose Center, 145 Birch St., Lewiston.

Auburn, Wednesday, Aug. 13: Auburn Community Band’s “Famous Groups & People,” 7 to 8:15 p.m., Festival Plaza, Main Street. Weather permitting. Free. Bring chair. FMI: 333-6601 ext. 2108 or www.auburncommunityband.org.

Hebron, Wednesday, Aug. 13: Library open to public, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., story times at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Hebron Station School.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Aug. 13: Reading Dog, 5 to 6 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Call 513-3133 to reserve 5 or 10 minute spot.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Aug. 13: American Red Cross blood drive, Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Aug. 13: Bird walk, 8 a.m., St. Peter’s Cemetery. FMI: stantonbirdclub.org or 933-2266.

New Gloucester, Wednesday, Aug. 13: Garland workshop, 10 a.m. to noon, Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26. $35. FMI: 926-4597 or www.shaker.lib.me.us.

Auburn, Thursday, Aug. 14: Concert featuring two Fairview School Community musical groups, 7 p.m., Festival Plaza. West African & Latin American Percussion Group and Fairview Community Rock Band.

Topsham, Thursday, Aug. 14: “Ronald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Jr.,” based on the book “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” 7 p.m., Mt. Ararat High School, Eagle’s Way (off Route 201). Midcoast Youth Theater’s 6th annual children’s summer musical. Tickets at the door; cost: $10, seniors and students $8, ages 5 to 8 $5. FMI: www.youth-theater.org or 751-2619.