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, 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.

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.

Farmington, Wednesday, Aug. 13: Baby rhymes, 10:15 a.m., Farmington Public Library.

Livermore Falls, Thursday, Aug. 14: Barry Wood concert, 6 to 8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

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

Jay, Saturday, Aug. 16: “Country Roundup,” 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Where the Heck Are We Campground, Davenport Hill Road. Refreshments, 50/50, raffles. FMI: Kevin 671-4462.

New Vineyard, Saturday, Aug. 16: Sign language presentation, 10:30 a.m. to noon, New Vineyard Public Library. FMI: Sandy 652-2250.

Oxford Hills area

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.

Paris, Saturday, Aug. 9: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., American Legion Hall. $5. Lunch counter. FMI: 743-5723.

Paris, Friday, Aug. 15: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., American Legion Hall. $5. Lunch counter. FMI: 743-5723.

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

West Paris, Sunday, Aug. 10: Open house, 2 to 4 p.m., Finnish-American Heritage Center, 8 Maple St.

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.

Oxford, Tuesday, Aug. 12: Record Family Band, 6:30 p.m., Oxford Veterans’ Memorial Park, Route 121. Rain or shine. Bring a chair. Hosted by Anderson-Staples American Legion Post 112. FMI: Chairman, Ted Heidrich 539-4102.

Paris, Wednesday, Aug. 13: Kids concert with Mary Ukelady, 10 a.m., Moore Park Gazebo. Bring chair. Free. FMI: 743-2501.

Waterford, Wednesday, Aug. 13: Breakfast and yard sale, 7:30 to 10 a.m., Wilkins Community House, Plummer Hill Road. $6 for those 11 and older, $3 for 5 to 10 years; free for 5 years and younger. FMI: Karen 583-2320.

Waterford, Wednesday Aug. 13: Hymn sing and ice cream social, 7 p.m., Waterford Congregational Church, Plummer Hill.

Paris, Saturday, Aug. 16: Lobster feed and clambake, 3-6 p.m., Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. $20 advance, $22 day of. Take outs. Sponsored by Rotary Club. FMI: George 743-2285 or Dave 743-7836.

Paris, Saturday, Aug. 16: Bean supper, 4:30-6:30 p.m., First Congregational Church, 17 East Main St. $6, under 10 $3. Benefits Alzheimer’s Association.

River Valley area

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

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.

Lewiston, Saturday, Aug. 9: Poker run, registration 9-11 a.m., Central Maine Powersports. Benefits Abused Women’s Advocacy Project and YWCA. Sponsored by Gold Wing Road Riders Association Maine Chapter C.

Litchfield, Saturday, Aug. 9: Bean supper, 5-6 p.m., Litchfield Sportsman’s Club, Hallowell Road. $6, 12 and under $3. FMI: Karen 582-3159.

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.

Litchfield, Monday, Aug. 11: Thayer Corp.’s “Know before you buy” home heating workshop, 7 p.m., Carrie Ricker School, Route 197. Sponsored by Litchfield Energy Savers Society.

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.

Auburn, Friday, Aug. 15: Teen open mic, 5:30 p.m., Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Friday, Aug. 15: Baby time, 10 a.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 0-2. FMI: 513-3133, [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.

Sabattus, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 15-16: Loaves and Fishes flea market, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 762 Sabattus Road. Sponsored by Dominican Sisters.

Sabattus, Saturday, Aug. 16: 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 item donations.

North Monmouth, Saturday, Aug. 16: Casserole supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., North Monmouth Community Church, Main Street. $5, family $20.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Aug. 16: Garland workshop, 10 a.m. to noon, Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26. $35. FMI: 926-4597 or www.shaker.lib.me.us.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Aug. 16: Hand tools workshop, 9 a.m. to noon, Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26. $25. FMI: 926-4597 or www.shaker.lib.me.us.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Aug. 16: Chair caning class, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26. $35. FMI: 926-4597 or www.shaker.lib.me.us.

Lewiston, Saturday, Aug. 16: Reading Dog, noon-1 p.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Call 513-3133 to reserved 5- or 10-minute spot.

Gray, Saturday, Aug. 16: Creatures of the Night hike, 8-10 p.m., Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. Weather permitting. Bring flashlight. FMI: 657-4977.