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, 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.

Phillips, Friday, Aug. 15: Food and craft sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., lawn of Phillips Congregational Church. Sponsored by Phillips Shared Ministry. Quilt show inside church. Benefits Shared Ministry Women.

Chesterville, Saturday, Aug. 16: Bean supper, 4-6 p.m., Chesterville Grange. $6, children $3.

Farmington, Saturday, Aug. 16: Summer community lunch, 12-1 p.m., Old South First Congregational Church.

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.

Madrid, Saturday, Aug. 16: School and museum open house, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Madrid Historical Society, Reed’s Mill Road. FMI: Linda Farwell 639-3977.

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

East Wilton, Sunday, Aug. 17: Concert, “New Beginnings,” 6 p.m., East Wilton Union Church. Inside if raining. Chairs, refreshments provided. FMI: 645-4297.

Farmington, Sunday, Aug. 17: Nordica Concert with Stephine Gilbert, 7:30 p.m., Nordica Auditorium, Merrill Hall, UMF Campus.

Livermore, Sunday, Aug. 17: Music in Meetinghouse, Jewett Family, music at 9 a.m., worship at 9:30 a.m., North Livermore Baptist Church.

Livermore Falls, Monday, Aug. 18: Terry Moore concert, 6-8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Farmington, Tuesday, Aug. 19: Music by Seminole Wind and Arizona Rose, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Park Gazebo, downtown. Weather permitting. Bring lunch, chair.

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, Aug. 19: Silver & Gold concert, 6-8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

New Vineyard, Tuesday, Aug. 19: Reading Bug story camp, 10:30 a.m. to noon, New Vineyard Public Library. FMI: Sandy 652-2250.

Farmington, Tuesday, Aug. 19: Steam car seminar reception, 5-7 p.m., University of Maine at Farmington. FMI: Stanley Museum at 265-2729, Chamber of Commerce, 778-4215 or www.franklincountymaine.org.

Farmington, Wednesday, Aug. 20: Baby Rhymes, 10:15 a.m., Farmington Public Library.

Farmington, Wednesday, Aug. 20: Steam car seminars, Stanley Museum, University of Maine at Farmington. Hosted by Stanley Museum. FMI or to make reservations: 265-2729 or 778-4215.

Rangeley, Wednesday, Aug. 20: Ladies community breakfast, 7 a.m., Saddleback Mountain Lodge. FMI: 864-5671.

Livermore Falls, Thursday, Aug. 21: Nickles & Dimes concert, 6-8 p.m., Livermore Falls gazebo.

Livermore Falls, Thursday through Saturday, Aug. 21-23: Frantasia Festival, 7-11 p.m., Treat Memorial Library. $9 one night, $21 three nights. FMI: 897-6158 or www.frantasiafestival.com.

Farmington, Friday, Aug. 22: Preschool story time, 10:15 a.m., Farmington Public Library.

Carthage, Saturday, Aug. 23: Bean supper, 5-7 p.m., town office. $6, under 12 $3. Benefits Brad and Sally Robbins.

Oxford Hills area

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.

North Waterford, Tuesday, Aug. 12: Supper, 5-6:30 p.m., North Waterford Congregational Church, Five Kezars Road (off Routes 35 & 37). $7, under 12, $3.50.

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.

Norway, Wednesday, Aug 13: Story time for children ages 2-5, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308

Paris, Wednesday, Aug 13: Sidecar Heroes, 10 a.m., Moore Park. Rain location at Paris Fire Hall, Western Avenue. Bring chair or blanket. FMI: 743-250.

Paris, Wednesday, Aug 13: Port City Jazz, 6 p.m., Moore Park. Rain location at Paris Fire Hall, Western Avenue. Bring chair or blanket. FMI: 743-2501.

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, Thursday, Aug 14: Story time for preschools, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library. FMI: 743-6994.

Paris, Thursday, Aug. 14: Speaker Gary Freeman of Mt. Mica mine, 7 p.m., Paris Hill Community Building. Sponsored by Historical Society. FMI: 743-8323.

Norway, Friday, Aug 15: Baby Boosters, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

Norway, Friday, Aug. 15: Art show, 5-8 p.m., Lajos Matolcsy Arts Center, 480 Main St. Art can be registered until 1 p.m. Prizes. FMI: Aranka at Western Maine Art Group, 739-6161.

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

East Bethel, Saturday, Aug 16: Lasagna supper, 5 p.m., Adler River Grange. $7, under 13 $3. FMI: Nancy Mercer 824-3350.

Hebron, Saturday, Aug. 16: Indoor yard sale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., West Minot Grange Hall. Sponsored by the historical society. FMI: 966-2023.

Oxford, Saturday, Aug. 16: Motorcycle ride and fundraiser, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., His Place Teen Center, 254 Webber Brook Road. Includes breakfast, bag lunch and chicken dinner. $20 a person or $30 a bike. FMI: Bert at 743-9503 or 515-3000, www.hisplaceteencenter.com.

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.

Paris, Saturday, Aug. 16: Blueberry pancake breakfast and bake sale, 7-10:30 a.m., Deering Memorial Methodist Church, Church and Main streets, South Paris. $6.50, under 12 $3.

Waterford, Saturday, Aug. 16: Lawn/yard sale, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Waterford Commons, Valley Road. Rain location North Waterford Church. Benefits Grange #479 Hall. FMI: Barbara 583-4015.

Paris, Sunday, Aug. 17: Summer luncheon potluck social, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., South Paris Fire Station, Western Avenue. Sponsored by Finnish-American Heritage Society. Bring potluck dish to share.

Waterford, Sunday, Aug. 17: Vocal Solution, a cappella group, 7 p.m., Waterford Congregational Church, Plummer Hill Road. $10. Benefits Waterford Fuel Assistance Program. Contributions may be sent to Waterford Congregational Church, P.O. Box 59, Waterford, 04088.

Hebron, Wednesday, Aug. 20: Hebron Station School Library open, story times at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., activity after the 10 a.m. story time.

Paris, Wednesday, Aug. 20: Book discussion: “Cultivating Lasting Happiness: A 7 Step Guide to Mindfulness” by Terry Fralich, 7 p.m., Paris Public Library’s Earl Clifford Archives Room. FMI: Paris Public Library 743-6994.

Oxford, Wednesday, Aug. 20: Writers and storytellers meeting with Lynn Ross speaking on editing, 6:30 p.m., Community Center, corner of King Street and Route 121.

Hebron, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 22-23: Bake and yard sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., 130 Merrill Hill Road. Sponsored by the historical society. FMI: 966-2023.

Sumner, Saturday, Aug. 23: Bean supper and raffle, 5 p.m., West Sumner Universalist Church. $7, under 5 $5.

Norway, Saturday, Aug. 23: Yard sale, 7:30 a.m., Second Congregational Church UCC, 205 Main St.

Paris, Saturday, Aug. 23: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall. $5.

River Valley area

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.

East Bethel, Saturday, Aug 16: Lasagna supper, 5 p.m., Adler River Grange. $7, under 13 $3. FMI: Nancy Mercer 824-3350.

Carthage, Saturday, Aug. 23: Bean supper, 5-7 p.m., town office. $6, under 12 $3. Benefits Brad and Sally Robbins.

Lewiston area

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.

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

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.

Lewiston, Thursday, Aug. 14: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Thursday, Aug. 14: Hot Tamales, 11 a.m. to noon, Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 5 to 12. Kids can sign up at the children’s department or by calling Lots to Gardens at 755-3110. Attendance limited to eight. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Thursday, Aug. 14: Jason Spooner Trio concert, 12:00 noon, Fountain Park, Mill Street, next to Davinci’s. FMI: 782-7228 or www.laarts.org.

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., Androscoggin Community Room, Auburn Public Library. Refreshments. FMI: Sally at 333-6640 Ext. 4, [email protected] .

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.

Lewiston, Friday, Aug. 15: Talk on framing and presenting artwork, 6:30-7:30 p.m., L/A Art Gallery 5, 49 Lisbon St. Free. Call to reserve. FMI: 782-7228 or www.laarts.org.

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.

Auburn, Saturday, Aug. 16: Used paperback fiction sale, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Public Library, 49 Spring St. Benefits library. FMI: 333-6640.

Auburn, Saturday, Aug. 16: Community Days, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Danville Union Church. Quilt show and demonstration ($2), hot dogs, hamburgers $4, or the Quilt show and luncheon combo, $5. Free games, vintage car display.

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.

Hebron, Saturday, Aug 16: Indoor yard sale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., West Minot Grange Hall. Sponsored by historical society. FMI: 966-2023.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Aug. 16: Bean supper, 5-6 p.m., Amvets Post 6. $6, under 12 $2, under 6 free.

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.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Aug. 16: Bean supper and bottle drive, 5:30-6:30, Sabbathday Lake Grange, Sabbathday Road. $7, 12 and under $3.50.

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.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Aug. 16: Bean supper, 5-6 p.m., Amvets Post 6. $6, under 12, $2, under 6 free.

Sabattus, Saturday, Aug. 16: Bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m., “The Jacques,” Wales Road. Dancing follows. Supper $6, dance $4. FMI: 375-4850.

Mechanic Falls, Sunday, Aug. 17: Grand opening Maine Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Silver Spur Dance Club, doors 11 a.m., ribbon cutting at noon, performances 1-5 p.m., the Silver Spur, routes 11 and 121. Donation at door. FMI: 645-2472, 795-1117.

Lewiston, Monday, Aug. 18: Kid’s Cooking Club, 4-5:30 p.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 7 to 14. Attendance limited to 8. FMI: Denise at Lots to Gardens 755-3110, [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Monday, Aug. 18: 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. 19: American Red Cross blood drive, noon-7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Aug. 19: Farmers’ Market, 2-6 p.m., Kennedy Park.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Aug. 19: Preschool story time for ages 2-5 years, 10 a.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133, [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Aug. 19: Vegetable gardens tour, 5:30 p.m., downtown. Meet at Farmers’ Market, Kennedy Park. Ends at St. Mary’s Nutrition Center, 208 Bates St., with refreshments. Rain date: Thursday, Aug. 21. FMI: 513-3847 or [email protected].

Sabattus, Tuesday, Aug. 19: American Red Cross blood drive, 2-7 p.m., Our Lady of the Rosary, 131 High St.

Auburn, Wednesday, Aug. 20: Auburn Community Band concert, 7-8:15 p.m., Festival Plaza, Main Street. Bring chairs. FMI: 333-6601 ext. 2108, or www.auburncommunityband.org.

Hebron, Wednesday, Aug. 20: Hebron Station School Library open, story times at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., activity after the 10 a.m. story time.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Aug. 20: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Aug. 20: Reading Dog, 5-6 p.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Call 513-3133 to reserve a spot. FMI: [email protected].

Lewiston, Wednesday, Aug. 20: Campfire sing along, 6:30 p.m., Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. All ages. Free, get tickets at children’s department. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133.

Lewiston, Thursday, Aug. 21: American Red Cross blood drive, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center, Campus Avenue.

Lewiston, Thursday, Aug. 21: American Red Cross blood drive, noon-7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Thursday, Aug. 21: Hot Tamales, 11 a.m. to noon, Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 5-12. Call 755-3110 or 513-3133 to sign up. Limit 8.

Auburn, Thursday, Aug. 21: Seminar on starting or expanding a cultural organization, 2 p.m., Androscoggin Historical Society, 2 Turner St. FMI: 784-0586.

Greene, Thursday, Aug. 21: “Beyond Hawaii” narrated by Willis Moore, 7 p.m., Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. Free. FMI: 946-5311.

Green, Friday, Aug. 22: “Beyond Hawaii” narrated by Willis Moore, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. Free. FMI: 946-5311.

Lewiston, Friday, Aug. 22: Baby time for 0-2 years, 10 a.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133, [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.

Auburn, Friday, Aug. 22: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-7 p.m., Auburn Mall, 550 Center St.

Sabattus, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 22-23: Loaves and Fishes flea market, 10 a.m to 5 p.m., 762 Sabattus Road. Sponsored by Dominican Sisters.

Hebron, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 22-23: Bake and yard sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., 130 Merrill Hill Road. Sponsored by historical society. FMI: 966-2023.

Gray, Saturday, Aug. 23: Chicken barbecue, 5 p.m. and 5:45 p.m., Congregational Church Parish House, Brown Street. $9, 12 and under $4. Take-out. FMI: 657-4338.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Aug. 23: Weave-a-necklace workshop, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26. $40, must preregister. FMI: 926-4597 or www.shaker.lib.me.us.

Winthrop, Saturday, Aug. 23: Bake sale and raffle, 9 a.m., Congregational Church UCC. Lunch at noon.

Gray, Saturday, Aug. 23: Deer tracker, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. Regular admission. FMI: 657-4977.

Lewiston, Saturday, Aug. 23: Reading dog, noon-1 p.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Call to reserve spot. FMI: 513-3133, [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.

Sabattus, Saturday, Aug. 23: 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.