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, 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.

Phillips, Friday, Aug. 15: Food sale, Phillips Old Home Days, 10 a.m., front of Paul G. Whittomore Building. Benefits Sgt. Richard Parker’s memorial fund. Donations accepted.

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

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.

Wilton, Sunday, Aug. 17: New Beginnings concert, on lawn, 6 p.m., East Wilton Union Church. Free, but offering will be taken. Hosted by East Wilton Union Church. Refreshments, fellowship follows concert.

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

Strong, Monday to Friday, Aug. 18-22: Children’s Soccer Camp, 9-11 a.m., Legion Field. Ages 5-12. $25. Benefit L/Cpl. Scott Paul Memorial Park. FMI: Darren Allen 684-5795 or Sue Ellsunth 684-4520.

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.

Livermore, Wednesday, Aug. 20: Lasagna supper, 5-6:30 p.m., United Methodist Church, Church Street. $6, under 12 $3.

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.

Farmington, Friday, Aug. 22: Stanley Museum auction, 1 p.m., UMF, Roberts Learning Center, 270 Main St. Preview times Thursday, 1-5 p.m., and Friday, 8 a.m. to noon. FMI: 265-2729, 778-4215 or www.franklincountymaine.org.

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

Strong, Saturday, Aug. 23: Horseshoe tournament, 9 a.m., Scott Paul Memorial Park. $5. Prizes. Benefits town park. FMI: Kirby Ross 684-3113 or 639-3264.

Farmington, Saturday, Aug. 23: Classic car and motorcycle show, registration, 8 a.m., open 9 a.m., Farmington Fairgrounds. $3 per person, under 12 free with adult. FMI: Franklin County Chamber of Commerce 778-4215, email: [email protected].

Farmington, Saturday, July 23: Rotary Club Summer Auction & BBQ, 5 p.m., Farmington Fairgrounds. $6. Benefits community projects. Music by Smith Brothers. FMI: Franklin County Chamber of Commerce 778-4215, email: [email protected].

Farmington, Sunday, Aug. 24: Motorcycle raffle run throughout Greater Franklin County, leaves fairgrounds 9 a.m. Lunch stop in Rangeley. FMI: Franklin County Chamber of Commerce 778-4215, email: [email protected].

Livermore Falls, Monday, Aug. 25: Terry Moore concert, 6-8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Livermore Falls, Monday, Aug. 25: Barry Wood concert, 6-8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Farmington, Wednesday, Aug. 27: Intro to classes and activities for Gold LEAF members, 3-5 p.m., UMF, Olsen Center, North Dining Hall, South St. FMI: 778-7063. Entertainment, refreshments follow.

Oxford Hills area

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.

West Paris, Friday, Aug. 15: Potluck supper, 6 p.m., West Paris Universalist Church. Jim Burke, church organist, will provide organ/piano music and sing-a-long. Free, bring dish to share.

Bolsters Mills, Saturday, Aug. 16: Chicken pie supper, first seating 5, second 6 p.m., third as needed, Bolsters Mills United Methodist Church. $7, under 12 $3. FMI: 583-9024.

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.

Bethel, Monday, Aug. 18: Mahoosuc Community Band concert, 7 p.m., West Parish Congregational Church. FMI: Brian Dunham, president, 665-2967, [email protected].

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.

Norway, Wednesday, Aug. 20: Story time for ages 2-5, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

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.

Paris, Thursday, Aug. 21: Story time for preschoolers, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library. FMI: 743-6994.

Norway, Friday, Aug. 22: Baby Boosters, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

Norway, Friday, Aug. 22: Benefit concert by Swampdonkeys, 7 p.m., Café Nomad, 450 Main St. $10. Benefits Western Foothills Land Trust’s Roberts Farm Preserve project. FMI: Lee, 739-2124 or visit www.wfltmaine.org.

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.

Waterford, Saturday, Aug. 23: Indoor yard sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wilkins Community House, Plummer Hill Road. FMI: 583-2320.

Bridgton, Monday, Aug. 25: American Red Cross blood drive, 1:30-7 p.m., Masonic Hall, Harrison Road.

River Valley area

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

Mexico, Saturday, Aug. 16: Supper, 5 p.m., Mexico UCC, $7, under 12 $3. Takeouts after 5:30 p.m.

Bethel, Monday, Aug. 18: Mahoosuc Community Band concert, 7 p.m., West Parish Congregational Church. FMI: Brian Dunham, president, 665-2967, [email protected].

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

Lewiston area

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.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Aug. 16: Smorgasbord supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Grange, Sabbathday Road. $7, 12 and under $3.

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.

Winthrop, Saturday, Aug. 16: Breakfast, 7-9 a.m., Winthrop Grange, Old Lewiston Road. $6, 12 and under $3. Benefits community and Grange projects.

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.

Lewiston, Thursday, Aug. 21: SideCar Heroes a cappella concert, noon, Fountain Park, Mill Street. Rain location Franco-American Heritage Center. FMI: 782-7228 or www.laarts.org.

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

Greene, 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.

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.

Auburn, Saturday, Aug. 23: Yard and bake sale, American Legion Auxiliary 153, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 71 South Main St., New Auburn.

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.

Gray, Saturday, Aug. 23: R.G. Bernier, deer tracker, program and book signing, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. FMI: 657-4977, www.mainewildlifepark.com or www.mefishwildlife.com.

Lewiston, Saturday, Aug. 23: Bird walk, 7:30 a.m., Scarborough Marsh. FMI: stantonbirdclub.org or call 784-8397.

Lisbon, Saturday, Aug. 23: Bean and ham supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Lisbon Methodist Church, School Street. FMI: 353-8951.

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.

Auburn, Sunday, Aug. 24: Bob and Darleen Puffer perform, 6 p.m., Auburn Baptist Church, 227 Poland Road.

Lewiston, Sunday, Aug. 24: The Campbells in concert, 10 a.m., First Assembly of God, 70 Hogan Road. FMI: 786-2636.

Auburn, Monday, Aug. 25: Walton Back to School open house, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Walton School, 92 Mary Carroll St.

Auburn, Monday, Aug. 25: Drum circle, 6:30-8:30 p.m., First Universalist Church of Auburn, 169 Pleasant St. Free. FMI: auburnuu.org or 783-0461.

Lewiston, Monday, Aug. 25: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 6 p.m., Ramada Inn, 490 Pleasant St.

Lewiston, Monday, Aug. 25: Kid’s Cooking Club, 4-5:30 p.m., Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 7-14. Attendance limited; sign up by calling children’s department. FMI: Denise at Lots to Gardens, 755-3110, [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Monday, Aug. 25: All-Ages Storytime, 6:30 p.m., Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Aug. 26: Farmer’s Market, 2-6 p.m., Kennedy Park, Bates and Pine streets. FMI: Sarah Davis, market manager, 777-5131, [email protected].

Lewiston, Tuesday, Aug. 26: American Red Cross blood drive, noon-7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Aug. 26: Preschool Storytime, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 2-5.

Auburn, Wednesday, Aug. 27: Bird walk, 8 a.m., Whitman Spring Road trail. FMI: stantonbirdclub.org or 933-2266.

Auburn, Wednesday, Aug. 27: Auburn Community Band’s “Greatest Hits,” 7-8:15 p.m., Festival Plaza, Main Street. Weather permitting. Bring chair. FMI: 333-6601 ext. 2108 or www.auburncommunityband.org.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Aug. 27: American Red Cross blood drive, noon-7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Aug. 27: Reading Dog, 5-6 p.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Call 513-3133 to reserve spot. FMI: www.lplonline.org/kids or [email protected].