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. 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.

Livermore Falls, Thursday, Aug. 28: Richard Moreau concert, 6-8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Livermore, Sunday, Aug. 31: Music in Meetinghouse: Blue Mountain Country, music 9 a.m., worship 9:30, North Livermore Baptist Church.

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, Sept. 2: Silver & Gold concert, 6-8 p.m., Livermore Falls gazebo.

Oxford Hills area

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

West Paris, Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 25-26: Indoor rummage sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Ledgeview Living Center, 141 Bethel Road. Benefits the Resident Council.

North Waterford, Tuesday, Aug. 26: Public supper, 5-6:30 p.m., North Waterford Congregational Church, Five Kezars Road. $7, under 12 $3.50.

Norway, Wednesday, Aug. 27: Story time for ages 2-5, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

Paris, Wednesday, Aug. 27: 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.

Paris, Thursday, Aug. 28: Story time for preschoolers, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library. FMI: 743-6994.

Norway, Friday, Aug. 29: Baby Boosters, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

Paris, Friday, Aug. 29: Bean supper, 5-6:30 p.m., First Congregational Church. $6, under 12 $3.

East Hebron, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 30-31: Yard sale, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., McCafferty’s Greenhouse, Townsend Road. Sponsored by East Hebron Extension Homemakers.

Norway, Saturday, Aug. 30: Karaoke, 7-11 p.m., American Legion Post 82. DJs The Old Crows. Food available.

Paris, Saturday, Aug. 30: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall.

West Paris, Sunday, Aug. 31: Open house, 2-4 p.m., Finnish-American Heritage Center, 8 Maple St.

River Valley area

Andover, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 30-31: Horse show, 9 a.m., Airport Road. FMI: Sue at 357-6796 or www.ellisriverriders.com.

Lewiston area

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.

Auburn, Tuesday, Aug. 26: Women’s spirituality, 6:30 p.m., First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St. FMI: 783-0461 or www.auburnuu.org.

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].

Auburn, Thursday, Aug. 28, American Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Bachmann Industries, 416 Lewiston Junction Road.

Lewiston, Thursday, Aug. 28: Hot Tamales, 11 a.m. to noon, Public Library. Ages 5-12. Space limited to 8. Call 513-3133 or Lots to Gardens at 755-3110 to sign up.

Lewiston, Thursday, Aug. 28: American Red Cross blood drive, noon-7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Winthrop, Thursday, Aug. 28: Blood drive, 1-6 p.m., St. Francis Xavier Parish Hall, Lake St.

Lewiston, Friday, Aug. 29: Baby time for ages 0-2 years, 10 a.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133, [email protected], or www.lplonline.org/kids.

Sabattus, Friday and Saturday, Aug 29-30: Loaves and Fishes flea market, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 762 Sabattus Road.

East Hebron, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 30-31: Yard sale, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., McCafferty’s Greenhouse, Townsend Road. Rain or shine. Sponsored by East Hebron Extension Homemakers.

Gray, Saturday Aug. 30: Meet a bald eagle, 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. FMI: 657-4977.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Aug. 30: Spinning and woodturning demonstration, starting at 10 a.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26. R&R Spinners will show their spinning skills and Peter Asselyn will demonstrate woodturning. There is no charge to attend. FMI: 926-4597.

Sabattus, Saturday, Aug. 30: Loaves and Fishes flea market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dominican Sisters’ convent, 61 Lisbon Road. Small donation items accepted. For large item donations, call Ellie at 577-9364.

Sabattus, Saturday, Aug. 30: Bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m., “The Jacques,” Wales Road. $6. Dancing follows with “The Trio,” $4, or $10 for supper and dance. FMI: 375-4850.

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