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, 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.

Rangeley, Wednesday, Sept. 3: Community breakfast, 7 a.m., Country Club Inn. $10. FMI: 864-3831.

Livermore Falls, Thursday, Sept. 4: Nickles & Dimes concert, 6-8 p.m., Livermore Falls gazebo.

Kingfield, Friday, Sept. 5: Antique appraisal day, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Camden National Bank lawn. $5 per item, $20/5 items. Benefits town projects. Sponsored by Kingfield POPS Festival of the Arts Committee. FMI: Patricia Johnson at 265-5205.

Canton, Saturday, Sept. 6: Chicken pie supper, 5 p.m, Ponemah Rebekah Lodge Hall. $7, under 12 $5. Take outs.

Jay, Saturday, Sept. 6: Supper with live dinner music, 4-6 p.m., North Jay Grange No. 10. $6, 10 and under $3. FMI: 645-4628, 645-2217, 645- 2910.

Farmington, Sunday, Sept. 7: Tim Maillet Scholarship Ride, 9 a.m., Elks Lodge. $20 donation. Open to all vehicles. FMI: Jon 778-1959.

Livermore Falls, Monday, Sept. 8: Terry Moore concert, 6-8 p.m., Livermore Falls gazebo.

Oxford Hills area

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.

Harrison, Saturday, Aug. 30: Yard sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 831 Maple Ridge Road. Rain date Sunday, Aug. 31. Benefits Harrison Lutheran Cemetery maintenance.

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.

Norway, Wednesday, Sept. 3: Story time for ages 2-5, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

Paris, Thursday, Sept. 4: Story time for preschoolers, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library. FMI: 743-6994.

Naples, Friday, Sept. 5: American Red Cross blood drive, 2-7 p.m., American Legion, 26 Casco Road.

Norway, Friday, Sept. 5: Artwalk reception, 5-8 p.m., Frost Farm Gallery, 272 Pikes Hill. FMI: 743-8041.

Norway, Friday, Sept. 5: Baby Boosters, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

Canton, Saturday, Sept. 6: Chicken pie supper, 5 p.m, Ponemah Rebekah Lodge Hall. $7, under 12 $5. Takeouts.

Locke Mills, Saturday, Sept. 6: Attic treasures and food sale, 8 a.m., Locke Mills Union Church. Benefits Ladies Circle.

Paris, Saturday, Sept. 6: Jones dance band, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall. $5.

Sumner, Saturday, Sept. 6: Casserole and soup supper, 5:30 p.m., East Sumner Congregational Church. $7, under 10 $3. Benefits youth camp scholarships. FMI: Cynthia Norton 388-2667.

Sumner, Saturday, Sept. 6: Bottle drive, bagged cans and bottles can be picked up or left at Skippy’s Backyard Bottle Drop or Sumner town office. FMI: Arlene 388-2276

Paris, Sunday, Sept. 7: POW-MIA service, 2 p.m., Maine Veteran’s Home, 477 High St. FMI: 743-6300 or www.maineveteranshomes.org.

Greenwood, Monday, Sept. 8: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., American Legion, Gore Road.

Oxford, Monday, Sept. 8: Senior card days, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Oxford Community Building, King Street. FMI: Eddie or Connie 539-4345, 739-9407.

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..

Canton, Saturday, Sept. 6: Chicken pie supper, 5 p.m, Ponemah Rebekah Lodge Hall. $7, under 12 $5. Takeouts.

Lewiston area

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.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 2: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Sept 3: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Thursday, Sept 4: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Auburn, Saturday, Sept. 6: Festival of Music, 7-9 p.m., Central Maine Community College. $10. Benefits Loaves and Fishes food pantry. FMI: Monique 755-5255.

Gray, Saturday, Sept. 6: Supper, 5-6 p.m., American Legion, 15 Lewiston St. $6, under 12 $2.50, under 5 free.

Gray, Saturday, Sept. 6: Landscaping for wildlife, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. Regular admission. FMI: 657-4977.

Lewiston, Saturday, Sept. 6: Bird walk, 6 a.m., Plum Island. FMI: 782-5238 or stantonbirdclub.org.

Monmouth, Saturday, Sept. 6: Potluck supper and concert, 6 p.m., South Monmouth Baptist Church, 163 South Monmouth Road. Bring covered dish to share.

Pownal, Saturday, Sept. 6: Bean supper, 4:30-6 p.m., North Pownal United Methodist Church, 851 Lawrence Road. $6, children $3, under 3 free. FMI: Nancy 688-4481, Karen 829-5470.

Sabattus, Saturday, Sept. 6: Bean and casserole supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Knights of Columbus. $6, under 12 $3. FMI: Roland St. Amand 375-6586.

Gray, Saturday, Sept. 7: National Grandparent’s Day, Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. Free admission for grandparents. FMI: 657-4977.

Lewiston, Monday, Sept. 8: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., The Colisee, 190 Birch St.

Lewiston, Friday, Sept. 12: Food for Thought luncheon, noon, Senior College, USM L/A, presentation by fall semester course instructors. Advance, $6.50; at door, $8 . Reservation by Sept. 11. FMI: 753-6510, usm.maine.edu/lac/seniorcollege.