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, 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.

Farmington, Saturday, Sept. 6: Yard, bake sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Henderson Memorial Baptist Church, Academy Street.

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.

Jay, Saturday, Sept. 6: Lawn sale, 9 a.m. to noon, Holmes-Crafts Historical House, Jay Hill, Route 4.

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.

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, Sept. 9: Bing Crosby concert, 6-8 p.m., Livermore Falls gazebo.

River Valley area

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

Rumford, Saturday, Sept. 6: Bean supper, 5-6 p.m., Virgin Memorial Chapel, Linnell Street. $6. Sponsored by United Methodist Church.

Bethel, Wednesday, Sept. 10: Comedy “The Legend of Lefty,” 4 p.m., Bethel Inn Conference Center, Broad Street. $10. FMI: 824-2175 or Ross, 824-6545.

Lewiston area

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, Tuesday, Sept. 2 and 9: Adult CPR/AED and first aid, 5:30-9:30 p.m., American Red Cross, 1180 Lisbon St. Pre-registration required. FMI: 795-4004.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 2: Preschool Storytime, 10 a.m., Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 2-5. Siblings welcome. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Winthrop, Tuesday, Sept. 2: Card party-game night, 6-8 p.m, Grange #209 Hall, Old Lewiston Road. Games, music, refreshments. $1 donation.

Winthrop, Tuesday, Sept. 2: Card party-game night, 6-8 p.m, Grange #209 Hall, Old Lewiston Road. Games, music, refreshments. $1 donation.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Sept. 3: Reading Dog, 5 p.m., Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. To reserve a spot to read to a dog, call 513-3133.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Sept. 3 and 10: Adult CPR/AED and first aid, 5:30-9:30 p.m., American Red Cross, 1180 Lisbon St. Pre-registration required. FMI: 795-4004.

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.

Lewiston, Thursday, Sept. 4: Adult, child, infant CPR review, 6-9 p.m., American Red Cross, 1180 Lisbon St. Pre-registration required. FMI: 795-4004.

Lewiston, Friday, Sept. 5: Grand opening, Sands of Egypt indoor sandbox, 10 a.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: Cindy 782-1112, or toylibrarymaine.com.

Lewiston, Friday, Sept. 5: Babytime Storytime, 10 a.m., Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 0-2. Siblings welcome. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

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.

Lewiston, Saturday, Sept. 6: Reading Dog, 12 p.m., Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. To reserve a spot to read to a dog, call 513-3133.

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

New Gloucester, Saturday, Sept. 6: Homefires Music Festival, noon-10 p.m., Thompson’s Orchard. $10; under 10 free. Benefits home-heating assistance. FMI: www.thompsonsorchard.com.

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, Monday, Sept. 8: Kid’s Cooking Club, 4 p.m., Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 7-14. Sign up by calling children’s Department, attendance limited to 8. FMI: Denise at 755-3110, [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Monday, Sept. 8: All-ages Storytime, 6:30 p.m., Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 9: Preschool Storytime, 10 a.m., Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 2-5. Siblings welcome. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 9: Farmers’ market, 2-6 p.m., Kennedy Park.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 9: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Poland, Tuesday, Sept. 9: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Poland Community Church, 1212 Maine St.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Sept. 10: Reading Dog, 5 p.m., Lewiston Public Libary Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. To reserve a spot to read to a dog, call the library at 513-3133.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Sept. 10: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lisbon, Wednesday, Sept. 10: Bird walk, 8 a.m., Papermill & Ricker Farm trails. FMI: stantonbirdclub.org or call 933-2266.

Greene, Thursday and Friday, Sept. 11-12: Music By Magic, doors open at 6 p.m., Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. Free. FMI: 946-5311.

Lewiston, Thursday, Sept. 11: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main 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.