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, Thursday, Sept. 18: Nickles & Dimes concert, 6-8 p.m., Livermore Falls gazebo.

Wilton, Thursday, Sept. 18: A panel discussion, The Plight of Haiti, 7 p.m., St. Luke’s Church. All panelists have visited or ministered in Haiti recently. All are welcome.

Farmington, Friday, Sept. 19: Auditions for “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” 4 p.m., Nordica Auditorium, UMF. FMI: 778-2823, Jayne at [email protected].

Farmington, Saturday, Sept. 20: Maine Mountain Chamber Music, 7:30 p.m., Nordica Auditorium, UMF. $9, seniors $7, 15 and younger free. FMI: 645-2157.

Farmington, Saturday, Sept. 20: Auditions for “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” 10 a.m., UMF’s Alumni Theater. FMI: 778-2823, Jayne at [email protected].

Farmington, Sunday, Sept. 21: Film “Stealing Beauty,” 7 p.m., UMF’s Lincoln Auditorium. Free. FMI: Sarah Maline at 778-7321.

Livermore Falls, Sunday, Sept. 21: Grant Norsworthy performance, 6 p.m., Emmanuel Assembly of God. Offering to benefit Compassion International. FMI: 897-5400.

Farmington, Tuesday, Sept. 23: “The Doctrine of Discovery” lecture by Professor Philip Arnold, 11:30 a.m., UMF’s North Dining Hall.

Livermore, Wednesday, Sept. 24: Supper, 5-6:30 p.m., United Methodist Church, Church St. $6, under 12 $3.

Livermore Falls, Thursday, Sept. 25: Richard Moreau concert, 6-8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Farmington, Friday, Sept. 26: Les Petits Chanteurs, boy choir and chamber orchestra from Haiti, 7 p.m., Nordica Auditorium, University of Maine at Farmington. Donations. Sponsored by St. Luke’s Episcopal Church.

Oxford Hills area

Bethel, Wednesday, Sept. 17: “What You Need to Know About Meningitis” by Jeri Greenwell, 5:30-6:30 p.m., West Parish Congregational Church hall, Church Street. Free. FMI: R. Tifft, 824-2053.

Norway, Wednesday, Sept. 17: Story time for ages 2-5, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

Paris, Thursday, Sept. 18: Story time for preschoolers, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library. FMI: 743-6994.

Norway, Friday, Sept. 19: Baby Boosters, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

Bethel, Friday-Sunday, Sept. 19-21: Harvest Fest & Chowdah Cook-off. FMI: Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce 824-2282, www.bethelmaine.com.

Center Lovell, Friday, Sept. 19: Harvest supper, 5-6 p.m., Lovell UCC, Route 5. $8, under 12 $4.

Paris, Friday, Sept. 19: Chinese Auction, tickets on sale 4-5:30 p.m., drawings beginning at 6, American Legion Hall. Raffles. Food on sale. Benefits 11-year-old to attend the National Young Presidential Inauguration in January 2009. FMI: Priscilla Hebert 212-4974.

Bethel, Saturday, Sept. 20: Aging Well Living Well expo, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Grand Summit Hotel and Conference Center, Sunday River. $40, couple $70. FMI: SeniorsPlus 795-4010 or www.seniorsplus.org to register.

Hebron, Saturday, Sept. 20: Book sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Moody Library, Buckfield Road, top of Brighton Hill.

Norway, Saturday, Sept. 20: Pet vaccination clinic for rabies and distemper, 9-11 a.m., Norway Fire Station. Micro-chipping available. FMI: 743-8679.

Paris, Saturday, Sept. 20: Jones old fashion dance band, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street.

Paris, Saturday, Sept. 20: Book signing by Patricia Probert Gott and Deborah DeShon, 10 a.m.-noon, Paris Public Library. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Waterford, Saturday, Sept. 20: Dance, 8-midnight, Waterford Fair Grounds, by Waterford Grange 479, with “The Suspects.” $8/$15 couple. Benefits Grange restoration fund. FMI: Barbara Sanborn 583-4015.

Waterford, Saturday, Sept. 20: Indoor yard sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wilkins Community House basement, Plummer Hill Road. FMI: Karen at 583-2320.

Waterford, Saturday, Sept. 20: Dance, 8 p.m.-midnight, Waterford Fairground, Green Road. Music by Suspects. Benefits Waterford Grange 479. $8/$15.

Oxford, Tuesday, Sept. 23: Mollyockett Chorus’s Guest Night, 615 p.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Skeetfield Road. Refreshments. FMI: Pat Fleck 647-5005, Bonnie Fox 928-2604 or Wanda Foss 783-1823, http://www.mollyockettchorus.org.

Paris, Wednesday, Sept. 24: “Savoring the Harvest” meal, 6 p.m., First Congregational Church. $30, 12 and under free. Sponsored by Oxford County Ag Group. Reservations required, call 1-800-287-1482 or 743-6329.

Paris, Friday, Sept. 26: Smorgasbord supper, 5 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. $7, kids $3. Benefits Virginia Gammon, head tumor patient.

River Valley area

Bethel, Wednesday, Sept. 17: “What You Need to Know About Meningitis” by Jeri Greenwell, 5:30-6:30 p.m., West Parish Congregational Church hall, Church Street. Free. FMI: R. Tifft, 824-2053.

Rumford, Wednesday, Sept. 17: Business Lunch and Learn opportunity: “Do You Own Your Business or Does Your Business Own You?” 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., River Valley Technology Center, 60 Lowell St. Cost: $10, includes lunch. Preregistration is required by calling Lorraine at 369-0396 or e-mailing [email protected] by Sept. 15. Presented by The River Valley Technology Center, The River Valley Growth Council, and the River Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Bethel, Friday through Sunday, Sept. 19-21: Harvest Fest & Chowdah Cook-off. FMI: Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce 824-2282, www.bethelmaine.com.

Bethel, Saturday, Sept. 20: Aging Well Living Well expo, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Grand Summit Hotel and Conference Center, Sunday River. $40, couple $70. FMI: SeniorsPlus 795-4010 or www.seniorsplus.org to register.

Rumford, Saturday, Sept. 20: Book sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Rumford Library, downstairs.

Dixfield, Monday, Sept. 22: Pre-School Storytime, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Library.

Mexico, Wednesday, Sept. 24: “Apple-Palooza” games and activities for ages 2-10, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Public Library. FMI: 364-3281 or [email protected].

Rumford, Wednesday, Sept. 24: Preschool Storytime, 10 a.m., Rumford Public Library. For ages 2-5.

Lewiston area

Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 16: American Red Cross blood drive, noon-7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 16: Preschool story time for 2 to 5 years, 10 a.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133, [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 16: Farmers’ Market, 2-6 p.m., Kennedy Park.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Sept. 17: Reading Dog, 5 p.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. If you would like to reserve at five to 10 minute spot (or longer), call the Lewiston Public Library at 513-3133. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133. www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Sept. 17: American Red Cross Blood Drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Litchfield, Wednesday, Sept. 17: Litchfield Energy Savers Society forum on finding and plugging air leaks, 7 p.m., Carrie Ricker School, Route 197.

Auburn, Thursday, Sept. 18: “Mill Town” book discussion by P. D. LaFleur, 5:30 p.m., Auburn Public Library. Light supper served. FMI: Rosemary at 333-6640, ext. 2020.

Auburn, Thursday, Sept. 18: Writers workshop by P. D. LaFleur, 7 p.m., Auburn Public Library. FMI: Rosemary at 333-6640, ext. 2020.

Auburn, Thursday, Sept. 18: “One Night” interactive play, 3:30 and 7:30 p.m., Kirk Hall Auditorium, Central Maine Community College, 1250 Turner St. Free. FMI: www.cmcc.edu.

Lewiston, Thursday, Sept. 18 and 25: Adult, child, infant CPR and first aid, 5:30-10 p.m. both days, American Red Cross, 1080 Lisbon St. Preregistration required. FMI: 795-4004.

Lewiston, Thursday, Sept. 18: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Auburn, Friday, Sept. 19: “Four Hearts Changing” interactive play, 7 p.m., Kirk Hall Auditorium, Central Maine Community College, 1250 Turner St. Free. FMI: Elaine Barry at 755-5355 or [email protected].

Lewiston, Friday, Sept. 19: Mitch and Friends concert, 7 p.m., Calvary United Methodist Church, 59 Sabattus St. Freewill offering.

Lewiston, Friday, Sept. 19: Babytime Storytime, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages up to 2. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Hebron, Saturday, Sept. 20: Book sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Moody Library, Buckfield Road, top of Brighton Hill.

Lewiston, Saturday, Sept. 20: Reading dog, noon, Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Call 513-3133 to reserve a spot to read to a dog.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Sept. 20: Supper, bottle drive, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Grange, Sabbathday Road. $7, 12 and under $3.

Wales, Saturday, Sept 20: Turkey supper, 5-6 p.m., Wales Youth Center, Pond Road, Route 132. $7. Benefits Wales Presbyterian Church. FMI: Alice at 375-8382 or Marilyn at 375-6604.

Auburn, Sunday, Sept. 21: Phil House, Kathy Haley concert, 2 p.m., vestry, First Universalist Church, Unitarian Universalist, Pleasant, Elm, and Spring streets. Benefits philanthropic work of Rebekah Oddfellowship. Handicap accessible. Free will donation. Food sale by Liberty Rebekah Lodge 94 of Auburn. Cookbooks available.

Lewiston, Monday, Sept. 22: Kid’s Cooking Club, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 7-14. Sign-up by calling children’s department, attendance limited. FMI: Denise at Lots to Gardens 755-3110, [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Monday, Sept. 22: All-ages Storytime, 6:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Auburn, Wednesday, Sept. 23: Androscoggin Historical Society lecture, “The Washburn Family of Livermore,” with Kerck Kelsey, 7 p.m., third floor of Androscoggin Historical Society, 2 Turner St. Free, wheelchair-accessible.

Auburn, Wednesday, Sept. 23: Park Ave. Elementary PTO’s Harvest Festival, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wallingford’s Orchard, Perkins Ridge.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 23: Farmers’ Market, 2-6 p.m., Kennedy Park.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 23: American Red Cross blood drive, 3-8 p.m., Bates College Chase Hall, Campus Avenue.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 23: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 23: Preschool story time for ages 2-5, 10 a.m., Lewiston Public Library. FMI: 513-3133, [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.

Freeport, Friday, Sept. 26: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., L.L. Bean, Stonewood Drive.

Lewiston, Friday, Sept. 26: Babytime Storytime, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 0-2. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lisbon, Friday, Sept. 26: New England boiled dinner, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall, 27 Village St. $6.50, 12 and under $3, pre-school free.