Livermore Falls, Friday, May 22: History Night, 4-8 p.m., Depot and Main streets. Food, live music, antique cars, more. FMI: 897-6158.

Farmington, Saturday, May 23: Yard and plant sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fairbanks School Meeting House, Fairbanks Road, Route 4. Benefits school building. FMI: Patty 778-4272.

Jay, Saturday, May 23: Tri-Town Community Action Group Yard Sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., 44 Jewell St. Yard sale is to help establish the scholarship fund.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, May 23: Garage and craft sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Livermore Falls High School Gym. Benefits the Livermore Falls High School Class of 2010. Refreshments and children’s activities will also be available. call 897-3428, ext. 114, to reserve a space.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, May 23: Indoor yard and food sale, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m, Eaton Memorial United Methodist Church, corner of Church and Knapp streets. Rain or shine.

New Sharon, Saturday, May 23: Bean and casserole supper, 5-6:30 p.m., United Methodist Church Annex. $7, under 12 $2. Sponsored by Woman’s Society.

Rangeley, Saturday, May 23: Prose, Pies and Plants sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Public Library.

Stratton, Saturday, May 23: Public baked bean supper, 5 to 7 p.m., Community Building. Sponsored by the Stratton-Eustis Wayfarers Club of Maine. Cost: adults $7, children under 10 $4.

New Sharon, Thursday, May 28: Story hour, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Jim Ditzler Memorial Library, 37 Library Road. Crafts and snacks. FMI: 779-1128.

Oxford Hills area

Otisfield, Tuesday, May 19: Otisfield Food Pantry Open, 10 a.m. to noon, Spurrs Corner Church, Rte. 121. FMI: 583-4780, 627-4329.

Norway, Wednesday-Wednesday, May 20-27: His Place Teen Center Big Memorial Day Yard Sale, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, Route 26, next to the fish market (look for four white canopies). Proceeds benefit His Place Teen Center. If you have any items that you would like to donate, please contact Bert Rugg at 515-3000 or home/office at 743-9503.

South Paris, Thursday, May 21: Preschool story time: “Dog and Bear,” 10 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or www.paris.lib.me.us.

South Paris, Thursday, May 21: Blood drive, 1 to 5:30 p.m., South Paris American Legion Hall. To make an appointment, please contact Marilyn Ramsay at 743-5723.

Fryeburg, Friday, May 22: John Jorgenson Quintet concert, 7 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m., Fryeburg Academy Performing Arts Center. $20, 18 and under and 65 and over $15 at door or northatlanticarts.org. Sponsored by The North Atlantic Arts Alliance. FMI: 935-2001 ext. 3102 or [email protected].

Bethel, Saturday, May 23: St. Never’s Day sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., corner of Broad and Mason streets. Wide range of “treasures.” Table rentals $20, or to have donations picked up, call 824-2908 or 800-824-2910. Sponsored by Bethel Historical Society.

Bridgton, Saturday, May 23: Flea market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Community Center, 15 Depot St. For space rental, call Lorraine 647-3116.

Locke Mills, Saturday, May 23: Spring fling sale, 8 a.m. to noon, Union Church. Sponsored by the Ladies Circle. Starting at 11 a.m. Some items at $1 per bag.

Otisfield, Saturday and Sunday, May 23 and 24: Otisfield School annual yard sale, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Community Hall on Route 121.

South Paris, Saturday, May 23: Flower show and plant sale, 1-4:30 p.m., Oxford Hills Middle School, 10 Pine St. Sponsored by The Maine Iris Society.

South Paris, Saturday, May 23: Jones Dance Band, 7 to 10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. Adults $5. Lunch counter open.

Turner, Saturday, May 23: Flea market, bake sale and chicken barbecue, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Turner Grange 23, Route 117.

West Paris, Saturday and Sunday, May 23-24: Yard sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Trap Corner, Route 26. Sponsored by Ring McKeen American Legion Post 151. To donate good quality items, call 674-2346 or 674-5143.

Stoneham, Sunday, May 24: Memorial Day breakfast, 7-10 a.m., Stoneham Rescue. $5, children $2.50. Come meet the new chief.

Norway, Monday, May 25: Memorial Day Parade, weather permitting, 9 a.m., beginning by the Advertiser Democrat and proceeding down Main Street, with a brief wreath placing ceremony at the Civil War Monument, and finishing at the Norway Veterans Memorial. Line-up will be at the Advertiser Democrat Square at 8:45 a.m. The Memorial Day ceremony will be held inside the Stone-Smart American Legion in case of rain.

South Paris, Monday, May 25: Memorial Day parade begins at 10:30 a.m., set up in front of the Court House, Western Avenue, at 9:45 a.m. Memorial Day Ceremony will take place at the Riverside Cemetery. Refreshments will be served at the hall by the Auxiliary. 674-3014.

South Paris, Thursday, May 28: Preschool story time: Flower Gardens, 10 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

River Valley area

Rumford, Friday and Saturday, May 22 and 23: Yard sale/plant sale, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., 75 Holyoke Ave. Abbie’s Avengers Fundraiser (Relay for Life Team). FMI: Tracy 344-9150.

Rumford, Friday, May 22: Magic show and turkey dinner, 6:30 p.m., River Road. Sponsored by King Hiram #57 Masons. Cost: $15 per person. For reservations, please call David Saphier 364-3624.

Andover, Saturday and Sunday, May 23-24: Ellis River Riders horse show, starting at 9 a.m., Airport Road. Spectators free. FMI: Sandy Cole 890-6990 or www.ellisriverriders.com.

Bethel, Saturday, May 23: St. Never’s Day sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., corner of Broad and Mason streets. Wide range of “treasures.” Table rentals $20, or to have donations picked up, call 824-2908 or 800-824-2910. Sponsored by Bethel Historical Society.

Rumford, Saturday, May 23: Flea market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. Barnabas Episcopal Church.

Rumford, Saturday, May 23: Food sale/Chinese auction/quilt raffle, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Marden’s parking lot. Benefits Oxford County Mental Health PNMI activity fund.

Mexico, Monday, May 25: Bottle drive in River Valley to benefit Abbie’s Avengers Relay for Life team. Bottles may be dropped off at the May 22 and 23 yard sale on 75 Holyoke Ave.

Lewiston area

Lewiston, Tuesday, May 19: Gooey Gunk Craft, 10:30 a.m., Lewiston Toy Library, 134 College St. Free with admission. FMI: [email protected], http://toylibrarymaine.com/calendar.html.

Lewiston, Tuesday, May 19: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 2 to 5. FMI: 513-3004, ext. 3504, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Tuesday, May 19: Stanton Bird Club walk, 6-8:30 a.m., meet at Hathorn Hall, Bates College. Free, nonmembers invited. FMI: Tom Hayward 782-5238.

Auburn, Wednesday, May 20: Stanton Bird Club field trip along Androscoggin River, 7 a.m., meet at 1128 Riverside Dr. Free, nonmembers invited. FMI: Tom Hayward 782-5238.

Gray, Wednesday, May 20: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-7 p.m., Newbegin Center, Main Street.

Lewiston, Wednesday, May 20: Picnic basket craft, 10:30 a.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. Free with admission. FMI: 782-1112 or [email protected].

Lewiston, Wednesday, May 20: Spaghetti supper, 4-6:30 p.m., Holy Cross Church hall, 1080 Lisbon St. $6, 12 and under $3. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 12652. Benefits supplies for church hall kitchen.

Lewiston, Wednesday, May 20: Reading Dog program, 5:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Call 513-3133 to reserve spot to read to a dog.

Greene, Thursday, May 21: Singer/songwriter Martin Swinger performance, 7 p.m., the Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Rd. Free admission. FMI: 946-5311.

Lewiston, Thursday, May 21: Music and movement with Jennifer Gifford, 10:30 a.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. Admission plus $3. FMI: Vanessa at 782-1112 or [email protected].

Lewiston, Thursday, May 21: Great Falls Forum lecture: “Boomers and Their Brains: Heading Off Memory Loss into the Golden Years”, noon-1 p.m., Callahan Hall, Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Free. Bring brown bag lunch. FMI: 513-3050.

Monmouth, Thursday, May 21: Plant sale and art show, 4-7 p.m., Henry L. Cottrell School. Raffle for “traditional log cabin” quilt.

Sabattus, Thursday, May 21: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Town Hall, 190 Middle Road.

Greene, Friday, May 22: Singer/songwriter Martin Swinger performance, 2 and 7 p.m., Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. Free admission. FMI: 946-5311.

Lewiston, Friday, May 22: “Just Us” in concert, 7 p.m., Multi-Purpose Center, 145 Birch St. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Proceeds go to the Lewiston Senior Citizens Program. Open to the public. Cost: $5 in advance, $6 at the door. Tickets available at the Lewiston Senior Citizens Office at the Multi-Purpose Center or from members of the Lewiston Senior Citizens. FMI: LSC office 784-2926, ext. 207.

Lewiston, Friday, May 22: Babytime Storytime, 10 a.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages up to 2. No preregistration necessary. FMI: 513-3004, ext. 3504, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lisbon, Friday, May 22: Public Turkey Dinner, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall, 27 Village St. Donations: Adults $7, children 12 and under $3.50, preschoolers free. Sponsored by Nina Rebekah Lodge 86 and Sabattus River Lodge 21 IOOF.

Auburn, Saturday, May 23: Baked bean and American chop suey supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Sixth Street Congregational Church, 109 Sixth St. Cost: Adults $5, children 6-12 $3, 5 and under free. Takeout available, call 782-7517.

Gray, Saturday, May 23: Bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m., First Congregational Church, Route 115. $7, under 12 $3. Handicapped accessible. FMI: 657-4279, day of supper 657-3279.

Gray, Saturday through Monday, May 23-25: Plant sale, regular park hours, Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. Sponsored by Friends of the Maine Wildlife Park volunteers. FMI: 657-4977.

Lisbon, Saturday, May 23: Bean and ham supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Methodist Church, School Street. $6, 6-12 years $3, 5 and under free. Sponsored by the Methodist Women. FMI: 353-8951.

Lisbon, Saturday, May 23: Antiques & Collectibles Sale, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church on the hill off Route 196. All proceeds benefit the ministries and programs of the church.

Sabattus, Saturday and Sunday, May 23-24: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dominican Convent, 61 Lisbon Road. Benefits Loaves and Fishes. FMI: Kathy 375-8399 or 212-7674.

Sabattus, Saturday, May 23: Baked bean supper and dance, 5 p.m., with dancing until 9:30 p.m., The Jacques Cartier Club, Wales Road. Cost: Supper $6, dance $5, both $10. Open to public. FMI: 375-4850.

Turner, Saturday, May 23: Flea market, bake sale and chicken barbecue, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Turner Grange 23, Route 117.

Lewiston, Sunday, May 24: Dance with music by Steve and the Good Old Boys, 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $8. Singles and couples, 21 and over. FMI: 784-0389.

Auburn, Tuesday, May 26: Keith W. Brann speaking on “The Flood of 1896,” 7 p.m., High Street Congregational Church. Held by the Androscoggin Historical Society. Free. FMI: 784-0586.

Lewiston, Tuesday, May 26: Preschool Storytime, 10 a.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 2 to 5. No preregistration necessary. FMI: 513-3004, ext. 3504, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Tuesday, May 26: Stanton Bird Club walk, 6-8:30 a.m., meet at Hathorn Hall, Bates College. Free, nonmembers invited. FMI: Tom Hayward 782-5238.

Lewiston, Wednesday, May 27: Doggy Treats Craft, 10:30 a.m., The Toy Library, 134 College St. Craft free with admission. FMI: www.toylibrarymaine.com, 782-1112.

Lewiston, Wednesday, May 27: Reading Dog, 5:30 p.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Call the library to reserve a five or 10-minute spot (or longer). FMI: 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

New Gloucester, Wednesday, May 27: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Pineland Farms, 59 Pineland Dr.

Auburn, Thursday, May 28: English Tea and reading from “Plaza Suite”, 3-5 p.m., Public Library, 49 Spring St. Advance tickets $10, 12 and under $5; at door $12, 12 and under $6. Reservations and FMI: 333-6640 ext. 2023.

Lewiston, Thursday, May 28: Story time with Jack the puppet, 9:30 a.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. Free with admission. FMI: Vanessa 782-1112 or [email protected].

Lewiston, Friday, May 29: Babytime Storytime, 10 a.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 0-2 No preregistration necessary. FMI: 513-3004 ext. 3504, www.lplonline.org/kids.