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, June 8: Glory Bound, 6-8 p.m., downtown gazebo.

Farmington, Tuesday, June 9: “Music on Main,” 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Meeting House Gazebo, downtown Farmington. Music by The Crosbys.

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, June 9: Bing Crosby concert, 6 to 8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo, downtown.

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, June 9: American Red Cross blood drive, 12 to 6 p.m., Murray Hall, 69 Main St.

Livermore Falls, Wednesday, June 10: Stained Grass Concert, 6 to 8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo, downtown.

Livermore Falls, Thursday, June 11: Nickles & Dimes concert, 6-8 p.m., downtown Gazebo.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, June 13: Off the Hill concert, 6-8 p.m., downtown Gazebo.

Livermore Falls, Monday, June 15: Glory Bound concert, 6-8 p.m., downtown Gazebo.

Oxford Hills area

Paris, Monday, June 8: Paris Public Library Family Story Hour, 3:45 p.m., Paris Public Library. Theme: Grandfathers. Snacks will be provided for children. Free, no preregistration required. FMI: the library at 743-6994 or paris.public.library.MSLN.

Locke Mills, Tuesday, June 9: Supper and dance, 5:30 p.m., American Legion Hall, Gore Road. $10, children $3.50. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Music by The Two of Us. Supper by ALA Auxiliary.

Bridgton, Saturday, June 13: Flea market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Community Center. Space rental: Lorraine 647-3116.

Oxford, Saturday, June 13: Roast pork supper, 5 p.m., Grange, Route 26. $7, under 12 $3.50. Takeout available.

South Paris, Saturday, June 13: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. $5 adult. Lunch counter open.

South Paris, Saturday, June 13: Square dance, 7-10 p.m., Oxford Hills Middle School, Pine Street. Sponsored by Swingin’ Bears Square Dance Club. $6; nondancers free. Refreshments. FMI: Sue Corning 743-7176, Dan Ames, 357-5419, Eleanor Herrick 782-4050.

South Paris, Monday, June 15: Family story hour, 3:45 p.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994.West Paris, Friday,

River Valley area

Dixfield, Monday, June 8: Preschool story time, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.

Rumford, Wednesday, June 10: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 6 p.m., American Legion, 184 Congress St.

Mexico, Saturday, June 13: Book, Bake and Bargain sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., outside the Library and Town Hall, inside Town Hall if raining. FMI: 364-3281 or www.mexico.lib.me.us.

Dixfield, Monday, June 15: Preschool story time, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.

Lewiston area

Auburn, Monday, June 8: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, 14 Great Falls Plaza.

Lewiston, Monday, June 8: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Monday, June 8: Art Fun, 10:30 a.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. This program takes place every Monday and Thursday. Children will hear a story, and then do an art project. Space is limited, call the library at 513-3133 or come in to reserve a spot. FMI: 513-3133, [email protected], www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Monday, June 8: All-ages storytime, 6:30 p.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. No preregistration necessary. FMI: 513-3133, [email protected], www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Monday, June 8: Kids’ Cooking Club, 4 p.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 7-14. Attendance is limited to eight, so call the children’s department to sign up. FMI: 513-3133, [email protected], www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Tuesday, June 9: Preschool Storytime, 10 a.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 2 to 5. No preregistration necessary. FMI: 513-3133, [email protected], www.lplonline.org/kids.

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

Lewiston, Wednesday, June 10: Reading Dog, 5:30 p.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Call the library to reserve a 5 or 10 minute spot. FMI: 513-3133, [email protected], www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Wednesday, June 10: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main Main St.

Greene, Thursday, June 11: Erica Brown and The Bluegrass Connection, 7 p.m., Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. Free. FMI: 946-5311.

Lewiston, Thursday, June 11: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Thursday, June 11: Art Fun with Molly, 10:30 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Space limited. Call 513-3133 or visit to reserve spot.

Winthrop, Thursday, June 11: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., St. Francis Church, 10 Lake St., Route 133.

Auburn, Friday, June 12: Cancer survivor recognition lap for American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life, 6 p.m., Edward Little High School’s track. No cost. To register: Megan Barrett 373-3704.

Auburn, Friday, June 12: Relay for Life’s luminaria ceremony, 9:30 p.m., Edward Little High School’s track. Contributions in memory of those lost to cancer or in honor of survivors, call American Cancer Society 1-800-ACS-2345. FMI: www.relayforlife.org/androscogginme.

Greene, Friday, June 12: Erica Brown and The Bluegrass Connection, 2 and 7 p.m., Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. Free. FMI: 946-5311.

Lewiston, Friday, June 12: Baby time story time for ages 0-2, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Friday, June 12: L-A Senior College Food for Thought luncheon: “Structure of the Atom” with Hugh Keene, noon, USN/L-A College. Advance $7, $8 at door. Reservations by noon June 11 at 753-6510.

Sabattus, Friday and Saturday, June 12-13: 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.

Gray, Saturday, June 13: Fly Tying and Fly Casting with Trout Unlimited, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. FMI: 657-4977

Lewiston, Saturday, June 13: Reading Dog program, noon, Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. To reserve a spot to read to a dog, call 513-3133. FMI: www.lplonline.org/kids.

Mechanic Falls, Saturday, June 13: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Our Lady of Ransom Church, Elm Street. Light luncheon. Table rentals $15 or 2/$25. Sponsored by Ladies Guild. FMI: Josie Hebert 345-3274.

New Gloucester, Saturday, June 13: Sharpening woodworking tools workshop, 9 a.m. to noon, Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26. $25. Preregistration required. FMI: 926-4597.

New Gloucester, Saturday, June 13: R & R Spinners demonstration, 10 a.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26. Free and open to public. FMI: 926-4597.

Sabattus, Saturday, June 13: Bean and casserole supper and dancing, 5 p.m., Jacques Cartier Club, Wales Road. Supper $6, dance $5, both $10. Open to public. FMI: 375-4850.

Auburn, Sunday, June 14: Pancake breakfast, 6:30-11:30 a.m., Festival Plaza, downtown. $5. Tickets at Shaw’s and Hannaford. Rain or shine. FMI: 786-2061.

Auburn, Sunday, June 14: Book signing by Bobbi LaChance, 11:30 a.m., High Street Congregational UCC.

Lewiston, Sunday, June 14: Dance with music by Wild Horse, 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $8, ages 21 and over. FMI: 784-0389.

Auburn, Monday, June 15: Summer Reading program kick-off concert by The Swampdonkeys, 6-7:30 p.m., Library, 49 Spring St. Refreshments. Bring blanket.

Lewiston, Monday, June 15: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 30 Main St.

Lewiston, Monday, June 15: Art Fun program, 10:30 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Space limited, call 513-3133 or visit to sign up.

Lewiston, Monday, June 15: Kids’ cooking club for ages 7-14, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Space limited, call 513-3133 to sign up.

Lewiston, Monday, June 15: All-ages story time, 6:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org/kids.