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

Farmington, Friday, June 12: Karaoke/Dance Night, 8 p.m. to midnight, Farmington Elks Lodge. Featuring Dreamin’ Big. Tickets: $5 each; may be purchased at Madore’s Market. FMI: 778-6761.

Farmington, Saturday, June 13: Bean supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Trinity UMC.

Farmington, Saturday, June 13: Peter H. Sturtevant tribute concert, 7 p.m., Nordica Auditorium. Donations benefit the Peter Sturtevant scholarship fund for musicians.

Farmington, Saturday and Sunday, June 13-14: Franklin County 4-H Fair, throughout the day, Fairgrounds. Free admission. FMI: Judy 778-4650 or 1-800-287-1478.

Farmington, Saturday, June 13: Franklin County 4-H Leaders Association auction, 7 p.m., preview 6 p.m., Fairgrounds, Starbird Building.

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

Salem, Saturday, June 13: The Narrow Gauge Strings performance, 7 p.m., Salem Community Building. Refreshments will be on sale and a donation box will be at the door.

Wilton, Saturday, June 13: Easy mainstream square dance hosted by Friendship Squares, 6:30 to 10 p.m., Cushing School. With Walter Bull as caller and Carol Stewart as cuer. Casual attire. All are welcome.

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

Farmington, Tuesday, June 16: “Music on Main,” 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Meeting House Gazebo, downtown Farmington. Music by Arizona Rose. Bring your lunch and a chair. Weather permitting. FMI: 778-3424 or 778-3900, [email protected].

Farmington, Tuesday, June 16: Mt. Blue Curtain Raisers Improv Comedy Laughs Into Summer, 7:30 p.m., Lincoln Auditorium, UMF campus. FMI: Mt. Blue Curtain Raisers Comedy Troupe Artistic Director, Dan Ryder, at [email protected] or 778-03561.

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, June 16: Silver & Gold concert, 6 to 8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo, downtown.

Wilton, Tuesday, June 16: Foothills Land Conservancy celebration of Wilson Lake headwater purchase, 7 p.m., Wilton Academy Hill School cafeteria. FMI: Nancy Prince, 645-4027.

Wilton, Tuesday, June 16: Free public ham supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., The First Congregational Church, UCC, Main Street. Donations will be accepted.

Livermore Falls, Wednesday, June 17: Stained Glass in concert, 6-8 p.m., downtown Gazebo.

Livermore Falls, Thursday, June 18: Mojo Mama’s Concert, 6 to 8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo, downtown.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, June 20: The Black Mountain Hobo’s (Helena Starr & Co.), 6 to 8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo, downtown.

Farmington, Sunday, June 21: Father’s Day breakfast, 7-10:30 a.m., Elks Lodge. Dads free, others $6, under 10 $3. Sponsored by Emblem Club #460. FMI: Kristal 645-9455.

Livermore Falls, Monday, June 22: Glory Bound (Terry Moore) Concert, 6 to 8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo, downtown.

Farmington, Tuesday, June 23: “Music on Main” Get Down Downtown, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Meeting House Gazebo, downtown Farmington. “Off the Hill” will perform. Bring your lunch and a chair. Weather permitting. FMI: 778-3424, 778-3900, [email protected].

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, June 23: Barry Wood Concert, 6 to 8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo, downtown.

Oxford Hills area

Bethel, Friday, June 12: Telstar Middle School presents the 2nd Annual TMS Film Festival, 6 p.m., Telstar Auditorium. Several short films by students in film and other academic classes at TMS. Free and donations accepted at the door to benefit the TMS film program. FMI: Melissa Prescott, 824-2136, ext. 228, [email protected].

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

Canton, Saturday, June 13: Bottle drive/car wash, 8 a.m. to noon, Canton Fire Station. Proceeds go to T.W. Kelley Middle School’s 2010 field trip.

Hebron, Saturday, June 13: Yard sale and bake sale to benefit Hebron Historical Society , 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., The Greenwood Mountain Inn, Greenwood Mountain Road. Rain date June 20. To donate items please call Robert Swift 966-1076. FMI: Bruce Conant 966-2177.

Bryant Pond, Saturday, June 13: Oxford County Republican Committee yard sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., George Hooper’s farm, Rte. 26, just north of the ball field. FMI: 665-2970 or 824-2407.

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

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

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.

Lovell, Sunday, June 14: Breakfast by the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, 8 a.m., Lovell VFW Hall. Cost: $6, children under 12 $3.

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

Otisfield, Tuesday, June 16: Otisfield Food Pantry Open, 10 a.m. to noon, Spurrs Corner Church, Rte. 121. FMI: 583-4780 or 627-4329.

Bridgton, Wednesday, June 17: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Masonic Hall, Harrison Road.

Bridgton, Wednesday, June 17: Oscar Mokeme kicks off a series of 11 Brown Bag Lunches and lectures, noon, basement of Bridgton’s Municipal complex. Free, handicap accessible. Bring a lunch. If you have had an interesting life experience you’d like to share informally please e-mail details to one of the co-organizers: [email protected], or [email protected].

Norway, Thursday through Sunday, June 18-21: “Never Too Late” comedy by Oxford Hills Music and Performing Arts Association, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Norway Grange, 15 Whitman St. $10, seniors and under 12 $8. Tickets at Books N Things, Main Street. FMI: 739-6200 or www.ohmpaa.org.

Lovell, Friday, June 19: Fryeburg Academy Jazz Ensemble, 7:30 p.m., The Brick Church for the Performing Arts, Christian Hill Road. FMI: www.lovellbrickchurch.org.

Paris, Friday, June 19: Chinese auction, doors open at 3 p.m., lunch counter opens at 4:30 p.m., auction starts at 6 p.m., American Legion Hall, Church Street. Sponsored by the A.L. Auxiliary Unit 72. Benefit for parking lot drainage repair.

Bridgton, Saturday, June 20: Flea market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Community Center. FMI: Lorraine 647-3116.

Buckfield, Saturday, June 20: Giant yard sale, 10 a.m., Legion Hall, Rt. 140. To benefit the American Legion and Auxiliary. There will also be a perennial plant sale, bake sale, steamed hot dogs and gingerbread with whipped cream.

Hartford, Saturday, June 20: Little Princess Tea Party, 1-4 p.m., Town Hall, Route 140. $3. Reservations required, space limited. FMI: Arlene 224-7355. Benefits Community Church’s Christian Education programs.

Norway, Saturday, June 20: Bean supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Masonic Lodge, 9 Temple St. $7, under 12 $4. Takeout available. FMI: Ken 739-9672 or 539-4243.

Paris, Saturday, June 20: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. $5 adults. Lunch counter open.

Paris, Monday, June 22: American Red Cross Blood Drive, 1 to 6 p.m., South Paris Baptist Church, 1 Park St.

North Waterford, Tuesday, June 23: Public supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., North Waterford Congregational Church, 5 Kezars Rd. (off Rts. 35 and 37, opposite Melby’s Market). Cost: Adults $7, children under 12 $3.50.

River Valley area

Bethel, Friday, June 12: Telstar Middle School presents the 2nd Annual TMS Film Festival, 6 p.m., Telstar Auditorium. Free and open to the public. Donations accepted at the door to benefit the TMS film program. FMI: Melissa Prescott, Telstar Middle School visual art reacher, 824-2136, ext. 228, [email protected].

Bryant Pond, Saturday, June 13: Oxford County Republican Committee yard sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., George Hooper’s farm, Rte. 26, just north of the ball field. FMI: 665-2970 or 824-2407.

Canton, Saturday, June 13: Bottle drive/car wash, 8 a.m. to noon, Canton Fire Station. Proceeds go to T.W. Kelley Middle School’s 2010 field trip.

Dixfield, Saturday, June 13: Coffee House hosted by Dixfield Congregational Church, 7 to 9 p.m., annex on High Street. Featuring Jim Roy and Jodie Kazregis. Cost: $5, children 12 and under and accompanied by an adult free. Refreshments on sale.

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.

Rumford, Tuesday, June 16: Community Lunch & Learn, noon to 1:30 p.m., lower level Community Room, Rumford Community Home, 11 JF Kennedy Lane. Free. Call 364-7863 to reserve your place. Roland Bussiere, medicare specialist from SeniorsPlus, will present “Understanding Your New Medicare Plan” and answer questions.

Rumford, Saturday, June 20: Spaghetti supper and dance, supper 5-6:30 p.m., dance 7-11 p.m., American Legion. Chinese auction, 50/50. Music by Scott and Cindy Grassette, benefits Mark Hume’s double lung transplant fund.

Lewiston area

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, June 12: Honoring and Retiring the American Flag, 10 a.m., Sabattus Central School. Public invited. If you have a flag that needs to be retired, please drop it off at Sabattus Central School or Sabattus Primary School.

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.

Winthrop, Friday, June 12: Fish chowder luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Winthrop Congregational Church. Cost: $6. Takeouts available. Handicap accessible. Proceeds benefit the church.

Auburn, Saturday, June 13: Garage sale, 10 a.m., Auburn Mall, back entrance of Steve & Barry’s. Benefits Susan G. Komen for a Cure.

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

Hebron, Saturday, June 13: Yard sale and bake sale to benefit Hebron Historical Society , 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., The Greenwood Mountain Inn, Greenwood Mountain Road. Rain date June 20. To donate items please call Robert Swift 966-1076. FMI: Bruce Conant 966-2177.

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.

Monmouth, Saturday, June 13: Stanton Bird Club Field Trip: Birding, 7 a.m., Woodbury Sanctuary. Anyone welcome. The group will car pool from the Promenade Mall parking lot in Lewiston, near Staples, leaving at 7 a.m. and return around 11 a.m. FMI: stantonbirdclub.org or call 933-2266.

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.

Monmouth, Sunday, June 14: Flag Day ceremonies, 1 to 3 p.m., Monmouth Museum, Main St., Rt. 133. Free. Families who have members currently serving in the armed services are asked to call the Monmouth Museum with that person’s name. A flag will be displayed on the grounds the day of the event to represent them. FMI: Jackie Wing 933-2837.

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.

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

Lewiston, Tuesday, June 16: Preschool Storytime, 10 a.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 2 to 5. No preregistration necessary. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Auburn, Wednesday, June 17: Teen Anime Club, 3 p.m., Library Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. Refreshments. FMI: 333-6640, ext. 4 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Wednesday, June 17: “March into Summer” Concert, 7 to 8:15 p.m., Festival Plaza, Main Street. Weather permitting. Free. Rain location at Hilton Garden Inn. Free parking in the garage across the street. Bring lawn chairs. FMI: 333-6601, ext. 2108, or www.auburncommunityband.com.

Lewiston, Wednesday, June 17: American Red Cross blood drive, noon-7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Litchfield, Wednesday, June 17: Field trip to Maurer’s Bog, 8 a.m., Stanton Bird Club. FMI: 933-2266 or stantonbirdclub.org.

Sabattus, Wednesday, June 17: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Town Hall, 190 Middle Road.

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

Lewiston, Thursday, June 18: Art Fun, 10:30 a.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Program takes place Mondays and Thursdays. Space is limited, call the library to make a reservation. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Thursday, June 18: Summer reading begins at the Lewiston Public Library, Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Children commit to reading 2 or more hours per week, and for everyone who participates for five weeks or more a prize will be given. Continues for eight weeks. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Thursday, June 18: Just Us in concert presented by the Franco-American Heritage Center, 7:30 p.m., performance hall, Cedar Street. A benefit concert for the 4th Annual Festival FrancoFun. Admission is $8. Tickets may be purchased by calling at 689-2000 or online. Credit card sales are accepted. Doors open at 7 p.m. FMI on Festival FrancoFun: www.francoamericanheritage.org.

Auburn, Friday, June 19: Teen Open Mic, 6 p.m., Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. Attendees welcome to bring can of food for Good Shepherd Food Pantry.

Lewiston, Friday, June 19: Baby time story time for ages up to 2 years, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 513-3133, [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Friday, June 19: Gallery Talk featuring Kathy Angel Lee, 6:30-7:30 p.m., L/A Arts Gallery 5, 49 Lisbon St. Free, open to public.

Poland, Friday, June 19: The LaClaires bluegrass concert, 7 p.m., Ricker Memorial Library, 1211 Maine St., Route 26. Free, seats limited. Reserve at 998-4390.

Sabattus, Friday and Saturday, June 19-20: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dominican Convent, 61 Lisbon Road. FMI: Kathy 375-8399 or 212-7674.

Auburn, Saturday, June 20: Pulled pork dinner, 5-6:30 p.m., Grace Lutheran Church, 757 Summer St. $7, 5 and under $3. Eat in or take out. Benefits Doug Adell who needs a double lung transplant.

Bowdoin, Saturday, June 20: Annual Strawberry Festival, 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., West Bowdoin Parish Hall. Donations: Adults $7, children 12 and under $3, pre-school free. Sponsored by West Bowdoin Baptist Church.

Buckfield, Saturday, June 20: Giant yard sale, 10 a.m., Legion Hall, Route 140. To benefit the American Legion and Auxiliary. There will also be a perennial plant sale, bake sale, steamed hot dogs and gingerbread with whipped cream.

Gray, Saturday, June 20: Fish and Wildlife Day, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. Regular admission. FMI: 657-4977 or www.mainewildlifepark.com.

New Gloucester, Saturday, June 20: Bean and casserole supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Grange, Sabbathday Road, off Route 26. $7, 12 and under $3.

New Gloucester, Saturday, June 20: Sabbathday Lake Grange’s first of the season public smorgasbord supper, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Grange hall, Sabbathday Road, just off Route 26. Tickets: Adults $7, children 12 and younger $3. Hall is handicap accessible.

New Gloucester, Saturday, June 20: Tim Greene demonstrates his blacksmithing skills on an open forge, 10 a.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Rte. 26. Free and open to the public.

North Monmouth, Saturday, June 20: Public pie supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Community Church. $5, family of four $20.

Wales, Saturday, June 20: Yard sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wales Youth Center, next to the Wales Presbyterian Church, Rte. 132 (Pond Road). Sponsored by the Wales Presbyterian Women. Rain or shine. FMI: Alice 375-8382 or Marilyn 375-6604.

Monmouth, Sunday, June 21: Father’s Day dinner pig roast, 4-7 p.m., Monmouth Fish and Game, Route 202. Sponsored by Monmouth Youth Football and Dan’s BBQ. $10, under 12 $5. FMI: Doreen/Marcus 933-9468, Deb 933-2590 or Sandy 513-0668.

Lewiston, Monday, June 22: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Monday, June 22: Kids’ Cooking Club, 4 p.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 7 to 14. Attendance limited to eight, call to reserve a spot. FMI: 513-3133, [email protected], www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Monday, June 22: Art Fun, 10:30 a.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Space is limited, call to reserve a spot. FMI: 513-3133, [email protected], www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Monday, June 22: 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, Tuesday, June 23: Preschool Storytime, 10 a.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 2 to 5. No preregistration necessary. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

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