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

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.

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.

Farmington, Friday, June 19: Folk and bluegrass musician Ruth Hill performance, 7 p.m., Merrill Hall’s Nordica Auditorium at the University of Maine at Farmington. Benefits Sexual Assault Victims Emergency Services. $10 Tickets at the SAVES office at 227 Main St., 2nd Floor, Farmington. Tickets will also be available at the door. 778-9522 or visit SAVES’ Web site at www.savesrapecrisis.org.

Starks, Friday, June 19: Thrift Store closing sale, 3-6 p.m., Route 43 and Chicken Street. Clothing and shoes 50 cents, other items reduced.

Chesterville, Saturday, June 20: Public baked bean supper, 4 to 6 p.m., Chesterville Grange. Cost: Adults $7, Children $3.

East Wilton, Saturday, June 20: Public baked bean supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., the new Harland Harnden Masonic Lodge Building, 70 Bryant Rd. Cost: Adults $8, children under 12 $5. All proceeds will benefit the Building Fund. FMI: Alvin McDonald at 645-2190.

Livermore, Saturday, June 20: The Jay, Livermore, Livermore Falls Chamber of Commerce’s Second Annual Golf Tournament, Maple Lane Golf Course, 295 Maple Lane. Fundraiser for scholarships to Jay and Livermore Falls High School seniors. Rain date June 21. FMI: Michelle at 897-3102 or the chamber office at 897-6755.

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

Rangeley, Saturday and Sunday, June 20-21: Residents’ yard sale, 9 a.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. Sunday, in front of Rangeley Town House, 14 School St.

Starks, Saturday, June 20: Thrift Store closing sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Route 43 and Chicken Street. Clothing and shoes 50 cents, other items reduced.

Strong, Saturday, June 20: Food sale, 9 a.m., Methodist Church. Benefit of Oppalunski Chapter No. 125 Order Eastern Star.

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.

Livermore Falls, Sunday, June 21: Noel Rose performing, 9:30 a.m. morning service, Emmanuel Assembly of God.

North Livermore, Sunday, June 21: Music in the Meeting House with Jerry Ellis, 9 a.m., North Livermore Baptist Church. FMI or directions: 897-5377 or 897-6951.

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.

Livermore Falls, Wednesday, June 24: Stained Glass concert, 6-8 p.m., downtown Gazebo.

Livermore Falls, Thursday, June 25: Nickles & Dimes Concert, 6 to 8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo, downtown.

Kingfield, Saturday, June 27: Kingfield POPS Road Jam 10K Road Race and Kids Fun Walk, 9 a.m. and 9:30 a.m., starting and ending at Knapp Brothers, Depot Street. Preregistration by June 15, $20 for 10K, $15 for kids run. FMI: Lorna Nichols 778-4215 or [email protected].

Turner, Friday, June 26: Cookbook tasting supper, 4:30-6:30 p.m., GAR Hall, Route 219. Donations. Sponsored by North Turner Presbyterian Church.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, June 27: Off the Hill concert, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo, downtown.

New Sharon, Saturday, June 27: Book sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Jim Ditzler Memorial Library. Paperbacks 25 cents/$3 bag, hardcovers 50 cents/$6 bag, craft magazines 12 for $1. Benefits library programs.

Livermore Falls, Monday, June 29: Glory Bound (Terry Moore) Concert, 6 to 8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo, downtown.

Oxford Hills area

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.

Bolsters Mills, Saturday, June 20: Chicken pie supper, first seating 5 p.m., second seating 6 p.m., third seating to follow as needed, Bolsters Mills United Methodist Church. Cost: Adults $7, children under age of 12 $3. Reservations accepted on Saturday between 9 a.m. and noon by confirmation. Do not leave a message. FMI: 583-9024.

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.

Oxford, Saturday, June 20: Chinese auction/bake sale, bidding from 11 a.m. to 12:50 p.m., auction begins at 1 p.m., Oxford Rec Center. All proceeds benefit ACS Relay for Life of Oxford Hills. 50/50 raffle. Held by the KeyBank team.

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.

Waterford, Saturday, June 20: Family Fun Day, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Camp Wigwam, 57 Bear Pond Road. $10, 6-17 years old $5, 5 and under free. BBQ, crafts, climbing wall, games and silent auction. Special drawing for children who bring a new unwrapped birthday gift for a girl or boy age 8 and up. Benefits Camp To Belong Maine. Tickets and FMI: 780-5868 or www.camptobelongmaine.org.

South Paris, Monday, June 22: Story time for ages 7-9: “Beatrice’s Goat,” 1 p.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. Free. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Hebron, Tuesday, June 23: Dessert and tea buffet, 6-8 p.m., Greenwood Mountain Inn. $7. Tour of inn, poetry, music. Benefits Historical Society. RSVP: 966-2233.

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.

Norway, Tuesday, June 23: “Views from a Bard,” participants will have opportunities to learn about Shakespeare through a variety of methods, 7 p.m., Norway Memorial Library. Presented by Cynthia Reedy. Free and open to the public. FMI: the library 743-5309, www.norway.lib.me.us, or find the library on Facebook.

Bridgton, Wednesday, June 24: Brown bag lunch series: author Lois Lowry, noon-1 p.m., municipal complex basement. Free. FMI: 647-2389.

South Paris, Wednesday, June 24: Reading group: American Psycho, 7 p.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. Books available at library. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Harrison, Thursday-Sunday, June 25-28: Lake Region Community Theatre’s Production of “My Fair Lady,” 8 p.m. June 25-27, 2 p.m. June 28, Deertrees Theatre and Cultural Arts Center. Tickets: Adults $15, children 12 and under $12. 647-3957, 693-5000 and 583-6747.

Norway, Thursday through Saturday, June 25-27: Three-act comedy “Never Too Late” by Oxford Hills Music and Performing Arts Association, 8 p.m., Grange, 15 Whitman St. $10, seniors and under 12 $8. Tickets at Books N Things, Main Street, 739-6200. FMI: www.ohmpaa.org.

South Paris, Thursday, June 25: Story time for kids up to 7 years old: “The Wind’s Garden,” 10 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. Free. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

South Paris, Friday, June 26: Baked bean supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., First Congregational Church. Sponsored by the Ladies Circle. Cost: Adults $6, under 12 $3.

South Paris, Friday, June 26: Learn about the sun for ages 9-13 with speaker Jim Chandler, 1 p.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. Free. Register at 743-6994. FMI: [email protected].

Bethel, Saturday, June 27: Auction and yard sale, yard sale starts at 8 a.m., auction preview 5:30 p.m., starts at 6:30 p.m., Telstar Regional High School. To donate items, call 875-2364.

Norway, Saturday, June 27: Karaoke with DJ’s The Old Crows, 7-11 p.m., American Legion Post 82. $6. Food available.

South Paris, Saturday, June 27: Summer salad supper with ham and turkey, 5-6:30 p.m., Deering Memorial Methodist Church, 39 Main St. $7, under 12 $3. Homemade ice cream with fresh strawberries. Parking behind Library and Town Office.

South Paris, Saturday, June 27: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. $5. Lunch counter open.

Norway, Sunday, June 28: Oxford Hills Music and Performing Arts Association presents “Never Too Late,” 2 p.m., Grange, 15 Whitman St. $10, seniors and under 12 $8. Tickets at Books N Things, Main Street, 739-6200. FMI: www.ohmpaa.org.

River Valley area

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.

Bethel, Saturday, June 27: Auction and yard sale, yard sale starts at 8 a.m., auction preview 5:30 p.m., starts at 6:30 p.m., Telstar Regional High School. To donate items, call 875-2364.

Dixfield, Saturday, June 27: Summer Breeze auction, craft and food fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Church of the Nazarene, 171 Weld St. Tables $15. Benefits kitchen renovation. FMI: 562-7828.

Rumford, Saturday, June 27: River Valley Rotary Club road race/walks, registration starts at 7:30 a.m., children’s fun run 8 a.m., 5k and 10k 9 a.m., Black Mountain, 39 Glover Road. Fun fun $5, road race $15 in advance, $20 day of race. T-shirts for first 50 registrants.

Lewiston area

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.

Auburn, Friday, June 19: Fundraising event with music and dancing, doors open at 8 p.m., Club Texas, Center Street. Sponsored by Jane Saucier and team Perky Previvors. Benefits Breast Cancer 3-Day.

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.

Lisbon, Friday, June 19: Stuffed peppers supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., VFW Post 9459. $6, under 10 $3. FMI: 353-2153.

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.

Lewiston, Saturday, June 20: Clean Sweep garage sale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Bates College, Underhill Arena, 145 Russell St. Open to public. Benefits local nonprofit organizations and the environment. FMI: Julie Rosenbach 786-8367 or [email protected].

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.

Pownal, Sunday, June 21: Speaker: Carol Driscoll, director of The Carving Studio in Vermont, 2 p.m., June LaCombe Sculpture Exhibition. Open gallery and gardens Sundays from 2 to 4 p.m. For a full listing of events and information: www.junelacombesculpture.com, 688-4468, [email protected].

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.

Hebron, Tuesday, June 23: Dessert and tea buffet, 6-8 p.m., Greenwood Mountain Inn. $7. Tour of inn, poetry, music. Benefits Historical Society. RSVP: 966-2233.

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.

Auburn, Wednesday, June 24: Auburn Community Band: “Forgotten But Unforgettable,” 7-8:15 p.m., Festival Plaza, Main Street, rain location: Hilton Garden Inn. Free. FMI: 333-6601, ext. 2108, or www.auburncommunityband.com.

Auburn, Wednesday, June 24: BBQ chicken supper, 4:30 to 7 p.m., American Legion No. 153 Auxiliary, 71 S. Main St. Cost: Adults $7, children 12 and under $3. Car side to go available. Benefits veterans. Salads, hamburgers, strawberry shortcake. FMI: 782-1118.

Lewiston, Wednesday, June 24: American Red Cross blood drive, noon-7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

New Gloucester, Wednesday, June 24: Maine Festival of American Music: Ragtime-American Originals, 7 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Meetinghouse, Route 26. $25, seniors $20, students 21 and under free. FMI: 926-4597 or www.shaker.lib.me.us.

Durham, Thursday, June 25: American Red Cross blood drive, 1 to 6 p.m., Durham Fire Department, 615 Hallowell Road.

Greene, Thursday, June 25: Vocalist Mary Murphy, 7 p.m., Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. Free. Air-conditioned auditorium. FMI: 946-5311.

Lewiston, Thursday, June 25: Art Fun, 10:30 a.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Space is limited, call the library or come in to reserve a spot. FMI: 513-3133, [email protected], www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Thursday, June 25: Conjuring Carroll Magic Show, 10 a.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 6 and up. Tickets available beginning June 11 in the Children’s Department. FMI: 513-3133, [email protected], www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Thursday, June 25: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

New Gloucester, Thursday, June 25: 34th Annual New Gloucester Strawberry Festival, 6 to 8 p.m., the Congregational Church Vestry, Gloucester Hill Road (just off Rte. 231). Hosted by members and friends of the New Gloucester Historical Society.

New Gloucester, Thursday, June 25: Maine Festival of American Music: In the Shaker Tradition, 7 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Meetinghouse, Route 26. $25, seniors $20, students 21 and under free. FMI: 926-4597 or www.shaker.lib.me.us.

Sabattus, Friday and Saturday, June 25-26: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dominican Convent, 61 Lisbon Road. Benefits Loaves & Fishes. FMI: Kathy 375-8399 or 212-7674.

Greene, Friday, June 26: Vocalist Mary Murphy, 2 and 7 p.m., Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. Free. Air-conditioned auditorium. FMI: 946-5311.

Lewiston, Friday, June 26: Baby time story time for ages up to 2, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 513-3133, [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lisbon, Friday, June 26: Ham dinner, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall, 27 Village St. $7, 12 and under $3.50, preschool free. Sponsored by Nina Rebekah Lodge #86 and Sabattus River Lodge #21.

Lisbon, Friday, June 26: Buffet supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., VFW Post 9459. $6, under 10 $3. FMI: 353-2153.

Turner, Friday, June 26: Cookbook tasting supper, 4:30-6:30 p.m., GAR Hall, Route 219. Donations. Sponsored by North Turner Presbyterian Church.

Auburn, Saturday, June 27: 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 is available. FMI and to order: 782-7517.

Gray, Saturday, June 27: Summer Wildlife Days: Trails End Taxidermy, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. Regular admission. FMI: 657-4977 or www.mainewildlifepark.com.

Gray, Saturday, June 27: Bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m., First Congregational Church, Route 115. $7, under 12 $3. Handicapped accessible. FMI: 657-4279 or 657-3279.

Lisbon, Saturday, June 27: Indoor yard sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., VFW Post 9459. FMI: 353-2152.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, June 27: Bean and ham supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Lisbon Methodist Church, School Street. $6, 6-12 years $3, 5 and under free. FMI: 353-8951.

Litchfield, Saturday, June 27: Lawn sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., American Legion Post 181, 233 Plains Road. Blue Grass music. Lunch at 11 a.m. for $3.50.

New Gloucester, Saturday, June 27: Guided nature hike, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30-4 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26. Reserve at 926-4597 or usshakers.aol.com.

New Gloucester, Saturday, June 27: Maine Festival of American Music: Celebrating Chadwick, 7 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Meetinghouse, Route 26. $25, seniors $20, students 21 and under free. FMI: 926-4597 or www.shaker.lib.me.us.

Poland, Saturday, June 27: Strawberry festival, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Poland Spring Inn. Benefits Poland Community Church. FMI: Althea Willy 998-2535.

Lewiston, Sunday, June 28: Dance with music by Clary Hill, 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $8. FMI: 784-0389.

Lewiston, Monday, June 29: Kids’ Cooking Club, 4 p.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 7-14. Attendance limited to 8, please call to reserve a spot. FMI: 513-3133, [email protected], www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Monday, June 29: 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 29: 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 29: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.