Check It Out
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 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, j_wells_sr@yahoo.com.
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.
Strong, Friday, June 26: Pierpole Days Festival: chicken barbecue, 4-6 p.m., Beal’s Store. FMI: 684-3198 or 684-2234.
Strong, Friday, June 26: Pierpole Days Festival: parade, 6 p.m., Main Street. FMI: 684-3198 or 684-2234.
Industry, Saturday and Sunday, June 27-28: “Come Meet the Horses” event
with yard sale and raffles, starting at 10 a.m., Double B. Equine
Rescue, 997 West Mills Road, Route 148. FMI: Brenda DuBois 778-6479.
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 info@kingfieldpops.com.
Turner, Friday, June 26: Cookbook tasting supper, 4:30-6:30 p.m., GAR
Hall, Route 219. Donations. Sponsored by North Turner Presbyterian
Church.
Kingfield, Saturday, June 27: Arts festival with live music, 10 a.m. to
4 p.m., downtown. Free admission. Sponsored by Kingfield POPS.
Kingfield, Saturday, June 27: Kingfield POPS concert, gates open at
4:30 p.m., Kennedy Farm. $20 advance, $25 at gate, 17 and under free
with adult. FMI: 778-4215 or info@kingfieldpops.com
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.
Livermore Falls, Tuesday, June 30: Silver & Gold concert, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo, downtown.
Livermore Falls, Wednesday, July 1: Stained Glass concert, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo, downtown.
Livermore Falls, Friday, July 3: Silver & Gold concert, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo, downtown.
Carrabassett Valley, Saturday, July 4: Fourth of July festivities,
starting at noon, town park. Pool open, food, parade, music, fireworks.
Farmington, Saturday, July 4: Homemade strawberry shortcake, 10:30 a.m.
to 12:30 p.m., Pierce House lawn, Main Street. $4. Benefits Old South
First Congregational Church, UCC community service, outreach and youth
programs.
Livermore Falls, Saturday, July 4: The Black Mountain Hobo’s concert, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo, downtown.

Oxford Hills area
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.
Oxford, Tuesday, June 23: Concert in the Park: The Bel Airs, 6:30 p.m.,
Anderson-Staples American Legion Post 112. Rain or shine. Refreshments.
FMI: Ted Heidrich 539-4102.
Bridgton, Wednesday, June 24: Brown bag lunch series: author Lois
Lowry, noon-1 p.m., municipal complex basement. Free. FMI: 647-2389.
Paris, Wednesday, June 24: Reading group: American Psycho, 7 p.m.,
Public Library, 37 Market Square. Books available at library. FMI:
743-6994 or paris.public.library@msln.net.
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.
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 paris.public.library@MSLN.net.
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.
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: paris.public.library@MSLN.net.
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.
Locke Mills, Saturday, June 27: Strawberry festival, 7:30 a.m. until sold out, Union Church. Rain date July 4.
Norway, Saturday, June 27: Karaoke with DJ’s The Old Crows, 7-11 p.m., American Legion Post 82. $6. Food available.
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.
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.
Bridgton, Wednesday, July 1: Brown Bag Lunch: Ellen Chickering talks
about her new opera, noon to 1 p.m., Municipal complex. Free. FMI:
George Bradt 647-2389.
Waterford, Saturday, July 4: Book sale, 8 a.m. to noon, Library lawn, Routes 35 and 37, Keoka Lake. Audio books, videos.

River Valley area
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.
Mexico, Saturday, June 27: Yard and food sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., UCC (Green Church).
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.
Rumford, Saturday, June 27: Dance, 7-11 p.m., Snowshoe Club. Members
and guests welcome. Music by Mike Hinkley and The Legends Band.
Rumford, Saturday, July 4: Bean hole bean supper, 5 p.m., Blazing Star
Lodge, Route 232, Rumford Corner. $6, under 12 $3. Take out available.
Stair chair on back stairs. FMI: Joe Roy 364-4715.

Lewiston area
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 2½ to 5. No preregistration
necessary. FMI: jparis@ci.lewiston.me.us, 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,
jparis@ci.lewiston.me.us, 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.
Lewiston, Thursday, June 25: Magician Conjuring Carroll, 10 a.m.,
Callahan Hall, Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Free. FMI: 513-3133.
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 2½, 10
a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Siblings welcome. FMI:
513-3133, jparis@ci.lewiston.me.us 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.
Monmouth, Friday, June 26: Strawberry shortcake supper and silent
auction, 5-6:30 p.m., East Monmouth Church Vestry, Route 135. $7, 12
and under $3.
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.
Casco, Saturday, June 27: Supper, 5-6 p.m., Village Church, UCC, Route
121. $7, under 12 $4. Sponsored by the Membership Committee.
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.
Lewiston, Saturday, June 27: Somali Independence Day celebration, 7-10
p.m., Multi-Purpose Center, 145 Birch St. Food, music, dancing. Free.
Sponsored by the African Immigrants Association and the city of
Lewiston. FMI: Nasra Sulub 577-7210.
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.
Sabattus, Saturday, June 27: Bean supper and dance, supper 5 p.m.,
dance until 9:30 p.m., Jacques Cartier Club, Wales Road. Supper $6,
dance $5, both $10. Open to public. FMI: 375-4850.
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,
jparis@ci.lewiston.me.us, 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, jparis@ci.lewiston.me.us, 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, jparis@ci.lewiston.me.us,
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.
Lewiston, Tuesday, June 30: Preschool story time for ages 2½-5, 10
a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Siblings welcome. FMI:
513-3133 or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Lewiston, Tuesday, June 30: Family concert of traditional African music
by Godfrey Banda, 11 a.m., Callahan Hall, Public Library, 200 Lisbon
St. Free. Tickets required and available at Children’s Dept. FMI:
513-3133 or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Lewiston, Tuesday, June 30: American Red Cross blood drive, noon-7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.
Auburn, Wednesday, July 1: Teen Anime Club, 3 p.m., Library,
Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. Refreshments. FMI: Sally
333-6640, ext. 4 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.
Auburn, Wednesday, July 1: Auburn Community Band presents “An Evening
of Patriotic Music,” 7-8:15 p.m., Festival Plaza, Main Street. Free.
Rain location: Hilton Garden Inn. Bring lawn chairs. FMI: 333-6601,
ext. 2108, or www.auburncommunityband.com.
Auburn, Thursday, July 2: Messy Art Workshop, 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. and
10:45 to 11:45 a.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Ages 3 to 6.
Registration required. FMI: 333-6640, ext. 3.
www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.
Sabattus, Friday and Saturday, July 3-4: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.,
Dominican Convent, 61 Lisbon Road. Benefits Loaves & Fishes. FMI:
Kathy 375-8399 or 212-7674.
Gray, Saturday, July 4: Summer Wildlife Days: Meet a Live Bald Eagle,
11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. FMI: 657-4977 or
www.mainewildlifepark.com.
Gray, Saturday, July 4: Bean and chop suey upper, 5-6 p.m., American
Legion, 5 Lewiston Road. $7, 5-11 $2.50, under 5 free. Door prizes,
raffles.
Pownal, Saturday, July 4: Bean supper, 4:30-6 p.m., North Pownal United
Methodist Church, 851 Lawrence Road. $6, children $3, under 3 free.
FMI: Nancy 688-4481 or Karen 829-5470.
Lewiston, Sunday, July 5: Dance with music by Steve and The Good Old
Boys, Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. 21 and over $8. FMI:
784-0389.

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