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, Tuesday, June 30: Silver & Gold concert, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo, downtown.
North Livermore, Tuesday, June 30: Noah’s Ark and All of God’s Creatures; a Family Event, 6 to 8:15 p.m., North Livermore Baptist Church. Featuring, Rob White “The Snake Man”, snacks, crafts, a movie for the adults, and a visit from Noah himself. FMI or directions: call 897-5377 or 897-6951.
Livermore Falls, Wednesday, July 1: Stained Glass concert, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo, downtown.

Farmington, Friday, July 3: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-6 p.m., Franklin Memorial Hospital, 1 Hospital Dr.

East Wilton, Friday, July 3: First Friday Bake Sale, 4:30 to 8 p.m., Wilson Grange #321, across from Shelly’s Hometown Market. Benefits the grange. Cakes, cookies, cupcakes, pies and all sorts of goodies will be served in the hall and available for take out. FMI or on how to volunteer: call Chris Krauss 645-2400.
Jay, Friday, July 3: Independence Day festivities: parade, 5 p.m., Main Street; chicken barbecue following at VFW, Jewell Street; fireworks at sunset, Spruce Mountain Ski Slope.
Rangeley, Saturday, July 4: Auction, 10 a.m., Rangeley Lakes Region Logging Museum, Rt. 16. Certificates, ski and golf passes, homemade pies, folk art, and more. FMI: 864-5595.

North Livermore, Sunday, July 5: Music in the Meeting House: Mitch Thomas, 9 a.m., North Livermore Baptist Church. Service at 9:30 a.m.

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

Farmington, Tuesday, July 7: “Music on Main” Get Down Downtown, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Meeting House Gazebo, downtown Farmington. Seminole Wind will be performing.

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, July 7: Silver & Gold Concert, 6 to 8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo, downtown.

Phillips, Tuesday, July 7: American Red Cross blood drive, 2-6:30 p.m., American Legion, 15 Depot Road.

Livermore Falls, Wednesday, July 8: Stained Glass concert, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo, downtown.
Livermore Falls, Thursday, July 9: Nickles & Dimes Concert, 6 to 8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo, downtown.
Farmington, Saturday, July 11: Bean and casserole supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church.
Livermore Falls, Saturday, July 11: Off the Hill concert, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo, downtown.
North Jay, Saturday, July 11: North Jay Day, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Grange #10. Food and craft sale. Fire Station open for tours and displays. Quilt show at Bartlett Memorial Methodist Church, Rt. 17.
North Jay, Saturday, July 11: Bean supper with music, 4-6 p.m., Grange #10. $7, 10 and under $3. FMI: 645-2910, 645-4628, 645-2217.

Oxford Hills area
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.
Norway, Wednesday, July 1: Book discussion: “A Thousand Acres”, 7 p.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI:743-5309 or norlib@norway.lib.me.us.
Paris, Wednesday, July 1: Little Red Wagon troupe from UNH performs “The Fisherman and his Wife”, 10 a.m., Moore Park. Free. Rain location: Paris Public School on High Street.
Paris, Wednesday, July 1: Mac McHale and Old Time Radio Gang Concert, 6 p.m., Moore Park. The fire station on Western Avenue will be the rain location. Free. Bring a chair or blanket.
East Hebron, Wednesday, July 1: Presentation by the Drama Ministry Team, 7 p.m., East Hebron Baptist Church, 215 Bryant Rd. Members of the group are students at Bob Jones University in Greenville, South Carolina. The program will feature an original drama “When I Surveyed the Wondrous Cross.”
Norway, Thursday, July 2: Reading program for grades 2-6: musician and theater artist Katey Branch, 2-3 p.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.
Oxford, Thursday, July 2: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., American Legion Post 112, 112 King St.
Otisfield, Saturday, July 4: Otisfield Fourth of July Parade, breakfast at the Spurrs Corner Church from 7 to 9 a.m., parade set up at 9 a.m., south of Spurrs Corner Fire Station, Rte. 121 in Cutler’s Field. Parade starts at 10 a.m. and leads to the fire station, where the fun continues. Theme: A Family Fourth. Bake Sale, items for sale are welcomed and there are two pie contests. Pies will be sold to raise funds for the Kerry Grover Memorial Funds. Pie donations to raise funds do not have to be submitted in either contest, FMI Geroge Galarneau 890-4674. FMI: Pat Dyer-Haggerty 627-6950 or Joanie Jacobs 539-9969.
Paris, Saturday, July 4: Old Fashion Bean Supper, 5 p.m., First Baptist Church of Paris, Paris Hill. 10% of proceeds go to local food pantry. Sponsored by the First Baptist Church and the Senior Social Center.
Paris, July 4: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Hall. $5. Lunch counter open.

Fryeburg, Tuesday, July 7: Concert Supper, 5 p.m., Fryeburg New Church, 12 Oxford St. Adults $7, children $4. Concert follows at Bradley Park at 7 p.m. FMI: Sally, 935-2546.

Harrison, Tuesday, July 7: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-7 p.m., United Parish Congregational, Main Street.
Norway, Tuesday, July 7: Reading program for grades 1-6: mural painting with Nikki Millonzi, 2-3 p.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.
Otisfield, Tuesday, July 7: Otisfield Food Pantry Open, 10 a.m. to noon, Spurrs Corner Church, Rte. 121. FMI: 583-4780, 627-4329.

Oxford, Tuesday, July 7: The 195th Army National Guard Bank performs as a “Concert in the Park”, 6:30 p.m., The Anderson-Staples American Legion Post 112, Rte. 121 and Skeetfield Road. Rain or shine. Refreshments available. FMI: Ted Heidrich, 539-4102.

North Waterford, Tuesday, July 7: Public Supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., North Waterford Congregational Church, 5 Kezars Road (off routes 35 and 37, opposite Melby’s Market). Cost: Adults $7, children under 12 $3.50.
South Paris, Thursday, July 9: The Sisters in Rhythm Concert, 7 p.m., doors open 6:30 p.m., Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School, Rte. 26. Sponsored by the Art Moves Dance Project during Norway Art Festival. Tickets on sale at Books’ n’ Things in Norway. Cost: $10, available at the door for $12. Seating is general admission. Plenty of room for dancing. FMI: 743-5569.

Bethel, Wednesday, July 8: American Red Cross blood drive, 2-7 p.m., Telstar High School, 284 Walkers Mills Road.

Bridgton, Wednesday, July 8: Brown Bag Lunch: Rain Forest Tribe with Carol Madsen, 12-1 p.m., Municipal complex basement. Free. FMI: George Bradt 647-2389.
Bridgton, Friday, July 10: American Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Howell Laboratories, 188 Harrison Road.
Lovell, Saturday, July 11: Sarah Sawin and Brian Whiton concert, 7:30 p.m., The Brick Church for the Performing Arts, Christian Hill Road. FMI: www.lovellbrickchurch.org.
Norway, Friday, July 10: Used book sale, 4-7 p.m., Grange Hall, Whitman St. Sponsored by Friends of Norway Memorial Library.
Bridgton, Saturday and Sunday, July 11-12: Chickadee Quilters quilt show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Stevens Brook Elementary School, off Rt. 302. $5 Donation.
Norway, Saturday, July 11: Used book sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Grange Hall, Whitman St. Sponsored by Friends of Norway Memorial Library.
Norway, Saturday, July 11: Quilt show and lobster lunch, show 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., lunch 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Second Congregational Church, UCC, 205 Main St.
Otisfield, Saturday, July 11: Flamingos & Fleas sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Community Center, Rt. 121. Benefits area students’ scholarship fund. FMI: Deb 539-4619 or Vicky 627-7133.
Paris, Saturday, July 11: Yard sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., First Congregational Church, 17 East Main St. To donate items, call 743-2437.
Paris, Saturday, July 11: Red White and Blue supper and dance, supper 5-6 p.m., dance 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church St. Supper $7, dance $5. Lunch counter open.
Paris, Saturday, July 11: Square dance and ice cream social, 7-10 p.m., Oxford Hills Middle School, Pine Street. $6, non-dancers free. Casual dress. Sponsored by Swingin’ Bears Square Dance Club. FMI: Sue 743-7176, Dan 357-5419 or Eleanor 782-4050.
Paris, Wednesday, July 8: Rick Adam and Red’s Recycle-O-Rama, 10 a.m. Moore Park. Free. Rain location Fire Station, Western Ave.

Paris, Wednesday, July 8: Dave Rowe Trio, 6 p.m., Moore Park. Free. Rain location Fire Station, Western Ave.

Paris, Wednesday, July 8: Banjo Club concert, 7 p.m., Memorial United Methodist Church, corner of Main and Church Streets. $8, seniors $6, under 12 free. Benefits restoration of the tower on the church. Parking behind Library. FMI: 743-9792.

River Valley area

Bethel, Wednesday, July 8: American Red Cross blood drive, 2-7 p.m., Telstar High School, 284 Walkers Mills Road.
Rumford, Saturday, July 11: Classic car and motorcycle display, 12-4 p.m., Eagles Aerie #1248. Music with Noel & Don at 1 p.m. Benefits Maine breast cancer patients. FMI: Matt 364-8063 or 513-2253.
Rumford, Saturday, July 11: Sock Hop with State Eagles DJ John Huard, 8 p.m. to midnight, Eagles Aerie #1248. $5. Raffles, 50/50. Tickets at Hannaford and Eagles Club. FMI: Matt 364-8063 or 513-2253.

Lewiston area

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.
Hebron, Wednesday, July 1: Presentation by the Drama Ministry Team, 7 p.m., East Hebron Baptist Church, 215 Bryant Rd. Members of the group are students at Bob Jones University in Greenville, South Carolina. The program will feature an original drama “When I Surveyed the Wondrous Cross.”
Lewiston, Wednesday, July 1: American Red Cross Blood Drive, 12 to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Casco, Thursday, July 2: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-5 p.m., Point Sebago, 261 Point Sebago Road.

Lewiston, Thursday, July 2: American Red Cross Blood Drive, 12 to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Monday, July 6: American Red Cross Blood Drive, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Auburn, Tuesday, July 7: Preschool story time, 10 a.m, Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 3 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Tuesday, July 7: American Red Cross Blood Drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Auburn, Wednesday, July 8: Auburn Community Band: “Music from Around the World”, 7-8:15 p.m., Festival Plaza, Main St. Free. Bring chair. Rain location Hilton Garden Inn. FMI: 333-6601 ext. 2108 or www.auburncommunityband.com.

Casco, Wednesday, July 8: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-7 p.m., Casco Fire and Rescue, Route 121.

Lewiston, Wednesday, July 8: Computer lab for senior citizens, 1-3 p.m., Library, 200 Lisbon St. Free.

Lewiston, Wednesday, July 8: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.
Auburn, Thursday, July 9: Scrapbooking Workshop, 9:30 to 10:15 a.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Kids in grades two through six. Bring several photos or magazine pictures that illustrate something about you. Other materials provided. Registration is required. FMI and to register: 333-6640 ext. 3, www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Thursday, July 9: American Red Cross Blood Drive, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Auburn Mall, 550 Center St.

Lewiston, Thursday, July 9: American Red Cross Blood Drive, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.
Lewiston, Thursday, July 9: Children’s Performer Marcus Gale, 10 a.m., Callahan Hall, Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Free. FMI: 513-3133.
Auburn, Friday, July 10: Barbecue fundraiser, 4-8 p.m., Christ Temple Church of God in Christ, Route 4. Hamburger or hot dog $5, chicken or rib $7.50. Benefits building repair. FMI: 782-4527.

Sabattus, Friday and Saturday, July 10-11: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dominican Convent, 61 Lisbon Road. Benefits Loaves & Fishes. FMI: Kathy 375-8399.
Auburn, Saturday, July 11: Barbecue fundraiser, 12-8 p.m., Christ Temple Church of God in Christ, Route 4. Hamburger or hot dog $5, chicken or rib $7.50. Benefits building repair. FMI: 782-4527.
Casco, Saturday, July 11: Flea market and auction, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Casco Village Church, UCC, Rt. 121. Rain date July 18.
Gray, Saturday, July 11: Summer Wildlife Days: Wear Your PJ’s Night, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. Regular admission. FMI: 657-4977 or www.mainewildlifepark.com.

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