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
Wilton, Friday, July 31: Summer reading program open house, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Public Library. FMI: 645-4831.
Canton, Saturday, Aug. 1: Chicken pie supper, 5 p.m., Ponemah Rebekah Lodge Hall. $7, under 12 $5.
Jay, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 1-2: Yard sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Friends Together Peer Support Center, 70 Main St. Donations accepted until Friday afternoon, no clothes. FMI: 897-1010, Irene 897-3468 or June 897-9984. Jay, Saturday, Aug. 1: Bean and casserole supper, 4-6 p.m., North Jay Grange #10, Routes 4 and 17. $7, 10 and under $3. Dinner music. FMI: 645-4628, 645-2910 or 645-2217.
Livermore Falls, Saturday, Aug. 1: The Black Mountain Hobos concert, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo, downtown.
New Vineyard, Saturday, Aug. 1: Bean supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Strong Beach, Beanies Beach Road, Porter Lake. $6, ages 5-11 $3, under 5 free. Bring salad or dessert to share. Rain location: Forster Building in Strong. Benefits lake activities and environment.
Rangeley, Saturday, Aug. 1: Third Annual Community Lawn Sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Church of Good Shepherd. Tables may be rented for $10. Please contact Shirley at 864-3392 to make the arrangement.
Livermore, Sunday, Aug. 2: Music in the Meeting House: Pastor Rick and Val Messana, 9 a.m. followed by church service, North Livermore Baptist Church.
Wilton, Sunday, Aug. 2: Rev. Concerts on the Lawn: Garrett Johnston and family from East Longmeadow, Massachusetts, 6 p.m., East Wilton Union Church. Free-will offering. Chairs available. Refreshments and fellowship to follow. FMI: 645-4297.
Livermore Falls, Monday, Aug. 3: Glory Bound (Terry Moore) concert, 6 to 8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo, downtown.
Rangeley, Monday, Aug. 3: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Good Shepard Church, 2614 Main St.
Farmington, Tuesday, Aug. 4: Seminole Wind concert, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Meeting House Gazebo, downtown. Weather permitting. Bring lunch and chair. FMI: Jeff Wells 778-3424 or 778-3900.
Livermore Falls, Tuesday, Aug. 4: Silver & Gold concert, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo, downtown.
Livermore Falls, Wednesday, Aug. 5: Stained Grass Concert, 6 to 8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo, downtown.
Rangeley, Wednesday, Aug. 5: Ladies/Community Breakfast, 7 a.m., Loon Lodge, Rte. 4. Bring the family. If anyone has special dietary needs please call in advance so they can try to accommodate your needs. FMI: 864-5666.
Livermore, Friday through Sunday, Aug. 7-9: Bonnets and Petticoats: An Exhibit of Victorian Clothing with a seamstress workshop, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Washburn-Norlands Living History Center, 290 Norlands Road. $5. FMI: 897-4366 or www.norlands.org.
Wilton, Friday, August 7: Chicken Barbecue, 5 to 6:30 p.m., First Congregational Church, Main St. Eat in or take out. Cost: Regular meal (1/2 chicken) $8.50, small meal, children or adult $6. FMI: 645-2535.
Wilton, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 7-8: Blueberry Festival, Friday 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., downtown and Nichols Expo. Races, parades, food, entertainment. FMI: 778-4726, 585-2666 or www.wiltonbbf.com.
Farmington, Saturday, Aug. 8: Contradance, family dance 6:30 p.m., regular dance 8 p.m., Grange, Bridge Street. Family dance: $2, children $1; regular dance: $6, students $5, family $15 max. All dances taught and called. No partner needed. All welcome. FMI: 491-9928.
Farmington, Saturday, Aug. 8: Music and memories of The Designed Xpression, 7 p.m., UMF’s Merrill Hall. Free. Reception following at Bjourn Lounge.
Livermore Falls, Saturday, Aug. 8: Off the Hill concert, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo, downtown.
Locke Mills, Saturday, Aug. 8: Annual Blueberry Festival, 7:30 to 11 a.m. or sold out, Locke Mills Union Church. FMI: 675-2259.
Rangeley, Saturday, Aug. 8: Orgonon Auction, viewing at 9 a.m., Wilhelm Reich Museum, Dode Pond Road. FMI: 864-3443.
Livermore, Sunday, Aug. 9: Music in the Meeting House: Blue Mountain Country, 9 a.m., church service 9:30 a.m., North Livermore Baptist Church.
Rangeley, Sunday, Aug. 9: Hugh Ogden Memorial Evening of Poetry, 6 p.m., Ecopelagicon, A Nature Store, 7 Pond St. Free. Refreshments. FMI: 864-2771.
Wilton, Sunday, Aug. 9: Concerts on the Lawn: Greater Purpose, 6 p.m., East Wilton Union Church, 1306 Main St. Free-will offering. Rain location: inside. Refreshments and fellowship follow. FMI: 645-4297.
Livermore Falls, Monday, Aug. 10: Glory Bound (Terry Moore) Concert, 6 to 8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo, downtown.
Farmington, Tuesday, Aug. 11: “Music on Main”: The Crosby’s, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Meeting House Gazebo, downtown. Bring lunch and chair. FMI: Jeff Wells 778-3424 or 778-3900.
Livermore Falls, Tuesday, Aug. 11: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-6 p.m., Murray Hall, 69 Main St.
Livermore Falls, Tuesday, Aug. 11: Bing Crosby concert, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo, downtown.
Livermore Falls, Wednesday, August 12: Stained Grass Concert, 6 to 8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo, downtown.