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, 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, Aug. 12: Stained Grass Concert, 6 to 8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo, downtown.

Livermore Falls, Thursday, Aug. 13: Nickles & Dimes concert, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo, downtown.

Rangeley, Friday, August 14: Rebecca Martin Concert, doors open 6:30 p.m., showtime 7:30 p.m., Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St. With acoustic bassist Larry Grenadier. Tickets: $15, can be purchased at http://rangeleymovies.com/ or 864-5000.FMI: Patrice Fehlen, September Gurl PR (718) 768-3859 or email: [email protected], http://www.rebeccamartin.com.

Starks, Friday through Sunday, Aug. 14-16: “Be Here Now” festival, throughout the day, Harry Brown’s Farm, 43 Abijah Hill Rd. Weekend fee $50 until Aug. 11, $60 at gate; daily fee $25 until Aug. 11, $30 at gate; ages 8-12 1/2 price, under 8 free. FMI: 333-6985 or www.harryshill.com.

Weld, Friday, Aug. 14: Congregational Church 200th anniversary celebration historical program, 7 p.m., Town Hall.

Chesterville, Saturday, August 15: Public Baked Bean Supper, 4 to 6 p.m., Chesterville Grange. Cost: Adults $7, children $3.
Jay, Saturday, Aug. 15: Pig roast, 1 p.m., VFW Post 3335. Benefits new roof. Membership drive 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Bring DD214. Tickets: 897-5112.
Livermore Falls, Saturday, August 15: Old Fashion Block Party, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Livermore Falls Church of the Nazarene, 6 Wheeler St. Free. Live music from 12 to 1 p.m. Lunch will be served.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, Aug. 15: The Black Mountain Hobo’s concert, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo, downtown.

Rangeley, Saturday, Aug. 15: “Wildlife and Landscapes” slide show, 1 p.m., Wilhelm Reich Museum, Dodge Pond Road. FMI: 864-3443.

Turner, Saturday, Aug. 15: Yard sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Bear Pond Village, Route 219. Rain location: Boofy Quimby Hall, Route 219. Benefits Bear Pond Protection Fund.

Weld, Saturday, Aug. 15: 200th anniversary celebration dinner, 5:30 p.m., Congregational Church. Concert to follow at 7 p.m. RSVP to Chris Cochran 585-2306 or [email protected].

East Wilton, Sunday, August 16: “New Beginnings” Concert, 6 p.m., East Wilton Union Church, just off Rtes. 2 and 4. Free, but free-will offering will be taken. FMI: 645-4297, www.newbeginnings02.com.

Livermore, Sunday, Aug. 16: Music in the Meeting House: Bing & Nancy Crosby, 9 a.m., North Livermore Baptist Church.

Wilton, Sunday, Aug. 16: New Beginnings concert, 6 p.m., East Wilton Union Church, 1306 Main St. Refreshments and fellowship follows. FMI: 645-4297.

Farmington, Monday, August 17: Nordica Day Concert, 8 p.m., Nordica Auditorium, Merrill Hall, University of Farmington campus. Free. Featuring mezzo-soprano Alexandra Dietrich. FMI: 778-2042.

Livermore Falls, Monday, August 17: Glory Bound (Terry Moore) Concert, 6 to 8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo, downtown.

Farmington, Tuesday, Aug. 18: Arizona Rose concert, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Meeting House Gazebo, downtown. Bring lunch and chair. Weather permitting.

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, Aug. 18: Silver & Gold concert, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo, downtown.
Livermore Falls, Wednesday, August 19: Stained Grass Concert, 6 to 8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo, downtown.

Oxford Hills area

Paris, Monday, Aug. 10: Eco-Heroes activity group meeting, 1 p.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Sq. Ages 7-12. Free and open to any child in the community. This weeks program: “The Dump Man’s Treasures” by Maine author Lynn Plourde. FMI: 743-6994, [email protected].

Locke Mills, Tuesday, Aug. 11: Supper and dance, 5:30-9:30 p.m., American Legion Hall. $10, children $3. Doors open at 4 p.m. Sponsored by Legion Auxiliary. Music by Jones Band.

Norway, Tuesday, Aug. 11: Art program for grades 2-6, 2-3 p.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.

Norway, Wednesday, Aug. 12: Book Discussion: Shakespeare’s “Prospero’s Daughter,” 7 p.m., Norway Memorial Library. With facilitator Margaret Reimer, PhD. Free and open to the public. FMI: 743-5309, www.norway.lib.me.us.

Bridgton, Wednesday, Aug. 12: Mary Kate Reny speaks at Brown Bag Lunch, noon, meeting room under the town’s Municipal Complex. Handicap-accessible. Free and open to the public. The speaker will address the how-to’s of local place-based marketing and collaboration. FMI: 647-2389.

Paris, Wednesday, Aug. 12: Summer Concert: Dan Grady and his Marionettes, 10 a.m., Moore Park. In the event of rain, the program will be held in the fire station on Western Avenue. Free. Sponsored by Norway Savings Bank, W.J. Wheeler Insurance, Littlefield Greenhouse and Gift Shop, Dead River Company, and Park Street Press.

Paris, Wednesday, Aug. 12: Summer Concert: The Belairs, 6 p.m., Moore Park. In the event of rain, the concert will be held at the fire station on Western Avenue. Free. Sponsored by Norway Savings Bank, W.J. Wheeler Insurance, Littlefield Greenhouse and Gift Shop, Dead River Company, and Park Street Press.

Waterford, Wednesday, August 12: Summer Breakfast, 7:30 to 10 a.m., the Wilkins Community House, Plummer Hill Road behind the Village Green in Waterford Flat. Cost: Adults $6, ages 5-10 $3, under 5 free. After breakfast indoor yard sale, proceeds go to building improvment fund. FMI: Karen Fillebrown at 583-2320.

Bryant Pond, Thursday, Aug. 13: Learn how to make a solar cooker, 1:30 p.m., Whitman Memorial Library, 28 South Main St.

South Paris, Friday, Aug. 14: Field trip to Twitchell Observatory, 1 p.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. Free. Open to area youth. Pre-register or FMI: 783-6994 or [email protected].

Bethel, Saturday, Aug. 15: Car show, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Telstar High School, Route 26. $5 car, spectators $2, students $1. Music, food, raffles. Benefits student programs. FMI: 824-2282, 824-2136, 415-2363 or www.bethelmaine.com.

Bridgton, Saturday, August 15: Summer Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., St. Joseph’s Church, Parish Hall, 225 South High St. Sponsored by St. Joseph’s Women’s Guild. All proceeds benefit their continuing education award. Plants, baked goods, crafts, jewelry, white elephant sale and food. 50/50 raffle.

Norway, Saturday, Aug. 15: Karaoke and dance, 7-11 p.m., American Legion Post 82. $6. DJ’s “The Old Crows.”
Norway, Saturday, Aug. 15: Bean supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Masonic Lodge Hall, 9 Temple St. $7, 12 and under $4. FMI: Ken 739-9672.

Oxford, Saturday, Aug. 15: Chickenstock 2 community sell or buy event, 8 a.m. to noon, Tractor Supply Co., Pine Street side of store. Free. Bring table. FMI: Kellie 890-1963.

South Paris, Saturday, Aug. 15: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. $5. Lunch counter open.

Bethel, Sunday, Aug. 16: Performance by Conni St. Pierre on abmient/New Age flute, 4 p.m., Gazebo, Bethel Common. Free. Rain location: Bingham Auditorium, Gould Academy. Bring chair. FMI: 824-3575 or www.MahoosucArts.org.

South Paris, Sunday, Aug. 16: Gospel singers Lighthouse Jubilees, 3 p.m., First Baptist Church lawn, Paris Hill. Love offering. Bring chair. FMI: Pastor Scott 674-3853.Otisfield, Monday, August 17: Otisfield Food Pantry Open, 10 a.m. to noon, Spurrs Corner Church, Rte. 121. FMI: 583-4780 or 627-4329.

Bethel, Monday, August 17: The Mahoosuc Community Band End of the Summer Concert, 7 p.m., Gould Academy Auditorium. Refreshments served after the concert. Donations accepted at the door and will help to provide music and purchase instruments for the band. FMI: Jane Chandler 665-2264 or [email protected], director Patricia Boyle-Wight 824-8453 or [email protected], or Director Kathleen DeVore 875-2364 or [email protected].

Bryant Pond, Monday through Wednesday, August 17-19: Books and Beyond!, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Whitman Memorial Library. Stories, writing and art projects led by Dawn Davis for those in grades K-2. Sonja Davis will lead students in grades 3-5 in stories about Maine animals and their environment, activities, and refreshments. FMI and to sign up: 665-2505.

South Paris, Monday, August 17: American Red Cross Blood Drive, 12:30 to 6:30 p.m., Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School, Rte. 26. Must present proof of identity. Co-sponsored by St. Catherine’s of Sienna and Christ Episcopal churches. To make an appointment call Rosalie at 743-7388 or the American Red Cross at 1-800-448-3543.

Oxford, Tuesday, Aug. 18: The Record Family concert, 6:30 p.m., Anderson-Staples American Legion Post 112, Route 121 and Skeetfield Road. Refreshments. FMI: Ted Heidrich 539-4102.
Bridgton, Wednesday, August 19: Brown Bag Lunch, noon, basement of Bridgton’s Municipal complex, corner of Iredale and Chase Streets, downtown Bridgeton. Jane Thomas will recall her two years working in a woman’s health clinic in Singapore. Free and handicap accessible.

Rumford area

Bethel, Saturday, Aug. 15: Car show, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Telstar High School, Route 26. $5 car, spectators $2, students $1. Music, food, raffles. Benefits student programs. FMI: 824-2282, 824-2136, 415-2363 or www.bethelmaine.com.

Dixfield, Saturday, Aug. 15: Antiques Road Show, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Historical Society Museum, 59 Main St., next to the moose. Appraisals $5 per item or 3 for $10. Take out bean supper for sale. FMI: Antiques Road Show, Clarice Hodges 562-7125 or Donna Towle 562-7595

Rumford, Saturday, Aug. 15: Texas Hold-em tournament, 10 a.m., Elks Lodge. $35 includes ham dinner. Registration at 9 a.m. Limited to 100 players. Pre-register at 545-2727 or 364-2624.

Bethel, Sunday, Aug. 16: Performance by Conni St. Pierre on ambient/New Age flute, 4 p.m., Gazebo, Bethel Common. Free. Rain Location: Bingham Auditorium, Gould Academy. Bring chair. FMI: 824-3575 or www.MahoosucArts.org.
Dixfield, Sunday, Aug. 16: Outdoor market and road race, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Main Street. Market vendors $15. FMI: on market 562-8816; on road race 562-7172.
Bethel, Monday, August 17: The Mahoosuc Community Band End of the Summer Concert, 7 p.m., Gould Academy Auditorium. Refreshments served after the concert. Donations accepted at the door and will help to provide music and purchase instruments for the band. FMI: Jane Chandler 665-2264 or [email protected], director Patricia Boyle-Wight 824-8453 or [email protected], or Director Kathleen DeVore 875-2364 or [email protected].

Lewiston area

Auburn, Monday, Aug. 10: The Play’s the Thing, book discussion, 6:30 p.m., Conference Room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 2023.

Auburn, Monday, Aug. 10: Adult book discussion, 6:30 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Group will discuss certain theatrical spripts and novels. FMI: Sharon Hawkes 333-6640 ext. 2023.

Auburn, Monday, Aug. 10: American Red Cross Blood Drive, 1 to 6 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, 14 Great Falls Plaza.

Lewiston, Monday, Aug. 10: American Red Cross Blood Drive, 7 a.m to 1 p.m., St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center, Campus Avenue.

Lewiston, Monday, Aug. 10: Kid’s Cooking Club, 4 p.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 7-14. Attendance will be limited to 8, call to reserve your spot. FMI: 513-3133, [email protected], www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Monday, Aug. 10: 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, Monday, Aug. 10: All-ages Storytime, 6:30 p.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. No pre-registration necessary. FMI: 513-3133, [email protected], www.lplonline.org/kids.

Poland Spring, Monday, Aug. 10: Poland Spring Summer Concert Series presents Gary Crocker, Maine Humorist, 7 p.m., doors open 6:30 p.m., All Soul’s Chapel. Cost: $7.50. All proceeds go to the preservation and restoration of the Chapel and the Maine State Building. FMI: 207-998-4142, www.polandspringps.org.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Aug. 11: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 2 1/2-5 years, siblings welcome. FMI: 513-3133, [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids

Lewiston, Tuesday, August 11: Farmer’s Market, 2 to 6 p.m., Kennedy Park. Bread and blueberries will be featured. FMI: 845-548-7524 or [email protected].

Auburn, Wednesday, Aug. 12: The Auburn Community Band presents “Famous Groups & People”, 7 to 8:15 p.m., Festival Plaza, Main St. Weather permitting. Free. Rain location at Hilton Garden Inn. Free parking in parking garage across the street. Bring lawn chairs. FMI: 333-6601 ext. 2108 or www.auburncommunityband.com.

Auburn, Wednesday, August 12: Field Trip, 8 a.m., Alexander-Harkins Preserve, Stanton Bird Club and Androscoggin Land Trust. FMI: stantonbirdclub.org or call 933-2266.

Auburn, Wednesday, Aug. 12: Field trip: Alexander-Harkins Preserve, Stanton Bird Club and Androscoggin Land Trust, 8 a.m., Stanton Bird Club. FMI: 933-2266 or www.stantonbirdclub.org.

Auburn, Wednesday, Aug. 12: Barbecue chicken supper, 4:30-6 p.m., American Legion Auxiliary #153, 71 So. Main St. $7 adults, $3 under 12. Benefits youth programs. FMI: 782-1118.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Aug. 12: Lewiston Public Library computer lab is open to senior citizens looking to develop basic computer skills, 1 to 3 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Staffed by high school volunteers. Sessions are free and no pre-registration is required.

Auburn, Thursday, August 13: L/A Arts presents “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” (Theatre), 7 p.m., Festival Plaza, Main Street. Free. The performance will be cancelled in the event of bad weather. FMI: 782-7228 or www.laarts.org.

Greene, Thursday, Aug. 13: “Everybody Loves Pirates” by the Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers, 2 p.m., Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. Free. Children should be accompanied by adult. FMI: 946-5311.

Lewiston, Thursday, Aug. 13: Art fun with Molly, 10:30 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Space is limited. Call 513-3133 or visit to reserve a spot.

Lewiston, Thursday, Aug. 13: Caterpillar necklace craft, 10:30 a.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. Free with admission. FMI: 782-1112 or [email protected].

Lewiston, Thursday, August 13: L/A Arts presents Romeo and Juliet (Theatre), 12 noon, Fountain Park, Mill Street. Free. Rain location: Franco-American Heritage Center, same date and time. Performed by The Poland Players. FMI: 782-7228 or www.laarts.org.
Auburn, Friday, August 14: Bargain Book Sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Six Street Congregational Church, 109 Six St. Hard cover books $2, paper back books $1, children’s books 25c to 75c or bring 2 non-perishable food items and receive 1 free paperback. Bring 4 non-perishable food items and receive 1 free hard cover book.

Greene, Friday, Aug. 14: Music by Mac McHale and Emery Hutchins, 2 and 7 p.m., Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. Free. FMI: 946-5311.

Lewiston, Friday, Aug. 14: Story time for ages 0-2 1/2 years, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Siblings welcomed. FMI: 513-3133, [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Friday, Aug. 14: Contra dance, 8-11 p.m., Callahan Hall, Library, 200 Lisbon St. $5, students $2. All dances are taught. No experience or partner needed. FMI: 513-3050.

Lisbon, Friday, Aug. 14: Supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., VFW Post 9459. $6, under 10 $3. FMI: 353-2152.

Sabattus, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 14-15: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dominican Convent, 61 Lisbon Road. Benefits Loaves & Fishes. FMI: Kathy 375-8399 or 212-7674.

Auburn, Saturday, Aug. 15: Book sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sixth Street Congregational Church, 109 Sixth St. Up to $2 or bring two or more non-perishable food items and get a book free.

Gray, Saturday, Aug. 15: Maine Bow Association Youth Archery instruction, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. Regular admission. FMI: 657-4977 or www.mainewildlifepark.com.

Lewiston, Saturday, August 15: Field Trip, 7a.m., St. Peters Cemetery, Stanton Bird Club. FMI: stantonbirdclub.org or call 933-2266.

Lisbon, Saturday, August 15: Benefit Dinner for Togus Veterans, 1 p.m., American Legion Post 158, 10 Webster St. Steak, chicken or ribs. Cost: $6. Tickets available at American Legion Post 158.
New Gloucester, Saturday, August 15: Public Smorgasbord Supper, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Grange, Sabbathday Road, just off Rte. 26. Tickets: $7 adults, children 12 and younger are $3. Hall is handicap accessible. FMI: Steven Haycock 998-2783 or [email protected].

New Gloucester, Saturday, Aug. 15: Guided nature hikes, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 1:30-4 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village. $5, children $2, under 6 free. Wear sturdy footwear. Reserve and FMI: 926-4597 or www.shaker.lib.me.us.

Turner, Saturday, Aug. 15: Yard sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Bear Pond Village, Route 219. Rain location: Boofy Quimby Hall, Route 219. Benefits Bear Pond Protection Fund.

Lewiston, Sunday, Aug. 16: Dance with music by Patio Cowboys, 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $8. FMI: 784-0389.

Winthrop, Saturday, Aug. 15: Bake sale, 9 a.m., Congregational Church UCC. Lunch on the Lawn at 11 a.m.
Auburn, Sunday, August 16: Evening Service featuring “The Winsome Souls” Trio, 6 p.m., Court Street Baptist Church.

Lewiston, Monday, August 17: Kid’s Cooking Club, 4 p.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 7-14. Attendance limited to 8, call children’s department to sign up. FMI: 513-3133, [email protected], www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Monday, August 17: Art Fun, 10:30 a.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Space is limited, call children’s department to reserve a spot. FMI: 513-3133, [email protected], www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Monday, August 17: All-ages Storytime, 6:30 p.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. No pre-registration necessary. FMI: 513-3133, [email protected], www.lplonline.org/kids.

Poland Spring, Monday, August 17: Summer Concert Series, Denny and Ann Breau and Frank Coffin, doors open 6:30 p.m., 7 p.m. concert, All Soul’s Chapel. Tickets: $7.50. Door prizes and refreshments after concert. All proceeds go toward the preservation and restoration of the All Soul’s Chapel and The Maine State Building. FMI: 998-4142, www.polandspringps.org.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Aug. 18: Preschool story time for ages 2 1/2 – 5 years, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 513-3133, [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.

Sabattus, Tuesday, Aug. 18: American Red Cross blood drive, 2-7 p.m., Our Lady of the Rosary, 131 High St.

Auburn, Wednesday, August 19: The Auburn Community Band presents “Takes Two!”, selected music from their previous nine concerts, 7 to 8 p.m., Festival Plaza, Main Street. Free. Rain location at Hilton Garden Inn. Free Parking in parking garage across the street. Bring lawn chairs. FMI: 33-6601 ext.2108 or www.auburncommunityband.com.

Auburn, Wednesday, August 19: Anime Club meeting, 3 p.m., Androscoggin Commuinty Room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Free refreshments. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 4 or www.auburnlibrary.org

Lewiston, Wednesday, August 19: American Red Cross Blood Drive, 1 to 6 p.m., Ramada Conference Center, 490 Pleasant St.