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, 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, Aug. 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: patrice@septembergurl.com, 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, Aug. 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.
Jay, Saturday, Aug. 15: Open house, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Homes-Crafts Homestead, Jay Hill. Sponsored by Historical Society. Live music, house and fire museum tours, garage sale, food sale. FMI: 897-4876.
Livermore Falls, Saturday, Aug. 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 ccochran@tds.net.
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.
Farmington, Monday, Aug. 17: Nordica Day Concert, 7:30 p.m., Nordica Auditorium, Merrill Hall, University of Farmington campus. Free. Featuring mezzo-soprano Alexandra Dietrich. FMI: 778-2042.
Livermore Falls, Monday, Aug. 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, Aug. 19: Stained Grass Concert, 6 to 8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo, downtown.
Livermore Falls, Thursday and Friday, Aug. 20-21: Fran Szustek concert, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo, downtown.
Livermore Falls, Thursday through Saturday, Aug. 20-22: Frantasia: Festival of Music and Arts, 7 p.m. to midnight, Murray Hall. Tickets 897-6158 or 212-6288. FMI: www.frantasiafestival.com
Rangeley, Thursday, Aug. 20: Craft/yard/bake sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., American Legion, 2378 Main St.
Rangeley, Thursday, Aug. 20: Suzy Boggus concert, 8 p.m., Base Lodge, Saddleback. $35. Tickets at Guest Service Center on Main Street or at the Base Lodge. FMI: www.saddlebackmaine.com.
Livermore Falls, Saturday, Aug. 22: Off the Hill concert, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo, downtown.
Madrid, Saturday, Aug. 22: School and museum open house, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Madrid Historical Society, Reed’s Mill Road. FMI: Linda Farwell 639-3977.
Turner, Saturday, Aug. 22: Chicken barbecue, 4-7 p.m., GAR Hall, Route 219. Donation. Sponsored by North Turner Presbyterian Church. FMI: 225-3370.
East Wilton, Sunday, Aug. 23: Journey Home concert, 6 p.m., Union Church, 1306 Main St. Free. Refreshments and fellowship to follow. Bring chair.
North Livermore, Sunday, Aug. 23: Music in the Meeting House: the Jewett Family, 9 a.m., Baptist Church. Church service to follow.
Livermore Falls, Monday, Aug. 24: Glory Bound concert, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo, downtown.