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. 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: Flea-market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., American Legion building, 2378 Main St. Vendors wanted. Table in or out. Rain or shine. FMI: Mary 864-5115.
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.
Farmington, Friday, Aug. 21: Franklin County 4-H Open Air Market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., parking lot of Better Living Center. 
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.
Temple, Saturday, Aug. 22: 19th Century school house tours, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Temple’s Intervale, approx. 1 ½ miles past the Post Office. Class instruction beginning at 11 a.m. Blacksmith demonstrations. Sponsored by Historical Society. FMI: Melanie Farmer 899-8995.
Turner, Saturday, Aug. 22: Bean supper and dance, supper 5-6:30 p.m., dance 7-11 p.m., Buffy Quimby Memorial Center, Route 219. Supper $6, dance $6. Chinese auction. Music by “Off the Record DJ & Karaoke Company. Benefits Mark Hume’s double lung transplant fund. FMI: Joyce 225-3886.
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 chairs.
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.
Farmington, Tuesday, Aug. 25: “Music on Main” Get Down Downtown, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Meeting House Gazebo, downtown. Off the Hill will be performing. Bring your lunch and a chair. Weather permitting. FMI: 778-3424 or 778-3900, j_wells_sr@yahoo.com.
Livermore Falls, Tuesday, Aug. 25: Barry Wood Concert, 6 to 8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.
Livermore Falls, Wednesday, Aug. 26: Stained Grass Concert, 6-8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo, downtown.
Farmington, Tuesday, Aug. 28: Summer Consumer Outreach Program public meeting, 5 p.m., University of Maine, North Dining Hall, Section C. Get resource information and help with insurance cases. Sponsored by Maine Bureau of Insurance.
Farmington, Friday, Aug. 28: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 6 p.m., Franklin Memorial Hospital, 1 Hospital Dr.
Farmington, Saturday, Aug. 29: Yard and bake sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Fairbanks School Meeting House parking lot, Routes 4 and 27. Table rental $10. Rain date: Aug. 30. Benefits South Africa Partnership. FMI: Bonnie 628-6035.
Livermore Falls, Saturday, Aug. 29: The Black Mountain Hobo’s concert, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo, downtown.
Wilton, Saturday, Aug. 29: Barbecue chicken supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Harland Harnden Masonic Lodge, 70 Bryant Road. $8, under 12 $5. Benefits Building Fund. Sponsored by Wilton Lodge #156, Maine Lodge #20, Jepthah Council #17, Franklin Chapter #34 and Pilgrim Commandery #19. FMI: Robert Lawrence 778-2354.
Jay, Sunday, Aug. 30: Breakfast buffet, 9 a.m., St. Rose Parish Hall. $5. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus.
Wilton, Sunday, Aug. 30: Sammie Angel concert, 6 p.m., East Wilton Union Church lawn, 1306 Main St. Refreshments and fellowship follow. Chairs provided but bring lawn chair if prefer. FMI: 645-4297.
Wilton, Sunday, Aug. 30: Bob and Darleen Puffer concert, 6:30 p.m., Calvary Hill Baptist Church, Routes 2 and 4. Public welcome. FMI: 645-2343.
Livermore Falls, Sunday, Aug. 30: Music in the meeting house: Amy Leblanc and students, 9 a.m., North Livermore Baptist Church.
Livermore Falls, Monday, Aug. 31: Glory Bound (Terry Moore) Concert, 6 to 8 p.m., Livermore Falls gazebo, downtown.