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. 31: Glory Bound (Terry Moore) Concert, 6 to 8 p.m., Livermore Falls gazebo, downtown.
Livermore Falls, Tuesday, Sept. 1: Silver & Gold concert, 6 to 8 p.m., Gazebo, downtown.
Livermore Falls, Wednesday, Sept. 2: Stained Glass concert, 6 to 8 p.m., Livermore Falls gazebo, downtown.
Rangeley, Wednesday, Sept. 2: Ladies/community breakfast, 7 a.m., The Country Club Inn. Everyone is invited. FMI and special dietary needs call 864-3831.
Rangeley, Thursday, Sept. 3: Country music concert: Asleep at the Wheel, 8 p.m., Base Lodge, Saddleback Mountain. $50. FMI: 864-5671 or www.saddlebackmaine.com.
Rangeley, Thursday, Sept. 3: Logging Museum annual meeting and open house, meeting 3 p.m., open house 6:30-9 p.m., Rangeley Lakes Region Logging Museum, Route 16, one mile east of Rangeley. Picnic for members and supporters 6:30-7:30 p.m. FMI: 864-5595.
East Dixfield, Friday through Sunday, Sept. 4-6: Dick Curless Appreciation Weekend, starts Friday at 5 p.m., Countryfolk Music Theatre, Route 2. Free. Country music jamboree, pot luck meals, 50/50, raffles, open mic, dance, Dick Curless look-a-like contest. FMI: 645-7531 or [email protected].
Farmington, Friday, Sept. 4: Open house reception for local artists Sally Rees-Speich and Harriet Chassie, 4-7 p.m., SugarWood Gallery, 248 Broadway. Open to public. Refreshments. FMI: 778-9105.
Strong, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Sept. 4, 5 & 6: Sandy Rivers Riders ATV Club 6th annual yard sale, 5 p.m., Route 4.
Canton, Saturday, Sept. 5: Chicken pie supper, 5 p.m., Ponemah Rebekah Lodge Hall. $7, under 12 $5. Take out available.
Farmington, Saturday, Sept. 5: Open house reception for local artists Sally Rees-Speich and Harriet Chassie, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., SugarWood Gallery, 248 Broadway. Open to public. Refreshments. FMI: 778-9105.
North Jay, Sunday, Sept. 5: Public supper, 4-6 p.m., North Jay Grange #10. $7, age 10 and under $3. Music provided by “Lolalee” & The Country Bandits, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Crafts available to purchase. FMI: 645-4628, 645-2910, 645-2217.
Livermore Falls, Saturday, Sept. 5: Off the Hill concert, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo, downtown.
North Livermore, Sunday, Sept. 6: Music in the Meeting House with Emery Thompson, 9 a.m. followed by church service, North Livermore Baptist Church.
Livermore Falls, Monday, Sept. 7: Glory Bound concert, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo, downtown.
Livermore, Tuesday, Sept. 8: Bake sale and fish fry, bake sale 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., fish fry 4 p.m., Victory Christian Church, Route 4. $7. FMI: Golda 897-2024 or Allicca 897-6519.
Livermore Falls, Tuesday, Sept. 8: Bing Crosby concert, 6-8 p.m., downtown gazebo.
Strong, Tuesday, Sept. 8: Blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Forster Memorial Building, 11 Main St.
Wilton, Tuesday, Sept. 8: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Public Library. FMI: 645-4831.
Livermore Falls, Wednesday, Sept. 9: Stained Grass concert, 6-8 p.m., downtown Livermore Falls gazebo.
Livermore Falls, Thursday, Sept. 10: Nickles & Dimes concert, 6-8 p.m., downtown Livermore Falls gazebo.
Wilton, Friday, Sept. 11: Infant and toddler story time, 10:30 a.m., Public Library. FMI: 645-4831.
Farmington, Saturday, Sept. 12: Roast chicken community luncheon, 12-1 p.m., Old South First Congregational Church. Free. For delivery in Farmington area, call 778-0424 during the week or 778-4438 on Saturday morning.
Farmington, Saturday, Sept. 12: Bean supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church.
Farmington, Saturday, Sept. 12: Contradance, 8-11 p.m., family dance 6:30-7:30 p.m., Grange, Bridge Street, Route 43. Family dance $2/$1, evening $6/$5, family max $15. FMI: 491-9928, [email protected] or www.starleft.org.
Livermore Falls, Saturday, Sept. 12: Black Mountain Hobos concert, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo, downtown.
Livermore Falls, Saturday, Sept. 12: A live logging demonstration with the Castonguay Family Loggers, 9 a.m., First Baptist Church, 22 Church St. Presented by Maine’s Paper and Heritage Museum. Free. Donuts and coffee for sale. Museum will be open until 4 p.m.
New Sharon, Saturday, Sept. 12: Public chicken barbecue, 11:30 a.m., new Masonic Lodge, Rt. 2. Sponsored by Franklin Lodge #123. Benefits the building fund. Eastern Star Club will be selling beverages and pies.
Wilton, Saturday, Sept. 12: Yard sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., St. Luke’s Episcopal Church parking lot, High Street.
North Livermore, Sunday, Sept. 13: Joel and Janna Gilbert in concert, 6 p.m., North Livermore Baptist Church. Free. Refreshments.
Livermore Falls, Monday, Sept 14: Glory Bound (Terry Moore) concert, 6-8 p.m., downtown Livermore Falls gazebo.
Livermore Falls, Tuesday, Sept. 15: Silver & Gold concert, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo, downtown.
Wilton, Tuesday, Sept. 15: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Public Library. FMI: 645-4831.
Livermore Falls, Wednesday, Sept. 16: Stained Glass concert, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo, downtown.
Rangeley, Wednesday, Sept. 16: Community breakfast, 7 a.m., St. Luke’s Catholic Church, Lake Street. For special dietary needs or FMI: 864-3807.

Oxford Hills area
West Sumner, Monday, Aug. 31: Last Sunday service, luncheon and silent auction, 11 a.m., West Sumner Universalist Church.
Bridgton, Wednesday, Sept. 2: showing of 2 movies, 4 to 7 p.m., Magic Lantern Movie Theater. Buffet 30 minutes before movies. FMI: George Bradt 647-23789 or email [email protected].
Canton, Saturday, Sept. 5: Chicken pie supper, 5 p.m., Ponemah Rebekah Lodge Hall. $7, under 12 $5. Takeout available.
Hartford, Saturday, Sept. 5: Clothing Center Bag Sale, 9-11a.m., Hartford Community Church clothing center, Church Street, directly across from the church.
Paris, Saturday, Sept. 5: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., South Paris Legion Hall, Church Street. $5. Old fashion dance music.
Paris, Saturday, Sept. 5: Bean Supper, 5 p.m., First Baptist Church of Paris, Paris Hill. $6, 12 and under $4. Beans, hot dogs, rolls, brown bread, casseroles, dessert, and beverages. Benefits the building fund and the food pantry. Sponsored be the First Baptist Church & the Senior Social Center.
Buckfield, Monday, Sept. 7: American Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Municipal Center, 34 Turner St.
Locke Mills, Tuesday, Sept. 8: Supper Dance, 5:30-9:30 p.m., American Legion hall. $10, children $3. Music by Country Lads. Supper by the Auxiliary. Doors open at 4 p.m. FMI: Joyce Hathaway 674-2259.
Naples, Tuesday, Sept. 8: Blood drive, 2-7 p.m., American Legion , 26 Casco Rd.
Bryant Pond, Thursday, Sept. 10: Tester for Therapy Dogs Inc. presentation with Marjorie Ferguson and her dog Sam, 2 p.m., Whitman Memorial Library. Alta Pierce and her dog Fritz will also be presenting.
South Paris, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 11-12: Yard sale, Friday 3-7 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Family Counseling Service office. Friday, $1 admission for early bird special.
Albany, Saturday, Sept. 12: Albany Improvement Association’s fall yard sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Albany Town Hall, on the corner of Hunt’s Corner Road and Vernon Street. No early birds please.
Locke Mills, Saturday, Sept. 12: Yard sale, 8 a.m. to noon, Greenwood Historical Society building, Main Street. Tables for rent $5. FMI: Denise Swan 875-2102.
Lovell, Saturday, Sept. 12: Karen Montanaro in “Tanzspiel”, 7:30 p.m., Brick Church for Performing Arts, Christian Hill Road. FMI: www.lovellbrickchurch.org.
Oxford, Saturday, Sept. 12: Duck race and yard sale, yard sale 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., duck race 2 p.m., Recreation Department. Duck tickets $5 at Town Office, Edo’s Polly’s, Crestholm Farm Stand, Crystal Spring Farm and through Rec members. Tables for rent $10, call Pam Lovely 539-4563.
South Paris, Saturday, Sept. 12: roast turkey dinner, 5-6:30 p.m., Deering Memorial Methodist Church, Main& Church Street. $8, $3.50 under 12.
South Paris, Saturday, Sept. 12: Chicken pie sale, order by Sept. 12, Deering Memorial United Methodist Church. $10.50 for a 9-inch pie. Pick up orders on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 2-5 p.m. Benefits Deering’s Tower Fund. Order and FMI: 743-2503.
Bethel, Sunday, Sept. 13: CROP walk, 1 p.m., starting at West Parish Congregational Church, Church Street. Benefits local food pantries and Church World Service. FMI: Christine Trefethen at [email protected] or Jane Chandler at [email protected].
Greenwood, Tuesday, Sept. 15: Ballroom dance class, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Town Hall. $25 donation benefits Bethel Food Bank. Runs for five weeks. FMI: 665-2788.
Norway, Tuesday, Sept. 15: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Stephens Memorial Hospital, 18 Main St.
Bethel, Wednesday, Sept. 16: “What’s New in Joint Replacement Surgery” by Dr. R. Reed Gramse, 6-7:30 p.m., Congregational Church, 32 Church St. Advance registration appreciated. FMI or to register: R. Tifft 824-2053.
West Paris, Wednesday, Sept. 16: Nature Smart sea shell wind chime craft, 1-2 p.m., First Universalist Church. Free. All ages. Supplies provided.
South Paris, Saturday, Sept. 26: Chinese auction, bidding 5-6:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. winners drawn, Oxford Hills Comprehensive high school. Benefits Responsible Pet Care. $5,$10 & $20 tickets. Food and refreshments available.

Rumford area
Rumford, Saturday, Sept. 12: Book sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Library, downstairs. Videos and audio books available. Sponsored by Friends of the Rumford Library.
Rumford, Saturday, Sept. 12: Steak or Lobster at the Elks, 5-7 p.m., Rumford Lodge of Elks #862. Steak $15, 1 1/4 pound lobster $18. entertainment 7-10 p.m.
Bethel, Sunday, Sept. 13: CROP walk, 1 p.m., starting at West Parish congregational Church, Church Street. Benefits local food pantries and Church World Service. FMI: Christine Trefethen at [email protected] or Jane Chandler at [email protected]
Rumford, Sunday, Sept. 13: Meatloaf dinner, 12-1:30 p.m., Grange #115. $7, 12 and under $3.50. Takeout available.
Bethel, Wednesday, Sept. 16: “What’s New in Joint Replacement Surgery” by Dr. R. Reed Gramse, 6-7:30 p.m., Congregational Church, 32 Church St. Advance registration appreciated. FMI or to register: R. Tifft 824-2053.

Lewiston area
Poland Spring, Monday, Aug. 31: Poland Spring Summer Concert Series, Phil House and Kathy Haley, 7 p.m., All Soul’s Chapel. $7.50. Door’s open at 6:30. Door prizes and refreshments. All proceeds go toward the preservation and restoration of the All Soul’s Chapel and the Maine State Building. FMI: 998-4142 or www.polandsprings.org.
Lewiston, Monday, Aug. 31: Kids’ Cooking Club, 4 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 7 to 14. Space is limited. FMI and to reserve a spot call 513-3133.
Lewiston, Monday, Aug. 31: Storytimes, 6:30 – 7 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. All ages.
Mechanic Falls, Monday, Aug. 31: “It’s a Small, Small World” celebration at Dwinal Chapter No. 28, Order of the Eastern Star, supper 6:30 p.m., program 7:30 p.m., Masonic Hall. Free and open to public. FMI: Kathy Williamson 783-4872 or [email protected].
Auburn, Wednesday, Sept. 2: Teen Anime Club, 3 p.m., Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. All teens welcome. Refreshments served. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.
Lewiston, Wednesday, Sept. 2: Reading dog, 5:30 p.m., Children’s department, Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Call to reserve your 5 or 10 minute spot: 513-3133.
Durham, Friday, Sept. 4: Fish Fry, 5:30-7 p.m., Amvet Post 13, Route 136, one mile south of Route 9. $10, under 7 $5. Haddock: fried, baked and chowder. Children’s menu. All you can eat.
Lewiston, Friday, Sept. 4: Music Together, 10 a.m., Children’s department, Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: Caroline Coffin 777-4932 or [email protected].
Lewiston, Friday, Sept. 4: Baby-time storytime, 10 a.m., Children’s department, Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. ages 0-2 1/2.
Sabattus, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 4-5: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dominican Convent, 61 Lisbon Road. Benefits Loaves & Fishes. FMI: Kathy 375-8399 or 212-7674.
Gray, Saturday, Sept. 5: Landscaping for Wildlife with Skillin’s Greenhouses, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. Regular admission. FMI: 657-4977 or www.mainewildlifepark.com.
Gray, Saturday, Sept. 5: Bean supper, 5-6 p.m., American Legion, 15 Lewiston Road. $7, 5-11 $2.50, under 5 free. Benefits senior welfare.
Lewiston, Saturday, Sept. 5: Holy Cross Knights of Columbus bean supper, 4-6 p.m., Holy Cross Church Hall, 1080 Lisbon St. $7, Ages 12 and under $3. FMI: Dan Leclair 240-3537.
Lisbon, Saturday, Sept. 5: Steak or chicken barbecue, noon to 2 p.m., VFW Post 9459. $10. FMI: 353-2153.
Pownal, Saturday, Sept. 5: Bean supper, 4:30-6 p.m., North Pownal United Methodist Church, 851 Lawrence Road. $6, children $3, under 3 free. Handicap-accessible. FMI: Nancy 688-4481 or Karen 829-5470.
Auburn, Sunday, Sept. 6: Ethical Eating Farmer’s Market, 11 a.m. to noon, First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St. FMI: 783-0461 or [email protected].
Gray, Sunday, Sept. 6: National Grandparent’s Day, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. Free admission for grandparents accompanied by their grandchildren. FMI: 657-4977 or www.mainewildlifepark.com.
Lewiston, Sunday, Sept. 6: Dance with music by Wild Horse, 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $8. FMI: 784-0389.
Sabattus, Sunday, Sept. 6: Bean supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Our Lady of the Rosary Parish. $6.50, under 12 $3. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. Benefits parish programs. FMI: 375-6586.
Buckfield, Monday, Sept. 7: American Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Municipal Center, 34 Turner St.
Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 8: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., Children’s department, Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. ages 2 1/2 – 5.
Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 8: Parenting 101, Good Discipline, Good Kids, 5:30- 7:30 p.m., Advocates for Children, B Street Community Center, 57 Birch St. Suite 204. Registration is required. $5. Recommended for parents with children aged 5 – 12.
Auburn, Wednesday, Sept. 9: Preschool stories, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m., Auburn public library, 49 Spring St. Ages 3-5. in the Maggie Trafton Program Room. Program is designed for children comfortable in a group without their parent. FMI: 333-6640.
Auburn, Thursday, Sept. 10: Kids music together, 10 a.m., Children’s room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Ages birth to 5. Space is limited, advance registration is required. FMI and to register: 333-6640 ext. 3.
Lewiston, Wednesday, Sept. 9: Reading dog, 5:30 p.m., Children’s department, Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Call to reserve your 5 or 10 minute spot: 513-3133.
Greene, Friday, Sept. 11: Comedian Birdie Googins, aka the Marden’s Lady, will entertain at the Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 2 and 7 p.m., 371 Sawyer Road. Free admission. FMI call 946-5311.
Lewiston, Friday, Sept. 11: Baby-time storytime, 10 a.m., Children’s department, Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. ages 0-2 1/2.
Sabattus, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 11-12: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dominican Convent, 61 Lisbon Road. Benefits Loaves & Fishes. FMI: Kathy 375-8399 or 212-7674.
Lewiston, Friday, Sept. 11: L-A Senior College Food for Thought luncheon, noon, USM/L-A College. History and recreation of West Auburn one-room school. $7 in advance, $8 at door. Reserve by noon Sept. 10 at 753-6510.
Auburn, Saturday, Sept. 12: Flapjack fundraiser, 8-10 a.m., Applebee’s Restaurant. Benefits Lewiston High School cheering program.
Auburn, Saturday, Sept. 12: Sprouts family program for birth through 36 months, 10:30-10:50 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.
Auburn, Saturday, Sept. 12: Book sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sixth Street Congregational Church. Prices up to $1.
Durham, Saturday, Sept. 12: Bean supper, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Masonic Hall, Route 136, across from River Park. $7, children $3.
Lewiston, Saturday, Sept. 12: Reading dog, 12 p.m., Children’s department, Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Call to reserve your 5 or 10 minute spot: 513-3133.
Lewiston, Saturday, Sept. 12: Parenting through separation and divorce program, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Advocates for Children, B Street Community Center, 57 Birch St. Suite 204. $60. Call to register 783-3990.
Lewiston, Saturday, Sept. 12: Spaghetti supper, 4-6 p.m., Holy Family Church Hall, 607 Sabattus St. $7, under 12 $3. Handicap accessible.
Lewiston, Saturday, Sept. 12: Bean and casserole supper, 4:45-6 p.m., Calvary United Methodist Church, 59 Sabattus St. $7, children $3.
Lisbon Falls, Saturday, Sept. 12: Bean supper, 4:45-6 p.m., Holy Trinity Church Parish Hall, 67 Frost Hill Ave. $6, 4-11 $4, under 4 free, family with children under 12 $15. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. FMI: 353-5636.
New Gloucester, Saturday, Sept. 12: Blacksmith demonstration by Tim Greene, starting at 10 a.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26. Free, open to public. FMI: 926-4597.
Poland, Saturday, Sept. 12: Yard sale, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Community Church, Route 26. Refreshments, children’s entertainment. Benefits Tri-Town Food Bank.
Sabattus, Saturday, Sept. 12: Bean supper and dance, 5 p.m., Jacques Cartier Club, Wales Road. Supper $6, dance $5, or both $10. Open to public. Music by The Golden Aces. FMI: 375-4850.
Lewiston, Sunday, Sept. 13: Dance with music by Steve and The Good Old Boys, 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 150 East Ave. $8. FMI: 784-0389.
Lisbon Falls, Sunday, Sept. 13: The Sam Anderson Band concert, 5:30-7 p.m., MTM Park, School Street. Free. Bring chair or blanket. Sponsored by Revitalization Committee. FMI: Rosie Bradley 353-3000 ext. 122 or [email protected].
Poland, Sunday, Sept. 13: Person-to-Person potluck supper and program on backyard birds, 6-8 p.m., Ricker Library. Bring a dish to share. Children welcome.
Auburn, Monday, Sept. 14: Detecting and surviving prostate cancer, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Auburn Public Library, Library conference room, 49 Spring St. Free. No registration.
Lewiston, Monday, Sept. 14: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 150 East Ave.
Lewiston, Monday, Sept. 14: All-ages storytime, 6:30 p.m., Children’s department, Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. all ages.
Lewiston, Monday, Sept. 14: Kids’ cooking club, 4 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, Children’s Department, 200 Lisbon St. ages 7-14. Sign up. Space is limited. FMI 513-3133.
Auburn, Tuesday, Sept. 15: Line dancing for beginners with Jackie O. and George, 10 a.m., First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St, side door. FMI: 783-6667 or 784-3749.
Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 15: Preschool story time for ages 2½-5, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 513-3133, [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 15: Line dancing for beginners with Jackie O. and George, 6:30 p.m., Central Hall. FMI: 783-6667 or 784-3749.
Auburn, Wednesday, Sept. 16: Teen Anime Club, 3 p.m., Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. Refreshments. All teens welcome. FMI: 333-6640.
Auburn, Wednesday, Sept. 16: Preschool story time for ages 3-5, 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640
Lewiston, Wednesday, Sept. 16: Reading Dog program, 5:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. To reserve a spot, call 513-3133. FMI: [email protected] or www. lplonline.org/kids.
Lewiston, Thursday, Sept. 17: Parenting 201, Keeping peace at home, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Advocates for Children, B Street Community Center, 57 Birch St., suite 204. Registration required. $5 fee. Recommended for parents of 5-12 year old.
Lewiston, Thursday, Sept. 17: Art Van, 10:30 a.m., Lewiston Public Library children’s room, 200 Lisbon St. No pre-registration required. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org/kids.