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, 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.
Farmington, Friday, Sept. 18: Mt. Blue football tailgate party, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Mt. Blue High School parking lot. Chicken meal $6, burger or hot dog meal $5. Benefits Mt. Blue football teams. Tickets available through Mt. Blue football players or Mike and Kristie Backus 645-2041.
Wilton, Friday, Sept. 18: Infant/toddler story time, 10:30 a.m., Public Library. FMI: 645-4831.
Livermore Falls, Saturday, Sept. 19: Off The Hill concert, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo, downtown.
Livermore Falls, Saturday, Sept. 19: Spaghetti supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Church of the Nazarene, 6 Wheeler St. $5, under 5 free.
New Sharon, Saturday, Sept. 19: LEAP golf tournament, 1 p.m., Sandy River Golf Course. $30 single, $100 team of four. Barbecue and refreshments. Same day registration 11 a.m. Benefits LEAP, Inc. and its non-Medicaid funded programs. Reservations and FMI: 778-3466, [email protected], or 778-3443 ext. 101.
Fayette, Sunday, Sept. 20: Barbecue, 1-5 p.m., Central School, Main Street. $8, 10 and under $5. Live music, raffles, food. Benefits Luke and Sabrina Peel.
Wilton, Tuesday, Sept. 22: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Public Library. FMI: 645-4831.

Oxford Hills area
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.
Otisfield, Tuesday, Sept. 15: Food pantry, 10 a.m. to noon, Spurrs Corner Church, Route 121. FMI: 583-4780 or 627-4329.
Oxford, Tuesday, Sept. 15: Lolalee and the Country Bandits, 6-8 p.m., County Fairgrounds.
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.
Paris, Wednesday, Sept. 16: Square dance Fun Nite, 7 p.m., Oxford Hills Middle School, Pine Street. Free for newcomers. Singles, couples, children. Sponsored by Swingin’ Bears Square Dance Club. FMI: Sue 743-7176, Dan 357-5419 or Eleanor 782-4050.
West Paris, Wednesday, Sept. 16: Nature Smart sea shell wind chime craft, 1-2 p.m., First Universalist Church. Free. All ages. Supplies provided.
Lovell, Friday, Sept. 18: Corned beef harvest supper, 5 p.m. and 6 p.m., United Church of Christ, Route 5. $8, under 12 $4.
Paris, Friday, Sept. 18: Horse Tails by Mookie the Mustang read by author Patricia Probert Gott, 1 p.m., Library, 37 Market Square. Free. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].
Bethel, Saturday, Sept. 19: Self-guided barn tours, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Bethel area. $10. Tickets and map at Historical Society’s Robinson House, 10 Broad St. starting at 9 a.m.
Buckfield, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 19-20: “Odd Fest 24” 24-hour variety show, starting at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oddfellow Theater. $50 24-hour pass; $30 12-hour pass (7:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. or 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.); $10 Insomnia Pass (12:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. at the door). Full passes are limited. Benefits Camp Sunshine. Tickets at www.oddfellowtheater.com.
Lovell, Saturday, Sept. 19: Juggler Randy Judkins, 7:30 p.m., Brick Church for the Performing Arts, Christian Hill Road. FMI: www.lovellbrickchurch.org.
Norway, Saturday, Sept. 19: Bean supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Masonic Lodge Hall, 9 Temple St. $7, under 12 $4. FMI: Ken 739-9672 or [email protected]
Otisfield, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 19-20: Yard sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Community Hall, Route 121. Donations of items can be dropped off Friday from 3-7 p.m. Benefits the Otisfield Community School sixth grade class.
Oxford, Saturday, Sept. 19: Grandma’s baked bean contest, 2-4 p.m., County Fair Museum. Prizes. Beans should be brought to museum in a crock pot from 1-2 p.m. FMI: Dee Farr 539-4232 or [email protected].
Paris, Wednesday, Sept. 23: Fun Nite, 7 p.m., Oxford Hills Middle School, Pine Street. Sponsored by Swingin’ Bears Square Dance Club. Singles, couples, children. Admission is free for newcomers. FMI: Sue Corning 743-7176, Dan Ames 357-5419, and Eleanor Herrick 782-4050.
Bethel, Thursday, Sept. 24: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-5 p.m., Telstar High School, 284 Walkers Mills Road.
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
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.
Rumford, Friday, Sept. 18: Dance with music by Noel Palmer and Don, 7-11 p.m., American Legion #24. $6 single, $10 couple. Doors open at 6 p.m. Chinese raffle, 50/50. Sponsored by Legion Riders.
Bethel, Saturday, Sept. 19: Self-guided barn tours, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Bethel area. $10. Tickets and map at Historical Society’s Robinson House, 10 Broad St. starting at 9 a.m.
Bethel, Thursday, Sept. 24: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-5 p.m., Telstar High School, 284 Walkers Mills Road.

Lewiston area
Auburn, Monday, Sept. 14: Discussion on detecting and surviving prostate cancer, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring Street. Free. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 2023.
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.
Lewiston, Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 14-15: Orientation for teens on young adult library resources, 4:30 p.m., Library Teen Room, 200 Lisbon St. Participants can win a free iPod. FMI: 513-3135 or www.lplonline.org.
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.
Lewiston, Thursday, Sept. 17: Orientation for teens on young adult library resources, 4:30 p.m., Library Teen Room, 200 Lisbon St. Participants can win a free iPod. FMI: 513-3135 or www.lplonline.org.
Durham, Friday, Sept 18: All you can eat Friday Night Fish Fry, 5:30-7:00 p.m., AMVET Post 13, 1049 Royalsborough Rd., Rte 136 apprx. one mile south of the junction of Rte 9 and 136. Haddock; fried, baked and chowder. $10, under age 7 $5. Children Menu available.
Lewiston, Friday, Sept. 18: Baby time story time for ages 0-2½, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 513-3133, [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Lisbon, Friday, Sept. 18: Meat loaf supper, 5 p.m., American Legion Auxiliary Post 158, Webster Street. $6. FMI: 353-8192.
Lisbon, Friday, Sept. 18: Supper and meeting, 5-6:30 p.m., VFW Post 9459. Meatball subs. $6, under age 10 $3. FMI: 353-2152.
Mechanic Falls, Friday, Sept. 18: Bean supper, 4:30-6 p.m., American Legion Post 150. $7, seniors $6, under 12 $3.50
Monmouth, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 18-19: Beaver Brook Campground weekend, starts 6 p.m. Friday, Beaver Brook Campground. Free with admission to campground. Music, silent auction, bean supper. Sponsored by Maine Country Music Association. FMI entertainment: Bing Crosby 645-2472. FMI camping: 933-2108.
Sabattus, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 18-19: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dominican Convent, 61 Lisbon Road. FMI: Kathy 375-8399 or 212-7674.
Auburn, Saturday, Sept. 19: Story time and activity with Judy D’Amour and her cat Moxie, 9:30 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640.
Auburn, Saturday, Sept. 19: Sprouts family program for ages birth through 36 months, 10:30-10:50 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 333-6640.
Auburn, Saturday, Sept. 19: Bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m., United Methodist Church, 439 Park Ave. $7, 6-10 $3, 5 and under free.
Bowdoin, Saturday, Sept. 19: Harvest supper, 4:30-6 p.m., West Bowdoin Parish Hall. $7, 12 and under $3.50, preschool free. Sponsored by West Bowdoin Baptist Church.
Buckfield, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 19-20: “Odd Fest 24” 24-hour variety show, starting at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oddfellow Theater. $50 24-hour pass; $30 12-hour pass (7:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. or 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.); $10 Insomnia Pass (12:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. at the door). Full passes are limited.Benefits Camp Sunshine. Tickets at www.oddfellowtheater.com.
Durham, Saturday, Sept. 19: Quilt/hooked rug show and bake sale, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Union church, 744 Royalsborough Road, Route 136. Benefits Historical Society’s restoration fund.
Gray, Saturday, Sept. 19: Rick Charette concert, 11 a.m. to noon, Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. Regular admission. Rain or shine. Autograph signing, CD’s for sale. FMI: 657-4977 or www.mainewildlifepark.com.
Lewiston, Saturday, Sept. 19: Reading Dog program, noon, Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Reserve a spot to read to a dog at 513-3133. FMI: [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Lisbon Falls, Saturday, Sept. 19: Boiled dinner, 5-6:30 p.m., Masonic Hall, Oak Street. $7, under 12 $3.50, preschool free. Sponsored by Ancient York Lodge #155.
New Gloucester, Saturday, Sept. 19: R & R Spinners demonstration, starting at 10 a.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26. Free, open to public.
New Gloucester, Saturday, Sept. 19: Guided nature hike, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26. $5, children $2, under 6 free. FMI: 926-4597 or www.shaker.lib.me.us.
New Gloucester, Saturday, Sept. 19: Bean supper, 5-6 p.m., Amvets Post 6. $7, 6-11 $3, under 6 free.
New Gloucester, Saturday, Sept. 19: Smorgasbord supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Grange, Sabbathday Road, off Route 26. $7, 12 and under $3. FMI: Steven Haycock 998-2783 or [email protected].
Sabattus, Saturday, Sept. 19: Bean supper, 4:30-6 p.m., American Legion Post 135, Island Road. $6, 10 and under $3.
Wales, Saturday, Sept. 19: Turkey supper, 5-6 p.m., Youth Center, Route 132. Sponsored by the Wales Presbyterian Women. FMI: Alice 375-8382 or Marilyn 375-6604.
Auburn, Sunday, Sept. 20: Ethical Eating farmer’s market, 11 a.m. to noon, First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St. FMI: 783-0461 or [email protected].
Lewiston, Sunday, Sept. 20: Dance with music by Wild Horse, 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 150 East Ave. $8. FMI: 784-0389.
Lisbon, Sunday, Sept. 20: Nippin the Nub concert, 5:30-7 p.m., MTM Park, School Street. Free. Food available. Sponsored by Revitalization Committee. FMI: Rosie Bradley 353-3000 ext. 122 or [email protected].
Litchfield, Sunday, Sept. 20: Country Sunday, 12-5 p.m., Sportsman’s Club. $7, members $5, under 10 free. Doors open at 11 a.m. Raffles, 50/50, door prizes. Buffet lunch available. Sponsored by Down East Country Music Association. FMI: Gary 377-8035 or Connie 737-0920.
Pownal, Sunday, Sept. 20: Open reception for sculpture exhibition: Autumn at Hawk Ridge, 4-6 p.m., June Lacombe Sculpture gallery. FMI: 688-4468, [email protected] or www.junelacombesculpture.com.
Lewiston, Monday, Sept. 21: Kids’ cooking club for ages 7-14, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Sponsored by Lots to Gardens. Limited to 8 spaces. Sign up at 513-3133 or Children’s Department. FMI: [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Lewiston, Monday, Sept. 21: All-ages story time, 6:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon st. FMI: 513-3133, [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 22: Preschool story time for ages 2½-5, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133, [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 22: American Red Cross blood drive, 3-8 p.m., Bates College Chase Hall, Campus Avenue.
Auburn, Wednesday, Sept. 23: Preschool Stories, 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Auburn Public Library. 49 Spring St. Ages 3-5. FMI: 333-6640.
Lewiston, Wednesday, Sept. 23: Reading Dog, 5:30 p.m., Children’s Department, Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Reserve 5-10 minute spot (or longer), call Lewiston Public Library 513-3133.
Lewiston, Wednesday, Sept. 23: Social/game night, 5 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $5. Door prizes. Refreshments. Benefits Androscoggin County Democratic Committee. Tickets: Diane Grandmaison 782-4711.
Lewiston, Thursday, Sept. 24: Art Van program, 10:30 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133, [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.