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, June 21: Stained Glass concert, 6-8:30 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Farmington, Tuesday, June 22: Farmers market, 2-6 p.m., Front Street.

Farmington, Tuesday, June 22: Concert by Arizona Rose & the Rich Ric Band, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Meeting House Park Gazebo. Free. Weather permitting.

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, June 22: Concert by Barry Wood, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo.

Livermore Falls, Wednesday, June 23: Nickles & Dimes Concert, 6-8:30 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Farmington, Thursday, June 24: Phil Poirier, original contemporary folk/blues noontime concert series, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., gazebo at meetinghouse park.

Livermore Falls, Thursday, June 24: Black Hobo Band, Helena Hall concert, 6-8:30 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Farmington, Friday, June 25: Farmers market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Front Street.

Farmington, Friday, June 25: Fine Arts silent and live auction, 5-7:30 p.m., Franklin Memorial Hospital, Bass Room. $15, couple $25, table of 8 $90. Sponsored by Fairbanks School Neighborhood Association. Tickets: Mary 778-4695 or Elena 778-4349.

Livermore Falls, Friday, June 25: Concert by Terry Moore and Christine, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo.

Farmington, Saturday, June 26: Farmers market, 8 a.m. to noon, courthouse parking lot, Main Street.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, June 26: Concert by Off the Hill, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo.

Salem, Saturday, June 26: Rabies vaccine clinic, 1-3 p.m., Fire Department. $9 per animal.

Livermore Falls, Monday, June 28: Stained Glass Concert, 6-8:30 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Farmington, Tuesday, June 29: Concert by Off the Hill, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Meeting House Park Gazebo. Free. Weather permitting.

Farmington, Tuesday, June 29: Farmers market, 2-6 p.m., Front Street.

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, June 29: Concert by Silver & Gold, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo

Farmington, Wednesday, June 30: UMF Gold Leaf Senior College open house, 3-5 p.m., UMF student center, 111 South St. Free. Open to ages 50 and up. FMI: 778-7063 or goldleaf.wikispaces.com.

Farmington, Wednesday, June 30: Community supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Fairbanks School Meeting House, Route 4. Donations. Chicken, beef tips, lasagna. Sponsored by Fairbanks School Neighborhood Association.

Livermore Falls, Wednesday, June 30: Concert by Larry Wright, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo.

Wilton, Wednesday, June 30; Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers: “Everybody Loves Pirates”, 6 p.m., Academy Hill School Gym. Sponsored by Public Library.

Farmington, Thursday, July 1: Concert by Phil Poirier, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Meetinghouse Park Gazebo

Farmington, Thursday, July 1: Arts and crafts: “July 4th Projects”, 3-4 p.m., Everyone’s Resource Depot (ERD), UMF Education Center, High and Lincoln streets. $1. FMI: 778-7150.

Livermore Falls, Thursday, July 1: Concert by Lolalee & the Country Bandits, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo.

Wilton, Thursday, July 1: Selectman Russell Black reads “The Honeybee and the Robber”, 6 p.m., Public Library. Presentation on process of making honey. American Sign Language interpreted.

Wilton, Friday, July 2: Book bingo, 1 p.m., Public Library. Win books and learn about Maine.

Oxford Hills area

Norway, Wednesday, June 23: Preschool storytime, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Ages 2-6. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.

Paris, Thursday, June 24: Pre-school storytime, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. Ages 0-5. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

East Conway, N.H., Friday, June 25: Strawberry festival, 4:30-7 p.m., Community Hall. $8, under 12 $5. FMI: 603-939-2262.

Norway, Friday, June 25: Infant and toddler story time for ages 0-2, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.

Otisfield, Friday, June 25: Food Pantry, 1-5 p.m., Free Baptist Church, Rayville Road. FMI: 539-4619.

Paris, Friday, June 25: Preschool play group for ages 1-3, 9 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Bethel, Saturday, June 26: Yard sale, 8 a.m., Telstar High School. Sponsored by Rotary Club.

Bethel, Saturday, June 26: Auction, 6:30 p.m., Telstar High School. Sponsored by Rotary Club. Preview 5:30 p.m.

Locke Mills, Saturday, June 26: Strawberry Festival, 7:30 a.m. until sold out, Locke Mills Union Church.

Mechanic Falls, Saturday, June 26: Pottle Hill road race, 8:30 a.m., Town Square. 1 mile fun run, $5; 5K and 10K $19. Benefits Pathways Inc. Register and FMI: www.pathwaysmaine.com or Wendy 795-4085 ext. 2307.

Norway, Saturday, June 26: Breakfast, 7-10 a.m., Second Congregational Church UCC, 205 Main St. $7, 5-12 $4, under 5 free, family of more than 5 $25. Benefits Laufer family. Reservations and FMI: 743-2290.

Norway, Saturday, June 26: Karaoke with DJ’s “The Old Crows”, 7-11 p.m., American Legion Post 82. $6.

South Paris, Saturday, June 26: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. $5. Lunch counter open.

South Paris, Saturday, June 26: Summer Salad Festival, 5-6:30 p.m., Deering Memorial Methodist Church, 39 Main St. $8, kids under 12 $3. Ampler parking behind library and town office.

South Paris, Saturday, June 26: Square and round dancing, 7-10 p.m., Swingin’ Bears Square Dancer Club, Oxford Hills Middle School.

Mechanic Falls, Sunday, June 27: Down East Country Music’s talent competition, 10 a.m., Silver Spur, Route 121. $6, seniors/members $5, under 12 $2. Food, 50/50/ raffles. Chem-free. FMI: Jackie 793-8884.

Norway, Wednesday, June 30: Preschool story time for ages 2-6, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308.

Norway, Thursday, July 1: Book discussion: “Like Water for Chocolate”, 7 p.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5309 or [email protected].

Paris, Thursday, July 1: Preschool story time for ages 0-5, 10 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Rumford area

Mexico, Tuesday, June 22: “Earth Jam” with Matt Loosigan for ages 2-12, 10 a.m., Public Library, Calvin Lyons Hall. Donations. FMI: 364-3281 or [email protected].

Rumford, Thursday, June 24: Chicken dinner and honoring of Sen. Bruce Bryant, 5:30 p.m., Eagles Hall. $15, students/seniors $12. FMI: 875-2116.

Rumford, Thursday, June 24, 5:30 PM. Evening to Honor Sen. Bruce Bryant. Chicken Dinner and Program. Rumford Eagles Hall. Tickets $15; $12 for students and seniors.

Call 875-2116 to reserve a ticket, or purchase tickets at the door.

Andover, Saturday, June 26: Variety show, 7 p.m., First Congregational Church. Donations. Refreshments, 50/50. Benefits the Andover Food Pantry. Sponsored by People in Action. FMI: Laura 392-3621 or Linda 364-7968.

Bethel, Saturday, June 26: Yard sale, 8 a.m., Telstar High School. Sponsored by Rotary Club.

Bethel, Saturday, June 26: Auction, 6:30 p.m., Telstar High School. Sponsored by Rotary Club. Preview 5:30 p.m.

Dixfield, Saturday, June 26: Public Supper Spaghetti Feed, 4-7 p.m., King Hiram Masonic Lodge #57. Sponsored by Masonic Lodge No. 57. $7, kids under age 12 $4.

Mexico, Saturday, June 26: Strawberry festival, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Congregational UCC. Handicapped accessible.

Rumford, Saturday, June 26: Nancy O.’s Special Show, 7 p.m., Rumford Falls Auditorium, Town Hall. $7. Theatre, music and comedy. Some adult content. Advance tickets at Bartash’s, Congress Street.

Mexico, Tuesday, June 29: Magician “Conjuring Carroll, 10 a.m., Calvin Lyons Hall, next to Library. Donations accepted. FMI: 364-3281 or [email protected].

Lewiston area

Auburn, Monday, June 21: Summer reading kick-off party, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. Concert by Sammie Haynes. Refreshments. Bring blanket. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Monday, June 21: Sweet Peas, lap-sit program, 10:30-11 a.m., Maggie Trafton Program Room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Ages 24-36 months. FMI: 333-6640 or auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Tuesday, June 22: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Tuesday, June 22: Prime Time movie: On The Town, 2-4 p.m., Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. Admission 50 cents. For seniors, but all welcome. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Freeport, Tuesday, June 22: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Pine Tree Academy, 67 Pownal Road.

Auburn, Wednesday, June 23: Auburn Community Band presents “American Music Classics” 7-8:15 p.m., Festival Plaza, Main Street. Weather permitting. Free. Free parking in city garage across the street. Bring lawn chairs. FMI: 333-6601 ext 2108 or www.auburncommunityband.com.

Auburn, Wednesday, June 23: Teens Movie Screening: Viewer’s Choice, 3-4:30 p.m., Androscoggin Community Room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

New Gloucester, Wednesday, June 23: Maine Festival of American Music:Its Roots and Traditions “We’ve Got Rythem! – The Music of George Gershwin”, 7 p.m., 1794 Shaker Meeting House, Sabbathday Lake. $25, $20 for Seniors, free for students 21 and under, workshop participants $60. FMI: 926-4597 or [email protected] or www.shaker.lib.me.us.

Durham, Thursday, June 24: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Eureka Community Center, 615 Hallowell Road.

New Gloucester, Thursday, June 24: Maine Festival of American Music:Its Roots and Traditions “In the Shaker Tradition: Shaker Music and Historical Commentary”, 7 p.m., 1794 Shaker Meeting House, Sabbathday Lake. $25, $20 for Seniors, free for students 21 and under, workshop participants $60. FMI: 926-4597 or [email protected] or www.shaker.lib.me.us.

New Gloucester, Thursday, June 24: Strawberry festival, 6-8 p.m., New Gloucester Congregational Vestry, Gloucester Hill Road. Sponsored by the New Gloucester Historical Society.

Raymond, Thursday, June 24: American Red Cross blood drive, 2-7 p.m., Jordan Small School, 423 Webb Mills Road.

Lisbon, Friday, June 25: Roast pork supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., VFW Auxiliary 9459. $6. FMI: 353-2152.

Lisbon, Friday, June 25: Ham dinner, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall, 27 Village St. $7, 12 and under $3.50, preschool free. Sponsored by Nina Rebekah Lodge #86 and Sabattus River Lodge #21.

Sabattus, Friday and Saturday, June 25-26: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dominican Convent, 61 Lisbon Road. Benefits Loaves & Fishes. FMI: Sister Lucille 375-8399.

Auburn, Saturday, June 26: Bean and American chop suey supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Sixth Street Congregational Church, 109 Sixth St. $5, 6-12 $3, 5 and under free. Take out: 782-7517.

Bowdoin, Saturday, June 26: Strawberry festival, 4:30-6:30 p.m., West Bowdoin Parish Hall. $7, 12 and under $3.50, preschool free.

Gray, Saturday, June 26: Indoor yard sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., American Legion, 15 Lewiston Road. Table rental $10. FMI: Agnes 657-3766 or Peg 756-5366.

Gray, Saturday, June 26: Bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m., First Congregational Church, Route 115. $7, under 12 $3. Handicapped accessible. FMI: 657-4279, day of supper 657-3279.

Lewiston, Saturday, June 26: Car wash, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Getty Mart, 990 Lisbon St and at Irving, 674 Main St. Benefits Lewiston High School cheering.

Lisbon, Saturday, June 26: Bean and ham supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Methodist Church, School Street. $6, 6-12 $3, 5 and under free.

Mechanic Falls, Saturday, June 26: Pottle Hill road race, 8:30 a.m., Town Square. 1 mile fun run, $5; 5K and 10K $19. Benefits Pathways Inc. Register and FMI: www.pathwaysmaine.com or Wendy 795-4085 ext. 2307.

New Gloucester, Saturday, June 26: Maine Festival of American Music: “Celebrating Ernest Bloch’s Other Music”, 7 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26. $25, seniors $20, 21 and under free. FMI: 926-4597.

Sabattus, Saturday, June 26: Bean supper and dance, 5-9:30 p.m., Jacques Cartier Club, Wales Road. Supper $6, dance $5, both $10. Music by The Trio. Open to public. FMI: 375-4850.

Auburn, Sunday, June 27: Pancake breakfast, 8-10 a.m., Applebee’s Restaurant, Center Street. $5. Benefits Central Maine Heart Walk.

Lewiston, Sunday, June 27: Dance with music by Wild Horse, 7-11 p.m., Knights of Columbus hall, 150 East Ave. $8. Doors open at 6 p.m. FMI: 784-0389.

Mechanic Falls, Sunday, June 27: Down East Country Music’s talent competition, 10 a.m., Silver Spur, Route 121. $6, seniors/members $5, under 12 $2. Food, 50/50/ raffles. Chem-free. FMI: Jackie 793-8884.

Auburn, Monday, June 28: Sweet Peas lap-sit program, 10:30-11 a.m., Maggie Trafton Program Room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Ages 24-36 months. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Monday, June 28: Magic Show-Conjuring Carroll, 7 p.m., Androscoggin Community Room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St.

Auburn, Tuesday, June 29: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Tuesday, June 29: Prime Time classic film series: Summer Stock, 2-4 p.m., Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. Admission: 50 cents. Especially for seniors, all welcome. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Wednesday, June 30: Auburn Community Band: “Around the World in 80 Minutes”, 7-8:15 p.m., Festival Plaza, Main Street. Free. Rain location: Hilton Garden Inn. Bring chair. FMI: 333-6601 ext. 2108 or www.auburncommunityband.com.