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, 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.

Farmington, Friday, June 25: Benefit supper for Bernard Bessey and Dennis Butterfield, 5-6:30 p.m., Falls Fire Station. Sponsored by the Farmington Falls Fire Company. Donations are welcome.

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

Strong, Friday, June 25: Book sale, 2-4 p.m., Public Library lawn. Rain location: Forster Memorial Building.

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.

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

Livermore Falls, Friday, July 2: Concert by Terry Moore and Christine, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo.

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

Farmington, Saturday, July 3: Farmers market, 8 a.m. to noon, courthouse parking lot, Main Street.

Jay, Saturday, July 3: Independence Day parade, 5 p.m., Main Street. Lineup 3 p.m. at MEMCO. Continues to Ware-Butler Inc. in Livermore Falls.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, July 3: Concert by Silver & Gold, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo.

Livermore Falls, Monday, July 5: Stained Grass concert, 6-8:30 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.