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.

Rumford area

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.

Mexico, Friday, June 25: Farmers market, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Labonville, 53 River Road. New vendors welcome. FMI: Gail Cutting 364-3424.

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.

Dixfield, Saturday, June 26: Strawberry festival, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Congregational Church, High Street. Breakfast $5, lunch $5/$6. Strawberries and strawberry shortcake.

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].

Mexico, Friday, July 2: Farmers market, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Labonville, 53 River Road. New vendors welcome. FMI: Gail Cutting 364-3424.

Rumford, Saturday, July 3: Bean hole supper, 5 p.m., Blazing Star Lodge, Route 232. $6, under 12 $3. Stair chair on back stairs. FMI: Joe 364-4715 or concordpond@roadrunner.

Mexico, Tuesday, July 6: “Snake Man” Rob White, 10 a.m., Calvin Lyons Hall, Public Library, 134 Main St. FMI: 364-3281 or [email protected].

Farmington area

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.

Weld, Friday, June 25: Movie: “Jungle Book”, 8 p.m., Mount Blue State Park amphitheater.

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.

Weld, Saturday, June 26: “Snake Man” Rob White, 8 p.m., Mount Blue State Park amphitheater.

Rangeley, Sunday, June 27: “Poetry and Inspiration” concert by Rangeley Community Chorus, 7 p.m., Church of the Good Shepherd. $10. Tickets at Chamber of Commerce 864-5364.

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.

Farmington, Tuesday, July 6: Concert by Seminole Wind, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Meeting House Park Gazebo. Weather permitting.

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

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, July 6: Concert by Silver and Gold, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo.

Wilton, Tuesday, July 6: Story time and art, 10:30 a.m., Public Library. Betty Shibles reads “Welcome to Wilton” by Academy Hill fifth and sixth graders. FMI: 645-4831.