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

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.

Livermore Falls, Wednesday, July 7: Nickles and Dimes Concert, 6-8:30 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Wilton, Wednesday, July 7: “A Reading Roadmap Through Maine,”: The Chewonki Foundation presents “Owls of Maine,” 6 p.m., Wilton Free Public Library.

Farmington, Thursday, July 8: Concert by Phil Poirier, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Meetinghouse Park.

Livermore Falls, Thursday, July 8: Concert by Black Hobo Band, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo.

Wilton, Thursday, July 8: Story time: “Rocks, Rocks, Rocks”, 6 p.m., Library. Program: Maine minerals and rock collecting.

Farmington, Friday, July 9: Sandy River Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Front Street between Better Living Center and Narrow Gauge Cinema.

Livermore Falls, Friday, July 9: Concert by Terry Moore and Christine, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo.

Wilton, Friday, July 9: Arts and Crafts: the textile industry in Maine, Weaving, 1 p.m., Wilton Free Public Library.

Farmington, Saturday, July 10: Farmers market, 8 a.m. to noon, Front Street.

Farmington, Saturday, July 10: Bean and casserole supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, Farmington Falls Road.

Jay, Saturday, July 10: Food and craft sale, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Grange No. 10. Lunch $4. Displays and live music; Bean and casserole supper, 4-6 p.m., Grange No. 10. $7, 10 and under $3. Dinner music with The Crosbys. FMI: 645-4211, 645-2910, 645-4628 or 645-2217.

Jay, Saturday, July 10: Open house, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fire Station. Tours and displays.

Jay, Saturday, July 10: Thrift shop open, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Bartlett Memorial Methodist Church, Route 17; Quilt show, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Bartlett Memorial Methodist Church, Route 17. Hosted by Country Square Quilters.

Jay, Saturday, July 10: Book sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Niles Library, Route 4.

Jay, Saturday, July 10: Free Public Supper, doors open 3:30 p.m., serving 4:30 to 6:00 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, Main St. Handicap elevator inside rear door. Donations are welcome. Supplies needed and appreciated, call 779-6951.

Livermore, Saturday, July 10: Concert by Off the Hill, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo.

Mount Vernon, Saturday, July 10: Art and Craft Fair, 9-2 p.m., Mt. Vernon Community Center,Mt. Vernon village.

New Sharon, Saturday, July 10: Bean and casserole supper, 5-6:30 p.m., United Methodist Church Annex. Hosted by church men. Benefits building fund.

Temple, Saturday, July 10: Koviashuvik Day, 10am-2pm, tours at 11am and 1pm, Koviashuvik Local Living School. Free. FMI: Chris or Ashirah 778-0318.

Farmington, Sunday through Thursday, July 11-15: Maine Jazz Camp faculty concerts, 8 p.m., UMF, Roberts Learning Center C131. Free. FMI: 778-7758 starting July 11.

Turner, Sunday, July 11: Kora Shrine Car Show and Fly, gates open at 8 a.m., Twitchell’s Airport, Route 4. $5. Registration 6 a.m. Chicken barbecue and live music 6 p.m. Benefits Kora Shrine Center. FMI: 782-6831 or www.korashriners.org.

Livermore Falls, Monday, July 12: Stained Glass concert, 6-8:30 p.m., Gazebo.

Farmington, Tuesday, July 13: Concert by The Crosbys, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Meeting House Park Gazebo. Free. Weather permitting.

Farmington, Tuesday, July 13: Farmers market, 2-6 p.m., Front Street.

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, July 13: Concert by The Crosbys, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo.

Phillips, Tuesday, July 13: American Red Cross blood drive, 2-6:30 p.m., American Legion, 15 Depot Road.

Wilton, Tuesday, July 13: Story time and activity, 10:30 a.m., Public Library. Sandy Warren reads “Miss Rumphius” by Barbara Cooney.

Livermore Falls, Wednesday, July 14: Concert by Larry Wright, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo.

Wilton, Wednesday, July 14: Author/illustrator Chris Van Dusen, 6 p.m., Public Library. “Circus Ship” sale and signing.

Farmington, Thursday, July 15: American Red Cross Blood Drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Walmart, 615 Wilton Rd.

Livermore Falls, Thursday, July 15: Lolalee & the Country Bandits concert, 6-8:30 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Turner, Thursday, July 15: American Red Cross Blood Drive, 2-7 p.m., Leavitt High School, 21 Matthews Way

Wilton, Thursday, July 15: 2010 Summer Reading Program “Beaver At Long Pond,” by William T. George and beaver activity, 6 p.m., Wilton Free Public Library.