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, July 19: Concert by Stained Grass, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo.

Farmington, Tuesday, July 20: Sandy River farmers’ market, 2-6 p.m., Front Street, between Better Living Center, Narrow Gauge Cinema.

Farmington, Tuesday, July 20: Arizona Rose & the Rich Ric Band summer concert, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Farmington Meeting House Park Gazebo. Weather permitting. Free.

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, July 20: Silver & Gold concert, 6-8:30 p.m., Gazebo.

Wilton, Tuesday, July 20: Story time and activity, 10:30 a.m., Public Library. Town Manager Rhonda Irish reads “Little loon and Papa” by Toni Buzzeo. FMI: 645-4831.

Livermore Falls, Wednesday, July 21: Concert by Nickles & Dimes, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo.

Rangeley, Wednesday, July 21: Community breakfast, 7-9 a.m., American Legion, 2378 Main St. Sponsored by Ladies Auxiliary. FMI: 864-5115.

Wilton, Wednesday, July 21: Story time and activity, 6 p.m., Kineowatha Park. Rain or shine. Meet at Reunion Building parking lot. Sandy Warren reads “Fairy Houses” by Tracy Kane.

Livermore Falls, Thursday, July 22: Black Hobo band (Helena Hall) concert, 6-8:30 p.m., Gazebo.

Wilton, Thursday, July 22: Summer reading program-Scott Lindsay from the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife reads, “Bearly-there,”by Rebekah Raye, 6 p.m., Wilton Free Public Library. FMI: 645-4831.

Farmington, Friday, July 23: Farmers’ market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Front Street.

Livermore Falls, Friday, July 23: Concert by Terry Moore and Christine, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo.

Wilton, Friday, July 23: Arts and crafts: Forest Industry of Maine, 1 p.m., Public Library. FMI: 645-4831.

Farmington, Saturday, July 24: Farmers’ market, 8 a.m. to noon, courthouse parking lot, Main Street.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, July 24: Concert by Off the Hill, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo.

Wayne, Saturday, July 24: Farmers’ market, 8:30-11 a.m., Town Green, next to Post Office. FMI: waynefarmersmarket.weebly.com.

Wayne, Saturday, July 24: Bean and casserole supper, 6 p.m., 22 Lake St. $6, 10 and under $3. All are invited. Benefits Androscoggin Yacht Club.

Livermore Falls, Monday, July 26: Concert by Stained Grass, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo.

Farmington, Tuesday, July 27; Concert by Off the Hill, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Meeting House Park Gazebo. Weather permitting.

Farmington, Tuesday, July 27: Farmers’ market, 2-6 p.m., Front Street.

Farmington, Tuesday, July 27: Craft: “Your Choice”, 3-4 p.m., Everyone’s Resource Depot, UMF Education Center, High and Lincoln Streets. $1. FMI: 778-7150.

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, July 27: Concert by Barry Wood, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo.

Wilton, Tuesday, July 27: Story and activity, 10:30 a.m., Public Library. Police Chief Dennis Brown reads “Looking for Moose”. ASL interpreted.

Livermore Falls, Wednesday, July 28: Concert by Larry Wright, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo.

Wilton, Wednesday, July 28: Story and activity, 6 p.m., Public Library. Selectman Irv Faunce reads “Blueberries For Sal”.

Wilton, Thursday, July 29: Story and activity, 6 p.m., Public Library. “Visiting Aunt Sylvia’s”.

Farmington, Thursday, July 29: Craft: “Your Choice”, 3-4 p.m., Everyone’s Resource Depot, UMF Education Center, High and Lincoln Streets. $1. FMI: 778-7150.

Wilton, Friday, July 30: Book bingo, 1 p.m., Public Library. Book prizes.

Oxford Hills area

Mechanic Falls, Tuesday, July 20: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Mechanic Falls Town Hall, 108 Lewiston St.

North Waterford, Tuesday, July 20: Bean supper with strawberry shortcake, 5-6:30 p.m., Congregational Church, Five Kezars Road, off Routes 35 and 37. $7, under 12 $3.50.

Waterford, Tuesday, July 20: Beano, 7:30 p.m., Papoose Pond Camping Resort, 700 Waterford Rd. Benefits Stoneham Rescue Service.

Bethel, Wednesday, July 21: American Red Cross blood drive, 2-7 p.m., Telstar High School, 284 Walkers Mills Road.

Bridgton, Wednesday, July 21: Brown bag lunch: Exploring Maine’s Diversity, 12-1 p.m., Municipal Complex lower level, Irdale Street. Free. Handicap accessible. FMI: 647-2389.

Norway, Wednesday, July 21: Preschool story time for ages 2-6, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.

Paris, Wednesday, July 21: Storyteller Antonio Rocha, 10 a.m., Paris Elementary School.

Paris, Wednesday, July 21: Concert by Dave Rowe Trio, 6-8 p.m., Moore Park. Rain location: Paris Elementary School.

Sumner, Wednesday, July 21: Senior citizen lunch and bingo, noon, Congregational Church. Admission: can of fruit.

Sumner, Wednesday, July 21: Knitting group, 4 p.m., Congregational Church.

Harrison, Thursday, July 22: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., United Parish Congregational Church, 77 Main St.

Norway, Thursday, July 22: Norway Farmers’ Market, 2-6 p.m., parking lot behind teh Fare Share Market, Main St. Rain or shine.

Paris, Thursday, July 22: Preschool Story time, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. Ages 0-5. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Norway, Friday, July 23: Baby boosters, 10:30 a.m., Norway Library, 258 Main St. Ages 0-2. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.

Paris, Friday, July 23: Preschool play group, 9 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. Ages 1-3. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Otisfield, Friday, July 23: Fourth Friday Food Pantry, 1-5 p.m., East Otisfield Free Baptist Church, Rayville Road. FMI: 539-4619.

Locke Mills, Saturday, July 24: Blueberry festival, 7:30-11 a.m., Locke Mills Union Church. If it rains July 21 or July 22, rain date: July 31.

Paris, Saturday, July 24: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. $5. Lunch counter open.

Sumner, Saturday, July 24: Meatloaf supper, 5:30 p.m., Congregational Church.

Bridgton, Sunday, July 25: Public skating, 12-2 p.m., Bridgton Academy. $4, $3 students, $2 under 6 and seniors, $4 rentals. FMI: Matt Foye 647-7637.

Paris, Sunday, July 25: Sermon and music with guest Phil Dubois, 9 a.m., First Congregational Church, 17 East Main St. FMI: 743-2437 or www.southpariscongregational.com.

West Paris, Sunday, July 25: Open house, 2-4 p.m., Finnish-American Heritage Center, 8 Maple St. Museum, gift shop, library.

Paris, Monday, July 26: Knitting club, 4-5 p.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Sumner, Monday-Friday, July 26-30: Vacation Bible School, 8:45 a.m. to noon, Congregational Church.

Waterford, Tuesday, July 27: Beano, 7:30 p.m., Papoose Pond Camping Resort, 700 Waterford Road. Benefits Stoneham Rescue Service.

Norway, Wednesday, July 28: Preschool story time for ages 2-6, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.

Paris, Wednesday, July 28: T-Bone: America’s Musical Pied Piper, 10 a.m., Moore Park.

Paris, Wednesday, July 28: Concert by Old Time Radio Gang, 6-8 p.m., Moore Park.

Waterford, Wednesday, July 28: Breakfast and indoor yard sale, 7:30-10/11 a.m., Wilkins Community House, Plummer Hill Road. $6, 5-10 $3, under 5 free.

West Paris, Saturday, July 31: Yard and bake sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Historical Society. FMI: Betty Jones 674-2507.

Rumford area

Dixfield, Tuesday, July 20: Mr. The Science Guy: Water, Water, Everywhere!, 2-3 p.m., Ludden Memorial Library.

Mexico, Tuesday, July 20: “Show and Tell” Pet Show, 10 a.m., Mexico Public Library, 134 Main St. Pets must be on leash or in carriers. Ages 2-12. FMI: 364-3281 or [email protected].

Bethel, Wednesday, July 21: American Red Cross blood drive, 2-7 p.m., Telstar High School, 284 Walkers Mills Road.

Mexico, Friday, July 23: Farmers’ market, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Labonville. New vendors welcome. FMI: Gail Cutting 364-3424.

Dixfield, Tuesday, July 27: The Magic of Conjuring Carol, 2-3 p.m., Ludden Memorial Library.

Mexico, Tuesday, July 27: “Bananas” the Clown, 10 a.m., Library, Main Street. Free. FMI: 364-3281 or [email protected].

Lewiston area

Lewiston, Monday, July 19: ArtVan for ages 6-13, 10:30 a.m., Library, Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or lplonline.org.

Lewiston, Monday, July 19: All-ages story time, 6 p.m., Library, Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or lplonline.org.

Auburn, Tuesday, July 20: Preschool Stories, 10 a.m., Children’s Room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Tuesday, July 20: Classic Film Series: Calamity Jane (1953), 2-4 p.m., Androscoggin Community Room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. 50 cents. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Tuesday, July 20: Farmers’ market, 2-6 p.m., Kennedy Park. FMI: 513-3844 or [email protected].

Lewiston, Tuesday, July 20: Story time for ages 0-2 1/2, 10 a.m., Library, Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or lplonline.org.

Mechanic Falls, Tuesday, July 20: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Mechanic Falls Town Hall, 108 Lewiston St.

Auburn, Wednesday, July 21: Teen Anime Club, 3-4 p.m., Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Wednesday, July 21: Auburn Community Band: “It’s Show Time!”, 7-8:15 p.m., Festival Plaza, Main Street. Free. Rain location: Hilton Garden Inn. Bring lawn chair. FMI: 333-6601 ext 2108 or www.auburncommunityband.com.

Lewiston, Wednesday, July 21: Farmers’ market, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Mary’s, Campus and LaFayette streets. FMI: 513-3844 or [email protected].

Lewiston, Wednesday, July 21: Read to a Dog, 11 a.m., Library, Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Reserve a spot at 513-3133.

Auburn, Thursday, July 22: Milkweed Puppet Theater, 10-11 a.m., Androscoggin Community Room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Free. All are welcome. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Thursday, July 22: Teen Movie Series: What’s Eating Gilbert Grape?, 2-4 p.m., Androscoggin Community Room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Free. Refreshments served. Presented by the Secual Assualty Crisis Center and Auburn Public Library. Sponsored by P&G/Tambrands. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Thursday, July 22: Shakespeare on the Green, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Library Lawn, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Presented by The Poland Players. Donations accepted. Rain location Androscoggin Community Room. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Thursday, July 22: Summer Craft: Ziplock Aquariums, 10-11 a.m., Parent Resource Center, Advocates for Children, 57 Birch St. FMI: 783-3990 or www. advocatesforchildren.net.

Lewiston, Thursday, July 22: Kids cooking club for ages 6-13, 4 p.m., Library, Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Space limited. Sponsored by Lots to Gardens. Reserve spot at 513-3133.

Lewiston, Friday, July 23: Tommys Hard Rock Festival, 8 p.m. to midnight, Pelletier’s Banquet Hall, 711 Webster St. Benefits Tommys Feral Feline Friends. FMI: 650-8374.

Lewiston, Friday, July 23: Preschool story time for ages 2-5, 10:30 a.m., Library, Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or lplonline.org.

Sabattus, Friday and Saturday, July 23-24: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dominican Convent, 61 Lisbon Road. Benefits Loaves and Fishes. FMI: Sister Lucille 375-8399.

Auburn, Saturday, July 24: Teen craft: paper beads necklace, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Library Conference Room, 49 Spring St. Pre-registration require. Sponsored by P&G/Tambrands. FMI: Sally Holt 333-6640 ext. 4 or [email protected].

Bowdoin, Saturday, July 24: Bean supper, 4-6 p.m., Fire Department, Cornish Drive, off Main Street. $7, children $3, under 5 free. Benefits Fire Dept. Auxiliary. FMI: 666-5787.

Gray, Saturday, July 24: Chicken barbecue, 5:30 p.m., Henry Pennell Municipal Complex, 24 Main St. $9, 12 an under $4.50. Music and fireworks. Free shuttle from Gray Plaza. Sponsored by Congregational Church. FMI: 657-4338.

Gray, Saturday, July 24: Pennell Celebration and Re-Dedication, noon to 9 p.m., Henry Pennell Municipal Complex, 24 Main St. Music, food, games, fireworks. Free shuttle from Gray Plaza.

Minot, Saturday, July 24: Spaghetti dinner, 5-7:30 p.m., West Minot Grange. $10. Raffles. Benefits Kurt Theriault Memorial Scholarship.

New Gloucester, Saturday, July 24: Bean supper, 5-6 p.m., Amvets Post 6. $7, 6-11 $3, under 6 free.

New Gloucester, Saturday, July 24: Spinning demonstration by Maine Angora Producers, 10 a.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26. FMI: 926-4597.

Wayne, Saturday, July 24: Farmers’ market, 8:30-11 a.m., Town Green, next to Post Office. FMI: waynefarmersmarket.weebly.com.

Wayne, Saturday, July 24: Androscoggin Yacht Club fundraising supper, 6 p.m., 22 Lake St. $6, 10 and under $3. All are invited.

Auburn, Sunday, July 25: Emily’s 5K Run, 9 a.m., Edward Little High School. $20. Kids fun run 8:15 a.m. Sponsored by Maine Orthopaedic Foundation. FMI: www.triplecrown5k.com.

Lewiston, Sunday, July 25: 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.

Lisbon Falls, Sunday, July 25: Chicken barbecue, noon, Knights of Columbus Council 2358 grounds, Route 196. Tickets: 353-2091, 353-4150 or at Holy Trinity Church

New Gloucester, Sunday, July 25: Open farm day, 12-4 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26. Free tours, wagon rides, displays. Barbecue meal for sale.

Auburn, Monday, July 26: Workshop: Computers for Job Seekers, 9-11 a.m., Library Computer Lab, 49 Spring St. Free. Pre-register at 333-6640 ext. 4.

Auburn, Monday, July 26: Author Debra Spark, 2-3 p.m., Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Monday, July 26: All-ages story time, 6 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Auburn, Tuesday, July 27: PrimeTime movie: Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, 2-4 p.m., Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. Admission 50 cents. Especially for seniors, all invited. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Tuesday, July 27: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Freeport, Tuesday, July 27: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Community Center, 53 Depot St.

Gray, Tuesday, July 27: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., St. Gregory, 24 North Raymond Road.

Lewiston, Tuesday, July 27: Story time for ages 0-2 1/2, 10:30 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Lewiston, Tuesday, July 27: Farmers’ market, 2-6 p.m., Kennedy Park. FMI: 513-3844 or [email protected].

Lewiston, Wednesday, July 28: Farmers’ market, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Mary’s, Campus Avenue. FMI: 513-3844 or [email protected].

Lewiston, Tuesday, July 27: Farmers’ market, 2-6 p.m., Kennedy Park. FMI: 513-3844 or [email protected].

Topsham, Tuesday, July 27: Ecology lecture: “Solar Power”, 6:30-8 p.m., Public Library. Free. Presented by Cathance River Education Alliance. FMI: 798-1913 or www.creamaine.org.

Auburn, Wednesday, July 28: Teen Advisory Board meeting, 3-4 p.m., Library, Conference Room, 49 Spring St. Grades 7-12. Sponsored by P&G/Tambrands. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Wednesday, July 28: Auburn Community Band: “Forgotten but Unforgettable”, 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.

Lewiston, Wednesday, July 28: Read to a Dog, 11 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Reserve a spot at 513-3133.

Lewiston, Wednesday, July 28: Farmers’ market, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Mary’s, Campus and LaFayette Streets. FMI: 513-3844 or [email protected].