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 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.

Turner, Tuesday, July 27: LolaLee & the Country Bandits, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Community Gazebo, on the green, Route 117.

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.

Livermore Falls, Thursday, July 29: Lolalee & the Country Bandits concert, 6-8:30 p.m., Gazebo.

Farmington, Friday, July 30: Pie on the Porch Farmington’s SummerFest, 3-7:30 p.m., Holman Parish House porch and lawn, 225 Main St. Music. Rain location: Old South First Congregational Church. Cost of pie or old fashion dessert and beverage $4. Benefits Old South Church Community service, outreach and youth programs. FMI: 778-0424.

Farmington, Friday, July 30: Sandy River Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Front Street, between the Better Living Center and Narrow Gauge Cinema.

Farmington, Friday, July 30: Farmington Summer Fest 2010 Street Dance with “Sheperd’s Pie,” 7-9 p.m., Braodway, Downtown Farmington. Free. Open to public. Sponsored by Franklin Savings Bank. FMI: www.farmingtondowntown.com.

Livermore Falls, Friday, July 30: Concert by Terry Moore and Christine, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo.

Chesterville, Saturday, July 31: rummage and bake sale, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Chesterville Grange. Proceeds benefit the builfing repair fund.

East Dixfield, Saturday, July 31: Ol’ Prospector’s Day, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Countryfolk Music Theatre, Route 2. FMI: Larry Bisbee 645-4411 or [email protected].

Farmington, Saturday, July 31: Farmers’ market, 8 a.m. to noon, courthouse parking lot, Main Street.

Phillips, Saturday, July 31: Lion’s Club field day, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Main Street. Food, games, dunk tank.

Wayne, Saturday, July 31: Farmers’ market, 8:30-11 a.m., on the Green, next to Post Office, Main Street. FMI: waynefarmersmarket.weebly.com.

Livermore Falls, Monday, Aug. 2: Concert by Stained Grass, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo.

Strong, Monday through Friday, Aug. 2-6: Vacation Bible School, 3-5:30 p.m., United Methodist Church. FMI: Gayle 684-4758 or Sue 639-3166.

Farmington, Tuesday, Aug. 3: Sandy River Farmers’ Market, 2-6 p.m., Front Street between Better Living Center and Narrow Gauge Cinema.

Farmington, Tuesday, Aug. 3: Arizona Rose& the Rich Ric Band, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Farmington Meeting House Park Gazebo. Weather permitting. Free.

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, Aug. 3: Silver & Gold Concert, 6-8:30 p.m., Gazebo.

Wilton, Tuesday, Aug. 3: School Principal reads “Hot Rod Hamster,” by Cynthia Lord with activity, 10:30 a.m., Wilton Free Public Library.

Livermore Falls, Wednesday, Aug. 4: Nickles & Dimes concert, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo.

Farmington, Wednesday, Aug. 4: St. Luke’s Lobster Rolls Lunches, 11-3 p.m., delivering. $9.50. FMI or to order call 645-2639.

Rangeley, Wednesday, Aug. 4: Ladies/community breakfast, 7-9 a.m., Loon Lodge, Route 4. FMI: 864-5666.

Livermore Falls, Thursday, Aug. 5: Concert by Black Hobo Band, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo.

Wilton, Thursday, Aug. 5: Story and activity, 6 p.m., Public Library. Selectman Tom Saviello reads “The Wicked Bid Toddlah”. ASL interpreted.

Oxford Hills area

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

Bridgton, Wednesday, July 28: Brown bag lunch with photographer Daniel Lake, 12-1 p.m., Municipal Complex lower level, entrance on Irdale St. Free. FMI: 647-2389.

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.

Norway, Thursday, July 29: Norway Farmers’ Market, 2-6 p.m., parking lot behind Fare Share Market, Main Street.

Norway, Thursday, July 29: “Secrets of the Tsil Cafe” by Thomas Fox Averill Wes Hingler book discussion, 7 p.m., Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: [email protected] or 743-5309.

Paris, Thursday, July 29: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. Ages 0-5. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

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

Paris, Friday, July 30: Preschool play group, 9 a.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. Ages 1-3. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Paris, Friday, July 30: Bean and casserole supper, 5-6:30 p.m., First Congregational Church. $7, under 12 $4.

Oxford, Saturday, July 31: Bean and casserole supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Congregational Church, King Street. $7, 5-12 $4, under 5 free.

Paris, Saturday, July 31: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. $5. Lunch counter open.

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

Bethel, Sunday, Aug. 1: Concert by Al Mallory & Friends, 4 p.m., Bethel Common. Free. Bring chair or blanket. Sponsored by Mahoosuc Arts Council.

West Paris, Sunday, Aug. 1: Open house, 2-4 p.m., Finnish-American Heritage Center, 8 Maple St. Museum, gift shop, library.

Paris, Tuesday, Aug. 3: “Make your own book,” 11 a.m. to noon, Hamlin Memorail Library, Hannibal Hamlin Drive, top of Paris Hill. Free. FMI or to sign up: 743-2980 or [email protected].

Norway, Wednesday, Aug. 4: Preschool storytime, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Ages 2-6. FMI: 743-5308, www.norwaylib.me.us.

Norway, Wednesday, Aug. 4: Ice cream social, 7 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church and St. Catherine’s Catholic Church. $5. Music. Reservations and FMI: 539-0076, or 743-2606 or 743-6782 9 a.m. to noon.

Paris, Wednesday, Aug. 4:ActV concert in the Park, 6-8 p.m., Moore Park. 50’s and 70’s music. Rain location Paris Elementary School.

Paris, Wednesday, Aug. 4: Mad Science kid program, 10 a.m., Paris Elementary School.

Lovell, Thursday, Aug. 5: Summer fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., United Church of Christ, Route 5. Food, flowers, raffle, luncheon.

Norway, Thursday, Aug. 5: Farmers’ market, 2-6 p.m., Fare Share Market parking lot, Main Street.

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

Paris, Thursday, Aug. 5: Children’s activity: “Make your own book”, 11 a.m. to noon, Hamlin Memorial Library, Hannibal Hamlin Drive. Sign up and FMI: 743-2980 or [email protected].

Rumford area

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].

Rumford, Wednesday, July 28: “Seafood Nite,” 4:30-6:30 p.m., Rumford Lodge of Elks #862. $15. Hosted by Bill Ruff and his crew. 50/50 raffle. Take outs are available. FMI or to order: Sandel Welch 364-2548 or 418-9650.

Mexico, Thursday, July 29: Hymn Sing, 6:30 p.m., Congregational Church, UCC, “Green Church”. Free will offering. Refreshments. Benefits choir praise hymnals. Handicapped accessible.

Mexico, Friday, July 30: River Valley Farmers Market, 10 a.m to 3 p.m., Labonville. New vendors welcome. FMI: Gail Cutting 364-3424.

Dixfield, Saturday, July 31: Bean supper, 4-7 p.m., King Hiram Masonic Lodge #57. $7, under 12 $4.

East Dixfield, Saturday, July 31: Ol’ Prospector’s Day, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Countryfolk Music Theatre, Route 2. FMI: Larry Bisbee 645-4411 or [email protected].

Bethel, Sunday, Aug. 1: Concert by Al Mallory & Friends, 4 p.m., Bethel Common. Free. Bring chair or blanket. Sponsored by Mahoosuc Arts Council.

Mexico, Tuesday, Aug. 3: Bitsy Ionta with,”Stupendous Science Fun!,” 10 a.m., Mexico Public Library, 134 Main St. Age 2-12. Free. FMI: [email protected] or 364-3281.

Lewiston area

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].

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.

Turner, Tuesday, July 27: LolaLee & the Country Bandits, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Community Gazebo, on the green, Route 117.

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].

Auburn, Thursday, July 29: Teen movie series: The Other Sister, 2-4 p.m., Androscoggin Community Room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Free. Refreshments available. Presented by the Sexual Assault Crisis Center and Auburn Public Library. Sponsored by P&G/Tambrands. FMI:333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Thursday, July 29: Shakespeare on the Green, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Library Lawn (rain location: Androscoggin Community Room), Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Presented by the Poland Players. Free, donations accepted. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Thursday, July 29: Craft: Watermelon Slices, 10-11 a.m., Parent Resource Center, Advocates for children, 57 Birch St. FMI: 783-3990 or [email protected].

Lewiston, Thursday, July 29: Kids cooking club, 4 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Presented by Lots to Gardens. Ages 6-13. Space limited, FMI or to register: 513-3133.

Lewiston, Thursday, July 29: Martha Dana’s Giant Puppets, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Free. Ticket holders allowed in first. FMI: 513-3133 or lplonline.org.

Lewiston, Friday, July 30: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 2 1/2 – 5. FMI: 513-3133 or lplonline.org.

Lisbon, Friday, July 30: Bratwurst and beans, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Lisbon VFW Post 9459. $6. FMI: 353-2152.

Poland, Friday, July 30: Dinner dance, 8 p.m., Poland Spring Resort. Music by VINTAGE. $9. FMI: 998-4351.

Sabattus, Friday and Saturday, July 30-31: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dominican Convent, 61 Lisbon Road. FMI: Sister Lucille 375-8399.

Auburn, Saturday, July 31: Spaghetti supper, 4-8:30 p.m., Masonic Temple, 1021 Turner St. $10, children/seniors $5, under 5 free. Music, 50/50. Benefits Joshua Kennedy. FMI: [email protected]

Auburn, Saturday, July 31: “Aesop’s Fables Redux”, 7 p.m., First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St. $5, family $15. FMI: 783-0461.

New Gloucester, Saturday, July 31: Flea market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Amvet Hall, Route 100. Tables $15. FMI: Joyce 926-4079 or Pat 926-4232.

Wayne, Saturday, July 31: Farmers’ market, 8:30-11 a.m., on the Green, next to Post Office, Main Street. FMI: waynefarmersmarket.weebly.com.

Auburn, Sunday, Aug. 1: “Aesop’s Fables Redux”, 2 p.m., First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St. $5, family $15. FMI: 783-0461.

Lewiston, Sunday, Aug. 1: Dance with music by Crossin Mason Dixon, 7-11 p.m., Knights of Columbus hall, 150 East Ave. $8. Doors open at 6 p.m. FMI: 784-0389.

New Gloucester, Sunday, Aug. 1: Nutrition and healthy lifestyle discussion, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Community Market, Amvet parking lot, Route 100. FMI: 926-5919 or www.newgloucestergardens.com.

Lewiston, Monday, Aug. 2: All-ages story time, 6 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Aug. 3: Babytime storytime, 10:30 a.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 0-2. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Aug. 3: Lewiston Farmers’ Market, 2-6 p.m., Kennedy Park. FMI: 513-3844 or [email protected].

Auburn, Wednesday, Aug. 4: Auburn Community Band presents “Let’s Dance,” 7-8:15 p.m., Festival Plaza, Main Street. Rain location at Hilton Garden Inn. Free. FMI: 333-6601 ext. 2180 or www.auburncommunityband.com.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Aug. 4: St. Mary’s Market, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., corner of Campus and LaFayette. FMI: 513-3844 or [email protected].

Lewiston, Thursday, Aug. 5: Children’s craft: blueberry painting, 10-11 a.m., Advocates for Children Parent Resource Center, 57 Birch St. FMI: 783-3990 or www.advocatesforchildren.net.

Lewiston, Thursday, Aug. 5: Kids’ cooking club for ages 7-14, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Sponsored by Lots to Gardens. Sign up at 513-3133.