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

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.

Wilton, Sunday, Aug 1: “Journey Home” in concert, 6 p.m., East Wilton Union Church lawn. Free-will offering. Rain location: inside. FMI: 778-0352 or www.jrnyhome.com.

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

Rangeley, Monday, Aug. 2: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Good Shepard Church, 2614 Main St.

Carrabassett Valley, Tuesday, Aug. 3: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-5 p.m., Sugarloaf Inn, 5092 Access Road.

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.

Farmington, Friday, Aug. 6: Sandy River Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Front Street, between Better Living Center and Narrow Gauge Cinema.

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

Rangeley, Friday, Aug. 6: Music by The Mueller Family and Erica Brown, 6-9 p.m., Swig ‘n Smelt Pub, Saddleback Mountain.

Wilton, Friday, Aug. 6: Open House and arts and crafts, 1 p.m., Wilton Free Public Library. Focus: Fishing Industry.

Farmington, Saturday, Aug. 7: Farmers’ market, 8 a.m. to noon, courthouse parking lot, Main Street.

Jay, Saturday, Aug. 7: Public Supper, 4-6 p.m., North Jay Grange #10, corner of Rt. 4 & 17.   Dinner Music by The Melodears, Diane, Rae, Patty & Dianne. $7, kids 10/under  $3.

FMI: 645-4628, 645-2910, 645-2217.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, Aug. 7: Concert by Off The Hill, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo.

New Sharon, Saturday, Aug. 7: Bean supper, 5-6:30 p.m., United Methodist Church. $7, under 12 $2.50. Sponsored by the men of the church.

Strong, Saturday, Aug. 7: Bean supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Strong Beach, off Route 234. $6, 5-11 $3, under 5 free. Rain location: Forster Building. Bring salad or dessert to share.

Wayne, Saturday, Aug. 7: Farmers’ market, 8:30-11 a.m., Town Green, next to Post Office. Music and children’s activities. FMI: waynefarmersmarket.weebly.com.

Livermore Falls, Monday, Aug. 9: Stained Grass concert, 6-8:30 p.m., gazebo.