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, Sept. 13: Concert by Stained Grass, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo.

Strong, Monday, Sept. 13: American Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Forster Memorial Building, 11 Main St.

Farmington, Tuesday, Sept. 14: Sandy River farmers’ market, 2-6 p.m., Front St., between Better Living Center and Narrow Gauge Cinema.

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, Sept. 14: Concert by The Crosbys, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo.

Rangeley, Wednesday, Sept. 15: Community breakfast, 7-9 a.m., St. Luke’s Catholic Church, Lake Street. FMI: 864-3807.

Livermore Falls, Thursday, Sept. 16: Concert by Black Hobo Band, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo.

Farmington, Friday, Sept. 17: Sandy River farmers’ market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Front St., between Better Living Center and Narrow Gauge Cinema.

Livermore Falls, Friday, Sept. 17: Concert by Terry Moore and Christine, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo.

Farmington, Saturday, Sept. 18: Farmers’ market, 8 a.m. to noon, courthouse parking lot, across from the Gazebo on Main St.

Livermore, Saturday, Sept. 18: Autumn Pie and Arts, 1-4 p.m., Washburn-Norlands Living History Center, 290 Norlands Rd. $5 admission. Benefits Norlands barn raising campaign.

Wilton, Saturday, Sept. 18: Public meal, 5-6:30 p.m., Harland Harnden Masonic Lodge Building, 70 Bryant Road. Adults, $8. Children under 12, $5. Held by Wilton-Farmington Masonic Lodges and York Rite Bodies. Proceeds to benefit the Building Fund. FMI: 778-2354.

Livermore Falls, Monday, Sept. 20: Stained Grass concert, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo.

Farmington, Tuesday, Sept. 21: Sandy River farmers’ market, 2-6 p.m., Front St., between Better Living Center and Narrow Gauge Cinema.

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, Sept. 21: Silver & Gold concert, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo.

Livermore Falls, Wednesday, Sept. 22: Concert by Larry Wright, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo.

Livermore Falls, Thursday, Sept. 23: Lolalee & the Country Bandits concert, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo.

Oxford Hills area

South Paris, Sunday, Sept. 12: Arnold Dugmore Ride and Walk for MS, ride 10 a.m., walk 11 a.m., Smilin’ Moose & Shipyard Brewing Co., 10 Market Square. Ride $20, walk $10. Cookout, music 2-5 p.m. Rain date: Sept. 19. FMI: 739-6006 or [email protected].

Locke Mills, Tuesday, Sept. 14: Supper and dance, 5-9 p.m., American Legion Hall. Adults, $10. Children, $3. Doors open at 4 p.m. Music by Boulder Ridge Orchestra.

Norway, Wednesday, Sept. 15: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library children’s room, 258 Main St. Ages 2-6. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.

Paris, Wednesday, Sept. 15: Square dancing, 6:30-9 p.m., Oxford Hills Middle School, Pine St. First two nights free, then $4 per person. FMI: 577-6894, 647-2008, 782-4050.

Naples, Thursday, Sept. 16: American Red Cross blood drive, 2-7 p.m., American Legion, 26 Casco Road.

Norway, Thursday, Sept. 16: Farmers’ market, 2-6 p.m., Fare Share Market parking lot, Main Street.

Paris, Thursday, Sept. 16: Preschool story time for ages 0-5, 10 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Paris, Friday, Sept. 17: Playgroup, 9:30 a.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. Ages 1-3. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Norway, Friday, Sept. 17: Baby boosters, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library children’s room, 258 Main St. Infants up to age 2. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.

Bar Mills, Saturday, Sept. 18:Tour of Italy supper, 4:30-7 p.m., Bar Mills Parish House, Main St./Rt. 4A. Adults, $8. Ages 12 and under, $5. Ages 5 and under, free. Sponsored by Business Committee of the First Congregational Church of Buxton. FMI: 929-6052.

Bethel, Saturday, Sept. 18: Harvestfest & Chowdah Cookoff, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Bethel Village Common, Broad St. Tickets on sale at 11 a.m. Chowder served at noon. FMI: www.bethelharvestfest.com.

Bridgton, Saturday, Sept. 18: Hike n’ Bike trek, 8-10 a.m., Shawnee Peak ski area, 119 Mountain Rd. Trek times and prices vary. Register by Sept. 13, 9 p.m. FMI: 647-4352 or www.lelt.org.

Bryant Pond, Saturday, Sept. 18: Yard sale, starting at 9 a.m., Old Breau’s II, Route 26. Benefits Yourks family. FMI: 212-3504 or 713-5351.

Paris, Saturday, Sept. 18: Dance, 7-10 p.m., South Paris Legion Hall, Church St. Adults, $5. Lunch counter open.

Waterford, Saturday, Sept. 18: Indoor yard sale, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Wilkins House, Plummer Hill. Benefits the maintenance fund for the building.

Norway/Paris, Sunday, Sept. 19: Norway-Paris Fish and Game Association fall shoots, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., club range, Rt. 118, Buckfield Rd. FMI: 743-8339.

Rumford area

Dixfield, Monday, Sept. 13: Preschool story time, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Memorial Library.

Mexico, Monday, Sept. 13: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Public Library, 134 Main St. FMI: 364-3281 or [email protected].

Mexico, Friday, Sept. 17: River Valley farmers’ market, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Labonville, 53 River Rd. New vendors welcome.

Bethel, Saturday, Sept. 18: Harvestfest & Chowdah Cookoff, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Bethel Village Common, Broad St. Tickets on sale at 11 a.m. Chowder served at noon. FMI: www.bethelharvestfest.com

Rumford, Saturday, Sept. 18: Maine Children’s Cancer Walk, 9 a.m., Hosmer Field Complex. Registration at 8 a.m. All proceeds to help kids fighting cancer. Hosted by MCCP. FMI: 364-2548, 418-9650, 369-0619, 364-2479..

Dixfield, Monday, Sept. 20: Preschool story time, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Memorial Library, 42 Main St.

Mexico, Monday, Sept. 20: Preschool story&craft hour, 10 a.m., Mexico Public Library, 134 Main St. FMI: 364-3281 or [email protected].

Norway, Wednesday, Sept. 22: Preschool story time for ages 2-6, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308.

South Paris, Wednesday, Sept. 22: Square dance, 6:30-9 p.m., Oxford Hills Middle School, Pine Street. $4, first two nights free. Sponsored by Swingin’ Bears Square Dance Club. FMI: 577-6894, 647-2008, 782-4050.

Norway, Thursday, Sept. 23: Farmers’ market, 2-6 p.m., parking lot behind Fare Share Market, Main St.

Paris, Thursday, Sept. 23: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. Infants up to age 5. FMI: 743-6994 or e-mail [email protected].

Lewiston area

Lewiston, Monday, Sept. 13: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 150 East Ave.

Lewiston, Monday, Sept. 13: All-ages story time, 6 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Auburn, Tuesday, Sept. 14: Father of the Bride showing, 2 p.m., Auburn Public Library Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. 50 cents. Popcorn and punch provided. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Tuesday, Sept. 14: Steak & burger dinner, 5-7:30 p.m., Auburn/Lewiston Clubhouse, 43 Second St. Hosted by Boys&Girls Clubs of Southern Maine. Guest speaker Julia Clukey. FMI: www.bgcmaine.org.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 14: Infant storytime, 10:30 a.m., Lewiston Public Library children’s room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages up to 2 1/2. FMI: 513-3133 or lplonline.org.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 14: Farmers’ market, 2-6 p.m., Kennedy Park. FMI: 513-3844 or [email protected].

Turner, Tuesday, Sept. 14: Barry Wood concert, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo on the Green, Rte. 117, next to Historic Leavitt Institute.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Sept. 15: St. Mary’s market, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., corner of Campus and LaFayette. FMI: 513-3844 or [email protected].

Auburn, Wednesday, Sept. 15: Preschool story time, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Auburn Public Library children’s room, 49 Spring St. Ages 3-5. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Sept. 15: Read to Maggie the Dog, 5:30 p.m., Lewiston Public Library children’s room. Call to reserve a spot. FMI: 513-3133 or lplonline.org.

Auburn, Thursday, Sept. 16: Book discussion: The Piano Teacher, 6-7 p.m., Library History Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Thursday, Sept. 16: Craft: apple prints, 10-11 a.m., Parent Resource Center, Advocates for Children, 57 Birch St. FMI: 783-3990.

Lewiston, Thursday, Sept. 16: Informational session: Hospice and Volunteer Opportunities, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Beacon Hospice, 55 Lisbon St., Suite 2600. FMI: 784-4242 ext. 11.

Lewiston, Thursday, Sept. 16: 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.

Auburn, Friday, Sept. 17: Teen open mic night, 6-8 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Free. Performers sign up at 5:30. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 4 or [email protected].

Lewiston, Friday, Sept. 17: Preschool storytime, 10:30 a.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 2 1/2 to 5. FMI: 513-3133 or lplonline.org.

Lisbon, Friday, Sept. 17: BLTs and sloppy joes, 5:30-6:30 p.m., VFW Post 9459 Auxiliary. $6. Meeting to follow. FMI: 353-2152.

Auburn, Saturday, Sept. 18: Kids stories, 9:30 a.m., Auburn Public Library children’s room, 49 Spring St. Ages 2-6. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Saturday, Sept. 18: Kids Sprouts, 10:30-11 a.m., Auburn Public Library children’s room, 49 Spring St. Infants up to age 2. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Saturday, Sept. 18: Harvest festival, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wallingford Apple Orchards, Perkins Ridge Road. Games, food, pony rides, more. Sponsored by Park Avenue Elementary School PTO.

Bowdoin, Saturday, Sept. 18: Harvest supper, 4:30-6:30 p.m., West Bowdoin Parish Hall. $7.50, 12 and under $3.50, preschool free. Sponsored by West Bowdoin Baptist Church.

Durham, Saturday, Sept. 18: Quilt & hooked rug show/bake sale, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 744 Royalsborough Road, Route 136. Benefits Restoration Fund for Durham Historical Society.

Lisbon, Saturday, Sept. 18: Dance, 7:30-11:30 p.m., VFW Post 9459. No admission fee. FMI: 353-2152.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Sept. 18: Bean supper, 5-6 p.m., Amvets Post 6. Adults, $7. Children under 12, $3. Children under 6, free.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Sept. 18: Demonstration by Classic Quilters Group, 10 a.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Rte. 26.

Lewiston, Sunday, Sept. 19: 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.

Lewiston, Monday, Sept. 20: All ages storytime, 6 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or lplonline.org.

Auburn, Tuesday, Sept. 21: PrimeTime: Author Richard Cohen, 2 p.m., Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. Especially for senior citizens, but all welcome. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 21: Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Infants up to age 2 1/2. FMI: 513-3133 or lplonline.org.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 21: Farmers’ market, 2-6 p.m., Kennedy Park. FMI: 513-3844 or [email protected].

Auburn, Wednesday, Sept. 22: Preschool story time for ages 3-5, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., Library, Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Sept. 22: 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, Sept. 22: Read to Maggie the Dog, 5:30 p.m., Library, Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Reserve a spot at 513-3133.

Sabattus, Wednesday, Sept. 22: Card party, 6-9 p.m., Jacques Cartier Club, 14 Wales Road. $3. Benefits Loaves & Fishes. FMI: 755-5255 or www.sabattusdominicans.org.

Lewiston, Thursday, Sept. 23: Tissue paper trees craft, 10-11 a.m., Community Center, 57 Birch St. Sponsored by Advocates for Children.

Lewiston, Thursday, Sept. 23: Kids’ cooking club, 4 p.m., Lewiston Public Library children’s department, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 7-14. Attendance limited to 8 people. FMI: 513-3133 or lplonline.org.