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

Jay, Thursday, June 23: Meet and greet Army National Guard 262nd Engineer Co., 6-8 p.m., Spruce Mountain lodge.

Jay, Thursday and Friday, June 23-24: Carnival, 5-10 p.m., Jay Plaza. Free admission, wristband specials. Benefits town gazebo.

Livermore Falls, Thursday, June 23: Concert by Nickles & Dimes, 6-8:30 p.m., Gazebo.

Farmington, Friday, June 24: Auction of W.G. Mallett School contents, 9 a.m., 113 Quebec St. Bidding on whole rooms, one at a time. Open house 7-9 a.m.

Jay, Friday, June 24: Community supper, 5 p.m., VFW Post 3335. $8. Followed by open mic night. FMI: 897-5112.

Chesterville, Saturday, June 25: Public baked bean supper, 4-6 p.m., Chesterville Grange. Adults $6, children $3.

Farmington, Saturday, June 25: Lawn and bake sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Henderson Memorial Baptist Church, Main and Academy Streets.

Jay, Saturday, June 25: Flea market, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Knights of Columbus, Main St. FMI: 897-7108.

Jay, Saturday, June 25: Carnival, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Jay Plaza. Free admission, wristband specials. Benefits town gazebo.

Farmington, Sunday, June 26: Wine tasting event, 3-5 p.m., The Company Restaurant, Front St. $30 per person or $50 per couple. Proceeds benefit Farmington Summer Fest.

Jay, Sunday, June 26: Carnival, 12-5 p.m., Jay Plaza. Free admission, wristband specials. Benefits town gazebo.

Livermore Falls, Sunday, June 26: Concert by Sonny & Friends, 12:30-3 p.m., Gazebo.

Farmington, Tuesday, June 28: Concert by Seminole Wind, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Meeting House Park Gazebo. Weather permitting.

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, June 28: Concert by Barry Wood, 6 p.m., Gazebo.

Livermore Falls, Wednesday, June 29: Concert by Stained Grass, 6-8:30 p.m., Gazebo.

Farmington, Friday, July 1: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-6 p.m., Franklin Memorial Hospital, 1 Hospital Dr.

Jay, Friday, July 1: Community supper, 5 p.m., VFW Post 3335. $8. Country music and open mic night follow. FMI: 897-5112.

Jay, Saturday, July 2: Flea market, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Knights of Columbus, Main Street. Table rentals. FMI: Bob 897-7108.

East Dixfield, Sunday, July 3: Jam session, 12-6 p.m., Countryfolk Music Theatre, Route 2. Donations benefit youth music scholarships. FMI: 645-4411.

Jay, Sunday, July 3: Chicken barbecue, after parade, VFW Post. $8. Country music. FMI: 897-5112.

Livermore Falls, Sunday, July 3: Sonny & Friends concert, 12:30 p.m., Gazebo.

Farmington, Tuesday, July 5: Concert by Off the Hill, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Meeting House Park Gazebo. Weather permitting.