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

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, noon to 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.

Wayne, Saturday, July 2: Pie sale, 8 a.m., Cary Memorial Library, Old Winthrop Rd.

East Dixfield, Sunday, July 3: Jam session, noon to 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, Monday, July 4: Strawberry shortcake, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Pierce House Lawn, Main St. $4. Benefits Old South First Congregational Church programs.

Turner, Monday, July 4: Book sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Turner Public Library, 98 Matthews Way. FMI: 212-7872 or www.turnerpubliclibrary.org.

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

Turner, Tuesday, July 5: Book sale, noon to 4 p.m., Turner Public Library, 98 Matthews Way. FMI: 212-7872 or www.turnerpubliclibrary.org.

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

Oquossoc, Wednesday, July 6: Community breakfast, 7-9 a.m., Gingerbread House. FMI: 864-3602.

Livermore Falls, Thursday, July 7: Concert by Nickles & Dimes, 6-8:30 p.m., Gazebo.

Turner, Thursday, July 7: American Red Cross blood drive, 2-7 p.m., Leavitt High School, 21 Matthews Way.

Jay, Friday, July 8: Community supper, 5 p.m., VFW Post 3335. $8. Open mic night follows. FMI: 897-5112.

Jay, Saturday, July 9: Flea market, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Knights of Columbus, Main St. FMI: 897-7108.

Livermore, Saturday, July 9: Benefit supper for Brian Lee, 4-6 p.m., AMVETS Hall, 111 Main St. Adults $7, ages 12 and under $3. FMI: 897-3286.

Wayne, Saturday, July 9: Pork BBQ and silent auction, 5-7 p.m., Wayne Community Church. Hosted by WGME News 13 Meteorologist Craig Miller.

East Dixfield, Sunday, July 10: Country/bluegrass/gospel jam session, noon to 6 p.m., Countryfolk Music Theatre, Rte. 2. FMI: 645-4411.

Livermore Falls, Sunday, July 10: Concert by Sonny & Friends, 12:30-3 p.m., Gazebo.

Oxford Hills area

Oxford, Monday, June 27: Pie auction, 6-8 p.m., Tractor Supply Co., Rte. 26. FMI: 890-0870.

Hebron, Tuesday, June 28: Frank Perham speaks on history of mining for minerals and gem stones, 7 p.m., Town Hall. Sponsored by Historical Society.

Norway, Wednesday, June 29: Pre-school story times, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Ages 2-6. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.

Paris, Wednesday, June 29: Make paper airplanes, any time between 12 and 4 p.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or email [email protected].

Norway, Thursday, June 30: Concert by Bill Lake, 6 p.m., Norway Rehab. Open to the public. Bring lawn chairs.

Oxford, Thursday, June 30: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., American Legion Post 112, 169 King St.

Paris, Thursday, June 30: Story time for ages 0-5, 10 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994.

Hartford, Saturday, July 2: Clothing Center open, 9-11 a.m., across from Community Church, Church Street.

Locke Mills, Saturday, July 2: Strawberry festival, 7:30 a.m. until sold out, Locke Mills Union Church.

Paris, Saturday, July 2: Turkey supper and dance, supper 5-6 p.m., dance 6:30 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. Supper $7, dance $5. Music by Jones Dance Band.

Bridgton, Sunday, July 3: Spaghetti feast, 5-7 p.m., Stevens Brook Elementary school, downtown Bridgton. Adults $8, ages 3-10 $4, under 3 free. Benefits Bridgton Public Library programs.

Otisfield, Monday, July 4: Parade, 10 a.m., Cutler’s field, south of Spurr’s Corner Fire Station, Rte. 121. Line up at 9 a.m. Water salute, music, and food to follow. FMI: 627-6950.

Waterford, Monday, July 4: Indoor yard sale, 7-11 a.m., Wilkins Community House basement, Plummer Hill Road.

Waterford, Monday, July 4: Breakfast, 7:30-10 a.m., Wilkins Community House, Plummer Hill Road. $7, 5-10 $4, under 5 free.

Waterford, Monday, July 4: Breakfast, 7:30-10 a.m., Wilkins Community House, Plummer Hill Rd. Adults $7, ages 5-10 $4, under 5 free. Indoor yard sale downstairs 7-11 a.m. FMI: 583-4673.

Waterford, Monday, July 4: Book sale, 8 a.m. to noon, Waterford Library, Rte. 35/37. Hard covers $2, paperbacks $1. FMI: 583-2050.

Naples, Tuesday, July 5: American Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Library, 940 Roosevelt Trail.

Denmark, Wednesday, July 6: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Town Hall, Rte. 117.

Norway, Wednesday, July 6: Pre-school story time, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Ages 2-6. FMI: 743-5308.

Paris, Wednesday, July 6: Make Alka-Seltzer rockets, any time from noon to 4 p.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or email [email protected].

Paris, Thursday, July 7: Pre-school story time, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. Infants up to age 5. FMI: 743-6994 or email [email protected].

Norway, Friday, July 8: Book sale, 4-7 p.m., Norway Grange Hall, Whitman St. Sponsored by Friends of Norway Library.

Sumner, Friday, July 8: Campfire sing-along, 6:30 p.m., Congregational Church of East Sumner.

Norway, Saturday, July 9: Book sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Norway Grange Hall, Whitman St. Sponsored by Friends of Norway Library.

Norway, Saturday, July 9: Quilt and fiber art show, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Second Congregational Church, UCC, 205 Main St. Call to display a piece. FMI: 743-2290.

Paris, Saturday, July 9: Ice cream social and dance with caller Walt Bull, 7 p.m., Oxford Hills Middle School. $6. Non-dancers watch free. Hosted by Swingin’ Bears Square Dance Club. FMI: 782-4050.

Paris, Saturday, July 9: Dance, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church St. $5.

Sumner, Saturday, July 9: Public BBQ supper, 5:30 p.m., Congregational Church of East Sumner. Adults $7, children under 12 $3.

Rumford area

Mexico, Wednesday, June 29: Free lunch, 11:30 a.m., Town Hall. Served by GRAMPS. All are welcome. Doors open 10 a.m. FMI: 364-7242.

Rumford, Saturday, July 2: Public bean supper, 5 p.m., Blazing Star Lodge, Rte. 232. Adults $7, children under 12 $3. Take-out available. FMI: 364-4715.

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

Rumford, Tuesday, July 5: Rob White the Snakeman, 3 p.m., Rumford Public Library, 56 Rumford Ave. Free. Open to all area children. FMI: 364-3661.

Mexico, Wednesday, July 6: Free lunch, 11:30 a.m., Town Hall. Served by GRAMPS. All are welcome. Doors open at 10 a.m. FMI: 364-7242.

Rumford, Thursday, July 7: Gizmos and gadgets with Mr. Science, 3 p.m., Rumford Public Library, 56 Rumford Ave. Open to area children and their friends.

East Dixfield, Sunday, July 10: Country/bluegrass/gospel jam session, noon to 6 p.m., Countryfolk Music Theatre, Rte. 2. FMI: 645-4411.