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, Thursday, July 28: Craft: Making prints with odds and ends, 3-4 p.m., UMF, Everyone’s Resource Depot. $1. FMI: 778-7150.

Farmington, Friday, July 29: Pie on the Porch, 2-6 p.m., Holman Parish House, Main St. $4.50. Take-out available. Benefits Old South Church UCC’s outreach and community service programs. Special seating for area nursing homes available by reservation. FMI: 778-0424 by noon July 28.

Jay, Friday, July 29: Supper, 5 p.m., VFW Post 3335. $8. Followed by country music and open mic night. FMI: 897-5112.

Rangeley, Friday, July 29: Rangeley Logging Festival: music by 12-year-old Mason Strunk, 7 p.m., Church of the Good Shepherd, Main Street.  FMI: music 864-3421, festival 864-5551.

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Farmington, Saturday, July 30: Yard sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Pinewood Terrace, 136 Rosewood Drive. Rain or shine. FMI: 779-0511.

Farmington, Saturday, July 30: Big Ole Yard Sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Town Park and Superior Courthouse parking lot. Fee by donation. Vendors must supply tables and set up at 8 a.m. FMI: 779-7741.

Fayette, Saturday, July 30: Book sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Underwood Memorial Library, 2006 Main St.

New Sharon, Saturday, July 30: Public supper, 5-6:30 p.m., New Sharon United Methodist Church Annex. Adults $7, children under 12 $3.50. Benefits building fund and current expenses.

Rangeley, Saturday, July 30: Franco-American fiddler Don Roy, throughout the afternoon, Logging Museum Field. FMI: www.rlrlm.org, music 864-3421, festival 864-5551.

East Dixfield, Sunday, July 31: Jam session, noon to 6 p.m., Countryfolk Music Theatre, Rte. 2. FMI: 645-4411.

Farmington, Sunday, July 31: Sammie Angel concert, 6 p.m., Henderson Memorial Baptist Church, corner of Main and Academy St. Bring family and lawn chairs. FMI: 778-2163.

Livermore Falls, Sunday, July 31: Concert by Sonny & Friends, 12:30-3 p.m., Gazebo.

Salem, Sunday, July 31: Country Chickadees, 6 p.m., Salem Community Building. Refreshments available for sale. Donations accepted. Sponsored by The Salem Pine Tree Club.

Farmington, Monday, Aug. 1: Concert by Old Crow Band, 7:30-9 p.m., Meetinghouse park. Weather permitting.

Rangeley, Monday, Aug. 1: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Good Shepard Church, 2614 Main St.

Carrabassett Valley, Tuesday, Aug. 2: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-5 p.m., Sugarloaf Inn, 5092 Access Rd.

Farmington, Tuesday, August 2: Concert by Off the Hill, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Meeting House Park Gazebo. Free. FMI: 778-3424.

Livermore, Tuesday, Aug. 2: Living history tour, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Washburn-Norlands Living History Center, 290 Norlands Rd. Adults $10, children under 12 $6. FMI: 897-4366 or www.norlands.org.

Turner, Tuesday, August 2: Concert by The CZAR Project, 6:30 p.m., “On the Green,” Rte. 117, Turner Center.

Livermore Falls, Wednesday, Aug. 3: Concert by Stained Grass, 6-8:30 p.m., Gazebo.

Rangeley, Wednesday, Aug. 3: Community breakfast, 7-9 a.m., Loon Lodge. All are welcome. FMI: 864-5666.

Fayette, Thursday, Aug. 4: Story hour, 10 a.m., Underwood Memorial Library, 2006 Main St. All ages.

Livermore Falls, Thursday, Aug. 4: Concert by Nickles & Dimes, 6-8:30 p.m., Gazebo.

Farmington, Friday, Aug. 5: Western Maine Storytelling Festival, 7:30-10 p.m., UMF amphitheater. $8, seniors $6, youth $5. FMI: 860-6622 or www.wmsfestival.org.

Jay, Friday, Aug. 5: Supper, 5 p.m., VFW Post 3335. $8. Country music and open mic follow. FMI: 897-5112.

Wilton, Friday, Aug. 5: Yard sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., United Methodist Church. Refreshments. FMI: 645-2190.

Wilton, Friday, Aug. 5: Book sale, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Western Maine Expo, 128 Weld Road.

Carthage, Saturday, Aug. 6: Supper, 5 p.m., Town Office. $6. Hosted by the Historical Society.

Farmington, Saturday, Aug. 6: Storytelling Showcase, 10 a.m. to noon, Public Library, 117 Academy St. Free. FMI: 860-6622 or www.wmsfestival.org.

Farmington, Saturday, Aug. 6: Stories for Families, 1:45-4:45 p.m., Meetinghouse Park gazebo. Free. FMI: 860-6622 or www.wmsfestival.org.

Farmington, Saturday, Aug. 6: Storytelling concert, 7-9 p.m., UMF Lincoln Auditorium, behind 111 South St. $8, seniors $6, youth $5. FMI: 860-6622 or www.wmsfestival.org.

Farmington, Saturday, Aug. 6: Tale End reception, 9:30-11 p.m., Homestead Bakery, 186 Broadway. $5. FMI: 860-6622 or www.wmsfestival.org.

Jay, Saturday, Aug. 6: Public supper, 4-6 p.m., North Jay Grange, Rte. 17. Adults $7, ages 10 and under $3. FMI: 645-2910, 645-4628, or 645-2217.

Mount Vernon, Saturday, Aug. 6: Auction, 10 a.m., Community Center lawn. Preview 9 a.m. FMI: 293-2877.

New Vineyard, Saturday, Aug. 6: Bean supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Strong Beach, Porter Lake. Adults $6, ages 5-11 $3, under 5 free. Bring a salad or dessert to share. Hosted by Porter Lake Association. Rain location Forster Building in Strong.

Rangeley, Saturday, Aug. 6: Lawn sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Church of the Good Shepherd. Space available for $10. Held by Episcopal Church Women of Good Shepherd. FMI: 864-3381.

Wilton, Saturday, Aug. 6: Book sale, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Western Maine Expo, 128 Weld Road.

Dixfield, Sunday, Aug. 7: Jam session, noon to 6 p.m., Countryfolk Music Theatre, Route 2. Donations benefit youth music scholarships. FMI: 645-4411.

Livermore Falls, Aug. 7: Concert by Sonny & Friends, 12:30 p.m., Gazebo.

Rangeley, Sunday, Aug. 7: Concert by Glenshane Irish Folk Duo Jean and John Nesbitt, 6 p.m., Church of the Good Shepherd. $20. Tickets on sale at the Church Office. FMI: 864-3381.

Rangeley, Sunday, Aug. 7: Guest poet Sidney Wade, 6 p.m., Ecopelagicon Nature Store, 7 Pond St. Free. Community open mic night. FMI: 864-3421 or 864-2771.

Wilton, Sunday, Aug. 7: Concert by Heaven’s Blend, 6 p.m., East Wilton Union Church, 1306 Main St. Free. Open to the public. FMI: 645-4297.

Farmington, Monday, Aug. 8: Old Crow Band concert, 7:30-9 p.m., Meetinghouse Park. Weather permitting.

Weld, Monday, Aug. 8: Line dancing class, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Town Hall, 17 School St. $10. No partner needed. Open to all. Sponsored by Weld Recreational Association. FMI: 585-2534.

Farmington, Tuesday, Aug. 9: Concert by Seminole Wind, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Meetinghouse Park Gazebo. Free. Weather permitting. FMI: 778-3424.

Livermore, Tuesday, Aug. 9: Living history tour, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Washburn-Norlands Living History Center, 290 Norlands Rd. Adults $10, children under 12 $6. FMI: 897-4366 or www.norlands.org.

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, Aug. 9: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 6 p.m., Murray Hall, 69 Main St.

Turner, Tuesday, Aug. 9: Concert by Al and Denny, 6:30 p.m., “On the Green,” Rte. 117. Folk/blue-grass.