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, 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.

Livermore, Friday, Aug. 5: Quilting bee, anytime between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., Washburn-Norlands Living History Center. $5. No experience necessary. FMI: www.norlands.org.

Weld, Friday, Aug. 5: Showing of “Bambi,” 8 p.m., Amphitheater.

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.

Wilton, Friday, Aug. 5: Chicken barbecue, 5-6:30 p.m., First Congregational Church, Main Street. $8.50, children $7. Eat in or takeout. FMI: 645-2535.

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.

Hartford, Saturday, Aug. 6: Hartford Community Church Clothing Center, 9-11 a.m., Church St.

Jay, Saturday, Aug. 6: 50s and 60s dance, 8 p.m. to 12 a.m., VFW Post 3335, 64 Jewell St. $5. FMI: 897-2640 or 897-5112.

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.

Livermore, Saturday, Aug. 6: Quilting bee, anytime between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., Washburn-Norlands Living History Center. $5. No experience necessary. FMI: www.norlands.org.

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.

Weld, Saturday, Aug. 6: Guest speaker Donn Fendler retells “Lost on a Mountain in Maine,” 2 p.m., Nature Center.

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, Sunday, Aug. 7: Quilting bee, anytime between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., Washburn-Norlands Living History Center. $5. No experience necessary. FMI: www.norlands.org.

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: Hugh Ogden Memorial Evening of Poetry, 6 p.m., Ecopelagicon Nature Store, 7 Pond St. Free community open mic. 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.

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.

Livermore Falls, Wednesday, Aug. 10: Concert by Stained Grass, 6-8:30 p.m., Gazebo.

Fayette, Thursday, Aug. 11: Story hour, 10 a.m., Underwood Memorial Library, 2006 Main St. All ages.

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

Jay, Friday, Aug. 12: Supper, 5 p.m., VFW Post 3335. $8. Country music and open mic follow. FMI: 897-5112.

Rangeley, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 12-13: Bluegrass Festival, Friday 3 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m., Saddleback Mountain. $45 for both days. FMI: www.saddlebackmaine.com or 1-877-864-5441.

Farmington, Saturday, Aug. 13: Free community luncheon, 12-1 p.m., Old South First Congregational Church. Delivery service available. FMI: 778-0424 during the week or 778-4438 the morning of the luncheon.

Farmington, Saturday, Aug. 13: Bean and casserole supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, Farmington Falls Road.

Jay, Saturday, Aug. 13: Free supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Knights of Columbus. All are welcome. FMI: 897-2412.

Jay, Saturday, Aug. 13: Open house, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Historical Society. Theme: “Chairs”. Tours, food sale, lawn sale, music, prizes, rock-a-thon. Table rental $5. FMI: 897-4876.

Temple, Saturday, Aug. 13: Open house: 200th anniversary, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Intervale School House and Town Hall. Refreshments, calendar sale. Sponsored by Historical Society. FMI: 899-9995.

Vienna, Saturday, Aug. 13: Lobster or prime rib dinner, 4:30 and 6 p.m., United Methodist Church, Tower Road. $20, twin lobster $25. Advance tickets only, sold until Aug. 7. Benefits building fund. Tickets and FMI: 293-2335, 293-3892 or 293-4220.

Dixfield, Sunday, Aug. 14: Jam session, 12-6 p.m., Countryfolk Music Theatre, Route 2. Donations benefit youth music scholarships. FMI: 645-4411.

Farmington, Sunday, Aug. 14: Kids Crusade, 6:30 p.m., Living Waters Assembly of God, Route 4. Free. Open to kids of all ages. Rides and FMI: 778-6190 or 491-1205.

Livermore Falls, Sunday, Aug. 14: Concert by Sonny & Friends, 12:30 p.m., Gazebo.

Wilton, Sunday, Aug. 14: Concert by family Gospel trio Hyssongs, 6 p.m., East Wilton Union Church lawn, 1306 Main St. Free will offering. Refreshments. FMI: 645-4297.

Farmington, Monday, Aug. 15: Kids Crusade, 6:30 p.m., Living Waters Assembly of God, 547 Wilton Rd. Free. All are welcome. FMI: 778-6190 or 491-1205.

Farmington, Monday, Aug. 15: Old Crow Band concert, 7:30-9 p.m., Meetinghouse Park. Weather permitting.

Farmington, Tuesday, Aug. 16: Concert by Arizona Rose and the Rich Ric Band, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Meeting House Park Gazebo. Weather permitting.

Farmington, Tuesday, Aug. 16: Eddies Friends Ministries, 6:30 p.m., Living Waters. Free. Rides and FMI: 778-6190 or 491-1205.

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, Aug. 16: Living history tours, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Washburn-Norlands Living History Center, 290 Norlands Road. $10, under 12 $6, family $25. FMI: 897-4366 or www.norlands.org.

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, Aug. 16: Concert by The Crosbys, 6 p.m., Gazebo.

Phillips, Tuesday, Aug. 16: Talent show, 7 p.m., Middle School, 1401 Rangeley Road. $3, students $2, under 5 free. Benefits 8th grade trip to Quebec.

Turner, Tuesday, Aug. 16: Country music concert by Loose Connection, 6:30 p.m., Gazebo, Route 117.

Phillips, Wednesday, Aug. 17: Talent show, 7 p.m., Middle School, 1401 Rangeley Road. $3, students $2, under 5 free. Benefits 8th grade trip to Quebec.

Rangeley, Wednesday, Aug. 17: Breakfast, 7:30-9:30 a.m., Farm House Inn. Sponsored by Wilhelm Reich Museum. FMI: 864-5805.