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

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, noon to 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.

Farmington, Sunday, Aug. 14: Recital by Rebecca and Lynne Floyd, 2 p.m., Nordica Auditorium, University of Maine Farmington Campus. Donations accepted.

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.

Wilton, Sunday, Aug. 14: Concert by Hyssongs, 6 p.m., East Wilton Union Church. 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.

Farmington, Wednesday, Aug. 17: Kids crusade, 6:30 p.m., Living Waters. Open to kids of all ages. Free. FMI: 778-6190 or 491-1205.

Farmington, Wednesday, Aug. 17: Nordica Day concert, 7:30 p.m., UMF Nordica Auditorium. Donations. FMI: 778-2042.

Livermore Falls, Wednesday, Aug. 17: Concert by Stained Grass, 6-8:30 p.m., Gazebo.

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.

Fayette, Thursday, Aug. 18: Story hour, 10 a.m., Underwood Library, 2006 Main St. All ages.

Livermore, Thursday, Aug. 18: Living history tours, 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, Thursday, Aug. 18: Concert by Nickles & Dimes, 6-8:30 p.m., Gazebo.

Phillips, Thursday, Aug. 18: Fashion revue, 7 p.m., Phillips Middle School, 1401 Rangeley Rd. Adults $3, students $2, kids under 5 free. Benefits trip to Quebec.

Jay, Friday, Aug. 19: Supper, 5 p.m., VFW Post 3335. $8. Followed by country music and open mic night. FMI: 897-5112.

Farmington Falls, Saturday, Aug. 20: LEAP’s golf tournament, 1 p.m., Sandy River Golf Club. $30 per golfer, $100 per team of four. Register at 11 a.m. All proceeds benefit LEAP. FMI: 778-3466 or www.leapcommunity.org/currentevents.

Leeds, Saturday, Aug. 20: Baked bean and casserole supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Leeds Community Church, 123 Church Hill Rd. Adults $6.50, ages 5-12 $3. Benefits Leeds Church Maintenance Fund. FMI: 524-7151.

Dixfield, Sunday, Aug. 21: Free jam session, 12-6 p.m., Countryfolk Music Theatre, Rte. 2. FMI: 645-4411.

Livermore Falls, Sunday, Aug. 21: Concert by Sonny & Friends, 12:30-3 p.m., Gazebo.

Wilton, Sunday, Aug. 21: Concert by New Beginnings, 6 p.m., East Wilton Union Church, 1306 Main St. Free. FMI: 645-4297.

Farmington, Monday, Aug. 22: Concert by Old Crow Band, 7:30-9 p.m., Meetinghouse Park. Weather permitting.

Farmington, Tuesday, Aug. 23: Concert by The Crosby’s, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Meetinghouse Park Gazebo. Free. Weather permitting. FMI: 778-3424.

Livermore, Tuesday, Aug. 23: Living history tours, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Washburn-Norlands Living History Center, 290 Norlands Rd. Adults $10, kids under 12 $6. FMI: 897-4366 or www.norlands.org.

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, Aug. 23: Concert by Barry Wood, 6-8:30 p.m., Gazebo.

Turner, Tuesday, Aug. 23: Concert by Mary Murphy, 6:30 p.m., “On the Green,” Rte. 117.