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, 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.

Livermore Falls, Wednesday, Aug. 17: Supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Eaton Memorial United Methodist Church. $7, children $3. Benefits Brian Jordan. FMI: 897-5791.

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.

Jay, Friday, Aug. 19: Summer Hoe Down, 6-11 p.m., Where The Heck Are We campground. $5, children $3. Sponsored by Down East Country Music Association. Camp sites: 645-4595.

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.

Farmington, Saturday, Aug. 20: Geocaching, 6:30 p.m., West Farmington Grange Hall. All are welcome. FMI: 778-6968.

Jay, Saturday, Aug. 20: Summer Hoe Down, 12-11 p.m., Where The Heck Are We campground. $5, children $3. Sponsored by Down East Country Music Association. Camp sites: 645-4595.

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.

Madrid, Saturday, Aug. 20: Open house, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Village Schoolhouse, Ree’s Mill Road. Sponsored by Historical Society. FMI: 639-3977 or 639-2713.

Wilton, Saturday, Aug. 20: Beef pot roast supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Harland M. Harnden Masonic Hall, 70 Bryant Road. $8, under 12 $5. FMI: 778-2354 or 645-2190.

Dixfield, Sunday, Aug. 21: Free jam session, noon to 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.

Rangeley, Sunday, Aug. 21: Watermelon Music Series featuring David Bowman, 6-8 p.m., Church of the Good Shepherd. Admission by donation.

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.

Livermore Falls, Wednesday, Aug. 24: Concert by Stained Grass, 6-8:30 p.m., Gazebo.

Fayette, Thursday, Aug. 25: Story hour, 10 a.m., Underwood Library, 2006 Main St. All ages.

Livermore, Thursday, Aug. 25: 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.

Farmington, Friday, Aug. 26: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-6 p.m., 1 Hospital Dr.3

Jay, Friday, Aug. 26: Supper, 5 p.m., VFW Post 3335. $8. Country music and open mic follow. FMI: 897-5112.

Carthage, Saturday, Aug. 27: Bean and spaghetti supper, 5 p.m., Community Building. $6, 5-12 $3, under 5 free. Benefits Knox family. Donations and FMI: 562-7072.

Chesterville, Saturday, Aug. 27: Bean supper, 4-6 p.m., Grange. $7, children $3.

Farmington, Saturday, Aug. 27: 4-H Open Air market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tractor Supply, Wilton Road.

New Sharon, Saturday, Aug. 27: Bean and casserole supper, 5-6:30 p.m., United Methodist Church Annex. $7, under 12 $3.50.

Starks, Saturday, Aug. 27: Supper and silent auction, 4-7 p.m., Camp of the Eastward, Sawyer’s Mill Road. Hamburgers, hot dogs and drinks by Progressive Club. Bring salad, vegetables or dessert. Benefits Food Cupboard. Auction donations: 696-1064.

Strong, Saturday, Aug. 27: Dedication of “Stairway to Freedom,” 12 p.m., Lance Corporal Scott Paul Town Park. In memory of Sgt. Richard K. Parker. Followed by a chicken barbecue. Adults $8, children $5. FMI: 639-5518 or 684-4520.

Turner, Saturday, Aug. 27: Chicken barbecue, 4:30-7 p.m., Presbyterian Church, Route 219. Donations.

Dixfield, Sunday, Aug. 28: Jam session, noon to 6 p.m., Countryfolk Music Theatre, Route 2. Donations benefit youth music scholarships. FMI: 645-4411.

Livermore Falls, Sunday, Aug. 28: Concert by Sonny & Friends, 12:30-3 p.m., Gazebo.

Wilton, Sunday, Aug. 28: Gospel concert by Journey Home, 6 p.m., Union Church lawn, 1306 Main St. Refreshments. FMI: 645-4297.

Farmington, Monday, Aug. 29: Old Crow Band concert, 7:30-9 p.m., Meetinghouse Park. Weather permitting.