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
Livermore Falls, Wednesday, Aug. 26: Stained Grass Concert, 6 to 8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo, downtown.
Farmington, Friday, Aug. 28: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 6 p.m., Franklin Memorial Hospital, 1 Hospital Dr.
Farmington, Saturday, Aug. 29: Yard and bake sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Fairbanks School Meeting House parking lot, Routes 4 and 27. Table rental $10. Rain date: Aug. 30. Benefits South Africa Partnership. FMI: Bonnie 628-6035.
Livermore Falls, Saturday, Aug. 29: The Black Mountain Hobo’s concert, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo, downtown.
Livermore Falls, Saturday, Aug. 29: Early Days of Logging with local storyteller James Vachon, 1 p.m., Maine’s Paper and Heritage Museum, 22 Church St. FMI: www.papermuseumofmaine.org.
New Sharon, Saturday, Aug. 29: Rummage sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., United Methodist Church. $1 bag sale at noon. Lunch available. FMI: 491-6807.
Wilton, Saturday, Aug. 29: Barbecue chicken supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Harland Harnden Masonic Lodge, 70 Bryant Road. $8, under 12 $5. Benefits Building Fund. Sponsored by Wilton Lodge #156, Maine Lodge #20, Jepthah Council #17, Franklin Chapter #34 and Pilgrim Commandery #19. FMI: Robert Lawrence 778-2354.
Jay, Sunday, Aug. 30: Breakfast buffet, 9 a.m., St. Rose Parish Hall. $5. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus.
Wilton, Sunday, Aug. 30: Sammie Angel concert, 6 p.m., East Wilton Union Church lawn, 1306 Main St. Refreshments and fellowship follow. Chairs provided but bring lawn chair if prefer. FMI: 645-4297.
Wilton, Sunday, Aug. 30: Bob and Darleen Puffer concert, 6:30 p.m., Calvary Hill Baptist Church, Routes 2 and 4. Public welcome. FMI: 645-2343.
Livermore Falls, Sunday, Aug. 30: Music in the meeting house: Amy Leblanc and students, 9 a.m., North Livermore Baptist Church.
Livermore Falls, Monday, Aug. 31: Glory Bound (Terry Moore) Concert, 6 to 8 p.m., Livermore Falls gazebo, downtown.
Livermore Falls, Tuesday, Sept. 1: Silver & Gold concert, 6 to 8 p.m., Gazebo, downtown.
Livermore Falls, Wednesday, Sept. 2: Stained Glass concert, 6 to 8 p.m., Livermore Falls gazebo, downtown. 
Rangeley, Wednesday, Sept. 2: Ladies/community breakfast, 7 a.m., The Country Club Inn. Everyone is invited. FMI and special dietary needs call 864-3831.
Rangeley, Thursday, Sept. 3: Country music concert: Asleep at the Wheel, 8 p.m., Base Lodge, Saddleback Mountain. $50. FMI: 864-5671 or www.saddlebackmaine.com.
Rangeley, Thursday, Sept. 3: Logging Museum annual meeting and open house, meeting 3 p.m., open house 6:30-9 p.m., Rangeley Lakes Region Logging Museum, Route 16, one mile east of Rangeley. Picnic for members and supporters 6:30-7:30 p.m. FMI: 864-5595.
East Dixfield, Friday through Sunday, Sept. 4-6: Dick Curless Appreciation Weekend, starts Friday at 5 p.m., Countryfolk Music Theatre, Route 2. Free. Country music jamboree, pot luck meals, 50/50, raffles, open mic, dance, Dick Curless look-a-like contest. FMI: 645-7531 or [email protected].
Farmington, Friday, Sept. 4: Open house reception for local artists Sally Rees-Speich and Harriet Chassie, 4-7 p.m., SugarWood Gallery, 248 Broadway. Open to public. Refreshments. FMI: 778-9105. 
Canton, Saturday, Sept. 5: Chicken pie supper, 5 p.m., Ponemah Rebekah Lodge Hall. $7, under 12 $5. Take out available.
Farmington, Saturday, Sept. 5: Open house reception for local artists Sally Rees-Speich and Harriet Chassie, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., SugarWood Gallery, 248 Broadway. Open to public. Refreshments. FMI: 778-9105. 
Jay, Saturday, Sept. 5: Bean supper with dinner music, 4-6 p.m., North Jay Grange #10. $7, 10 and under $3. Entertainment 1:30-3:30 p.m. FMI: 645-4628, 645-2910, 645-2217.
Livermore Falls, Saturday, Sept. 5: Off the Hill concert, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo, downtown.
North Livermore, Sunday, Sept. 6: Music in the Meeting House with Emery Thompson, 9 a.m. followed by church service, North Livermore Baptist Church.
Livermore Falls, Monday, Sept. 7: Glory Bound concert, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo, downtown.