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, 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. 
Strong, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Sept. 4, 5 & 6: Sandy Rivers Riders ATV Club 6th annual yard sale, 5 p.m., Route 4.
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. 
North Jay, Sunday, Sept. 5: Public supper, 4-6 p.m., North Jay Grange
#10. $7, age 10 and under $3. Music provided by “Lolalee” & The
Country Bandits, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Crafts available to purchase. 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.
Livermore Falls, Tuesday, Sept. 8: Bing Crosby concert, 6-8 p.m., downtown gazebo.
Strong, Tuesday, Sept. 8: Blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Forster Memorial Building, 11 Main St.
Livermore Falls, Wednesday, Sept. 9: Stained Grass concert, 6-8 p.m., downtown Livermore Falls gazebo.
Livermore Falls, Thursday, Aug. 10: Nickles & Dimes concert, 6-8 p.m., downtown Livermore Falls gazebo.

Oxford Hills area
West Sumner, Monday, Aug. 31: Last Sunday service, luncheon and silent auction, 11 a.m., West Sumner Universalist Church.
Bridgton,
Wednesday, Sept. 2: showing of 2 movies, 4 to 7 p.m., Magic Lantern
Movie Theater. Buffet 30 minutes before movies. FMI: George Bradt
647-23789 or email [email protected].
Canton, Saturday, Sept. 5: Chicken pie supper, 5 p.m., Ponemah Rebekah Lodge Hall. $7, under 12 $5. Takeout available.
Hartford, Saturday, Sept. 5: Clothing Center Bag Sale, 9-11a.m.,
Hartford Community Church clothing center, Church Street, directly
across from the church.
Paris, Saturday, Sept. 5: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., South Paris Legion Hall, Church Street. $5. Old fashion dance music.
Paris, Saturday, Sept. 5: Bean Supper, 5 p.m., First Baptist
Church of Paris, Paris Hill. $6, 12 and under $4. Beans, hot dogs,
rolls, brown bread, casseroles, dessert, and beverages. Benefits the
building fund and the food pantry. Sponsored be the First Baptist
Church & the Senior Social Center.
Buckfield, Monday, Sept. 7: American Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Municipal Center, 34 Turner St.
Otisfield, Monday, Sept. 7: Food pantry, 10 a.m. to noon, Spurrs Corner Church, Route 121. FMI: 583-4780 or 627-4329.
Locke Mills, Tuesday, Sept. 8: Supper Dance, 5:30-9:30 p.m., American
Legion hall. $10, children $3. Music by Country Lads. Supper by the
Auxiliary. Doors open at 4 p.m. FMI: Joyce Hathaway 674-2259.
Naples, Tuesday, Sept. 8: Blood drive, 2-7 p.m., American Legion , 26 Casco Rd.
Bryant Pond, Thursday, Sept. 10: Tester for Therapy Dogs Inc.
presentation with Marjorie Ferguson and her dog Sam, 2 p.m., Whitman
Memorial Library. Alta Pierce and her dog Fritz will also be
presenting.
South Paris, Saturday, Sept. 26: Chinese auction, bidding 5-6:30 p.m.,
6:30 p.m. winners drawn, Oxford Hills Comprehensive high school.
Benefits Responsible Pet Care. $5,$10 & $20 tickets. Food and
refreshments available. 

Rumford area
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].
Canton, Saturday, Sept. 5: Chicken pie supper, 5 p.m., Ponemah Rebekah Lodge Hall. $7, under 12 $5. Takeout available. 
Rumford, Saturday, Sept. 5: Harvest supper served family style, 5 p.m.,
Blazing Star Lodge, Route 232, Rumford Corner. $8, under 12 $4. Takeout
available. Stair chair lift on back stairs. FMI: Joe Roy 364-4715 or
[email protected].
Rumford, Saturday, Sept. 5: Supper, 4:45 p.m., St. John’s Church Hall. $6, children under 12 $3. Takeout available. 

Lewiston area
Poland Spring, Monday, Aug. 31: Poland Spring Summer Concert Series,
Phil House and Kathy Haley, 7 p.m., All Soul’s Chapel. $7.50. Door’s
open at 6:30. Door prizes and refreshments. All proceeds go toward the
preservation and restoration of the All Soul’s Chapel and the Maine
State Building. FMI: 998-4142 or www.polandsprings.org.
Lewiston, Monday, Aug. 31: Kids’ Cooking Club, 4 p.m., Lewiston Public
Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 7 to 14. Space is limited. FMI and to
reserve a spot call 513-3133.
Lewiston, Monday, Aug. 31: Storytimes, 6:30 – 7 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. All ages.
Mechanic Falls, Monday, Aug. 31: “It’s a Small, Small World”
celebration at Dwinal Chapter No. 28, Order of the Eastern Star, supper
6:30 p.m., program 7:30 p.m., Masonic Hall. Free and open to public.
FMI: Kathy Williamson 783-4872 or [email protected].
Auburn, Wednesday, Sept. 2: Teen Anime Club, 3 p.m., Library,
Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. All teens welcome.
Refreshments served. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.
Sabattus, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 4-5: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 1
p.m., Dominican Convent, 61 Lisbon Road. Benefits Loaves & Fishes.
FMI: Kathy 375-8399 or 212-7674.
Gray, Saturday, Sept. 5: Landscaping for Wildlife with Skillin’s
Greenhouses, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. Regular
admission. FMI: 657-4977 or www.mainewildlifepark.com.
Gray, Saturday, Sept. 5: Bean supper, 5-6 p.m., American Legion, 15
Lewiston Road. $7, 5-11 $2.50, under 5 free. Benefits senior welfare.
Lewiston, Saturday, Sept. 5: Holy Cross Knights of Columbus bean
supper, 4-6 p.m., Holy Cross Church Hall, 1080 Lisbon St. $7, Ages 12
and under $3. FMI: Dan Leclair 240-3537.
Lisbon, Saturday, Sept. 5: Steak or chicken barbecue, noon to 2 p.m., VFW Post 9459. $10. FMI: 353-2153.
Pownal, Saturday, Sept. 5: Bean supper, 4:30-6 p.m., North Pownal
United Methodist Church, 851 Lawrence Road. $6, children $3, under 3
free. Handicap-accessible. FMI: Nancy 688-4481 or Karen 829-5470.
Auburn, Sunday, Sept. 6: Ethical Eating Farmer’s Market, 11 a.m. to
noon, First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St. FMI: 783-0461 or
[email protected].
Gray, Sunday, Sept. 6: National Grandparent’s Day, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30
p.m., Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. Free admission for grandparents
accompanied by their grandchildren. FMI: 657-4977 or
www.mainewildlifepark.com. 
Lewiston, Sunday, Sept. 6: Dance with music by Wild Horse, 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $8. FMI: 784-0389.
Buckfield, Monday, Sept. 7: American Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Municipal Center, 34 Turner St.
Auburn, Wednesday, Sept. 9: Preschool stories, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m.,
Auburn public library, 49 Spring St. Ages 3-5. in the Maggie Trafton
Program Room. Program is designed for children comfortable in a group
without their parent. FMI: 333-6640.
Auburn, Thursday, Sept. 10: Kids music together, 10 a.m., Children’s
room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Ages birth to 5. Space is
limited, advance registration is required. FMI and to register:
333-6640 ext. 3.