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, Tuesday, May 26, Barry Wood concert, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo, downtown.

Livermore Falls, Thursday, May 28: Nickles and Dimes concert, Gazebo, downtown.

New Sharon, Thursday, May 28: Story hour, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Jim Ditzler Memorial Library, 37 Library Road. Crafts and snacks. FMI: 779-1128.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, May 30: Off the Hill (Paula Kaiser) concert, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo, downtown.

Turner, Saturday, May 30: Ham supper, 4:30-6:30 p.m., GAR Hall, Route 219. Donation. Benefits North Turner Presbyterian Church.

Jay, Sunday, May 31: Spaghetti Dinner to benefit Matthew Gilbert and family, noon to 2 p.m., VFW on Jewell Street.

Livermore Falls, Monday, June 1: Glory Bound (Terry Moore) concert, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo, downtown.

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, June 2: Silver and Gold, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo, downtown.

Livermore Falls, Wednesday, June 3: Stained Grass Concert, 6 to 8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo, downtown.

Phillips, Wednesday, June 3: Empty Bowl supper, 5-7 p.m., Elementary School. $8 suggested donation. Includes bread, dessert, beverage, and handmade bowl to keep. Benefits local food pantries. Sponsored by Mt. Abram pottery students. Meal by Lighthouse Christian Church.

Oxford Hills area

Norway, Monday, May 25: Memorial Day Parade, weather permitting, 9 a.m., beginning by the Advertiser Democrat and proceeding down Main Street, with a brief wreath placing ceremony at the Civil War Monument, and finishing at the Norway Veterans Memorial. Line-up will be at the Advertiser Democrat Square at 8:45 a.m. The Memorial Day ceremony will be held inside the Stone-Smart American Legion in case of rain.

Oxford, Monday, May 25: Memorial Day parade, 9 a.m., Oxford Elementary School to Anderson-Staples Post 122 on King Street.

South Paris, Monday, May 25: Memorial Day parade begins at 10:30 a.m., set up in front of the Court House, Western Avenue, at 9:45 a.m. Memorial Day Ceremony will take place at the Riverside Cemetery. Refreshments will be served at the hall by the Auxiliary. 674-3014.

West Paris, Monday, May 25: Memorial Day parade, 11 a.m., starting at Finnish-American Heritage Center.

Norway, Thursday, May 28: Spaghetti Dinner, 5 to 6:30 p.m., First Universalist Church, 479 Main St. Cost: $3 per person. All proceeds to support The Progress Center Special Olympic team with their “quests for the gold.”

South Paris, Thursday, May 28: Preschool story time: Flower Gardens, 10 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Lovell, Friday, May 29: Mountain Storytelling Festival, 7:30 p.m., Brick Church for the Performing Arts, Christian Hill Road. FMI: www.lovellbrickchurch.org.

Norway, Friday, May 29: Spaghetti dinner, 5-6:30 p.m., First Universalist Church, 479 Main St. $3. Benefits The Progress Center’s Special Olympics team. FMI: 743-8049 ext. 233.

Bridgton, Saturday, May 30: Flea market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Community Center. FMI: Lorraine 647-3116.

Bridgton, Saturday, May 30: Community contradance with music by Perpetual e-Motion, 7-11 p.m., Town Hall, 26 North High St. $5. Free refreshments. All ages. No experience needed. Sponsored by Bridgton Rec. Dept.

Buckfield, Saturday, May 30: Fundraising Dinner for Buckfield High School History Team, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Masonic Lodge. Donations will be accepted. FMI: Kim Eastman 674-5034 or Jerry Marstaller 224-7623.

Hebron, Saturday, May 30: Yard sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., McCafferty’s Greenhouse, Townsend Road. Rain or shine. Sponsored by East Hebron Extension Homemakers.

Norway, Saturday, May 30: Dance and karaoke with DJ’s “The Old Crows,” 7-11 p.m., American Legion Post 82. $6. Food available.

South Paris, Saturday, May 30: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. Adults $5. Lunch counter.

West Paris, Saturday, May 30: Rhubarb pie and white elephant sale, 9 a.m. to noon, Universalist Unitarian Church lower level, Main Street.

Hebron, Sunday, May 31: Yard sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., McCafferty’s Greenhouse, Townsend Road. Rain or shine. Sponsored by East Hebron Extension Homemakers.

Otisfield, Tuesday, June 2: Food Pantry, 10 a.m. to noon, Spurrs Corner Church, Route 121. FMI: 583-4780 or 627-4329.

River Valley area

Mexico, Monday, May 25: Bottle drive in River Valley to benefit Abbie’s Avengers Relay for Life team. Bottles may be dropped off at the May 22 and 23 yard sale on 75 Holyoke Ave.

Rumford, Saturday, May 30: Spring Fling indoor yard sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., United Methodist Church, 455 Linnell St. Baked goods, plants, household items.

Dixfield, Monday, June 1: Preschool story time, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.

Lewiston area

Auburn, Tuesday, May 26: Douglas I. Hodgkin speaking on “The Settlers versus Col. Josiah Little,” 7 p.m., High Street Congregational Church. Held by the Androscoggin Historical Society. Free. FMI: 784-0586.

Lewiston, Tuesday, May 26: Preschool Storytime, 10 a.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 2 to 5. No preregistration necessary. FMI: 513-3004, ext. 3504, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Tuesday, May 26: Stanton Bird Club walk, 6-8:30 a.m., meet at Hathorn Hall, Bates College. Free, nonmembers invited. FMI: Tom Hayward 782-5238.

Lewiston, Wednesday, May 27: Doggy Treats Craft, 10:30 a.m., The Toy Library, 134 College St. Craft free with admission. FMI: www.toylibrarymaine.com, 782-1112.

Lewiston, Wednesday, May 27: Reading Dog, 5:30 p.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Call the library to reserve a five or 10-minute spot (or longer). FMI: 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

New Gloucester, Wednesday, May 27: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Pineland Farms, 59 Pineland Dr.

Auburn, Thursday, May 28: English Tea and reading from “Plaza Suite”, 3-5 p.m., Public Library, 49 Spring St. Advance tickets $10, 12 and under $5; at door $12, 12 and under $6. Reservations and FMI: 333-6640 ext. 2023.

Lewiston, Thursday, May 28: Story time with Jack the puppet, 9:30 a.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. Free with admission. FMI: Vanessa 782-1112 or [email protected].

Lewiston, Friday, May 29: Babytime Storytime, 10 a.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 0-2 No preregistration necessary. FMI: 513-3004 ext. 3504, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Auburn, Saturday, May 30: Yard and bake sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., American Legion Auxiliary No. 15371, South Main Street. Rain or shine. FMI: 782-1118.

Auburn, Saturday, May 30: Spaghetti dinner, 4-6 p.m., Sacred Heart Church basement, corner of Western and Minot avenues. $6, ages 6-11 $3, under 6 free. Sponsored by Andy Valley Knights of Columbus council 8742. Benefits Harold Alfond Cancer Center. FMI: 212-1841.

Casco, Saturday, May 30: Beans and hot dogs supper, 5-6 p.m., Casco Village Church UCC, Route 121. $7, under 12 $4.

Gray, Saturday, May 30: Summer Wildlife Days: Maine Forest Service demonstration, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. Bring camera for pictures with Smokey the Bear from 12-12:30. FMI: 657-4977.

Hebron, Saturday, May 30: Yard sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., McCafferty’s Greenhouse, Townsend Road. Rain or shine. Sponsored by East Hebron Extension Homemakers.

Lewiston, Saturday, May 30: Reading Dog program, 12 noon, Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. To reserve a spot to read to a dog, call 513-3133. FMI: www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Saturday, May 30: Yard sale and raffle, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., E. A. Bushmann Inc., 16 Ferry Road. Benefits American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life team “Sweet Dreams.” To donate items of FMI: Connie 783-7182.

Lisbon, Saturday, May 30: Memorial Day chicken or steak barbecue, 1 p.m., VFW Post 9459. $10. Reserve by May 21 at 353-2152.

Minot, Saturday, May 30: Community yard sale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Minot Consolidated School. Sponsored by the Community Club.

Minot, Saturday, May 30: Roast pork supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Minot Center Grange, Minot Center Hill. $7, ages 6-11 $4, under 5 free. FMI: 782-4319.

Sabattus, Saturday, May 30: Dance and karaoke, 7-11 p.m., American Legion Post 135. Free admission.

Sabattus, Friday and Saturday, May 29-30: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dominican Convent, 61 Lisbon Road. Benefits Loaves and Fishes. FMI: Kathy 375-8399 or 212-7674.

Turner, Saturday, May 30: Ham supper, 4:30-6:30 p.m., GAR Hall, Route 219. Donation. Benefits North Turner Presbyterian Church.

Hebron, Sunday, May 31: Yard sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., McCafferty’s Greenhouse, Townsend Road. Rain or shine. Sponsored by East Hebron Extension Homemakers.

Lewiston, Sunday, May 31: Yard sale and raffle, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., E. A. Bushmann Inc., 16 Ferry Road. Benefits American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life team “Sweet Dreams.” To donate items of FMI: Connie 783-7182.

Lewiston, Sunday, May 31: Ride for Life, noon, registration 9-11:30 a.m., L-A Harley-Davidson to Black Mountain of Maine. $25 donation includes lunch, bandanna, bracelet and kickstand plate. Rain date June 7. Benefits River Valley Relay for Life. Pre-register with Debi 597-3071. FMI: Pete 369-9427, Nick 364-8665 or Diane 364-8358.

Lewiston, Sunday, May 31: Dance, 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $8. Ages 21 and up. FMI: 784-0389.

Litchfield, Sunday, May 31: Country Sunday, 12-5 p.m., Sportsman’s Club, 2782 Hallowell Road. $7, DECMA members $5, under 10 free. Food, raffles, door prizes, 50/50. Doors open at 11 a.m. Sponsored by Down East Country Music Assoc. FMI: Connie 737-0920.

Lewiston, Tuesday, June 2: Androscoggin County cancer survivor recognition dinner to pre-register for American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life event on June 12, 5:30 p.m., Carriage House Plus, Lisbon Street. Free. Caregivers welcome. Call Megan Barrett at 373-3704 to register. FMI: 1-800-ACS-2345 or www.relayforlife.org/androscogginme.

Poland, Tuesday, June 2: Container Gardening with Master Gardener, Rose Aikman, 7 p.m., Ricker Memorial Library, 1211 Maine St. Free. Limited seats. Reserve at 998-4390.

Auburn, Wednesday, June 3: Ready Set Take It Slow, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Class for the beginner computer user. Three sessions. FMI and to register: www.auburnpubliclibrary.org, 333-6640.