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

Kingfield, Friday, Sept. 5: Antique appraisal day, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Camden National Bank lawn. $5 per item, $20/5 items. Benefits town projects. Sponsored by Kingfield POPS Festival of the Arts Committee. FMI: Patricia Johnson at 265-5205.

Canton, Saturday, Sept. 6: Chicken pie supper, 5 p.m, Ponemah Rebekah Lodge Hall. $7, under 12 $5. Take outs.

Farmington, Saturday, Sept. 6: Yard, bake sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Henderson Memorial Baptist Church, Academy Street.

Jay, Saturday, Sept. 6: Supper with live dinner music, 4-6 p.m., North Jay Grange No. 10. $6, 10 and under $3. FMI: 645-4628, 645-2217, 645- 2910.

Jay, Saturday, Sept. 6: Lawn sale, 9 a.m. to noon, Holmes-Crafts Historical House, Jay Hill, Route 4.

Farmington, Sunday, Sept. 7: Tim Maillet Scholarship Ride, 9 a.m., Elks Lodge. $20 donation. Open to all vehicles. FMI: Jon 778-1959.

Strong, Sunday, Sept. 7: Unite Ignite concert, 6 p.m., Living Waters Assembly of God.

Livermore Falls, Monday, Sept. 8: Terry Moore concert, 6-8 p.m., Livermore Falls gazebo.

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, Sept. 9: Bing Crosby concert, 6-8 p.m., Livermore Falls gazebo.

Strong, Friday, Sept. 12: American Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Forster Building, 11 Main St.

Farmington, Saturday, Sept. 13: Community luncheon, noon-1 p.m., Old South Congregational Church. Free. For delivery call 778-0424 or 773-4438.

Farmington, Saturday, Sept. 13: Contradance to live music, 7:30 p.m., Farmington Grange, Bridge Street. $6, family $15. No partner needed. FMI: 491-9928 or www.starleft.org.

New Sharon, Saturday, Sept. 13: Chicken barbecue, 11:30 a.m., Masonic Lodge. $8. Sponsored by Franklin Lodge #123 to benefit building fund.

Livermore Falls, Monday, Sept. 15: Terry Moore concert, 6-8 p.m., Livermore Falls gazebo.

Oxford Hills area

Naples, Friday, Sept. 5: American Red Cross blood drive, 2-7 p.m., American Legion, 26 Casco Road.

Norway, Friday, Sept. 5: Artwalk reception, 5-8 p.m., Frost Farm Gallery, 272 Pikes Hill. FMI: 743-8041.

Norway, Friday, Sept. 5: Baby Boosters, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

Canton, Saturday, Sept. 6: Chicken pie supper, 5 p.m, Ponemah Rebekah Lodge Hall. $7, under 12 $5. Take outs.

Hartford, Saturday, Sept. 6: Bag sale, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Hartford Community Church Clothing Center.

Locke Mills, Saturday, Sept. 6: Attic treasures and food sale, 8 a.m., Locke Mills Union Church. Benefits Ladies Circle.

North Waterford, Saturday, Sept. 6: Fun day – play day, 9 a.m., North Waterford Fairground, Green Street. FMI: Penny Hill, 583-4160.

North Waterford, Saturday, Sept. 6: Pig roast, 3-5 p.m., North Waterford Fairground, Green Street. $7.

North Waterford, Saturday, Sept. 6: Ridge Riders, 8 p.m. to midnight, North Waterford Fairground, Green Street. $10. FMI: Penny Hill, 583-4160.

Paris, Saturday, Sept. 6: Jones dance band, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall. $5.

Paris, Saturday, Sept. 6: Old-fashioned baked bean supper, 5 p.m., First Baptist Church of Paris. Sponsored by First Baptist Church of Paris and Senior Social Center. Ten percent of proceeds will go to local Food Pantry.

Sumner, Saturday, Sept. 6: Casserole and soup supper, 5:30 p.m., East Sumner Congregational Church. $7, under 10 $3. Benefits youth camp scholarships. FMI: Cynthia Norton 388-2667.

Sumner, Saturday, Sept. 6: Bottle drive, bagged cans and bottles can be picked up or left at Skippy’s Backyard Bottle Drop or Sumner town office. FMI: Arlene 388-2276

Oxford, Sunday through Saturday, Sept. 7-13: Oxford County Fair, gates open 8 a.m., Pottle Road. FMI: visit www.oxfordcountyfair.com

Paris, Sunday, Sept. 7: POW-MIA service, 2 p.m., Maine Veteran’s Home, 477 High St. FMI: 743-6300 or www.maineveteranshomes.org.

Bethel, Monday, Sept. 8: Mahoosuc Community Band rehearsal, 7 p.m., West Parish Congregational Church basement. All musicians welcome. FMI: Brian Dunham, 665-2967 or [email protected].

Greenwood, Monday, Sept. 8: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., American Legion, Gore Road.

Oxford, Monday, Sept. 8: Senior card days, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Oxford Community Building, King Street. FMI: Eddie or Connie 539-4345, 739-9407.

Locke Mills, Tuesday, Sept. 9: Supper dance, 5:30-9:30 p.m., American Legion Hall. $10, children $3. Benefits AL Auxiliary. Music by Wally Jones Orchestra.

Bethel, Wednesday, Sept. 10: Comedy “The Legend of Lefty,” 4 p.m., Bethel Inn Conference Center, Broad Street. $10. FMI: 824-2175 or Ross, 824-6545.

Norway, Wednesday, Sept. 10: Story time for ages 2-5, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

Bryant Pond, Thursday, Sept. 11: Guest speaker Ed Howe, 2 p.m., Whitman Memorial Library. Light refreshments.

Paris, Thursday, Sept. 11: Story time for preschoolers, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library. FMI: 743-6994.

Bethel, Friday, Sept. 12: “The Legend of Lefty,” a two-act comedy under the direction of Lynn Arizzi, full dinner theatre show, 7 p.m., the Bethel Inn and Conference Center, Broad Street. Presented by the Community Players. Fee: $25. Reservation only, limited seating. Sponsored by the new Bethel Performing Arts Project and presented in cooperation with the Bethel Inn. For reservations and information: The Bethel Inn at 824-2175, Ross Timberlake at 824-6545.

Norway, Friday, Sept. 12: Baby Boosters, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

West Paris, Friday, Sept. 12: Potluck supper, 6 p.m., First Universalist Church. No charge; just bring a dish to share. Tineke Ouwinga of Bethel will speak on her life in Holland during World War II.

Oxford, Saturday, Sept. 13: Lolalee and the Country Bandits, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Oxford Country Fair.

Paris, Saturday, Sept. 13: Jones dance band, 7-10 p.m, Legion Hall, Church Street. $5.

Paris, Saturday, Sept. 13: Swingin’ Bears Square Dance Club, 7-10 p.m., Oxford Hills Middle School. $6. Spectators free. FMI: Sue 743-7176 or Eleanor 782-4050.

Norway, Monday, Sept. 15: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Stephens Memorial Hospital, 18 Main St.

River Valley area

Mexico, Friday, Sept. 5: Bake sale, Mexico Wal-Mart. To benefit the Children’s Cancer Walk being held Saturday, Sept. 24. FMI: Sandee Welch 364-2548.

Canton, Saturday, Sept. 6: Chicken pie supper, 5 p.m, Ponemah Rebekah Lodge Hall. $7, under 12 $5. Take outs.

Rumford, Saturday, Sept. 6: Bean supper, 5-6 p.m., Virgin Memorial Chapel, Linnell Street. $6. Sponsored by United Methodist Church.

Bethel, Wednesday, Sept. 10: Comedy “The Legend of Lefty,” 4 p.m., Bethel Inn Conference Center, Broad Street. $10. FMI: 824-2175 or Ross, 824-6545.

Bethel, Friday, Sept. 12: “The Legend of Lefty,, a two-act comedy under the direction of Lynn Arizzi, full dinner theatre show, 7 p.m., the Bethel Inn and Conference Center, Broad Street. Presented by the Community Players. Fee: $25. Reservation only, limited seating. Sponsored by the new Bethel Performing Arts Project and presented in cooperation with the Bethel Inn. For reservations and information: The Bethel Inn at 824-2175, Ross Timberlake at 824-6545.

Rumford, Friday, Sept. 12: Armory Dance, 6-8 p.m., 85 Lincoln Ave. Admission: $1. Music provided by Joe the “Music Man.”

Otisfield, Saturday, Sept. 13: Bean and casserole supper, 5-6:30 p.m., East Otisfield Free Baptist Church, Rayville Road. Free, donations accepted.

Rumford, Saturday, Sept. 13: Virgin Memorial Chapel of the Rumford United Methodist Church 100 year church history slide show and program, 2 p.m., Rumford United Methodist Church sanctuary. Ongoing photo display and exhibit in the fellowship hall. All welcome.

Rumford, Saturday, Sept. 13: Public supper and gift-a-rama, 5 p.m., Blazing Star Lodge, Route 232. Supper: $6, under 5 $3. Gift-a-rama tickets $1 or 6 for $5. Sponsored by Mt. Zircon Chapter #142 Star Club.

Rumford, Saturday, Sept. 13: Dance to music by Small Town Defenders, 8 p.m. to midnight, American Legion. $5. Doors open at 7 p.m. Benefits building fund.

Lewiston area

Lewiston, Friday, Sept. 5: Grand opening, Sands of Egypt indoor sandbox, 10 a.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: Cindy 782-1112, or toylibrarymaine.com.

Lewiston, Friday, Sept. 5: Babytime Storytime, 10 a.m., Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 0-2. Siblings welcome. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Auburn, Saturday, Sept. 6: Dance to the music of Jean Louis, 7 to 11 p.m., New Auburn American Legion Post 153, 71 South Main St., New Auburn.

Auburn, Saturday, Sept. 6: Festival of Music, 7-9 p.m., Central Maine Community College. $10. Benefits Loaves and Fishes food pantry. FMI: Monique 755-5255.

Gray, Saturday, Sept. 6: Supper, 5-6 p.m., American Legion, 15 Lewiston St. $6, under 12 $2.50, under 5 free.

Gray, Saturday, Sept. 6: Landscaping for wildlife, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. Regular admission. FMI: 657-4977.

Lewiston, Saturday, Sept. 6: Bird walk, 6 a.m., Plum Island. FMI: 782-5238 or stantonbirdclub.org.

Lewiston, Saturday, Sept. 6: Reading Dog, noon., Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. To reserve a spot to read to a dog, call 513-3133.

Monmouth, Saturday, Sept. 6: Potluck supper and concert, 6 p.m., South Monmouth Baptist Church, 163 South Monmouth Road. Bring covered dish to share.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Sept. 6: Homefires Music Festival, noon-10 p.m., Thompson’s Orchard. $10; under 10 free. Benefits home-heating assistance. FMI: www.thompsonsorchard.com.

Pownal, Saturday, Sept. 6: Bean supper, 4:30-6 p.m., North Pownal United Methodist Church, 851 Lawrence Road. $6, children $3, under 3 free. FMI: Nancy 688-4481, Karen 829-5470.

Sabattus, Saturday, Sept. 6: Bean and casserole supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Knights of Columbus. $6, under 12 $3. FMI: Roland St. Amand 375-6586.

Auburn, Sunday, Sept. 7: Walk for Recovery to celebrate recovery from substance abuse disorders, 2 p.m., St. Francis Recovery Center, 24 Dunn St. Registration starts at 1 p.m. FMI: 784-2901.

Gray, Saturday, Sept. 7: National Grandparent’s Day, Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. Free admission for grandparents. FMI: 657-4977.

Lewiston, Monday, Sept. 8: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., The Colisee, 190 Birch St.

Lewiston, Monday, Sept. 8: Kid’s Cooking Club, 4 p.m., Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 7-14. Sign up by calling children’s Department, attendance limited to 8. FMI: Denise at 755-3110, [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Monday, Sept. 8: All-ages Storytime, 6:30 p.m., Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 9: Preschool Storytime, 10 a.m., Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 2-5. Siblings welcome. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 9: Farmers’ market, 2-6 p.m., Kennedy Park.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 9: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Poland, Tuesday, Sept. 9: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Poland Community Church, 1212 Maine St.

Auburn, Wednesday, Sept. 10: Memory loss and dementia series “Taking Time for Yourself and Recognizing Caregiver Burnout,” 3-4:30 p.m., Clover Health Care, Common Room, 440 Minot Ave. No charge. Sponsored by the Maine chapter of Alzheimer’s Association. FMI: 1-800-272-3900.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Sept. 10: Reading Dog, 5 p.m., Lewiston Public Libary Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. To reserve a spot to read to a dog, call the library at 513-3133.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Sept. 10: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lisbon, Wednesday, Sept. 10: Bird walk, 8 a.m., Papermill & Ricker Farm trails. FMI: stantonbirdclub.org or call 933-2266.

Greene, Thursday and Friday, Sept. 11-12: Music By Magic, doors open at 6 p.m., Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. Free. FMI: 946-5311.

Lewiston, Thursday, Sept. 11: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Friday, Sept. 12: Food for Thought luncheon, noon, Senior College, USM L/A, presentation by fall semester course instructors. Advance, $6.50; at door, $8 . Reservation by Sept. 11. FMI: 753-6510, usm.maine.edu/lac/seniorcollege.

Lewiston, Friday, Sept. 12: Babytime story time, 10 a.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages up to 2. Siblings of different ages are also welcome. No pre-registration necessary. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Saturday, Sept. 13: Bean and casserole supper, 4:45-6 p.m., Calvary United Methodist Church, 59 Sabattus St. $6, children $3.

Lewiston, Saturday, Sept. 13: Reading Dog, noon, Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Call 513-3113 to reserve spot. FMI: jparis @ci.lewiston.me.us or www.lplonline.org/kids.

Gray, Saturday, Sept. 13: Fisheries and Wildlife open house, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. Donations. FMI: 657-4977.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, Sept. 13: Bean and casserole supper, 4:45-6 p.m., Holy Trinity Church Parish Hall, 67 Frost Hill Ave. $6, ages 4-11 $4, under 4 free, family with children under 12 $15. FMI: 353-5636.

Lisbon, Saturday, Sept. 13: Coffee house with The Chapel Chix and Chap, 7-8:30 p.m., St. Matthews Church, Route 196, near Big Dipper. Freewill offering. Donation of nonperishable foods. Refreshments. Benefits Christian outreach. FMI: Debbie 353-6925 or Michelle 353-6195.

Lewiston, Sunday, Sept. 14: Adult, child, infant CPR and first aid, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., American Red Cross, 1080 Lisbon St. FMI: 795-4404.

Lewiston, Sunday, Sept. 14: Bourque and Friends concert, 2 p.m, Franco-American Heritage Center, 46 Cedar St. $15, students and seniors $13. FMI: 689-2000.

Lewiston, Sunday, Sept. 14: Contra and square dance with live music, 6:30-9 p.m, Callahan Hall, Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. $5. FMI: 513-3050 or 782-0386.

Auburn, Sunday, Sept. 14: Public breakfast, 8-10:30 a.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $3.75/$4.75. Benefits children’s Christmas party. FMI: 784-6883.

Lewiston, Monday, Sept. 15: Adult CPR/AED class, 5:30-10 p.m., American Red Cross, 1080 Lisbon St. FMI: 795-4404.

Lewiston, Monday, Sept. 15: Kids cooking club, 4 p.m, Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 7-14. Call 755-3110 to sign up. FMI: jparis @ci.lewiston.me.us or www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Monday, Sept. 15: Story time for all ages, 6:30 p.m, Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133, jparis @ci.lewiston.me.us or www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 16: American Red Cross blood drive, noon-7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 16: Preschool story time for 2 to 5 years, 10 a.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133, [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 16: Farmers’ Market, 2-6 p.m., Kennedy Park.