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

Carthage, Friday, June 27: Bean supper, 5 p.m., Town Office. $6; children $3. Model “T” rides available. Sponsored by Carthage Historical Society.

Strong, Friday, June 27: Chicken BBQ, 4-7 p.m., Beal’s Variety. $5. Sponsored by Fire Department Auxiliary. FMI: 684-4919.

Farmington, Friday, June 27: Preschool story hours 10:15 a.m., Farmington Library.

Farmington, Friday, June 27: Bellamy Jazz Band, 7:30 p.m., Nordica Auditorium, UMF. $7, senior citizens $6, under 16 free. Sponsored by Arts Institute of Western Maine. FMI: dscribner.verizon.net, www.artsinstitute.org.

Strong, Friday, June 27: Pierpole festivities, afternoon children’s activities, parade 5 p.m., chicken BBQ 4-7 p.m. $5, DJ 7-9 p.m.

Turner, Friday, June 27: Central Maine Community Theater’s “Willy Wonka,” 7 p.m., Leavitt Area High School. $5.

Canton, Saturday, June 28: Yard sale, 10 a.m to 4 p.m., Municipal Building. Benefits Relay for Life and Locks of Love. Hot dogs and balloons available.

East Wilton, Saturday, June 28: Missions yard sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Union Church. Baked goods. Benefits summer Christian campers.

Jay, Saturday, June 28: Spaghetti supper, 4:30-7 p.m., dance 8-midnight, Knights of Columbus Hall. $5 each event. Benefits Clark Souther.

Livermore, Saturday, June 28: Lawn sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Baptist Church, 555 Federal Road. Benefits church youth trip.

Turner, Saturday, June 28: Central Maine Community Theater’s “Willy Wonka,” 2 p.m., Leavitt Area High School. $5.

Livermore Falls, Sunday, June 29: Emmanuel Assembly of God concert, 6-8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

North Livermore, Sunday, June 29: Music in the Meetinghouse, Mitch Thomas, 9, worship at 9:30 a.m., North Livermore Baptist Church.

Livermore Falls, Monday, June 30: Terry Moore concert, 6 to 8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Farmington, Tuesday and Thursday, July 1 and 3: Arts and crafts workshop “Windy Day Projects,” 3-4 p.m., UMF Education Center (Room 009), High and Lincoln streets. $1. FMI: 778-7150.

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, July 1: Silver & Gold concert, 6-8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Farmington, Thursday, July 3: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-6 p.m., Franklin Memorial Hospital, 1 Hospital Drive.

Livermore Falls, Thursday, July 3: Silver and Gold concert, 6-8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Carrabassett Valley, Friday, July 4: 4th of July celebration, noon-9 p.m. (9:15 p.m. fireworks), Carrabassett Valley. Magic Show at the fire station, 1-9 p.m. music, 2-5 p.m. children’s activities.

Farmington, Friday, July 4: Strawberry shortcake sale, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Pierce House lawn, Main Street. $4. Benefits restoration of Old South Church.

Farmington, Friday, July 4: Preschool story hour, 10:15 a.m., Public Library, 117 Academy St. FMI: 778-4312.

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

Mount Vernon, Saturday, July 5: Art and craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m, Community Center. Benefits center.

Livermore Falls, Sunday, July 6: Music in the Meeting House with “Hodgepodge,” 9 a.m., North Livermore Baptist Church.

Rangeley, Sunday, July 6: Organ concert with Robert Ludwig, 7 p.m., Church of Good Shepherd. FMI: 864-3381.

Livermore Falls, Monday, July 7: Terry Moore concert, 6-8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Phillips, Monday, July 7: American Red Cross blood drive, 2-6:30 p.m., Memorial Gym, 15 Depot St.

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, July 8: Bing Crosby concert, 6-8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Farmington, Saturday, July 26: Yard sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Farmington Elks Ball Field, Marble Street. FMI: 778-6761.

Oxford Hills area

Norway, through Saturday, June 28: Oxford Hills Music and Performing Arts Association’s “Almost Maine,” 8 p.m., Grange Hall, Whitman Street. Tickets at Books N’ Things. $10; seniors/kids under 12 $8. Call 739-6200.

Norway, Friday, June 27: Baby Boosters, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

Paris, Friday, June 27: Bean supper, 5-6:30 p.m., First Congregational Church, sponsored by Ladies Circle. $6, under 12 $3.

Norway, Friday, June 27: Lake Pennesseewassee memorabilia exhibit opening, Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Exhibit contributions sought, FMI: 743-5309.

Bethel, Saturday, June 28: Auction and yard sale, yard sale starts 8 a.m., auction preview 5:30 p.m., auction starts 6:30 p.m., Telstar High School. Refreshments. 875-2364 to donate items. Sponsored by Bethel Rotary Club.

Canton, Saturday, June 28: Yard sale, 10 a.m to 4 p.m., Municipal Building. Benefits Relay for Life and Locks of Love. Hot dogs and balloons available.

Harrison, Saturday, June 28: Pie sale, 9 a.m. to noon, Harrison Village Library, Route 35, across from Post Office. Sponsored by Ronald G. St. John VFW Post Ladies Auxiliary 9328. FMI: 583-4713.

Locke Mills, Saturday, June 28: Flea market, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., American Legion Hall, Gore Road. $10/table. Sponsored by American Legion Auxiliary, benefits Shriner’s Children’s Hospital in Boston. FMI: Jamie Hastings 674-2540.

Norway, Saturday, June 28: Show Your Colors Parade, 2 p.m., Lower Beal Street. Children’s activities, games, clinics follow parade at the Kiosk. Held by Norway Business Association.

Norway, Saturday, June 28: Norway Business Association auction, 5 p.m., Beal’s Tavern parking lot, corner of Cottage and Main streets. Auctioneer Sharon Bouchard, mystery guests. Benefits NBA Children’s Charities. Free street dance follows. Food, refreshments.

Norway, Saturday, June 28: Karaoke, 7-11 p.m., American Legion Post 82. $6.

Oxford, Saturday, June 28: Gospel concert by Ken Fernald, 3:30 p.m., Oxford Congregational Church, King Street. FMI: Connie, 539-4799.

Oxford, Saturday, June 28: Community supper, 5-6 p.m., Oxford Congregational Church, King Street. $7, ages 6 to 12 $4, age 5 and under free.

Oxford, Saturday and Sunday, June 28-29: Lawn sale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Crestholm Farm, Route 26, Pigeon Hill, 167 Main St. Benefits Rock-O-Dundee Riders Snowmobile Club. FMI: 539-2616.

Oxford, Saturday, June 28: Dozer Day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Oxford County Fairground, Route 26. Rain date Sunday, June 29. Benefits The Boxberry School. $10; $15/2; $20/3 or four; $25/family. Call 743-9700 on June 28 for rain announcement. FMI: www.boxberryschool.org.

Paris, Saturday, June 28: Supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Deering Memorial Methodist Church, 39 Main St. $7; under 12, $3.

Paris, Saturday, June 28: Jones Old Fashion Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., American Legion Hall, Church Street. $5. Lunch counter.

Norway, Sunday, June 29: “Almost Maine,” 2 p.m., Grange Hall, Whitman Street. Tickets at Books N Things. $10, seniors/under 12 $8. FMI: 739-6200.

West Sumner, Sunday, June 29: Harp concert, 6 p.m., West Sumner Universalist Church. Donations. Strawberry shortcake downstairs after concert.

North Waterford, Tuesday, July 1: Supper, 5-6:30 p.m., North Waterford Congregational Church, 5 Kezars Road (off routes 35 & 37). $7, under 12, $3.50

Oxford, Tuesday, July 1: The Bel Airs, 6:30 p.m., Oxford Veterans’ Memorial Park, Route 121. Hosted by Anderson-Staples American Legion Post 112. Bring chair. FMI: Chairman, Ted Heidrich, 539-4102.

Paris, Wednesday, July 2: Summer entertainment series with Rick Adam, 10 a.m., Moore Park. Rain location at Paris Fire Hall, Western Avenue. Free. Bring chair or blanket.

Paris, Wednesday, July 2: Summer entertainment series with Soft Touch, 6 p.m., Moore Park. Rain location at Paris Fire Hall, Western Avenue. Free. Bring chair or blanket.

Paris, Wednesday, July 2: Weed and Feed, 9 a.m. to noon, McLaughlin Garden, 97 Main St. Free. Pre-registration required. Park at garden gate on Western Avenue. FMI: 743-8820, www.mclaughlingarden.org.

Oxford, Thursday, July 3: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., American Legion Post 112, 112 King St.

Norway, Friday, July 4: First Friday reception, 5-8 p.m., gallery at Frost farm, 272 Pikes Hill. Features works of Jo Northrop Thomas.

Otisfield, Friday, July 4: Fourth of July parade, breakfast 9-11 a.m. by Spurr’s Corner Church, parade set-up 9 a.m. south of Spurr’s Corner Fire Station, Route 121 in Cutter’s Field, parade at 10 a.m. Events at fire station after parade. FMI: Pat Dyer-Haggerty at 627-6950 or Joanie Jacobs at 539-9969.

Waterford, Friday, July 4: Book sale, 8 a.m. to noon, Waterford Library, 663 Waterford Road. FMI: 583-2050.

West Paris, Sunday, July 6: Open house, 2-4 p.m. Finnish-American Heritage Center, 8 Maple St.

Bridgton, Saturday, July 5: Strawberry breakfast, 7:30-10 a.m., First Congregational Church Fellowship Hall, 33 South High St. $7, ages 5-10 $3, under 5 $2. Benefits church ministries.

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

Norway, Monday, July 7: CPR Heartsaver class, 6:30-10 p.m., Stephens Memorial Hospital, 181 Main St. FMI: 743-1562 ext 709 to register, www.wmhcc.org

Locke Mills, Tuesday, July 8: Supper dance, 5:30-9:30 p.m., American Legion, Gore Road. Music by “The Two of Us.” $8, children $3.50.

Norway, Tuesday, July 8: First aid class, 7-10 p.m., Stephens Memorial Hospital, 181 Main St. FMI: 743-1562 ext 709 to register, www.wmhcc.org

River Valley area

Bethel, Saturday, June 28: Auction and yard sale, yard sale starts 8 a.m., auction preview 5:30 p.m., auction starts 6:30 p.m., Telstar High School. Refreshments. 875-2364 to donate items. Sponsored by Bethel Rotary Club.

Canton, Saturday, June 28: Yard sale, 10 a.m to 4 p.m., Municipal Building. Benefits Relay for Life and Locks of Love. Hot dogs and balloons available.

Mexico, Saturday, June 28: Lawn and bake sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., United Church of Christ, The Green Church, in downtown Mexico.

Mexico, Tuesday, July 1: Aquatic Bugs with Amanda White, 10 a.m., Mexico Public Library. Ages 5-12. For those under 5, “Bugs” story and craft hour. FMI: Mexico Public Library 364-3281, [email protected].

Rumford, through July 3: Falcons Summer Hoop Camp, grades 2 to 4 from 8-9 a.m., grades 5 to 7 from 9-10:30 a.m., and grades 8 to 10 from 10:30- noon, Mountain Valley High School. FMI: Rick White 364-3851.

Andover, Saturday, July 5: Equine demo day followed by music and BBQ, 10 a.m.; music and dinner, 6 p.m., Ellis River Riders horse club, Airport Road off Route 5. $10; 12 and under, $5. FMI: Sandy 890-6990, ellisriverriders.com.

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

Andover, Sunday, July 6, All Games horse show, Ellis River Riders grounds, Airport Road, 9 a.m. Free. FMI, 392-2381.

Mexico, Tuesday, July 8: American Girl tea party, 1 p.m., Calvin Lyons Hall next to the library. Girls ages 5-12.

Lewiston area

New Gloucester, through Saturday, June 28: Maine Festival of American Music, Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26. Refreshments. FMI: 926-4597, [email protected], www.shaker.lib.me.us.

East Monmouth, Friday, June 27: Strawberry shortcake supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Church Vestry, Route 135. $7, 12 and under $3.

Lewiston, Friday, June 27: World Flute Trio concert, 7 p.m., Callahan Hall, Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3135, [email protected].

Lewiston, Friday, June 27: Babytime story time, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lisbon, Friday, June 27: Ham supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall, 27 Village St. $6.50, 12 and under $3, pre-school free. Sponsored by Nina Rebekah Lodge #86 and Sabattus River Lodge #21 IOOF.

Sabattus, Friday and Saturday, June 27-28: Flea market, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., parking lot at 762 Sabattus Road and at the convent at 61 Lisbon Road from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday only. FMI: Sister Lucille Fournier 375-8399.

Turner, Friday, June 27: Central Maine Community Theater’s “Willy Wonka,” 7 p.m., Leavitt Area High School. $5.

Auburn, Saturday, June 28: Bean supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Sixth Street Congregational Church. $5, ages 5 to 12 $3, under 5 free. Take outs. FMI: 782-7517.

Auburn, Saturday and Sunday, June 28-29: Androscoggin Amateur Radio Club Field Day, 2 p.m. Saturday to 2 p.m. Sunday, Park Avenue School. FMI: Cory Golob 514-0202.

Gray, Saturday, June 28: Chain saw art with Ron Carlson, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. FMI: 657-4977.

Greene, Saturday, June 28: Bean supper, 4-6:30 p.m., VFW Memorial Post 11032, next to the Greene Central School. $6; under 12, $2.50. FMI: Robert Hodgkins 946-5331.

Lewiston, Saturday, June 28: Reading Dog, 12-1 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 to reserve a minute spot, [email protected], www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, June 28: Bean and ham supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Lisbon Methodist Church, School Street. $6, children $2.50. Sponsored by Methodist Women. FMI: Ami 353-8951.

Poland, Saturday, June 28: Poland Community Church’s Strawberry Festival, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Poland Spring Resort Inn, Route 26. $7.50. Benefits church. FMI: Marlene Cummings 998-4364, Charmaine Andrews 782-1077.

Sabattus, Saturday, June 28: Bean and casserole supper and dancing with “The Trio”, supper at 5 p.m., dancing to follows until 9:30 p.m.; Jacques Cartier Club, Wales Road. Supper $6; dancing $4. FMI: 375-4850.

Turner, Saturday, June 28: Central Maine Community Theater’s “Willy Wonka,” 2 p.m., Leavitt Area High School. $5.

Hebron, Sunday, June 29: Student musicians perform at 10 a.m. worship service, Hebron Community Baptist Church, Hebron Academy Campus. Donations benefit the group’s trip to Palestine and Israel in July. FMI: Pastor Meredith Dalessandro 966-2694.

Auburn, Monday, June 30: Golf Classic tournament, Turner Highlands. FMI: Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Benefits APL’s annual fund. FMI: 333-6640, www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Durham, Monday, June 30: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-6 p.m., Durham Fire Department, 615 Hallowell Road.

Lewiston, Monday, June 30: Kid’s Cooking Club, 4-5:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 7-14. FMI: Denise at Lots to Gardens 755-3110, [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Monday, June 30: All-ages Storytime, 6:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Tuesday, July 1: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Wednesday, July 2: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Auburn, Wednesday, July 2: Auburn Community Band’s “An Evening of Patriotic Music,” 7-8:15 p.m., Festival Plaza, Main Street. Free. Bring lawn chairs. FMI: 333-6601 ext. 2108 or www.auburncommunityband.org.

Auburn, Wednesday, July 2: Anime Club, 3:30 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640, www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Wednesday, July 2: Summer bird walk, 8 a.m., Thorncrag Nature Sanctuary. FMI: stantonbirdclub.org, 933-2266.

Lewiston, Wednesday, July 2: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Thursday, July 3: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Sabattus, Friday, July 4: Loaves and Fishes flea market, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., parking lot, 762 Sabattus Road. Donate small items at 61 Lisbon Road on Saturdays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donate large items by calling Ellie at 577-9364.

Sabattus, Friday, July 4: Fourth of July boat parade, 11 a.m., Martin’s Point.

Turner, Friday, July 4: Turner Public Library will host a book sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Leavitt Institute Building, Route 117. Serving strawberry shortcake. FMI: 225-3745, 212-7872, or turnerpubliclibrary.org

Gray, Saturday, July 5: Meet a live bald eagle, 11 a.m., noon, and 1:30 p.m., Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. FMI: 657-4977.

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

New Gloucester, Saturday, July 5: Yard sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Grange, Sabbathday Road. Light lunch. Tables, $10. Call Pam to reserve 657-5612.

North Monmouth, Saturday, July 5: Barbecue supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Community Church. $5/person; $20/family.

Sabattus, Saturday, July 5: Loaves and Fishes flea market, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., parking lot, 762 Sabattus Road. Donate small items at 61 Lisbon Road on Saturdays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donate large items by calling Ellie at 577-9364.

Turner, Saturday, July 5: Turner Public Library will host a book sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Leavitt Institute Building, Route 117. Serving strawberry shortcake. FMI: 225-3745, 212-7872, or turnerpubliclibrary.org

Lewiston, Tuesday, July 8: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Poland, Tuesday, July 8: Pick-up field hockey game, 6-7:30 p.m., Poland Regional High School field hockey field. Grade 7 through adult. Free.