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

Carrabassett Valley, Thursday, June 19: United Way golf tournament, Sugar Loaf Golf Club. $125 ($500 foursome), benefits United Way. FMI: United Way Office 778-5048, [email protected].

Rangeley, Thursday, June 19: Ladies/community breakfast, 7 a.m., Moosely Bagels, Main Street. FMI: 864-5955.

Farmington, Friday, June 20: Preschool story hour, 10:15 a.m., Farmington Public Library.

Farmington, Friday, June 20: Pasta buffet, 6-8 p.m., Farmington Elks Lodge. $12. Benefits youth programs. For tickets, call 645-5186, 897-4165, or 778-6761.

Turner, Friday, June 20: Cookbook tasting supper, 5-7 p.m., GAR Hall, Route 219, sponsored by North Turner Union Presbyterian Church. Donations.

Chesterville, Saturday, June 21: Bean supper, 4-6 p.m., Chesterville Grange. $6, children $3.

Farmington, Saturday, June 21: Yard and bake sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Henderson Memorial Baptist Church, Academy Street. FMI: 778-2163.

Farmington, Saturday and Sunday, June 21-22: Prayers and Meditations Art Show, 1-3 p.m., Holman Parish House, 238 Main St. FMI: Penny Hood, 778-6919, [email protected].

Jay, Saturday, June 21: Spaghetti supper for Joe St. Pierre, 4:30-6:30 p.m., St. Rose of Lima Parish Hall, 1 Church St. St. Pierre is undergoing cancer treatment. Also, bake sale, 50/50 raffle.

Jay, Saturday and Sunday, June 21-22: Yard sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Friends Together Peer Support & Recovery Center, 70 Main St. Benefits center. Donations are tax deductible. FMI: Irene Hebert 897-3468 or June Watson-897-9984.

Kingfield, Saturday, June 21: Dinner, 5:30 p.m., Kingfield United Methodist Church. $7, under 12 $3, family rates available. Takeouts, call church at 265-4921.

Livermore, Sunday, June 22: Music in the Meetinghouse, music at 9, worship at 9:30 a.m., North Livermore Baptist Church.

Livermore Falls, Monday, June 23: Terry Moore concert, 6-8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, June 24: Barry Wood concert, 6-8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Farmington, Wednesday, June 25: Baby Rhymes, 10:15 a.m., Farmington Public Library.

Livermore, Wednesday, June 25: Supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Livermore United Methodist Church, Church Street. $6, under 12 $3.

Livermore Falls, Thursday, June 26: Richard Moreau concert, 6-8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Wilton, Thursday, June 26: “Lunch and Learn,” 12-1 p.m., Seniors Plus. Volunteerism presentation follows. 60+ $3, all others $5. Call 645-3315 to reserve.

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

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.

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

Farmington, Saturday, June 28: Yard sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Farmington Elks Lodge, School Street. FMI: 778-6761.

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 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.

Strong, Sunday, June 29: Chicken BBQ, 4-7 p.m., Beal’s Variety. $5. Sponsored by Fire Department Auxiliary. FMI: 684-4919.

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

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

Oxford Hills area

Norway, Thursday through Saturday, June 19-20: Oxford Hills Music and Performing Arts’ “Almost Maine,” 8 p.m., Grange Hall, Whitman Street. Tickets at Books N Things, $10, $8 seniors/under 12. FMI: 739-6200.

Paris, Thursday, June 19: Story time for preschoolers, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library. FMI 743-6994.

Norway, Friday, June 20: Baby Boosters, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

Bolsters Mills, Saturday, June 21: Chicken pie supper, seatings at 5 and 6 p.m., United Methodist Church. $7, under 12, $3. Handicap accessible. Air conditioned. FMI: 583-9024.

Buckfield, Saturday, June 21: BBQ chicken supper, benefits Kim Miclon, 5-7 p.m., Masonic Hall, High Street.

East Bethel, Saturday, June 21: Supper, 5 p.m., Alder River Grange Hall, 1895 Intervale Road. $7, under 13, $3.

Newry, Saturday, June 21: Summer Solstice barn dance, potluck dinner and concert, dinner at 5, concert at 7, dance at 8 p.m., Mahoosuc Mountain Lodge. $8, $20 per family. FMI: 824-2073.

Newry, Saturday, June 21: Summer Solstice old fashioned barn dance, potluck dinner at 5, concert at 7, dance at 8 p.m., Mahoosuc Mountain Lodge. $8/$20 family. Dances taught. Bring dish for potluck. Accommodations, camping onsite. FMI: 824-2073.

Paris, Saturday, June 21: Weed and Feed, 9-to noon, McLaughlin Garden Center, 97 Main St. Pre-registration required. FMI: 743-8820, www.mclaughlingarden.org.

Paris, Saturday, June 21: Jones Old Fashion Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., American Legion Hall, Church Street. $5. Lunch counter open.

Paris, Saturday, June 21: Ticket auction, doors 3:30 p.m., drawing 5, Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School cafeteria. Benefits Oxford Fair.

Norway, Sunday, June 22: Oxford Hills Music and Performing Arts Association’s “Almost Maine,” 2 p.m., Grange Hall, Whitman Street. Tickets at Books N’ Things, $10; seniors, kids under 12, $8. Call 739-6200.

Norway, Monday, June 23: 2008 Summer Reading Program at Norway Memorial Library Kick Off, noon to 3 p.m., Guy E. Rowe School cafeteria. Mad Science Bug Show at 1 p.m. FMI: the children’s room at Norway Memorial Library 743-5308.

Paris, Monday, June 23: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., South Paris Baptist Church, 1 Park St.

Norway, Wednesday, June 25: Story time for ages 2-5, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

Paris, Wednesday, June 25: Present Company concert, 6-8 p.m., Moore Park gazebo. Free. If rain, at Paris Fire Hall, Western Avenue.

Norway, Thursday through Saturday, June 26-28: 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.

Paris, Thursday, June 26: Story time for preschoolers, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library. FMI: 743-6994.

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.

Locke Mills, Saturday, June 28: Flee 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.

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.

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.

River Valley area

East Bethel, Saturday, June 21: Public supper, 5 p.m., Alder River Grange Hall, 1895 Intervale Road. $7, under 13 $3.

Rumford, Saturday, June 21: Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament, 10 a.m., Sons of Italy Hall. $30. FMI or sign up: Jim Rinaldo 364-2983.

Rumford, Sunday, June 22: Roast beef dinner, noon-1:30 p.m., Rumford Grange #115, Rumford Center. $7, 12 and under $3.50. Take outs.

Rumford, Monday to Thursday, June 23-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.

Mexico, Tuesday, June 24: “The Snake Man,” 10 a.m., Calvin Lyons Hall, adjacent to Mexico Public Library. Ages 2 to 12. FMI: Mexico Public Library 364-3281, [email protected].

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.

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].

Lewiston area

Greene, Thursday, June 19: Michael Perry slides “Lighthouses of Maine Part II”, 7 p.m., Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. Free. FMI: 946-5311 or http://ourworld.cs.com/sawyerfoundation/

Lewiston, Thursday, June 19: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Thursday, June 19: Hot Tamales, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 5-12. Sign up in Children’s Department or contact Lots to Gardens at 755-3110. Attendance limited to 8. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Auburn, Friday, June 20: Celebrity Waiter Dinner, 6 p.m., Martindale Country Club. Benefits Sexual Assault Crisis Center. Entertainment, door prizes, silent/live auctions. $30. For tickets: 784-5272.

Auburn, Friday, June 20: Teen open mic, 5:30 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: www.auburnpubliclibrary.org, 333-6640.

Greene, Friday, June 20: Michael Perry slides, “Lighthouses of Maine Part II”, 2 and 7 p.m., Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. Free. FMI: call 946-5311 or http://ourworld.cs.com/sawyerfoundation.

Lewiston, Friday, June 20: Baby Storytime, 10 a.m., Lewiston Public Library’s Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 0-2. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Friday, June 20: Sign up for Summer Reading Game, Lewiston Public Library’s Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 0-14. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Friday, June 20: World Refugee Day Maine, speakers, performers 3-4:30 p.m.; Marsden Hartley Cultural Center, Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Food, music and dance, 4:30-7 p.m. at Kennedy Park. Free. FMI: 513-3130 x 3260.

Sabattus, Friday and Saturday, June 20-21: 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 20: Cookbook tasting supper, 5-7 p.m., GAR Hall, Route 219. Sponsored by North Turner Union Presbyterian Church, donations.

Auburn, Saturday, June 21: Yard, bake and plant sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sixth Street Congregational Church, 109 Sixth St.

Bowdoin, Saturday, June 21: Annual strawberry supper, sponsored by the West Bowdoin Baptist Church, will be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the West Bowdoin Parish Hall. Donations are adults, $6.50; children 12 and under, $3; and preschoolers are free. FMI: 353-2446 or 353-2567.

Buckfield, Saturday, June 21: BBQ chicken supper, benefits Kim Miclon, 5-7 p.m., Masonic Hall, High Street.

East Poland, Saturday, June 21: Valhalla Festival, Valhalla Fields Farm. Musical exhibits, vendors, animals, educational demonstrations, ethnic foods, comedy. FMI: www.ValhallaFields.com.

Gray, Saturday, June 21: Creature Catcher, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. Sponsored by the ‘Friends of the Maine Wildlife Park.’ Regular park admission. FMI: Maine Wildlife Park, 657-4977; or www.mainewildlifepark.com or www.mefishwildlife.com.

Lewiston, Saturday, June 21: Reading Dog, 12-1 p.m., Lewiston Public Library’s Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Call library to reserve 5 or 10 minutes. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Saturday, June 21: Greek dinner, 4-7 p.m., Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 155 Hogan Road. $8, under 12 $4.

Monmouth, Saturday, June 21: Schooner Fare concert, 7:30 p.m., Cumston Hall. Benefits United Methodist Church of Monmouth. $15 at Annabessacook Veterinary Clinic, Route 135, Monmouth (933-2165,) or send check or money order for $15 per ticket and self-addressed stamped envelope to Schooner Fare Tickets, PO Box 73, Monmouth, ME, 04259, or call 441-3172.

New Gloucester, Saturday, June 21: Bean supper, 5-6 p.m., AMVETS Post 6. $6, children $2, under 6 free.

Wales, Saturday, June 21: Yard sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wales Youth Center, Pond Road, next to Wales Presbyterian Church, sponsored by Wales Presbyterian Women. FMI: Alice 375-8382, Marilyn 375-6604.

Winthrop, Saturday, June 21: Breakfast, 7-9 a.m., Winthrop Grange, Old Lewiston Road. Handicap accessible. $6, 12 and under $3. Benefits community and Grange projects.

Auburn, Monday, June 23: “The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today?” Book discussion, 6:30 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640, www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Monday, June 23: Swampdonkeys performance, 6-7:30 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Kids attending may sign up for summer reading fun and prizes from June 19 through Aug. 2. FMI: 333-6640, www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Monday, June 23: Bottles-to-Books, noon-6 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Drop off in the Bottles to Books collection DPW truck in the Library’s parking lot. FMI: 333-6640, www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Monday, June 23: Kid’s Cooking Club, 4-5:30 p.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. 7 to 14. Limited to 8. FMI: Denise at Lots to Gardens 755-3110, [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Monday, June 23: Jennifer Armstrong: Spinning Spider Stories and Songs, 10:30 a.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 3 to 9. Free, but tickets from Children’s Desk needed, available starting June 9. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Monday, June 23: All-ages story time, 6:30 p.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Poland Spring, Monday, June 23: Anni Clark concert, 7 p.m., All Soul’s Chapel. $5. Sponsored by Poland Spring Preservation Society. Benefits preservation of Maine State Building and All Souls Chapel. FMI: 998-4142, www.polandspringps.org.

Lewiston, Tuesday, June 24: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Tuesday, June 24: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages: 2 to 5. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Auburn, Wednesday, June 25: Auburn Community Band’s “American Classics,” 7-8:15 p.m., Festival Plaza, Main Street, weather permitting. Free. Free parking in garage across street. Bring chairs. FMI: 333-6601 ext 2108, www.auburncommunityband.org.

Lewiston, Wednesday, June 25: Reading Dog, 5-6 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. To reserve a spot, call library. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Wednesday, June 25: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

New Gloucester, Wednesday through Saturday, June 25-28: Maine Festival of American Music, Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26. Refreshments. FMI: 926-4597, [email protected], www.shaker.lib.me.us.

Lewiston, Thursday, June 26: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Thursday, June 26: Hot Tamales, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Library’s Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 5-12. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

*New Gloucester, Thursday, June 26: New Gloucester Strawberry Festival, 6-8 p.m., Congo Church Vestry, Gloucester Hill Road. Sponsored by New Gloucester Historical Society.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.