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

Farmington, Friday, June 13: American Cancer Society of Franklin County’s Relay for Life, cancer survivors lap at 6 p.m., Luminaria ceremony at 10 p.m., Mt. Blue High School, 129 Seamon Road. Luminaria contributions can be made by calling the society, 1-800-ACS-2345.

Farmington, Friday, June 13: Preschool story hour, 10:15 a.m., Farmington Public Library.

Canton, Saturday, June 14: Antique car show, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., next to Canton ball field, Route 140. Register 8 a.m. to noon. Awards 1 p.m. $5 per car, driver, and passenger. Games, food, crafts, flea market, more. Chicken dinner in afternoon benefits Relay for Life. Other proceeds benefit scouting. FMI: Steve Cole 597-2729.

Farmington, Saturday and Sunday, June 14 and 15: Prayers and Meditations Art Show, 1 to 3 p.m., opening reception June 15 11:15 a.m. to 3 p.m., Holman Parish House, 238 Main St. FMI: Penny Hood 778-6919, [email protected].

Farmington, Saturday, June 14: Bean and casserole supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Trinity UMC.

West Farmington, Saturday, June 14: Contradance with music by Hope Hoffman, 8-11 p.m. (7:30 p.m., workshop, free with dance admission), Farmington Grange, Bridge Street, Route 43. $6, $15 family max. FMI: 491-9928, [email protected], www.starleft.org.

Farmington, Sunday, June 15: Opening reception for Prayers and Meditions Art Show, 11:15 a.m. to 3 p.m., Holman Parish House, 238 Main St. FMI: Penny Hood, 778-6919, [email protected].

Livermore, Sunday, June 15: Music in the Meetinghouse: Jerry Ellis, music at 9, worship at 9:30 a.m., North Livermore Baptist Church.

Farmington, Monday, June 16: Mt. Blue Curtain Raisers Improv Comedy Troupe’s 3rd annual Last-Day-of-School Show, 7:30 p.m., Farmington Grange. $3. Benefits split between Curtain Raisers and Farmington Grange. FMI: Dan Ryder, 778-3561 or [email protected].

Livermore Falls, Monday, June 16: Terry Moore concert, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo.

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, June 17: Silver & Gold concert, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo.

Farmington, Wednesday, June 18: Baby Rhymes, 10: 15 a.m., Farmington Public Library.

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.

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

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.

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.

Oxford Hills area

Buckfield, Friday, June 13: Casserole supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Masonic Hall. Benefits SAD 39 Destination Imagination teams at World’s Competition. Donations, pay what you wish. FMI: Jerry Marstaller 224-7623.

Norway, Friday, June 13: Baby Boosters, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

Oxford, Friday and Saturday, June 13 and 14: Anniversary sale, Alpha and Omega Thrift Shop, 254 Webster Brook Road. FMI: His Place Teen Center, Bert and Fran Rugg 743-9503 or 515-3000.

Paris, Friday and Saturday, June 13-14: Yard sale, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, 659 Park St., Route 26. Benefits Families in Crisis Task Force. FMI: Peggy, 357-7072.

Harrison, Saturday, June 14: Supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., VFW Hall, Route 35. $6, under 12, $3. Sponsored by Ronald G. St. John VFW Post Ladies Auxiliary 9328. FMI: 583-4713.

Hartford, Saturday, June 14: Hartford Heritage Society Springing into Summer garden tour, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free light lunch at Green Acres Inn under old maples, honor Hartford’s Custard Pie Society. $12. Benefits Hartford Heritage Society and Museum. FMI: Leslie Boness, 597-2333, Beulah Brown at 597-2073.

Norway, Saturday, June 14: Free hamburgers, hot dogs, soda, chips, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Alpha & Omega Thrift Shop, Brown Street.

Norway, Saturday, June 14: Sibling preparation classes, 9:30-11 a.m., Family Birthplace, Stephens Memorial Hospital, 181 Main St. For big brothers and sisters ages 3 to 7.

Oxford, Saturday, June 14: Supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Oxford Grange 46, Route 26. $7, under 12, $3.50. Takeouts.

Paris, Saturday, June 14: Dance, 7-10 p.m., Oxford Hills Middle School, Pine Street, by Swinging Bears Square Dance Club. $5. Refreshments. FMI: Sue Corning 743-7176, or Eleanor Herrick 782-4050.

Paris, Saturday, June 14: Jones Old Fashion Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., American Legion Hall, Church Street. $5. Lunch counter open.

Sumner, Saturday, June 14: Bottle drive, benefits Pilgrim Lodge youth scholarships of the Congregational Church of East Sumner. Leave bottles at Sumner Town Office and back deck of the church.

West Paris, Saturday, June 14: Lawn and bake sale, 10 a.m., West Paris Public Library, in front of “Little Castle.” FMI: Lois Abbott at 674-2267.

Buckfield, Sunday, June 15: Buckfield 5-mile walk, bike or jog, 8 a.m., meet at start, railroad bed trail off John Ellingwood Road. Water at trail head. $10, benefits South Pond stewardship endowment.

Naples, Sunday, June 15: McLaughlin Garden’s Peonies and Petit Fours, Session 1, 9-12 noon, Session 2, 1-4 p.m., garden in Naples. $15 advance, $20 day of if space available. FMI: McLaughlin Garden 743-8820, www.mclaughlingarden.org.

West Paris, Sunday, June 15: Jerome Preisler, author of “All Hands Down, The True Story of the Soviet Attack on the USS Scorpion,” 1:30 p.m., W. Paris Historical Society, Main Street. Talk & book signing. FMI: 674-2004.

Oxford, Tuesday, June 17: Kora Shrine Band, 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.

Waterford, Tuesday, June 17: Supper, 5-6:30 p.m., North Waterford Congregational Church. Benefits steeple fund. $7, under 12, $3.50.

Bridgton, Wednesday, June 18: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6:30 p.m., Masonic Hall, Harrison Road.

Norway, Wednesday, June 18: Norway Lake Village memory night, 7 p.m., Norway Historical Society.

Norway, Wednesday, June 18: Story time for ages 2 to 5, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

Paris, Wednesday, June 18: “A Complaint Free World” by Will Bowen book discussion, 7 p.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. Register to attend, FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

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.

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.

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.

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.

River Valley area

Andover, Saturday, June 14: Pancake breakfast, 7 a.m., Snow Valley Sno Goers Clubhouse, Main Street. $5.

Canton, Saturday, June 14: Antique car show, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., next to Canton ball field, Route 140. Register 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Awards at 1 p.m. $5 for car, driver, and passenger. Also, games, food, crafts, more. Chicken dinner benefits Relay for Life, other proceeds benefit scouting. FMI: Steve Cole 597-2729.

Rumford, Saturday, June 14: Yard-plant-food sale, 9 a.m. to noon, Rumford Point Church. To donate items call 364-7075 or 364-7025.

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.

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].

Lewiston area

Auburn, Friday, June 13: Open mic/poetry slam, 7:15 sign-up; 7:30 show. First Universalist Church of Auburn, 169 Pleasant St. Free. FMI 783-0461, www.auburnuu.org.

Auburn, Wednesday, June 18: Steak and burger dinner, benefits Boys and Girls Club of Southern Maine Auburn/Lewiston Clubhouse, 5-7:30 p.m., Auburn/Lewiston Clubhouse, 43 Second St. Sponsor table for $400; individual tickets $40. FMI: Katie Howard, 874-1069, [email protected].

Greene, Friday and Saturday, June 13 and 14: “Tommy Feral Feline Friends” yard sale, 242 Sawyer Road. Benefits homeless and abused animals. Rain dates: June 20 and 21. To donate items, call Norm at 650-8374.

Lewiston, Friday, June 13: Contra dancing with Highland Hash, Callahan Hall, Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. $2 students, $5 others. Dances are taught, beginners welcome, with or without partner. FMI: 513-3050 or www.lplonline.org.

Lewiston, Friday, June 13: Food for Thought luncheon, noon, Senior College, USM L/A, presentation by Barbara Randall, “Iceland: Land of Frost and Fire”. Advance, $6.50; at door, $8 . Reservation by June 12. FMI: 753-6510, usm.maine.edu/lac/seniorcollege.

Lewiston, Friday, June 13: Baby Storytime, 10 a.m., Lewiston Public Library’s Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 0 to 2.

Winthrop, Friday, June 13: Fish chowder luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Winthrop Congregational Church. $6. Take-outs available. Handicap accessible. Benefits the church.

Auburn, Saturday, June 14: Pork roast dinner, 5-6 p.m., St. Louis Church. $7, under 12, $3.50.

Auburn, Saturday, June 14: Chicken dinner, 4:30-6 p.m., Grace Lutheran Church, Mt. Auburn Ave, Park Avenue, and Summer Street. Eat inside, outside or drive-thru with take outs available.

Durham, Saturday, June 14: Bean supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Durham Masonic Hall, Route 136. $7, children $3. FMI: 415-2658.

Gray, Saturday, June 14: Learn about Lyme disease, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. FMI: 657-4977.

Lewiston, Saturday, June 14: Reading Dog, noon to 1 p.m., Lewiston Public Library’s Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Call to reserve 5 or 10 minute spot. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Saturday, June 14: Indoor/outdoor flea market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sons of Italy Hall. Tables ($15, $25 for two) call Josephine at 364-7765 after 5 p.m. by June 7. Lunch available.

Lewiston, Saturday, June 14: Bird walk, 7 a.m., Thorncrag Nature Sanctuary, Montello Street parking lot. FMI: stantonbirdclub.org or 782-5238.

Monmouth, Saturday, June 14: Health fair, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monmouth Academy. Free.

Monmouth, Saturday, June 14: Yard sale, 8-noon, Henry L. Cottrell School, 169 Academy Road. $10 secures space, advertising, table. Proceeds go toward repairing vandalism to the school playground. FMI: Pauline Therriault 933-3511, or Debra Emery, principal, 933-4426.

Sabattus, Saturday, June 14: Baked bean and casserole supper and dance, 5 to 9:30 p.m., The Jacques, Wales Road. Cost: $6, dance $4. FMI: 375-4850.

Sabattus, Sunday, June 15: Breakfast, 7:30-10 a.m., Sabattus American Legion Post 135. $6, 10 and under, $3. Benefits Oak Hill High School scholarship fund/Boys State.

Lewiston, Monday, June 16: Kid’s Cooking Club, 4-5:30 p.m., Lewiston Public 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 16: All-ages storytime, 6:30 p.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Tuesday, June 17: Preschool Storytime, 10 a.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages: 2-5. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Tuesday, June 17: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Auburn, Wednesday, June 18: Auburn Community Band “March Into Summer,” first of 11 weekly concerts, 7-8:15 p.m., Festival Plaza, Main St. Free. Bring lawn chairs. FMI: 333-6601 ext. 2108 or www.auburncommunityband.org.

Lewiston, Wednesday, June 18: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Wednesday, June 18: Reading Dog, 5-6 p.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Call library to reserve 5 or 10 minute spot. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

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, 12-7 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: World Refugee Day celebration, 3 p.m., Lewiston Public Library (moving to Kennedy Park at 4:30 p.m.) Free.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Lewiston, Tuesday, June 24: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-7 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.

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