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

Jay, Monday, June 18: Vacation Bible school week, 9 to 11:45 a.m., Jay Baptist Church. Ages 3 to 18.

Livermore Falls, Monday, June 18: Terry Moore, 6 to 8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Farmington, Tuesday, June 19: “The Crosbys,” 6 to 8 p.m., Meeting House Park Gazebo, Main St.

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, June 19: Silver and Gold, 6 to 8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Wilton, Tuesday, June 19: Babywearing 101, 10 a.m., Blessed Baby Boutique and Mothers’ Center, 346 Main St. Bring sling or baby carrier and learn new ways to wear your baby. FMI: Heidi at 645-4666.

Livermore Falls, Thursday, June 21: Richard Moreau, 6 to 8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Rangeley, Thursday, June 21: Ladies breakfast, 7 a.m., Moosley Bagels, Main Street. FMI: 864-5955.

Wilton, Thursday, June 21: Summer Solstice party, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Blessed Baby Boutique and Mothers’ Center, 346 Main St. FMI: Heidi at 645-4666.

Farmington, Friday, June 22: Concert, 7 to 9:30 p.m., Lincoln Auditorium, Roberts Learning Center, University of Maine Farmington. Tired Starlings, James Eaton and The Feel Good Band, James Goselin, Cenedl. Free, donations welcome.

Farmington, Friday, June 22: Jazz vocalists perform classics of the Big Band Era, 7:30 p.m.. Nordica Auditorium, UMF. $7 adults, $6 seniors, $3 children under 16. 645-2157.

Leeds, Friday and Saturday, June 22, 23: Quilting show, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Leeds Community Church, 123 Church Hill Rd. Donation $3 for both days. FMI: Martha, 224-8399.

Livermore, Saturday and Sunday, June 23, 24: Norlands tour, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Washburn-Norlands Living History Center, 290 Norlands Road. FMI: 897-4366; [email protected]; www.norlands.org.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, June 23: Farmers market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, June 23: Lori Dodge, 6 to 8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Livermore Falls, Sunday, June 24: Joel Gilbert, 6 to 8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Livermore Falls, Monday, June 25: Barry Wood, 6 to 8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Farmington, Tuesday, June 26: Musician Barry Wood performs, 6 to 8 p.m., Meetinghouse Park.

Wilton, Tuesday, June 26: Film and discussion on global climate change, 6 to 8:30 p.m., Congregational Church, Main Street. Guest speaker Prof. Doug Reusch, Department of Geology, UMF. Public invited.

Wilton, Thursday, June 28: The Barefoot Storyteller, puppets, movement, fun. Ages 2-8. 11 a.m., Blessed Baby Boutique and Mothers’ Center, 346 Main St. FMI: Heidi at 645-4666.

Wilton, Thursday, June 28: Passamaguoddy storyteller and author Allen Sockabasin shares “Thanks to the Animals,” 6 p.m., Academy Hill School gymnasium.

Oxford Hills area

Oxford, Tuesday, June 19: “Lolalee” and the Country Bandits, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Oxford Legion Post 112 Park, Route 121.Music of the 30s to the 60s, French tunes, jigs ‘n reels, country, bluegrass, gospel. Bring a chair, blanket, picnic lunch. Rain location: inside the post.

Harrison, Wednesday, June 20: After Reny’s: The Sequel, 8 p.m., Deertrees Theatre & Cultural Center, Deertrees Road. FMI: 583-6747.

Norway, Wednesday, June 20: Story time for children ages 2 to 5, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

Harrison, Thursday, June 21: After Reny’s: The Sequel, 8 p.m., Deertrees Theatre & Cultural Center, Deertrees Road. FMI: 583-6747.

Paris, Thursday, June 21: Story time for preschoolers, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library. FMI: 743-6994.

Bethel, Friday, June 22: Dr. Stanley Howe, museum curator, Bethel Historical Society, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Moses Mason House, Broad Street, “Looking at the Past and Planning for the Future: Where We’ve Been and Where We’re Going.” FMI: 824-0508 or 665-2181.

Harrison, Friday, June 22: After Reny’s: The Sequel, 8 p.m., Deertrees Theatre & Cultural Center, Deertrees Road. FMI: 583-6747.

Norway, Friday, June 22: Baby Boosters will provide children under 2 years old and their parents or other caregivers with rhymes, finger plays, songs, stories and other activities, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

Bethel, Saturday, June 23: Bethel Rotary Club auction and yard sale, Telstar High School. Yard sale, 8 a.m.; auction preview, 5:30 p.m.; auction starts at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments available. Gift certificates, furniture, antiques and more. FMI and to donate items, 875-2364 for pick-up.

Bryant Pond, Saturday, June 23: Baked bean supper, 5 p.m., Jefferson Lodge, Route 26, Main St. Benefits Jefferson Lodge and Tri Town Ambulance Auxiliary. Adults, $6; children 12 and under, $3. Takeout available. FMI: Wayne Hakala, 527-2234.

Harrison, Saturday, June 23: After Reny’s: The Sequel, 2 and 8 p.m., Deertrees Theatre & Cultural Center, Deertrees Road. FMI: 583-6747.

Locke Mills, Saturday, June 23: Dance, 7 to 10 p.m., town hall. Music by Richard Felt Orchestra. Benefits Greenwood Historical Society. FMI: Joyce Hathaway, 674-2259.

Oxford, Saturday, June 23: Indoor yard sale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Oxford Grange, Route 26. Baked goods available.

Paris, Saturday, June 23: By kids, For kids and About kids yard sale, 10 a.m., Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. Organized by Moss Brook Church and Oxford Advent Christian Church on behalf of “A Gift for Kids.” FMI: Loretta, 743-6082.

Waterford, Saturday, June 23: Bobby Reed and the Wild Horses, 8 p.m. to midnight, Waterford World’s Fair, Green Road. $10 per person. FMI: 583-4160.

Harrison, Sunday, June 24: After Reny’s: The Sequel, 2 p.m., Deertrees Theatre & Cultural Center, Deertrees Road. FMI: 583-6747.

Paris, Wednesday, June 27: Town summer entertainment series presents Abracadabra Productions, magic, 10 a.m., Moore Park. Rain location, Paris Fire Hall. Free. Bring lawn chair or blanket.

Waterford, Wednesday, June 27: American Red Cross blood drive, 2 to 7 p.m., Waterford Memorial School, 148 Valley Road.

River Valley area

Rumford, Wednesday, June 20: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 6 p.m., American Legion, 184 Congress St.

Rumford, Wednesday, June 20: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 6 p.m., American Legion, 184 Congress St.

Bethel, Friday, June 22: Dr. Stanley Howe, museum curator, Bethel Historical Society, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Moses Mason House, Broad Street, “Looking at the Past and Planning for the Future: Where We’ve Been and Where We’re Going.” FMI: 824-0508 or 665-2181.

Carthage, Friday, June 22: Bean Supper, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Carthage Town Office Building. Adults $6 Under 12 $3. Sponsored by the Carthage Historical Society.

Rumford, Friday, June 22: Summer dance, 6 to 8 p.m., Hope Association, 85 Lincoln Ave. Music by Joe the Music Man. $1; open to the public.

Rumford, Friday, June 22: Hope Association, 85 Lincoln Ave., 6 to 8 p.m. $1.

Rumford, Friday and Saturday, June 22, 23: 11th annual dinner theater, Black Mountain Lodge. Presented by RAAPA. FMI and tickets: Anita, 369-0205.

Bethel, Saturday, June 23: Bethel Rotary Club auction and yard sale, Telstar High School. Yard sale, 8 a.m.; auction preview, 5:30 p.m.; auction starts at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments available. Gift certificates, furniture, antiques and more. FMI and to donate items, 875-2364 for pick-up.

Mexico, Saturday, June 23: Book, bake and bargain sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., beside and behind public library and town hall. Rain location: inside town hall. FMI: 364-3281; www.mexico.lib.me.us.

Rumford, Saturday, June 23: Italian sausage sandwiches and chips, 5 p.m., Rumford Lodge of Elks 862. Cost $4.50. FMI call 364-4022.

Rumford, Saturday, June 23: Bean supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Rumford Grange 115. Adults, $7; children under 12, $3. Take outs.

Rumford, Saturday, June 23: Large estate sale, 8 a.m., Rumford Center VIS Meeting House, Route 2. Two homes, furniture, tools, antiques. FMI: Mary, 364-7485.

Rumford, Wednesday, June 27: Windjammer cruise, bus leaves Rumford Senior Citizen Center, 50 Congress St. at 1 p.m; dinner, 4 p.m.; board boat, 7 p.m. FMI: 364-4700.

Lewiston area

Lewiston, Monday, June 18: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., public library. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4.

Lewiston, Monday, June 18: Kids cooking club, 4 p.m., public library. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4.

Lewiston, Monday, June 18: Magician Phil Smith, 10 a.m., The Toy Library, 134 College St. $5 per person. FMI 782-1112.

Poland, Monday, June 18: Phil House and Kathy Haley, piano and vocal, 7 p.m., Poland Spring Preservation Society Summer Concert Series. Doors open, 6:30 p.m.. Punch and cookies served at the Maine State Building. Maine State Building gift shop open before, during and after concert. FMI: Jason or Linda, 998-4142.

Lewiston, Tuesday, June 19: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., public library. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4.

Auburn, Wednesday, June 20: Auburn Community Band, “Music Heard Around the World,” 7 to 8:15 p.m., Festival Plaza, Main Street. Free. Parking in garage across street. FMI: 784-0191 or www.auburncommunityband.org.

Greene, Thursday and Friday, June 21, 22: Castlebay, Celtic music, 7 p.m., Thursday, and 2 and 7 p.m. Friday, Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. Free. FMI: 946-5311 or http://ourworld.cs.com/sawyerfoundation.

Lewiston, Thursday, June 21: Health Fair, 9 a.m. to noon, Hillview Community Center in Lewiston.

Lewiston, Thursday, June 21: Sparks’ Ark animal show, 10 a.m., public library. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4.

Greene, Friday, June 22, Saturday, June 23: Yard sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., The Universalist Church, Route 202. Proceeds allow the church to remain open year-round and to build on a Sunday School room, the Heifer Fund. FMI: Pat or George at 946-5052, or Heidi at 225-5181.

Leeds, Friday and Saturday, June 22, 23: Quilting show, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Leeds Community Church, 123 Church Hill Road. Donation $3 for both days. FMI: Martha, 224-8399.

Lewiston, Friday, June 22: Babytime, 10 a.m., public library. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4.

Lewiston, Friday, June 22: Buffet dinner and dance, 6 p.m. to midnight, Lodge of Elks, 1675 Lisbon St. 6 p.m. social hour, 7 p.m. dinner, 8 p.m. dancing. Couples, $27; singles, $15. Tickets and FMI: Elks Lodge, 784-4801.

Lisbon, Friday, June 22: Ham supper, 5:30 to 7 p.m., VFW Post 9459, Route 196. Adults $6; children under 10, $3. FMI: 353-2152.

Lisbon, Friday, June 22: Roast pork supper, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall, 27 Village St. Adults $6.50, children 12 and under $3, preschoolers free. Sponsored by Nina Rebekah Lodge 86 and Sabattus River Lodge 21 IOOF. FMI: Gail, 353-2567.

Sabattus, Friday, June 22: Yard sale, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Maxwell Gill Hall. FMI: 375-6586 or 375-8839.

Auburn, Saturday, June 23: Baked bean supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Sixth Street Congregational Church, 106 Sixth St., Cost: Adults, $5; Children 5-12, $3; under 5 free.

Bowdoin, Saturday, June 23: Strawberry Festival, 4:30 to 6 p.m., West Bowdoin Parish Hall. Donations: Adults $6.50, Children 12 and under $3, preschoolers free. Sponsored by the West Bowdoin Baptist Church. FMI: Melanie, 353-2446.

Gray, Saturday, June 23: Smokey the Bear and Forest Ranger 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., photos with Smokey 12 to 12:30, Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. Admission: 3 and under free, ages 5-12 $4, seniors $4.50, adults $6. FMI: 657-4977 or www.mainewildlifepark.com.

Durham, Saturday, June 23: Bottle drive and raffle, 9 a.m. to noon, Durham Get & Go, Route 136. Benefits Maine Bicycle Motocross. $5 raffle tickets for BMX bike.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, June 23: Baked bean and ham supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Lisbon Methodist Church, School Street. Adults $6, children $2. Sponsored by Methodist Women.

Mechanic Falls, Saturday June 23: Pottle Hill Road Race, Town Square. One-mile fun run at 8:30 a.m., 5K at 9 a.m., 10K at 9:15 a.m. Refreshments. FMI: Linda Beaulieu or Debra Holden, 753-1457 or [email protected]. www.pottlehill.org.

Sabattus, Saturday, June 23: Yard sale, 8 a.m. to noon, Maxwell Gill Hall. FMI: 375-6586 or 375-8839.

Lewiston, Monday, June 25: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., public library. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4.

Lewiston, Monday, June 25: Kid’s cooking club, 4 p.m., public library. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4.

Poland, Monday, June 25: The Grassholes, bluegrass, 7 p.m., Poland Spring Preservation Society Summer Concert Series. FMI: Jason or Linda, 998-4142.

Lewiston, Tuesday, June 26: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., public library. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4.

Auburn, Wednesday, June 27: Auburn Community Band, “Music of Famous Composers,” 7 to 8:15 p.m., Festival Plaza, Main Street. Free. Parking in garage across street. FMI: 784-0191 or www.auburncommunityband.org.

Lewiston, Friday, June 29: Babytime, 10 a.m., public library. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4.

Lisbon, Friday, June 29: Hamburger and hot dog supper, 5:30 to 7 p.m., VFW Post 9459, Route 196. Adults $6; children under 10, $3. FMI: 353-2152.

Auburn, Saturday, June 30: Spaghetti supper with make your own sundae, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Grace Lutheran Church, 757 Summer St. $6 adults, 5 and under free.

Lewiston, Saturday, June 30: The Lewiston Downtown Community Action Group will hold an indoor craft fair/yard sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine at the Multi-Purpose Center.

Poland, Monday, July 2: The Radio Gang, 1930s and 40s country music, 7 p.m., Poland Spring Preservation Society Summer Concert Series. FMI: Jason or Linda, 998-4142.

Poland, Monday, July 9: Jim Gallant, acoustic guitar and vocals, 7 p.m., Poland Spring Preservation Society Summer Concert Series. FMI: Jason or Linda, 998-4142.

Lewiston, Saturday, July 14: 13th annual Maine Music Society Garden and Home Tour, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine. $10 in advance at Provencher Landscape and Nursery, Mr. Paperback, Ivy Cottage, Lewiston and Auburn Hannaford and Shaw’s Supermarkets, Maine Music Society office, 784-1403.

Poland, Monday, July 16: Magic vocal and instrumental, 30s to the 80s, 7 p.m., Poland Spring Preservation Society Summer Concert Series. FMI: Jason or Linda, 998-4142.

Auburn, Thursday, July 19: Knitting Group will meet throughout the summer at Auburn Public Library every Thursday at 9 a.m. in the Grand Reading Room. Any and all are welcome. FMI: call Sally at 333-6640.

Sabattus, Friday, July 20, and Saturday, July 21: Yard sale hosted by the Jacques Cartier Club, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday; 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday; Wales Road. FMI: Sally, 754-8839.

Poland, Monday, July 23: Big Chips Trio, eclectic stylings, 7 p.m., Poland Spring Preservation Society Summer Concert Series. FMI: Jason or Linda, 998-4142.

Auburn, Thursday, July 28: Knitting Group will meet throughout the summer at Auburn Public Library every Thursday at 9 a.m. in the Grand Reading Room. Any and all are welcome. FMI: call Sally at 333-6640.

Poland, Monday, July 30: Castlebay Celtic and coastal Maine music, 7 p.m., Poland Spring Preservation Society Summer Concert Series. FMI: Jason or Linda, 998-4142.

Auburn, Thursday, Aug. 2: Knitting Group will meet throughout the summer at Auburn Public Library every Thursday at 9 a.m. in the Grand Reading Room. Any and all are welcome. FMI: call Sally at 333-6640.

Poland, Monday, Aug. 6: Two Old Friends, sea chanteys, folk and sing-alongs, 7 p.m., Poland Spring Preservation Society Summer Concert Series. FMI: Jason or Linda, 998-4142.

Auburn, Thursday, Aug. 9: Knitting Group will meet throughout the summer at Auburn Public Library every Thursday at 9 a.m. in the Grand Reading Room. Any and all are welcome. FMI: call Sally at 333-6640.

Poland, Monday, Aug. 13: Port City Jazz, 30s, 40s, 50s, Dixieland, 7 p.m., Poland Spring Preservation Society Summer Concert Series. FMI: Jason or Linda, 998-4142.

Poland, Monday, Aug. 20: Denny and Ann Breau, and Frank Coffin, instrumental and vocal country, 7 p.m., Poland Spring Preservation Society Summer Concert Series. FMI: Jason or Linda, 998-4142.

Poland, Monday, Aug. 27: Phil House and Kathy Haley, piano and vocal, 7 p.m., Poland Spring Preservation Society Summer Concert Series. FMI: Jason or Linda, 998-4142.