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

Livermore Falls, Monday, June 4: Terry Moore, 6 to 8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, June 5: Silver and Gold, 6 to 8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Rangeley, Wednesday, June 6: Breakfast, 7 a.m., Wilhelm Reich Museum, conference center, Dodge Pond Road. FMI: Mary Henderson, 864-3443.

Livermore Falls, Thursday June 7: Richard Moreau, 6 to 8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Farmington, Thursday, June 7: Open House at The Gold LEAF Institute Senior College, 3 to 5 p.m., at the UMF Student Center, 111 South St., anyone age 50 and over is welcome, FMI: 778-7063.

Canton, Saturday, June 9: Summer Fest, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Municipal Building and ball field. Hosted by Volunteer Fire Department. FMI: Wayne or Mary Dube, 597-3043.

Canton, Saturday, June 9: 3rd annual Auto Show, 8 a.m. to noon, Canton Volunteer Fire Department. Registration 8 a.m to noon, rain or shine. Awards presentation, 1 p.m. Registration fee $5.

Farmington, Saturday, June 9: Contradance, 8 to 11 p.m., Farmington Grange, Bridge Street. Calling by John McIntire. Beginner/brush-up workshop at 7:30. $6, $15 family. No partner necessary, FMI: 397-2241; [email protected]; www.starleft.org.

Farmington, Saturday, June 9: Yard sale hosted by Colonial Daughters Chapter of the DAR, 8 a.m. until sold out, Home of Elaine Wells, 499 Fairbanks Road.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, June 9: Farmers market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Kingfield, Sunday, June 10: Old-fashioned drive-in car hop, 4 to 8 p.m., Kingfield Woodsman, Main Street. Registration, $5. Benefits American Cancer Society.

Livermore Falls, Monday, June 11: Barry Wood, 6 to 8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, June 12: Bing Crosby, 6 to 8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Livermore Falls, Thursday, June 14: Victor Mercier, 6 to 8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

West Farmington, Thursday, June 14: Improv Comedy Troupe, 7:30 p.m., Grange Hall. Admission: free. FMI: Dan Ryder, [email protected] or 578-0357.

Turner, Friday, June 15: Golf scramble, 8 a.m., Turner Highland’s Golf Course. Sponsored by Leavitt Area High School and Tripp Middle School. Benefits Soracco family of Turner, who recently lost their home in a fire. $60 for greens fee, barbecue. FMI: 225-3261; Stacey Pellerin, [email protected].

Farmington, Saturday, June 16: Community Playground silent auction, 6:30 to 9 p.m., Granary Banquet Room. $20 donation includes: hors d’oeuvres, desserts, music, wine tasting and more. Tickets at Booksellers, The Granary and Northern Lights. FMI: Jennifer Stone, 778-9130; Lisa Lindsay, 645-4899.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, June 16: Farmers market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

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.

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

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

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

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.

Livermore Falls, Thursday, June 28: Victor Mercier, 6 to 8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Livermore Falls, Friday, June 29: Paul Soucie Band, 6 to 8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, June 30: Farmers market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Rangeley, Sunday, July 29: “Foreigner” benefit concert, 5:30 p.m., Saddleback Mountain. Co-sponsored by Rangeley Region Health Center Inc. and 107.5 Frank FM. Gates open at 1 p.m. $40, tickets available at ticketmaster.com or 775-3331. $100 premium tickets are available by calling 864-4397. FMI: www.rangeleyhealth.org or www.1075frank.com.

Oxford Hills area

Norway, Wednesday, June 6: Story time for children ages 2 to 5, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

Otisfield, Wednesday, June 6: Firefighters at school, students who bring in the most helmets for their class will win an ice cream sundae party.

Paris, Friday, June 6: Weed & Feed, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., McLaughlin Garden. Free. FMI: 743-8820

Mechanic Falls, Thursday, June 7: Paul Cote of Oxford will present history of the rifle, 7 p.m., Mechanic Falls Municipal Building, 108 Lewiston St., gymnasium.

Paris, Thursday, June 7: Story time for preschoolers, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library. FMI 743-6994.

Norway, Friday, June 8: Baby Boosters will provide children under 2 years old and their parents or caregivers with rhymes, finger plays, songs, stories and other activities, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library. FMI 743-5308.

Canton, Saturday, June 9: Summer Fest, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Canton Municipal Building and ball field. Hosted by Volunteer Fire Department. FMI: Wayne or Mary Dube, 597-3043.

Canton, Saturday, June 9: 3rd annual Auto Show, 8 a.m. to noon, Canton Volunteer Fire Department. Registration 8 a.m to noon, rain or shine. Awards presentation, 1 p.m. Registration fee $5.

Hebron, Saturday, June 9: Spaghetti Supper, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Hebron Community Baptist church, next to Hebron Academy. Proceeds 10-year-old going to National Young Scholars program. FMI: 966-2900.

Harrison, Saturday, June 9: Public supper, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., VFW Hall, Route 35. Sponsored by Ronald G. St. John VFW Post Ladies Auxiliary 9328. Adults $6, children under 12, $3.

Locke Mills, Saturday, June 9: Dance, 7 to 10 p.m., town hall, Richard Felt Orchestra. Benefits Greenwood Historical Society. FMI: Joyce Hathaway, 674-2259.

Norway, Saturday, June 9: Musical performance with Leah Wolfsong & Reinaldo Cortez, 7 p.m., The Fare Share Commons, Main Street. Cost: Adults $10, Seniors and children 12 and up $8, under 12 free. FMI: 1-877-833-1372.

Paris, Monday, June 11: American Red Cross blood drive, 2 to 7 p.m., South Paris Baptist Church, 1 Park St.

Locke Mills, Tuesday, June 12: Supper Dance, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., Jackson Silver Post American Legion Hall, Gore Road; $8 to benefit of the American Legion Auxiliary. FMI: Joyce Hathaway, 674-2259.

West Paris, Thursday, June 14: Discussion on Japanese Sakura cherry blossom dolls by John Davis, 10 a.m., Whitman Memorial Library.

Bolster’s Mills, Saturday, June 16: Chicken pie supper, 5 p.m. and 6 p.m., Bolster’s Mills United Methodist Church. Adults, $7; children under 12, $3. FMI: 743-5185; 583-2984.

Naples, Saturday, June 16: Chinese auction cruise, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. aboard Songo River Queen II. Benefits Resistance Ministries “A Christmas to Remember.” Cost: $25 per person. Space limited. FMI or for tickets call 743-6982.

Paris, Saturday, June 16: Cow pie bingo, noon, Young’s Greenhouse, High Street. $10/square. Fundraiser for Sarah Burnham for People to People Student Ambassador trip. FMI www.cowpiebingo2007.com or 539-4397.

Waterford, Saturday, June 16: Mainly Country, 8 p.m. to midnight, Waterford World’s Fair, Green Road. $10 per person. FMI: 583-4160.

West Paris, Saturday, June 16: Flea market, craft and bake sale, 9 a.m., West Paris Grange Hall, Church Street. Sandwiches, beverages. Sponsored by the West Paris Grange 298. FMI and table rental: 674-3241.

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.

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.

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.

Oxford, Saturday, June 30: Yard sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Great Scott Storage, Route 26. Food and plant sale. Space $10 per table. FMI: Marjy, 743-2913 days, 743-2197 evenings.

Paris, Saturday, July 21: 29th annual Founder’s Day event on the Green in Paris Hill. Classic car exhibit featuring collection of Robert Bahre. Benefits Hamlin Memorial Library and Museum. Accepting vendor applications. FMI: [email protected]; 743-2980.

Gorham, N.H., Saturday, Aug. 11: Centennial Celebration, 1907 Grand Trunk Railway Station, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. FMI: [email protected]; (603) 466-2085.

River Valley area

Rumford, Monday, June 4: Bus to Hollywood Slots, leaving Rumford Senior Citizen Building, 50 Congress St., 8 a.m. Cost: $20. FMI: 364-4700.

Rumford, Tuesday, June 5: Summer Fest Children’s Theatre auditions for “Wiley and the Hairy Man,” 6 p.m. FMI: public library, 364-3661.

Rumford, Thursday, June 7: Summer Fest Children’s Theatre auditions for “Wiley and the Hairy Man,” 6 p.m. FMI: public library, 364-3661.

Canton, Saturday, June 9: Summer Fest, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Canton Municipal Building and ball field. Hosted by Volunteer Fire Department. FMI: Wayne or Mary Dube, 597-3043.

Canton, Saturday, June 9: 3rd annual Auto Show, 8 a.m. to noon, Canton Volunteer Fire Department. Registration 8 a.m to noon, rain or shine. Awards presentation, 1 p.m. Registration fee $5.

Rumford, Saturday, June 9: Public supper, 5 to 6 p.m., United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Adults $6 Children $3.

Dixfield, Saturday, June 16: Neighborhood yard sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 63 Main St. Sponsored by Historical Society. Reserve table, $10 to Historical Society. FMI: Donna, 562-7595.

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

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.

Lewiston area

Lewiston, Monday, June 4: American Red Cross blood drive, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., CMMC, 300 Main St.

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

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

Lisbon Falls, Monday, June 4: American Red Cross blood drive, 2 to 7 p.m., Holy Trinity Church, 67 Frost Hill Ave.

Lewiston, Tuesday, June 5: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., public library. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4.

Greene, Thursday and Friday, June 7, 8: Naturalist and photographer John Green Jr. slide film, “Nature’s Will To Survive,” Thursday, 7 p.m., Friday, 2 and 7 p.m., Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. Free. FMI: 946-5311; http://ourworld.cs.com/sawyerfoundation.

Greene, Thursday, June 7: Yard sale items needed, call us and we will pick up items. Proceeds will go to help spay or neuter animals and medical and physical needs for Tommy’s Feral Feline Friends. FMI: 650-8374.

Lewiston, Thursday, June 7: L/A Rotary annual auction, noon, Ramada Inn, Pleasant Street. Benefits Rotary scholarship endowment fund. Buffet available, $8. FMI: Jennifer Hogan, 783-2096 ext. 220.

Mechanic Falls, Thursday, June 7: Paul Cote of Oxford will present history of the rifle, 7 p.m., Mechanic Falls Municipal Building, 108 Lewiston St., gymnasium.

Lewiston, Friday, June 8: Traditional New England contra dancing, 8 to 11 p.m., Callahan Hall, Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Beginners welcome; all dances taught. Come with or without a partner. Admission: $5 adults, $2 for students. FMI: 784-0135, ext. 200 or www.lplonline.org.

Greene, Friday and Saturday, June 8, 9: Tommy’s Feral Feline Friends annual yard sale, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., 242 Sawyer Road. Benefits homeless and abused animals. Rain date: June 15, 16. FMI: 650-8374.

Lewiston, Friday, June 8: “Food for Thought” luncheon with YWCA aquatic director Kim Finnerty, noon, L-A Senior College. $6 with reservation, $8 at the door. Call: 753-6510 or online at usm.maine.edu/lac.

Lewiston, Friday, June 8: Babytime, 10 a.m., public library. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4.

Auburn, Saturday, June 9: Barbecue dinner, 5 to 6 p.m., St. Louis Church, Third Street, New Auburn. Adults, $6.50; under 12, $3.25.

Freeport, Saturday, June 9: Rhododendron auction and flower show, 10 a.m., USM Stone House Conference Center, Wolfe’s Neck Road. FMI: 767-3737.

Gray, Saturday, June 9: Fly tying and fly casting with Trout Unlimited, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. FMI: 287-3303; www.mainewildlifepark.com.

Hebron, Saturday, June 9: Spaghetti supper, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Hebron Community Baptist church, next to Hebron Academy. Proceeds 10-year-old going to National Young Scholars program. FMI: 966-2900.

Minot, Saturday, June 9: Roast pork supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Minot Center Grange, Minot Center Hill. Adults, $7; children under 12, $4; children 5 and under, free. Benefits grange building maintenance fund.

Auburn, Sunday, June 10: Kiwanis pancake breakfast, 6:30 a.m., Great Falls Plaza, Main Street. Tickets at Hannafords and Shaws; children five and under free.

Gray, Sunday, June 10: The Voices of Hope Gospel Concert, 10 a.m., Good Shepherd United Methodist Church. FMI: www.thevoicesofhope.com. Good will offering accepted.

Auburn, Monday, June 11: American Red Cross blood drive, 1 to 6 p.m., High Street Congregational Church, 109 Pleasant St.

Lewiston, Monday, June 11: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., public library. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4.

Lewiston, Monday, June 11: Kid’s cooking club, 4 p.m., public library. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4.

Sabattus, Monday, June 11: American Red Cross blood drive, 2 to 7 p.m., Sabattus Central School, 40 Ball Park Road.

Lewiston, Tuesday, June 12: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., public library. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4.

New Gloucester, Wednesday, June 13: Traveling antiques appraisal fair, 3 to 7 p.m., 379 Intervale Road. $5 per appraisal. Proceeds benefit New Gloucester Public Library.

Lewiston, Thursday, June 14: Peek-A-Boo Puppet Show, 9:30 a.m., New Life Community Center, 134 College St. End-of-the-season show with balloons. FMI: 782-3939.

Winthrop, Thursday, June 14: Blood drive, 1 to 6 p.m., St. Francis Xavier Parish Hall, Lake Street.

Auburn, Friday and Saturday, June 15, 16: Relay For Life of Androscoggin County, Edward Little High School track FMI: American Cancer Society at 1-800-ACS-2345 or online at www.cancer.org.

Lewiston, Friday, June 15: Babytime, 10 a.m., public library. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4.

Lisbon, Friday, June 15: Fish and chicken supper, 5:30 to 7 p.m., VFW Post 9459, Route 196. Adults $6; children under 10, $3. FMI: 353-2152.

Turner, Friday, June 15: Golf scramble, 8 a.m., Turner Highland’s Golf Course. Sponsored by Leavitt Area High School and Tripp Middle School. Benefits Soracco family of Turner, who recently lost their home in a fire. $60 for greens fee, barbecue lunch. Door prizes, contests. FMI: 225-3261; Stacey Pellerin, [email protected].

Auburn, Saturday, June 16: All you can eat spaghetti dinner, 5 to 7 p.m., New Auburn Social Club, 2 Second St., $5 per person. Fundraiser dance for Norm Dufour after the meal; donation, $10. FMI: 782-9039.

Lewiston, Saturday, June 16: Motorcycle poker run to benefit Shriners Hospitals, 9 to 11 a.m., Cental Maine Powersports, Main Street. $6 per poker hand. FMI: Ed Barski, 841-6006 or Richard King, 647-2287, [email protected].

Wales, Saturday, June 16: Yard sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wales Youth Center, Pond Road, Route 132. Sponsored by The Wales Presbyterian Women.

Auburn, Sunday, June 17: Crepe breakfast, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., St. Louis Church, Third Street, New Auburn. Adults, $4; under 12, $3.25.

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

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

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

Sabattus, Friday, June 20, Saturday June 21: Yard sale hosted by “The Jacques,” 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wales Road. FMI: Sally, 754-8839.

Lewiston, Monday, June 21: Health Fair, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., 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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.