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, Aug. 6: Nutrition education and canning demonstration features pickling, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sandy River Farmers Market, Better Living Center parking lot, Front St. Free. Offered by University of Maine Cooperative Extension and WIC.

Weld, Friday, Aug. 6: Comic variety with Charlie Who, 8 p.m., Mount Blue State Park amphitheater. For all ages.

Wilton, Friday, Aug. 6: Blueberry festival 10 Kilometer and one-mile road races, one-mile run for ages 15 and under, 6 p.m.; 10 Kilometer, 6:30 p.m.; registrations, 5 p.m., Kineowatha Park. Preregistration: $8, 1 mile run; $10, 10k; day of race, $12. FMI: 778-3440.

Wilton, Friday, Aug. 6: Blueberry bazaar, 9 a.m., First Congregational Church, Main Street. Crafts, jewelry, baked goods, plants and vegetables. FMI: 645-2535.

Wilton, Friday, Aug. 6: Barbecue, 5 p.m., First Congregational Church, Main Street. Adults, $7; children, $4. Eat in or takeoout. Includes half chicken, coleslaw, roll, blueberry cake or ice cream with blueberry sauce. FMI: 645-2535.

Wilton, Friday, Aug. 6: Fish chowder and blueberry shortcake luncheon, 11 a.m., 11:45 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., SeniorsPlus Community Center. Seniors, $3.50; all others, $5.

Wilton, Friday, Aug. 6: Yard sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., SeniorsPlus Community Center.

Wilton, Friday, Aug. 6: Yard sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., United Methodist Church.

Wilton, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 6 and 7: Blueberry festival, downtown Wilton. Craft and food sales, boat tours, road race, pancake breakfast, parade, concerts, chicken barbecue, lobster roll lunch, pig roast supper, boat parade, fireworks.

Wilton, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 6 and 7: Wilton Free Public Library’s annual summer book sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

Jay, Saturday, Aug. 7: Second annual Terre pis Ciel Franco-American Festival, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., St. Pierre farmstead, Route 133. FMI or to make cash donations, contact the Town of Jay at 897-6785. To participate in the festival, e-mail Adele St. Pierre at [email protected].

Mount Vernon, Saturday, Aug. 7: Auction, 11 a.m.; preview, 10 a.m., Community Center, lakeside. Rain or shine. FMI or donations: 293-3773 or 293-4646.

Strong, Saturday, Aug. 7: Annual beanhole bean supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Strong Beach on Porter Lake; Forster Building in the event of rain. Adults, $5; children under 11, $2.50; under 5, free. Includes hot dogs, salads, desserts, rolls and beverages. Sponsored by Porter Lake Association. Proceeds support lake programs and lake quality.

Weld, Saturday, Aug. 7: World music fiddle band CNEDL performs, 8 p.m., Mount Blue State Park amphitheater.

Wilton, Saturday, Aug. 7: Child identification program, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Academy Hill School. Offered by 15th District Masonic Assoc. of the Grand Lodge of Maine.

Wilton, Saturday, Aug. 7: Quilt/rug show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., United Methodist Church.

Wilton, Saturday, Aug. 7: Blueberry luncheon, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., United Methodist Church Sandwiches and blueberry desserts.

Farmington, Sunday, Aug. 8: Sebago/Long Lake concert, 7:30 p.m., Nordica Auditorium, UMF. Adults, $8; senior citizens and students, $6; children under 12, $3. FMI: 645-2157.

Jay, Sunday, Aug. 8: St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church’s program “Planning Well: Advance Directives,” 6:30 p.m. FMI: Corey Walmer, 778-5752.

Rangeley, Sunday, Aug. 8: Natural Science Program presents nature journaling with artist and botanical illustrator Anita Sebastian, 2 to 4 p.m., Wilhelm Reich Museum, Dodge Pond Road. Free. Rain or shine. FMI: 864-3443.

Wilton, Sunday, Aug. 8: Concert on the lawn, 6 p.m., East Wilton Union Church. Inside church in the event of rain. Freewill offering taken. FMI: 645-4297.

Farmington, Monday, Aug. 9: The Old Crow Band performs, 7:30 to 9 p.m., park across from the courthouse, Main Street.

Rangeley, Monday, Aug. 9: “Sporting Camps of the Rangeley Region” program with speaker and Maine State Historian Earle G. Shettleworth, Jr, 7 p.m., Wilhelm Reich Museum. FMI: 864-3443.

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, Aug. 10: Bing and Nancy Crosby perform, 6:30 p.m., in the gazebo.

Farmington, Thursday, Aug. 12: Summer Healthfest Women and Heart Health screenings, 4 to 7 p.m., Franklin Memorial Hospital. Free. FMI: contact Katie Marble, 1-800-525-3136 or 645-3136.

Farmington, Friday, Aug. 13: Nutrition education and canning demonstration features relishes, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sandy River Farmers Market, Better Living Center parking lot, Front St. Free. Offered by University of Maine Cooperative Extension and WIC.

Farmington, Friday, Aug. 13: G.I. Coffee House presents conversation among troop familes, 7 to 10 p.m., Old South Church, Main Street. Bring favorite CD. FMI: 778-6459.

Farmington, Friday, Aug. 13: Village Harmony, high school age singers and instrumentalists ensemble performs, 7:30 p.m., Nordica Auditorium, UMF. Adults, $6; seniors, $5; children under 16, free.

Chesterville, Saturday, Aug. 14: Heritage Society parade and field day, parade at 10 a.m., field day follows, Town Hall. Games, pig roast, music by Silv’ry Seasons, yard sale. FMI: yard sale table rental, 778-3078; parade registration, 897-4907.

Farmington, Saturday, Aug. 14: Benefit supper for Benjamin Donnell family, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church. Includes baked beans, casseroles, salads, biscuit and pie.

Fayette, Saturday, Aug. 14: Food sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Fire Station, Route 17. Pies, cookies, cakes, breads, brownies, garden vegetables. Sponsored by Fayette Fire Auxiliary.

Jay, Saturday, Aug. 14: Open house, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Crafts-Holmes Homestead, top of Jay Hill. Free. Hosted by Historical Society. FMI: contact Eleanor Currier, 645-2732.

Livermore, Saturday, Aug. 14: Benefit concert of gospel, bluegrass, folk and original music with singer/songwriter Mitch Thomas and Friend, 5 p.m., Norlands Church. $20 donation suggested. Proceeds for church improvements. FMI: 897-4366.

Livermore, Saturday, Aug. 14: Benefit concert with Mitch Thomas and other musicians, 7 p.m., Washburn-Norlands Universalist Meetinghouse. $20 donation. FMI: 897-4366 or visit www.norlands.org.

Livermore, Saturday, Aug. 14: Republican Party’s 150th anniversary celebration, 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Norlands Living History Museum. Barbecue at noon, 1800’s music, children games, ox cart rides, school sessions, speakers. Crafters welcome. Hosted by Androscoggin Republican Committee.

Rangeley, Saturday, Aug. 14: Friends of the Wilhelm Reich Museum Orgonon festival and flea market. Space rental: $20 per 10-by-10-foot lot. FMI: contact Mary Henderson at 864-3443.

Rangeley, Saturday, Aug. 14: Silent auction, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Orgonon Festival and flea market, Wilhelm Reich Museum, Dodge Pond Road. To donate items, call 864-3443 or e-mail [email protected].

Strong, Saturday, Aug. 14: United Methodist Church’s Lawn Party, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the church. Food, white elephants, crafts, plants. Make your own ice cream sundae and light lunch at noon. Table rentals, $5. FMI: 778-9523.

West Farmington, Saturday, Aug. 14: Contradance with Lissa Schneckenburger and Corey DiMario; Stanley Keach calling, 8 to 11 p.m.; 7:30 p.m., free basics workshop, Grange Hall, Bridge Street. $5; $10 family max. FMI: 397-2241, e-mail dance @starleft.org, or visit www.starleft.org/dance.

Wilton, Saturday, Aug. 14: Public supper, 4 to 6 p.m., First Apostolic Church, routes 2 and 4. Incudes baked beans, hot dogs, potato salad, coleslaw, casseroles and dessert. Adults, $5; children, $3. Benefit for church building fund.

Farmington, Sunday, Aug. 15: Nine-hole golf scramble, 2 p.m., Sandy River Golf Course. $25. Field open to first 72 paid golfers. Hole assignments begin, 1 p.m. Benefit for the Phillips Public Library. FMI: contact Winona Davenport, 639-4296.

Farmington, Sunday, Aug. 15: Diane Muise gospel music concert, 7 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, routes 2 and 27. Freewill offering.

Jay, Sunday, Aug. 15: St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church’s program “Honoring Well: Bereavement and Remembrance,” 6:30 p.m. FMI: Corey Walmer, 778-5752.

Phillips, Sunday, Aug. 15: Old Home Days four wheeler pull, 10:30 a.m.; registration, 9 a.m., North Franklin Park. Sponsored by Narrow Gauge Riders ATV Club. FMI: 639-4118 or visit www.narrowgaugeriders.webhop.org.

WIlton, Sunday, Aug. 15: Concert on the lawn, 6 p.m., East Wilton Union Church. In the church in the event of rain. Freewill offering. FMI: 645-4297.

Farmington, Monday, Aug. 16: The Old Crow Band performs, 7:30 to 9 p.m., park across from the courthouse, Main Street.

Farmington, Tuesday, Sept. 17: Nordica Day concert features soprano Jenny Lynd Robinson and Judith Quimby on piano, 7:30 p.m., Nordica Auditorium, UMF. FMI: 778-2042.

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, Aug. 17: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 6 p.m., Murray Hall, Route 4. FMI: 1-800-432-7376 or 1-800-482-0743.

Farmington, Friday, Aug. 20: Nutrition education and canning demonstration features salsa, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sandy River Farmers Market, Better Living Center parking lot, Front St. Free. Offered by University of Maine Cooperative Extension and WIC.

Stratton/Eustis, Friday through Sunday, Aug. 20 through 22: Community wide muscular dystrophy benefit. Casino night, games for entire family, live entertainment, barbecue, street dance, 50/50 raffle, auctions and more. Sponsored by Flagstaff Area Business Association.

New Sharon, Sunday, Aug. 22: Annual LEAP Golf Tournament, 1 p.m., Sandy River Golf Course. FMI: contact Marjorie Taylor, 778-3443 or Sarah Robinson, 779-0668.

Wilton, Sunday, Aug. 22: Concert on the lawn, 6 p.m., East Wilton Union CHurch. In the church in the event of rain. Freewill offering. FMI: 645-4297.

Farmington, Monday, Aug. 23: The Old Crow Band performs, 7:30 to 9 p.m., park across from the courthouse, Main Street.

Bridgton, Wednesday, Aug. 25: American Red Cross blood drive, 1:30 to 7 p.m., Municipal Complex, 1 Chase Commons. FMI: 1-800-432-7376 or 1-800-482-0743.

Farmington, Friday, Aug. 27: Nutrition education and canning demonstration features jams and jellies, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sandy River Farmers Market, Better Living Center parking lot, Front St. Free. Offered by University of Maine Cooperative Extension and WIC.

Livermore, Saturday, Aug. 28: Theme dinner and barn dance, 5 p.m., dinner; 6:30 p.m., barn dance, Norland’s Living History Center. $25. Reservation only. FMI: 897-4366.

Farmington, Monday, Aug. 30: The Old Crow Band performs, 7:30 to 9 p.m., park across from the courthouse, Main Street.

Livermore, Saturday, Aug. 28: Harvest supper and barn dance, 5 p.m., dinner; 6:30 p.m., barn dance, Norland’s Living History Center. $25. Reservation only. FMI: 897-4366.

Wilton, Sunday, Aug. 29: Concert on the lawn, 6 p.m., East Wilton Union Church. In the church in the event of rain. Freewill offering. FMI: 645-4297.

Oxford Hills area (Norway, Paris)

Bridgton, Friday, Aug. 6: Public Library summer activities, Mother Goose time for babies and toddlers, 10:30 a.m.

Bridgton, Friday, Aug. 6: Story time and crafts for children over three, 11 a.m., Public Library.

Bridgton, Friday, Aug. 6: Live music concert, noon to 1 p.m., Public Library lawn.

Harrison, Friday, Aug. 6: Deertrees Theatre presents “A Little Out of the Light – A Musical Memoir” by Will Holt, 8 p.m., Cultural Center, Deertrees Road. Tickets: $18; available at Books and Things, Bethel, The Cool Moose, Bridgton, The Fare Share, Norway, and the box office; open one hour before the show. Free parking. Handicapped accessible.

Hartford, Friday, Aug. 6: Community potluck supper, 6 p.m., Town Hall, Main Street, Route 140. Free. Bring a dish to share. FMI: contact Lee, 388-2510.

Harrison, Saturday, Aug. 7: Deertrees Theatre presents Kruger Brothers with Barebones and Wildfires, 8 p.m., Cultural Center, Deertrees Road. Tickets: $16; available at Books and Things, Bethel, The Cool Moose, Bridgton, The Fare Share, Norway, and the box office; open one hour before the show. Free parking. Handicapped accessible.

Harrison, Saturday, Aug. 7: Pig roast and baked bean supper, 5 to 6 p.m., Village Tie-Up. Adults, $8; children, $5. FMI: 583-6455.

Oxford, Saturday, Aug. 7: Community supper, 5 to 6 p.m., Oxford Congregational Church, King Street. Adults, $6; children under 12, $3; under 5, free. Includes turkey, ham, baked beans, casseroles, salads, homemade pies and beverages.

Oxford, Saturday, Aug. 7: Hannaford’s Summerfest Fundraiser, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Yard sale, book and bake sale, race cars and drivers. Benefit for United Way of Oxford County.

Paris, Saturday, Aug. 7: Church fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Universalist Church, Pine Street. Luncheon, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., lobster roll, $6.50; chicken salad roll, $5.50; both include chips, beverage and a blueberry dessert.

Stoneham, Saturday, Aug. 7: Annual pig roast, noon to 2 p.m., Fire Station, Butters Hill Road. Adults, $7; children 5 to 11, $4; under 5, free. Sponsored by Stoneham Knight Riders.

Waterford, Saturday, Aug. 7: Waterford World Fair Association summer season dance, 8 p.m. to midnight, at the Fairgrounds, North Waterford. $8 per person. Live band music, refreshments on sale.

Welchville, Saturday, Aug. 7: Dance, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m., Emugene Staples Hall. Music by Country Ladds. Sponsored by Oxford Fire Dept. and Auxiliary. FMI: 743-8287 or 539-4813.

West Paris, Saturday, Aug. 7: Book sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Public Library, Main Street. Rain or shine. Book donations accepted during library hours: Monday and Friday, 1:30 to 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 1:30 to 7 p.m. Proceeds for library expansion project.

West Paris, Satuday, Aug. 7: Yard and bake sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Historical Society. Items and baked goods donated by town residents and society members. FMI: contact Betty Jones, 674-2507 or Rebecca Stevens, 743-2333.

Sumner, Sunday, Aug. 8: “Flowers for Beauty and Cutting” lecture and tour, 2 p.m., Hedgehog Hill Farm, Hedgehog Hill Road. Free. FMI: 388-2341 or e-mail [email protected].

Harrison, Tuesday, Aug. 10: Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival, 8 p.m., Deerstrees Theater, Deertrees Road. Features Mozart, Beethoven, and Dohnanyi. $18/$8. FMI: www.deertreestheatre.org.

Locke Mills, Tuesday, Aug. 10: Supper and dance, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Legion Hall. Adults, $6; children under age 12, $3.

Oxford, Tuesday, Aug. 10: Concert featuring the Down Home Bluegrass Band, 7 p.m., Veterans Memorial Park, Route 121 and Skeetfield Road; inside Legion Hall in the event of rain. Free. Bring chairs or blankets. Sponsored by local businesses. FMI: 539-4102.

Harrison, Thursday and Friday, Aug. 12 and 13: Fifth annual Deertrees Theatre Festival presents “The Gin Game,” 8 p.m., Cultural Center, Deertrees Road. Tickets: $18; available at Books and Things, Bethel, The Cool Moose, Bridgton, The Fare Share, Norway, and the box office; open one hour before the show. Free parking. Handicap accessible.

Bridgton, Friday, Aug. 13: Public Library summer activities, Mother Goose time for babies and toddlers, 10:30 a.m.

Bridgton, Friday, Aug. 13: Story time and crafts for children over three, 11 a.m., Public Library.

Bridgton, Friday, Aug. 13: Live music concert, noon to 1 p.m., Public Library lawn.

Bridgton, Saturday, Aug. 14: Summer bazaar, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., St. Joseph’s Church, 225 South High St. Sponsored by St. Joseph’s Women’s Guild. Proceeds for annual continuing education award.

Harrison, Saturday, Aug. 14: Deertrees Theatre presents Banjo Dan & the Mid-Nite Plowboys, 8 p.m., Cultural Center, Deertrees Road. Tickets: $18; available at Books and Things, Bethel, The Cool Moose, Bridgton, The Fare Share, Norway, and the box office; open one hour before the show. Free parking. Handicapped accessible.

Oxford, Saturday, Aug. 14: Yard sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Hooker Farm, 195 Pleasant St. Rain or shine. Benefit for Waterford Grange 479 foundation project.

South Paris, Saturday, Aug. 14: Turkey supper, 5 to 6 p.m., American Legion Hall, Church Street. Adults, $6; children under 12, $3. Benefit for WMVH activities.

Stoneham, Saturday, Aug. 14: Thrift shop and bake sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donations welcome and can be left at Stoneham Church.

Waterford, Saturday, Aug. 14: Waterford World Fair Association summer season dance, 8 p.m. to midnight, at the Fairgrounds, North Waterford. $8 per person. Live band music, refreshments on sale.

Bridgton, Tuesday, Aug. 17: American Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Bridgton Hospital. To schedule an appointment, contact Babs Gately at 647-6000 or the Red Cross at 1-800-482-0743.

Harrison, Tuesday, Aug. 17: Deertrees Theatre presents Celtic music by Isla, 8 p.m., Cultural Center, Deertrees Road. Tickets: $14; available at Books and Things, Bethel, The Cool Moose, Bridgton, The Fare Share, Norway, and the box office; open one hour before the show. Free parking. Handicapped accessible.

Waterford, Wednesday, Aug. 18: Summer breakfast, 7:30 to 10 a.m., Wilkins Community House, Plummer Hill Road, behind the village green. Adults, $4.50; children 5 to 10, $2.50; under 5, free. Includes scrambled eggs, pancakes, bacon, sausage, juice, coffee, muffins and doughnuts.

Harrison, Thursday and Friday, Aug. 19 and 20: Fifth annual Deertrees Theatre Festival presents “The Journey of the Carcass,” 8 p.m., Cultural Center, Deertrees Road. Tickets: $18; available at Books and Things, Bethel, The Cool Moose, Bridgton, The Fare Share, Norway, and the box office; open one hour before the show. Free parking. Handicapped accessible.

Bridgton, Friday, Aug. 20: Public Library summer activities, Mother Goose time for babies and toddlers, 10:30 a.m.

Bridgton, Friday, Aug. 20: Story time and crafts for children over three, 11:00 a.m., Public Library.

Bridgton, Friday, Aug. 20: Live music concert, noon to 1 p.m., Public Library lawn.

Harrison, Saturday, Aug. 21: Deertrees Theatre presents The State Street Jazz Band, 8 p.m., Cultural Center, Deertrees Road. Tickets: $16; available at Books and Things, Bethel, The Cool Moose, Bridgton, The Fare Share, Norway, and the box office; open one hour before the show. Free parking. Handicapped accessible.

Harrison, Saturday, Aug. 21: Chicken pie supper, 5 and 6 p.m., Bolster’s Mills United Methodist Church. Adults, $7; children under 12, $3. Includes potato, vegetable, dessert and beverage. Reservations by confirmation only by calling 583-9024; no messages. Handicap accessible.

Stoneham, Saturday, Aug 21: Thrift shop and bake sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donations can be left at Stoneham Church.

Waterford, Saturday, Aug. 21: Waterford World Fair Association summer season dance, 8 p.m. to midnight, at the Fairgrounds, North Waterford. $8 per person. Live band music, refreshments on sale.

Welchville, Saturday, Aug. 21: Dance, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m., Emugene Staples Hall. Music by The Record Family and Chastity McKeen. Sponsored by Oxford Fire Dept. and Auxiliary. FMI: 539-4813.

Locke Mills, Monday, Aug. 23: American Red Cross blood drive, 1 to 6 p.m., American Legion Hall, Gore Road. FMI: 1-800-432-7376 or 1-800-482-0743.

Harrison, Tuesday, Aug. 24: Deertrees Theatre and Cultural Center presents Innovata Brass, 8 p.m., Cultural Center, Deertrees Road. Tickets: $14; available at Books and Things, Bethel, The Cool Moose, Bridgton, The Fare Share, Norway, and the box office; open one hour before the show. Free parking. Handicapped accessible.

Harrison, Thursday and Friday, Aug. 27 and 28: Fifth annual Deertrees Theatre Festival presents “The Bible: The Complete Word of God (abridged),” 8 p.m., Cultural Center, Deertrees Road. Tickets: $18; available at Books and Things, Bethel, The Cool Moose, Bridgton, The Fare Share, Norway, and the box office; open one hour before the show. Free parking. Handicapped accessible.

Bridgton, Friday, Aug. 27: Public Library summer activities, Mother Goose time for babies and toddlers, 10:30 a.m.

Bridgton, Friday, Aug. 27: Story time and crafts for children over three, 11 a.m., Public Library.

Bridgton, Friday, Aug. 27: Live music concert, noon to 1 p.m., Public Library lawn.

Stoneham, Saturday, Aug. 28 Thrift shop and bake sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donations welcome and can be left at Stoneham Church.

Waterford, Saturday, Aug. 28: Waterford World Fair Association summer season dance, 8 p.m. to midnight, at the Fairgrounds, North Waterford. $8 per person. Live band music, refreshments on sale.

Harrison, Sunday, Aug. 29: Deertrees Theatre presents singer/seafarer/songwriter Gordon Bok, 7 p.m., Cultural Center, Deertrees Road. Tickets: $16; available at Books and Things, Bethel, The Cool Moose, Bridgton, The Fare Share, Norway, and the box office; open one hour before the show. Free parking. Handicapped accessible.

South Paris, Tuesday, Aug. 31: American Red Cross blood drive, 1:30 to 7 p.m., Oxford Hills High School, Route 26. FMI: 1-800-432-7376 or 1-800-482-0743.

Harrison, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 2, 3 and 4: Fifth annual Deertrees Theatre Festival presents “Tally’s Folly,” 8 p.m., Cultural Center, Deertrees Road. Tickets: $18; available at Books and Things, Bethel, The Cool Moose, Bridgton, The Fare Share, Norway, and the box office; open one hour before the show. Free parking. Handicapped accessible.

Bridgton, Friday, Sept. 3: Public Library summer activities, Mother Goose time for babies and toddlers, 10:30 a.m.

Bridgton, Friday, Sept. 3: Story time and crafts for children over three, 11 a.m., Public Library.

Bridgton, Friday, Sept. 3: Live music concert, noon to 1 p.m., Public Library lawn.

Stoneham, Saturday, Sept. 4: Thrift shop and bake sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donations can be left at Stoneham Church.

Waterford, Saturday, Sept. 4: Waterford World Fair Association summer season dance, 8 p.m. to midnight, at the Fairgrounds, North Waterford. $8 per person. Live band music, refreshments on sale.

Stoneham, Saturday, Sept. 11: Thrift shop and bake sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donations can be left at Stoneham Church.

Waterford, Saturday, Sept. 11: Waterford World Fair Association summer season dance, 8 p.m. to midnight, at the Fairgrounds, North Waterford. $8 per person. Live band music, refreshments on sale.

Harrison, Saturday, Sept. 18: Chicken pie supper, 5 and 6 p.m., Bolster’s Mills United Methodist Church. Adults, $7; children under 12, $3. Menu includes potato, vegetable, dessert and beverage. Reservations by confirmation only by calling 583-9024; no messages. Handicapped accessible.

Waterford, Saturday, Sept. 18: Waterford World Fair Association summer season dance, 8 p.m. to midnight, at the Fairgrounds, North Waterford. $8 per person. Live band music, refreshments on sale.

Stoneham, Saturday, Sept. 25: Thrift shop and bake sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donations can be left at Stoneham Church.

Waterford, Saturday, Sept. 25: Waterford World Fair Association summer season dance, 8 p.m. to midnight, at the Fairgrounds, North Waterford. $8 per person. Live band music, refreshments on sale.

Stoneham, Saturday, Sept. 16: Thrift shop and bake sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donations can be left at Stoneham Church.

Harrison, Saturday, Oct. 16: Chicken pie supper, 5 and 6 p.m., Bolster’s Mills United Methodist Church. Adults, $7; children under 12, $3. Menu includes potato, vegetable, dessert and beverage. Reservations by confirmation only by calling 583-9024; no messages. Handicapped accessible.

River Valley area (Rumford)

Andover, Friday through Sunday, Aug. 6 through 8: Olde Home Days. Parade, flea market, games, crafts, food and music. FMI: 392-3302.

Dixfield, Friday, Aug. 6: Library summer reading program presents BJ Hickman and his magic show, 1 p.m., Ludden Memorial Library.

Gorham, N.H., Friday, Aug. 6: Hike to Lost Pond with Ranger Kate Young and Appalachian Mountain Club Interpreter Nicky Pizzo, 9:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., meet in Club’s Pinkham Notch Visitor Center basement, Route 16. FMI: 603-466-2713.

Rumford, Friday, Aug. 6: Rumford United Methodist Church “Club Can-Do” for children K through 7th grade, 9 to 11:30 a.m. FMI: contact Mrs. Holman at 369-7046.

Wilton, Friday, Aug. 6: SeniorsPlus luncheon, 11 a.m., SeniorsPlus Dining Center. Those over 60, their spouses, those with disabilities and dining site volunteers, $2.50; all others, $4. Includes fish chowder, coleslaw, biscuits, blueberry shortcake, coffee, tea or milk, and Italian sandwiches. FMI or reservations: 364-3572.

Andover, Saturday, Aug. 7: Flower show, 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Historical Society.

Bryant Pond, Saturday, Aug. 7: History day, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Woodstock Historical Society Museum. Crafts, food sale and tours.

Mexico, Saturday, Aug. 7: Book and bake sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Public Library. Rain date Saturday, Aug.14.

Rumford Corner, Saturday, Aug. 7: Beanhole bean supper, 5 p.m. and 6:15 p.m., Blazing Star Masonic Lodge, Route 232. Includes hot dogs, coleslaw, potato and macaroni salads, bread, coffee, punch and pie. Adults, $6; children under 12, $3. Takeouts available. Chairlift on back stairs. FMI: 364-4715.

Rumford, Tuesday, Aug. 10: American Red Cross Blood Drive, 1 to 6 p.m., American Legion Hall, 184 Congress Street.

Lewiston area

Bath, through Sept. 11: Art quilt exhibit featuring works by local artists, Tuesdays through Saturdays, noon to 4 p.m., Chocolate Church Art Center. FMI: 666-3162.

Auburn, Friday, Aug. 6: Concert by One Five One, 5 p.m., Festival Plaza. Free. FMI: 784-0191 or visit www.auburnmaine.org.

Gardiner, Friday, Aug. 6: Johnson Hall’s Performing Art Center’s Teen Band Series feature Jeremiah Freed, The Error, and Wilshire, 7 p.m., 280 Water St. For patrons 13 years and older. FMI: 582-7144, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.johnsonhall.org.

Greene, Friday, Aug. 6: Performance by mask/movement artist Doug Berky, for children accompained by an adult, 2 and 7 p.m., Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. Free. FMI: 946-5311 or visit http://ourworld.cs.com/sawyerfoundation.

Lewiston, Friday, Aug. 6: Bookin’ It with Babies, 10 a.m., Public Library.

Lewiston, Friday, Aug. 6: Advocates for Children “Cookies and Crafts,” 10 to 11 a.m., B Street Community Building, 57 Birch St., Suite 204. FMI: 783-3990.

Lewiston, Friday, Aug 6: Area bands benefit concert, 6 p.m., National Guard Amory, Goddard Road. $5. Proceeds for 133rd Engineering Unit in Iraq.

Auburn, Saturday, Aug. 7: Car wash and yard sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Masonic Hall, 1021 Turner St. Sponsored by Knights of the Sun Chapter of DeMolay. Proceeds for youth programs. FMI: contact Mike Farrell, 782-5300.

Gardiner, Saturday, Aug. 7: Pianist Terry Burrus performs, 7:30 p.m., Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center, 280 Water St. Adults, $30; students, $18; seniors, $22. Tickets available at the door or by reservation. FMI: 582-7144.

Gray, Saturday, Aug. 7: Public supper, 5 to 6 p.m., American Legion, 15 Lewiston Road. Adults, $5.50; children under 12, $2.50; under 5, free. Includes chop suey, coleslaw, hot dogs, brown and Italian bread, and pies. Sponsored by American Legion Auxiliary of Gray.

Gray, Saturday, Aug. 7: Maine Wildlife Park Wildlife Days present the Creature Catcher with animal control agent Dana Johnson, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. Park admittance: Adults, $5; seniors, $4; children 5 to 12, $3.25, under 3, free. Park hours: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit the park, its wildlife and programs. FMI: 657-4977.

North New Portland, Saturday, Aug. 7: ATV and 4×4 truck pull, ATV weigh in at 8:30 a.m., pull at 10 a.m.; 4×4 weigh in at 10:30 a.m., pull at noon, North New Portland Fairgrounds. Adults, $5; under 12, free.

Pownal, Saturday, Aug. 7: Baked bean supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., North Pownal United Methodist Church, 851 Lawrence Road. Adults, $6; children, $3. Includes spaghetti, potato salad, coleslaw, brown bread, biscuits and homemade pies. FMI: contact Nancy at 688-4481 or Karen at 829-5470. Handicapped accessible.

Sabattus, Saturday, Aug. 7: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dominican Sisters, 61 Lisbon Road. Benefit for food pantry and Loaves and Fishes emergency crisis relief programs.

Lewiston, Sunday, Aug. 8: Lewiston Singles Club dance, 7 to 11 p.m., C & J Hall, 711 Webster St. $8/$7. Music by Sounds Unlimited and John Plummer.

Lewiston, Sunday, Aug. 8: Vocal, saxophone and piano Christian music by Brad White, 9:30 a.m., First Assembly of God Church, 70 Hogan Road.

Lewiston, Sunday, Aug. 8: Down East Country Music Association awards show, 1:30 to 5:30 p.m., Holy Family Parish Hall, Sabattus Street. Adults, $8/$7 advance; children under 12 $4/$3 advance; adult competitors, $5; under 12 competitors, $2.50. FMI or to reserve tickets: 793-8884 or 539-2366.

Sumner, Sunday, Aug. 8: “Flowers for Beauty and Cutting” lecture and tour, 2 p.m., Hedgehog Hill Farm. Free. FMI: 388-2341, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.HedgeHogHillFarm.com.

Auburn, Monday, Aug. 9: American Red Cross blood drive, 1 to 6 p.m., High Street Congregational church, 109 Pleasant St. FMI: 1-800-432-7376 or 1-800-482-0743.

Lewiston, Monday, Aug. 9: Bookin’ It with Babies, 10 a.m., Public Library.

Lewiston, Monday, Aug. 9: Advocates for children play group, 10 to 11 a.m., B Street Community Building, 57 Birch St., Suite 204. FMI: 783-3990.

Lewiston, Monday, Aug. 9: Lots to Gardens features a worm demo, 2 to 6 p.m., Farmers Market, Kennedy Park.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Aug. 10: Preschool stories, 10 a.m., Public Library.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Aug. 10: Mental health support group, 6 to 8 p.m., Community Center, Birch and Bates Streets. Group meets every Tuesday. FMI: 755-0020 ext. 3.

Sabattus, Tuesday, Aug. 10: American Red Cross blood drive, 2 to 7 p.m., Our Lady of the Rosary, Maxwell Hall, Route 9. FMI: 1-800-432-7376 or 1-800-482-0743.

Auburn, Wednesday, Aug. 11: Auburn Community Band presents “America’s Favorites,” 7 p.m., Festival Plaza. Weather permitting. Free. FMI: 784-0191.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Aug. 11: Countryside Dancers club night, free lessons, 6 to 7 p.m.; regular lesson, 7 to 8 p.m.; dancing, 8 to 9:30 p.m., C & J Hall, 711 Webster St.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Aug. 11: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 6 p.m., Ramada Inn, 490 Pleasant St. FMI: 1-800-432-7376 or 1-800-482-0743.

Lisbon Falls, Wednesday, Aug. 11: Open Mic and Showcase presents Lewiston native Hillary Gilpatrick, 7 p.m.; open mike sign-up, 6:30 p.m.; open mike, 7:50 to 9 p.m., Lisbon Teen Center Coffee House, 32 Main St. All ages welcome. Free.

Cumberland, Thursday through Sunday, Aug. 12 through 15: Craft show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday through Saturday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, Cumberland Fairgrounds, Blanchard Road. Adults, $3; children under 12, free.

Lewiston, Thursday, Aug. 12: “Music Together” program of music and movement for children birth to 4 with Sue Barre, 10 a.m., Public Library. Free. Space limited. Tickets required and available in the children’s room. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4.

Brunswick, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 13 and 14: “Maine Street Celebrates in Brunswick,” Moonlight Madness Sale, 6 to 9 p.m., Downtown; Festivities on the Mall, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Civil War re-enactors, kid’s events, clowns, wagon rides, Elks Lodge craft fair, entertainment in the gazebo with Maine State Music Theatre Interns from 2 to 3 p.m. and Rick Charette from 4 to 5 p.m. FMI: visit www.brunswickme.com.

Lewiston, Friday, Aug. 13: Bookin’ It with Babies, 10 a.m., Public Library.

Lewiston, Friday, Aug. 13: Advocates for Children “Cookies and Crafts,” 10 to 11 a.m., B Street Community Building, 57 Birch St., Suite 204. FMI: 783-3990.

Portland, Friday, Aug. 13: Dance, 7 to 11 p.m., Elks Lodge, Congress Street. Free. Music by Vintage.

Sabattus, Saturday, Aug. 14: Bean and casserole supper, 5 to 6 p.m., Jacques Cartier Club, 14 Wales Road. Adults, $6; children under 10, $2.50. Music for dancing after supper. FMI: 375-6214.

Windham, Saturday, Aug. 14: Scrapbooking fundraiser, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., North Windham Union Church. $20 crop fee includes refreshments and hourly prize drawings. Proceeds for SMART Child and Family Services Staff Development Committee. FMI: contact Heidi at 893-0386 ext. 110 or e-mail at [email protected].

Winthrop, Saturday, Aug. 14: Super salad supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Winthrop United Methodist Church, 58, Main St. Adults, $6; children 4 to 11, $3; under 4, free; family limit, $20. Includes salads, cold meats and cheeses, breads and desserts.

Auburn, Sunday, Aug. 15: Inpirational music concert by The Collingsworth Family, 2:30 p.m., Auburn Church of the Nazarene, 38 Summer St. FMI: contact Shirley Hunt, 784-8992.

Lewiston, Sunday, Aug. 15: Lewiston Singles Club dance, 7 to 11 p.m., C & J Hall, 711 Webster St. $8/$7. Music by Country Ladds.

Poland, Sunday, Aug. 15: Chicken pie dinner, noon to 1 p.m., Excelsior Grange Hall, 446, Harris Hill Road. Adults, $6; children under 12, $2.50. FMI: 782-1077. Handicapped accessible.

Sumner, Sunday, Aug. 15: “Preserving Herbs for Use Throughout the Year” lecture and tour, 2 p.m., Hedgehog Hill Farm. Free. FMI: 388-2341, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.HedgeHogHillFarm.com.

Lewiston, Monday, Aug. 16: Bookin’ It with Babies, 10 a.m., Public Library.

Lewiston, Monday, Aug. 16: Advocates for children play group, 10 to 11 a.m., B Street Community Building, 57 Birch St., Suite 204. FMI: 783-3990.

Auburn, Tuesday, Aug. 17: L/A Arts’ Music in the Parks concert featuring singer/songwriter Tom Acousti, noon, Festival Plaza, Main St. Free. Rain date: Wednesday Aug. 18. FMI: 782-7228 or 1-800-639-2919.

Auburn, Tuesday, Aug. 17: Auburn Public Library’s Kid’s Space music and movement led by Music Together leader Sue Barre., 9:30 a.m., APL location at the Auburn Mall. FMI: 782-3191.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Aug. 17: Preschool stories, 10 a.m., Public Library.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Aug. 18: Countryside Dancers club night, free lessons, 6 to 7 p.m.; regular lesson, 7 to 8 p.m.; dancing, 8 to 9:30 p.m., C & J Hall, 711 Webster St.

Lewiston, Thursday, Aug. 19: “Music Together” program of music and movement for children birth to 4 with Sue Barre, 10 a.m., Public Library. Free. Space limited. Tickets required and available in the children’s room. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4.

Lewiston, Thursday, Aug. 19: L/A Arts’ Music in the Parks concert featuring singer/songwriter Dan Merrill, noon, Courthouse Plaza, Lisbon Street. Free. Rain date: Friday, Aug. 20. FMI: 782-7228 or 1-800-639-2919.

Auburn, Friday, Aug. 20: L/A Arts presents Shakespeare’s “As You Like It,” 6 p.m., Great Falls Performing Arts Center, Academy and High streets. $5 donation. FMI: 782-7228, 1-800-639-2919 or visit www.laarts.org.

Lewiston, Friday, Aug. 20: Bookin’ It with Babies, 10 a.m., Public Library.

Lewiston, Friday, Aug. 20: Advocates for Children “Cookies and Crafts,” 10 to 11 a.m., B Street Community Building, 57 Birch St., Suite 204. FMI: 783-3990.

Lewiston, Friday, Aug. 20: American Red Cross blood drive, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sisters of Charity Health Lepage Center, 45 Golder St. FMI: 1-800-432-7376 or 1-800-482-0743.

Poland, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 20, 21 and 22: Amaizing corn maze, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Empire Road. FMI: 795-6744 or visit www.arap.org.

Poland Spring, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 21 and 22: Lawn and food sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Poland Spring Academy. Donations welcome. FMI: 998-4566 or 539-4007.

Lewiston, Sunday, Aug. 22: Lewiston Singles Club dance, 7 to 11 p.m., C & J Hall, 711 Webster St. $8/$7. Music by Wild Horse.

Lewiston, Sunday, Aug. 22: Gospel music by The Campbells, 5:30 p.m., First Assembly of God Church. FMI: 786-2636.

Sumner, Sunday, Aug. 22: “Saving Your Own Seeds” lecture and demonstration, 2 p.m., Hedgehog Hill Farm. Free. FMI: 388-2341, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.HedgeHogHillFarm.com.

Lewiston, Monday, Aug. 23: Bookin’ It with Babies, 10 a.m., Public Library.

Lewiston, Monday, Aug. 23: Advocates for children play group, 10 to 11 a.m., B Street Community Building, 57 Birch St., Suite 204. FMI: 783-3990.

Auburn, Tuesday, Aug. 24: L/A Arts’ Music in the Parks concert featuring acoustic folk duo Cactus Highway, noon, Festival Plaza, Main St. Free. Rain date: Wednesday Aug. 25. FMI: 782-7228 or 1-800-639-2919.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Aug. 24: Preschool stories, 10 a.m., Public Library.

Auburn, Wednesday, Aug. 25: Auburn Public Library’s Kid’s Space music and movement led by Music Together leader Sue Barre, 9:30 a.m., APL location at the Auburn Mall. FMI: 782-3191.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Aug. 25: Countryside Dancers club night, free lessons, 6 to 7 p.m.; review of lessons, 7 to 8 p.m.; dancing, 8 to 9:30 p.m., C & J Hall, 711 Webster St.

Lewiston, Thursday, Aug. 26: L/A Arts’ Music in the Parks concert featuring blues by Roundhouse, noon, Courthouse Plaza, Lisbon Street. Free. Rain date: Friday, Aug. 27. FMI: 782-7228 or 1-800-639-2919.

Winthrop, Thursday, Aug. 26: American Red Cross blood drive, 1 to 6 p.m., Saint Francis Paris Hall, Lake Street. FMI: 1-800-432-7376 or 1-800-482-0743.

Lewiston, Friday, Aug. 27: Bookin’ It with Babies, 10 a.m., Public Library.

Lewiston, Friday, Aug. 27: Advocates for Children “Cookies and Crafts,” 10 to 11 a.m., B Street Community Building, 57 Birch St., Suite 204. FMI: 783-3990.

Poland, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 27, 28 and 29: Amaizing corn maze, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Empire Road. FMI: 795-6744 or visit www.arap.org.

Portland, Friday, Aug. 27: Dance, 7 to 11 p.m., Elks Lodge, Congress Street. Free. Music by Vintage.

Gray, Saturday, Aug. 28: Chicken barbecue, 5 and 5:45 p.m., Gray Congregational Church Parish House, Brown Street. Adults, $8; children under 12, $4. Includes baked potato, corn on the cob, biscuits, cakes and pies, punch and coffee. Takout available.

Sabattus, Saturday, Aug. 28: Bean and casserole supper, 5 to 6 p.m.; entertainment with Sammie Angel, 7 to 11 p.m., Jacques Cartier Club, 14 Wales Road. $6, supper; $5, show; $10, supper and show. FMI: 375-6214.

Auburn, Sunday, Aug. 29: Last Generation gospel music concert, 5 p.m., Great Falls Plaza. Sponsored by First Assembly of God church.

Lewiston, Sunday, Aug. 29: Lewiston Singles Club dance, 7 to 11 p.m., C & J Hall, 711 Webster St. $8/$7. Music by Steve and the Good Ole Boys.

Lewiston, Monday, Aug. 30: Bookin’ It with Babies, 10 a.m., Public Library.

Lewiston, Monday, Aug. 30: Advocates for children play group, 10 to 11 a.m., B Street Community Building, 57 Birch St., Suite 204. FMI: 783-3990.

Auburn, Tuesday, Aug. 31: L/A Arts’ Music in the Parks concert rock music by Alter Igor, noon, Festival Plaza, Main Street. Free. Rain date: Wednesday, Sept. 1. FMI: 782-7228 or 1-800-639-2919.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Aug. 31: Preschool stories, 10 a.m., Public Library.

Lewiston, Sunday, Sept. 5: Lewiston Singles Club dance, 7 to 11 p.m., C & J Hall, 711 Webster St. $8/$7. Music by County Ladds.

Winthrop, Friday, Sept. 10: Fish chowder luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Winthrop Congregational Church. Adults, $5.50. Takeout available. Proceeds for the church. Handicapped accessible.

Lewiston, Sunday, Sept. 12: Lewiston Singles Club dance, 7 to 11 p.m., C & J Hall, 711 Webster St. $8/$7. Music by Bushwack.

Lewiston, Sunday, Sept. 19: Lewiston Singles Club dance, 7 to 11 p.m., C & J Hall, 711 Webster St. $8/$7. Music by Clary Hill.

Manchester, Sunday, Sept. 26: Antique show and sale plus craft and collectable show, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Grange Hall, Route 202, Lewiston Road. Admission, $1.50. Sponsored by Manchester Grange 172. FMI about antique show: contact Ruth Daggett at 623-3436; about craft and collectable show: contact Anne Whitman at 622-1338.

Lewiston, Sunday, Sept. 26: Lewiston Singles Club dance, 7 to 11 p.m., C & J Hall, 711 Webster St. $8/$7. Music by Wild Horse.

Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 2: Martindale Country Club annual benefit walk, 8:30 a.m.; registration, 7:30 a.m., Pettengill School. FMI: contact Virginia Starbird at 784-0108.

Winthrop, Friday, Oct. 8: Fish chowder luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Winthrop Congregational Church. Adults, $5.50. Takeout available. Proceeds for the church. Handicapped accessible.

Winthrop, Friday, Nov. 12: Fish chowder luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Winthrop Congregational Church. Adults, $5.50. Takeout available. Proceeds for the church. Handicapped accessible.