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

Bethel, Wednesday to Sunday, Aug. 9 to 13: Maine Performing Arts Festival, Common and Main Street and Gould Academy, Bingham Auditorium. Tickets: evening theater shows, $20, adults; $10, children 12 and under. Matinees: $15, adults; $7, children. FMI or schedule: www.mainepaf.org or 824-4436.

Livermore, Wednesday, Aug. 9: One-hour learning adventures into the past, at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., Washburn-Norlands Living History Center, 290 Livermore Road. Adults, $5; children, $3. Advanced reservations requested. FMI: 897-4366 or e-mail [email protected].

Livermore Falls, Thursday, Aug. 10: Richard Moreau Band, 6 to 8 p.m., in the gazebo.

Carrabassett Valley, Friday, Aug. 11: Free bone density screenings, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Town Office. Offered by Healthy Community Coalition. Funded by Carrabassett Valley and Eustis. FMI: 1-800-525-3136 or 645-3136 ext. 5102.

Rangeley, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 11 and 12: Pieceful Pines Quilters annual quilt show, 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Congregational Church and Barn.

Farmington, Saturday, Aug. 12: Contradance with Frigate, John McIntire calling, 8 to 11 p.m., Farmington Grange, Bridge Street, Route 43. $6 admission, $15 family. 7:30, free basics workshop. FMI: 397-2241 or [email protected].

Jay, Saturday, Aug. 12: Jay Historical Society open house, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Holmes-Crafts Homestead on Jay Hill. Tours of the house, lawn sale, produce and food table, sale of hot dogs, ice cream and Indian pudding.

Livermore Falls, Saturdays, Aug. 12, 19 and 26: Farmers’ market, 6 to 8 p.m., in the gazebo.

Weld, Saturday, Aug. 12: Farmer’s market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sponsored by the Weld Homemakers. FMI: Susan, 585-2291.

Salem, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 11 and 12: United Methodist Church second annual indoor rummage sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Community Building, Route 142. Lunch will be available. Proceeds will benefit a project to move the church onto a new foundation in Salem Township.

Rangeley, Saturday, Aug. 12: Free screening for Scotopic Sensitivity Irlen Syndrome, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Public Library. SSIS is a perceptual difficulty that prevents a person from learning basic skills in reading and writing and/or using those skills efficiently and easily once they are mastered.

Weld, Saturday, Aug. 12: Farmers’ market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sponsored by the Weld Homemakers. FMI: Susan at 585-2291.

East Wilton, Sunday, Aug. 13: Pastor J. Arthur Mott, “Concert on the Lawn,” 6 p.m. Teaching 9 a.m. Sunday school; speaking, providing music, 10:45 a.m. Free will offering, light refreshments after concert. FMI: 645-4297.

Livermore, Sunday, Aug. 13: Music in the Meeting House at North Livermore Baptist Church presents Bing and Nancy Crosby, 9:10 a.m.

Eustis, Monday, Aug. 14: Free bone density screenings, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Town Office. Offered by Healthy Community Coalition. Funded by Carrabassett Valley and Eustis. FMI: 1-800-525-3136 or 645-3136 ext. 5102.

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, Aug. 15: Silver and Gold Band, 6 to 8 p.m., in the gazebo.

Farmington, Wednesday, Aug. 16: “The Dreams of Sparrows,” a film by Iraqi, Hayder Mausa Daffar, shown by Western Mountains Peace Action Workshop, 7 p.m., Room 201, Roberts Learning Center, UMF campus. Discussion will follow. Free admission; donations for the continued film series appreciated.

Livermore, Wednesday, Aug. 16: One-hour learning adventures into the past, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., Washburn-Norlands Living History Center, 290 Livermore Road. Adults, $5; children, $3. Advanced reservations requested. FMI: 897-4366 or e-mail [email protected].

Rangeley, Wednesday to Saturday, Aug. 16 to 19: ACME Productions of Rangeley presents Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast,” 7 p.m., Rangeley Lakes Regional School gym. Space is limited. FMI and reservations: Rangeley Lakes Regional School, 864-3312, ext. 101. Ticket prices: $8-$12.

Livermore Falls, Thursday, Aug. 17: Victor Mercier Band, 6 to 8 p.m., in the gazebo.

Phillips, Friday, Aug. 18: Bake sale, 9 a.m., lawn of the Phillips Congregational Church. Sponsored by the Shared Ministry Women. FMI: Mimi Hardy, 639-2131.

Rangeley, Saturday, Aug. 19: Wilhelm Reich Museum will hold an auction at the Conference Center, Dodge Pond Road, 10 a.m. Viewing is at 9 a.m.

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, Aug. 22: Barry Wood Band, 6 to 8 p.m., in the gazebo.

Livermore, Wednesday, Aug. 23: One hour learning adventures into the past, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., Washburn-Norlands Living History Center, 290 Livermore Road. Adults, $5; children, $3. Advance reservations requested. FMI: 897-4366 or e-mail [email protected].

Livermore Falls, Thursday, Aug. 24: Richard Moreau Band, 6 to 8 p.m., in the gazebo.

Farmington, Saturday, Aug. 26: Peggy Lynn and Dan Duggan, folk music, 7:30 p.m., Nordica Auditorium, UMF Merrill Hall. Open to the public. Adults, $6; seniors, $5; children under 16 and UMF students with ID, free. Sponsored by Arts Institute of Western Maine. FMI: [email protected], 645-2157, http://artsinstitute.org.

Turner, Saturday, Sept. 2: Annual yard sale, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., for North Turner Presbyterian Church at Goodwin Well and Water on Route 4. There will be snacks and drinks for sale.

Farmington, Friday, Sept. 15: 10th annual Mt. Blue Football Tailgate Party, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. before the Cony game, at MBHS. Chicken dinner $5, hamburg or hot dog dinner $4. Tickets available from players or call 778-4006.

Oxford Hills area

Gorham, N.H., Wednesday, Aug. 9: Ranger speaker series presents “On the Rock with the Mt. Washington Avalanche Center,” 8 p.m., Appalachian Mountain Club’s Pinkham Notch Visitor Center, Route 16.

Paris, Wednesday, Aug. 9: Country Jim Palmer, 6 to 8 p.m., Moore Park. In case of rain, at the Paris fire hall, Western Avenue. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Free admission. FMI: 743-2501.

South Paris, Wednesday, Aug. 9: Jennifer Armstrong, musical storyteller, 10 a.m., First Congregational Church, East Main Street. Free; sponsored by Paris Public Library Summer Reading Program. FMI: 743-6994.

Lovell, Thursday, Aug. 10: Dave Rowe Trio, 7:30 p.m., Brick Church, Christian Hill Road. Admission by donation: $14; seniors, $10.

Oxford, Thursday through Monday, Aug. 10 to 14: His Place Teen Center yard sale, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Route 26, next to the fish market. Set up, Aug. 9.

Paris, Thursday, Aug. 10: Story time for preschoolers, 10 a.m., public library. FMI: 743-6994.

Bethel, Wednesday to Sunday, Aug. 9 to 13: Maine Performing Arts Festival, Common and Main Street and Gould Academy, Bingham Auditorium. Tickets: evening theatre shows, $20 adults; $10 children 12 and under. Matinees: $15 adults, $7 children. FMI or schedule: www.mainepaf.org or 824-4436.

Albany, Saturday, Aug. 12: Yard sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Town Hall. FMI: Norma Saoway, 824-2305.

Bridgton, Saturday, Aug. 12: Summer bazaar, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., St. Joseph’s Church Parish Hall and Parish Center, 225 South High St., sponsored by St. Joseph’s Women’s Guild. Proceeds go to continuing education award. Plants, baked goods, crafts, jewelry, white elephant items, raffle, food. FMI: 647-4339.

Errol, N.H., Saturday, Aug. 12: Lake Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge Wildlife Festival, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Errol Elementary School.

Jay, Saturday, Aug. 12: Jay Historical Society open house, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. FMI: Marlene Landus, 897-3501 or Dot White, 897-4876.

Norway, Saturday, Aug. 12: Chicken barbecue supper, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Second Congregational Church, 205 Main St. Menu: barbecue chicken, baked beans, corn on the cob, coleslaw, homemade rolls, blueberry cake, beverage. Dancing under the tents to a DJ after supper. Adults, $9; children under, 10. Rain or shine.

Norway, Saturday, Aug. 12: Heywood Club annual public supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Crockett Ridge. Menu: baked beans, chicken pies, casseroles, salads and homemade desserts. Adults, $6; children under 6, $3.

Oxford, Saturday, Aug. 12: Barbecue and duck race, Station House Community Center (the old fire house). Barbecue, noon to 2 p.m.; duck race, 2 p.m.; $10 duck race or $15 duck race/barbecue combo. Benefits Oxford Recreation Dept. Tickets at town office. FMI: 539-4563.

Oxford, Saturday, Aug. 12: Third annual I-Did-A-Paddle (motorless regatta), Thompson Lake.

South Paris, Saturday, Aug. 12: Bag sale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Old Paris Fire Station, Pine Street. Donations welcome. FMI: 743-6994.

Sumner, Saturday, Aug. 12: Chicken pie supper, 5:30 p.m., East Sumner Congregational Church. Menu: chicken pie, mashed potato, gravy, peas, coleslaw, rolls, dessert, punch and coffee. Handicapped accessible. Adults $7, children under 12 $3.

West Paris, Saturday, Aug. 12: West Paris Historical Society annual yard and bake sale, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. FMI: Betty Jones, 674-2507.

Woodstock, Saturday, Aug. 12: Annual picnic, 6 p.m. at the Billings home, 70 South Main St. Bring plates, utensils and a chair.

Hebron, Sunday, Aug. 13: Hebron Community Baptist Church 215th anniversary “Sunday in the Neighborhood,” 11 a.m. Guest soloist Diane Hirsh, story-telling, cookout, activities for children. All refreshments provided; casual dress is advised. FMI: Pastor Dalessandro, 966-2694.

West Paris, Sunday, Aug. 13: Open house, 2 to 4 p.m., Finnish-American Heritage Center, Maple Street.

Waterford, Monday, Aug. 14: Monthly meeting, 7:30 p.m., Waterford Grange 479, Valley Road (above Melby’s Store).

Norway, Tuesday, Aug. 15: “Addressing the Crisis in Congo: Notes from the Field,” Alexander Petroff, Working Villages International, 6:30 p.m., Fare Share Market, 443 Main St. Slide presentation and discussion. Public welcome, free. FMI: Laura Kahn 725-1047, www.workingvillages.org.

Gorham, N.H., Wednesday, Aug. 16: Wednesday Night with a Ranger speaker series presents “White Mountain Lure,” 8 p.m., Appalachian Mountain Club’s Pinkham Notch Visitor Center, Route 16. A 30-minute movie on the history of the White Mountains and creation of the White Mountain National Forest. Free. Open to the public. FMI: 603-466-2713, TTY 603-466-2856 or 603-466-2721.

Norway, Wednesday, Aug. 16: First person account – P.E. Armstrong “The Rescue of the Inmates of Santo Tomas Internment Camp,” Manila, Philippines, in February 1945 as seen through the eyes of a young Marine from Maine. Articles from the engagement to be viewed afterward, 7 p.m. at the Society House, 71 Main St. FMI: 743-2305.

Paris, Wednesday, Aug. 16: Dan Grady Marionettes, 10 a.m. to noon, Moore Park. In event of rain, Paris Fire Hall, Western Avenue. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Free. FMI: 743-2501.

Paris, Wednesday, Aug. 16: Horizon, 6 to 8 p.m., Moore Park. In event of rain, Paris Fire Hall, Western Avenue. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Free. FMI: 743-2501.

Lovell, Thursday, Aug. 17: Carl Dimow and Nathan Kolosko, flute, bass flute and guitar, 7:30 p.m., the Brick Church, 502 Christian Hill Road. Admission: $10 donation.

Bolsters Mills, Saturday, Aug. 19: Chicken pie supper, seating at 5 and 6 p.m., United Methodist Church. Includes potato, vegetable, dessert and beverage. Adults, $7; under 12, $3. Handicapped-accessible, air conditioned. Ticket sales begins at 4 p.m., reservations 9 a.m. to noon. FMI: 583-9024.

Fryeburg, Saturday, Aug. 19: Seton Society midsummer fair and community flea market, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Route 5. Crafts, craft supplies, baked goods, jewelry, attic treasures, raffles and a “Second Chance Boutique.” Doughnuts and coffee, hot dogs, desserts and soft drinks will be available.

Lovell, Saturday, Aug. 19: Arts and artisans fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., New Suncook Elementary School, Route 5. Free. Over 60 exhibitors. Sandwiches and desserts available. Benefits Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library.

Paris, Saturday, Aug. 19: Annual lobster and clambake, 3 to 6:30 p.m., Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. Sponsored by Oxford Hills Rotary Club. Take-out available. Advance tickets $17; day of the event, $20. FMI or tickets: Patty Rice 743-777, Dave Preble 743-7836 or any Rotary member. Tickets available at Western Auto, Kennison Real Estate and Lake Region Awards. Benefits the Oxford Hill Community.

Waterford, Saturday, Aug. 19: Breakfast, 7:30 to 10 a.m., Wilkins Community House, next to the Waterford Congregational Church, Plummer Hill. Menu: scrambled eggs, pancakes, bacon, sausage links, muffins, doughnuts, orange juice and coffee. Cost: $5; children 5 to 10, $3; children under 5, free.

Woodstock, Saturday, Aug. 19: History Day and sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Woodstock Historical Society.

Poland, Saturday, Aug. 26: Thompson Lake Environmental Association pig roast, Agassiz Village Camp, Thompson Lake.

Waterford, Saturday, Aug. 26: Waterford Grange 479 bake sale and yard sale, 8:30 a.m. to noon, Hooker Farms, Pleasant Street, Oxford. FMI and to donate items: Linda Hooker, 539-4572.

Mechanic Falls, Sunday, Aug. 27: Down East Country Music Association presents 26th annual awards show, noon, Silver Spur, Route 121. Adults, $10; children under 12, $5. Adult competitors, $5; youth competitors, $2, children under 12. Refreshments available. Winners will represent the state in the Tennessee Nationals. FMI: Jackie, 793-8884; Gary, 377-8035; Dean, 743-2922.

Oxford, Thursday through Tuesday, Aug. 31 to Sept. 5: His Place Teen Center yard sale, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Route 26, next to the fish market. Set-up, Aug. 30.

Norway, Wednesday, Sept. 20: Fun Times in Unusual Places – Roy Earle. One person’s account of “Things Not Many People Get To Do.” 7 p.m., Society House, 71 Main St. FMI: 743-2305.

River Valley area

Gorham, N.H., Wednesday, Aug. 9: Ranger speaker series presents “On the Rock with the Mt. Washington Avalanche Center,” 8 p.m., Appalachian Mountain Club’s Pinkham Notch Visitor Center, Route 16.

Rumford, Wednesday, Aug. 9: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 6 p.m., American Legion, 184 Congress St. Open to the public.

Canton, Saturday, Aug. 12: Historical society garage and food sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 25 Canton Point Road. FMI: 597-2012.

Locke Mills, Saturday, Aug. 12: Old Time Dance, 8 to 11 p.m., Town Hall. Music by the Richard Felt Orchestra. Benefits Greenwood Historical Society.

Mexico, Saturday, Aug. 12: Public supper, 5 to 6 p.m., Green Church, Main Street. Adults, $7; children under 12, $3. Menu: cold ham, pasta salad, potato salad, summer veggies, homemade pies. Take-out available at 5:30 p.m.

Rumford, Thursday, Aug.17: Open house, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Oxford County Arc. Tours of the programs, artwork on display, “Back to School” fashion show at noon. Free and open to the public.

Dixfield, Sunday, Aug. 20: Dixfield Main Street Outdoor Market, fourth annual bicentennial road races, live music, G. Dana Holt Gazebo, miniature horses, more. Vendor spots available for $15. Applications at Log Cabin Craftworks. FMI: 562-8816 daytime.

Locke Mills, Monday, Aug. 28: American Red Cross blood drive, 1 to 6 p.m., American Legion Hall.

Lewiston area

Auburn, Wednesday, Aug. 9: Auburn Community Band, “Big Band and Dance Music,” 7 to 8:15 p.m., Festival Plaza, Main Street, weather permitting. FMI: www.auburncommunityband.org.

Gardiner, Wednesday, Aug. 9: The Bellowphone Show with Leonard Solomon, Johnson Hall Mini-Park, 280 Water St., noon to 1 p.m.; free. Rain location, inside Johnson Hall. FMI: www.johnsonhall.org. Solomon, classically trained musician and inventor, offers an irreverent one-man recital of music, comedy and juggling.

Gray, Wednesday, Aug. 9: Royal River Youth Conservation Corps tour, 2 to 4 p.m., Wilkies Beach, Crystal Lake. FMI and directions: contact Sarah Plummer, 892-4700 or Henry Nichols, 847-9399.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Aug. 9: Andean folk dancing workshop, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Callahan Hall, public library. For kids age 10 and older and their parents, led by members of the South American band Yarina. Fee: $1 a person; advance registration recommended. FMI: 784-0135, ext. 200.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Aug. 9: Panpipe workshop, 3 to 4:45 p.m., Couture Room, public library. For youth age 12 and up, led by members of the Andean band Yarina. Participants will make their own wooden flute and learn to play it. Fee: $7 to cover the cost of materials; advance registration requested. FMI: 784-0135, ext. 200.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Aug. 9: Latin dancing, 7 to 9 p.m., Callahan Hall, public library. South American band Yarina plays for an evening of Latin dancing. Admission: $5; $3 for students. Free dance instruction preceding at 6:30. FMI: 784-0135, ext. 200.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Aug. 9: American Red Cross blood drive, 1 to 6:30 p.m., CMMC Whole Bloods and Pheresis, 300 Main St. Open to the public.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Aug. 9: Lewiston Public Library computer lab open to senior citizens looking to develop basic computer skills, 1 to 3 p.m. Staffed by high school student volunteers. Sessions are free, no preregistration required.

New Gloucester, Wednesday, Aug. 9: Shaker Village Pesto Party, Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, herbs will be harvested from the Shaker herb gardens. Recipes, tastings and fun follow. Preregistration required, $25. FMI: 926-4597.

Auburn, Thursday, Aug. 10: L/A Arts presents Jerks of Grass (bluegrass), noon, Festival Plaza. Free. Rain date: Friday, Aug. 11, noon. FMI: 782-7228; www.laarts.org.

Auburn, Thursday, Aug. 10: Teenior Knitting Club, 10 a.m., public library. FMI: 333-6640, ext. 2008, or [email protected].

Lewiston, Thursday, Aug. 10: Identifying and appreciating Maine ferns workshop, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Couture Room, public library. Free workshop conducted by naturalist Susan Hayward. Followed by a field trip Saturday, Aug. 12, to Thorncrag Bird Sanctuary. Advance registration required; call Hayward, 782-5238. Co-sponsored by the library and the Stanton Bird Club.

Cumberland, Thursday through Sunday, Aug. 10 to 13: Cumberland Craft Show; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Cumberland Fairgrounds, 169 Blanchard Road. Presented by United Maine Craftsmen. 300 artisans. Rain or shine. FMI: 621-2818 or visit www.unitedmainecraftsmen.com.

Greene, Thursday, Aug. 10: Gospel concert featuring “Chapter IV” of Booneville, N.C., at the Baptist Church of Greene, 102 Main St., 6:30 p.m.

Greene, Thursday, Aug. 10: Ken’s Traveling Magic Zoo will entertain at the annual children’s day program at the Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. 2 p.m. only; free admission; doors open 1 p.m.; air-conditioned. FMI: 946-5311, http://ourworld.cs.com/sawyerfoundation.

Lewiston, Thursday, Aug. 10: American Red Cross blood drive, 1 to 6:30 p.m., CMMC Whole Bloods and Pheresis, 300 Main St. Open to the public.

Auburn, Friday, Aug. 11: Pleasant Note Coffeehouse open mic/poetry slam jam, 7:30, First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St., across from Dairy Joy. Free. Donations welcome. FMI: 783-0461 or e-mail [email protected].

Greene, Friday, Aug. 11: Shaw Brothers will entertain at the Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road, 2 and 7 p.m.; free admission; air-conditioned auditorium; doors open one hour before shows. FMI: 946-5311 or http://ourworld.cs.com/sawyerfoundation.

Lewiston, Friday, Aug. 11: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., public library.

Lewiston, Friday, Aug. 11: Spaghetti dinner fundraiser for the Danny and Shawn Memorial Bench, 5:30 to 8 p.m., Elks Lodge, 1675 Lisbon St. $5 a person.

Winthrop, Friday, Aug. 11: Bill Roorbach and Wes McNair reading from their book, “A Place on Water,” 7 p.m., Winthrop Town Office. Part of the Winthrop Area Community Read celebrating the region’s lakes and watershed. Sponsored by the Friends of the Charles M. Bailey Public Library. Copies of the book available for loan through the library. FMI: Melanie Taylor Coombs, 377-8673; [email protected]; www.winthropmaine.org.

Auburn, Saturday, Aug. 12: Festival Plaza, at the movies beginning at dusk, “The Incredibles.” Purchase popcorn and drinks from the concession stand. FMI: 784-0191.

Durham, Saturday, Aug. 12: Baked bean supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Masonic Hall, Route 136. Adults, $6; children 5 to 12, $2. Includes chop suey, potato salad, coleslaw, rolls, pickles and homemade pies.

Portland, Saturday, Aug. 12: Third annual Maine Pagan Pride Day Festival, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Allen Avenue Unitarian Church, 524 Allen Ave. Free and open to the public. Donations of canned goods for a local food pantry encouraged.

Gray, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 12 and 13: “Honor the Animals” Pow Wow, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. Native American drumming and dancing demonstrations, craft vendors, singers and traditional foods. Dancers with regalia will be admitted to the park for free on those days only. Representatives of the Maine Abenaki, MicMac and Passamaquoddy tribes will be in attendance. Native Americans from N.H. and Mass. expected. Portion of the proceeds for new exhibits for the red and gray foxes. Regular park admission fees will be charged.

Sabattus, Saturday, Aug. 12: Bean and casserole supper and dance, Jacques Cartier Club, Wales Road. Supper, 5 to 6 p.m. Adults, $6; children, $2.50. Dance to country western music and the oldies following supper. FMI: 375-9008.

Hebron, Sunday, Aug. 13: Hebron Community Baptist Church 215th anniversary “Sunday in the Neighborhood,” 11 a.m. Guest soloist Diane Hirsh, story-telling, cookout, activities for children. All refreshments provided; casual dress is advised. FMI: Pastor Dalessandro, 966-2694.

Auburn, Monday, Aug. 14: ATLAS (Auburn Teen Library Advisors at Auburn Public Library) are inviting teens to Teen Open Mic Night, Androscoggin Room, Public Library. Looking for acoustic singer/songwriters, instrumental musicians, comedy acts and poetry reading for teens between ages of 13-18 years. Doors open for performers to sign up first come-first serve at 5:30 p.m. FMI: Sally, 333-6640 ext. 4.

Auburn, Monday, Aug. 14: American Red Cross blood drive, 1 to 6 p.m., Auburn Community, 109 Pleasant St. Open to the public.

Lewiston, Monday, Aug. 14: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 6 p.m., Ramada Inn, 490 Pleasant St. Open to the public.

Lewiston, Monday, Aug. 14: Bookin’ It with Babies, 10 a.m., Lewiston Public Library.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Aug. 15: American Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., CMMC Whole Bloods and Pheresis, 300 Main St. Open to the public.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Aug. 15: Farmers’ Market, 2 to 6 p.m., Kennedy Park, corner Bates and Pine. FMI: William Burke, market manager, 777-5134; Lots to Gardens at 753-6944.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Aug. 15: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Lewiston Public Library.

Sabattus, Tuesday, Aug. 15: American Red Cross blood drive, 2 to 7 p.m., Our Lady, Route 9. Open to the public.

Auburn, Wednesday, Aug. 16: Auburn Community Band, “Take Two,” 7 to 8:15 p.m., Festival Plaza, Main Street, weather permitting. FMI: www.auburncommunityband.org.

Gardiner, Wednesday, Aug. 16: Gelina Family Band, bluegrass and country tunes by family from Gardiner, Johnson Hall Mini-Park, 280 Water St., noon to 1 p.m.; free. Rain location, inside Johnson Hall. FMI: www.johnsonhall.org.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Aug. 16: American Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., CMMC Whole Bloods and Pheresis, 300 Main St. Open to the public.

Auburn, Thursday, Aug. 17: L/A Arts presents singer/songwriter Carolyn Currie, noon, Festival Plaza. Free. Rain date: Friday, Aug. 18, noon. FMI: 782-7228; www.laarts.org.

Auburn, Thursday, Aug. 17: Teenior Knitting Club, 10 a.m., public library. FMI: 333-6640, ext. 2008, or [email protected].

Lewiston, Thursday, Aug. 17: American Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., CMMC Whole Bloods and Pheresis, 300 Main St. Open to the public.

Lewiston-Auburn, Saturday, Aug. 18 to 20: 12th annual Great Falls Balloon Festival.

Lewiston, Friday, Aug. 18: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Lewiston Public Library.

Monmouth, Saturday, Aug. 19: Wild animals from the D.E.W. Animal Kingdom, 4 to 7 p.m., Main St. outside Rain Forest Restaurant. Nandai, a black leopard; GiGi, a Capuchin monkey; and Felix, the binturong and more. The street will be closed to traffic during the animals’ visit. Entertainment by Magic of Blues group (Singleton Music Productions). FMI: DEW, 293-2837 or Singleton Music Productions, 991-2696.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Aug. 19: Nature walks, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26. Adults, $5; children $2; under 6, free. Reservations required. FMI: 926-4597.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Aug. 19: Handmade paper using variety of resources, made for writing, painting, Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26. Preregistration required, $30. FMI: 926-4597.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Aug. 19: Smorgasbord supper, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Grange, Sabbathday Road just off Route 26. Menu: baked beans, hot dogs, a wide variety of casseroles, various salads, and homemade desserts. Adults, $7; children under 12, $3.50.

Winthrop, Saturday, Aug. 19: Homebaked food sale and lunches on the lawn, sale starts 10 a.m.; light luncheon at noon, Winthrop Congregational Church. Luncheon includes lobster salad and chicken salad rolls. Event will be inside if raining. Proceeds benefit the church.

Auburn, Sunday, Aug. 20: Concert featuring organist Mark Thallander, 6 p.m., Court Street Baptist Church. Freewill offering. Autograph session to follow with dessert and fellowship. FMI: 784-6661.

Pownal, Sunday, Aug. 20: Mountain bike benefit ride, Bradbury Mountain State Park, 528 Hallowell Road. Registration: 9 to 11 a.m. Sponsored by New England Mountain Bike Association. Benefits Bradbury Mountain State Park future trail development. General public, $15; $10 for NEMBA members; and if you join NEMBA you get to ride for free. Arrowed courses for beginner, intermediate and advanced cross-country riders, as well as led rides of all levels. FMI: Philip Keyes, [email protected], 800-576-3622; www.nemba.org; 688-4712.

Lewiston, Monday, Aug. 21: Bookin’ It with Babies, 10 a.m., Lewiston Public Library.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Aug. 22: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Lewiston Public Library.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Aug. 22: Farmers’ Market, 2 to 6 p.m., Kennedy Park, corner Bates and Pine. FMI: William Burke, market manager, 777-5134; Lots to Gardens at 753-6944.

Auburn, Wednesday, Aug. 23: Auburn Community Band, “Greatest Hits” from past 25 summer seasons, 7 to 8:15 p.m., Festival Plaza, Main Street, weather permitting. FMI: www.auburncommunityband.org.

Gardiner, Wednesday, Aug. 23: Bruce Mackenzie Johnson, magician, juggler, character comedian, Johnson Hall Mini-Park, 280 Water St., noon to 1 p.m.; free. Rain location, inside Johnson Hall. FMI: www.johnsonhall.org.

Auburn, Thursday, Aug. 24: L/A Arts presents Bellamy Jazz Band, noon, Festival Plaza. Free. Rain date: Friday, Aug. 25, noon, HiltonGarden Inn. Jazz musicians play traditional New Orleans and Chicago jazz and swing. FMI: 782-7228; www.laarts.org.

Auburn, Thursday, Aug. 24: Teenior Knitting Club, 10 a.m., public library. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 2008 or [email protected].

Greene, Thursday and Friday, Aug. 24 and 25: Filmmaker Frank Klicar will narrate his film, “Slovenia and Croatia,” Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. Thursday, 7 p.m. and Friday, 2 and 7 p.m.; free admission; doors open one hour before shows; air-conditioned. FMI: 946-5311 or http://ourworld.cs.com/sawyerfoundation.

Auburn, Friday, Aug. 25: L/A Arts presents Kate Wegner/Chuck Donnelly and Evergreen (Celtic and Bluegrass), noon, Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch. Rain location, indoors.

Lewiston, Friday, Aug. 25: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Public Library.

Auburn, Saturday, Aug. 26: Festival Plaza, at the movies beginning at dusk, “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” Purchase popcorn and drinks from the concession stand. FMI: 784-0191.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Aug. 26: Shaker Style Dovetail Tray, Chris Becksvoort will lead workshops at the Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26. Preregistration required, $40. FMI: 926-4597.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Aug. 26: Chair-canning, Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26. Preregistration required, $30. FMI: 926-4597.

Sabattus, Saturday, Aug. 26: Turkey dinner, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Pathway Community Church, 181 Sabattus Road, across the street from Stevens Hardware. Adults, $6.50; children 4 to 12, $4; under 4, free.

Mechanic Falls, Sunday, Aug. 27: Down East Country Music Association presents 26th annual awards show, noon, Silver Spur, Route 121. Adults, $10; children under 12, $5. Adult competitors, $5; youth competitors, $2 for children under 12. Refreshments available. Winners will represent Maine in the Tennessee Nationals. FMI: Jackie, 793-8884; Gary, 377-8035; Dean, 743-2922.

Lewiston, Monday, Aug. 28: Bookin’ It with Babies, 10 a.m., Lewiston Public Library.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Aug. 29: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Lewiston Public Library.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Aug. 29: Farmers’ Market, 2 to 6 p.m., Kennedy Park, corner Bates and Pine. FMI: William Burke, market manager, 777-5134; Lots to Gardens at 753-6944.

Auburn, Thursday, Aug. 31: Teenior Knitting Club, 10 a.m., public library. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 2008 or [email protected].

Turner, Saturday, Sept. 2: Annual yard sale, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., for North Turner Presbyterian Church, at Goodwin Well and Water, Route 4. Snacks and drinks for sale.

Portland, Friday, Sept. 8: Coastal Studies for Girls presents fisherman, author and advocate for the aspirations of young woman, Linda Greenlaw sharing “Lessons from the Sea,” 7 p.m., USM Abromson Center. Students, $10; general public, $15. Tickets available at the door or by calling 780-5951. FMI: 865-9700.

Poland, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 15 and 16: Second annual quilt retreat, Poland Spring Resort, hosted by the Poland Spring Preservation Society. Froncie Quinn is coming from Vermont to share her talent and knowledge at a workshop. Workshops, vendors, yard sale. FMI or reservations: 998-4142.

Leeds, Saturday, Oct. 7: Leeds Community Church fundraiser, “A Celebration of Gifts and Talents,” 123 Church Hill Road, 7 a.m. to noon.