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, July 30: Pie on the Porch Farmington’s SummerFest, 3-7:30 p.m., Holman Parish House porch and lawn, 225 Main St. Music. Rain location: Old South First Congregational Church. Cost of pie or old fashion dessert and beverage $4. Benefits Old South Church Community service, outreach and youth programs. FMI: 778-0424.

Farmington, Friday, July 30: Sandy River Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Front Street, between the Better Living Center and Narrow Gauge Cinema.

Farmington, Friday, July 30: Farmington Summer Fest 2010 Street Dance with “Sheperd’s Pie,” 7-9 p.m., Braodway, Downtown Farmington. Free. Open to public. Sponsored by Franklin Savings Bank. FMI: www.farmingtondowntown.com.

Livermore Falls, Friday, July 30: Concert by Terry Moore and Christine, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo.

Weld, Friday, July 30: Movie: Peter Pan, 8 p.m., Mount Blue State Park amphitheater. Donations welcomed. FMI: 585-2347.

Chesterville, Saturday, July 31: rummage and bake sale, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Chesterville Grange. Proceeds benefit the builfing repair fund.

East Dixfield, Saturday, July 31: Ol’ Prospector’s Day, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Countryfolk Music Theatre, Route 2. FMI: Larry Bisbee 645-4411 or [email protected].

Farmington, Saturday, July 31: Farmers’ market, 8 a.m. to noon, courthouse parking lot, Main Street.

Phillips, Saturday, July 31: Lion’s Club field day, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Main Street. Food, games, dunk tank.

Wayne, Saturday, July 31: Farmers’ market, 8:30-11 a.m., on the Green, next to Post Office, Main Street. FMI: waynefarmersmarket.weebly.com.

Weld, Saturday, July 31: Gold Panning and the Technique with speaker Rosey Sudsbury, 8 p.m., Mount Blue State Park amphitheater. Donations welcomed. FMI: 585-2347.

Wilton, Sunday, Aug 1: “Journey Home” in concert, 6 p.m., East Wilton Union Church lawn. Free-will offering. Rain location: inside. FMI: 778-0352 or www.jrnyhome.com.

Livermore Falls, Monday, Aug. 2: Concert by Stained Grass, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo.

Rangeley, Monday, Aug. 2: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Good Shepard Church, 2614 Main St.

Carrabassett Valley, Tuesday, Aug. 3: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-5 p.m., Sugarloaf Inn, 5092 Access Road.

Farmington, Tuesday, Aug. 3: Sandy River Farmers’ Market, 2-6 p.m., Front Street between Better Living Center and Narrow Gauge Cinema.

Farmington, Tuesday, Aug. 3: Concert by Seminole Wind, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Meeting House Park Gazebo. Weather permitting. Free.

Livermore, Tuesday and Thursday, Aug. 3 and 5: Living History Tours, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Washburn-Norlands Living History Center, 290 Norlands Road. $10, under 12 $6, family $25. Benefits educational programs. FMI: www.norlands.org or 897-4366.

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, Aug. 3: Silver & Gold Concert, 6-8:30 p.m., Gazebo.

Wilton, Tuesday, Aug. 3: School Principal reads “Hot Rod Hamster,” by Cynthia Lord with activity, 10:30 a.m., Wilton Free Public Library.

Livermore Falls, Wednesday, Aug. 4: Nickles & Dimes concert, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo.

Farmington, Wednesday, Aug. 4: St. Luke’s Lobster Rolls Lunches, 11-3 p.m., delivering. $9.50. FMI or to order call 645-2639.

Rangeley, Wednesday, Aug. 4: Ladies/community breakfast, 7-9 a.m., Loon Lodge, Route 4. FMI: 864-5666.

Livermore Falls, Thursday, Aug. 5: Concert by Black Hobo Band, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo.

Wilton, Thursday, Aug. 5: Story and activity, 6 p.m., Public Library. Selectman Tom Saviello reads “The Wicked Bid Toddlah”. ASL interpreted.

Farmington, Friday, Aug. 6: Sandy River Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Front Street, between Better Living Center and Narrow Gauge Cinema.

Livermore, Friday through Sunday, Aug. 6-8: Quilting Bee, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Washburn-Norlands Living History Center, 290 Norlands Road. $5 includes tour. Benefits educational programs. FMI: www.norlands.org or 897-4366.

Livermore Falls, Friday, Aug. 6: Concert by Terry Moore and Christine, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo.

Rangeley, Friday, Aug. 6: Music by The Mueller Family and Erica Brown, 6-9 p.m., Swig ‘n Smelt Pub, Saddleback Mountain.

Wilton, Friday, Aug. 6: Open House and arts and crafts, 1 p.m., Wilton Free Public Library. Focus: Fishing Industry.

Wilton, Friday, Aug. 6: Lobster roll lunch, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 59 High St. $9.50. Delivery: 645-2639.

Wilton, Friday, Aug. 6: Chicken barbecue, 5-6:30 p.m., First Congregational Church, Main Street. $7 small meal, $8.50 large meal. Eat in or take out.

Farmington, Saturday, Aug. 7: Farmers’ market, 8 a.m. to noon, courthouse parking lot, Main Street.

Jay, Saturday, Aug. 7: Public Supper, 4-6 p.m., North Jay Grange #10, corner of Rt. 4 & 17.   Dinner Music by The Melodears, Diane, Rae, Patty & Dianne. $7, kids 10/under  $3.

FMI: 645-4628, 645-2910, 645-2217.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, Aug. 7: Concert by Off The Hill, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo.

New Sharon, Saturday, Aug. 7: Bean supper, 5-6:30 p.m., United Methodist Church. $7, under 12 $2.50. Sponsored by the men of the church.

Rangeley, Saturday, Aug. 7: Community lawn sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Good Shepherd Church. $10 per space. Rain or shine. Sponsored by Episcopal Church Women. FMI: Shirley 864-3392.

Strong, Saturday, Aug. 7: Bean supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Strong Beach, off Route 234. $6, 5-11 $3, under 5 free. Rain location: Forster Building. Bring salad or dessert to share.

Wayne, Saturday, Aug. 7: Farmers’ market, 8:30-11 a.m., Town Green, next to Post Office. Music and children’s activities. FMI: waynefarmersmarket.weebly.com.

Rangeley. Sunday, Aug. 8: Hugh Ogden Memorial Evening of Poetry, 6 p.m., Ecopelagicon Nature Store, 7 Pond St. Free. Community open mike. Refreshments. FMI: Peggy Yocom 864-3421 or [email protected] or Linda Dexter 864-2771.

Livermore Falls, Monday, Aug. 9: Stained Grass concert, 6-8:30 p.m., gazebo.

Farmington, Tuesday, Aug. 10: Concert by Arizona Rose & the Rich Ric Band, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Meeting House Park Gazebo. Weather permitting.

Farmington, Tuesday, Aug. 10: Farmers’ market, 2-6 p.m., Front Street.

Livermore, Tuesday and Thursday, Aug. 10 and 12: Living History Tours, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Washburn-Norlands Living History Center, 290 Norlands Road. $10, under 12 $6, family $25. Benefits educational programs. FMI: www.norlands.org or 897-4366.

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, Aug. 10: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-6 p.m., Murray Hall, 69 Main St.

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, Aug. 10: Concert by The Crosbys, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo.

Livermore Falls, Wednesday, Aug. 11: Concert by Larry Wright, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo.