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, 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, noon to 6 p.m., Murray Hall, 69 Main St.

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

Turner, Tuesday, Aug. 10: Silver and Gold Band performance, 6-8 p.m., new Gazebo. Free. Bring chairs.

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

Livermore Falls, Thursday, Aug. 12: Lolalee & the Country Bandits concert, 6-8:30 p.m., Gazebo.

Farmington, Friday, Aug. 13: Farmers’ market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Front Street.

Livermore Falls, Friday, Aug. 13: Concert by Terry Moore and Christine, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo.

Farmington, Saturday, Aug. 14: Farmers’ market, 8 a.m. to noon, courthouse parking lot, Main Street.

Farmington, Saturday, Aug. 14: Barbecue chicken luncheon, 12-1 p.m., Old South First Congregational Church. Free. Delivery in Farmington area. FMI: 778-0424 during week or 778-4438 on the morning of luncheon.

Farmington, Saturday, Aug. 14: Bean and casserole supper, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, Farmington Falls Road.

Jay, Saturday, Aug. 14: Open house, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Holmes-Crafts Homestead. Craft table rentals $5. Tours, displays, music, lawn sale, food, raffles. Sponsored by Historical Society. FMI: Dot White 897-4876.

Temple, Saturday, Aug. 14: Koviashuvik Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Koviashuvik Local Libing School. Tours 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. free. FMI: koviashuvik.com or 778-0318.

Turner, Saturday, Aug. 14: Yard sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bear Pond Beach, Route 219. Early bird fee $2. Rain date Aug. 21. Benefits Bear Pond Protection Fund.

Wayne, Saturday, Aug. 14: Farmers’ market, 8:30-11 a.m., Town Green, Main Street. FMI: www.waynefarmersmarket.weebly.com.

Weld, Saturday, Aug. 14: Farmers’ market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Town Hall, School Street. Sponsored by Weld Extension Homemakers.

Salem, Sunday, Aug. 15: Country music show with The Country Chickadee’s, 1 p.m., Community Building. Donations. Benefits Pine Tree Club.

Temple, Sunday, Aug. 15: Fermentation Day-pickles, dilly beans and sauerkraut, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Koviashuvik Local Living School. $40 with lunch included. FMI: koviashuvik.com or 778-0318.

Livermore Falls, Monday, Aug. 16: Stained Grass concert, 6-8:30 p.m., Gazebo.

Farmington, Tuesday, Aug. 17: Concert by The Crosbys, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Meeting House Park Gazebo. Weather permitting.

Farmington, Tuesday, Aug. 17: Farmers’ market, 2-6 p.m., Front St.

Livermore, Tuesday, Aug. 17: Living History Tour, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Washburn-Norlands Living History Center, 290 Norlands Road. $10, under 12 $6, family $25. FMI: 897-4366 or www.norlands.org.

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, Aug. 17: Concert by Silver & Gold, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo.

Livermore Falls, Wednesday, Aug. 18: Nickles and Dimes concert, 6-8:30 p.m., Gazebo.

Livermore, Thursday, Aug. 19: A Living History Tour, 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., Washburn-Norlands Living History Center, 290 Norlands Road. $10, kids under 12 $6, families $25. Proceeds benefit Norlands educational programs for Maine School Children. FMI: www.norlands.org or 897-4366.

Livermore Falls, Thursday, Aug. 19: Black Hobo Band (Helena Hall) concert, 6-8:30 p.m., Gazebo.

Oxford Hills area

Oxford, Monday, Aug. 9: Car Wash and Bake sale, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Information Booth. Benefits the Oxford County 4-H Beef and Sheep County.

South Paris, Aug. 9-13: High Seas Expedition summer kids’ event, 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m., South Paris Baptist Church. Ages 3 to 6th grade. FMI: 890-1368 or www.southparisbaptist.org.

Locke Mills, Tuesday, Aug. 10: Supper dance, 5-9:30 p.m., American Legion Hall. $10, children $3. Doors open at 4 p.m. Music by Wally Jones Orchestra.

Bridgton, Wednesday, Aug. 11: Brown bag lunch, 12-1 p.m., Municipal Complex lower level, Irdale Street. Guest speaker Rear Admiral Jim Cossey. FMI: George Bradt 647-2389.

Norway, Wednesday, Aug. 11: Preschool story time for ages 2-6, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.

Paris, Wednesday, Aug. 11: Concert by Rick Charette, 10 a.m., Moore Park.

Paris, Wednesday, Aug. 11: Concert by Delta Knights, 6-8 p.m., Moore Park.

Waterford, Wednesday, Aug. 11: Breakfast and indoor yard sale, 7:30-10 /11 a.m., Wilkins Community House, Plummer Hill Road. $6, children $3.

Bridgton, Thrusday, Aug. 12: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-7 p.m., Masonic Hall, Harrison Road.

Norway, Thursday, Aug. 12: Norway Farmers’ Market, 2-6 p.m., parking lot behind the Fare Share Market on Main St.

Norway, Thursday, Aug. 12: “Baking Cakes in Kigali,” by Gaile Parkin, 7 p.m., Norway Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5309 or www.norway.lib.

Paris, Thursday, Aug. 12: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. Ages 0-5. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Norway, Friday, Aug. 13: Story time for ages 0-2, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.

Paris, Friday, Aug. 13: Preschool play group for ages 1-3, 9 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Locke Mills, Saturday, Aug. 14: Chinese auction, noon, American Legion Hall, Gore Road. Doors open at 10 a.m. Quilt raffle, food.

Naples, Saturday, Aug. 14: Lobster bake, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Village Green. $25. Chinese auction, raffle, entertainment. Rain or shine. Tickets at www.Grange.LobsterBake.com, 207Realty.com office and Western Maine Dance and Gymnastics Studio.

Norway, Saturday, Aug. 14: Comedienne Birdie Googins, 7 p.m., Second Congregational Church. $10. Refreshments. Tickets at church office and Books ‘n Things. FMI: 743-2290.

Norway, Saturday, Aug. 14: Tent Camping, 2-9 p.m., Norway Rehabilitation and Living Center, 29 Marion Ave. Free music, popcorn, balloon artist, kids carnival games, horse and buggy rides, ice cream, 8-9 p.m. sing along by the campfire, 3 p.m. belly dancers, 2 p.m. baby contest with cost, baked bean supper 4:30-6 p.m. $5, tent sites $5. Free breakfast for all campers Sunday morning. FMI: Lynne Roy 743-7075.

Oxford, Saturday, Aug. 14: Yard sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Child Health Center, 16 Madison Ave., off Route 26. Rain or shine.

Oxford, Saturday, Aug. 14: Quilt show, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Center Meeting House, Routes 26 and 121. Sponsored by Oxford Historical Society. FMI: 539-4451 or 539-2616.

South Paris, Saturday, Aug. 14: Art show, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Moore Park. Music, poetry. Rain date Aug. 15. Sponsored by Parks and Recreation. FMI: www.MooreParkArt.org or [email protected].

South Paris, Saturday, Aug. 14: Summer Salad Festival, 5-6:30 p.m., Deering Memorial Methodist Church, 39 Main St. $8, kids 12 and under $3. Parking behind library and town office.

Sumner, Saturday, Aug. 14: Second Saturday movie, 6:30 p.m., Congregational Church of East Sumner. Free. Refreshments for sale.

Bethel, Sunday, Aug. 15: Concert by Brad Hooper, 4 p.m., Bethel Common. Free. Bring chair. Sponsored by Mahoosuc Arts Council.

South Paris, Monday, Aug. 16: American Red Cross blood drive, 12:30-6:30 p.m., Oxford Hills High School, 256 Main St.

Lovell, Tuesday, Aug. 17: American Red Cross blood drive, 2-7 p.m., Firehouse, 3880 Hatch Road.

Norway, Wednesday, Aug. 18: Preschool Story Times, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Ages 2-6. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.

Paris, Wednesday, Aug. 18: Dan Grady Marionette show, 10 a.m., Moore Park. Rain location: Paris Fire Station. Funded by Norway Savings Bank and Rainbow Federal Credit Union.

Paris, Wednesday, Aug. 18: Lolalee and the Country Bandits, 6-8 p.m., Moore Park. Rain location: Paris Fire Station. Funded by Norway Savings Bank and Rainbow Federal Credit Union.

Norway, Thursday, Aug. 19: Norway Farmers’ Market, 2-6 p.m., parking lot behind the Fare Share Market, Main Street.

Paris, Thursday, Aug. 19: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Rumford area

Mexico, Tuesday, Aug. 10: End-of-Summer-Reading celebration, 10 a.m., Public Library. Lunch to follow. FMI: 364-3281 or [email protected].

Rumford, Wednesday, Aug. 11: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 6 p.m., American Legion, 184 Congress St.

Mexico, Friday, Aug. 13: River Valley farmers’ market, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Labonville, 53 River Road. New vendors welcome. FMI: Gail 364-3424.

Mexico, Friday, Aug. 13: Local girl scout troop car wash, bake and yard sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., behind the Mexico Fire Station. Proceeds benefit the Girl Scouts of Maine Troop #805 trip to Washington D.C.

Rumford, Friday, Aug. 13: Fashion show, 12:30 p.m., What Not Shop, Hope Association, 85 Lincoln Ave. Glee Club at noon.

Mexico, Saturday, Aug. 14: Ham supper, 5 p.m., Congregational UCC “Green Church”. $7, under 12 $3.

Bethel, Sunday, Aug. 15: Concert by Brad Hooper, 4 p.m., Bethel Common. Free. Bring chair. Sponsored by Mahoosuc Arts Council.

Lewiston area

Litchfield, Sunday, Aug. 8: Country Fest Maine, noon to 6 p.m., Litchfield Fairgrounds, 30 Plains Road. $6 day pass, $10 2-day pass. Camping available. FMI: Connie 737-0920, Tom 268-9271 or www.countryfestmaine.com.

Lewiston, Monday, Aug. 9: All-ages storytime, 6 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or lplonline.org.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Aug. 10: Story time for ages 0-2 1/2, 10:30 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Aug. 10: Farmers’ market, 2-6 p.m., Kennedy Park. FMI: 513-3844 or [email protected].

Lisbon Falls, Tuesday, Aug. 10: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Dunkin Donuts, 583 Lisbon Road.

Turner, Tuesday, Aug. 10: Silver and Gold Band performance, 6-8 p.m., new Gazebo. Free. Bring chairs.

Auburn, Wednesday, Aug. 11: Teen Gaming, 3-4 p.m., Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St.

Auburn, Wednesday, Aug. 11: Auburn Community Band: “Famous Musical Groups”, 7-8:15 p.m., Festival Plaza, Main Street. Free. Bring chair. Rain location: Hilton Garden Inn. FMI: 333-6601 ext. 2108 or www.auburncommunityband.com.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Aug. 11: Farmers’ market, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., corner of Campus Avenue and LaFayette Street. FMI: 513-3844 or [email protected].

Auburn, Thursday, Aug. 12: Family Movie:”The Incredibles,” 1-3 p.m., Androscoggin Community Room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Free. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 3 or auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Aubrun, Thursday, Aug. 12: Teen Movie Series:”Mean Girls,” 3-5 p.m., Androscoggin Community Room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Free. Refreshments served. Presented by the Sexual Assault Crisis Center.

Greene, Thursday, Aug. 12: Children’s Day program with Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers and their version of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” 2 p.m., Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Raod. Free. FMI: 946-5311 or www.sawyer-foundation.com.

Lewiston, Thursday, Aug. 12: Kids’ Cooking Club, 4 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Presented by Lots to Gardens. Ages 7-14. Space is limited. FMI or to register: 513-3133 or lplonline.org.

Lewiston, Thursday, Aug. 12: Summer Craft: Mouse Puppets, 10-11 a.m., Parent Resource Center, Advocates for Children, 57 Birch St. FMI: 783-3990 or advocatesforchildren.net.

Lewiston, Friday, Aug. 13: Preschool story time for ages 2 1/2-5, 10:30 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Sabattus, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 13-14: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dominican Convent, 61 Lisbon Road. FMI: Sister Lucille 375-8399.

Auburn, Saturday, Aug. 14: Movie: Little Giants, 8:30 p.m., Festival Plaza, Main Street. Free. Weather permitting. Bring chair. FMI: Parks Recreation Dept. 333-6601 ext. 2108.

Minot, Saturday, Aug. 14: Indoor yard sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., West Minot Grange. Table rentals $10. Longerberger Basket cash and carry.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Aug. 14: Auction, 10 a.m., The Barn at Shady Lane Farm, 97 Cobb’s Bridge Road. Preview 8:30 a.m. Benefits historic preservation and programs at First Congregational-Christian Church. FMI: Alan Hahnel 926-3152 or ngucc.org.

Sabattus, Saturday, Aug. 14: Bean supper and dance, 5-9:30 p.m., Jacques Cartier Club, Wales Road. Supper $6, dance $5, both $10. Music by The Trio. Public invited. FMI: 375-6214.

Turner, Saturday, Aug. 14: Yard sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bear Pond Beach, Route 219. Early bird fee $2. Rain date Aug. 21. Benefits Bear Pond Protection Fund.

Wayne, Saturday, Aug. 14: Farmers’ market, 8:30-11 a.m., Town Green, Main Street. FMI: www.waynefarmersmarket.weebly.com.

Lewiston, Sunday, Aug. 15: Dance with music by Steve & The Good Old Boys, 7-11 p.m., Knights of Columbus hall, 150 East Ave. $8. Doors open at 6 p.m. FMI: 784-0389.

New Gloucester, Sunday, Aug. 15: Blueberry jam session, 1 p.m., Community Market, Amvet parking lot, Route 100. FMI: www.newgloucestergardens.com or 926-5919.

Lewiston, Monday, Aug. 16: Music Together Demo, 6 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. For babies to kindergarteners. FMI: 513-3133 or lplonline.org.

Lewiston, Monday, Aug. 16: All-age storytime, 6 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or lplonline.org.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Aug. 17: Music Together, 10:30 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages up to kindergarten. FMI: 513-3133 or lplonline.org.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Aug. 17: Story time for ages 0-2 1/2, 10:30 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages up to kindergarten. FMI: 513-3133 or lplonline.org.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Aug. 17: Farmers’ market, 2-6 p.m., Kennedy Park. FMI: 513-3844 or [email protected].

Auburn, Wednesday, Aug. 18: Teen Anime Club, 3-4 p.m., Androscoggin Community Room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Presented by P&G Fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation. FMI: 333-6640 or auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Wednesday, Aug. 18: Auburn Community Band presents “Take Two!” 7-8:15 p.m., Festival Plaza, Main Street. Free. Rain location at Hilton Garden Inn. Bring lawn chairs. FMI: 333-6601 ext. 2108 or auburncommunityband.com.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Aug. 18:St. Mary’s Market, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., corner of Campus and LaFayette. FMI: 513-3844 or [email protected].

Lewiston, Wednesday, Aug. 18: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Ramada Conference Center, 490 Pleasant St.

Poland, Wednesday, Aug. 18: Fundraiser for the Ricker Memorial Library, Comedienne Karen Morgan, 6 p.m., Cyndi’s Dockside Restaurant, 723 Maine St. Cost $37.50 per person. Seating is limited. FMI or reservations: Joanne Messer RML-998-4390 or [email protected].

Sabattus, Wednesday, Aug. 18: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Town Hall, 190 Middle Road.

Auburn, Thursday, Aug. 19: Teen Movie Series: “Billy Elliott,” 3-5 p.m., Androscoggin Community Room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Under age 17, you need to bring signed permission slip available at the reference desk. Free. Refreshments. Presented by the Sexual Assault Crisis Center, and the Auburn Public Library.

Lewiston, Thursday, Aug. 19: Kids’ Cooking Club, 4 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 7-14. Space is limited to 8. Presented by Lots to Gardens. FMI or to register: 513-3133.

Lewiston, Thursday, Aug. 19: Summer Craft, Octopus, 10-11 a.m., Parent Resource Center, Advocates for Children, 57 Birch St. FMI: 783-3990, [email protected], www.advocatesforchildren.net.