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, Thursday, July 1: Concert by Phil Poirier, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Meetinghouse Park Gazebo

Farmington, Thursday, July 1: Arts and crafts: “July 4th Projects”, 3-4 p.m., Everyone’s Resource Depot (ERD), UMF Education Center, High and Lincoln streets. $1. FMI: 778-7150.

Livermore Falls, Thursday, July 1: Concert by Lolalee & the Country Bandits, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo.

Wilton, Thursday, July 1: Selectman Russell Black reads “The Honeybee and the Robber”, 6 p.m., Public Library. Presentation on process of making honey. American Sign Language interpreted.

Farmington, Friday, July 2: Farmers market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Front Street.

Farmington, Friday, July 2: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Franklin Memorial Hospital, 1 Hospital Dr.

Livermore Falls, Friday, July 2: Concert by Terry Moore and Christine, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo.

Phillips, Friday, July 2: Movie, Escape to Grizzley Mountain (rated G), 8 p.m., Amphitheater, Mount Blue State Park.

Wilton, Friday, July 2: Book bingo, 1 p.m., Public Library. Win books and learn about Maine.

Farmington, Saturday, July 3: Farmers market, 8 a.m. to noon, courthouse parking lot, Main Street.

Farmington, Saturday, July 3: Strawberry shortcake sale, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Pierce House lawn, Main Street. $4. Benefits Old South First Congregational Church outreach programs.

Jay, Saturday, July 3: Independence Day parade, 5 p.m., Main Street. Lineup 3 p.m. at MEMCO. Continues to Ware-Butler Inc. in Livermore Falls.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, July 3: Concert by Silver & Gold, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo.

Phillips, Saturday, July 3: Charlie Who, comic variety for the whole family, circus magic music, 8 p.m., Amphitheater, Mount Blue State Park.

Rangeley, Sunday, July 4:Concert organist, Robert Ludwig, Stars & Stripes Patriotic concert, 7 p.m, Church of the Good Shepherd. Free, donations accepted to benefit Outreach and Music Programs in the Church.

Turner, Sunday, July 4: Festival on the Green, 5-K Race, with parade, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., parade 10 a.m., The Green near Turner Public Library. Book Sale, Library and Historical Museum Open Houses. Benefits Turner Public Library and participating community non-profits.

Turner, Sunday and Monday, July 4-5: Book sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Public Library. FMI: 212-7872 or www.turnerpubliclibrary.org.

Livermore Falls, Monday, July 5: Stained Grass concert, 6-8:30 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Farmington, Tuesday, July 6: Concert by Seminole Wind, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Meeting House Park Gazebo. Weather permitting.

Farmington, Tuesday, July 6: Farmers market, 2-6 p.m., Front Street.

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, July 6: Concert by Silver and Gold, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo.

Wilton, Tuesday, July 6: Story time and art, 10:30 a.m., Public Library. Betty Shibles reads “Welcome to Wilton” by Academy Hill fifth and sixth graders. FMI: 645-4831.

Livermore Falls, Wednesday, July 7: Nickles and Dimes Concert, 6-8:30 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Wilton, Wednesday, July 7: “A Reading Roadmap Through Maine,”: The Chewonki Foundation presents “Owls of Maine,” 6 p.m., Wilton Free Public Library.

Farmington, Thursday, July 8: Concert by Phil Poirier, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Meetinghouse Park.

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

Wilton, Thursday, July 8: Story time: “Rocks, Rocks, Rocks”, 6 p.m., Library. Program: Maine minerals and rock collecting.

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

Livermore Falls, Friday, July 9: Concert by Terry Moore and Christine, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo.

Wilton, Friday, July 9: Arts and Crafts: the textile industry in Maine, Weaving, 1 p.m., Wilton Free Public Library.

Farmington, Saturday, July 10: Farmers market, 8 a.m. to noon, Front Street.

Jay, Saturday, July 10: Food and craft sale, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Grange No. 10. Lunch $4. Displays and live music; Bean and casserole supper, 4-6 p.m., Grange No. 10. $7, 10 and under $3. Dinner music with The Crosbys. FMI: 645-4211, 645-2910, 645-4628 or 645-2217.

Jay, Saturday, July 10: Open house, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fire Station. Tours and displays.

Jay, Saturday, July 10: Thrift shop open, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Bartlett Memorial Methodist Church, Route 17; Quilt show, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Bartlett Memorial Methodist Church, Route 17. Hosted by Country Square Quilters.

Jay, Saturday, July 10: Book sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Niles Library, Route 4.

Jay, Saturday, July 10: Free Public Supper, doors open 3:30 p.m., serving 4:30 to 6:00 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, Main St. Handicap elevator inside rear door. Donations are welcome. Supplies needed and appreciated, call 779-6951.

Livermore, Saturday, July 10: Concert by Off the Hill, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo.

Mount Vernon, Saturday, July 10: Art and Craft Fair, 9-2 p.m., Mt. Vernon Community Center,Mt. Vernon village.

New Sharon, Saturday, July 10: Bean and casserole supper, 5-6:30 p.m., United Methodist Church Annex. Hosted by church men. Benefits building fund.

Farmington, Sunday through Thursday, July 11-15: Maine Jazz Camp faculty concerts, 8 p.m., UMF, Roberts Learning Center C131. Free. FMI: 778-7758 starting July 11.

Turner, Sunday, July 11: Kora Shrine Car Show and Fly, gates open at 8 a.m., Twitchell’s Airport, Route 4. $5. Registration 6 a.m. Chicken barbecue and live music 6 p.m. Benefits Kora Shrine Center. FMI: 782-6831 or www.korashriners.org.

Livermore Falls, Monday, July 12: Stained Glass concert, 6-8:30 p.m., Gazebo.

Farmington, Tuesday, July 13: Concert by The Crosbys, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Meeting House Park Gazebo. Free. Weather permitting.

Farmington, Tuesday, July 13: Farmers market, 2-6 p.m., Front Street.

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, July 13: Concert by The Crosbys, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo.

Phillips, Tuesday, July 13: American Red Cross blood drive, 2-6:30 p.m., American Legion, 15 Depot Road.

Wilton, Tuesday, July 13: Story time and activity, 10:30 a.m., Public Library. Sandy Warren reads “Miss Rumphius” by Barbara Cooney.