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, Sept. 6: Concert by Stained Grass, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo.

Farmington, Tuesday, Sept. 7: Sandy River farmers’ market, 2-6 p.m., Front St., between the Better Living Center and Narrow Gauge Cinema.

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, Sept. 7: Concert featuring Silver & Gold, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo.

Livermore Falls, Wednesday, Sept. 8: Concert featuring Larry Wright, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo.

Livermore Falls, Thursday, Sept. 9: Concert by Lolalee and the Country Bandits, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo.

Farmington, Friday, Sept. 10: Farmers’ market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Front Street.

Livermore Falls, Friday, Sept. 10: Concert by Terry Moore and Christine, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo.

Farmington, Saturday, Sept. 11: Farmers’ market, 8 a.m. to noon, courthouse parking lot, Main Street.

Farmington, Saturday, Sept. 11: Macaroni and cheese luncheon, 12-1 p.m., Old South First Congregational Church. Free. Delivery in Farmington area. FMI: 778-0424 during week or 778-4438 morning of luncheon.

Farmington, Saturday, Sept. 11: Baked bean supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, Farmington Falls Road.

Salem, Sunday, Sept. 12: Show by the Country Chickadees, 1 p.m., Community Building. Hosted by Salem Pine Tree Club. Proceeds to Pine Tree Club.

Livermore Falls, Monday, Sept. 13: Concert by Stained Grass, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo.

Strong, Monday, Sept. 13: American Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Forster Memorial Building, 11 Main St.

Farmington, Tuesday, Sept. 14: Sandy River farmers’ market, 2-6 p.m., Front St., between Better Living Center and Narrow Gauge Cinema.

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, Sept. 14: Concert by The Crosbys, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo.

Livermore Falls, Thursday, Sept. 16: Concert by Black Hobo Band, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo.

Oxford Hills area

Norway, Tuesday, Sept. 7: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Stephens Memorial Hospital, 18 Main St.

Norway, Wednesday, Sept. 8: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library children’s room, 258 Main St. Ages 2-6. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.

Norway, Thursday, Sept. 9: Farmers’ market, 2-6 p.m., Fare Share Market, Main Street.

Paris, Thursday, Sept. 9: Preschool story time for ages 0-5, 10 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or paris.public.library@msln.net.

Lovell, Friday, Sept. 10: Harvest supper, 5 p.m. & 6 p.m., Lovell U.C.C., Rte. 5. Adults, $8. Children under 12, $4.

Norway, Friday, Sept. 10: 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, Sept. 10: Play group for ages 1-3, 9:30 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or paris.public.library@msln.net.

Norway, Saturday, Sept. 11: Chrysanthemum sale, 9 a.m. to noon, Second Congregational Church parking lot, 205 Main St. Sponsored by the Music Committee.

Otisfield, Saturday, Sept. 11: Lasagna supper, 5-6:30 p.m., East Otisfield Free Baptist Church, Rayville Road off Route 121. Donations. Sponsored by the men of the church.

Paris, Saturday, Sept. 11: Swingin’ Bears square dance, 7-10 p.m., Oxford Hills Middle School, Pine Street. Non-dancers free. FMI: Sue 577-6894 or Eleanor 782-4050.

Paris, Saturday, Sept. 11: Roast turkey dinner, 5-6:30 p.m., Deering Memorial Methodist Church, Main and Church Streets. $8, under 12 $3.50. Parking behind Library and Town Office.

Paris, Saturday, Sept. 11: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. $5. Lunch counter open.

Paris, Saturday, Sept. 11: Old Tyme bean supper, 5-6:30 p.m., First Baptist Church of Paris, on Paris Hill. Adults, $6. Children 12 and under, $3. Benefits Church General Fund. 10% to Community Food Pantry.

Sumner, Saturday, Sept. 11: Bottle drive, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., home pick up. Or bring to Skippy’s Backyard Bottle Drop or Hartford Center Redemption until end of September. Benefits Sumner Scholarship Fund.

West Paris, Saturday, Sept. 11: Flea market, bake sale and luncheon, doors open at 8:30 a.m., Grange Hall, Church Street. FMI: 674-3241.

Locke Mills, Tuesday, Sept. 14: Supper and dance, 5-9 p.m., American Legion Hall. Adults, $10. Children, $3. Doors open at 4 p.m. Music by Boulder Ridge Orchestra.

Norway, Wednesday, Sept. 15: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library children’s room, 258 Main St. Ages 2-6. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.

Naples, Thursday, Sept. 16: American Red Cross blood drive, 2-7 p.m., American Legion, 26 Casco Road.

Norway, Thursday, Sept. 16: Farmers’ market, 2-6 p.m., Fare Share Market parking lot, Main Street.

Paris, Thursday, Sept. 16: Preschool story time for ages 0-5, 10 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or paris.public.library@msln.net.

Paris, Thursday, Sept. 16: Workshop: Preserving the Harvest, 5;30-8:30 p.m., Oxford County Cooperative Extension, 9 Olson Road. $10. Register by Sept. 9 at 743-6329.

Rumford area

Mexico, Monday, Sept. 6: Preschool Story Hour, 10 a.m., Mexico Public Library, 134 Main St. FMI: 364-3281 or library@mexicomaine.net.

Mexico, Friday, Sept. 10: Farmers’ market, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Labonville, 53 River Road.

Dixfield, Monday, Sept. 13: Preschool story time, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Memorial Library.

Mexico, Monday, Sept. 13: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Public Library, 134 Main St. FMI: 364-3281 or library@mexicomaine.net.

Lewiston area

Lewiston, Monday, Sept. 6: Barbecue, 1-3 p.m., IBEW 567 Union Hall, 238 Goddard Road. Free. Music, speakers, magician, children’s tent. Rain or shine. Sponsored by Western Maine Labor Council. FMI: Don Bilodeau at dbilod1122@aol.com.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 7: Farmers’ market, 2-6 p.m., Kennedy Park. FMI: 513-3844 or greatfallsmarket@gmail.com.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 7: Story time for ages 0-2 1/2, 10:30 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or lplonline.org.

Auburn, Wednesday, Sept. 8: Preschool story time for ages 3-5, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., Library, Children’s Room, 29 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Wednesday, Sept. 8: Teen gaming, 3-4 p.m., Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Sept. 8: Read to Maggie the Dog, 5:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Reserve a spot at 513-3133.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Sept. 8: St. Mary’s market, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., corner of Campus and LaFayette. FMI: 513-3844 or greatfallsmarket@gmail.com.

Auburn, Thursday, Sept. 9: Brown bag lunch: “River Views with David Sargent”, 12-1 p.m., Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. Book for sale and signing. Bring lunch or order from the Library Cafe. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Thursday, Sept. 9: Book discussion: “Strength in What Remains”, 6-7 p.m., Library Conference Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 2.

Lewiston, Thursday, Sept. 9: Craft: leaf lacing, 10-11 a.m., Advocates for Children, 57 Birch St. FMI: 783-3990 or advocatesforchildren.net.

Lewiston, Thursday, Sept. 9: Kids’ cooking club, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 7-14. Sponsored by Lots to Gardens. Sign up at 513-3133.

Lewiston, Friday, Sept. 10: Preschool story time for ages 2 1/2-5, 10:30 a.m., Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or lplonline.org.

Auburn, Saturday, Sept. 11: Sprouts program for ages 0-24 months, 10:30-11 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Saturday, Sept. 11: 911 Memorial Ceremony, 8:45 a.m., L-A Harley, 839 Main St. Refreshments and motorcycle poker run. Sponsored by Lewiston Fire Dept. and Local 785.

Lisbon, Saturday, Sept. 11: Chicken or steak barbecue, 12-2 p.m., VFW Post 9459. $10. Tickets and FMI: 353-2152.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, Sept. 11: Bean and Casserole supper, 4:45-6 p.m., Parish Hall of Holy Trinity Church, 67 Frost Hill Ave. Adults, $6; children under 12, $4; children under 4, free. Family special: families with children under 12, $15. FMI: 353-5636.

Litchfield, Saturday, Sept. 11: Country music show, 12-4 p.m., Fairgrounds, 30 Plains Road. FMI: Connie 737-0920.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Sept. 11: Spinning and blacksmithing demonstrations, 10 a.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26. Free. FMI: 926-4597 or usshakers@aol.com.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Sept. 11: Nature hikes, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26. $5, children $2, under 6 free. FMI: 926-4597 or usshakers@aol.com.

Sabattus, Saturday, Sept. 11: Bean and casserole supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Our Lady of the Rosary Parish. $6.50, under 12 $3. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. FMI: 375-6586 or 375-4057.

Auburn, Sunday, Sept. 12: Walk for Recovery, 1 p.m., St. Francis Recovery Center, 24 Dunn St. $10. FMI: Kristen Wells 321-7806 or www.ccmaine.org/recovery.

Lewiston, Sunday, Sept. 12: 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.

Lewiston, Monday, Sept. 13: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 150 East Ave.

Lewiston, Monday, Sept. 13: All-ages story time, 6 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Auburn, Tuesday, Sept. 14: Father of the Bride showing, 2 p.m., Auburn Public Library Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. 50 cents. Popcorn and punch provided. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Tuesday, Sept. 14: Steak & burger dinner, 5-7:30 p.m., Auburn/Lewiston Clubhouse, 43 Second St. Hosted by Boys&Girls Clubs of Southern Maine. Guest speaker Julia Clukey. FMI: www.bgcmaine.org.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 14: Infant storytime, 10:30 a.m., Lewiston Public Library children’s room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages up to 2 1/2. FMI: 513-3133 or lplonline.org.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 14: Farmers’ market, 2-6 p.m., Kennedy Park. FMI: 513-3844 or greatfallsmarket@gmail.com.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Sept. 15: St. Mary’s market, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., corner of Campus and LaFayette. FMI: 513-3844 or greatfallsmarket@gmail.com.

Auburn, Wednesday, Sept. 15: Preschool story time, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Auburn Public Library children’s room, 49 Spring St. Ages 3-5. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Sept. 15: Read to Maggie the Dog, 5:30 p.m., Lewiston Public Library children’s room. Call to reserve a spot. FMI: 513-3133 or lplonline.org.

Auburn, Thursday, Sept. 16: Brown bag lunch workshop: Rock Hunting for Fun & Profit, 12-1 p.m., Library Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Sprint St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Thursday, Sept. 16: Book discussion: The Piano Teacher, 6-7 p.m., Library History Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Thursday, Sept. 16: Craft: apple prints, 10-11 a.m., Parent Resource Center, Advocates for Children, 57 Birch St. FMI: 783-3990.

Lewiston, Thursday, Sept. 16: Informational session: Hospice and Volunteer Opportunities, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Beacon Hospice, 55 Lisbon St., Suite 2600. FMI: 784-4242 ext. 11.

Lewiston, Thursday, Sept. 16: Kids’ cooking club for ages 7-14, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Sponsored by Lots to Gardens. Sign up at 513-3133.

Auburn, Saturday, Sept. 18: Harvest festival, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wallingford Apple Orchards, Perkins Ridge Road. Games, food, pony rides, more. Sponsored by Park Avenue Elementary School PTO.

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