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, Monday, July 25: Old Crow Band concert, 7:30-9 p.m., Meetinghouse Park. Weather permitting.

Farmington, Tuesday, July 26: Concert by The Crosby’s, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Meeting House Park Gazebo. Free. Weather permitting.

Farmington, Tuesday, July 26: Craft: Making prints with odds and ends, 3-4 p.m., UMF, Everyone’s Resource Depot. $1. FMI: 778-7150.

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, July 26: Concert by Barry Wood, 6 p.m., Gazebo.

Turner, Tuesday, July 26: Concert by Perpetual Motion, 6:30 p.m., Gazebo, Route 117.

Livermore Falls, Wednesday, July 27: Concert by Stained Grass, 6 p.m., Gazebo.

Farmington, Thursday, July 28: Craft: Making prints with odds and ends, 3-4 p.m., UMF, Everyone’s Resource Depot. $1. FMI: 778-7150.

Farmington, Friday, July 29: Pie on the Porch, 2-6 p.m., Holman Parish House, Main St. $4.50. Take-out available. Benefits Old South Church UCC’s outreach and community service programs. Special seating for area nursing homes available by reservation. FMI: 778-0424 by noon July 28.

Jay, Friday, July 29: Supper, 5 p.m., VFW Post 3335. $8. Followed by country music and open mic night. FMI: 897-5112.

Farmington, Saturday, July 30: Yard sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Pinewood Terrace, 136 Rosewood Drive. Rain or shine. FMI: 779-0511.

Farmington, Saturday, July 30: Big Ole Yard Sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Town Park and Superior Courthouse parking lot. Fee by donation. Vendors must supply tables and set up at 8 a.m. FMI: 779-7741.

New Sharon, Saturday, July 30: Public supper, 5-6:30 p.m., New Sharon United Methodist Church Annex. Adults $7, children under 12 $3.50. Benefits building fund and current expenses.

East Dixfield, Sunday, July 31: Jam session, noon to 6 p.m., Countryfolk Music Theatre, Rte. 2. FMI: 645-4411.

Farmington, Sunday, July 31: Sammie Angel concert, 6 p.m., Henderson Memorial Baptist Church, corner of Main and Academy St. Bring family and lawn chairs. FMI: 778-2163.

Livermore Falls, Sunday, July 31: Concert by Sonny & Friends, 12:30-3 p.m., Gazebo.

Salem, Sunday, July 31: Country Chickadees, 6 p.m., Salem Community Building. Refreshments available for sale. Donations accepted. Sponsored by The Salem Pine Tree Club.

Farmington, Monday, Aug. 1: Concert by Old Crow Band, 7:30-9 p.m., Meetinghouse park. Weather permitting.

Rangeley, Monday, Aug. 1: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-5 p.m., Good Shepard Church, 2614 Main St.

Carrabassett Valley, Tuesday, Aug. 2: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-5 p.m., Sugarloaf Inn, 5092 Access Rd.

Farmington, Tuesday, August 2: Concert by Off the Hill, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Meeting House Park Gazebo. Free. FMI: 778-3424.

Turner, Tuesday, August 2: Concert by The CZAR Project, 6:30 p.m., “On the Green”, Rte. 117, Turner Center.

Livermore Falls, Wednesday, Aug. 3: Concert by Stained Grass, 6-8:30 p.m., Gazebo.

Fayette, Thursday, Aug. 4: Story hour, 10 a.m., Underwood Memorial Library, 2006 Main St. All ages.

Livermore Falls, Thursday, Aug. 4: Concert by Nickles & Dimes, 6-8:30 p.m., Gazebo.

Oxford Hills area

Oxford, Monday, July 25: Uptown Cruizahs Cruise Night, 6-8 p.m., Tractor Supply Co., Rte. 26. Weather permitting. FMI: 890-0870.

Norway, Wednesday, July 27: Story time for ages 2-6, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308.

Paris, Wednesday, July 27: Silly Science: Create a Hovercraft, noon to 4 p.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994.

Paris, Thursday, July 28: Story time for ages 0-5, 10 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994.

Sumner, Thursday, July 28: Story hour, 10 a.m., Underwood Library, 2006 Main St. Crafts, prizes, refreshments.

Bridgton, Friday, July 29: Summer lunch, noon, Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot St. Sunny day location Highland Lake Beach. Free. Ages 18 and under. Sponsored by Kid’s Katering. FMI: 647-3116.

Hartford, Friday, July 29: “Spirit Messages,” 6-8 p.m., Pinpoint of Light Spiritualist Camp, 25 Camp Rd. $15. FMI: 743-2613 or 388-3436.

Norway, Friday, July 29: Story time for ages 0-2, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308.

Paris, Friday, July 29: Concert by the Yankee Brass Band, 6:30 p.m., on the Common at Paris Hill. Free. Bring your chair and picnic.

Paris, Friday, July 29: Bean and casserole supper, 5-6:30 p.m., First Congregational Church. $7, under 12 $3. Sponsored by Ladies Circle.

Bridgton, Saturday, July 30: Depot Street Festival, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Stevens Brook Elementary School, Portland Rd. FMI: 647-3116.

Hartford, Saturday, July 30: “The Healing Power of Amethyst & Crystals,” 3-5 p.m., Pinpoint of Light Spiritualist Camp, 25 Camp Rd. $15. FMI: 743-2613 or 388-3436.

Norway, Saturday, July 30: Contra dance, 7 p.m., Grange Hall, Whitman St. $10. FMI: www.wfltmaine.org.

Norway, Saturday, July 30: Public supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Grange Hall, Whitman St. Adults $7, ages 5 and under $3. Sponsored by the Heywood Club.

Oxford, Saturday, July 30: Chicken supper, 5-6 p.m., Oxford Congregational Church, King St. Adults $7, ages 5-10 $3.50, under 5 free. Benefits Church youth.

Paris, Saturday, July 30: Dance, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church St. $5. Lunch counter open.

West Paris, Saturday, July 30: Yard and bake sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., across from the Library on Main St. FMI: 674-2507 or 674-2694.

West Paris, Saturday, July 30: Book sale, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., West Paris Grange, Church Street. Benefits Library. FMI: 674-2004.

Waterford, Sunday, July 31: Music Sunday, 9:30 a.m., Waterford Congregational Church, foot of Plummer Hill Rd. Worship service followed by open houses and special exhibits at the Old Town House, Mary Gage Rice Museum, and the Library. Concert by Mahoosic Community Band at 12 p.m. on the Town Common. All are welcome.

West Paris, Sunday, July 31: Open house, 2-4 p.m., Finnish-American Heritage Center, 8 Maple St.

Oxford, Monday, Aug. 1: Uptown Cruizahs Cruise Night, 6-8 p.m., Tractor Supply Co., Route 26. Music, food. Weather permitting. FMI: 890-0870.

Oxford, Tuesday, August 2: Kora Temple Shrine Concert Band, 6:30 p.m., Anderson-Staples Post 112, corner of Rte. 121 and Skeetfield Rd. Free. Rain or shine. FMI: 539-4102.

Waterford, Tuesday, August 2: Public supper, 5-6:30 p.m., North Waterford Congregational Church, Five Kezars Rd.

Waterford, Wednesday, Aug. 3: Breakfast, 7:30-10 a.m., Wilkins Community House, foot of Plummer Hill Rd. Adults $7, ages 5-10 $4, under 5 free. Yard sale in the basement from 7-11 a.m. Benefits Building Improvement Funds for Wilkins House and Waterford Congregational Church.

Norway, Wednesday, Aug. 3: Pre-school story time, 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. 3: Build snap circuits, any time from 12-4 p.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or email paris.public.library@msln.net.

Casco, Thursday, Aug. 4: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-5 p.m., Point Sebago, 261 Point Sebago Rd.

Paris, Thursday, Aug. 4: Pre-school story time, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. Infants up to age 5. FMI: 743-6994 or email paris.public.library@msln.net.

Norway, Saturday, Aug. 6: Yard sale, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Responsible Pet Care and Pawsibilities Thrift Shoppe, 132 Waterford Road. Tables $10. Rain date: Aug. 7. FMI: 743-8679.

Rumford area

Mexico, Wednesday, July 27: Lunch, 11:30 a.m., Town Hall. Free. Doors open at 10 a.m., Sponsored by GRAMPS. FMI: 364-7242.

East Dixfield, Sunday, July 31: Jam session, noon to 6 p.m., Countryfolk Music Theatre, Rte. 2. FMI: 645-4411.

Mexico, Wednesday, Aug. 3: Free lunch, 11:30 a.m., Town Hall. All are welcome. Served by GRAMPS. Doors open at 10 a.m. FMI: 364-7242.

Copy the Story Link