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.

Lewiston area

Auburn, Tuesday, June 28: Preschool story time: Happy Birthday America, 10-10:30 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. Cake and parade. FMI: 333-6640.

Auburn, Tuesday, June 28: Classic Film Series: Bells are Ringing, 2 p.m., Library Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. Admission 50 cents. FMI: 333-6640.

Lewiston, Tuesday, June 28: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 513-3133.

Lewiston, Tuesday, June 28: Kids Clothes Closet, 11 a.m. to noon, The Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Poland, Tuesday, June 28: Music by Roger Renaud and Pam Vaillancourt, 6 p.m., Poland Spring Resort Gazebo.

Auburn, Wednesday, June 29: Job corps in Maine, 10 a.m. to noon, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Ages 16-24. Advanced registration required. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 4.

Auburn, Wednesday, June 29: Auburn Community Concert Band presents “American Music Classics”, 7-8:15 p.m., Festival Plaza, Main St. Free. Rain location Hilton Garden Inn. Bring lawn chairs. FMI: 333-6601 ext. 2108 or www.auburncommunityband.com.

Lewiston, Thursday, June 30: Kids Clothes Closet, 11 a.m. to noon, The Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Lewiston, Thursday, June 30: Cooking club for ages 7-14, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Sign up at 513-3133.

Lewiston, Thursday, June 30: French language story time, 6 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133.

Sabattus, Thursday, June 30: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dominican Convent, 61 Lisbon Road. Benefits Loaves & Fishes. FMI: Ellie 375-4747.

Auburn, Friday, July 1: Cruiz Nite, 5:30-8 p.m., Rolly’s Diner parking lot, Mill Street. Free admission. Weather permitting. Music, door prizes. FMI: 577-2694 or 786-9116.

Auburn, Friday, July 1: Family fun spot-drop in play group, 9:30-11 a.m., Library, Maggie Trafton Program Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640.

Durham, Friday, July 1: Fish fry, 5:30-7 p.m., AMVET Post 13, 1049 Roylasborough Rd. Adults $10, children under 7 $5. All you can eat. FMI: 713-7711.

Sabattus, Friday, July 1: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dominican Convent, 61 Lisbon Road. Benefits Loaves & Fishes. FMI: Ellie 375-4747.

Gray, Saturday, July 2: Bean supper, 5-6 p.m., American Legion, 15 Lewiston Road. $7, 5-11 $2.50, under 5 free.

Lewiston, Saturday, July 2: Inter-generational play date, 9:30-11:30 a.m., St. Mary’s d’Youville Pavilion, first floor gym, 102 Campus Ave. FMI: 777-4250.

New Gloucester, Saturday, July 2: Open house, 9 a.m. to noon, History Barn, Route 231, behind Town Hall. Reading of Declaration of Independence at 10 a.m. Sponsored by Historical Society.

Wayne, Saturday, July 2: Pie sale, 8 a.m., Cary Memorial Library, Old Winthrop Rd.

Pownal, Saturday, July 2: Bean supper, 4:30-6 p.m., United Methodist Church, 871 Lawrence Road. $6, 4-11 $3, under 3 free. Handicap accessible. FMI: 688-4101 or 829-5470.

Sabattus, Saturday, July 2: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 762 Sabattus Road. Benefits Loaves & Fishes. FMI: 375-4747.

Lewiston, Sunday, July 3: Dance with music by Over The Hillbillies, 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $9. Doors open at 6 p.m. FMI: 784-0389.

Sabattus, Sunday, July 3: Garage sale, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 762 Sabattus Road. Benefits Loaves & Fishes. FMI: 375-4747.

Lewiston, Monday, July 4: Set Us Free Fourth of July cookout for those in need, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Hope Haven Gospel Mission, 209 Lincoln St. Delivery to shut-ins, 783-6086.

Turner, Monday, July 4: Book sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Turner Public Library, 98 Matthews Way. FMI: 212-7872 or www.turnerpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Tuesday, July 5: Preschool story time, 10-10:30 a.m., Library, Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640

Lewiston, Tuesday, July 5: Kids Clothes Closet, 11 a.m. to noon, The Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Turner, Tuesday, July 5: Book sale, noon to 4 p.m., Turner Public Library, 98 Matthews Way. FMI: 212-7872 or www.turnerpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Wednesday, July 6: Auburn Community Concert Band presents “An Evening of Patriotic Music”, 7-8:15 p.m., Festival Plaza, Main St. Free. Rain location Hilton Garden Inn. Bring lawn chairs. FMI: 333-6601 ext. 2108 or www.auburncommunityband.com.

Bowdoin, Wednesday, July 6: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., FHC Inc., 1201 Main St.

Casco, Wednesday, July 6: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-7 p.m., Casco Fire and Rescue, Rte. 121.

New Gloucester, Wednesday, July 6 – Saturday, July 9: Maine Festival of American Music, Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Rte. 26. FMI: 926-4597 or email usshakers@aol.com.

Auburn, Thursday, July 7: Messy art workshops, 9:15-10:15 a.m. and 10:45-11:45 a.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Free. Registration required. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 3.

Lewiston, Thursday, July 7: Kids Clothes Closet, 11 a.m. to noon, The Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Sabattus, Thursday, July 7: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dominican Convent, 61 Lisbon Rd. Benefits Loaves & Fishes. FMI: 375-4747.

Turner, Thursday, July 7: American Red Cross blood drive, 2-7 p.m., Leavitt High School, 21 Matthews Way.

Auburn, Friday, July 8: Open mic/poetry slam, 7:15 p.m., First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St. Free. FMI: 783-0461 or www.auburnuu.org.

Lisbon, Friday, July 8: Cookout, 5:30-6:30 p.m., VFW Post 9459.

New Auburn, Friday, July 8: Cruiz Nite, 5:30-8 p.m., Rolly’s Diner parking lot, Mill St. FMI: 577-2694 or 786-9116.

Sabattus, Friday, July 8: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Domincan Convent, 61 Lisbon Rd. Benefits Loaves & Fishes. FMI: 375-4747.

Durham, Saturday, July 9: Bean supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Masonic Lodge. Adults $7.50, ages 5-12 $3, under 5 free.

Lewiston, Saturday, July 9: Intergenerational play date, 9:30-11:30 a.m., St. Mary’s d’Youville Pavilion, 102 Campus Ave. FMI: 777-4250.

North Yarmouth, Saturday, July 9: Barn sale and silent auction, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Skyline Farm, 95 The Lane. FMI: 239-5782, 829-6899, or www.skylinefarm.org.

North Yarmouth, Saturday, July 9: Lobster bake, 5:30-7 p.m., Skyline Farm, 95 The Lane. $50. Reserve by July 1. FMI: 829-5708.

Sabattus, Saturday, July 9: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 762 Sabattus Rd. Benefits Loaves & Fishes. FMI: 375-4747.

Wayne, Saturday, July 9: Pork BBQ and silent auction, 5-7 p.m., Wayne Community Church. Hosted by WGME News 13 Meteorologist Craig Miller.

Lewiston, Sunday, July 10: Dance with music by Wild Horse, 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $9. Doors open at 6. FMI: 784-0389.

Sabattus, Sunday, July 10: Garage sale, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 762 Sabattus Rd. Benefits Loaves & Fishes. FMI: 375-4747.