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, Friday, July 22: Family fun spot, 9:30-11 a.m., Library, Maggie Trafton Program Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640.

Auburn, Friday, July 22: Cruiz Nite, 5:30-8 p.m., Rolly’s Diner parking lot, Mill Street. Music, door prizes. Weather permitting. FMI: 577-2694 or 786-9116.

Greene, Friday, July 22: Slide film “Nature Odyssey” by Naturalist John Green, 2 and 7 p.m., Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. Free. FMI: 946-5311 or www.sawyer-foundation.com.

Lisbon, Friday, July 22: Supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., VFW Post 9459 Auxiliary. $6.

Auburn, Saturday, July 23: Indoor yard sale, 8 a.m. to noon, SHAREcenter, Great Falls School/Community Little Theater, corner of High and Academy St.

Auburn, Saturday, July 23: Karaoke/dance with Jean Louis, 8 p.m. to 12 a.m., William J. Rogers American Legion #153, 71 South Main St. Guests welcome. FMI: 782-1118.

Gardiner, Saturday, July 23: Sons of Maine car wash to benefit the Gardiner Public Library, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 23, Gardiner Fire Department, 6 Church St. $8 recommended donation.

Greene, Saturday, July 23: Concert by Down East Boys, 6:30 p.m., Greene Baptist Church. FMI: 946-5505.

Lewiston, Saturday, July 23: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Pathway Vineyard Church, 9 Foss Road.

Lewiston, Saturday, July 23: Inter-generational play date, 9:30-11 a.m., St. Mary’s d’Youville Pavilion, 102 Campus Ave, first flood gym. FMI: 777-4250.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, July 23: Bean and ham supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Lisbon Methodist Church, School Street. $7, 6-12 $3, 5 and under free. Sponsored by Methodist Women. FMI: 353-8951.

New Gloucester, Saturday, July 23: Make Cherokee-style reed storage basket, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Rte. 26. $40 (materials included). Pre-registration required. FMI: 926-4597 or email usshakers@aol.com.

New Gloucester, Saturday, July 23: Weaving demonstration by Marjie Thompson, 10 a.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Rte. 26. Free. Open to the public. FMI: 926-4597 or email usshakers@aol.com.

Sabattus, Saturday, July 23: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 762 Sabattus Road. Benefits Loaves & Fishes. FMI: 375-4747.

Sabattus, Saturday, July 23: Bean supper and dance, 5-9:30 p.m., Jacques Cartier Club, Wales Road. Supper $6, dance $5, both $10. Music by The Trio. FMI: 375-4850.

Lewiston, Sunday, July 24: Dance with music by Wild Horse, 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $9. Doors open at 6 p.m. FMI: 784-0389.

Minot, Sunday, July 24: Ham and baked bean supper, 4-6 p.m., West Minot Grange Hall. Adults $8, children under 12 $4. Benefits Hebron Historical Society building fund.

New Gloucester, Sunday, July 24: Maine agriculture celebration, noon to 4 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26. Free. Tours, wagon rides. Food for sale. FMI: 926-4597 or usshakers@aol.com.

Auburn, Monday, July 25: Visit with Safe Voices community educator Victoria Williams, 3-4 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640.

Auburn, Monday, July 25: Concert by Tricky Britches, 6-7 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Free. Bring blankets/chairs. FMI: 333-6640.

Poland, Monday, July 25: Larry Gowell in concert, 7 p.m., Poland Spring Preservation Society. $7.50.

Auburn, Tuesday, July 26: Preschool story time, 10-10:30 a.m., Library, Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640.

Auburn, Tuesday, July 26: Classic Film: Houseboat, 2 p.m., Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. Admission 50 cents. FMI: 333-6640.

Gray, Tuesday, July 26: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Saint Gregory, 24 North Raymond Road.

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

Auburn, Wednesday, July 27: Games and crafts from around the world, 10-11 a.m. and 1-2 p.m., Library, Maggie Trafton Program Room, 49 Spring St. Free. Ages 5-12. FMI: 333-6640.

Auburn, Wednesday, July 27: Job Corps in Maine, 10 a.m. to noon, Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. Ages 16-24. Register at 333-6640 ext. 4.

Auburn, Wednesday, July 27: Teen Movie: viewer’s choice, 3-4:30 p.m., Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640.

Auburn, Wednesday, July 27: Auburn Community Band: “Let’s Dance!”, 7-8:15 p.m., Festival Plaza, Main Street. Free. Rain location: Hilton Garden Inn.

Lewiston, Wednesday, July 27: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Ramada Conference Center, 490 Pleasant St.

Auburn, Thursday, July 28: Family concert by Judy Pancoast, 2-3 p.m., Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. Free. FMI: 333-6640.

Auburn, Thursday, July 28: Interactive concert with Judy Pancoast, 2 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.judypancoast.com.

Sabattus, Thursday and Friday, July 28-29: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dominican Convent, 61 Lisbon Road. Benefits Loaves & Fishes. FMI: 375-4747.

Topsham, Thursday, July 28: Songs and sundaes on the lawn, 7 p.m., Mid-Coast Presbyterian Church, 84 Main St.

Auburn, Friday, July 29: Family fun spot, 9:30-11 a.m., Library Maggie Trafton Program Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640.

Auburn, Friday, July 29: Cruiz Nite, 5:30-8 p.m., Rolly’s Diner parking lot, Mill St. Music and door prizes. Open to the public. FMI: 577-2694 or 786-9116.

Lewiston, Friday, July 29: Preview talk: UN/Stable Landscape, 7:30 p.m., Callahan Hall, Library, 200 Lisbon St. Free. FMI: 513-3135.

Sabattus, Friday, July 29: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 762 Sabattus Road. Benefits Loaves & Fishes. FMI: 375-4747.

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

New Gloucester, Saturday, July 30: Lamb to Loom Crafts demonstration, 10 a.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Rte. 26. Free and open to the public. FMI: 926-4597 or usshakers@aol.com.

Sabattus, Saturday, July 30: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 762 Sabattus Road. Benefits Loaves & Fishes. FMI: 375-4747.

Lewiston, Sunday, July 31: Dance with music by Steve & The Good Old Boys, 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $9. Doors open at 6 p.m. FMI: 784-0389.

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

Auburn, Wednesday, Aug. 3: “Songs of Sensational Groups” presented by Auburn Community Concert Band, 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.