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, Wednesday, Aug. 10: Storytelling from around the world with Jan Zimmerman, 10-11 a.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. All ages. FMI: 333-6640.

Auburn, Wednesday, Aug. 10: American Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Clyde Bergemann Bachmann, Inc., 416 Lewiston Jct. Rd.

Auburn, Wednesday, Aug. 10: Book discussion of “Gang Leader for a Day: A Rogue Sociologist Takes to the Streets” by Sudhir Venkatesh, 12-1 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Free, no registration required. Call to borrow a copy. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 2.

Auburn, Wednesday, Aug. 10: Teen gaming, 3-4 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640.

Auburn, Wednesday, Aug. 10: Auburn Community Band presents “Music of Famous Musicians,” 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.

Lisbon Falls, Wednesday, Aug. 10: Speaker Charles Plummer portraying Samuel Read Hall, 7 p.m., Historical Society, Ridge School, Route 9. Free. FMI: 353-8510 or LHS.2011@yahool.com.

Greene, Thursday, Aug. 11: Children’s program: “Mr. Magic” Dennis Labbe, 2 p.m., Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. Free. Children must be with adult. FMI: 946-5311 or www.sawyer-foundation.com.

Sabattus, Thursday, Aug. 11: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dominican Convent, 61 Lisbon Rd. Benefits Loaves & Fishes. FMI: 375-4747.

Auburn, Friday, Aug. 12: Family fun spot, 9:30-11 a.m., Library, Maggie Trafton Program Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640.

Auburn, Friday, Aug. 12: Cruiz Nite, 5:30-8 p.m., Rolly’s Diner parking lot, Mill Street. Music, prizes. Weather permitting. FMI: 577-2694 or 786-9116.

Auburn, Friday, Aug. 12: Open mic/poetry slam, 7:15 p.m., First Universalist church, 169 Pleasant St. Free. FMI: 783-0461 or www.auburnuu.org.

Greene, Friday, Aug. 12: “Mr. Magic” Dennis Labbe, 2 and 7 p.m., Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. Free. FMI: 946-5311 or www.sawyer-foundation.com.

Lisbon Falls, Friday, Aug. 12: American Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Dunkin Donuts, 583 Lisbon Road.

Mechanic Falls, Friday, Aug. 12: Teen night: movie and refreshments, 5 p.m., Church of the Nazarene, 5 Oak St. Free. Ages 12 and up. FMI: Crystal 402-4629.

Sabattus, Friday, Aug. 12: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dominican Convent, 61 Lisbon Road. Benefits Loaves & Fishes. FMI: 375-4747.

Sabattus, Friday, Aug. 12: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 762 Sabattus Road. Benefits Loaves & Fishes. FMI: 375-4747.

Auburn, Saturday, Aug. 13: Chicken dinner, 5-6:30 p.m., Grace Lutheran Church, 757 Summer St. $7, 5 and under $4. Benefits Doug Adell. Call ahead for takeout and drive-through. FMI: 782-9697.

Auburn, Saturday, Aug. 13: Sock hop, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Tabors Driving Range. Prizes for costumes and dance. Classic cars on display. Donations benefit Greater Androscoggin Humane Society.

Buckfield, Saturday, Aug. 13: Yard sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Masonic Hall. Benefits Operation Santa Claus.

Durham, Saturday, Aug. 13: Bean supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Masonic Lodge, Route 136. $7.50, 5-12 $3, under 5 free.

Lewiston, Saturday, Aug. 13: Yard sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Greater Androscoggin Humane Society. Co-sponsored by Ally Cats LA.

Lewiston, Saturday, Aug. 13: Inter-generational play date, 9:30-11:30 a.m., St. Mary’s d’Youville Pavilion, 102 Campus Ave., first floor gym. FMI: 777-4250.

Lewiston, Saturday, Aug. 13: Dance party, 7-11 p.m., roof of the parking garage at the corner of Lincoln and Main St. $20 in advance, $25 at the door, $300 sponsored table of 8. Ages 21 and up. Presented by Modern Woodmen of America to benefit Museum L-A and the Franco-American Heritage Center. FMI: 333-3881, 783-1585, or 782-1833.

Readfield, Saturday, Aug. 13: Book sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Fire Station. Benefits Community Library.

Sabattus, Saturday, Aug. 13: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 762 Sabattus Road. Benefits Loaves & Fishes. FMI: 375-4747.

Danville, Sunday, Aug. 14: Chicken BBQ, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Danville Jct. Grange. Adults $8, under 8 years old, $4.

Lewiston, Sunday, Aug. 14: 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.

Auburn, Monday, Aug. 15: Teen critic’s corner, 2-3:30 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640.

Turner, Tuesday, Aug. 16: Country music concert by Loose Connection, 6:30 p.m., Gazebo, Route 117.

Auburn, Wednesday, Aug. 17: Teen anime club, 3-4 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640.

Auburn, Wednesday, Aug. 17: Auburn Community Concert Band presents “Take Two!”, 7-8:15 p.m., Festival Plaza, Main St. Free. Weather permitting. Bring chairs. FMI: 333-6601 ext. 2108 or www.auburncommunityband.com.

New Gloucester, Wednesday, Aug. 17: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Pineland Farms, 16 Pineland Drive.

Sabattus, Thursday, Aug. 18: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dominican Convent, 61 Lisbon Rd. Benefits Loaves & Fishes. FMI: 375-4747.

Auburn, Thursday, Aug. 18: Forum with author Martha Stevens-David, 12-1 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Free. FMI: 333-6640.

Poland, Thursday, Aug. 18: Dinner out with John McDonald, 6 p.m., Cindy’s Dockside, Rte. 26, 723 Maine St. $37.50. Benefits A.B. Ricker Memorial Library. FMI: 998-4390 or email jmesser@rickerlibrary.org.

Auburn, Friday, Aug. 19: Family fun spot, 9:30-11 a.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640.

Auburn, Friday, Aug. 19: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-5 p.m., Auburn Mall, 550 Center St.

Auburn, Friday, Aug. 19: “Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs”, 1-3 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Free. FMI: 333-6640.

Auburn, Friday, Aug. 19: Cruiz Nite, 5:30-8 p.m., Rolly’s Diner parking lot, Mill St. Open to the public. FMI: 577-2694 or 786-9116.

Auburn, Friday, Aug. 19: Teen open mic, 6-8 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 4. or email sholt@auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Friday, Aug. 19: “Choices for Sustainable Living”, 6-8 p.m., First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St. $5. FMI: 783-0461.

Hebron, Friday, Aug. 19 – Saturday, Aug. 20: Rod Run, Hebron Pines, Rte. 124. Presented by Downeast Streetrods. FMI: Downeaststreetrodclub.com or call 784-4435, 786-4795, or 772-6643.

Lisbon, Friday, Aug. 19: Meatballs and sausage subs, 5:30-6:30 p.m., VFW Auxiliary. $6.

New Gloucester, Friday, Aug. 19: Kindling Stone performance, 7 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Rte. 26. Adults $15, children $5, under 6 free. FMI: 926-4597.

Sabattus, Friday, Aug. 19: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dominican Convent, 61 Lisbon Rd. Benefits Loaves & Fishes. FMI: 375-4747.

Sabattus, Friday, Aug. 19: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Daddy’s Diner, 762 Sabattus Rd. FMI: 375-4747.

Bowdoinham, Saturday, Aug. 20: Contradance series, 7:30 p.m., Town Hall, 3 School St. Beginners workshop followed by dance 8-11 p.m. for $9. FMI: 666-3090 or 666-3709.

Leeds, Saturday, Aug. 20: Baked bean and casserole supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Leeds Community Church, 123 Church Hill Rd. Adults $6.50, ages 5-12 $3. Benefits Leeds Church Maintenance Fund. FMI: 524-7151.

Lewiston, Saturday, Aug. 20: Intergenerational play date, 9:30-11:30 a.m., St. Mary’s d’Youville Pavilion, 102 Campus Ave. FMI: 777-4250.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Aug. 20: Craft fair and sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Grange, 370 Sabbathday Rd. $10 to rent a table. FMI: 998-2586 or email Granger04071@aol.com by Aug. 18.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Aug. 20: R & R Spinners, 10 a.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26. Free. FMI: 926-4597.

Poland, Saturday, Aug. 20: Summer fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Community Church, 1212 Main St., across from Ricker Library. Yard sale, raffles, breakfast, lunch, take home bean supper.

Sabattus, Saturday, Aug. 20: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Daddy’s Diner, 762 Sabattus Rd. Benefits Loaves & Fishes. FMI: 375-4747.

Winthrop, Saturday, Aug. 20: Baked food sale, 9 a.m., Winthrop Congregational Church. Lunch served at 11 a.m. All proceeds benefit the church.

Lewiston, Sunday, Aug. 21: 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.

Minot, Sunday, Aug. 21: Turkey dinner, 4:30-6:30 p.m., West Minot Grange hall. $8, under 12 $4. Benefits Hebron Historical Society Building Fund.

Auburn, Monday, Aug. 22: Visit by Safe Voices, 3-4 p.m., Library, Teen Space, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640.

Auburn, Monday, Aug. 22: Forum with author Richard Daniel O’Leary, 6 p.m., Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640.

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