MONDAY, July 31

AUBURN — Public hearing on the proposed merger of Lewiston and Auburn, 6:30 p.m. at the Kirk Hall auditorium at Central Maine Community College. 

TUESDAY, Aug. 1

AUBURN — Auburn Police Department’s National Night Out against crime, a family-friendly block party, with food, fun and live music by The Veggies, 5:30 p.m. at Festival Plaza and Main Street. Auburn police staffers and volunteers will offer hot dogs, beverages, a bouncy house, child ID kits, balloons and other items. Kids will have the chance to challenge Mayor Jonathan LaBonte and Auburn native and professional basketball star Troy Barnies in a basketball-shooting contest.

LEWISTON — National Night Out against crime, sponsored by the city of Lewiston and Lewiston Police Athletic League. The fun begins at 6 p.m. at Simard-Payne Memorial Park, 46 Beech St. Movie, “The Secret Life of Pets,” will be shown shortly after 8 p.m. Other free activities include children’s fingerprinting and athletic demonstrations. Refreshments will be provided. Residents are encouraged to spend the evening with neighbors, police, firefighters and community partners. FMI: Lewiston PAL President Officer Craig Johnson, cjohnson@lewistonmaine.gov.

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 2

LEWISTON — Lewiston Public Library closed today due to system maintenance.

LEWISTON — Board of Appeals meeting, 6 p.m. in the City Council chamber at City Hall. 

THURSDAY, Aug. 3

AUBURN — Cable TV advisory board meeting, 3:30 p.m. at Auburn Hall. 

FRIDAY, Aug. 4

AUBURN — CDBG Loan Committee meeting, 8:15 a.m. at the Auburn Hall community room. 

Lewiston Police Detective Corey Jacques hangs out with Hello Kitty and SpongeBob SquarePants at a previous Night Out. This year’s Night Out will be held Tuesday night in Lewiston and Auburn.