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

Lewiston, Thursday, June 16: Cooking club, 4 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 7-14. Register in advance. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Lewiston, Thursday, June 16: Kids Clothes Closet, 11 a.m. to noon, The Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Sabattus, Thursday, June 16: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dominican Convent, 61 Lisbon Rd. Benefits Loaves & Fishes. FMI: 375-4747.

Auburn, Friday, June 17: American Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Maine Oxy, 7 Albiston Way.

Auburn, Friday, June 17: Cruiz nite, 5:30-8 p.m., Rolly’s Diner, Mill Street. Weather permitting. Music, door prizes. FMI: 577-2694 or 786-9116.

Durham, Friday, June 17: Fish fry, 5:30-7 p.m., AMVET Post 13, 1049 Royalsborough Rd. Adults $10, children under 7 $5. FMI: 713-7711.

Greene, Friday, June 17: Prof. Willis Moore narrates his film of Easter Island, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Rd. Free. FMI: 946-5311 or www.sawyer-foundation.com.

Lewiston, Friday, June 17: Babytime story time, 10:30 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 513-3133.

Lisbon, Friday, June 17: Spaghetti supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., VFW Post 9459. $6.

Mechanic Falls, Friday, June 17: Spring festival, 3-8 p.m., Church of the Nazarene, 5 Oak St. Featuring a chili cook-off. Proceeds help send kids to summer camp. FMI: 890-0864 or 402-4629.

Sabattus, Friday, June 17: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dominican Convent, 61 Lisbon Road. Benefits Loaves & Fishes. FMI: Ellie 375-4747.

Turner, Friday, June 17: Comedy and music fundraiser, 6-9 p.m., Leavitt Area High School. $20. Proceeds go to Ms. Wheelchair Maine, Monica Quimby and to Heidi Conn of Turner to purchase wheelchair accessible equipment for her home. FMI: www.mswheelchairmaine.org or email mswheelchairmaine2011@gmail.com.

Auburn, Saturday, June 18: Karaoke/dance with Jean Louis, 8 p.m. to 12 a.m., William J. Rogers American Legion #153. Guests welcome. FMI: 782-1118.

Bowdoinham, Saturday, June 18: Contra dance, 8-11 p.m., Town Hall, 3 School St. $9. Beginners workshop 7:30 p.m. FMI: 666-3090 or 666-3709.

Durham, Saturday, June 18: Yard sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Eureka Community Center, Routes 9 and 136. Table rental $10. Lunch. FMI: Nancy 751-1323 or orc95@comcast.net.

Lewiston, Saturday, June 18: Inter-generational play date, 9:30-11:30 a.m., St. Mary’s d’Youville Pavilion, 102 Campus Ave., first floor gym. FMI: Julie 777-4250 or jbero@stmarysmaine.com.

Lewiston, Saturday, June 18: Summer Evening of Love and Laughter, 4-7 p.m., Green Ladle, 156 East Ave. $20. Chicken barbecue, live music, auction. Benefits Lewiston Root Cellar. Tickets at 89 Birch St. FMI: 782-3659 or christ@therootcellar.org.

Mechanic Falls, Saturday, June 18: Spring festival, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Church of the Nazarene, 5 Oak St. Proceeds help send kids to summer camp. FMI: 890-0864 or 402-4629.

New Gloucester, Saturday, June 18: Nature hike, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Museum, 707 Shaker Road. $5, children $2, under 6 free. FMI: 926-4597.

New Gloucester, Saturday, June 18: Indoor yard sale and craft fair, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Grange. Tables available for rent for $10. Reserve by Thursday, June 16. FMI: 998-2586 or email Granger04071@aol.com.

New Gloucester, Saturday, June 18: Bean supper, 5-6 p.m., AMVETS Post 6. Adults $7, children under 12 $3, under 6 free.

Sabattus, Saturday, June 18: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 762 Sabattus Road. Benefits Loaves & Fishes. FMI: Ellie 375-4747.

Wales, Saturday, June 18: Turkey supper, 5-6 p.m., Youth Center, Rte. 132. All are welcome. Sponsored by Wales Presbyterian Church. Proceeds benefit Fire Department Fireman’s Scholarship Fund. FMI: 375-8382 or 375-6604.

Sabattus, Sunday, June 19: Garage sale, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 762 Sabattus Road. Benefits Loaves & Fishes. FMI: Ellie 375-4747.

Turner, Sunday, June 19: Father’s Day 5k trail run and walk, 9 a.m., Leavitt Area High School, 21 Matthews Way. $15 prior to race day, $20 on race day, kids 10 and under $10. Race day registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Register through Active.com. Proceeds benefit LAHS cross country. FMI: 784-4563 or email rwebber@lcwlaw.com or vwiegman@fairpoint.net.

Lewiston, Monday, June 20: American Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Androscoggin Bank, 70 Lincoln St.

Lewiston, Monday, June 20: Butterflies and insects with Jim Nutting, 10:30 a.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Free. All ages. FMI: 513-3133.

Auburn, Monday, June 20: Summer reading kick-off, 5-7 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640.

Auburn, Monday, June 20: Conjuring Carroll magic show, 6-7 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640.

Lewiston, Monday, June 20: All-ages story time, 6 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133.

Auburn, Wednesday, June 22: Teen movie, 3-4:30 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. All teens welcome. FMI: 333-6640.

Auburn, Wednesday, June 22: Auburn Community Concert Band presents “Around the World in 80 Minutes”, 7-8:15 p.m., Festival Plaza, Main St. Free. Bring lawn chairs. Rain location Hilton Garden Inn. FMI: 333-6601 ext. 2108 or www.auburncommunityband.com.|

Poland, Wednesday, June 22: Dance with music by Roger and Pam, 8 p.m., Poland Spring Resort, 543 Maine St. Free.

Auburn, Thursday, June 23: Visit with author Janet Gibson, noon to 1 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640.

Lewiston, Thursday, June 23: Kids Clothes Closet, 11 a.m. to noon, The Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112

Lewiston, Thursday, June 23: Cooking club, 4 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 7-14. FMI: 513-3133.

New Gloucester, Thursday, June 23: Strawberry festival, 6-8 p.m., Congo Vestry, 19 Gloucester Hill Rd.

Sabattus, Thursday, June 23: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dominican Convent, 61 Lisbon Rd. Benefits Loaves & Fishes. FMI: 375-4747.

Auburn, Friday, June 24: Cruiz Nite, 5:30-8 p.m., Rolly’s Diner parking lot, Mill St. Free. Open to the public. FMI: 577-2694 or 786-9116.

Auburn, Friday, June 24: Intergalactic Yurt Band concert, 7 p.m., Danville Junction Grange. Suggested donation $7. FMI: 783-6897.

Auburn, Friday, June 24: Thomas Merton’s Life and Works, 7-9 p.m., St. Philip’s Church, Route 4. $10 donation. FMI: 783-6833.

Lewiston, Friday, June 24: Entertainment by Roger Renaud, 5-8 p.m., Elks Lodge. Free.

Lewiston, Friday, June 24: Performance by Martin Steingesser, 7:30 p.m., Callahan Hall, Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Free. FMI: 513-3133.

Lewiston, Friday, June 24: Babytime, 10:30 a.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133.

Lisbon, Friday, June 24: Baked chicken supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., VFW Post 9459 Auxiliary. $6.

Lisbon, Friday, June 24: Public ham dinner, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall, 27 Village St. Adults $7, ages 12 and under $3.50, pre-school age free. Sponsored by Nina Rebekah Lodge No. 86 and Sabattus River Lodge No. 21.

Sabattus, Friday, June 24: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dominican Convent, 61 Lisbon Rd. Benefits Loaves & Fishes. FMI: 375-4747.

Auburn, Saturday, June 25: Thomas Merton’s Life and Works, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Philip’s Church, Route 4. $10 donation. FMI: 783-6833.

Bowdoin, Saturday, June 25: Strawberry festival, 4:30-6 p.m., West Bowdoin Parish Hall, 54 West Rd. Adults $7, ages 12 and under $3.50, pre-school age free.

Gray, Saturday, June 25: Baked bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m., First Congregational Church, Rte. 115. Adults $7, children under 12 $3. Handicap accessible. FMI: 657-4279 or (day of supper) 657-3279.

Lewiston, Saturday, June 25: Performance by Inspired Voices, 7 p.m., Franco-American Heritage Center. $20 in advance, $25 at the door, discount of $5 for students and seniors, free for ages 5 and under. FMI: 783-4663 ext. 104 or www.inspiredvoices.com.

Lewiston, Saturday, June 25: Intergenerational play date, 9:30-11:30 a.m., St. Mary’s d’Youville Pavilion, 102 Campus Ave. FMI: 777-4250.

Lisbon, Saturday, June 25: Yard sale, VFW Post 9459.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, June 25: Home baked bean and ham supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Lisbon Methodist Church, School St. Adults $7, ages 6-12 $3, ages 5 and under free. Sponsored by the Methodist Women. FMI: 353-8951.

Poland, Saturday, June 25: Strawberry festival, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Poland Community Church. Live music, activities. $8 all you can eat. FMI: 998-5710.

Sabattus, Saturday, June 25: Baked bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m., Jacques Cartier Club, Wales Rd. $6. Open to the public. No dance. FMI: 375-4850.

Sabattus, Saturday, June 25: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 762 Sabattus Rd. Benefits Loaves & Fishes. FMI: 375-4747.

Bowdoinham, Sunday, June 26: Disc golf tournament, Acker’s Acres. $20 donation to play. Proceeds benefit Aaron Farmer Memorial Scholarship. Rain or shine.

Lewiston, Sunday, June 26: Dance with music by Patio Cowboys, 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $9. Doors open at 6 p.m. FMI: 784-0389.

Minot, Sunday, June 26: Strawberry festival, 1-3 p.m., West Minot Grange. $4 per serving.

Sabattus, Sunday, June 26: Garage sale, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 762 Sabattus Rd. Benefits Loaves & Fishes. FMI: 375-4747.

West Minot, Sunday, June 26: Strawberry festival, 1-3 p.m., Grange hall, Routes 119 and 124. $4. FMI: 966-2913 or 345-3040.

Auburn, Monday, June 27: Family movie, 1-3 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Showing “Tangled.” FMI: 333-6640.

Auburn, Monday, June 27: Visit with Safe Voices Community Educator Victoria Williams, 3-4 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640.

Lewiston, Monday, June 27: All ages story time, 6 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133.

Lewiston, Monday, June 27: “Jongleur: Comedy, Juggling & Magic”, 10:30 a.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Free. Tickets available at the Children’s Desk. Open to all ages. FMI: 513-3133.

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.

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