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

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, noon to 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, noon to 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.

Durham, Friday, Aug. 19: Haddock fish fry, 5:30-7 p.m., AMVET Post 13, 1049 Royalsborough Rd. Adults $10, children under 7 $5. FMI: 713-7711.

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. Adults $8, children 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.

Auburn, Tuesday, Aug. 23: “Arsenic and Old Lace” showing, 2-4 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. 50 cents. Includes popcorn and drinks. FMI: 333-6640.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Aug. 23: American Red Cross blood drive, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., City Hall, 27 Pine St.

Turner, Tuesday, Aug. 23: Concert by Mary Murphy, 6:30 p.m., “On the Green,” Rte. 117.

Auburn, Wednesday, Aug. 24: Teen movie: viewers’ choice, 3-4:30 p.m., Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640.

Auburn, Wednesday, Aug. 24: Auburn Community Concert Band presents “Greatest Hits,” 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.

Sabattus, Wednesday, Aug. 24: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Town Hall, 190 Middle Road.

Litchfield, Thursday, Aug. 25 – Sunday, Aug. 28: Bluegrass festival, 8 a.m. Thursday to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Litchfield Fairgrounds, 30 Plains Rd. Admission $10-$25, varies by day and time. FMI: 873-6539 or BlisteredFingers.com.

Sabattus, Thursday, Aug. 25: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dominican Convent, 61 Lisbon Rd. Benefits Loaves & Fishes. FMI: 375-4747.

Winthrop, Thursday, Aug. 25: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Saint Francis Church, 130 Rte. 133.

Auburn, Friday, Aug. 26: Family fun spot, 9:30-11 a.m., Library, Maggie Trafton Program Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640.

Auburn, Friday, Aug. 26: Cruiz Nite, 5:30-8 p.m., Rolly’s Diner parking lot, Mill Street. Weather permitting. Music, door prizes. FMI: 577-2694 or 786-9116.

Auburn, Friday, Aug. 26: Choices for Sustainable Living, 6-8 p.m., First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St. $5. Sign up and FMI: 783-0461.

Sabattus, Friday, Aug. 26: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dominican Convent, 61 Lisbon Road. Benefits Loaves & Fishes. FMI: 375-4747.

Sabattus, Friday, Aug. 26: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 762 Sabattus Road. FMI: 375-4747.

Auburn, Saturday, Aug. 27: Ballin for Breast Cancer 3 on 3 tournament, 11 a.m., The Gully, Chestnut Street. $25. Registration 8-11 a.m. Rain date: Aug. 28. FMI: 240-8101.

Lisbon, Saturday, Aug. 27: Bean and ham supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Methodist Church, School Street. $7, 6-12 $3, 5 and under free. FMI: 353-8951.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Aug. 27: Native American summer market and demonstration, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26. Free. FMI: 926-4597 or www.shaker.lib.me.us.

Gray, Saturday, Aug. 27: Chicken barbecue, 5 and 5:45 p.m., Congregational Church, Brown Street. $10, 12 and under $5. Take out available. FMI: 645-4338.

Lewiston, Saturday, Aug. 27: 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.

Sabattus, Saturday, Aug. 27: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 762 Sabattus Road. FMI: 375-4747.

Turner, Saturday, Aug. 27: Chicken barbecue, 4:30-7 p.m., Presbyterian Church, Route 219. Donations.

Lewiston, Sunday, Aug. 28: 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.

Auburn, Monday, Aug. 29: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Fox Ridge Gold Club, 550 Penley Corner Road.

Auburn, Monday, Aug. 29: Music Together program demonstration, 5:30-6:15 p.m., Library, Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. Space limited. Register and FMI: 333-6640 ext 3.