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.

River Valley area

Mexico, Saturday, May 30: Flea market, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., River Road. Reservations $15, $5. Sponsored by King Hiram No. 57 Masons. FMI: Hugh Daley 562-8416.

Rumford, Saturday, May 30: Spring Fling indoor yard sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., United Methodist Church, 455 Linnell St. Baked goods, plants, household items.

Dixfield, Monday, June 1: Preschool story time, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.

Lewiston area

Auburn, Tuesday, May 26: Douglas I. Hodgkin speaking on “The Settlers versus Col. Josiah Little,” 7 p.m., High Street Congregational Church. Held by the Androscoggin Historical Society. Free. FMI: 784-0586.

Lewiston, Tuesday, May 26: Preschool Storytime, 10 a.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 2½ to 5. No preregistration necessary. FMI: 513-3004, ext. 3504, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Tuesday, May 26: Stanton Bird Club walk, 6-8:30 a.m., meet at Hathorn Hall, Bates College. Free, nonmembers invited. FMI: Tom Hayward 782-5238.

Lewiston, Wednesday, May 27: Doggy Treats Craft, 10:30 a.m., The Toy Library, 134 College St. Craft free with admission. FMI: www.toylibrarymaine.com, 782-1112.

Lewiston, Wednesday, May 27: Reading Dog, 5:30 p.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Call the library to reserve a five or 10-minute spot (or longer). FMI: 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

New Gloucester, Wednesday, May 27: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Pineland Farms, 59 Pineland Dr.

Auburn, Thursday, May 28: English Tea and reading from “Plaza Suite”, 3-5 p.m., Public Library, 49 Spring St. Advance tickets $10, 12 and under $5; at door $12, 12 and under $6. Reservations and FMI: 333-6640 ext. 2023.

Lewiston, Thursday, May 28: Story time with Jack the puppet, 9:30 a.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. Free with admission. FMI: Vanessa 782-1112 or [email protected].

Lewiston, Friday, May 29: Babytime Storytime, 10 a.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 0-2½ No preregistration necessary. FMI: 513-3004 ext. 3504, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Auburn, Saturday, May 30: Yard and bake sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., American Legion Auxiliary No. 15371, South Main Street. Rain or shine. FMI: 782-1118.

Auburn, Saturday, May 30: Spaghetti dinner, 4-6 p.m., Sacred Heart Church basement, corner of Western and Minot avenues. $6, ages 6-11 $3, under 6 free. Sponsored by Andy Valley Knights of Columbus council 8742. Benefits Harold Alfond Cancer Center. FMI: 212-1841.

Casco, Saturday, May 30: Beans and hot dogs supper, 5-6 p.m., Casco Village Church UCC, Route 121. $7, under 12 $4.

Gray, Saturday, May 30: Summer Wildlife Days: Maine Forest Service demonstration, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. Bring camera for pictures with Smokey the Bear from 12-12:30. FMI: 657-4977.

Hebron, Saturday, May 30: Yard sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., McCafferty’s Greenhouse, Townsend Road. Rain or shine. Sponsored by East Hebron Extension Homemakers.

Lewiston, Saturday, May 30: Reading Dog program, 12 noon, Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. To reserve a spot to read to a dog, call 513-3133. FMI: www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Saturday, May 30: Yard sale and raffle, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., E. A. Bushmann Inc., 16 Ferry Road. Benefits American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life team “Sweet Dreams.” To donate items of FMI: Connie 783-7182.

Lisbon, Saturday, May 30: Memorial Day chicken or steak barbecue, 1 p.m., VFW Post 9459. $10. Reserve by May 21 at 353-2152.

Mechanic Falls, Saturday, May 30: Texas Hold’em tournament, 10 a.m., American Legion Post 150. $25. Doors open at 9 a.m., players must arrive by 9:30 a.m. Must be 21 to play. Sign up at Post 150 by Friday, May 29. FMI: 345-9587 or 212-3690.

Minot, Saturday, May 30: Community yard sale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Minot Consolidated School. Sponsored by the Community Club.

Minot, Saturday, May 30: Roast pork supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Minot Center Grange, Minot Center Hill. $7, ages 6-11 $4, under 5 free. FMI: 782-4319.

Sabattus, Saturday, May 30: Dance and karaoke, 7-11 p.m., American Legion Post 135. Free admission.

Sabattus, Friday and Saturday, May 29-30: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dominican Convent, 61 Lisbon Road. Benefits Loaves and Fishes. FMI: Kathy 375-8399 or 212-7674.

Turner, Saturday, May 30: Ham supper, 4:30-6:30 p.m., GAR Hall, Route 219. Donation. Benefits North Turner Presbyterian Church.

Turner, Saturday, May 30: Huge lawn sale, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Goodwin Well Drilling, Route 4. Sponsored by Hartford Community Church. FMI or to donate items: Jerry Marstaller 224-7623.

Hebron, Sunday, May 31: Yard sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., McCafferty’s Greenhouse, Townsend Road. Rain or shine. Sponsored by East Hebron Extension Homemakers.

Lewiston, Sunday, May 31: Yard sale and raffle, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., E. A. Bushmann Inc., 16 Ferry Road. Benefits American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life team “Sweet Dreams.” To donate items of FMI: Connie 783-7182.

Lewiston, Sunday, May 31: Ride for Life, noon, registration 9-11:30 a.m., L-A Harley-Davidson to Black Mountain of Maine. $25 donation includes lunch, bandanna, bracelet and kickstand plate. Rain date June 7. Benefits River Valley Relay for Life. Pre-register with Debi 597-3071. FMI: Pete 369-9427, Nick 364-8665 or Diane 364-8358.

Lewiston, Sunday, May 31: Dance, 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $8. Ages 21 and up. FMI: 784-0389.

Litchfield, Sunday, May 31: Country Sunday, 12-5 p.m., Sportsman’s Club, 2782 Hallowell Road. $7, DECMA members $5, under 10 free. Food, raffles, door prizes, 50/50. Doors open at 11 a.m. Sponsored by Down East Country Music Assoc. FMI: Connie 737-0920.

Lewiston, June 1-4: American Red Cross blood drive, Monday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday -Thursday noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lisbon Falls, Monday, June 1: American Red Cross blood drive, 2-7 p.m., Holy Trinity Church, 67 Frost Hill Ave.

Lewiston, Tuesday, June 2: Androscoggin County cancer survivor recognition dinner to pre-register for American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life event on June 12, 5:30 p.m., Carriage House Plus, Lisbon Street. Free. Caregivers welcome. Call Megan Barrett at 373-3704 to register. FMI: 1-800-ACS-2345 or www.relayforlife.org/androscogginme.

Lewiston, Tuesday, June 2: Environmental film “Division Street” and discussion, 7 p.m., Callahan Hall, Library, 200 Lisbon St. Free. Co-sponsored by Maine Audubon, Androscoggin Land Trust and the Stanton Bird Club. FMI: 781-2330 ext. 235 or 513-3135.

Poland, Tuesday, June 2: Container Gardening with Master Gardener, Rose Aikman, 7 p.m., Ricker Memorial Library, 1211 Maine St. Free. Limited seats. Reserve at 998-4390.

Auburn, Wednesday, June 3: Ready Set Take It Slow, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Class for the beginner computer user. Three sessions. FMI and to register: www.auburnpubliclibrary.org, 333-6640.

Freeport, Wednesday, June 3: American Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., L.L. Bean, 95 Main St.

Lewiston, Thursday, June 4: “Doing Business in Germany: Selling to the Economic Engine of Europe”, 9 a.m. to noon, Maine International Trade Center, 415 Lisbon St.