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.

Check It Out

Lewiston area

Lewiston, Tuesday, June 30: Preschool story time for ages 2½-5, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Lewiston, Tuesday, June 30: Family concert of traditional African music by Godfrey Banda, 11 a.m., Callahan Hall, Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Free. Tickets required and available at Children’s Dept. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Lewiston, Tuesday, June 30: American Red Cross blood drive, noon-7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.
Auburn, Wednesday, July 1: Teen Anime Club, 3 p.m., Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. Refreshments. FMI: Sally 333-6640, ext. 4 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.
Auburn, Wednesday, July 1: Auburn Community Band presents “An Evening of Patriotic Music,” 7-8:15 p.m., Festival Plaza, Main Street. Free. Rain location: Hilton Garden Inn. Bring lawn chairs. FMI: 333-6601, ext. 2108, or www.auburncommunityband.com.
Hebron, Wednesday, July 1: Presentation by the Drama Ministry Team, 7 p.m., East Hebron Baptist Church, 215 Bryant Rd. Members of the group are students at Bob Jones University in Greenville, South Carolina. The program will feature an original drama “When I Surveyed the Wondrous Cross.”
Lewiston, Wednesday, July 1: American Red Cross Blood Drive, 12 to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Casco, Thursday, July 2: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-5 p.m., Point Sebago, 261 Point Sebago Road.

Lewiston, Thursday, July 2: American Red Cross Blood Drive, 12 to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Monday, July 6: American Red Cross Blood Drive, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Auburn, Tuesday, July 7: Preschool story time, 10 a.m, Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 3 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Tuesday, July 7: American Red Cross Blood Drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Auburn, Wednesday, July 8: Auburn Community Band: “Music from Around the World”, 7-8:15 p.m., Festival Plaza, Main St. Free. Bring chair. Rain location Hilton Garden Inn. FMI: 333-6601 ext. 2108 or www.auburncommunityband.com.

Casco, Wednesday, July 8: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-7 p.m., Casco Fire and Rescue, Route 121.

Lewiston, Wednesday, July 8: Computer lab for senior citizens, 1-3 p.m., Library, 200 Lisbon St. Free.

Lewiston, Wednesday, July 8: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.
Auburn, Thursday, July 9: Scrapbooking Workshop, 9:30 to 10:15 a.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Kids in grades two through six. Bring several photos or magazine pictures that illustrate something about you. Other materials provided. Registration is required. FMI and to register: 333-6640 ext. 3, www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Thursday, July 9: American Red Cross Blood Drive, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Auburn Mall, 550 Center St.

Lewiston, Thursday, July 9: American Red Cross Blood Drive, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.
Lewiston, Thursday, July 9: Children’s Performer Marcus Gale, 10 a.m., Callahan Hall, Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Free. FMI: 513-3133.
Auburn, Friday, July 10: Barbecue fundraiser, 4-8 p.m., Christ Temple Church of God in Christ, Route 4. Hamburger or hot dog $5, chicken or rib $7.50. Benefits building repair. FMI: 782-4527.

Sabattus, Friday and Saturday, July 10-11: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dominican Convent, 61 Lisbon Road. Benefits Loaves & Fishes. FMI: Kathy 375-8399.
Auburn, Saturday, July 11: Barbecue fundraiser, 12-8 p.m., Christ Temple Church of God in Christ, Route 4. Hamburger or hot dog $5, chicken or rib $7.50. Benefits building repair. FMI: 782-4527.
Casco, Saturday, July 11: Flea market and auction, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Casco Village Church, UCC, Rt. 121. Rain date July 18.
Gray, Saturday, July 11: Summer Wildlife Days: Wear Your PJ’s Night, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. Regular admission. FMI: 657-4977 or www.mainewildlifepark.com.