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.

Farmington area
Farmington, Friday, July 3: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-6 p.m., Franklin Memorial Hospital, 1 Hospital Dr.

East Wilton, Friday, July 3: First Friday Bake Sale, 4:30 to 8 p.m., Wilson Grange #321, across from Shelly’s Hometown Market. Benefits the grange. Cakes, cookies, cupcakes, pies and all sorts of goodies will be served in the hall and available for take out. FMI or on how to volunteer: call Chris Krauss 645-2400.
Jay, Friday, July 3: Independence Day festivities: parade, 5 p.m., Main Street; chicken barbecue following at VFW, Jewell Street; fireworks at sunset, Spruce Mountain Ski Slope.
Rangeley, Saturday, July 4: Auction, 10 a.m., Rangeley Lakes Region Logging Museum, Rt. 16. Certificates, ski and golf passes, homemade pies, folk art, and more. FMI: 864-5595.

North Livermore, Sunday, July 5: Music in the Meeting House: Mitch Thomas, 9 a.m., North Livermore Baptist Church. Service at 9:30 a.m.

Rangeley, Sunday, July 5: Outdoor Nature Programs, 2 to 4 p.m., Wilhelm Reich Museum.

Livermore Falls, Monday, July 6: Glory Bound (Terry Moore) Concert, 6 to 8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo, downtown.

Livermore Falls, Monday, July 6: Blackwood Brothers Quartet concert, 7 p.m., First Baptist Church, 25 Church St. Love offering. Refreshments.
Livermore, Tuesday and Thursday, July 7 and 9: Living History Tours, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Washburn Norlands Living History Center, 290 Norlands Road. $10, 12 and under $6. Every Tuesday and Thursday in July and August. FMI: 897-4366.
Livermore Falls, Tuesday, July 7: Silver & Gold Concert, 6 to 8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo, downtown.

Phillips, Tuesday, July 7: American Red Cross blood drive, 2-6:30 p.m., American Legion, 15 Depot Road.

Livermore Falls, Wednesday, July 8: Stained Glass concert, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo, downtown.
Livermore Falls, Thursday, July 9: Nickles & Dimes Concert, 6 to 8 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo, downtown.
Canton, Saturday, July 11: Chicken pie supper, 5 p.m., Ponemah Rebekah Lodge Hall. $7, under 12 $5. Take out available.
Farmington, Saturday, July 11: Bean and casserole supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church.
Livermore Falls, Saturday, July 11: Off the Hill concert, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo, downtown.
North Jay, Saturday, July 11: North Jay Day, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Grange #10. Food and craft sale. Fire Station open for tours and displays. Quilt show at Bartlett Memorial Methodist Church, Rt. 17.
North Jay, Saturday, July 11: Bean supper with music, 4-6 p.m., Grange #10. $7, 10 and under $3. FMI: 645-2910, 645-4628, 645-2217.
Farmington, Sunday through Thursday, July 12-16: Maine Jazz Camp faculty concert, 8 p.m. nightly, Roberts Learning Center 131, UMaine Farmington. Free and open to public. FMI: 778-7758 after July 12.

North Jay, Saturday, July 11: 3rd Annual North Jay Day, 8:30 to 6 p.m., North Jay Grange #10. Lunch available, eat in or take out $4. Music, Ice cream cones for 50 cents. North Jay Fire Station opened for tours and displays. Public supper from 4 to 6 with dinner music. Cost of dinner: Adults $7, children 10 and under $3. And more! FMI: 645-2910, 645-4628, 645-2217.

North Jay, Saturday, July 11: Methodist Thrift shop open, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Rte. 17.

North Jay, Saturday, July 11: Quilt Show, Bartlett Memorial Methodist Church, Rte. 17. FMI: 645-2687, 645-2910.

Rangeley, Saturday, July 11: Andy Kahn evening of music, 7 p.m., Wilhelm Reich Museum’s Conference Center, Dodge Pond Road. Cost: Adults $10, children 12 and under $3. Tickets available at the Museum Office and Bookstore abd the Rangeley Chamber of Commerce. FMI: 864-3443.
Livermore, Sunday, July 12: Music in the Meeting House: Hodge Podge, 9 a.m., North Livermore Baptist Church. Church service will follow.

Rangeley, Sunday, July 12: Outdoor Nature Programs, 2 to 4 p.m., Wilhelm Reich Museum, 16 Orgonon Circle.

Rangeley, Sunday, July 12: “Backyard Bird Feeding” by Derek Lovitch, 2 to 4 p.m., The Wilhelm Reich Museum, 19 Orgonon Circle. Free.

Livermore Falls, Monday, July 13: Glory Bound concert, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo, downtown. Farmington, Tuesday, July 7: “Music on Main” Get Down Downtown, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Meeting House Gazebo, downtown Farmington. Seminole Wind will be performing.
Farmington, Tuesday, July 14: “Music on Main” Get Down Downtown, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Meeting House Gazebo, downtown. The Crosby’s will be performing.

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, July 14: Bing Crosby concert, 6 to 8 p.m., Livermore Falls gazebo, downtown.

Wilton, Tuesday, July 14: Story time, 10:30 a.m., Wilton Free Public Library.Wilton Principal Darlene Payne reads “Something From Nothing”. Community Service activity follows.

Rangeley, Tuesday, July 14: Free Talk on new book and film projects, 7:30 p.m., Conference Center at Orgonon, Dodge Pond Rd. Sponsored by the Wilhelm Reich Museum. FMI: Mary Henderson 864-344.

Livermore Falls, Wednesday, July 15: Stained Grass Concert, 6 to 8 p.m., Livermore Falls gazebo, downtown.

Wilton, Wednesday, July 15: Create an “assemblage” from recycled materials, 6 p.m., Wilton Free Public Library. Bring in an odd piece to recycle. Ten years and older.

Oxford Hills area
Norway, through Wednesday, July 8: His Place Teen Center Big 4th of July Yard Sale, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, Rte. 26 (next to the fish market). The Alpha & Omega Thrift Shop will also be having a sale on the same days, 39 Brown Street, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you have any items you would like to donate, please contact Bert Rugg at 515-3000 or 743-9503. Proceeds benefit His Place Teen Center.

Otisfield, Saturday, July 4: Otisfield Fourth of July Parade, breakfast at the Spurrs Corner Church from 7 to 9 a.m., parade set up at 9 a.m., south of Spurrs Corner Fire Station, Rte. 121 in Cutler’s Field. Parade starts at 10 a.m. and leads to the fire station, where the fun continues. Theme: A Family Fourth. Bake Sale, items for sale are welcomed and there are two pie contests. Pies will be sold to raise funds for the Kerry Grover Memorial Funds. Pie donations to raise funds do not have to be submitted in either contest, FMI Geroge Galarneau 890-4674. FMI: Pat Dyer-Haggerty 627-6950 or Joanie Jacobs 539-9969.

Paris, Saturday, July 4: Old Fashion Bean Supper, 5 p.m., First Baptist Church of Paris, Paris Hill. 10% of proceeds go to local food pantry. Sponsored by the First Baptist Church and the Senior Social Center.
South Paris, Saturday, July 4: Jones Dance Band Playing Old Fashioned Dance Music, 7 to 10 p.m., South Paris Legion Hall, Church Street. Cost: Adults $5. Lunch counter open.

West Sumner, Sunday, July 5: Summer Service with coffee hour following, 11 a.m., West Sumner Universalist Church. Speaker: Marilyn Hammond.

Fryeburg, Tuesday, July 7: Concert Supper, 5 p.m., Fryeburg New Church, 12 Oxford St. Adults $7, children $4. Concert follows at Bradley Park at 7 p.m. FMI: Sally, 935-2546.

Harrison, Tuesday, July 7: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-7 p.m., United Parish Congregational, Main Street.

Norway, Tuesday, July 7: Reading program for grades 1-6: mural painting with Nikki Millonzi, 2-3 p.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.

Otisfield, Tuesday, July 7: Otisfield Food Pantry Open, 10 a.m. to noon, Spurrs Corner Church, Rte. 121. FMI: 583-4780, 627-4329.

Oxford, Tuesday, July 7: The 195th Army National Guard Bank performs as a “Concert in the Park”, 6:30 p.m., The Anderson-Staples American Legion Post 112, Rte. 121 and Skeetfield Road. Rain or shine. Refreshments available. FMI: Ted Heidrich, 539-4102.

North Waterford, Tuesday, July 7: Public Supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., North Waterford Congregational Church, 5 Kezars Road (off routes 35 and 37, opposite Melby’s Market). Cost: Adults $7, children under 12 $3.50.

Harrison, Wednesday through Saturday, July 8-11: Old Home Days, daily, various locations. Pick up events brochure at local businesses.

Bethel, Wednesday, July 8: American Red Cross blood drive, 2-7 p.m., Telstar High School, 284 Walkers Mills Road.

Bridgton, Wednesday, July 8: Brown Bag Lunch: Rain Forest Tribe with Carol Madsen, 12-1 p.m., Municipal complex basement. Free. FMI: George Bradt 647-2389.

Bridgton, Wednesday, July 8: Brown Bag Lunch with speaker Carol Madsen, founder of the Alliance Exchange, noon to 1 p.m., basement of Bridgton’s Municipal Complex, corner of Iredale and Chase Streets, downtown. Free, handicap accessible. Always an opportunity for audience members to ask questions.

Paris, Wednesday, July 8: Rick Adam and Red’s Recycle-O-Rama, 10 a.m. Moore Park. Free. Rain location Fire Station, Western Ave.

Paris, Wednesday, July 8: Dave Rowe Trio, 6 p.m., Moore Park. Free. Rain location Fire Station, Western Ave.

Paris, Wednesday, July 8: Banjo Club concert, 7 p.m., Memorial United Methodist Church, corner of Main and Church Streets. $8, seniors $6, under 12 free. Benefits restoration of the tower on the church. Parking behind Library. FMI: 743-9792.
South Paris, Thursday, July 9: The Sisters in Rhythm Concert, 7 p.m., doors open 6:30 p.m., Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School, Rte. 26. Sponsored by the Art Moves Dance Project during Norway Art Festival. Tickets on sale at Books’ n’ Things in Norway. Cost: $10, available at the door for $12. Seating is general admission. Plenty of room for dancing. FMI: 743-5569.

Bridgton, Friday, July 10: American Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Howell Laboratories, 188 Harrison Road.

Norway, Friday, July 10: Used book sale, 4-7 p.m., Grange Hall, Whitman St. Sponsored by Friends of Norway Memorial Library.

Bridgton, Saturday and Sunday, July 11-12: Chickadee Quilters quilt show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Stevens Brook Elementary School, off Rt. 302. $5 Donation.

Berlin, NH, Saturday, July 11: Large-scale, Retrospective Art Exhibition honoring and celebrating the life and works of Sculptor, Woodcut Artist and Master Teacher, Robert Hughes, 1 to 4 p.m., Kieran Arts Center, 155 Emery St. Guest speakers at 2 p.m. FMI: 752-1028.

Canton, Saturday, July 11: Chicken pie supper, 5 p.m., Ponemah Rebekah Lodge Hall. $7, under 12 $5. Take out available.

Lovell, Saturday, July 11: Sarah Sawin and Brian Whiton concert, 7:30 p.m., The Brick Church for the Performing Arts, Christian Hill Road. FMI: www.lovellbrickchurch.org.

Norway, Saturday, July 11: Used book sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Grange Hall, Whitman St. Sponsored by Friends of Norway Memorial Library.

Norway, Saturday, July 11: Quilt show and lobster lunch, show 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., lunch 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Second Congregational Church, UCC, 205 Main St.

Norway, Saturday, July 11: Public Chicken Barbeque, 12 to 2:30 p.m., Masonic Lodge Hall, 9 Temple St. Cost: $7 per plate. Take-outs available. Advanced tickets available. Air conditioned dining area. FMI: Ken 739-9672.

Otisfield, Saturday, July 11: East Otisfield Free Baptist Church’s Flamingos & Fleas Scholarship Sale, doors open 8 a.m., closing time 2 p.m., Otisfield Community Center, Rte. 121. Baked goods will also be available for sale. If you would like to donate items to the sale, call Deb 539-4619 or Vicky 627-7133.

Paris, Saturday, July 11: Yard sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., First Congregational Church, 17 East Main St. To donate items, call 743-2437.

Paris, Saturday, July 11: Red White and Blue supper and dance, supper 5-6 p.m., dance 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church St. Supper $7, dance $5. Lunch counter open.

Paris, Saturday, July 11: Square dance and ice cream social, 7-10 p.m., Oxford Hills Middle School, Pine Street. $6, non-dancers free. Casual dress. Sponsored by Swingin’ Bears Square Dance Club. FMI: Sue 743-7176, Dan 357-5419 or Eleanor 782-4050.

Locke Mills, Saturday, July 11:Greenwood Historical Society Yard Sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., lawn of the Historical buildings. Rain date July 18. Tables for rent are $5 each. Please contact Denise at 875-2102 or Joyce 674-2259. Bake table and Miscellaneous items.

South Paris, Saturday, July 11: Public Supper and Dance – Red, White and Blue Smorgasbord Supper, supper 5 to 6 p.m., dance 7 to 10 p.m., South Paris Legion Hall, Church Street. Supper Cost: Adults $7, 12 and under $3. Dance Cost: $5. Music by the Jones Dance Band.

West Sumner, Sunday, July 12: Summer Service with coffee hour following, 11 a.m., West Sumner Universalist Church. Speaker: Rev. Herbert Adams.

Norway, Tuesday, July 14: Performance of “Macbeth,” 7 p.m., Norway Memorial Library. One hour performance.

Norway, Tuesday, July 14: The Magical World of Harry Potter, 2 to 3 p.m., Norway Memorial Library. Grades 2-6.

Locke Mills, Tuesday, July 14: Supper Dance, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., doors open 4:30, American Legion Hall. Cost: Adults $10, children $3.50. Music by The Country Lads. Supper by the American Legion Auxiliary.

South Paris, Wednesday, July 15: Mike Miclon (comedy and juggling skits), 10 a.m., Moore Park. If rain, program will be held in the fire station on Western Avenue. Please bring a chair or blanket for your own comfort. Free. Sponsored by Norway Savings Bank, W.J. Wheeler Insurance, Littlefield Greenhouse and Gift Shop, Dead River Company, Park Street Press.

South Paris, Wednesday, July 15: Delta Knights, 6 p.m., Moore Park. If rain, program will be held in the fire station on Western Avenue. Please bring a chair or blanket for your own comfort. Free. Sponsored by Norway Savings Bank, W.J. Wheeler Insurance, Littlefield Greenhouse and Gift Shop, Dead River Company, Park Street Press.

Bridgton, Wednesday, July 15: Brown Bag Lunch with speaker Laurie Hyndman, Publisher and Editor of Port City Life, noon, basement of Bridgton’s Municipal complex, corner of Iredale and Chase Streets, downtown Bridgton. Free, handicap accessible, runs for an hour. Laurie Hyndman will be telling her story of breast cancer survivor.

River Valley area

Rumford, Saturday, July 4: Bean Hole Bean Supper, 5 p.m., Blazing Star Lodge, Rte. 232. Cost: Adults $6, under 12 $3. Take outs available. Stair chair on back stairs. FMI: Joe Roy 364-4715 or concordpond@roadrunner.com.

Bethel, Wednesday, July 8: American Red Cross blood drive, 2-7 p.m., Telstar High School, 284 Walkers Mills Road.
Canton, Saturday, July 11: Chicken Pie Supper, 5 p.m., Ponemah Rebekah Lodge Hall. Cost: Adults $7, under 12 $5. Take-outs available.
Rumford, Saturday, July 11: Classic car and motorcycle display, 12-4 p.m., Eagles Aerie #1248. Music with Noel & Don at 1 p.m. Benefits Maine breast cancer patients. FMI: Matt 364-8063 or 513-2253.
Rumford, Saturday, July 11: Sock Hop with State Eagles DJ John Huard, 8 p.m. to midnight, Eagles Aerie #1248. $5. Raffles, 50/50. Tickets at Hannaford and Eagles Club. FMI: Matt 364-8063 or 513-2253.
Dixfield, Sunday, July 12: Cribbage tournament, 12 p.m., American Legion Swasey-Torrey Post 100. $8. Open to public. Lunch available.

Lewiston area
Lewiston, Friday, July 3: Babytime Storytime, 10 a.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 0 to 2 1/2. FMI: 513-3133, jparis@ci.lewiston.me.us, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lisbon, Friday, July 3: Public Supper, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Lisbon VFW Post 9459. Suff hamburg and veggies. Cost: $6, under 10 $3. FMI: 353-2152.

Lewiston, Monday, July 6: Kids’ Cooking Club, 4 p.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 7 to 14. Attendance limited to 8, call to make a reservation. FMI: 513-3133, jparis@ci.lewiston.me.us, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Monday, July 6: All-ages Storytime, 6:30 p.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI:513-3133, jparis@ci.lewiston.me.us, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Monday, July 6: Art Fun, 10:30 a.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Space is limited, call the library to reserve a spot. FMI:513-3133, jparis@ci.lewiston.me.us, www.lplonline.org/kids.
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.

Lewiston, Tuesday, July 7: Preschool Storytime, 10 a.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 2 1/2 to 5. FMI:513-3133, jparis@ci.lewiston.me.us, www.lplonline.org/kids.
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.

Lewiston, Thursday, July 9: Marcus Gale concert, 10 a.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Free. Those with tickets will be seated first. Pick up free tickets in the Children’s Room. FMI: 513-3133, jparis@ci.lewiston.me.us, www.lplonline.org/kids.

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.

Lewiston, Friday, July 10: Babytime Storytime, 10 a.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 0 to 2 1/2. FMI:513-3133, jparis@ci.lewiston.me.us, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Friday and Saturday, July 10 and 11: The play “The Dastardky Doctor Devereaux”, 8 p.m., Franco-American Heritage Center, Oxford Street. Tickets: $10 each, $8 for a group of 4 or more. Can be purchased at the St. Mary’s Gift Shop, the Franco-American Heritage Center (at the door), or by phone at 777-8717. Proceeds from the shows benefit the Marguerite d’Youville Fund for the Needy at St. Mary’s Health System.
Lisbon, Friday, July 10: Public Supper, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Lisbon VFW Post 9459. Make your own italians. Cost: $6, under 10 $3. FMI: 353-2152.
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.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, July 11: “Moxie Days,” Holy Trinity Parish bake sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Maine Art Glass Studio’s driveway. Slovak and home baked goods.

New Gloucester, Saturday, July 11: Guided hikes through the fields, woods, lake and old mill stream, offered twice on the 11th, Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Rte. 26. Fee: Adults $5; special rates for children. FMI and for times: 926-4597, www.shaker.lib.me.us.

New Gloucester, Saturday, July 11: Intermediate woodcarvers are invited to learn how to carve a hobo in the round at a workshop, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Rte. 26. Fee: $35. Special tools required. FMI: 926-4597, www.shaker.lib.me.us.

New Gloucester, Saturday, July 11: Two sessions offered for people interested in learning how to make through dovetails, times given when you register, Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Rte. 26. Chris Becksvoort, master craftsman, will be the instructor. Fee: $30. Pre-register. Special tools required. Materials supplied. FMI and to register: 926-4597, www.shaker.lib.me.us.
Auburn, Sunday, July 12: Breakfast, 7:30-10:30 a.m., VFW Post 1603 Motorcycle Riders Group, 588 Minot Ave. $5. Benefits disabled veterans. FMI: 837-2666.

Durham, Sunday, July 12: Chief Worumbo Androscoggin River Race, 11 a.m., registration 9 a.m., Boat Launch, Route 136. $15 before July 6, $18 after. FMI: 783-3771 or www.androscogginlandtrust.org.

Lewiston, Sunday, July 12: Dance with music by Clary Hill, 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 150 East Ave. $8. FMI: 784-0389.

Lewiston, Sunday, July 12: The play “The Dastardky Doctor Devereaux”, 12:30 p.m., Franco-American Heritage Center, Oxford Street. Tickets: $10 each, $8 for a group of 4 or more. Can be purchased at the St. Mary’s Gift Shop, the Franco-American Heritage Center (at the door), or by phone at 777-8717 (reservations and credit car sales). Proceeds from the shows benefit the Marguerite d’Youville Fund for the Needy at St. Mary’s Health System. This fund assists patients, residents, employees, and persons connected with the health system who are in crisis.The funds provide for help with basic needs such as food, medications, transportation, etc., in a confidential manner.

Lewiston, Monday, July 13: All-ages Storytime, 6:30 p.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI:513-3133, jparis@ci.lewiston.me.us, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Monday, July 13: Art Fun, 10:30 a.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Space is limited, call the library to reserve a spot. FMI:513-3133, jparis@ci.lewiston.me.us, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Monday, July 13: Kids’ Cooking Club, 4 p.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 7 to 14. Attendance limited to 8, call to make a reservation. FMI:513-3133, jparis@ci.lewiston.me.us, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Monday, July 13: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 150 East Ave.
Auburn, Tuesday, July 14: Preschool Stories, 10 a.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640, www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Tuesday, July 14: Preschool Storytime, 10 a.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 2 1/2 to 5. FMI:513-3133, jparis@ci.lewiston.me.us, www.lplonline.org/kids.
Auburn, Wednesday, July 15: “American Classics” by the Auburn Community Band, 7 to 8:15 p.m., Festival Plaza, Main Street. Weather permitting. Free. Rain location at Hilton Garden Inn. Free parking in parking garage across the street. Bring lawn chairs. FMI: 333-6601 ext. 2108 or www.auburncommunityband.com.

Lewiston, Wednesday, July 15: Lewiston Public Library computer lab open to senior citizens looking to develop basic computer skills, 1 to 3 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Staffed by high school student volunteers. Sessions are free and no preregistration is required.

Auburn, Wednesday, July 15: Meeting of the Teen Anime Club, 3 p.m., Androscoggin Community Room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Free refreshments included.