Lewiston area
Auburn, Tuesday, July 21: Preschool Stories, 10 a.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Preschoolers and their families. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 3, www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.
Auburn, Tuesday, July 21: Comic Book Drawing Workshop, 1 to 3 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Conducted by local comic book artist, Mike Jordan. Jordan will be instructing teens on how to draw facial expressions from the basic emotions to the more subtle via a fun but challenging series of exercises. Free. Advanced registration is required. Free refreshments wsill be served. Every teen who attends receives a chance to win the IPOD Touch. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 3, www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.
Lewiston, Tuesday, July 21: Craft: binoculars, 10:30 a.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. Free with admission. FMI: 782-1112 or [email protected].
Lewiston, Tuesday, July 21: Farmers market, 2-6 p.m., Kennedy Park. Live music. 
Lewiston, Tuesday, July 21: American Red Cross Blood Drive, 12 to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.
Lewiston, Tuesday, July 21: Preschool Storytime, 10 a.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 2 1/2 to 5. No pre-registration necessary. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.
Lewiston, Tuesday, July 21: People’s Festival, 7 p.m., B-Street Community Center, 57 Birch St. Family-friendly event. Live music, refreshments, outdoor showing of Neighbor by Neighbor: Mobilizing an Invisible Community in Lewiston. Sponsored by The Visible Community.
Lewiston, Tuesday, July 21: Showing of political thriller “The Take”, 6 p.m., IBEW 567 Union Hall, 238 Goddard Road. Sponsored by Western Maine Labor Council. FMI: Matt Schlobohm 786-0045.
Turner, Tuesday, July 21: American Red Cross Blood Drive, 2 to 7 p.m., Masonic Hall, Weston Street.
Auburn, Wednesday, July 22: Auburn Community Band: “Songs by Famous Composers”, 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.
Casco, Wednesday, July 22: Annual Appraisal Night, 5 to 8 p.m., Raymond Casco History Museum, 820 Roosevelt Trail. Harry Hepburn 111 of Heritage Antiques, Harrison will appraise your antiques, collectibles and vintage treasures for $5 per item. All proceeds will benefit the Raymond-Casco History Museum. FMI:  raymondcascohistory.org or call 627-4989.
Lewiston, Wednesday, July 22: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.
Lewiston, Wednesday, July 22: Computer lab for senior citizens, 1-3 p.m., Library, 200 Lisbon St. Free.
Auburn, Thursday, July 23: Juggling workshop for kids 9 and up, 9:15 a.m., Library Maggie Trafton Program Room, 49 Spring St. Pre-registration required at Children’s Services at 333-6640 ext. 3.
Auburn, Thursday, July 23: Banjo Dan and the Mid-nite Plowboys bluegrass/Americana concert, 12 noon, Festival Plaza, Main Street. Free. Rain location: Franco-American Heritage Center, Lewiston. FMI: 782-7228 or www.laarts.org.
Lewiston, Thursday, July 23: Art fun with Molly, 10:30 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Space limited. Reserve spot at 513-3133 or Library.
Lewiston, Thursday, July 23: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.
Auburn, Friday, July 24: Karaoke/Dance, 8 p.m. to midnight, American Legion #153, 71 S. Main St. With Jean Louis. FMI: 782-1118.
Lewiston, Friday, July 24: Babytime Storytime, 10 a.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 0 – 2 1/2. No pre-registration necessary. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.
Lewiston, Friday, July 24: Fabricating Art featuring Suzan Wachs Katzir, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., L/A Arts Gallery 5, 49 Lisbon St. Free, open to the public. FMI: 782-7228, www.laarts.org.
Sabattus, Friday and Saturday, July 24 and 25: Garage Sale to benefit Loaves & Fishes, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dominican Convent, 61 Lisbon Rd. FMI: Kathy 375-8399 or 212-7674.
Gray, Saturday, July 25: Maine’s Native Turtles display, 11 a.m., 12 noon and 1 p.m., Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. Regular admission. FMI: 657-4977 or www.maine.wildlifepark.com.
Gray, Saturday, July 25: Bean supper, 5 p.m., First Congregational Church, Route 115. $7, under 12 $3. Handicap accessible. FMI: 657-4279, day of supper 657-3279.
Lisbon Falls, Saturday, July 25: Bean and ham supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Methodist Church, School Street. $6, ages 6-12 $3, 5 and under free.
Litchfield, Saturday, July 25: Lawn sale, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Leo’s Church. Benefits local non-profit groups.
New Gloucester, Saturday, July 25: Musical duo Kindling Stone, 7 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village Meetinghouse, Route 26. $15. Reservations required. FMI: 926-4597.
Auburn, Sunday, July 26: Ethical Eating Farmer’s Market, 11 a.m. to noon, First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St. FMI: 783-0461, [email protected].
Lewiston, Sunday, July 26: Knights of Columbus Singles Dance, 7 p.m., KC Hall, 150 East Ave. For singles and couples, age 21 and over. Cost: $8. FMI: 784-0389. 
Auburn, Monday, July 27: Theater on the Library Lawn, 6:30 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Indoors in case of rain. FMI: Sharon Hawkes 33-6640 ext. 2020. 
Auburn, Monday, July 27: Book Discussion, 6:30 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. For adults. Discussion will be on an American play read by the group. Group will also meet on August 10. FMI: Sharon Hawkes 333-6640 ext. 2023.
Lewiston, Monday, July 27: American Red Cross Blood Drive, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St. 
Lewiston, Monday, July 27: Kid’s Cooking Club, 4 p.m., Lewiston Pubilc Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 7-14. Children may sign up by calling the Children’s department, but attendance will be limited to 8. FMI: 513-3133, [email protected], www.lplonline.org/kids. 
Lewiston, Monday, July 27: Art Fun, 10:30 a.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Space is limited, call the library at 513-3133 or come in to reserve a spot. FMI: 513-3133, [email protected], www.lplonline.org/kids.
Lewiston, Monday, July 27: All-ages Storytime, 6:30 p.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. No pre-registration necessary. FMI: 513-3133, [email protected], www.lplonline.org/kids.
Auburn, Tuesday, July 28: Preschool Stories, 10 a.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 3, www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.
Freeport, Tuesday, July 28: American Red Cross Blood Drive, 1 to 6 p.m., Freeport Community Center, 53 Depot St.
Lewiston, Tuesday, July 28: Preschool Storytime, 10 a.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 2 1/2 to 5. No pre-registration necessary.
Lewiston, Tuesday, July 28: American Red Cross Blood Drive, 12 to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.
Lewiston, Tuesday, July 28: Craft: rock painting, 10:30 a.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. Free with admission. FMI: 782-1112 or [email protected].
Auburn, Wednesday, July 29: “It’s Show Time” by the Auburn Community Band, 7-8:15 p.m., Festival Plaza, Main Street. Free. Free parking in garage across the street. Rain location: Hilton Garden Inn. Bring chair. FMI: 333-6601 ext. 2108 or www.auburncommunityband.com.
Lewiston, Wednesday, July 29: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.
Lewiston, Wednesday, July 29: Computer lab for senior citizens, 1-3 p.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Free. No preregistration required. 
Auburn, Thursday, July 30: Yo-yo whiz Brett Outchcunis, 10 a.m., Library, Maggie Trafton Program Room.  49 Spring St. Best for 8 years and up. Free. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 3 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.
Lewiston, Thursday, July 30: Story and Art Fun with Molly, 10:30 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Space limited. Call 513-3133 or visit library to reserve spot.
Lewiston, Thursday, July 30: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.
Lewiston, Friday, July 31: Baby time story time for ages 0-2 1/2, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Sabattus, Friday and Saturday, July 31-Aug. 1: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dominican Convent, 61 Lisbon Road. Benefits Loaves & Fishes. FMI: Kathy 375-8399 or 212-7674.
Auburn, Saturday, Aug. 1:  Recycled magazine bowl craft workshop for teens, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Library, 49 Spring St. Free. Pre-registration required. FMI: Sally Holt 333-6640 ext. 4 or [email protected].
Gray, Saturday, Aug. 1: Chainsaw art with Ron Carlson, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. Regular admission. Bring earplugs and cameras. FMI: 657-4977 or www.mainewildlifepark.com.
Gray, Saturday, Aug. 1: Bean supper, 5-6 p.m., American Legion, 15 Lewiston Road. $7, ages 5-11 $2.50, under 5 free. Presentation by and fundraiser for Maine Wildlife Park.
Lewiston, Saturday, Aug. 1: Dance with music by Steve and The Good Old Boys, 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $8. FMI: 784-0389.
Lewiston, Sunday, Aug. 2: Benefit dinner for Rachel Metivier, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Elks Lodge, Lisbon Street. $10. Raffles $1 or 6 for $5. FMI: Lacy 212-0647, Sonia 713-6508 or Jesse 577-5742.
Litchfield, Sunday, Aug. 2: Country Sunday, 1-6 p.m., doors open at noon, Sportsman’s Club, Hallowell Road. $7, DECMA members $5, under 10 free. Raffles, door prizes and 50/50. Buffet available. Sponsored by Down East Country Music Association. FMI: Gary Leet 377-8035 or Connie Fletcher 737-0920.
Pownal, Saturday, Aug. 1: Bean supper, 4:30-6 p.m., North Pownal United Methodist Church, 851 Lawrence Road. $6, children $3, under 3 free. Handicap accessible. FMI: Nancy 688-4481 or Karen 829-5470.