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
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: jparis@ci.lewiston.me.us, 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, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Maine Wildlife Park, Rte. 26. Sponsored by “Friends of the Maine Wildlife Park.” Turtle program times will start at 11 a.m., 12 noon, and 1 p.m. Admission to the park: free for ages 3 and under; $5 ages 5-12; $7 for adults, and $5 for seniors. Groups of 15 or more are $3.50 per person. FMI: 657-4977; www.mainewildlifepark.com or mefishwildlife.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, Saturday, July 25: Sirloin steak barbecue, 5-6 p.m., Legion Auxiliary Post 158.
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.
Minot, Saturday, July 25: Memorial scholarship fundraiser dinner, 5-8 p.m., Grange Hall, Routes 124 and 119. $10. Weekend getaway raffle. Benefits Kurt Theriault. FMI: 966-2233.
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.
New Gloucester, Saturday, July 25: Kindling Stone, the musical duo from Nashville, performance, 7 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Rte. 26. Mark Wingate’s and Chris Moore’s music shows the influence of many traditions that will be well represented in this third annual concert. Tickets: $15 each. FMI: 926-4597; www.shaker.lib.me.us.
Auburn, Sunday, July 26: Ethical Eating Farmer’s Market, 11 a.m. to noon, First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St. FMI: 783-0461, uuauburn@myfairpoint.net.
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, jparis@ci.lewiston.me.us, 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, jparis@ci.lewiston.me.us, 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, jparis@ci.lewiston.me.us, www.lplonline.org/kids.
Poland, Monday, July 27: Poland Spring Summer Concert, Act 5, doors open 6:30, concert 7 p.m., All Soul’s Chapel. Tickets: $7.50.Door prizes and refreshments after the concert. All proceeds go toward the preservation and restoration of the All Soul’s Chapel and The Maine State Building. FMI: 998-4142 or www.polandspringps.org.
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 toylibrary@toylibrarymaine.com.
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.
Lisbon, Friday, July 31: Baked or fried fish supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., VFW Post 9459. $6, under 10 $3. FMI: 353-2152.
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 sholt@auburnpubliclibrary.org.
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.
New Gloucester, Saturday, August 1: Hands on Workshop: Uses of basil, growing tips and harvesting for fresh and dried uses, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Rte. 26. Fee: $30. Pre-registration required. FMI: 926-4597, www.shaker.lib.me.us. 
New Gloucester, Saturday, August 1: Workshop: Learn how to make a #0 and #1 Shaker style oval box, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Rte. 26. Fee: $50, materials included. Pre-registration required. FMI: 926-4597, www.shaker.lib.me.us. 
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.
Auburn, Sunday, August 2: Public Breakfast, 7:30 to 10:30 a.m., VFW Post 1603 Motorcycle Riders Group, 588 Minot Ave. Cost: $5, includes coffee and juice. Benefit for Disabled Veterans. FMI: 837-2666.
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.
Auburn, Monday, August 3: Theater on the Library Lawn, 6:30 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Free. Indoors in case of rain. Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” will be performed by the Poland Players (one hour performance). FMI: Sharon Hawkes, APL, 333-6640 ext. 2020.  
Poland, Monday, August 3: Poland Spring Summer Concert, Gary Sredzienski, doors open 6:30, concert 7 p.m., All Soul’s Chapel. Tickets: $7.50.Door prizes and refreshments after the concert. All proceeds go toward the preservation and restoration of the All Soul’s Chapel and The Maine State Building. FMI: 998-4142 or www.polandspringps.org.