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 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, Aug. 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, Aug. 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, Aug. 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, Aug. 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.  
Lewiston, Monday, Aug. 3: Kids’ Cooking Club, 4 p.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 7 to 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, Aug. 3: Art Fun, 10:30 a.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Space is limited, call the library or come in to reserve a spot. FMI: 513-3133, jparis@ci.lewiston.me.us, www.lplonline.org/kids.
Lewiston, Monday, Aug. 3: 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, Aug. 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.
Lewiston, Tuesday, Aug. 4: 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, Aug. 4: Farmer’s market, 2-6 p.m., Kennedy Park, downtown. Festivities by Lots to Gardens program from 3 to 5 p.m.
Auburn, Wednesday, Aug. 5: Teen Anime Club, 3 p.m., Androscoggin Community Room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Read, talk, draw, and watch anime films. Refreshments are served. All teens are welcome.
Auburn, Wednesday, Aug. 5: Auburn Community Band presents “Big Band and Dance Music,” 7 to 8:15 p.m., Festival Plaza, Main Street. Free. Weather permitting. Free parking in parking garage across the street. Bring lawn chairs. FMI: 333-6601 ext. 2108 or www.auburncommunityband.com.
Lewiston, Wednesday, Aug. 5: 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.
New Gloucester, Wednesday, Aug. 5: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Pineland Farms, 59 Pineland Dr.
Lewiston,Wednesday, Aug. 5: St. Mary’s farmer’s market, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Campus Avenue and Lafayette Street.
Casco, Thursday, Aug. 6: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-5 p.m., Point Sebago, 261 Point Sebago Road.
Lewiston, Thursday, Aug. 6: Central Maine Medical Center farmer’s market, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 60 High Street, main hallway.
Lewiston, Thursday, Aug. 6: Art Fun, 10:30 a.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Space is limited, call the library or come in to reserve a spot. FMI: 513-3133, jparis@ci.lewiston.me.us, www.lplonline.org/kids.
Auburn, Friday, Aug. 7: Great Falls farmer’s market, 2-6 p.m., Great Falls Arts Center, Academy and Main Streets.
Lewiston, Friday, Aug. 7: Baby time story time for ages up to 2 1/2 years, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 513-3133, jparis@ci.lewiston.me.us or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Lewiston, Friday, Aug. 7: Rainbow fish craft, 10:30 a.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. Free with admission. FMI: 782-1112 or toylibrary@toylibrarymaine.com.
Lewiston, Friday, Aug. 7: French Canadian dance party, 8-11 p.m., Callahan Hall, Library, 200 Lisbon St. $5, students $2. Music by Reveillons from Quebec with caller Jean-Francois Berthiaume. FMI: 513-3050.
Lisbon, Friday, Aug. 7: International supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., VFW Post 9459. $6, under 10 $3. FMI: 353-2152.
Sabattus, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 7-8: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dominican Convent, 61 Lisbon Road. Benefits Loaves & Fishes. FMI: Kathy 375-8399 or 212-7674.
Gray, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 8-9: Native American Pow Wow, throughout each day, Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. Regular admission. Native dancers, drummers, crafts, singers, traditional food booths. FMI: 657-4977 or www.mainewildlife.com.
New Gloucester, Saturday, Aug. 8: Shaker bake sale, 10 a.m. until sold out, Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Shaker Road, off Route 26. Features Shaker recipes.
Sabattus, Saturday, Aug. 8: Bean supper and dance, supper 5 p.m., Jacques Cartier Club, Wales Road. Supper $6, dance $5, both $10. Open to public. Music by The Golden Aces. FMI: 375-4850.
Auburn, Sunday, Aug. 9: Ethical Eating farmer’s market, 11 a.m. to noon, First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St. FMI: 783-0461 or uuauburn@myfairpoint.net.
Lewiston, Sunday, Aug. 9: Dance with music by Wild Horse, 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $8. FMI: 784-0389.
Auburn, Monday, Aug. 10: The Play’s the Thing, book discussion, 6:30 p.m., Conference Room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 2023.
Auburn, Monday, Aug. 10: Adult book discussion, 6:30 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Group will discuss certain theatrical spripts and novels. FMI: Sharon Hawkes 333-6640 ext. 2023.
Auburn, Monday, Aug. 10: American Red Cross Blood Drive, 1 to 6 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, 14 Great Falls Plaza.
Lewiston, Monday, Aug. 10: American Red Cross Blood Drive, 7 a.m to 1 p.m., St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center, Campus Avenue.
Lewiston, Monday, Aug. 10: Kid’s Cooking Club, 4 p.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 7-14. Attendance will be limited to 8, call to reserve your spot. FMI: 513-3133, jparis@ci.lewiston.me.us, www.lplonline.org/kids.
Lewiston, Monday, Aug. 10: Art Fun, 10:30 a.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Space is limited, call the library or come in to reserve a spot. FMI: 513-3133, jparis@ci.lewiston.me.us, www.lplonline.org/kids.
Lewiston, Monday, Aug. 10: 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 Spring, Monday, Aug. 10: Poland Spring  Summer Concert Series presents Gary Crocker, Maine Humorist, 7 p.m., doors open 6:30 p.m., All Soul’s Chapel. Cost: $7.50. All proceeds go to the preservation and restoration of the Chapel and the Maine State Building. FMI: 207-998-4142, www.polandspringps.org.