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
Lewiston area
Auburn, Wednesday, Aug. 26: Auburn Community Band “Greatest Hits”, 7-8:15 p.m., Festival Plaza, Main Street. Free. Rain location: Hilton Garden Inn. Free parking across the street. Bring chair. FMI: 333-6601 ext.2108 or www.auburncommunityband.com.
Lewiston, Wednesday, Aug. 26: Field trip, 8 a.m., Thorncrag Nature Sanctuary, Stanton Bird Club. FMI: stantonbirdclub.org or 933-2266.
Lewiston, Wednesday, Aug. 26: Tissue paper balloon craft, 10:30 a.m., The Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.
Winthrop, Thursday, Aug. 27: Blood Drive, 1-6 p.m., St. Francis Xavier Parish Hall on Rte 133. Form of Identification is required. FMI or to schedule an appointment: 1-800-GIVE LIFE.
Greene, Friday, Aug. 28: Singer/Songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Annmarie Smith performance, 2 to 7 p.m., Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. Free. FMI: 946-5311.
Lewiston, Friday, Aug. 28: Baby time story time for ages 0-2½, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 513-3133, [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Lisbon, Friday, Aug. 28: Shepherd pie supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., VFW Post 9459. $6, under 10 $3. FMI: 353-2153.
Sabattus, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 28-29: 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, Aug. 29: Maine custom wood sculpture with chain saw, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. Regular admission. Bring earplugs and camera. FMI: 657-4977 or www.mainewildlifepark.com.
Minot, Saturday, Aug. 29: Public Supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Minot Center Grange No. 266. Menu: roast pork, mashed potato, carrots, peas, applesauce, rolls, assorted cakes, coffee, tea, milk and punch. $7, $4 children under 12, free children 5 and under. Benefits the maintenance of the grange. FMI: Helen Clifford 782-4319.
New Gloucester, Saturday, Aug. 29: Children’s workshop: tin punch candle holder, 9 a.m. to noon, Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26. $30 for two children of all ages. Pre-registration required. FMI: 926-4597 or www.shaker.lib.me.us.
New Gloucester, Saturday, Aug. 29: Herbal ornament workshop, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26. $30. Pre-registration required. FMI: 926-4597 or www.shaker.lib.me.us.
New Gloucester, Saturday, Aug. 29: Sale and Demonstration of traditional crafts from 15 Native American artists, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26. Free. Open to public.
Lewiston, Sunday, Aug. 30: Dance, 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $8. FMI: 784-0389.
Mechanic Falls, Sunday, Aug. 30: Down East Country Music Association’s annual awards show, noon, Silver Spur, Route 121. Competitors $5, public $7, under 12 $2. Food bar, 50/50, raffles. FMI: Jackie 793-8884 or Lolalee 743-1829.
Poland Spring, Monday, Aug. 31: Poland Spring Summer Concert Series, Phil House and Kathy Haley, 7 p.m., All Soul’s Chapel. $7.50. Door’s open at 6:30. Door prizes and refreshments. All proceeds go toward the preservation and restoration of the All Soul’s Chapel and the Maine State Building. FMI: 998-4142 or www.polandsprings.org.
Lewiston, Monday, Aug. 31: Kids’ Cooking Club, 4 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 7 to 14. Space is limited. FMI and to reserve a spot call 513-3133.
Lewiston, Monday, Aug. 31: Storytimes, 6:30 – 7 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. All ages.
Mechanic Falls, Monday, Aug. 31: “It’s a Small, Small World” celebration at Dwinal Chapter No. 28, Order of the Eastern Star, supper 6:30 p.m., program 7:30 p.m., Masonic Hall. Free and open to public. FMI: Kathy Williamson 783-4872 or [email protected].
Auburn, Wednesday, Sept. 2: Teen Anime Club, 3 p.m., Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. All teens welcome. Refreshments served. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.
Sabattus, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 4-5: 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, Sept. 5: Landscaping for Wildlife with Skillin’s Greenhouses, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. Regular admission. FMI: 657-4977 or www.mainewildlifepark.com.
Gray, Saturday, Sept. 5: Bean supper, 5-6 p.m., American Legion, 15 Lewiston Road. $7, 5-11 $2.50, under 5 free. Benefits senior welfare.
Lisbon, Saturday, Sept. 5: Steak or chicken barbecue, noon to 2 p.m., VFW Post 9459. $10. FMI: 353-2153.
Pownal, Saturday, Sept. 5: 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, Sept. 6: Breakfast, 7:30-10:30 a.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $5. Benefits disabled veterans. Sponsored by Motorcycle Riders Group. FMI: 837-2666.
Auburn, Sunday, Sept. 6: Ethical Eating Farmer’s Market, 11 a.m. to noon, First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St. FMI: 783-0461 or [email protected].
Gray, Sunday, Sept. 6: National Grandparent’s Day, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. Free admission for grandparents accompanied by their grandchildren. FMI: 657-4977 or www.mainewildlifepark.com. 
Lewiston, Sunday, Sept. 6: Dance with music by Wild Horse, 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $8. FMI: 784-0389.
Buckfield, Monday, Sept. 7: American Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Municipal Center, 34 Turner St.