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, Friday, July 2: Dance/Karaoke with Paul Hersey, 7-11 p.m., Williams J Rogers American Legion #153, 71 South Main St. Free. FMI: 782-1118.

Lisbon, Friday, July 2: Fish fry supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., VFW Post 9459. $6.

Lewiston, Friday, July 2: Author Dyke Hendrickson to speak at thte Franco-American Heritage Center about his new book, “Franco-Americans of Maine,” 11:30 a.m., featuring dozens of photos taken in Lewiston since the turn of the century. No charge.

Poland, Friday, July 2: Dinner dance with music by Vintage, 8 p.m., Poland Spring Resort. $9. FMI: 998-4351.

Sabattus, Friday and Saturday, July 2-3: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dominican Convent, 61 Lisbon Road. Benefits Loaves & Fishes. FMI: Sister Lucille 375-8399.

Auburn, Saturday, July 3: Karaoke/Dance with Jean Louis, 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.,Williams J Rogers American Legion #153, 71 South Main St. Free. FMI: 781-1118.

Buckfield, Saturday, July 3: Yard sale, 10 a.m., Legion Hall, Route 140. Food and plants. Benefits Legion Post 58 and Auxiliary. FMI: 336-2611.

Gray, Saturday, July 3: Bean and chop suey supper, 5-6 p.m., American Legion, 15 Lewiston Road. $7, 5-11 $2.50, under 5 free.

Lewiston, Saturday, July 3: Festival celebrating African diversity, noon to 10 p.m., Courthouse Square, Lisbon Street, African marketplace featuring food, arts, clothing and other ethnic products, free dance demonstrations from 4 to 7 p.m. and free live music from 7 to 10 p.m.

Pownal, Saturday, July 3: Bean supper, 4:30-6 p.m., North Pownal United Methodist Church, 871 Lawrence Road. $6, 3-11 $3, under 3 free. Handicap accessible. FMI: Caron 688-4101 or Karen 829-5470.

Freeport, Sunday, July 4: Blueberry pancake and sausage breakfast, 7-10 a.m., St. Jude Church, Main and School streets. $4 small order, $5 large order. FMI: 846-5584.

Lewiston, Sunday, July 4: Barbecue for those in need, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Hope Haven Gospel Mission, 209 Lincoln St. Delivery to shut-ins: 783-6086.

New Gloucester, Sunday, July 4: Barbecue and live music, 12-1 p.m., Community Market, Amvet parking lot, Route 100. FMI: 926-5919 or www.newgloucestergardens.com.

Turner, Sunday, July 4: Festival on the Green, 5-K Race, with parade, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., parade 10 a.m., The Green near Turner Public Library. Book Sale, Library and Historical Museum Open Houses. Benefits Turner Public Library and participating community non-profits.

Turner, Sunday and Monday, July 4-5: Book sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Public Library. FMI: 212-7872 or www.turnerpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Tuesday, July 6: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., Children’s Room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. cost 50 cents. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Tuesday, July 6: Classic Film Series: The Band Wagon, 2-4 p.m., Androscoggin Community Room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St.FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Wednesday, July 7: Teen Anime Club, 3-4 p.m., Androscoggin Community Room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. All are welcome. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Wednesday, July 7: Auburn Community Band presents “An Evening of Patriotic Music,” 7-8:15 p.m., Festival Plaza, Main Street. Weather permitting. Free. Rain location, Hilton Garden Inn. Bring lawn chairs. FMI: 333-6601 ext 2108 or www.auburcommunityband.com.

Bowdoin, Wednesday, July 7: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., FHC Inc., 1201 Main St.

Casco, Wednesday, July 7: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-7 p.m., Community Center, 940 Meadow Road.

Auburn, Thursday, July 8: American Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Auburn Mall, 550 Center St.

Auburn, Thursday, July 8: Family movie: “Finding Nemo”, 1-3 p.m., Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. Free. Refreshments. Children must be accompanied by adult. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 3.

Lewiston, Thursday, July 8: Summer Craft: Jelly Fish, 10-11 a.m., Advocates for Children, 57 Birch St.  FMI: www.advocatesforchildren.net or 783-3990.

Lewiston, Friday, July 9: Contra Dance with Perpetual E-Motion, 8-11 p.m., Callahan Hall, Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. $5, $2 students. FMI: 782-0386 or 513-3133.

Lisbon Falls, Friday, July 9: Book sale, 4-8 p.m., MTM Rec. Center, School Street. Sponsored by Friends of the Lisbon Library. FMI: 353-6564.

Poland, Friday, July 9: Dinner dance, 8 p.m., Poland Spring Resort. Music by VINTAGE. $9. FMI: 998-4351.

Sabattus, Friday, July 9: Garage sale to benefit Loaves & Fishes, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Dominican Convent, 61 Lisbon Rd. FMI: Sister Lucille 375-8399.

Lewiston, Saturday, July 10: Bottle drive, 9 a.m. to noon, Rooper’s, 794 Sabattus St. Benefits Lewiston High School cheerleaders.

Lewiston, Saturday, July 10: Dance with music by Steve & The Good Old Boys, 7-11 p.m., Knights of Columbus hall, 150 East Ave. $8. Doors open at 6 p.m. FMI: 784-0389.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, July 10: Book sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., MTM Rec. Center, School Street. Sponsored by Friends of the Lisbon Library. FMI: 353-6564.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, July 10: Bake sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Maine Art Studio parking lot, 51 Main St. Benefits Holy Trinity Church.

New Gloucester, Saturday, July 10: R & R Spinners demonstration, 10 a.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26. FMI: 926-4597 or www.shaker.lib.me.us.

New Gloucester, Saturday, July 10: Nature hike, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26. $5, children $2, under 6 free. FMI: 926-4597 or www.shaker.lib.me.us. 

Sabattus, Saturday, July 10: Garage sale to benefit Loaves & Fishes, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Dominican Convent, 61 Lisbon Rd. FMI: Sister Lucille 375-8399.

Turner, Sunday, July 11: Kora Shrine Car Show and Fly, gates open at 8 a.m., Twitchell’s Airport, Route 4. $5. Registration 6 a.m. Chicken barbecue and live music 6 p.m. Benefits Kora Shrine Center. FMI: 782-6831 or www.korashriners.org.

Lewiston, Monday, July 12: American Red Cross Blood Drive, 1-6 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 150 East Ave.

Auburn, Tuesday, July 13: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Wednesday, July 14: Teen gaming, 3-4 p.m., Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Wednesday, July 14: Auburn Community Band: “Music of Famous Musicians”, 7-8:15 p.m., Festival Plaza, Main Street. Free. Bring chair. Rain location: Hilton Garden Inn. FMI: 333-6601 ext 2108 or www.auburncommunityband.com.