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

Lewiston, Friday, July 30: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 2 1/2 – 5. FMI: 513-3133 or lplonline.org.

Lisbon, Friday, July 30: Bratwurst and beans, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Lisbon VFW Post 9459. $6. FMI: 353-2152.

Poland, Friday, July 30: Dinner dance, 8 p.m., Poland Spring Resort. Music by VINTAGE. $9. FMI: 998-4351.

Sabattus, Friday and Saturday, July 30-31: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dominican Convent, 61 Lisbon Road. FMI: Sister Lucille 375-8399.

Auburn, Saturday, July 31: Spaghetti supper, 4-8:30 p.m., Masonic Temple, 1021 Turner St. $10, children/seniors $5, under 5 free. Music, 50/50. Benefits Joshua Kennedy. FMI: [email protected]

Auburn, Saturday, July 31: “Aesop’s Fables Redux”, 7 p.m., First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St. $5, family $15. FMI: 783-0461.

New Gloucester, Saturday, July 31: Flea market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Amvet Hall, Route 100. Tables $15. FMI: Joyce 926-4079 or Pat 926-4232.

Auburn, Saturday, July 31: Karaoke/Dance with Jean Louis, 8 p.m. to 12 a.m., Williams J Rogers American Legion #153, 71 South Main St. Free. FMI: 782-1118.

Wayne, Saturday, July 31: Farmers’ market, 8:30-11 a.m., on the Green, next to Post Office, Main Street. FMI: waynefarmersmarket.weebly.com.

Winthrop, Saturday, July 31: Ye Olde Country fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Congregational Church. Baked goods, raffle, silent auction, luncheon.

Auburn, Sunday, Aug. 1: “Aesop’s Fables Redux”, 2 p.m., First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St. $5, family $15. FMI: 783-0461.

Lewiston, Sunday, Aug. 1: Dance with music by Crossin Mason Dixon, 7-11 p.m., Knights of Columbus hall, 150 East Ave. $8. Doors open at 6 p.m. FMI: 784-0389.

New Gloucester, Sunday, Aug. 1: Nutrition and healthy lifestyle discussion, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Community Market, Amvet parking lot, Route 100. FMI: 926-5919 or www.newgloucestergardens.com.

Lewiston, Monday, Aug. 2: All-ages story time, 6 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Aug. 3: Babytime storytime, 10:30 a.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 0-2. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Aug. 3: Lewiston Farmers’ Market, 2-6 p.m., Kennedy Park. FMI: 513-3844 or [email protected].

Livermore, Tuesday and Thursday, Aug. 3 and 5: Living History Tours, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Washburn-Norlands Living History Center, 290 Norlands Road. $10, under 12 $6, family $25. Benefits educational programs. FMI: www.norlands.org or 897-4366.

Auburn, Wednesday, Aug. 4: Auburn Community Band presents “Let’s Dance,” 7-8:15 p.m., Festival Plaza, Main Street. Rain location at Hilton Garden Inn. Free. FMI: 333-6601 ext. 2180 or www.auburncommunityband.com.

Auburn, Wednesday, Aug. 4: Teen Anime Club, 3-4 p.m., Androscoggin Community Room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Aug. 4: American Red Cross blood drive, 7 a.m. to 12 p.m., St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center, 95 Campus Ave.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Aug. 4: St. Mary’s Market, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., corner of Campus and LaFayette. FMI: 513-3844 or [email protected].

New Gloucester, Wednesday, Aug. 4: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Pineland Farms, 59 Pineland Drive.

Auburn, Thursday, Aug. 5: Family Storytelling Fun, 10-11 a.m., Androscoggin Community Room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Free. FMI: 333-6640 ext 3. or auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Thursday, Aug. 5: Teen movie series, “Stand by Me,” 3-5 p.m., Androscoggin Community Room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Free. Sponsored by P&G Fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation. FMI: 333-6640 or auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Thursday, Aug. 5: Children’s craft: blueberry painting, 10-11 a.m., Advocates for Children Parent Resource Center, 57 Birch St. FMI: 783-3990 or www.advocatesforchildren.net.

Lewiston, Thursday, Aug. 5: Kids’ cooking club for ages 7-14, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Sponsored by Lots to Gardens. Sign up at 513-3133.

Auburn, Friday, Aug. 6: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, 14 Great Falls Plaza.

Durham, Friday, Aug. 6: Friday Night Fish Fry, 5:30-7 p.m., Amvet Post 13, 1049 Royalsborough Road, Route 136. $10, under 7 $5. Haddock: fried, baked and chowder. Children’s menu available.

Greene, Friday, Aug. 6: Concert by bluegrass band “Evergreen”, 2 and 7 p.m., Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. Free. FMI: 946-5311 or www.sawyer-foundation.com.

Lewiston, Friday, Aug. 6: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 2 1/2 to 5. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Sabattus, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 6-7: Garage Sale to benefit Loaves & Fishes, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dominican Convent, 61 Lisbon Rd. FMI: Sister Lucille at 375-8399.

Gray, Saturday, Aug. 7: Chicken barbecue dinner, noon until sold out, Fire Station, 125 Shaker Road, Route 26. Eat in or take out. Tours of station and emergency vehicles.

Gray, Saturday, Aug. 7: Bean supper, 5-6 p.m., American Legion, 15 Lewiston Road. $7, 5-11 $2.50, under 5 free.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Aug. 7:  Historical Society yard sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Town Hall parking lot, 385 Intervale Road, Route 231.

Pownal, Saturday, Aug. 7: Bean supper, 4:30-6 p.m., United Methodist Church, 871 Lawrence Road. $6, 3-11 $3, under 3 free. Handicap accessible. FMI: Caron 688-4101 or Karen 829-5470.

Wayne, Saturday, Aug. 7: Farmers’ market, 8:30-11 a.m., Town Green, next to Post Office. Music and children’s activities. FMI: waynefarmersmarket.weebly.com.

Lewiston, Sunday, Aug. 8: Dance with music by Murkey Water, 7-11 p.m., Knights of Columbus hall, 150 East Ave. $8. Doors open at 6 p.m. FMI: 784-0389.

Lewiston, Monday, Aug. 9: All-ages storytime, 6 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or lplonline.org.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Aug. 10: Story time for ages 0-2 1/2, 10:30 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Aug. 10: Farmers’ market, 2-6 p.m., Kennedy Park. FMI: 513-3844 or [email protected].

Lisbon Falls, Tuesday, Aug. 10: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Dunkin Donuts, 583 Lisbon Road.

Auburn, Wednesday, Aug. 11: Teen Gaming, 3-4 p.m., Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St.

Auburn, Wednesday, Aug. 11: Auburn Community Band: “Famous Musical Groups”, 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.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Aug. 11: Farmers’ market, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., corner of Campus Avenue and LaFayette Street. FMI: 513-3844 or [email protected].