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, May 18: Pre-school story time, 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Ages 3-5. FMI: 333-6640.

Auburn, Wednesday, May 18: Teen anime club, 3-4 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640.

Buckfield, Wednesday, May 18: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Masonic Lodge, 5 High St.

Lewiston, Wednesday, May 18: Brazilian stories and music, 6 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Free. All are welcome. FMI: 513-3133.

Lewiston, Wednesday, May 18: French sing-along, 1:15-2:15 p.m., USM L-A College, Room 170, 51 Westminster St. Sponsored by Franco-American Collection. FMI: 753-6545.

Poland, Wednesday, May 18: Program on Summit Spring Hotel, 7 p.m., District 22 School House, Route 26. Meeting, refreshments. Sponsored by Historical Society.

Auburn, Thursday, May 19: Author visit: “Battling Bipolar Disorder, a Memoir” with Christina Solak-Goodwin, 12-1 p.m., Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. Book sale and signing. Bring lunch or order. FMI: 333-6640.

Auburn, Thursday, May 19: Author Nancy Prince, 6-7 p.m., Library, Maggie Trafton Program Room, 49 Spring St. Ages 5-10. Book sale and signing. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 3.

Auburn, Thursday, May 19: Book discussion: “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo”, 6-7 p.m., Library, Prime Time space. FMI: 333-6640.

Lewiston, Thursday, May 19: Kids Clothes Closet, 11 a.m. to noon, The Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Lewiston, Thursday, May 19: Cooking Club for ages 7-14, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Sponsored by Lots to Gardens. Sign up and FMI: 513-3133.

Mechanic Falls, Thursday, May 19: “Maine in the Civil War” by WCSH’s Bill Green, 7 p.m., Historical Society, 64 Elm St. Donations welcome. FMI: 345-3134.

New Gloucester, Thursday, May 19: Presentation on researching the history of your home or family, 7 p.m., Meetinghouse, Route 231, next to Town Hall. Refreshments. Sponsored by Historical Society. FMI: 926-3188.

Sabattus, Thursday, May 19: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dominican Convent, 61 Lisbon Road. Benefits Loaves & Fishes. FMI: Ellie 375-4747.

Auburn, Friday, May 20: Teen Open Mic Night, 6-8 p.m., Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. Free. Donation of canned food item. Performers sign up at 5:30 p.m. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 4 or sholt@auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Friday, May 20: “Checkered Floors”, 8 p.m., First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St. $10. Pre-show Somali dinner, 6:30 p.m., $10. Dinner reservations: 783-0461. FMI: www.checkeredfloors.com.

Auburn, Friday, May 20: Giant lawn sale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., 110 Lake St. Benefits Relay For Life Team Flutter Away.

Durham, Friday, May 20: Friday night fish fry, 5:30-7 p.m., Amvet Post 13, 1049 Royalsborough Road, Route 136. $10, under 7 $5. Haddock: fried, baked, chowder. Children’s menu. FMI: 713-7711.

Lewiston, Friday, May 20: Babytime story time, 10:30 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 513-3133.

Lewiston, Friday, May 20: Concert by The Calderwood Consort, 7:30 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, 247 Bates St. $10. Benefits The Center for Wisdom’s Women. FMI: 513-3922 or www.wisdomswomen.org.

Lisbon, Friday, May 20: Taco supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., VFW Auxiliary. $6. Meeting at 7 p.m.

Mechanic Falls, Friday, May 20: Texas hold’em tournament, 6 p.m., Legion Hall, Elm St. $30.

Sabattus, Friday, May 20: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dominican Convent, 61 Lisbon Road. Benefits Loaves & Fishes. FMI: Ellie 375-4747.

Turner, Friday, May 20: Ham supper, 4:30-6:30 p.m., GAR Hall, Route 219. Donations benefit Union Presbyterian Church. Quilt auction.

Auburn, Saturday, May 21: Rummage and bake sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., American Legion Post 153, 71 South Main St. Donations of clothing and accessories can be dropped off May 16-19.

Auburn, Saturday, May 21: Yard sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 164 Bennett Ave. Sponsored by Fish’n for a Cure team. FMI: Rhyanna grovin65@aol.com.

Auburn, Saturday, May 21: Story time for ages 2-6, 9:30 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640.

Auburn, Saturday, May 21: Sprouts program for 0-24 months, 10:30-10:50 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 333-6640.

Auburn, Saturday, May 21: Bean and American chop suey supper, 4:30-5:30 p.m., St. Louis Church basement, Third Street. $6, 12 and under $3. Sponsored by Andy Valley Knights of Columbus Council 8742.

Auburn, Saturday, May 21: “Checkered Floors”, 8 p.m., First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St. $10. Pre-show Somali dinner, 6:30 p.m., $10. Dinner reservations: 783-0461. FMI: www.checkeredfloors.com.

Auburn, Saturday, May 21: Giant lawn sale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., 110 Lake St. Benefits Relay For Life Team Flutter Away.

Bowdoinham, Saturday, May 21: Contradance, 8-11 p.m., Town Hall, 3 School St. $9. Beginners workshop 7:30. FMI: 666-3090 or 666-3709.

Buckfield, Saturday, May 21: Indoor yard sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Masonic Lodge. Name your price. Lunch. Benefits Evening Star Lodge building fund.

Leeds, Saturday, May 21: Baked bean and casserole supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Leeds Community Church, 123 Church Hill Rd. Adults $6.50, ages 5-12 $3. Benefits Leeds Church Maintenance Fund. FMI: 524-7151.

Lewiston, Saturday, May 21: Kitten shower, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Greater Androscoggin Humane Society, 55 Strawberry Ave. Donate food, litter, litter boxes, blankets, toys. FMI: 783-2311 or www.gahumane.org.

Lewiston, Saturday, May 21: Inter-generational play date, 9:30-11:30 a.m., St. Mary’s d’Youville Pavilion, 102 Campus Ave, first floor gym. FMI: Julie 777-4250.

Lewiston, Saturday, May 21: Spring brunch, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Marco’s Restaurant, 12 Mollison Way. Adults $15, children under 12 $12. Sponsored by Community Credit Union.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, May 21: Plant and bake sale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., United Methodist Church, 14 School St.

Mechanic Falls, Saturday, May 21: Open house, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Historical Society, 64 Elm St. FMI: 345-3134.

Monmouth, Saturday, May 21: Spaghetti and meatball supper, 4-6 p.m., Fish and Game Club, Route 202. Free. Sponsored by North Monmouth Food Bank.

Monmouth, Saturday, May 21: Half-price indoor yard sale, 9 a.m. to noon, East Monmouth Church Vestry, Route 135.

New Gloucester, Saturday, May 21: Bean supper, 5-6 p.m., Amvets Post #6.

Poland, Saturday, May 21: Yard and bake sale, 238 Dunn Rd. Sponsored by Team Countryside. FMI: 330-1909.

Sabattus, Saturday, May 21: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 762 Sabattus Road. Benefits Loaves & Fishes. FMI: Ellie 375-4747.

Turner, Saturday, May 21: Magic show by Lyn Dillies, 2 and 7 p.m., Leavitt Area High School, Lower Street. $10. Benefits Heidi Conn. Tickets at LAHS, Edward Little High School, Schrep’s corner store, Play It Again Sports. FMI: 225-3533 or 333-6660.

Wales, Saturday, May 21: Turkey supper, 5-6 p.m., Youth Center, Route 132. Sponsored by Presbyterian Women. FMI: Alice 375-8382 or Marilyn 375-6604.

Auburn, Sunday, May 22: Yard sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 164 Bennett Ave. Sponsored by Fish’n for a Cure team. FMI: Rhyanna grovin65@aol.com.

Auburn, Sunday, May 22: “Checkered Floors”, 1 p.m., First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St. $10. Pre-show Somali lunch, 11:30 a.m., $10. Lunch reservations: 783-0461. FMI: www.checkeredfloors.com.

Lewiston, Sunday, May 22: Kitten shower, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Greater Androscoggin Humane Society, 55 Strawberry Ave. Donate food, litter, litter boxes, blankets, toys. FMI: 783-2311 or www.gahumane.org.

Lewiston, Sunday, May 22: Dance with music by Patio Cowboys, 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $9. Doors open at 6. FMI: 784-0389.

Lewiston, Sunday, May 22: Concert and sing-along with Josee Vachon, 2 p.m., UMS L-A College, Room 170, 51 Westminster St. Free. FMI: 753-6545.

Sabattus, Sunday, May 22: Garage sale, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 762 Sabattus Road. Benefits Loaves & Fishes. FMI: Ellie 375-4747.

Auburn, Monday, May 23: Visit with Safe Voices Community Educator, 3-4 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Free. FMI: 333-6640.

Auburn, Monday, May 23: Sweet peas, 10:30-11 a.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Free. FMI: 333-6640.

Gray, Monday, May 23: American Red Cross blood drive, 2-7 p.m., Newbegin Center, 22 Main St.

Lewiston, Monday, May 23: All-ages story time, 6 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133.

Lewiston, Tuesday, May 24: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 513-3133.

Lewiston, Tuesday, May 24: Kids Clothes Closet, 11 a.m. to noon, The Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Lewiston, Tuesday, May 24: Read to a Dog, 4:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Reserve a spot at 513-3133.

Auburn, Wednesday, May 25: Pre-school story time, 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Ages 3-5. FMI: 333-6640.

Auburn, Wednesday, May 25: Live music hour with Neil James, 12-1 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Free. FMI: 333-6640.

New Gloucester, Wednesday, May 25: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Pineland Farms, 16 Pineland Drive.

Readfield, Wednesday, May 25: American Red Cross blood drive, 12:30-6 p.m., Maranacook Middle School, 2100 Millard Harrison Drive.

Lewiston, Thursday, May 26: Cooking club for ages 7-14, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Sign up at 513-3133.

Lewiston, Thursday, May 26: Kids Clothes Closet, 11 a.m. to noon, The Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Lewiston, Thursday, May 26: French language story time, 6 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133.

Monmouth, Thursday, May 26: Plant sale/art show/book fair, 4-6 p.m., Henry L. Cottrell School.

Sabattus, Thursday, May 26: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dominican Convent, 61 Lisbon Road. Benefits Loaves & Fishes. FMI: Ellie 375-4747.

Auburn, Friday, May 27: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 15 Rafnell St. Benefits Relay For Life Team Stowe-Davis.

Greene, Friday, May 27: Concert by Mac McHale and Carolyn Hutton, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Rd. Free. FMI: 946-5311 or www.sawyer-foundation.com.

Lewiston, Friday, May 27: Babytime, 10:30 a.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Lisbon, Friday, May 27: Mac & cheese and hot dog supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., VFW Post 9459. $6.

New Gloucester, Friday, May 27: Opening of Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, 10 a.m., Rte. 26. FMI: 926-4597 or www.shaker.lib.me.us.

Sabattus, Friday, May 27: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dominican Convent, 61 Lisbon Road. Benefits Loaves & Fishes. FMI: Ellie 375-4747.

Auburn, Saturday, May 28: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 15 Rafnell St. Benefits Relay For Life Team Stowe-Davis.

Auburn, Saturday, May 28: Sprouts, 10:30-10:50 a.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Infants up to 24 months. FMI: 333-6640.

Auburn, Saturday, May 28: Baked bean and American chop suey supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Sixth Street Congregational Church, 109 Sixth St. Adults $5, ages 6-12 $3, 5 and under free. Takeout available. FMI: 782-7517.

Gray, Saturday, May 28: Baked bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m., First Congregational Church, Rte. 115. Adults $7, children under 12 $3. Handicap accessible. FMI: 657-4279 or (day of supper) 657-3279.

Lewiston, Saturday, May 28: Intergenerational play date, 9:30-11:30 a.m., St. Mary’s d’Youville Pavilion, 102 Campus Ave. FMI: 777-4250.

Lisbon, Saturday, May 28: BBQ steak or chicken supper, 12 p.m., VFW Post 9459. $10. Call for tickets. FMI: 353-2152.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, May 28: Home baked bean and ham supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Lisbon Methodist Church, School St. Adults $7, ages 6-12 $3, ages 5 and under free. Sponsored by the Methodist Women. FMI: 353-8951.

Sabattus, Saturday, May 28: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Dominican Convent, 61 Lisbon Rd. Benefits Loaves & Fishes. FMI: 375-4747.

Sabattus, Saturday, May 28: Baked bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m., Jacques Cartier Club, Wales Rd. $6. No dance. Open to the public. FMI: 375-4850.

Turner, Saturday, May 28: Hartford Community Church yard sale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Goodwin Well Drilling, Rte. 4. Rain or shine.

Lewiston, Sunday, May 29: Dance with music by Murky Water, 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $9. Ages 21 and up. Doors open at 6 p.m. FMI: 784-0389.

Sabattus, Sunday, May 29: Garage sale, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 762 Sabattus Rd. FMI: 375-4747.

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