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, Thursday, June 2: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Roy’s Hamburger’s & Golf Center, 2514 Turner Rd.

Lewiston, Thursday, June 2: Kids Clothes Closet, 11 a.m. to noon, The Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Lewiston, Thursday, June 2: Cooking club for ages 7-14, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Sign up at 513-3133.

Sabattus, Thursday and Friday, June 2 and 3: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dominican Convent, 61 Lisbon Road. Benefits Loaves & Fishes. FMI: Ellie 375-4747.

Auburn, Friday, June 3: Cruiz Nite, 5:30-8 p.m., Rolly’s Diner parking lot, Mill Street. Music, door prizes. Weather permitting. Sponsored by United New Auburn Association. FMI: 577-2694 or 786-9116.

Auburn, Friday, June 3: Turkey supper, 5-6 p.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $7, under 10 $3. Sponsored by Ladies Auxiliary. FMI: 782-2856.

Durham, Friday, June 3: Friday night fish fry, 5:30-7 p.m., Amvet Post 13, 1049 Royalsborough Road, Route 136. $10, under 7 $5. Children’s menu. FMI: 713-7711.

Hebron, Friday, June 3: Country Music Jamboree, 7-11 p.m., Hebron Pines Campground, Route 124. $7 day pass. FMI: Lorri 966-2771.

Lewiston, Friday, June 3: Story time for ages 0-2 1/2, 10:30 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133.

Auburn, Saturday, June 4: Kick-A-Thon, 9 a.m., Phoenix Academy of Martial Arts. Benefits Japan tsunami victims. Mail donations to 56 Pride Road, Auburn. Make checks payable to Red Cross with “Japan” in memo.

Auburn, Saturday, June 4: Dance/karaoke with Jean Louis, 8 p.m. to midnight, William J. Rogers American Legion #153, 71 South Main St. No charge. Guests welcome. FMI: 782-1118.

Auburn, Saturday, June 4: Sprouts program for ages 0-24 months, 10:30-10:50 a.m., Library, Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640.

Auburn, Saturday, June 4: Train safety program, 10 a.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Free. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 3 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Gray, Saturday, June 4: Public supper, 5-6 p.m., American Legion, 15 Lewiston Rd. Adults $7, children under 12 $2.50, under 5 free. Benefits veterans and their families.

Hebron, Saturday, June 4: Country Music Jamboree, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., Hebron Pines Campground, Route 124. $7 day pass. Supper $6. FMI: Lorri 966-2771.

Lewiston, Saturday, June 4: Inter-generational play date, 9:30-11:30 a.m., St. Mary’s d’Youville Pavilion, 102 Campus Ave., first floor gym. FMI: 777-4250 or [email protected].

Litchfield, Saturday, June 4: Bean supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Sportsmen’s Club. $7, 12 and under $4.

Mechanic Falls, Saturday and Sunday, June 4-5: Horse Progress Days, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Harvest Hill Farms, Route 26. Free. Wagon rides, blacksmith demonstrations, petting barn. Sponsored by Maine Farmer’s Draft Horse, Mule and Pony Club. FMI: www.harvesthillfarms.com.

New Gloucester, Saturday, June 4: “Rooting for Democracy” plant sale, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Lil’ Mart, Route 100. Lobster and seafood raffles. For tickets in advance: Caroline 926-5983.

New Gloucester, Saturday, June 4: Singalong with Shape Note Singers, 1-4:30 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Rte. 26. Free. Open to the public.

New Gloucester, Saturday, June 4: Open house, 9 a.m. to noon, History Barn, behind Town Hall, Route 231. Photos and vehicles on display.

Poland, Saturday, June 4: Yard/book sale and hot dog barbecue, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Ricker Memorial Library, 1211 Maine St. Call to reserve a table. Rain date Sunday, June 5. Benefits library summer reading program and computer project. FMI: 998-4390.

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

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

Auburn, Sunday, June 5: Indoor yard sale, 8 a.m., Phoenix Academy of Martial Arts, 1225 Center St. Benefits The Sidekick Foundation. Donations accepted. FMI: 577-1046.

Lewiston, Sunday, June 5: Dance, 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $9. Music by Steve and the Good Old Boys. Doors open at 6 p.m. FMI: 784-0389.

Lisbon Falls, Sunday, June 5: Chicken barbecue, 12 noon, Knights of Columbus, Route 196. $7, 5-12 $4, under 5 free. Benefits Raymond and Jeannine Laplume. Sponsored by Council 2358. Tickets: Holy Trinity Church, before or after mass; 353-2091 or 353-5035.

Sabattus, Sunday, June 5: Buffet breakfast, 7:30-10 a.m., American Legion Post 135, 40 Island Road. $6, 10 and under $3. Benefits scholarship fund.

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

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

Lisbon Falls, Monday, June 6: American Red Cross blood drive, 2-7 p.m., Holy Trinity Church, 67 Frost Hill Ave.

Lewiston, Tuesday, June 7: Kids Clothes Closet, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., The Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Auburn, Tuesday, June 7: Showing of “Take Me Out to the Ballgame”, 2 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. 50 cents. FMI: 333-6640.

Lewiston, Tuesday, June 7: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133.

Lewiston, Tuesday, June 7: Read to a Dog, 4:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Reserve a spot at 513-3133.

Auburn, Wednesday, June 8: Story time for ages 3-5, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., Library, Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640.

Auburn, Wednesday, June 8: American Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Central Maine Orthopaedics, 690 Minot Ave.

Auburn, Wednesday, June 8: Teen gaming, 3-4 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. All teens are welcome. FMI: 333-6640.

Auburn, Wednesday, June 8: 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, Thursday, June 9: Visit from author Patricia Gott, 12-1 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640.

Lewiston, Thursday, June 9: Kids Clothes Closet, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., The Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Lewiston, Thursday, June 9: Cooking club for ages 7-14, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Sign up at 513-3133.

Sabattus, Thursday and Friday, June 9-10: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dominican Convent, 61 Lisbon Rd. Benefits Loaves & Fishes. FMI: 375-4747.

Winthrop, Thursday, June 9: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Saint Francis Church, 130 Rte. 133. Call to schedule an appointment. FMI: 1-800-GIVE LIFE.

Auburn, Friday, June 10: Cruiz Nite, 5:30-8 p.m., Rolly’s Diner parking lot, Mill Street. Weather permitting. Door prizes, music. FMI: Leroy 577-2694 or Stephen 786-9116.

Lewiston, Friday, June 10: Story time for ages 0-2 1/2, 10:30 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133.

Monmouth, Friday and Saturday, June 10-11: Yard and bake sale, North Monmouth Community Church. Donate items and FMI: 395-4517 or 933-2400.

Auburn, Saturday, June 11: Sprouts program for ages 0-24 months, 10:30-10:50 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Saturday, June 11: Family fun fest, 4-8 p.m., Festival Plaza, Main Street. Free. Activities, music, food. Sponsored by Advocates for Children. FMI: 783-3990.

Durham, Saturday, June 11: Bean supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Masonic Lodge. $7.50, 5-12 $3, under 5 free.

Lewiston, Saturday, June 11: 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 or [email protected].

Sabattus, Saturday, June 11: Bean supper and dance, 5-9:30 p.m., Jacques Cartier Club, Wales Road. Supper $6, dance $5, both $10. Music by The Trio. FMI: 375-4850.

New Gloucester, Saturday, June 11: Demonstrations by R & R Spinners and blacksmith Tim Greene, 10 a.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26. Free. FMI: 926-4597.

Sabattus, Saturday, June 11: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 762 Sabattus Road. Benefits Loaves & Fishes. FMI: Ellie 375-4747.

Auburn, Sunday, June 12: Pancake breakfast, 6:30-11:30 a.m., Main Street, next to parking garage. $5 advance at Shaws and Hannaford, $6 at door. Rain or shine. Sponsored by Auburn-Lewiston Kiwanis Club. FMI: 402-9336.

Lewiston, Sunday, June 12: Dance, 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $9. Music by Wild Horse. Doors open at 6 p.m. FMI: 784-0389.

Litchfield, Sunday, June 12: Country Sunday, 12-5 p.m., Sportsmen’s Club, Hallowell-Litchfield Road. $5. Raffles, 50/50, prizes. FMI: 377-8035 or 737-0920.

Sabattus, Sunday, June 12: Garage sale, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 762 Sabattus Road. Benefits Loaves & Fishes. FMI: Ellie 375-4747.

Lewiston, Monday, June 13: All-ages story time, 6 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133.

Lewiston, Tuesday, June 14: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133.

Lewiston, Tuesday, June 14: Read to a Dog, 4:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Reserve a spot at 513-3133.