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, 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.

Lisbon, Friday, June 10: Casserole and bean supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., VFW Post 9459 Auxiliary. $6.

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.

Auburn, Saturday, June 11: Yard/bake/plant sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sixth Street Congregational Church, 109 Sixth St. FMI: 783-2759.

Bowdoin, Saturday, June 11: Yard sale, 8 a.m. to noon, 176 Litchfield Road. Benefits Burnt Meadow Chapter, National Society of the Daughter of the American Revolution.

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].

Lisbon, Saturday, June 11: Dance with music by Candy, 8-11 p.m., VFW Post 9459.

Mechanic Falls, Saturday, June 11: Car wash and bake sale, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., American Legion Post 150.

Minot, Saturday, June 11: Pork roast supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Minot Center Grange #266, Center Minot Hill. Adults $8, children under 12 $4, under 5 free. All you can eat. FMI: 782-4319.

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.

Minot, Sunday, June 12: Chicken barbecue, 4:30-6:30 p.m., West Minot Grange hall. $8, under 12 $4. Benefits Hebron Historical Society building fund.

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

Auburn, Monday, June 13: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, 14 Great Falls Plaza.

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

Auburn, Tuesday, June 14: Showing of “The Road to Morocco”, 2 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. $0.50. FMI: 333-6640.

Auburn, Tuesday, June 14: Teen visit with APD Community Resource Officer Marshall McCamish, 3-4 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640.

Lewiston, Tuesday, June 14: Kids Clothes Closet, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., The Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Auburn, Wednesday, June 15: Discussion of “My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist’s Personal Journey” by Jill Bolte Taylor, 12-1 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 2.

Auburn, Wednesday, June 15: Teen anime club, 3-4 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640.

Auburn, Wednesday, June 15: Auburn Community Concert Band presents “Spring Into Summer”, 7-8:15 p.m., Festival Plaza, Main St. Free. Bring lawn chairs. Rain location at Hilton Garden Inn. FMI: 333-6601 ext. 2108 or www.auburncommunityband.com.

Sabattus, Wednesday, June 15: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Town Hall, 190 Middle Rd.

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.

Lewiston, Thursday, June 16: Cooking club, 4 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 7-14. Register in advance. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Sabattus, Thursday, June 16: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dominican Convent, 61 Lisbon Rd. Benefits Loaves & Fishes. FMI: 375-4747.

Auburn, Friday, June 17: American Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Maine Oxy, 7 Albiston Way.

Auburn, Friday, June 17: Cruiz nite, 5:30-8 p.m., Rolly’s Diner, Mill Street. Weather permitting. Music, door prizes. FMI: 577-2694 or 786-9116.

Greene, Friday, June 17: Prof. Willis Moore narrates his film of Easter Island, 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, June 17: Babytime story time, 10:30 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 513-3133.

Lisbon, Friday, June 17: Spaghetti supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., VFW Post 9459. $6.

Sabattus, Friday, June 17: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dominican Convent, 61 Lisbon Road. Benefits Loaves & Fishes. FMI: Ellie 375-4747.

Bowdoinham, Saturday, June 18: Contra dance, 8-11 p.m., Town Hall, 3 School St. $9. Beginners workshop 7:30 p.m. FMI: 666-3090 or 666-3709.

Durham, Saturday, June 18: Yard sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Eureka Community Center, Routes 9 and 136. Table rental $10. Lunch. FMI: Nancy 751-1323 or [email protected].

Lewiston, Saturday, June 18: 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].

Lewiston, Saturday, June 18: Summer Evening of Love and Laughter, 4-7 p.m., Green Ladle, 156 East Ave. $20. Chicken barbecue, live music, auction. Benefits Lewiston Root Cellar. Tickets at 89 Birch St. FMI: 782-3659 or [email protected].

New Gloucester, Saturday, June 18: Nature hike, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Museum, 707 Shaker Road. $5, children $2, under 6 free. FMI: 926-4597.

New Gloucester, Saturday, June 18: Indoor yard sale and craft fair, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Grange. Tables available for rent for $10. Reserve by Thursday, June 16. FMI: 998-2586 or email [email protected].

Sabattus, Saturday, June 18: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 762 Sabattus Road. Benefits Loaves & Fishes. FMI: Ellie 375-4747.

Sabattus, Sunday, June 19: Garage sale, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 762 Sabattus Road. Benefits Loaves & Fishes. FMI: Ellie 375-4747.

Turner, Sunday, June 19: Father’s Day 5k trail run and walk, 9 a.m., Leavitt Area High School, 21 Matthews Way. $15 prior to race day, $20 on race day, kids 10 and under $10. Race day registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Register through Active.com. Proceeds benefit LAHS cross country. FMI: 784-4563 or email [email protected] or [email protected].

Lewiston, Monday, June 20: American Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Androscoggin Bank, 70 Lincoln St.

Lewiston, Monday, June 20: Butterflies and insects with Jim Nutting, 10:30 a.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Free. All ages. FMI: 513-3133.

Auburn, Monday, June 20: Summer reading kick-off, 5-7 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640.

Auburn, Monday, June 20: Conjuring Carroll magic show, 6-7 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640.

Lewiston, Monday, June 20: All-ages story time, 6 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133.