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, 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.

Lewiston, Wednesday, June 15: Senior resource fair, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., SeniorsPlus, 8 Falcon Rd. Free. Lunch at 12 p.m. FMI: 795-6722 ext. 22.

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.

Lewiston, Thursday, June 16: Kids Clothes Closet, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., The Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

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.

Durham, Friday, June 17: Fish fry, 5:30-7 p.m., AMVET Post 13, 1049 Royalsborough Rd. Adults $10, children under 7 $5. FMI: 713-7711.

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].

New Gloucester, Saturday, June 18: Bean supper, 5-6 p.m., AMVETS Post 6. Adults $7, children under 12 $3, under 6 free.

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

Wales, Saturday, June 18: Turkey supper, 5-6 p.m., Youth Center, Rte. 132. All are welcome. Sponsored by Wales Presbyterian Church. Proceeds benefit Fire Department Fireman’s Scholarship Fund. FMI: 375-8382 or 375-6604.

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.

Auburn, Wednesday, June 22: Teen movie, 3-4:30 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. All teens welcome. FMI: 333-6640.

Auburn, Wednesday, June 22: Auburn Community Concert Band presents “Around the World in 80 Minutes”, 7-8:15 p.m., Festival Plaza, Main St. Free. Bring lawn chairs. Rain location Hilton Garden Inn. FMI: 333-6601 ext. 2108 or www.auburncommunityband.com.|

Auburn, Thursday, June 23: Visit with author Janet Gibson, 12-1 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640.

Lewiston, Thursday, June 23: Kids Clothes Closet, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., The Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112

New Gloucester, Thursday, June 23: Strawberry festival, 6-8 p.m., Congo Vestry, 19 Gloucester Hill Rd.

Sabattus, Thursday, June 23: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dominican Convent, 61 Lisbon Rd. Benefits Loaves & Fishes. FMI: 375-4747.

Auburn, Friday, June 24: Cruiz Nite, 5:30-8 p.m., Rolly’s Diner parking lot, Mill St. Free. Open to the public. FMI: 577-2694 or 786-9116.

Lewiston, Friday, June 24: Babytime, 10:30 a.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133.

Lisbon, Friday, June 24: Baked chicken supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., VFW Post 9459 Auxiliary. $6.

Sabattus, Friday, June 24: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dominican Convent, 61 Lisbon Rd. Benefits Loaves & Fishes. FMI: 375-4747.

Lewiston, Saturday, June 25: Intergenerational play date, 9:30-11:30 a.m., St. Mary’s d’Youville Pavilion, 102 Campus Ave. FMI: 777-4250.

Lisbon, Saturday, June 25: Yard sale, VFW Post 9459.

Gray, Saturday, June 25: 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, June 25: Performance by Inspired Voices, 7 p.m., Franco-American Heritage Center. $20 in advance, $25 at the door, discount of $5 for students and seniors, free for ages 5 and under. FMI: 783-4663 ext. 104 or www.inspiredvoices.com.

Sabattus, Saturday, June 25: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 762 Sabattus Rd. Benefits Loaves & Fishes. FMI: 375-4747.

Bowdoinham, Sunday, June 26: Disc golf tournament, Acker’s Acres. $20 donation to play. Proceeds benefit Aaron Farmer Memorial Scholarship. Rain or shine.

Lewiston, Sunday, June 26: Dance with music by Patio Cowboys, 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $9. Doors open at 6 p.m. FMI: 784-0389.

Minot, Sunday, June 26: Strawberry festival, 1-3 p.m., West Minot Grange. $4 per serving.

Sabattus, Sunday, June 26: Garage sale, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 762 Sabattus Rd. Benefits Loaves & Fishes. FMI: 375-4747.