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 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, Wednesday, June 22: Barbecue supper with strawberry shortcake, 4:30-6:30 p.m., William J. Rogers American Legion, 71 South Main St. $6. Sponsored by Auxiliary.

Poland, Wednesday, June 22: Dance with music by Roger and Pam, 8 p.m., Poland Spring Resort, 543 Maine St. Free.

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

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

Lewiston, Thursday, June 23: Cooking club, 4 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 7-14. FMI: 513-3133.

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.

Auburn, Friday, June 24: Intergalactic Yurt Band concert, 7 p.m., Danville Junction Grange. Suggested donation $7. FMI: 783-6897.

Auburn, Friday, June 24: Thomas Merton’s Life and Works, 7-9 p.m., St. Philip’s Church, Route 4. $10 donation. FMI: 783-6833.

Lewiston, Friday, June 24: Entertainment by Roger Renaud, 5-8 p.m., Elks Lodge. Free.

Lewiston, Friday, June 24: Performance by Martin Steingesser, 7:30 p.m., Callahan Hall, Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Free. FMI: 513-3133.

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.

Lisbon, Friday, June 24: Public ham dinner, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall, 27 Village St. Adults $7, ages 12 and under $3.50, pre-school age free. Sponsored by Nina Rebekah Lodge No. 86 and Sabattus River Lodge No. 21.

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

Auburn, Saturday, June 25: Thomas Merton’s Life and Works, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Philip’s Church, Route 4. $10 donation. FMI: 783-6833.

Auburn, Saturday, June 25: Bean supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Sixth Street Congregational Church, 109 Sixth St. $5, 6-12 $3, under 6 free. Take out available. FMI: 782-7517.

Bowdoin, Saturday, June 25: Strawberry festival, 4:30-6 p.m., West Bowdoin Parish Hall, 54 West Rd. Adults $7, ages 12 and under $3.50, pre-school age free.

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.

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.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, June 25: 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.

Poland, Saturday, June 25: Strawberry festival, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Poland Community Church. Live music, activities. $8 all you can eat. FMI: 998-5710.

Sabattus, Saturday, June 25: Baked bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m., Jacques Cartier Club, Wales Rd. $6. Open to the public. No dance. FMI: 375-4850.

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.

West Minot, Sunday, June 26: Strawberry festival, 1-3 p.m., Grange hall, Routes 119 and 124. $4. FMI: 966-2913 or 345-3040.

Auburn, Monday, June 27: Family movie, 1-3 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Showing “Tangled.” FMI: 333-6640.

Auburn, Monday, June 27: Visit with Safe Voices Community Educator Victoria Williams, 3-4 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640.

Lewiston, Monday, June 27: All ages story time, 6 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133.

Lewiston, Monday, June 27: “Jongleur: Comedy, Juggling & Magic”, 10:30 a.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Free. Tickets available at the Children’s Desk. Open to all ages. FMI: 513-3133.

Auburn, Tuesday, June 28: Preschool story time: Happy Birthday America, 10-10:30 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. Cake and parade. FMI: 333-6640.

Auburn, Tuesday, June 28: Classic Film Series: Bells are Ringing, 2 p.m., Library Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. Admission 50 cents. FMI: 333-6640.

Lewiston, Tuesday, June 28: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 513-3133.

Lewiston, Tuesday, June 28: Kids Clothes Closet, 11 a.m. to noon, The Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Poland, Tuesday, June 28: Music by Roger Renaud and Pam Vaillancourt, 6 p.m., Poland Spring Resort Gazebo.

Auburn, Wednesday, June 29: Job corps in Maine, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Ages 16-24. Advanced registration required. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 4.

Auburn, Wednesday, June 29: Auburn Community Concert Band presents “American Music Classics”, 7-8:15 p.m., Festival Plaza, Main St. Free. Rain location Hilton Garden Inn. Bring lawn chairs. FMI: 333-6601 ext. 2108 or www.auburncommunityband.com.

Lewiston, Thursday, June 30: Kids Clothes Closet, 11 a.m. to noon, The Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Lewiston, Thursday, June 30: Cooking club for ages 7-14, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Sign up at 513-3133.

Lewiston, Thursday, June 30: French language story time, 6 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133.

Sabattus, Thursday, June 30: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dominican Convent, 61 Lisbon Road. Benefits Loaves & Fishes. FMI: Ellie 375-4747.

Auburn, Friday, July 1: Cruiz Nite, 5:30-8 p.m., Rolly’s Diner parking lot, Mill Street. Free admission. Weather permitting. Music, door prizes. FMI: 577-2694 or 786-9116.

Auburn, Friday, July 1: Family fun spot-drop in play group, 9:30-11 a.m., Library, Maggie Trafton Program Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640.

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

Gray, Saturday, July 2: Bean supper, 5-6 p.m., American Legion, 15 Lewiston Road. $7, 5-11 $2.50, under 5 free.

Lewiston, Saturday, July 2: Inter-generational play date, 9:30-11:30 a.m., St. Mary’s d’Youville Pavilion, first floor gym, 102 Campus Ave. FMI: 777-4250.

New Gloucester, Saturday, July 2: Open house, 9 a.m. to noon, History Barn, Route 231, behind Town Hall. Reading of Declaration of Independence at 10 a.m. Sponsored by Historical Society.

Auburn, Tuesday, July 5: Preschool story time, 10-10:30 a.m., Library, Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640.Pownal, Saturday, July 2: Bean supper, 4:30-6 p.m., United Methodist Church, 871 Lawrence Road. $6, 4-11 $3, under 3 free. Handicap accessible. FMI: 688-4101 or 829-5470.

Sabattus, Saturday, July 2: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 762 Sabattus Road. Benefits Loaves & Fishes. FMI: 375-4747.

Lewiston, Sunday, July 3: Dance with music by Over The Hillbillies, 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $9. Doors open at 6 p.m. FMI: 784-0389.

Sabattus, Sunday, July 3: Garage sale, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 762 Sabattus Road. Benefits Loaves & Fishes. FMI: 375-4747.

Lewiston, Monday, July 4: Set Us Free Fourth of July cookout for those in need, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Hope Haven Gospel Mission, 209 Lincoln St. Delivery to shut-ins, 783-6086.