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, July 5: Preschool story time, 10-10:30 a.m., Library, Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640

Lewiston, Tuesday, July 5: Kids Clothes Closet, 11 a.m. to noon, The Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Turner, Tuesday, July 5: Book sale, noon to 4 p.m., Turner Public Library, 98 Matthews Way. FMI: 212-7872 or www.turnerpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Wednesday, July 6: Auburn Community Concert Band presents “An Evening of Patriotic Music”, 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.

Auburn, Wednesday, July 6: Live music with Neil James, noon to 1 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640.

Auburn, Wednesday, July 6: Teen anime club, 3-4 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640.

Bowdoin, Wednesday, July 6: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., FHC Inc., 1201 Main St.

Casco, Wednesday, July 6: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-7 p.m., Casco Fire and Rescue, Rte. 121.

New Gloucester, Wednesday, July 6 – Saturday, July 9: Maine Festival of American Music, Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Rte. 26. FMI: 926-4597 or email [email protected].

Auburn, Thursday, July 7: Messy art workshops, 9:15-10:15 a.m. and 10:45-11:45 a.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Free. Registration required. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 3.

Lewiston, Thursday, July 7: Kids Clothes Closet, 11 a.m. to noon, The Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Sabattus, Thursday, July 7: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dominican Convent, 61 Lisbon Rd. Benefits Loaves & Fishes. FMI: 375-4747.

Turner, Thursday, July 7: American Red Cross blood drive, 2-7 p.m., Leavitt High School, 21 Matthews Way.

Auburn, Friday, July 8: Open mic/poetry slam, 7:15 p.m., First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St. Free. FMI: 783-0461 or www.auburnuu.org.

Auburn, Friday, July 8: Concert on the green, 2-3 p.m., Auburn Public Library lawn, 49 Spring St. Free. Features 195th Army National Guard Brass Quintet & Saxophone Quartet. 754-2334

Auburn, Friday, July 8: Family fun spot, 9:30-11 a.m., Library, Maggie Trafton Program Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640.

Greene, Friday, July 8: Royal River Chorus performance, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Rd. Free. FMI: 946-5311 or www.sawyer-foundation.com.

Lisbon, Friday, July 8: Cookout, 5:30-6:30 p.m., VFW Post 9459.

New Auburn, Friday, July 8: Cruiz Nite, 5:30-8 p.m., Rolly’s Diner parking lot, Mill St. FMI: 577-2694 or 786-9116.

Sabattus, Friday, July 8: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Domincan Convent, 61 Lisbon Rd. Benefits Loaves & Fishes. FMI: 375-4747.

Durham, Saturday, July 9: Bean supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Masonic Lodge. Adults $7.50, ages 5-12 $3, under 5 free.

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

New Gloucester, Saturday, July 9: R & R Spinners demonstration, 10 a.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Rte. 26. Free. Open to the public.

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

Wayne, Saturday, July 9: Pork BBQ and silent auction, 5-7 p.m., Wayne Community Church. Hosted by WGME News 13 Meteorologist Craig Miller.

Lewiston, Sunday, July 10: Dance with music by Wild Horse, 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $9. Doors open at 6. FMI: 784-0389.

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

Auburn, Monday, July 11: West African drumming concert, 6-7 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. All are welcome. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 3.

Lewiston, Monday, July 11: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 150 East Ave.

Auburn, Tuesday, July 12: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Library, Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640.

Auburn, Tuesday, July 12: Classic Film: Cover Girl, 2 p.m., Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. Admission 50 cents. Especially for ages 50 and up. FMI: 333-6640.

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

Auburn, Wednesday, July 13: Family Movie: “Peter Pan”, 1-3 p.m., Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. Free. Parents must accompany children. FMI: 333-6640.

Auburn, Wednesday, July 13: Teen Gaming, 3-4 p.m., Library Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640.

Auburn, Wednesday, July 13: Auburn Community Band: “It’s Showtime!”, 7-8:15 p.m., Festival Plaza, Main Street. Free. Bring chair. Rain location: Hilton Garden Inn. FMI: 333-6601 ext 2108 or www.auburncommunityband.com.

Lisbon Falls, Wednesday, July 13: Guest speaker Charles Anthony, 7 p.m., Historical Society, MTM Center. Free. Open to public. Refreshments. FMI: Dorothy 353-8510.