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, 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.

Buckfield, Saturday, July 9: Strawberry festival, 10 a.m., American Legion No. 58 Post and Auxiliary, Morrill Street. Yard, plant and food sale.

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.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, July 9: United Methodist Church on School Street bake sale and yard sale all day, as part of the annual Moxie weekend. Noon luncheon with lobster rolls and crab meat rolls, hamburger and hotdog meals, including rolls, cookies and chips.

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.

Auburn, Sunday, July 10: Benefit Bash, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Lost Valley. $10. Benefits the Dempsey Challenge. FMI: 777-7060.

Lewiston, Sunday, July 10: The second annual “Sandy’s Ride Cancer Sucks!” fundraiser. Participants will gather at LA Harley at 10 a.m. A 60-mile motorcycle ride will begin at noon and will be filmed by the Ridin’ Steel crew. Music, food and raffles will be ongoing until 6 p.m. A donation of $15 per bike and $5 for passengers is requested but not required. FMI: www.sandysride.com, [email protected] or 370-4763.

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.

Auburn, Wednesday, July 13: Book Discussion: “Alex and Me”, noon to 1 p.m., Library, Grand Reading Room, 49 Spring St. Bring lunch or order from cafe. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

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.

Auburn, Thursday, July 14: American Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Auburn Mall, 550 Center St.

Lewiston, Thursday, July 14: Kids Clothes Closet, 11 a.m. to noon, The Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Sabattus, Thursday and Friday, July 14-15: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dominican Convent, 61 Lisbon Road. Benefits Loaves & Fishes. FMI: Ellie 375-4747.

Auburn, Friday, July 15: Family fun spot, 9:30-11 a.m., Library, Maggie Trafton Program Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Friday, July 15: Teen open mic, 3-4 p.m., Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. Free. Sign up at 5:30 p.m. Canned food donation benefits Green Closet. FMI: Sally 333-6640 ext. 4.

Auburn, Friday, July 15: Cruiz Nite, 5:30-8 p.m., Rolly’s Diner parking lot, Mill Street. Music, door prizes. FMI: 577-2694 or 786-9116.

Monmouth, Friday, July 15: Strawberry shortcake supper, 5-6:30 p.m., East Monmouth Church Vestry, Rte. 135. Adults $7, ages 12 and under $3.

New Gloucester, Friday, July 15: Music by Bald Hill Boys with guest Dawson Hill, 7 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Grange Hall, Sabbathday Road. $10, 18 and under $5. Door prizes, 50/50, raffles. Benefits conservation projects. Reservations and FMI: Kathy 926-4296.

Sabattus, Friday and Saturday, July 15-16: Yard sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Jacques Cartier Club, Wales Road. Table rentals. FMI: Betty 946-7595.

Auburn, Saturday, July 16: Indoor yard sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Danville Junction Grange. Baked goods, raffle, luncheon. Tables $15. FMI: 998-5331.

Auburn, Saturday, July 16: Parachute play, 10-11 a.m., Library, Maggie Trafton Program Room, 49 Spring St. Free. Space limited. Register at 333-6640 ext. 3.

Bowdoinham, Saturday, July 16: Contra dance, 8-11 p.m., Town Hall, 3 School St. $9. Beginners workshop 7:30 p.m. FMI: 666-3090 or 666-3709.

Lewiston, Saturday, July 16: 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 16: Indoor yard and craft sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Grange, 370 Sabbathday Road. Table rental by July 14 $10. FMI: Steven [email protected] or Norma 998-2586.

New Gloucester, Saturday, July 16: Bean supper, 5-6 p.m., AMVETS Post 6. Adults $7, under 12 $3, under 6 free.

Sabattus, Saturday, July 16: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 762 Sabattus Road. Benefits Loaves & Fishes. FMI: Ellie 375-4747.

Sabattus, Saturday, July 16: Blue Star Banner Day, 11 a.m., American Legion Post No. 135, Island Road. For family of active duty service member. FMI: 946-5502, 375-4639 or 576-2920.

Topsham, Saturday, July 16: Chowder dinner, 4:30-6 p.m., Mid-Coast Presbyterian Church, 84 Main St. Adults $8, children $5. Sponsored by Presbyterian Women.

Lewiston, Sunday, July 17: Dance with music by Murky Water, 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 150 East Ave. $9. Doors open at 6 p.m. FMI: 784-0389.

Sabattus, Sunday, July 17: Garage sale, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 762 Sabattus Road. Benefits Loaves & Fishes. FMI: Ellie 375-4747.

Auburn, Monday, July 18: Teen critic’s corner, 2-3:30 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640.

New Gloucester, Monday, July 18: Nature hike, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Rte. 26. Adults $5, children $2, under 6 free. Reservations recommended. FMI: 926-4597.

Topsham, Monday, July 18: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., American Red Cross Chapter, 16 Community Way.

Auburn, Tuesday, July 19: Pre-school story time, 10-10:30 a.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640.

Auburn, Tuesday, July 19: Showing of “Annie Get Your Gun”, 2 p.m., auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640.

Lewiston, Tuesday, July 19: Kids Clothes Closet, 11 a.m. to 1., The Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Mechanic Falls, Tuesday, July 19: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Town Hall, 108 Lewiston St.

Auburn, Wednesday, July 20: Teen anime club, 3-4 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640.

Auburn, Wednesday, July 20: Auburn Community Concert Band presents “Forgotten But Unforgettable”, 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.