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, 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, July 14: Summer festival, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Town Hall. Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Bring picnic blanket/chairs. Rain or shine.

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.

Topsham, Thursday, July 14: Sundaes on the lawn, 7 p.m., Mid-Coast Presbyterian Church, 84 Main St.

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.

Auburn, Friday, July 15: Dance with music by All Veterans Review, 7-10 p.m., American Legion Post 153, 71 South Main St. Donation of canned goods benefit Hope Haven Soup Kitchen.

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.

Auburn, Saturday, July 16: Fundraiser event, noon to midnight, American Legion Post 31, 426 Washington St. $20. Barbecue, spaghetti dinner, live music, raffles. Benefits Courtney Adamen. Tickets at Victor News, Post home or Brian 376-8099. Donations and FMI: Susan 312-5884.

Auburn, Saturday, July 16: Dance/karaoke with Jean Louis, 8 p.m. to midnight, William J. Rogers American Legion #153, 71 South Main St. Guests welcome. FMI: 782-1118.

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.

Danville, Saturday, July 16: Indoor yard sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Danville Junction Grange. Reserve a table for $15. FMI: 998-5331.

Danville, Saturday, July 16: Tour of Danville historic sites, 10-11 a.m., beginning at intersection of Danville Corner Rd. and Old Danville Rd. Free. Conducted by Androscoggin Historical Society. FMI: 786-2129.

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.

Lewiston, Saturday, July 16: “Fill the Boot” boot drive, 9 a.m., L/A Harley Davidson, 839 Main St. Benefits Muscular Dystrophy Association. Sponsored by Auburn and Lewiston fire fighters. FMI: 577-4843 or 413-537-7686.

Litchfield, Saturday, July 16: Bean and casserole supper, 5-6 p.m., Sportmen’s Club. $7, 12 and under $4.

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.

New Gloucester, Saturday, July 16: Indoor yard and craft sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Grange, 370 Sabbathday Rd. Rent a table by July 14 for $10. FMI: 998-2586.

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.

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.

Auburn, Thursday, July 21: Origami, 10-11 a.m. and 1-2 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Free. Ages 8-12. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 3.

Poland, Thursday, July 21: Family movie “Rango,” 7 p.m., Ricker Memorial Library, Maine Street, Route 26. Free. Refreshments. FMI: 998-4390.

Sabattus, Thursday and Friday, July 21-22: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dominica Convent, 61 Lisbon Rd. Benefits Loaves & Fishes. FMI: 375-4747.

Topsham, Thursday, July 21: Sundaes on the lawn, 7 p.m., Mid-Coast Presbyterian Church, 84 Main St.

Auburn, Friday, July 22: Family fun spot, 9:30-11 a.m., Library, Maggie Trafton Program Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640.

Auburn, Friday, July 22: Cruiz Nite, 5:30-8 p.m., Rolly’s Diner parking lot, Mill Street. Music, door prizes. Weather permitting. FMI: 577-2694 or 786-9116.

Greene, Friday, July 22: Slide film “Nature Odyssey” by Naturalist John Green, 2 and 7 p.m., Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. Free. FMI: 946-5311 or www.sawyer-foundation.com.

Gray, Saturday, July 23: Bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m., First Congregational Church, Route 115. $7, under 12 $3. FMI: 657-4279, day of supper 657-3279.

Greene, Saturday, July 23: Concert by Down East Boys, 6:30 p.m., Greene Baptist Church. FMI: 946-5505.

Lewiston, Saturday, July 23: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Pathway Vineyard Church, 9 Foss Road.

Lewiston, Saturday, July 23: Inter-generational play date, 9:30-11 a.m., St. Mary’s d’Youville Pavilion, 102 Campus Ave, first flood gym. FMI: 777-4250.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, July 23: Bean and ham supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Lisbon Methodist Church, School Street. $7, 6-12 $3, 5 and under free. Sponsored by Methodist Women. FMI: 353-8951.

New Gloucester, Saturday, July 23: Make Cherokee-style reed storage basket, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Rte. 26. $40 (materials included). Pre-registration required. FMI: 926-4597 or email [email protected].

New Gloucester, Saturday, July 23: Weaving demonstration by Marjie Thompson, 10 a.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Rte. 26. Free. Open to the public. FMI: 926-4597 or email [email protected].

Sabattus, Saturday, July 23: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 762 Sabattus Road. Benefits Loaves & Fishes. FMI: 375-4747.

Sabattus, Saturday, July 23: 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.

Lewiston, Sunday, July 24: Dance with music by Steve & the Good Old Boys, 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $9. Doors open at 6 p.m. FMI: 784-0389.

Minot, Sunday, July 24: Ham and baked bean supper, 4-6 p.m., West Minot Grange Hall. Adults $8, children under 12 $4. Benefits Hebron Historical Society building fund.

New Gloucester, Sunday, July 24: Maine agriculture celebration, noon to 4 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26. Free. Tours, wagon rides. Food for sale. FMI: 926-4597 or [email protected].

Auburn, Monday, July 25: Visit with Safe Voices community educator Victoria Williams, 3-4 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640.

Auburn, Monday, July 25: Concert by Tricky Britches, 6-7 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Free. Bring blankets/chairs. FMI: 333-6640.