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, July 27: Games and crafts from around the world, 10-11 a.m. and 1-2 p.m., Library, Maggie Trafton Program Room, 49 Spring St. Free. Ages 5-12. FMI: 333-6640.

Auburn, Wednesday, July 27: Job Corps in Maine, 10 a.m. to noon, Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. Ages 16-24. Register at 333-6640 ext. 4.

Auburn, Wednesday, July 27: Teen Movie: viewer’s choice, 3-4:30 p.m., Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640.

Auburn, Wednesday, July 27: Auburn Community Band: “Let’s Dance!”, 7-8:15 p.m., Festival Plaza, Main Street. Free. Rain location: Hilton Garden Inn.

Lewiston, Wednesday, July 27: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Ramada Conference Center, 490 Pleasant St.

Auburn, Thursday, July 28: Family concert by Judy Pancoast, 2-3 p.m., Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. Free. FMI: 333-6640.

Auburn, Thursday, July 28: Interactive concert with Judy Pancoast, 2 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.judypancoast.com.

Sabattus, Thursday and Friday, July 28-29: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dominican Convent, 61 Lisbon Road. Benefits Loaves & Fishes. FMI: 375-4747.

Topsham, Thursday, July 28: Songs and sundaes on the lawn, 7 p.m., Mid-Coast Presbyterian Church, 84 Main St.

Auburn, Friday, July 29: Family fun spot, 9:30-11 a.m., Library Maggie Trafton Program Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640.

Auburn, Friday, July 29: Cruiz Nite, 5:30-8 p.m., Rolly’s Diner parking lot, Mill St. Music and door prizes. Open to the public. FMI: 577-2694 or 786-9116.

Lewiston, Friday, July 29: Preview talk: UN/Stable Landscape, 7:30 p.m., Callahan Hall, Library, 200 Lisbon St. Free. FMI: 513-3135.

Sabattus, Friday, July 29: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 762 Sabattus Road. Benefits Loaves & Fishes. FMI: 375-4747.

Lewiston, Saturday, July 30: 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 30: Lamb to Loom Crafts demonstration, 10 a.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Rte. 26. Free and open to the public. FMI: 926-4597 or [email protected].

Sabattus, Saturday, July 30: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 762 Sabattus Road. Benefits Loaves & Fishes. FMI: 375-4747.

Lewiston, Sunday, July 31: 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.

Turner, Tuesday, August 2: Concert by The CZAR Project, 6:30 p.m., “On the Green,” Rte. 117, Turner Center.

Auburn, Wednesday, Aug. 3: “Songs of Sensational Groups” presented by Auburn Community Concert Band, 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, Wednesday, Aug. 3: American Red Cross blood drive, 7 a.m. to 12 p.m., St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center, 99 Campus Ave.

Sabattus, Thursday, Aug. 4: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dominican Convent, 61 Lisbon Rd. Benefits Loaves & Fishes. FMI: 375-4747.

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

Durham, Friday, Aug. 5: Fish Fry, 5:30-7 p.m., Amvet Post 13, 1049 Royalsborough Road, Route 136. $10, under 7 $5. Haddock: fried, baked and chowder. FMI: 713-7711.

Lewiston, Friday, Aug. 5: Dinner and dance, 5:30 p.m., Shipyard Lounge, Androscoggin Bank Colisee. $10, couple $15. Raffles, giveaways. Benefits Marc Beaulieu. FMI: Brian 212-9820.

Lisbon, Friday, Aug. 5: Barbecue chicken supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., VFW Post 9459. $6. Sponsored by Auxiliary.

Sabattus, Friday, Aug. 5: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dominican Convent, 61 Lisbon Road. Benefits Loaves & Fishes. FMI: 375-4747.

Sabattus, Friday, Aug. 5: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 762 Sabattus Road. Benefits Loaves & Fishes. FMI: 375-4747.

Gray, Saturday, Aug. 6: Bean and chop suey supper, 5-6 p.m., American Legion, 15 Lewiston Road. $4, 5-11 $2.50, under 5 free.

Lewiston, Saturday, Aug. 6: Inter-generational play date, 9:30-11:30 a.m., St. Mary’s d’Youville Pavilion, 102 Campus Ave., first floor gym. FMI: 777-4250.

New Gloucester, Satruday, Aug. 6: Open house, 9 a.m. to noon, History Barn, Route 231, behind Town Hall. Free. Exhibits of Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village Farm. Sponsored by Historical Society.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Aug. 6: Biblical herb wreath workshop, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26. $40. FMI: 926-4597.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Aug. 6: Nature hikes, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26. $5, children $2, under 6 free. Reservations suggested. FMI: 926-4597.

Pownal, Saturday, Aug. 6: Bean supper, 4:30-6 p.m., United Methodist Church, 871 Lawrence Road. $6, 3-11 $3, under 3 free. Handicap accessible. FMI: 688-4104 or 829-5470.

Sabattus, Saturday, Aug. 6: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 762 Sabattus Road. Benefits Loaves & Fishes. FMI: 375-4747.

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