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 20: Preschool Stories, 10 a.m., Children’s Room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Tuesday, July 20: Classic Film Series: Calamity Jane (1953), 2-4 p.m., Androscoggin Community Room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. 50 cents. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Tuesday, July 20: Farmers’ market, 2-6 p.m., Kennedy Park. FMI: 513-3844 or [email protected].

Lewiston, Tuesday, July 20: Story time for ages 0-2 1/2, 10 a.m., Library, Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or lplonline.org.

Mechanic Falls, Tuesday, July 20: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Mechanic Falls Town Hall, 108 Lewiston St.

Auburn, Wednesday, July 21: Teen Anime Club, 3-4 p.m., Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Wednesday, July 21: Auburn Community Band: “It’s Show Time!”, 7-8:15 p.m., Festival Plaza, Main Street. Free. Rain location: Hilton Garden Inn. Bring lawn chair. FMI: 333-6601 ext 2108 or www.auburncommunityband.com.

Lewiston, Wednesday, July 21: Farmers’ market, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Mary’s, Campus and LaFayette streets. FMI: 513-3844 or [email protected].

Lewiston, Wednesday, July 21: Read to a Dog, 11 a.m., Library, Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Reserve a spot at 513-3133.

Auburn, Thursday, July 22: Milkweed Puppet Theater, 10-11 a.m., Androscoggin Community Room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Free. All are welcome. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Thursday, July 22: Teen Movie Series: What’s Eating Gilbert Grape?, 2-4 p.m., Androscoggin Community Room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Free. Refreshments served. Presented by the Secual Assualty Crisis Center and Auburn Public Library. Sponsored by P&G/Tambrands. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Thursday, July 22: Shakespeare on the Green, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Library Lawn, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Presented by The Poland Players. Donations accepted. Rain location Androscoggin Community Room. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Thursday, July 22: Summer Craft: Ziplock Aquariums, 10-11 a.m., Parent Resource Center, Advocates for Children, 57 Birch St. FMI: 783-3990 or www. advocatesforchildren.net.

Lewiston, Thursday, July 22: Kids cooking club for ages 6-13, 4 p.m., Library, Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Space limited. Sponsored by Lots to Gardens. Reserve spot at 513-3133.

Lewiston, Friday, July 23: Tommys Hard Rock Festival, 8 p.m. to midnight, Pelletier’s Banquet Hall, 711 Webster St. Benefits Tommys Feral Feline Friends. FMI: 650-8374.

Lewiston, Friday, July 23: Preschool story time for ages 2-5, 10:30 a.m., Library, Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or lplonline.org.

Sabattus, Friday and Saturday, July 23-24: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dominican Convent, 61 Lisbon Road. Benefits Loaves and Fishes. FMI: Sister Lucille 375-8399.

Auburn, Saturday, July 24: Teen craft: paper beads necklace, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Library Conference Room, 49 Spring St. Pre-registration require. Sponsored by P&G/Tambrands. FMI: Sally Holt 333-6640 ext. 4 or [email protected].

Bowdoin, Saturday, July 24: Bean supper, 4-6 p.m., Fire Department, Cornish Drive, off Main Street. $7, children $3, under 5 free. Benefits Fire Dept. Auxiliary. FMI: 666-5787.

Gray, Saturday, July 24: Chicken barbecue, 5:30 p.m., Henry Pennell Municipal Complex, 24 Main St.  $9, 12 an under $4.50. Music and fireworks. Free shuttle from Gray Plaza. Sponsored by Congregational Church. FMI: 657-4338.

Gray, Saturday, July 24: Pennell Celebration and Re-Dedication, noon to 9 p.m., Henry Pennell Municipal Complex, 24 Main St. Music, food, games, fireworks. Free shuttle from Gray Plaza.

Minot, Saturday, July 24: Spaghetti dinner, 5-7:30 p.m., West Minot Grange. $10. Raffles. Benefits Kurt Theriault Memorial Scholarship.

New Gloucester, Saturday, July 24: Bean supper, 5-6 p.m., Amvets Post 6. $7, 6-11 $3, under 6 free.

New Gloucester, Saturday, July 24: Spinning demonstration by Maine Angora Producers, 10 a.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26. FMI: 926-4597.

Wayne, Saturday, July 24: Farmers’ market, 8:30-11 a.m., Town Green, next to Post Office. FMI: waynefarmersmarket.weebly.com.

Wayne, Saturday, July 24: Androscoggin Yacht Club fundraising supper, 6 p.m., 22 Lake St. $6, 10 and under $3. All are invited.

Auburn, Sunday, July 25: Emily’s 5K Run, 9 a.m., Edward Little High School. $20. Kids fun run 8:15 a.m. Sponsored by Maine Orthopaedic Foundation. FMI: www.triplecrown5k.com.

Lewiston, Sunday, July 25: Dance with music by Wild Horse, 7-11 p.m., Knights of Columbus hall, 150 East Ave. $8. Doors open at 6 p.m. FMI: 784-0389.

Lisbon Falls, Sunday, July 25: Chicken barbecue, noon, Knights of Columbus Council 2358 grounds, Route 196. Tickets: 353-2091, 353-4150 or  at Holy Trinity Church

New Gloucester, Sunday, July 25: Open farm day, 12-4 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26. Free tours, wagon rides, displays. Barbecue meal for sale.

Auburn, Monday, July 26: Author Debra Spark, 2-3 p.m., Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Monday, July 26: All-ages story time, 6 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Auburn, Tuesday, July 27: PrimeTime movie: Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, 2-4 p.m., Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. Admission 50 cents. Especially for seniors, all invited. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Tuesday, July 27: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Freeport, Tuesday, July 27: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Community Center, 53 Depot St.

Gray, Tuesday, July 27: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., St. Gregory, 24 North Raymond Road.

Lewiston, Tuesday, July 27: Story time for ages 0-2 1/2, 10:30 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Lewiston, Tuesday, July 27: Farmers’ market, 2-6 p.m., Kennedy Park. FMI: 513-3844 or [email protected].

Lewiston, Wednesday, July 28: Farmers’ market, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Mary’s, Campus Avenue. FMI: 513-3844 or [email protected].

Lewiston, Tuesday, July 27: Farmers’ market, 2-6 p.m., Kennedy Park. FMI: 513-3844 or [email protected].

Topsham, Tuesday, July 27: Ecology lecture: “Solar Power”, 6:30-8 p.m., Public Library. Free. Presented by Cathance River Education Alliance. FMI: 798-1913 or www.creamaine.org.

Auburn, Wednesday, July 28: Auburn Community Band: “Forgotten but Unforgettable”, 7-8:15 p.m., Festival Plaza, Main Street. Free. Rain location: Hilton Garden Inn. Bring chair. FMI: 333-6601 ext. 2108 or www.auburncommunityband.com.

Lewiston, Wednesday, July 28: Read to a Dog, 11 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Reserve a spot at 513-3133.

Lewiston, Wednesday, July 28: Farmers’ market, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Mary’s, Campus and LaFayette Streets. FMI: 513-3844 or [email protected].

Auburn, Thursday, July 29: Teen movie series: The Other Sister, 2-4 p.m., Androscoggin Community Room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Free. Refreshments available. Presented by the Sexual Assault Crisis Center and Auburn Public Library. Sponsored by P&G/Tambrands. FMI:333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Thursday, July 29: Shakespeare on the Green, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Library Lawn (rain location: Androscoggin Community Room), Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Presented by the Poland Players. Free, donations accepted. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Thursday, July 29: Craft: Watermelon Slices, 10-11 a.m., Parent Resource Center, Advocates for children, 57 Birch St. FMI: 783-3990 or [email protected].

Lewiston, Thursday, July 29: Kids cooking club, 4 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Presented by Lots to Gardens. Ages 6-13. Space limited, FMI or to register: 513-3133.

Lewiston, Thursday, July 29: Martha Dana’s Giant Puppets, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Free. Ticket holders allowed in first. FMI: 513-3133 or lplonline.org.

Lewiston, Friday, July 30: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 2 1/2 – 5. FMI: 513-3133 or lplonline.org.

Lisbon, Friday, July 30: Bratwurst and beans, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Lisbon VFW Post 9459. $6. FMI: 353-2152.

Poland, Friday, July 30: Dinner dance, 8 p.m., Poland Spring Resort. Music by VINTAGE. $9. FMI: 998-4351.

Sabattus, Friday and Saturday, July 30-31: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dominican Convent, 61 Lisbon Road. FMI: Sister Lucille 375-8399.

Auburn, Saturday, July 31: Spaghetti supper, 4-8:30 p.m., Masonic Temple, 1021 Turner St. $10, children/seniors $5, under 5 free. Music, 50/50. Benefits Joshua Kennedy. FMI: [email protected]

New Gloucester, Saturday, July 31: Flea market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Amvet Hall, Route 100. Tables $15. FMI: Joyce 926-4079 or Pat 926-4232.

Wayne, Saturday, July 31: Farmers’ market, 8:30-11 a.m., on the Green, next to Post Office, Main Street. FMI: waynefarmersmarket.weebly.com.