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, Sept. 12: Preschool Story Program, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., Program Room, Library. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org

Lewiston, Wednesday, Sept. 12: Blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., CMMC, 300 Main St.

Winthrop, Wednesday, Sept. 12: Square dance lessons, 7 to 9 p.m., Winthrop Grade School Cafeteria, Highland Avenue. Sponsored by Squire Town Squares. FMI: 713-6669, 685-3648 or 268-9241.

Lisbon, Friday, Sept. 14: Hamburger and hot dog cookout, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Ladies Auxiliary 9459, Route 196. Cost: $5. FMI: 353-5291. Proceeds to support packages to troops in harms way.

Auburn, Saturday, Sept. 15: Andy Valley Council 8742 KC bean and macaroni supper, 5 to 7 p.m., Sacred Heart Church basement, corner Minot and Western avenues. Benefits Knights of Columbus charities. FMI: 782-8308.

Auburn, Saturday, Sept. 15: Bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m., United Methodist Church, 439 Park Ave. $6; children 6 to 10, $3; 5 and under, free.

Auburn, Saturday, Sept. 15: Saturday Stories with Judy D’Amour, 10 a.m., Children’s Room, Library. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburn publiclibrary.org

Auburn, Saturday, Sept. 15: Holistic Fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., UU Vestry Hall. Sponsored by Northeast Professional Psychics Mediums and Healers Guild. Bring pet food, cat litter, bleach or pet toys to benefit Pals (no kill) Cat Shelter. Admission, $2. FMI: Eddita Felt, 428-4448; www.NEGuild.org.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Sept. 15: Public smorgasbord supper, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Grange, Sabbathday Road, off Route 26. Donation of pennies collected to benefit Good Will Hinckley School, Hinckley.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Sept. 15: Bean supper, 5 to 6 p.m., AmVets Post 6. Adults, $6; Children under 12, $2; under 6, free.

Lewiston, Monday, Sept. 17: Cooking Club for ages 7 to 14, 4 to 5:30 p.m., public library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI and sign-up: Lots to Gardens, 755-3110.

Lewiston, Monday, Sept. 17: Preschool storytime for ages 2 to 5, 6:30 p.m., public library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4; www.lplonline.org/child.

Lewiston, Monday, Sept. 17: American Red Cross blood drive, 3 to 8 p.m., Bates College Chase Hall, Campus Avenue.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 18: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., CMMC, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 18: American Red Cross blood drive, 3 to 8 p.m., Bates College Chase Hall, Campus Avenue.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 18: Preschool storytime for ages 2 to 5, 10 a.m., public library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4; www.lplonline.org/child.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 18: Dog day, 4 p.m., public library, 200 Lisbon St. Read to Scott the dachshund. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4.

Auburn, Wednesday, Sept. 19: Preschool Story Program, 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Program Room, Library. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org

Auburn, Wednesday, Sept. 19: Teen Anime Club, 3:30 p.m., Community Room, Library. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpublic library.org

Augusta, Wednesday, Sept. 19: 5th annual statewide celebration of bugs, Bug Maine-ia! 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Maine State Museum. Admission: free. FMI: 287-2301 or www.mainestatemuseum.com.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Sept. 19: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., CMMC, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Sept. 19: Lots to Gardens harvest supper celebration, 6 p.m., Community Garden, 61-63 Knox St. Bring favorite dish to share. FMI: Amanda, 240-6726 or [email protected].

Winthrop, Wednesday, Sept. 19: Square dance lessons, 7 to 9 p.m., Winthrop Grade School Cafeteria, Highland Avenue. Sponsored by Squire Town Squares. FMI: 713-6669, 685-3648 or 268-9241.

Auburn, Thursday, Sept. 20: Baby’s Night Out, 6 to 6:20 p.m., Children’s Room, Library. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpublic library.org

Lewiston, Thursday, Sept. 20: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., CMMC, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Friday, Sept. 21: Babytime for ages 0 to 2 , 10 a.m., public library, 200 Lisbon St. Nursery rhymes, music books. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4; www.lplonline.org/child.

Lewiston, Friday, Sept. 21: Grupo Esperanza, Afro-Cuban band, 7:30 p.m., King’s Bridge Theatre, Vineyard Auditorium, 12 Foss Road. Tickets, $8 on sale Sept. 7. FMI: 784-9500; www.kingsbridgetheatre.org.

Lewiston, Friday, Sept. 21: Elks Lodge No. 371 Sportsman Night, doors open 6 p.m., Lewiston Elks Lodge, 1675 Lisbon St. Benefit for the Maine Children’s Cancer Program. Food and raffle packages available. FMI: Pat Bolduc, 212-3140.

Lisbon, Friday, Sept. 21: Open-face chicken sandwich supper, 5 to 6 p.m., American Legion Auxiliary, Route 196. $6 a person. FMI: 353-8192.

Auburn, Saturday, Sept. 22: American Cancer Society pancake breakfast, 8 to 10 a.m., Applebee’s Restaurant, 599 Center St. Benefits Relay for Life of Androscoggin County. Tickets, $5. Three seatings: 8, 8:40 and 9:20 a.m. FMI and tickets, Janet Miles, 784-3824; American Cancer Society, 373-3729.

Auburn, Saturday, Sept. 22: Bean supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Congregational Church, 109 Sixth St. $5; children 5 to 12, $3; under 5 free.

Auburn, Monday, Sept. 24: Book discussion and meet author of “The Boys of Everest,” Clint Willis, 5 p.m., Conference Room, Library. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org

Lewiston, Monday, Sept. 24: Cooking Club for ages 7 to 14, 4 to 5:30 p.m., public library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI and sign-up: Lots to Gardens, 755-3110.

Lewiston, Monday, Sept. 24: Preschool storytime for ages 2 to 5, 6:30 p.m., public library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4; www.lplonline.org/child.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 25: Preschool storytime for ages 2 to 5, 10 a.m., public library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4; www.lplonline.org/child.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 25: Dog day, 4 p.m., public library, 200 Lisbon St. Read to Scott the dachshund. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept 25: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Auburn, Wednesday, Sept. 26: Preschool Story Program, 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Program Room, Library. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org

Winthrop, Wednesday, Sept. 26: Square dance lessons, 7 to 9 p.m., Winthrop Grade School Cafeteria, Highland Avenue. Sponsored by Squire Town Squares. FMI: 713-6669, 685-3648 or 268-9241.

Lewiston, Sept. 27: Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice Autumn Night Out fundraiser, 6:30 p.m., Martindale Country Club. $50. Benefits AHCH hospice services. FMI: 795-9537.

Lewiston, Thursday, Sept 27: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Casco, Friday, Sept. 28: American Red Cross blood drive, 2 to 7 p.m., Casco Alliance Church, 450 Roosevelt Trail, Route 302.

Lewiston, Friday, Sept. 28: Babytime for ages 0 to 2, 10 a.m., public library, 200 Lisbon St. Nursery rhymes, music books. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4; www.lplonline.org/child.

Lisbon, Friday, Sept. 28: Baked chicken supper, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Ladies Auxiliary 9459, Route 196. Adults, $6; Children under 10, $3. FMI: 353-5291.

Durham, Saturday, Sept. 29: 19th and 20th Century Maine Quilt Exhibit, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Old Town Hall, 144 Royalsborough Road (Route 136). Help Restore Durham Landmark with the Durham Historical Society. FMI: 353-6250.

Greene, Saturday, Sept. 29: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Greene Fire Department.