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
Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 8: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., Children’s department, Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. ages 2½ – 5.
Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 8: Parenting 101, Good Discipline, Good Kids, 5:30- 7:30 p.m., Advocates for Children, B Street Community Center, 57 Birch St. Suite 204. Registration is required. $5. Recommended for parents with children aged 5 – 12.
Auburn, Wednesday, Sept. 9: Preschool stories, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m., Auburn public library, 49 Spring St. Ages 3-5. in the Maggie Trafton Program Room. Program is designed for children comfortable in a group without their parent. FMI: 333-6640.
Auburn, Thursday, Sept. 10: Kids music together, 10 a.m., Children’s room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Ages birth to 5. Space is limited, advance registration is required. FMI and to register: 333-6640 ext. 3.
Lewiston, Wednesday, Sept. 9: Reading dog, 5:30 p.m., Children’s department, Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Call to reserve your 5 or 10 minute spot: 513-3133.
Greene, Friday, Sept. 11: Comedian Birdie Googins, aka the Marden’s Lady, will entertain at the Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 2 and 7 p.m., 371 Sawyer Road. Free admission. FMI call 946-5311.
Lewiston, Friday, Sept. 11: Baby-time storytime, 10 a.m., Children’s department, Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. ages 0-2 1/2.
Sabattus, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 11-12: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dominican Convent, 61 Lisbon Road. Benefits Loaves & Fishes. FMI: Kathy 375-8399 or 212-7674.
Lewiston, Friday, Sept. 11: L-A Senior College Food for Thought luncheon, noon, USM/L-A College. History and recreation of West Auburn one-room school. $7 in advance, $8 at door. Reserve by noon Sept. 10 at 753-6510.
Auburn, Saturday, Sept. 12: Flapjack fundraiser, 8-10 a.m., Applebee’s Restaurant. Benefits Lewiston High School cheering program.
Auburn, Saturday, Sept. 12: Sprouts family program for birth through 36 months, 10:30-10:50 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.
Auburn, Saturday, Sept. 12: Book sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sixth Street Congregational Church. Prices up to $1.
Durham, Saturday, Sept. 12: Bean supper, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Masonic Hall, Route 136, across from River Park. $7, children $3.
Lewiston, Saturday, Sept. 12: Reading dog, 12 p.m., Children’s department, Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Call to reserve your 5 or 10 minute spot: 513-3133.
Lewiston, Saturday, Sept. 12: Parenting through separation and divorce program, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Advocates for Children, B Street Community Center, 57 Birch St. Suite 204. $60. Call to register 783-3990.
Lewiston, Saturday, Sept. 12: Spaghetti supper, 4-6 p.m., Holy Family Church Hall, 607 Sabattus St. $7, under 12 $3. Handicap accessible.
Lewiston, Saturday, Sept. 12: Bean and casserole supper, 4:45-6 p.m., Calvary United Methodist Church, 59 Sabattus St. $7, children $3.
Lisbon Falls, Saturday, Sept. 12: Bean supper, 4:45-6 p.m., Holy Trinity Church Parish Hall, 67 Frost Hill Ave. $6, 4-11 $4, under 4 free, family with children under 12 $15. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. FMI: 353-5636.
New Gloucester, Saturday, Sept. 12: Blacksmith demonstration by Tim Greene, starting at 10 a.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26. Free, open to public. FMI: 926-4597.
Poland, Saturday, Sept. 12: Yard sale, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Community Church, Route 26. Refreshments, children’s entertainment. Benefits Tri-Town Food Bank.
Sabattus, Saturday, Sept. 12: Bean supper and dance, 5 p.m., Jacques Cartier Club, Wales Road. Supper $6, dance $5, or both $10. Open to public. Music by The Golden Aces. FMI: 375-4850.
Lewiston, Sunday, Sept. 13: Dance with music by Steve and The Good Old Boys, 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 150 East Ave. $8. FMI: 784-0389.
Lisbon Falls, Sunday, Sept. 13: The Sam Anderson Band concert, 5:30-7 p.m., MTM Park, School Street. Free. Bring chair or blanket. Sponsored by Revitalization Committee. FMI: Rosie Bradley 353-3000 ext. 122 or [email protected].
Poland, Sunday, Sept. 13: Person-to-Person potluck supper and program on backyard birds, 6-8 p.m., Ricker Library. Bring a dish to share. Children welcome.
Auburn, Monday, Sept. 14: Detecting and surviving prostate cancer, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Auburn Public Library, Library conference room, 49 Spring St. Free. No registration.
Lewiston, Monday, Sept. 14: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 150 East Ave.
Lewiston, Monday, Sept. 14: All-ages storytime, 6:30 p.m., Children’s department, Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. all ages.
Lewiston, Monday, Sept. 14: Kids’ cooking club, 4 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, Children’s Department, 200 Lisbon St. ages 7-14. Sign up. Space is limited. FMI 513-3133.
Auburn, Tuesday, Sept. 15: Line dancing for beginners with Jackie O. and George, 10 a.m., First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St, side door. FMI: 783-6667 or 784-3749.
Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 15: Preschool story time for ages 2½-5, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 513-3133, [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 15: Line dancing for beginners with Jackie O. and George, 6:30 p.m., Central Hall. FMI: 783-6667 or 784-3749.
Auburn, Wednesday, Sept. 16: Teen Anime Club, 3 p.m., Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. Refreshments. All teens welcome. FMI: 333-6640.
Auburn, Wednesday, Sept. 16: Preschool story time for ages 3-5, 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640
Lewiston, Wednesday, Sept. 16: Reading Dog program, 5:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. To reserve a spot, call 513-3133. FMI: [email protected] or www. lplonline.org/kids.
Lewiston, Thursday, Sept. 17: Parenting 201, Keeping peace at home, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Advocates for Children, B Street Community Center, 57 Birch St., suite 204. Registration required. $5 fee. Recommended for parents of 5-12 year old.
Lewiston, Thursday, Sept. 17: Art Van, 10:30 a.m., Lewiston Public Library children’s room, 200 Lisbon St. No pre-registration required. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org/kids.