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, 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.
Auburn, Friday, Sept. 11: Open mic/poetry slam, 7:15 p.m., First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St. Free. FMI: 783-0461 or www.auburnuu.org.
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.
Auburn, Saturday, Sept. 12: Dance, 7-11 p.m., American Legion #153, 71 South Main St. FMI: 782-1118.
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.
Lewiston, Saturday, Sept. 12: Poker Run, registration 9-11 a.m., Central Maine Powersports, Main Street, Route 202. $6 per poker hand. Cash prizes. Benefits the Shriners. Sponsored by Gold Wing Riders Association Chapter C. FMI: Dennis or Sandra Wright 207-763-3862 or [email protected].
Lisbon, Saturday, Sept. 12: Pig roast, 2 p.m., American Legion 158, Webster Street. $6. Rain or shine. Sponsored by Sons of American Legion. FMI: 353-8192.
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.
Sabattus, Saturday, Sept. 12:  Baked bean and casserole supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Our Lady of the Rosary Parish, benefits parish programs. $6.50, children under 12 $3 375-6586
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.
Lewiston, Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 14-15: Orientation for teens on young adult library resources, 4:30 p.m., Library Teen Room, 200 Lisbon St. Participants can win a free iPod. FMI: 513-3135 or www.lplonline.org.
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.
Lewiston, Thursday, Sept. 17: Orientation for teens on young adult library resources, 4:30 p.m., Library Teen Room, 200 Lisbon St. Participants can win a free iPod. FMI: 513-3135 or www.lplonline.org.
Lewiston, Friday, Sept. 18: Baby time story time for ages 0-2½, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 513-3133, [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Lisbon, Friday, Sept. 18: Meat loaf supper, 5 p.m., American Legion Auxiliary Post 158, Webster Street. $6. FMI: 353-8192.
Monmouth, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 18-19: Beaver Brook Campground weekend, starts 6 p.m. Friday, Beaver Brook Campground. Free with admission to campground. Music, silent auction, bean supper. Sponsored by Maine Country Music Association. FMI entertainment: Bing Crosby 645-2472. FMI camping: 933-2108.
Sabattus, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 18-19: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dominican Convent, 61 Lisbon Road. FMI: Kathy 375-8399 or 212-7674.
Auburn, Saturday, Sept. 19: Story time and activity with Judy D’Amour and her cat Moxie, 9:30 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640.
Auburn, Saturday, Sept. 19: Sprouts family program for ages birth through 36 months, 10:30-10:50 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 333-6640.
Auburn, Saturday, Sept. 19: Bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m., United Methodist Church, 439 Park Ave. $7, 6-10 $3, 5 and under free.
Bowdoin, Saturday, Sept. 19: Harvest supper, 4:30-6 p.m., West Bowdoin Parish Hall. $7, 12 and under $3.50, preschool free. Sponsored by West Bowdoin Baptist Church.
Durham, Saturday, Sept. 19: Quilt/hooked rug show and bake sale, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Union church, 744 Royalsborough Road, Route 136. Benefits Historical Society’s restoration fund.
Gray, Saturday, Sept. 19: Rick Charette concert, 11 a.m. to noon, Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. Regular admission. Rain or shine. Autograph signing, CD’s for sale. FMI: 657-4977 or www.mainewildlifepark.com.
Lewiston, Saturday, Sept. 19: Reading Dog program, noon, Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Reserve a spot to read to a dog at 513-3133. FMI: [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.
New Gloucester, Saturday, Sept. 19: R & R Spinners demonstration, starting at 10 a.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26. Free, open to public.
New Gloucester, Saturday, Sept. 19: Guided nature hike, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26. $5, children $2, under 6 free. FMI: 926-4597 or www.shaker.lib.me.us.
New Gloucester, Saturday, Sept. 19: Bean supper, 5-6 p.m., Amvets Post 6. $7, 6-11 $3, under 6 free.
New Gloucester, Saturday, Sept. 19: Smorgasbord supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Grange, Sabbathday Road, off Route 26. $7, 12 and under $3. FMI: Steven Haycock 998-2783 or [email protected].
Sabattus, Saturday, Sept. 19: Bean supper, 4:30-6 p.m., American Legion Post 135, Island Road. $6, 10 and under $3.
Auburn, Sunday, Sept. 20: Ethical Eating farmer’s market, 11 a.m. to noon, First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St. FMI: 783-0461 or [email protected].
Lewiston, Sunday, Sept. 20: Dance with music by Wild Horse, 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 150 East Ave. $8. FMI: 784-0389.
Lisbon, Sunday, Sept. 20: Nippin the Nub concert, 5:30-7 p.m., MTM Park, School Street. Free. Food available. Sponsored by Revitalization Committee. FMI: Rosie Bradley 353-3000 ext. 122 or [email protected].
Litchfield, Sunday, Sept. 20: Country Sunday, 12-5 p.m., Sportsman’s Club. $7, members $5, under 10 free. Doors open at 11 a.m. Raffles, 50/50, door prizes. Buffet lunch available. Sponsored by Down East Country Music Association. FMI: Gary 377-8035 or Connie 737-0920.
Pownal, Sunday, Sept. 20: Open reception for sculpture exhibition: Autumn at Hawk Ridge, 4-6 p.m., June Lacombe Sculpture gallery. FMI: 688-4468, [email protected] or www.junelacombesculpture.com.
Lewiston, Monday, Sept. 21: Kids’ cooking club for ages 7-14, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Sponsored by Lots to Gardens. Limited to 8 spaces. Sign up at 513-3133 or Children’s Department. FMI: [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Lewiston, Monday, Sept. 21: All-ages story time, 6:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon st. FMI: 513-3133, [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 22: Preschool story time for ages 2½-5, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133, [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 22: American Red Cross blood drive, 3-8 p.m., Bates College Chase Hall, Campus Avenue.