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, Thursday, Sept. 17: Great Falls Forum lecture with Deborah Lipsky on “Living with Autism: An Insider’s View.”, noon to 1 p.m., Callahan Hall, Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Encouraged to bring brown bag lunch. Water available. FMI: 513-3133.
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.
Durham, Friday, Sept 18: All you can eat Friday Night Fish Fry, 5:30-7 p.m., AMVET Post 13, 1049 Royalsborough Rd., Route 136 apprx. one mile south of the junction of Rte 9 and 136. Haddock; fried, baked and chowder. $10, under age 7 $5. Children Menu available.
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.
Lisbon, Friday, Sept. 18: Supper and meeting, 5-6:30 p.m., VFW Post 9459. Meatball subs. $6, under age 10 $3. FMI: 353-2152.
Mechanic Falls, Friday, Sept. 18: Bean supper, 4:30-6 p.m., American Legion Post 150. $7, seniors $6, under 12 $3.50
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: Bean & American chop suey supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., basement of St. Louis Church, Third Street. Held by the Andy Valley Knights of Columbus, Council 8742. $6, kids 12 and under $3. 
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.
Buckfield, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 19-20: “Odd Fest 24” 24-hour variety show, starting at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oddfellow Theater. $50 24-hour pass; $30 12-hour pass (7:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. or 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.); $10 Insomnia Pass (12:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. at the door). Full passes are limited.Benefits Camp Sunshine. Tickets at www.oddfellowtheater.com.
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.
Lisbon Falls, Saturday, Sept. 19: Boiled dinner, 5-6:30 p.m., Masonic Hall, Oak Street. $7, under 12 $3.50, preschool free. Sponsored by Ancient York Lodge #155.
Lisbon Falls, Saturday, Sept. 19: Bean & Ham Supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Lisbon Methodist Church, School Street. $6, ages 6-12 $3, under age 5 free. Sponsored by the Methodist Women.
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: Public smorgasbord supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Grange, just off Rte. 26. Menu: hot dogs, baked beans, assorted casseroles, salads, & pies. $7, children 12 & under $3. Handicap accessible. Bottle drive to fund Community Service projects. 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.
Wales, Saturday, Sept. 19: Turkey supper, 5-6 p.m., Youth Center, Route 132. Sponsored by the Wales Presbyterian Women. FMI: Alice 375-8382 or Marilyn 375-6604.
Winthrop, Saturday, Sept. 19: Public Breakfast, 7-9 a.m., Winthrop Grange, Old Lewiston Road. Menu: all you can eat bacon, eggs, pancakes, homefries, backed beans, muffins, and beverages. $6, kids 12 and under $3. Proceeds will benefit community and Grange project.
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.
Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 22: Apples on a string, 10:30 a.m., The Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112 or [email protected] or http://toylibrarymaine.com.
Auburn, Wednesday, Sept. 23: Preschool Stories, 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Auburn Public Library. 49 Spring St. Ages 3-5. FMI: 333-6640.
Lewiston, Wednesday, Sept. 23: Reading Dog, 5:30 p.m., Children’s Department, Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Reserve 5-10 minute spot (or longer), call Lewiston Public Library 513-3133.
Lewiston, Wednesday, Sept. 23: Social/game night, 5 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $5. Door prizes. Refreshments. Benefits Androscoggin County Democratic Committee. Tickets: Diane Grandmaison 782-4711.
Lewiston, Thursday, Sept. 24: Storytime with Jack the puppet, 9:30 a.m., The Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112 or [email protected] or http://toylibrarymaine.com.
Lewiston, Thursday, Sept. 24: Art Van program, 10:30 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133, [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Greene, Friday, Sept. 25: Filmmaker and photographer Sandy Mortimer will narrate her wildlife film “Yellowstone – Trails and Tales”, 2-7 p.m., Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Rd. Free. FMI: 946-5311.
Lewiston, Friday, Sept. 25: Babytime Storytime, 10 a.m., Children’s Department, Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 0-2 1/2.
Lisbon, Friday, Sept. 25: New England Boiled Dinner, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall, 27 Village St. Donations: $7, age 12 & under $3.50, pre-school free. Sponsored by Nina Rebekah Lodge #86 and Sabattus River Lodge #21 IOOF.
Lisbon, Friday, Sept. 25: VFW Supper, 5-6:30 p.m., VFW Post 9459. Italian Night. $6, under age 10 $3. FMI: 353-2152.
Sabattus, Friday & Saturday, Sept. 25&26: garage sale, 9 a.m  to 1 p.m., Dominican Convent, 61 Lisbon Rd. Benefits go to Loaves & Fishes. FMI: Kathy 375-8399 or 212-7674.
Auburn, Saturday, Sept. 26: Altered Book Workshop for Teens and Adults, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., conference room of Auburn Public Library, 49 Sprin St. Space is limited and registration is required. Call 333-6640 ext. 4 or [email protected].
Auburn, Saturday, Sept. 26: Urban field trip for kids ages 8 and up, 10-11 a.m., Library, 49 Spring St. Meet at front desk. FMI: 333-6640.
Auburn, Saturday, Sept. 26: Sprouts family program for ages birth to 36 months, 10:30-10:50 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 333-6640.
Auburn, Saturday, Sept. 26: Kids’ book chat for grades 3-6, 1-1:45 p.m., Library’s Maggie Trafton Program Room, 49 Spring St. Share book suggestions. Games, refreshments.
Auburn, Saturday, Sept. 26: 50’s Sock Hop, 6-8:30 p.m., Hasty Memorial Armory, Pettengill Park. $5, seniors and under 18 $3. Raffles, contests, prizes. Music by DJ Mac Dickson of 92 Moose. Sponsored by Auburn Youth Hockey. Tickets and FMI: Julie 577-1218.
Auburn, Saturday, Sept. 26: Literacy Volunteers Tutor Training Workshop, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 60 Court St. Registration required. Call 333-6601 ext. 1321.
Bowdoin, Saturday, Sept. 26: Bean supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Bowdoin Fire Department, Cornish Drive (off Maine Street). Benefits go to Bowdoin Fire Department Auxiliary. FMI: 666-5787.
Greene, Saturday, Sept. 26: American Red Cross blood drive, 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Fire Department, 106 Patten Road.
Lewiston, Saturday, Sept. 26: 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. 26: Demonstration by Classic Quilters, starting at 10 a.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26. Free. Open to public. FMI: 926-4597.
New Gloucester, Saturday, Sept. 26: Apple pie sale, starting at 10 a.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26. Sponsored by Historical Society.
Sabattus, Saturday, Sept. 26: Bean supper and dance, supper 5 p.m., dance follows until 9:30 p.m., Jacques Cartier Club, Wales Road. Supper $10, dance $5, both $10. Open to public. Music by the “Trio”. FMI: 375-4850.
Sabattus, Saturday, Sept. 26: Karaoke and dance, 7-11 p.m., American Legion, Island Road. Free. Public invited.
Lewiston, Sunday, Sept. 27: Dance with music by Patio Cowboys, 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 150 East Ave. $8. FMI: 784-0389.
Lisbon, Sunday, Sept. 27: Bluegrass music by Back To Basics, 5:30-7 p.m., MTM Park, School Street. Free. Sponsored by the Revitalization Committee.
Lewiston, Monday, Sept. 28: Kids’ cooking club, 4 p.m., Children’s Department, Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 7-14. Limited to 8. FMI or call to sign up: 513-3133 or [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids. 
Lewiston, Monday, Sept. 28: All-ages storytime, 6:30 p.m., Children’s department, Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids. 
Freeport, Tuesday, Sept. 29: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Community Center, 53 Depot St.
Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 29: 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. 29: Make playdough, 10:30 a.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112 or [email protected].
Auburn, Wednesday, Sept. 30: Preschool Stories, 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Children’s Room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640.
Auburn, Wednesday, Sept. 30: Origami workshop, 2 p.m., Maggie Trafton Program Room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Space is limited. Advanced registration required. Call 333-6640 ext. 4.
Lewiston, Wednesday, Sept. 30: Art Van, 10:30 a.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. No Pre-registration required. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org/kids or [email protected]