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. 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: Bean and American chop suey supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Sixth Street Congregational Church, 109 Sixth St. $5, ages 6-12 $3, 5 and under free. Take out available. FMI: 782-7517.
Auburn, Saturday, Sept. 26: Karaoke and dance with Jean Louis, 8 p.m. to midnight, American Legion #153, 71 South Main St. FMI: 782-1118.
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.
Lisbon Falls, Saturday, Sept. 26: 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. 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.
New Gloucester, Saturday, Sept. 26: International supper and fun night, 5:30 p.m., Amvet Hall, Route 100. $6. Reservations required by Sept. 23. FMI: 926-4489 or 926-4693.
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]
Lewiston, Thursday, Oct. 1: Fall tree fingerprints craft, 10:30 a.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.
Lewiston, Thursday, Oct. 1: Domestic Violence Memorial Vigil, 6 p.m., Raymond Park, corner of Lincoln and Main Streets. Sponsored by Abused Women’s Advocacy Project. FMI: Victoria Williams 795-6744.
Auburn, Friday, Oct. 2: Turkey supper, 5-6:30 p.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $7, under 10 $3. Sponsored by Ladies Auxiliary. Benefits veterans programs. FMI: 782-2856.
Sabattus, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 2-3: Dominican Sisters’ Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Dominican Convent, 61 Lisbon Road. Baked goods, 50/50, raffles. Lunch 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. FMI: Kathy Irazzary 212-7674.
Gray, Saturday, Oct. 3: Bean supper, 5-6 p.m., American Legion, 5 Lewiston Road. $7, 5-11 $2.50, under 5 free. Benefits Senior welfare.
Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 3: Strutt Your Mutt dog walk and pet festival, 9 a.m. to noon, Simard-Payne Police Memorial Park, formerly Railroad Park. Sponsored by Greater Androscoggin Humane Society.
Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 3: Bean supper, 4-6 p.m., Holy Cross Church, 1080 Lisbon St. $7, 12 and under $3. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 12,652. FMI: Dan Leclair 240-3537.
Minot, Saturday, Oct. 3: Corned beef harvest supper, 4:30-6 p.m., West Minot Grange. $7. 12 and under $3. FMI: 345-3040.
New Gloucester, Saturday, Oct. 3: “Hats, Hats, Hats” workshop with yarn, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26. $20. Pre-registration required. FMI: 926-4597 or www.shaker.lib.me.us.
Pownal, Saturday, Oct. 3: Bean supper, 4:30-6 p.m., United Methodist Church, 851 Lawrence Road. $6, children $3, under 3 free. FMI: Nancy 688-4481 or Karen 829-5470.
Lewiston, Sunday, Oct. 4: Dance with music by Wild Horse, 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $8. FMI: 784-0389.
Lisbon, Sunday, Oct. 4: Rock/alternative concert by Sidetracked, 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].