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, 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.
Durham, Friday, Oct. 2: All-you-can-eat Friday Night Fish Fry, 5:30-7 p.m., Amvet Post 13, 1049 Royalsborough Road, Route 136. $10, under 7 $5. Haddock: fried, baked and chowder. Children’s menu available.
Lewiston, Friday, Oct. 2: 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, Oct. 2: Supper – American Chop Suey, 5:30-6:30 p.m., VFW post 9459. $6. FMI: 353-2152.
Lisbon, Friday, Oct. 2: Pork chop supper, 5-6:30 p.m., American Legion Post 158, 10 Webster St. $6.
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.
Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 3: Dance with music by Vintage, 8 p.m. to midnight, American Legion #153, 71 South Main St. FMI: 782-1118.
Danville, Saturday, Oct. 3: Bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m., Danville Grange Hall. $7, kids $4.
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.
Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 3: Fall festival, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thorncrag Nature Sanctuary. FMI: 782-5238 or stantonbirdclub.org.
Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 3: Zumba class, 1-3 p.m., Memorial Armory, Central Avenue. $25 donation. Register at www.zumbame.com. Everyone welcome. Benefits Dempsey Challenge. FMI: 784-7071.
Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 3: Reading Dog program, noon, Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Reserve a spot at 513-3133.
Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 3: Spiral Arts program, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Calvary United Methodist at 59 Sabattus St. Free. All ages. FMI: 782-3221.
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: Apple Saturday, 10 a.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26. Free cider pressing. Bring your own apples or buy Shaker apples. FMI: 926-4597
New Gloucester, Saturday, Oct. 3: History Barn open to public, 9 a.m. to noon, Intervale Road, Route 231, behind town hall. Free. Displays and photo exhibit.
New Gloucester, Saturday, Oct. 3: Author Tom Blake will sign copies of the new pictorial history of New Gloucester, 1-4 p.m., Thompson’s Orchard, Gloucester Hill Road.
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.
Sabattus, Saturday, Oct. 3: Baked bean and casserole supper, 4:30-6:00 p.m., Our Lady of the Rosary Parish. $6.50 adults, $3 kids 12 and under. Sponsered by Knights of Columbus. Proceeds benefit parish programs. FMI: 375-6586 or 375-4057.
South Momouth, Saturday, Oct. 3: Public Potluck Supper, 6 p.m., South Monmouth Baptist Church, 163 South Monmouth Road. Bring a dish or dessert to share. FMI: Lynn 933-2158.
Wales, Saturday, Oct. 3: Turkey Supper, 5-6 p.m., Wales Youth Center, Route 132. Sponsered by the Wales Presbyterian Church to benefit the Wales Fire Department Scholarship Fund. Menu: turkey, potato, vegetable, gravy, stuffing, beverages, pies. FMI: Alice 375-8382 or Marilyn 375-6604.
West Minot, Saturday, Oct. 3: Harvest supper, 4:30-6 p.m., West Minot Grange Hall, Routes 119 and 124. Home corned beef and five vegetables, bread, beverage, gingerbread and whipped cream. $7, kids $3.50. FMI: Jim 966-2913 or Hester 345-3040.
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].
Mechanic Falls, Sunday, Oct. 4: Ladies auxiliary and S.A.L. lobster and steam clam dinner, 1 p.m., American Legion Post #150. 2 lobsters, steamers, coleslaw, rolls and dessert $9.95.
Sabattus, Sunday, Oct. 4: Breakfast, 7:30-10 a.m., American Legion Post 135. $6, 10 and under $3.
Auburn, Monday, Oct. 5: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, 14 Great Falls Plaza.
Lewiston, Monday, Oct. 5: All-ages story time, 7 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133, [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Lewiston, Monday, Oct. 5: Cooking club for ages 7-14, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Space limited. Sponsored by Lots to Gardens. Sign up at 513-3133.
Lisbon Falls, Monday, Oct. 5: American Red Cross blood drive, 2-7 p.m., Holy Trinity Church, 67 Frost Hill Ave.
Lewiston, Tuesday, Oct. 6: Wiffle ball t-ball for preschoolers, 10-11 a.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. Runs for 8 weeks. To sign up, call 782-1112.
Lewiston, Tuesday, Oct. 6: 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, Oct. 6: Craft: fall leaves on our tree, 10:30 a.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112 or toylibrarymaine.com.
Auburn, Wednesday, Oct. 7: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Edward Little High School, 77 Harris St.
Auburn, Wednesday, Oct. 7: Stanton Bird Club field trip, 8-11 a.m., Pettingill Park. FMI: 933-2266 or stantonbirdclub.org.
Auburn, Wednesday, Oct. 7: Preschool story time, 9:30 a.m., Library, 49 Spring St. Bob “the builder” Belz of Public Works will bring dump truck and plow. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 3.
Lewiston, Wednesday, Oct. 7: Reading Dog program, 5:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Reserve a spot at 513-3133.
Lewiston, Wednesday, Oct. 7: Discussion about marriage equality, 12-1 p.m., USM/L-A College, Room 107. All welcome. Sponsored by Protect Maine Equality campaign.
Lewiston, Thursday, Oct. 8: Peek-A-Boo Puppet show, Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112 or toylibrarymaine.com.
Lewiston, Thursday, Oct. 8: Art Van program for ages 6-13, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133, [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Auburn, Friday, Oct. 9: Autumn Night Out, 6:30 p.m., Martindale Country Club. $35 or 4 for $120. Food, music, auctions. Benefits Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice hospice services. Reservations and FMI: 795-9537.
Greene, Friday, Oct. 9: Film “Sea to Sea in a Model T” narrated by Don and Fran Van Polen, 2 and 7 p.m., Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. Free. FMI: 946-5311.
Lewiston, Friday, Oct. 9: 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.
Lewiston, Friday, Oct. 9: Toy drive, 5-9 p.m., Grid Iron Restaurant, 1567 Lisbon St. Bring a new unwrapped toy or gift card. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 8742. Benefits children in foster care.
Lisbon, Friday, Oct. 9: Pork roast supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., VFW Post 9459. $6. FMI: 353-2152.
Turner, Friday, Oct. 9: Ham Supper, 5-7 p.m., Universalist Church, Route 117, Turner Center. Sponsored by Ladies Circle. $7, ages 6-12 $4, age 5 and under free.
Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 10: Kids First-Parenting through Separation and Divorce, 8 a.m. to noon, B Street Community Center, 57 Birch St., suite 204. $60. Limited scholarships available. Sponsored by Advocates for Children. Registration and FMI: 783-3990.
Durham, Saturday, Oct. 10: Bean supper, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Masonic Hall, Route 136. $7, children $3.
Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 10: Reading Dog program, noon, Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Reserve a spot at 513-3133.
Lisbon Falls, Saturday, Oct. 10: Bean and casserole 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 Council 2358. FMI: 353-5636.
New Gloucester, Saturday, Oct. 10: Apple Saturday, starting at 10 a.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26. Free cider pressing. Bring your own apples or buy them at the Shaker Store. Cider and doughnut sale. FMI: 926-4597.
New  Gloucester, Saturday, Oct. 10: 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.
Sabattus, Saturday, Oct. 10: Bean supper and dance, 5-9:30p.m., Jacques Cartier Club, Wales Road. Supper $6, dance $6, both $10. Open to public. Music by the “Trio”. FMI: 375-4850.
Auburn, Sunday, Oct. 11: Breakfast, 8-10:30 a.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $4/$5. Benefits National Home For Children. FMI: 784-6883.
Lewiston, Sunday, Oct. 11: Dance with music by Clary Hill, 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $8. FMI: 784-0389.
Gray, Monday, Oct. 12: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., American Legion, Lewiston Road.
Hebron, Monday, Oct. 12: Red Cross Blood Drive, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Old Woodman Hill Road. 
Lewiston, Tuesday, Oct. 12: Craft: put apples in our tree, 10:30 a.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112 or toylibrarymaine.com.
Lewiston, Wednesday, Oct. 13: Craft: make a squirrel, 10:30 a.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112 or toylibrarymaine.com.
Lewiston, Tuesday, Oct. 13: 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, Wednesday, Oct. 14: Reading dog program, 5:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. To reserve a spot to read to a dog, call 513-3133.