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, Oct. 13: Preschool story time for ages 2½-5, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 513-3133, jparis@ci.lewiston.me.us or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Lewiston, Tuesday, Oct. 13: Preschooler T-ball, 10:30 a.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. $5. FMI: 782-1112 or toylibrary@toylibrarymaine.com or http://toylibrarymaine.com.
Auburn, Wednesday, Oct. 14: Preschool Stories, 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m., Maggie Trafton program room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Ages 3-5. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.
Auburn, Wednesday, Oct. 14: Teen Gaming Hour, 3 p.m., Androscoggin Community Room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.
Dresden, Wednesday, Oct. 14: Field Trip to Green Point Farm WMA, 7:30 a.m., Green Point. Car pooling, meet at CVS in Bath at 7 a.m. Free and open to public. FMI: Mike Fahay 443-1253.
Lewiston, Wednesday, Oct. 14: Put apples in our tree, 10:30 a.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112 or toylibrary@toylibrarymaine.com or http://toylibrarymaine.com.
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.
Lewiston, Thursday, Oct. 15: Red Cross blood drive, 7:30 a.m to 1 p.m., 591 Lisbon St.
Lewiston, Thursday, Oct. 15: Make a squirrel, 10:30 a.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112 or toylibrary@toylibrarymaine.com or http://toylibrarymaine.com.
Lewiston, Thursday, Oct. 15: Lew Alessio and Marc Mutty speaking on the topic “Marriage in Maine: Gay or Nay”, 12-1 p.m., Callahan Hall, Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Free. Encouraged to bring lunch. FMI: 513-3050.
Lewiston, Thursday, Oct. 15: Art Van, 4 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 6-13. Space is limited. FMI and to reserve a spot: 513-3133 or jparis@ci.lewiston.me.us or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Lewiston, Thursday, Oct. 15: Maine Military and Community Network, 4 p.m., L-A College, 51 Westminster St., Room 170. Resources for struggles service men and women and their families face. FMI: 1-888-365-9287.
Lisbon, Thursday, Oct. 15: Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m to 1 p.m., 1000 Lisbon St.
New Gloucester, Thursday, Oct. 15: “New Gloucester Apple Industry”, 7 p.m., New Gloucester Meetinghouse, Route 231, next to the Town Hall. Public invited. Refreshments. Sponsored by Historical Society.
Auburn, Friday, Oct. 16: Teen open mic, 6 p.m., Library Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. Performers sign up at 5:30 p.m. Admission: canned food item. FMI: Sally 333-6640 ext. 4 or sholt@auburnpubliclibrary.org.
Durham, Friday, Oct. 16: 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. 16: Baby time story time for ages 0-2½, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Lewiston, Friday, Oct. 16: Show: Simply Me, Rhonda Trask, Dale Holden and The Graffixx, 7 p.m., Holy Family Church Hall, 607 Sabattus St. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets or FMI: Jerry Poulin 782-0381 or Arthur Obie 782-0498.
Lewiston, Friday, Oct. 16: L-A Senior College Food for thought luncheon, noon, USM/L-A.History and Programs of the McLaughlin Garden” with Exec. Dir. Michael Desplaines. Advance $7; at door $8. Reservation by noon Oct. 15 at 753-6510.
Lisbon, Friday, Oct. 16: Corn chowder and finger roll dinner, meeting night, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Lisbon V.F.W. Post 9459. FMI: 353-2152.
Sabattus, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 16 and 17: Garage sale, 9 a.m to 1 p.m., Dominican Convent, 61 Lisbon Road. Benefits Loaves & Fishes. FMI: Kathy at 375-8399 or 212-7674.
Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 17: Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish harvest fair, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., St. Dominic Regional High School gym.
Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 17: Kids! Sprouts program for birth through 36 months, 10:30-10:50 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.
Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 17: Roast turkey dinner, 4-6 p.m., St. Phillips Church, Route 4. $8, under 12 $4. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 8742. For advanced tickets, 345-3661 or 782-8096.
Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 17: Harvest dinner, 5-6:30 p.m., Grace Lutheran Church, 755 Summer St. $7, 5 and under $3. Benefits Trinity Jubilee Center.
Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 17: Bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m., United Methodist Church, 439 Park Ave. $7, ages 6-10 $3, 5 and under free.
Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 17: Story time and activity with Judy D’Amour, 9:30 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.
Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 17: Worm composting with Cindy Petherbridge, 10 a.m., Library, Maggie Trafton Program Room. Space limited, pre-registration required. FMI: 333-6640 ext 3.
Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 17: Reading Dog program, noon, Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. To reserve a spot, call 513-3133. FMI: jparis@ci.lewiston.me.us or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Lewiston, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 17-18: Championship & Household Pet Cat Show, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Armory, 55 Alfred Plourde Parkway. $5, 10 and under $3. Advance registration to “show your kitty”. Sponsored by United Maine Coon Cat Assoc. and Cat Fanciers Federation. FMI: Peggy 603-859-4738.
Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 17: Spaghetti dinner, 1-4 p.m., Root Cellar Community Room. $6, children $3. Benefits Rebbecca the dog’s life-saving operation.
Lisbon Falls, Saturday, Oct. 17: New England boiled dinner, 5-6:30 p.m., Masonic Hall, Oak Street. $7, under 12 $3.50, preschool free. Sponsored by Ancient York Lodge 155.
Mechanic Falls, Saturday, Oct. 17: Roast beef supper, 5-6:30 p.m., First Congregational Hall, 64 Elm St. $7, 12 and under $5.Sponsored by Historical Society. FMI: 345-3134.
Minot, Saturday, Oct. 17: Town social, 6-9 p.m., West Minot Grange Hall. $5, under 10 $3. Sponsored by Historical Society and Community Club.
Minot, Saturday, Oct. 17: Roast turkey dinner, 5-6 p.m., Minot United Methodist Church. $6, kids $3. Roast turkey, stuffing, mashed potato, gravy, green beans, bread, cranberry sauce, homemade pies. FMI: Allen Messer, 998-6005.
New Gloucester, Saturday, Oct. 17: Bean supper, 5-6 p.m., Amvets post 6. $7, kids under 12 $3, under 6 free.
New Gloucester, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 17-18: Community fair, Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Fairgrounds, Bald Hill Road. Free admission. FMI: George Carman or Michael Bardier 926-4126 ext. 7 or newgloucestercommunityfair@yahoo.com
Poland, Saturday, Oct. 17: Bottle drive, noon to 5 p.m., drop off at 555 Plains Road. Benefits Poland Spring Academy’s trip to Costa Rica. Pickup or FMI: Tina 754-0453 or Julia 754-4572.
Sabattus, Saturday, Oct. 17: Bean supper, 4:30-6 p.m., American Legion Post 135, Island Road. $6, 10 and under $3.
Turner, Saturday, Oct. 17: Annual turkey harvest supper, 4:30-6:30 p.m., GAR Hall, Route 219, approx. 1 mile east of routes 4 and 219. Donations benefit North Turner Presbyterian Church. FMI: 224-7913.
Wales, Saturday, Oct. 17: Turkey supper, 5-6 p.m., Youth Center, Route 132. Sponsored by Wales Presbyterian Women. FMI: Alice 375-8382 or Marilyn 375-6604.
Auburn, Sunday, Oct. 18: Pancake breakfast, 8-11 a.m., St. Philip’s Church, Route 4. $5, 12 and under $2. Sponsored by the family groups.
Auburn, Sunday, Oct. 18: Interfaith service for marriage equality, 5 p.m., First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St. Reception to follow. FMI: 783-0461.
Hebron, Sunday, Oct. 18: Barn tour preceded by luncheon and lecture, 1 p.m., Greenwood Mountain Inn. $8. Rain or shine. Benefits Historical Society. FMI: 966-2233.
Lewiston, Sunday, Oct. 18: Dance with music by Wild Horse, 7 p.m. Knights of Columbus hall, 150 East Ave. $8. FMI: 784-0389.
Auburn, Monday, Oct. 19: Mom’s Morning Out for parents and young children, 10-11 a.m., Library, Maggie Trafton Program Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.
Lewiston, Monday, Oct. 19: Music and movement, 10:30 a.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112 or toylibrarymaine.com.
Lewiston, Monday, Oct. 19: Kids’ cooking club for ages 7-14, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Space limited. Sign up at 513-3133. Presented by Lots to Gardens.
Lewiston, Monday, Oct 19: All-ages story time, 7 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133, jparis@ci.lewiston.me.us or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Lewiston, Tuesday, Oct. 20: Preschool story time for ages 2½-5, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 513-3133, jparis@ci.lewiston.me.us or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Lewiston, Tuesday, Oct. 20: Preschooler T-Ball, 10:30 a.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. $5. FMI: 782-1112 or toylibrarymaine.com.
Auburn, Wednesday, Oct. 21: Preschool story time with guest Fire Chief Wayne Werts, 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Library, Maggie Trafton Program Room. For ages 3-5. Fire truck demonstration on lawn. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.
Auburn, Wednesday, Oct. 21: Teen Anime Club, 3 p.m., Library, Community Room, 49 Spring St. Refreshments. All teens welcome. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.
Lewiston, Wednesday, Oct. 21: Spaghetti supper, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Holy Cross Church Hall, 1080 Lisbon St. $6, under 12 $3, under 5 free. Benefits Maine Right to Life bus pilgrimage to Washington, D.C. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 12652.
Lewiston, Wednesday, Oct. 21: 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.
Sabattus, Wednesday, Oct. 21: Card party, 6 p.m., American Legion Post 135, Island Road. $2. Public invited.                Sabattus, Wednesday, Oct. 21: Card party, 6-9 p.m., Jacques Cartier Club, 14 Wales Road. $3. Benefits Loaves & Fishes and local food pantry. FMI: Monique Schreiber 784-2149.
Auburn, Thursday, Oct. 22: Book chat with Laurie for 3-6 graders, 6:30-7:15 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. Bring favorite book suggestions to share. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.
Auburn, Thursday, Oct. 22: Ghosthunters program for teens and adults, 6 p.m., Library, Community Room, 49 Spring St. By Jeff and Robin Davis of Searchin4spirits.com. To register of FMI: Sally 333-6640 ext. 4 or sholt@auburnpubliclibrary.org.
Lewiston, Thursday, Oct. 22: Story time with Jack the puppet, 10:30 a.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112 or toylibrarymaine.com.
Lewiston, Thursday, Oct. 22: Art Van program for ages 6-13, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133, jparis@ci.lewiston.me.us or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Litchfield, Thursday, Oct. 22: Haunted trail, 6-9 p.m., Carrie Ricker Middle School. $5, under 10 $2. Wear appropriate footwear. Sponsored by Oak Hill High School’s Freshman Class and Carrie Ricker 8th graders.
Gray, Friday, Oct. 23: Halloween night visit, 6-9 p.m., Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. Wear costume. Door prizes. Regular admission fees. Rain date Oct. 24. FMI: 657-4977 or www.mainewildlifepark.com.
Greene, Friday, Oct. 23: Folk music by the Gawler Family, 2 and 7 p.m., Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. Free admission. FMI: 946-5311.
Lewiston, Friday, Oct. 23: Story time for ages 0-2½, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Lisbon, Friday, Oct. 23: Ham dinner, 5:30-6:30 p.m., VFW Post 9459. $6. Sponsored by Auxiliary. FMI: 353-2152.
Lisbon, Friday, Oct. 23: Roast turkey dinner, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall, 27 Village St. $7, 12 and under $3.50, preschool free. Sponsored by Nina Rebekah Lodge 86 and Sabattus River Lodge 21.
Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 24: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Auburn Mall, 550 Center St.
Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 24: Sprouts family program for ages birth through 36 months, 10:30-10:50 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.
Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 24: Auburn Book Project Award reception, 11 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. 5th or 6th grade winner’s book to be added to library’s collection. Book signing from 1-3 p.m. at Waldenbooks, Auburn Mall.
Bowdoin, Saturday, Oct. 24: Beef or turkey supper, 4:30-6 p.m., West Bowdoin Parish hall. $7.50, 12 and under $3, preschool free. Sponsored by Woodlawn Cemetery Association.
Gray, Saturday, Oct. 24: Bean supper, 5 p.m., First Congregational Church, Route 115. $7, under 12 $3. Handicapped accessible. FMI: 657-4279, day of supper 657-3279.
Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 24: Reading Dog program, noon, Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. To reserve a spot to read to a dog, call 513-3133. FMI: jparis@ci.lewiston.me.us or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Lisbon Falls, Saturday, Oct. 24: Bean and ham supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Methodist Church, School Street. $6, ages 6-12 $3, 5 and under free. Sponsored by the Methodist Women.
Litchfield, Saturday, Oct. 24: Haunted trail, 6-9 p.m., Carrie Ricker Middle School. $5, under 10 $2. Wear appropriate footwear. Sponsored by Oak Hill High School’s Freshman Class and Carrie Ricker 8th graders.
New Gloucester, Saturday, Oct. 24: Halloween party for ages 7-13, 7-9 p.m., Amvet Hall, Route 100. $3. Costumes must be worn. Games, karaoke, dance, food.
Pownal, Saturday, Oct. 24: Ham supper, 4:30-6 p.m., United Methodist Church, 871 Lawrence Road. $7, children $3, under 2 free. Handicap accessible. FMI: Caron 688-4101.
Sabattus, Saturday, Oct. 24: Halloween dance and karaoke, 7-11 p.m., American Legion Post 135. Free admission. Costume contest. Public invited.
Lewiston, Sunday, Oct. 25: Dance, 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $8. Music by Steve and The Good Old Boys. FMI: 784-0389.