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. 20: 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. 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.
Lewiston, Wednesday, Oct. 21: Mini-medical school: “Spinal Injuries in Seniors”, 6:30-8 p.m., Bates College, G65 Pettingill Hall. Free. Sponsored by Central Maine Medical Center. To register or FMI: 795-8448 or [email protected].
Lewiston, Wednesday, Oct. 28: Mini-medical school: “Understanding and Managing Pain”, 6:30-8 p.m., Bates College, G65 Pettingill Hall. Free. Sponsored by Central Maine Medical Center. To register or FMI: 795-8448 or [email protected].
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 [email protected].
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, [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Lewiston, Thursday, Oct. 22: Public forum on Maine State Rail Plan, 6-8 p.m., Library’s Couture Room, 200 Lisbon St. Free. Sponsored by Maine Department of Transportation. FMI: 623-4000 or 329-6502.
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.
Lisbon, Friday, Oct. 23: Stuffed cabbage supper, 5 p.m., American Legion Post 158, Webster Street. $6.
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.
Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 24: Bean and American chop suey supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Sixth Street Congregational Church, 109 Sixth St. $5, 6-12 $3, 5 and under free. Take out available. FMI: 782-7517.
Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 24:  Harvest Supper, 4:30-6 p.m., American Legion #153 Auxiliary, 71 S Main St. $7, $3 Children under 12. All proceeds benefit Veteran’s Programs. FMI: 782-1118.
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.
Leeds, Saturday, Oct. 24:  Bean & Casserole Supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Leeds Community Church, 123 Church Hill Rd.  $6 adults, $3 children 5-12. Benefits Leeds Church Furnace Fund. 
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: [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 24: Toy Drive, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., L-A Harley-Davidson, Main St. For children in foster care. A new unwrapped toy or gift card would be appreciated.
New Gloucester, Saturday, Oct 24: Turkey Supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Grange, Sabbathday Road, off Route 26. Menu turkey, potatoes, veggies, gravy and more with brownies and cce cream.$8 $4 for children 12 and under.
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.
Sabattus, Saturday, Oct. 24: Bean supper at “The Jacques” and dance, dinner 5 p.m., dance to 9:30 p.m., Jacques Cartier Club on Wales Road. Cost for supper $6, cost for dance $5, cost for both $10. Open to public. Music by the Trio. FMI: 375-4850.
Auburn, Sunday, Oct. 25: Breakfast, 8-10:30 a.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $4/$5. Benefits children’s Christmas party. FMI: 784-6883.
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.
Auburn, Monday, Oct. 26: Mom’s morning out, 10-11 a.m., Library’s Maggie Trafton Program Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.
Lewiston, Monday, Oct. 26: Craft: paper bag costume, 10:30 a.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112 or toylibrarymaine.com.
Lewiston, Monday, Oct. 26: All-ages story time, 7 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Lewiston, Monday, Oct. 26: Kid’s cooking club, 4 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 7-14. Space is limited to 8. Call to reserve a spot and FMI: 513-3133 or [email protected] or www.lplonlin.org/kids.
Auburn, Tuesday, Oct. 27: Parent and child workshop for ages 12-36 months, 10:30-11:45 a.m., Library’s Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. Pre-registration required. FMI: Deb Cleveland 333-6640 ext. 2004.
Lewiston, Tuesday, Oct. 27: Preschool story time for ages 2½-5, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Lewiston, Tuesday, Oct. 27: Preschool T-ball, 10:30 a.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112 or toylibrarymaine.com.
Auburn, Wednesday, Oct. 28: Preschool story time for ages 3-5, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., Library’s Maggie Trafton Program Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.
Auburn, Wednesday, Oct. 28: American Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Central Maine Community College, 1250 Turner St. 
Auburn, Wednesday, Oct. 28: Squiggly poetry for grades 3-6, 2 p.m., Library’s Maggie Trafton Program Room, 49 Spring St. Pre-registration or FMI: 333-6640 ext. 3.
Auburn, Wednesday, Oct. 28: Teen movie screening: “Blood and Chocolate”, 3 p.m., Library’s Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.
Lewiston, Wednesday, Oct. 28: 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. 29: Art Van for ages 6-13, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Lewiston, Friday, Oct. 30: 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. 30: Halloween party, 10:30 a.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. Come in costume. FMI: 782-1112 or toylibrary.com.
Lisbon, Friday, Oct. 30: Lasagna supper, 5 p.m., American Legion Post 158, Webster Street. $6.
Lisbon, Friday, Oct. 30: Spaghetti supper and karaoke, supper 5:30-6:30 p.m., karaoke 8 p.m. to midnight, VFW Post 9459. $6. FMI: 784-0447.
Auburn, Friday, Oct. 30: Sprouts family program for ages birth to 36 months, 10:30-10:50 a.m., Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.
Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 31: Reading Dog program, noon, Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. To reserve a spot to read to a dog, call 513-3133.
Litchfield, Saturday, Oct. 31: Halloween costume dance, 7-11:30 p.m., Sportsman Club. Ages 21 and up. Prizes. Sponsored by Down East Country Music Association. FMI: Gary 377-8035 or Connie 737-0920.
Minot, Saturday, Oct. 31: Hunter’s breakfast, 5-9 a.m., Grange hall, Minot Center Hill. $6, 6-12 $3, 5 and under free. FMI: 782-4319.
Lewiston, Sunday, Nov. 1: Dance with music by Wild Horse, 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $8. FMI: 784-0389.