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
Wales, Friday, Oct. 30: Haunted Trail, 6 to 8 p.m., Roaring Brook Nurseries, 639 Gardiner Road. 
Buckfield, Friday & Saturday, Oct. 30 & 31: Haunted Hay Ride, 6-10 p.m., Paris Hill Road. $5. All ages. Sponsored by the Seniors of Buckfield Jr./Sr. High School. 
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.
Lewiston, Friday, Oct. 30: Teen Open Mic of Horrors for youth and their friends and families, 6-9 p.m., Callahan Hall, Library, 200 Lisbon St. Refreshments. FMI: 513-3135.
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.
Manchester, Friday, Oct. 30: Roast pork supper, 5-6 p.m., Lions Club. $7, 12 and under $3. Door prize, 50/50. Benefits Readfield Golden Guys & Gals.
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.
Auburn, Sunday, Nov. 1: Public Hymn Sing, 1 pm, High Street Congregational Church, 106 Pleasant Street. Celebrating new hymnal and new pipe organ. FMI call 784-1306.
Lewiston, Sunday, Nov. 1: Dance with music by Wild Horse, 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $8. FMI: 784-0389.
Sabattus, Sunday, Nov. 1: Buffet breakfast, 7:30-10 a.m., American Legion, Island Road. $6, 10 and under $3. Public invited.
Auburn, Monday, Nov. 2: Maine Vernal Pools, 7 p.m., Auburn Public Library. FMI: statonbirdclub.org or 782-5238.
Auburn, Monday, Nov. 2: Sweat Peas program for ages 24-36 months, 10:30-10:50 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 3.
Lewiston, Monday, Nov. 2: Kid’s Cooking Club, 4 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 7-14. Program limited to 8. FMI and to sign up: 513-3133 or [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Lewiston, Monday, Nov. 2: All-ages Storytime, 7 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Lasts a half-hour. FMI: 513-3133 or [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Auburn, Tuesday, Nov. 3: Junior Naturalists program for grades 3-5, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Library Conference Room, 49 Spring St. Sponsored by Stanton Bird Club. FMI: Susan Hayward [email protected] or www.avcnet.org/stanton. 
Auburn, Tuesday, Nov. 3: Speaker and birding guide Bob Duchesne, 7-9 p.m., Library Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. Free, but club membership encouraged. Sponsored by Stanton Bird Club. FMI: www.avcnet.org/stanton.
Lewiston, Tuesday, Nov. 3: T-ball for preschoolers, 10-11 a.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. $5. FMI: 782-1112 or [email protected] or http://toylibrarymaien.com
Auburn, Wednesday, Nov. 4: Preschool story time with director of Health and Social Services Dot Meagher, 9:30 a.m., Library Maggie Trafton Program Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 3.
Auburn, Wednesday, Nov. 4: Preschool story time for ages 3-5, 10:30 a.m., Library Maggie Trafton Program Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 3.
Auburn, Wednesday, Nov. 4: Teen Anime Club, 3 p.m., Library Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. Refreshments. All teens welcome.
Lewiston, Wednesday, Nov. 4: Puddin’ Painting, 10:30 a.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112 or [email protected] or http://toylibrarymaien.com
Lewiston, Wednesday, Nov. 4: “Welcome Home: The Patient-Centered Medical Home”, 6:30-8 p.m., Bates College, Pettingill Hall, G65. Free. Sponsored by Central Maine Medical Center and Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute. Pre-register at 795-8448 or [email protected].
Sabattus, Wednesday, Nov. 4: Stanton Bird Club bird walk, 8 a.m., Sabattus Pond. FMI: 933-2266 or stantonbirdclub.org.
Lewiston, Thursday, Nov. 5: Water balloon yo-yo, 10:30 a.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112 or [email protected] or http://toylibrarymaien.com.
Auburn, Friday, Nov. 6: Pork supper, 5-6:30 p.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $7, under 10 $3. Benefits Veterans’ programs. Sponsored by Ladies Auxiliary. FMI: 782-2856.
Durham, Friday, Nov. 6: 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.
Lewiston, Friday, Nov. 6: Knights Before Christmas toy drive, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Lisbon Street News, 890 Lisbon St. Rain date: Saturday, Nov. 7. New unwrapped toys and gift cards welcome. Benefits children in foster care. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 8742.
Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 7: Sprouts family program for ages birth to 24 months, 10:30-10:50 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 3.
Sabattus, Saturday, Nov. 7: Bean and Casserole Supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Our Lady of the Rosary Parish. $6.50, kids 12 and under $3. Held by Knights of Columbus, proceeds benefit parish programs. FMI: 375-6586 or 375-4057.
Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 7: Hunter’s breakfast, 4:30-9 a.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $5. Benefits disabled veterans. Sponsored by Motorcycle Riders Group. FMI: 837-2666.
Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 7: Ducks on lakes and rivers in L-A, 7 a.m., Stanton Bird Club. FMI: 782-5238 or stantonbirdclub.org.
Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 7: Book sale, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 2023. Donations of books in good condition welcome.
Auburn, Saturday & Sunday, Nov. 7&8:  “Hidden: A Gender” by Kate Bornstein, Saturday 7 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m., First Universalist Church of Auburn, 169 Pleasant St. $10. Youth must be accompanied by an adult. FMI or to reserve: 783-0461 or [email protected].
Bowdoin, Saturday, Nov. 7: Bean supper, 4:30-6 p.m., F.H.C. Building, 1201 Main St. Benefits Fire Dept. Auxiliary. FMI: 666-5787.
Danville, Saturday, Nov. 7: Bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m., Danville Grange hall. $7, children $4. Game party at 7 p.m.
Gray, Saturday, Nov. 7: Bean and chop suey supper, 5-6 p.m., American Legion, 15 Lewiston Road. $7, 5-11 $2.50, under 5 free.
Lewiston, Saturday, Nov. 7: Teddy Bear fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Lewiston High School gym. Benefits school scholarships. Sponsored by Delta Kappa Gamma.
Lewiston, Saturday, Nov. 7: Craft fair and lunch, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Bates Street Senior Housing, 250 Bates St. FMI: Lil 689-3386. 
Lewiston, Saturday, Nov. 7: Concert of Marcus Gale, 10:30 a.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. Free for whole family. FMI: 782-1112 or [email protected] or http://toylibrarymaien.com
Minot, Saturday, Nov. 7: “Susanna’s Treasures” fair, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Methodist Church. Door prizes, silent auction, luncheon at 11:30 a.m.
New Gloucester, Saturday, Nov. 7: History Barn, 9 a.m. to noon, Route 231. Free. Photos of New Gloucester town life, antique carriages, mail wagon, sleigh and 1909 town hearse. FMI: 926-3188.
New Gloucester, Saturday, Nov. 7: Ham harvest supper, 5-6 p.m., Amvet Hall, Route 100. $8, under 12 $3.
North Pownal, Saturday, Nov. 7: Bean supper, 4:30-6 p.m., United Methodist Church, 851 Lawrence Road. $6, children $3, under 3 free. Handicapped-accessible. FMI: Nancy 688-4481 or Karen 829-5470.
Wales, Saturday, Nov. 7: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Oak Hill High School. Rentals $25. Benefits Class of 2013. FMI: 375-4950 ext. 130.
Auburn, Sunday, Nov. 8: Public Breakfast, 8-10:30 a.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $4/$5 Includes coffee and juice. Benefits xmas party for children. FMI: 784-6883.
Lewiston, Sunday, Nov. 8: Dance with music by Patio Cowboys, 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $8. FMI: 784-0389.
Mechanic Falls., Sunday, Nov. 8: Country Legends & Memorials Awards Show, 12 noon, Silver Spur Club, Routes 121 and 11. $7. Sponsored by Down East Country Music Association. FMI: Jackie 793-8884 or Lolalee 515-3922.
Auburn, Monday, Nov. 9: Sweat Peas program for ages 24-36 months, 10:30-10:50 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 3.
Lewiston, Monday, Nov. 9: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave.
Lewiston, Tuesday, Nov. 10: T-ball for preschoolers, 10-11 a.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. $5. FMI: 782-1112 or [email protected] or http://toylibrarymaien.com
Sabattus, Saturday, Nov. 10: Bean and Casserole Supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Our Lady of the Rosary Parish. $6.50, kids 12 and under $3. Held by Knights of Columbus, proceeds benefit parish programs. FMI: 375-6586 or 375-4057.
Lewiston, Friday, Nov. 13: Knights Before Christmas toy drive, 5-9 p.m., Gridiron Restaurant, Lisbon Street. New unwrapped toys and gift cards welcome. Benefits children in foster care. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 8742.