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, 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.
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.
Lisbon, Friday, Nov. 6: Boiled dinner with corned beef, 5:30-6:30 p.m., VFW Post 9459. $6. FMI: 353-2152.
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.
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.
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.
Leeds, Saturday, Nov. 7: Turkey supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Community Church, Church Hill Road. $7, ages 5-12 $3, 4 and under 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: Church Fair, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Minot Methodist Church. Free coffee, luncheon will be served 11:30 a.m. Door prizes, silent auction, home baked goods, old-fashioned cheese wheel, crafts, cookbooks, Thanksgiving and Christmas decorations and many other items. FMI: Gloria 345-9795.
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. Handicap 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: Sweet 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, Monday, Nov. 9: All-ages story time, 7 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Lewiston, Monday, Nov. 9: Kids’ cooking club for ages 7-14, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Space limited. Call 513-3133 to sign up. Sponsored by Lots to Gardens.
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, Tuesday, Nov. 10: Preschool story time for ages 2½-5, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Siblings welcom. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Gray, Wednesday, Nov. 11: Veteran’s Day/closing day, gates close at 3:30 p.m., Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. Free admission for U.S. Military personnel and veterans. FMI: 657-4977 or www.mainewildlifepark.com.
Lewiston, Wednesday, Nov. 11: Veteran’s Day community prayer service, 6:30 p.m., Holy Family Church, 607 Sabattus St. Free. Open to community and all denominations.
Lewiston, Wednesday, Nov. 11: Activity: silly races in the gym, 10:30 a.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112 or toylibrarymaine.com.
Lewiston, Wednesday, Nov. 11: “Mental Health in the Golden Years”, 6:30-8 p.m., Bates College, Pettingill Hall G65. Sponsored by Central Maine Medical Center and Maine Heart and Vascular Institute.
Lewiston, Thursday, Nov. 12: Peek-A-Boo puppet show, 10:30 a.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112 or toylibrarymaine.com.
Lewiston, Thursday, Nov. 12: Art Van program, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org/kids.
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.
Lewiston, Friday, Nov. 13: 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, Nov. 13: L-A Senior College “Food for Thought” luncheon, noon, USM/L-A, “Yoga for Your Health” with Marcy Covey. Advance $7; at door $8. Reservation by noon Nov. 12 at 753-6510.
Lisbon, Friday, Nov. 13: Beef stew dinner and turkey raffle, 5:30-6:30 p.m., VFW Auxiliary Post 9459. $6. FMI: 353-2152.
Sabattus, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 13-14: Christmas fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dominican Sisters Convent, 61 Lisbon Road. Benefits Loaves & Fishes and the food pantry. FMI: Susan Potvin 375-8399.
Sabattus, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 13-14: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Our Lady of the Rosary, Maxwell-Gill Hall, High Street. Lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. FMI: 375-8818.
Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 14: Sprouts program for ages birth to 24 months, 10:30-10:50 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 3.
Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 14: Create an underwater puppet theater for grades 2-6, 2:30-3:30 p.m., Library Maggie Trafton Program Room, 49 Spring St. Space limited. Pre-register and FMI: 333-6640 ext. 3.
Lewiston, Saturday, Nov. 14: Reading Dog program, 12 noon, Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. To reserve a spot to read to a dog, call 513-3133.
Lewiston, Saturday, Nov. 14: Bean and casserole supper, 4:45-6 p.m., Calvary United Methodist Church, 59 Sabattus St. $7, children $3.
Lisbon, Saturday, Nov. 14: Inside yard sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., VFW Post 9459.
Lisbon Falls, Saturday, Nov. 14: Bean and casserole supper, 4:45-6 p.m., Holy Trinity Church Parish Hall, 67 Frost Hill Ave. $6, ages 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, Nov. 14: Guild Holiday fair, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Congregational Church, 19 Gloucester Hill Road.
New Gloucester, Saturday, Nov. 14: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Amvet Hall, Route 100. To reserve table for $15, call Pat 926-4232 or Joyce 926-4079.
Poland, Saturday, Nov. 14: Bottle drive, 12-5 p.m., drop off at 555 Plains Road. Donations can be picked up. Benefits Poland Spring Academy’s trip to Costa Rica. FMI: Tina 754-0453 or Julia 754-4572
Sabattus, Saturday, Nov. 14: Bean supper and dance, supper 5 p.m., dance until 9:30 p.m., Jacques Cartier Club, Wales Road. Supper $6, dance $5, both $10. Music by the Trio. Open to public.
Wales, Saturday, Nov. 14: Christmas fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Youth Center, Pond Road, Route 132. Sponsored by Wales Presbyterian Women. FMI: Alice 375-8382 or Marilyn 375-6604.
Auburn, Sunday, Nov. 15: Ski Swap, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Auburn Middle School. Items to sell can be brought to the school cafeteria Saturday from 1-4 p.m. Sponsored by Auburn Ski Association. FMI: Eric Howes 786-3783 or [email protected].
Auburn, Sunday, Nov. 15: Craft and toy fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. Tables $10. Benefits disabled veterans. Sponsored by Motorcycle Riders Group. FMI: 345-3006.
Lewiston, Sunday, Nov. 15: Dance with music by Steve and The Good Old Boys, 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $8. FMI: 784-0389.