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, Dec. 2: Grandparenting, a discussion with Jamed Tierney, MSW, 6:30-8 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St.
Auburn, Wednesday, Dec. 2: Preschool stories, 9:30 & 10:30, Maggie Trafton program room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Ages 3-5. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 2023.
Auburn, Wednesday, Dec. 2: Teen Anime Club, 3:00 p.m., Androscoggin Room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 2023.
Auburn, Wednesday, Dec. 2: Make a little gingerbread house of your own, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Maggie Trafton program room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Limited space. Advanced registration is required. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 3. 
Lewiston, Wednesday, Dec. 2: Read to a dog, 5:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Reserve a spot at 513-3133.
Lewiston, Thursday, Dec. 3: Art Van program, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Lewiston, Thursday, Dec. 3: No-bake cookies, 10:30 a.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112, or [email protected], or http://tylibrarymaine.com.
Auburn, Friday, Dec. 4: Winter Sportsman Show, 1-7 p.m., Central Maine Community College, 1250 Turner St. $5, under 12 free. Portion of proceeds and raffle benefit Maine Children’s Cancer Program. FMI: 240-0299 or 755-5251.
Durham, Friday, Dec. 4: 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.
Lewiston, Friday, Dec. 4: Christmas craft and bake sale, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Montello Manor, 540 College St. Benefits residents activity fund.
Lewiston, Friday, Dec. 4: 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, Dec. 4: Sirloin tip supper, 5-6 p.m., American Legion Post 158, 10 Webster Road.
Lisbon, Friday, Dec. 4: Shepherd pie supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., VFW Post 9459. $6. FMI: 353-2152.
Lisbon Falls, Friday, Dec. 4: Spaghetti supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Holy Trinity Parish hall. $6, children $3, family of four or more $15. Benefits Mark Chizmar and family. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus.
Pownal, Friday, Dec. 4: Bradbury Mountain Arts annual show and sale, 5-8 p.m., Mallett Hall, 429 Hallowell Road, Route 9. Refreshments. FMI: 688-4153.
Auburn, Saturday, Dec. 5: Winter Sportsman Show, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Central Maine Community College, 1250 Turner St. $5, under 12 free. Portion of proceeds and raffle benefit Maine Children’s Cancer Program. FMI: 240-0299 or 755-5251.
Auburn, Saturday, Dec. 5: Sprouts family program for birth to 24 months, 10:30-10:50 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 333-6640.
Auburn, Saturday, Dec. 5: Family Awareness Night with food drive and spaghetti supper, food drive 3-5 p.m., presentation 5-6 p.m., supper 6-7 p.m., Masonic Hall, 1021 Turner St. Supper free with canned good donation.
Auburn, Saturday, Dec. 5: Bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m., Danville Grange. $7, children $4. Game party at 7 p.m.
Buckfield, Saturday, Dec. 5: Holiday craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Buckfield Jr./Sr. High School. Tables $10. Music by students. Sponsored by Nezinscot Valley Music Boosters. Reserve at 336-2557.
Gray, Saturday, Dec. 5: Local artisan fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Fiddlehead Art & Science Center, 25 Shaker Road. FMI: 657-2244.
Greene, Saturday, Dec. 5: Christmas Angels fair, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Universalist Church, Route 202.
Lewiston, Saturday, Dec. 5: Read to a dog, noon, Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Reserve a spot at 513-3133.
Lewiston, Saturday, Dec. 5: Nativi-tea, 2-4 p.m., Calvary United Methodist Church, 59 Sabattus St. $5 admission, gift drawing $10 per ticket. Tickets and FMI: 783-4875.
Lisbon, Saturday, Dec. 5: Breakfast, 7-11 a.m., American Legion Post 158, 10 Webster Road.
Litchfield, Saturday, Dec. 5: Spaghetti supper and auction, 5-7 p.m., Carrie Ricker Middle School. $5, 12 and under $3. Auction at 6 p.m. Benefits Oak Hill High School’s Project Graduation. To donate item or service or for FMI: Bethany 737-8992.
New Gloucester, Saturday, Dec. 5: Open house and holiday sale, 9 a.m. to noon, History Barn, behind town hall, Route 231. Free admission. Sponsored by Historical Society.
New Gloucester, Saturday, Dec. 5: Shaker Christmas fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26.