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
Durham, Friday, Dec. 18: All-you-can-eat Friday Night Fish Fry, 5:30-7 p.m., AMVET post 13, 1049 Royalsborough Road, Route 136. $10 and $5 for kids under age 7.
Lisbon, Friday, Friday, Dec. 18: Meatloaf supper, 5-6 p.m., American Legion Post 158, 10 Webster Road. $6. Ham raffle: $1 each.
Lisbon, Friday, Dec. 18: Italian sandwich supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., VFW Post 9459, $6. Meeting at 7 p.m. FMI: 353-2152.
Lewiston, Friday, Dec. 18: Baby time story time for ages 0-2½, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Poland, Friday, Dec. 18: Christmas-themed “Festival of Lessons and Carols” concert, 7:00-8:30 p.m., Meetinghouse on Megquier Hill Road. Hosted by new Poland-based CANTUS choir. Free and open to the public. FMI: Dan Mickool, 272-9041 or [email protected]
Auburn, Saturday, Dec. 19: A Yule Ritual: potluck lunch, 12:30-4:30 p.m., First Universalist Church of Auburn, 169 Pleasant St. Facilitated by Lorelei Greenwood-Jones. You may bring a non-perishable food item for donation to the Trinity Soup Kitchen. Parking available. FMI 783-0461 or www.auburnuu.org.
Lewiston, Saturday, Dec. 19: Read to a Dog, noon, Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. To reserve a spot, call 513-3133.
Lisbon Falls, Saturday, Dec. 19: Baked bean and casserole supper, 4:45-6 p.m., Holy Trinity Church, 67 Frost Hill Ave. $6, kids under age 12 $4, kids under age 4 free, family with children under 12 $15. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. FMI: 353-5636.
Auburn, Sunday, Dec. 20: Crepe Breakfast, 8:30-10 a.m., St. Louis Church, Third Street. $5, 6-11 $2.50, 5 and under free.
Auburn, Sunday, Dec. 20: Classical guitar event by Gregory Guay, 5 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St. Donations benefit the Ryan J. Guay Scholarship fund.
Auburn, Sunday, Dec. 20: Angel’s Aware puppet show, 6 p.m., Auburn Baptist Church, 227 Poland Road. Free. FMI: 786-0206.
Lewiston, Sunday, Dec. 20: Christmas cantata “The Gift”, 10:45 a.m., Thomas Memorial Baptist Church, 62 Strawberry Ave.
Lewiston, Sunday, Dec. 20: Dance with music by Wild Horse, 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $8. FMI: 784-0389.
Buckfield, Monday, Dec. 21: Red Cross Blood Drive, 1-6 p.m., Masonic Lodge, 5 High St. ewiston, Monday, Dec. 21: Kids’ Cooking Club, 4 p.m., Children’s department, Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 7-14. Space is limited. Call for reservation. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Lewiston, Monday, Dec. 21: All-ages storytime, 7 p.m., Children’s department, Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Lewiston, Tuesday, Dec. 22: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., Children’s Department, Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 2 1/2 to 5. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Lewiston, Tuesday, Dec. 22: Season’s Greeting Cards, 10:30 a.m., The Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112, [email protected], http://toylibrarymaine.com.
Lewiston, Wednesday, Dec. 23: Read to a Dog, 5:30p.m., Children’s department, Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Auburn, Saturday, Dec. 26: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Auburn Mall, 550 Center St.
Auburn, Sunday, Dec. 27: Breakfast, 8-10:30 a.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $4/$5. Benefits New Auburn Little League Baseball. FMI: 784-6883.
Lewiston, Sunday, Dec. 27: Dance with music by Patio Cowboys, 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $8. FMI: 784-0389.
Lewiston, Monday, Dec. 28: Kids’ Cooking Club, 4 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 7-14. Space is limited, call 513-3133 to sign up.
Lewiston, Monday, Dec. 28: All-ages Storytime, 7 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or lplonline.org/kids.
Turner, Monday, Dec. 28: Red Cross Blood Drive, 2-7 p.m., Masonic Hall, Weston Street.