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, Wednesday, Dec. 23: Read to a Dog, 5:30 p.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.
Lewiston, Tuesday, Dec. 29: Preschool story time for ages 2½-5, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Auburn, Wednesday, Dec. 30: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Evergreen Subaru, 774 Center St.
Lewiston, Wednesday, Dec. 30: Read to a Dog, 5:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. To reserve a spot, call 513-3133.
Lewiston, Thursday, Dec. 31: Art Van program, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Sabattus, Thursday, Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve party, 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Jacques Cartier Club, 14 Wales Road. $10. Music by “The Trio”. Social hour 7 p.m. Tickets by Dec. 21. FMI: Simone 375-6214 or Sally 784-8763.