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, Friday, Jan. 22: Dance, 7-11 p.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. Free. FMI: 783-2561 or 329-8784.
Lewiston, Friday, Jan. 22: 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.
Lisbon, Friday, Jan. 22: Bean supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., VFW. $6. FMI: 353-2152.
Mechanic Falls, Friday, Jan. 22: Fish fry supper, 4:30-6 p.m.,  American Legion Post #150. $6. Sponsored by S.A.L.& Ladies Auxiliary.
New Auburn, Saturday, Jan. 23: Karaoke/Dance w/Jean Louis, 8-12 p.m.,Williams J. Rogers  Post #153. FMI: 782-1118.
Auburn, Saturday, Jan. 23: Sprouts family program for ages 0-24 months, 10:30-10:50 a.m., Library, 49 Spring St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 333-6640 or auburnpubliclibrary.org.
Auburn, Saturday, Jan. 23: Bean and American chop suey supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Sixth Street Congregational Church, 109 Sixth St. $5, 6-12 $3, 5 and under free. Take out available. FMI: 782-7517.
Auburn, Saturday, Jan. 23: Bean and chop suey supper, 4:30-6 p.m., St. Louis Church basement, Third Street. $6, 12 and under $3. Sponsored by the Andy Valley Knights of Columbus Council 8742.
Gray, Saturday, Jan. 23: Bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m., First Congregational Church, Route 115. $7, under 12 $3. Handicap accessible. FMI: 657-4279 or 657-3279.
Hebron, Saturday, Jan. 23: New England boiled dinner, 5-6:30 p.m., Community Baptist Church, Station Road. $7, 6-12 $3.50, 5 and under free.
Lewiston, Saturday, Jan. 23: Read to a Dog, noon, Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Reserve a spot at 513-3133. FMI: www.lplonline.org/kids.
Lisbon, Saturday, Jan. 23: Bean and ham supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Methodist Church, School Street. $6, 6-12 years $3, 5 and under free. Sponsored by the Methodist Women. FMI: 353-8951.
Minot, Saturday, Jan. 23: Roast turkey supper, 5-6 p.m., United Methodist Church. $6, children $3. FMI: Allen Messer 998-6005.
Sabattus, Saturday, Jan. 23: 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. Open to public. Music by The Trio. FMI: 375-4850.
Winthrop, Saturday-Sunday, Jan. 23-24: Marlee Music Festival, Saturday 7:30 p.m., Sunday 4 p.m., Performing Arts Center. $8, students and seniors $5, family max $25. Benefits local music programs. Sponsored by the Marlee Fund.
Auburn, Sunday, Jan. 24: Breakfast, 8-10:30 a.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $4/$5. Benefits New Auburn Little League Baseball. FMI: 784-6883.
Auburn, Sunday, Jan. 24: Crepe breakfast, 8:30-10 a.m., St. Louis Church, 80 Third St. $5, 6-11 years $2.50, 5 and under free.
Lewiston, Sunday, Jan. 24: Dance with music by Patio Cowboy, 7-11 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 150 East Ave. $8. Doors open at 6 p.m. FMI: 784-0389.
Lisbon, Sunday, Jan. 24: Gospel music concert by The Campbells, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Open Door Bible Baptist Church, 26 Gartley St. FMI: 353-2268.  
Auburn, Monday, Jan. 25: Mom’s morning out, 9:30-11 a.m., Library Children’s Program Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or auburnpubliclibrary.org.
Auburn, Monday, Jan. 25: Sweet Peas family program for ages 24-36 months, 10:30-10:50 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or auburnpubliclibrary.org.
Auburn, Monday, Jan. 25: Home evaluation program, 7-8 p.m., Library Conference Room, 49 Spring St. Sponsored by Complete Home Evaluation Services.
Lewiston, Monday, Jan. 25: Art Van program, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Lewiston, Monday, Jan. 25: Frontiers of the Mind pot luck and workshop, 5 p.m., Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 353-7532, leave message.
Lewiston, Monday, Jan. 25: All-ages story time, 7 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Freeport, Tuesday, Jan. 26: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Pine Tree Academy, 67 Pownal Road.
Lewiston, Tuesday, Jan. 26: Preschool story time for ages 2½-5, Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Lewiston, Tuesday, Jan. 26: Book buddies, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Auburn, Wednesday, Jan. 27: Preschool storytime, 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Maggie Trafton Program Room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Ages 3-5. FMI: 333-6640 or auburnpubliclibrary.org.
Auburn, Wednesday, Jan. 27: Teen gaming hour, 2-4 p.m., Androscoggin Community Room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or auburnpubliclibrary.org.
Lewiston, Wednesday, Jan. 27: Book Buddies, 4 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Lewiston, Wednesday, Jan. 27: Read to a dog, 5:30 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, Children’s department, 200 Lisbon St. Please call to reserve a time. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Auburn, Thursday, Jan. 28: US Census Bureau, 1-3:30 p.m., Androscoggin Community room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or Auburnpubliclibrary.org. 
Auburn, Thursday, Jan. 28: Bean&Casserole Supper, 5 p.m., United Methodist church, 439 Park Ave. $7, kids ages 6-10 $3, under age 5 free.
Lewiston, Friday, Jan. 29: 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.
Auburn, Saturday, Jan. 30: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Auburn Mall, 550 Center St.
Auburn, Saturday, Jan. 30: Sprouts family program for ages 0-24 months, 10:30-10:50 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 333-6640 or auburnpubliclibrary.org.
Gray, Saturday, Jan. 30: Crystal Lake USO Ice Fishing Derby Fundraiser, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Crystal Lake, North Raymond Road. Benefits USO serving our troops at home and abroad, Milfoil Contingency Fund. Food will be provided by Hannaford Supermarkets. FMI: Tracy Scheckel 657?7077or [email protected] or 232?5557.
Lewiston, Saturday, Jan. 30: Read to a Dog, noon, Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Reserve a spot at 513-3133. FMI: www.lplonline.org/kids.