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, Thursday, Feb. 11: Kids’ cooking club for ages 7-14, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Space limited. Sponsored by Lots to Gardens. Sign up at 513-3133.
Auburn, Friday, Feb. 12:Open Mic/Poetry Slam, 7:15 p.m., First Universalist Church of Auburn, 169 Pleasant St. Free. FMI: 783-0461 or www.auburnuu.org.
Lewiston, Friday, Feb. 12: Babytime 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, Feb. 12: Food for Thought luncheon, noon, USM/L-A College, Function Room 170. $7 advance, $8 at door. Program on U.S. travel by Alan Elze. Reserve by noon Feb. 11 at 753-6510.
Lisbon, Friday, Feb. 12: Taco supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., VFW Auxiliary 9459. $6. FMI: 353-2152.
Auburn, Saturday, Feb. 13: Women’s wellness day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Keller Williams Realty, 34 Center St. Free. Speakers and demonstrations. Donations benefit The Heart Gallery & KW Cares. FMI: 689-9800.
Auburn, Saturday, Feb. 13: Valentine dance, 7-11 p.m., Capt. Frank W. Hulett VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. Free. FMI: Post 783-2561 or Comdr. Davis 329-8784.
Auburn, Saturday, Feb. 13: Valentine dance, 8 p.m. to midnight, Williams J. Rogers American Legion Post 153, 71 So. Main St. No charge. Music by The Distributors. FMI: 782-1118.
Auburn, Saturday, Feb. 13: Edward Little High School boys’ ice hockey bottle drive, 10 a.m., Auburn. Bottles will be collected to support the hockey program.
Auburn, Saturday, Feb. 13: Sprouts program for ages 0-24 months, 10:30-10:50 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or auburnpubliclibrary.org.
Lewiston, Saturday, Feb. 13: Valentine roast pork dinner and dance, 6-11 p.m., Knights of Columbus hall, 150 East Ave. Music by Patio Cowboy. Ticket deadline Feb. 9. Tickets and FMI: Leo Baillargeon 784-0389.
Lewiston, Saturday, Feb. 13: Read to a Dog, noon, Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. To reserve a spot, call 513-3133.
Lewiston, Saturday, Feb. 13: Bean and casserole supper, 4:45-6 p.m., Calvary United Methodist Church, 59 Sabattus St. $7, children $3.
Lisbon Falls, Saturday, Feb. 13: Bean and casserole supper, 4:45-6 p.m., Holy Trinity Church parish hall, 67 Frost Hill Ave. $6, 4-11 $4, under 4 free, family with children under 12 $15. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 2358. FMI: 353-5636.
Mechanic Falls, Saturday, Feb. 13: Turkey supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Congregational Hall, Elm Street. $7, children $3.50. Sponsored by Waterford World’s Fair. FMI: 514-0333.
Mechanic Falls, Saturday, Feb. 13: Texas hold-em tournament, 9:30 a.m., American Legion Hall.
New Gloucester, Saturday, Feb. 13: Cabin Fever book and bake sale, 9 a.m. to noon, Public Library. Sponsored by Friends of the New Gloucester Library. FMI: 926-3840.
Sabattus, Saturday, Feb. 13: 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. FMI: 375-4850.
Auburn, Sunday, Feb. 14: Breakfast, 8-10:30 a.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $4/$5. Benefits overseas and hospitalized veterans. FMI: 784-6883.
Lewiston, Sunday, Feb. 14: Dance with music by “Patio Cowboy”, 7-11 p.m., Knights of Columbus hall, 150 East. Ave. $8. Ages 21 and up. Doors open at 6 p.m. FMI: 784-0389.
Lisbon Falls, Sunday, Feb. 14: World’s Greatest Sleigh Ride, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., off Route 125. Refreshments. Benefits Pine Tree Camp. Sponsored by Pejepscot Sno-Chiefs and the Farmers Draft Horse, Mule and Pony Club.
Turner, Sunday, Feb. 14: “Music for Mavis” ice skating party, 1-6 p.m., Community Skating Rink, Route 4 between Turner Village Crossing and ice cream stand. Donations. Refreshments. Bring chairs and blankets.
Auburn, Tuesday, Feb. 16: Drop-in art for grades 1-4, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Library Maggie Trafton Program Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 3.
Auburn, Tuesday, Feb. 16: “Prime Time” movie for ages 50 and up: Brigadoon, 2-4 p.m., Library Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or auburnpubliclibrary.org.
Lewiston, Tuesday, Feb. 16: Preschool story time for ages 2½-5, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 513-3133 or lplonline.org./kids.
Lewiston, Tuesday, Feb. 16: Movie: Up, 2 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Rated PG. Free and open to all ages. FMI: 513-3133 or lplonline.org/kids.
Lewiston, Tuesday, Feb. 16: Book buddies, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or lplonline.org/kids.
Lewiston, Tuesday and Thursday, Feb. 16&18: Playing with Food two-part series, 11 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Space limited to 8. Sponsored by Lots to Gardens. Sign up at 513-3844, ask for Ari, or in Children’s Room.
Auburn, Wednesday, Feb. 17: Preschool story time for ages 3-5, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or auburnpubliclibrary.org.
Auburn, Wednesday, Feb. 17: Teen Anime Club, 3 p.m., Library Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or auburnpubliclibrary.org.
Lewiston, Wednesday, Feb. 17: Movie: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, 2 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Rated PG. Free and open to all ages. FMI: 513-3133 or lplonline.org/kids.
Lewiston, Wednesday, Feb. 17: Book buddies, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or lplonline.org/kids.
Lewiston, Wednesday, Feb. 17: Read to a Dog, 5:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Reserve a spot at 513-3133. FMI: lplonline.org/kids.
Auburn, Thursday, Feb. 18: Family movie, 1-3 p.m., Androscoggin Community Room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 3.
Lewiston, Thursday, Feb. 18: Kids’ Cooking Club, 4 p.m., Children’s Department, Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 7-14. Attendance limited to 8, to register or for FMI: 513-3133.
Auburn, Friday, Feb. 19: Intro to Violin story program for ages 6-10, 10-10:30 a.m., Library Maggie Trafton Program Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 3.
Auburn, Friday, Feb. 19: Teen open mic night, 6-8 p.m., Library Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. Can food item donation benefits Auburn Middle School’s Green Closet. Performers sign up at 5:30 p.m. FMI: Sally 333-6640 ext. 4 or [email protected].
Auburn, Friday, Feb. 19: Chili/Bean Supper, 4:30-7 p.m., American Legion Hall, 71 South Main St. Suggested donation of $5, kids under age 13 $2.50. Donations support children’s graduation supplies.
Durham, Friday, Feb. 19: All you can eat Friday Night Fish Fry, 5:30-7 p.m., AMVET Post 13, 1049 Royalsborough Rd., Rte 136 appx. one mile south of the junction of Rte 9 and 136. $10, $5 kids under age 7. Kids menu available.
Lewiston, Friday, Feb. 19: Baby time story time for ages 0-2½, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 513-3133 or lplonline.org/kids.
Lewiston, Friday, Feb. 19: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-5 p.m., St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center, 95 Campus Ave.
Lisbon, Friday, Feb. 19: Chicken supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., VFW Post 9459. $6. FMI: 353-2152.
Monmouth, Friday, Feb. 19: Youth ice fishing derby, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Cochnewagon Lake. Free. Ages 12 and under. Bring own gear. Prizes. Register by Feb. 5. FMI: Jack Traps 933-9499.
Auburn, Saturday, Feb. 20: Sprouts program for ages 0-24 months, 10:30-10:50 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or auburnpubliclibrary.org.
Auburn, Saturday, Feb. 20: Story time with Judy, 9:30-10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or auburnpubliclibrary.org.
Auburn, Saturday, Feb. 20: Bean and American chop suey supper, 4:30-6 p.m., St. Louis Church basement, Third Street. $6, 12 and under $3. Sponsored by Andy Valley Knights of Columbus Council 8742.
Auburn, Saturday, Feb. 20: Bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m., United Methodist Church, 439 Park Ave. $7, 6-10 $3, 5 and under free.
Auburn, Saturday, Feb. 20: Hollywood red carpet cocktail party, 7:30 p.m., Rack-M-Up Billiards, 128 Center St. Best Dressed contest. Prizes.
Hebron, Saturday, Feb. 20: Last boiled dinner, 5-6:30 p.m.,The Hebron Community Baptist Church. $7, Kids 6-12: $3.50, 5 and under free. 
Lewiston, Saturday, Feb. 20: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lewiston-Auburn Harley Davidson, 839 Main St.
Lewiston, Saturday, Feb. 20: Read to a Dog, noon, Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Reserve a spot at 513-3133.
New Gloucester, Saturday, Feb. 20: Bean supper, 5-6 p.m., Amvet Post 6. $7, 6-11 $3, under 6 free.
Sabattus, Saturday, Feb. 20: Bean supper, 4:30-6 p.m., American Legion Post 135, 40 Island Road. $6, 10 and under $3.
Lewiston, Sunday, Feb. 21: Dance with music by Steve and The Good Old Boys, 7-11 p.m., Knights of Columbus hall, 150 East Ave. $8. FMI: 784-0389.
Auburn, Monday, Feb. 22: Mom’s Morning Out, 9:30-11 a.m., Maggie Trafton Program Room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St.  FMI: www.auburnpubliclibrary.org  or 333-6640.
Auburn, Monday, Feb. 22: Sweet Peas, 10:30-10:50 a.m., Maggie Trafton Program Room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Ages 24-36 months. FMI: www.auburnpubliclibrary.org  or 333-6640.
Lewiston, Monday, Feb. 22: Art Van, 4 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. No pre-registration required. FMI: www.lplonline.org or 513-3133.
Lewiston, Monday, Feb. 22: All-ages Storytime, 7 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. All ages. FMI: www.lplonline.org or 513-3133.