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, March 3: Reading Dog program, 5:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Reserve a spot at 513-3133.
New Gloucester, Wednesday, March 3: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Pineland Farms, 59 Pineland Dr.
Freeport, Thursday, March 4: Recovering Childhood for 21st Century Children free public talk by Joan Almon, 7 p.m., Merriconeag Waldorf School’s Community Hall, 57 Desert Road. FMI: www.merriconeag.org.
Lewiston, Thursday, March 4: 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, March 5: Turkey supper, 5-6:30 p.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $7, under 10 $3. Sponsored by Ladies Auxiliary. FMI: 782-2856.
Durham, Friday, March 5: 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. Children’s menu.
Lewiston, Friday, March 5: 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.
Lewiston, Friday, March 5: Shape day activity, 10 a.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112 or toylibrarymaine.com.
Lisbon, Friday, March 5: Scallops supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Lisbon VFW Post 9459. $6. FMI: 353-2152.
Lewiston, Monday, March 5: Art Van, 4 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. No pre-registration required. FMI: 513-3133.
Lewiston, Monday, March 5: All-ages storytime, 7 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, Children’s Department, 200 Lisbon St. No pre-registration required. FMI: 513-3133.
Auburn, Saturday, March 6: Bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m., Danville Grange Hall. $7, children $4.
Gray, Saturday, March 6: Bean and chop suey supper, 5-6 p.m., American Legion, 15 Lewiston Road. $7, 5-11 $2.50, under 5 free.
Lewiston, Saturday, March 6: Reading Dog program, noon, Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Reserve a spot at 513-3133.
Leeds, Saturday, March 6: Bean and casserole supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Community church, 123 Church Hill Road. $6, 5-12 $3. Benefits furnace fund.
Lewiston, Saturday, March 6: Family movie, 2 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.
Pownal, Saturday, March 6: Buffet dinner, dance and auction, 6:30-10:30 p.m., United Methodist Church, 871 Lawrence St. $10. Half of proceeds benefit Haitian Relief Fund of UMCOR. FMI: Karen 829-5470.
Sabattus, Saturday, March 6: Knights of Columbus sponsoring baked bean and casserole supper, 4:30-6 p.m. Our Lady of the Rosary Church Hall. $6.50/$3 375-6586
Lewiston, Sunday, March 7: Dance with music by Wild Horse, 7-11 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $8. Doors open at 6 p.m. FMI: 784-0389.
Minot, Sunday, March 7: “Winsome Souls” Trio gospel concert, 2 p.m., United Methodist Church, Minot Avenue. Freewill offering benefits Town of Minot fuel assistance program.
Sabattus, Sunday March 7: Buffet breakfast, 7:30-10 a.m., American Legion Post 135, 40 Island Road. $6, 10 and under $3.
Lewiston, Monday, March 8: Art Van program, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.
Lewiston, Monday, March 8: All-ages story time, 7 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.
Lewiston, Monday, March 8: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Knights of Columbus hall, 150 East Ave.
Lewiston, Tuesday, March 9: Play Doh party, 10 a.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112 or toylibrarymaine.com.
Lewiston, Tuesday, March 9: 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.
Lewiston, Tuesday, March 9: Book buddies, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133.
Lisbon, Tuesday, March 9: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 am.. to 1 p.m., Lisbon High School, 591 Lisbon St.
Lewiston, Wednesday, March 10: Reading Dog program, noon, Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Reserve a spot at 513-3133.
Lewiston, Wednesday, March 10: Book buddies, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133.
Lewiston, Thursday, March 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.
Lewiston, Thursday, March 11: Peek-A-Boo Puppet Show, 10 a.m., The Toy Library, 134 College Street. FMI: 782-1112 or toylibrarymaine. com.
Lisbon, Friday, March 12: Boil Dinner with Corn Beef supper, 5:30-6:30p.m., Lisbon VFW Auxiliary. $6. FMI: 353-2152.
Lewiston, Friday, March 12: 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.
Lewiston, Friday, March 12: “Food for Thought” luncheon, noon, USM/L-A College. Program on Community Little Theatre. $7 advance, $8 at door. Sponsored by L-A Senior College. Reserve by noon March 11 at 753-6510.
Lewiston, Saturday, March 13: Reading Dog program, noon, Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Reserve a spot at 513-3133.
Lewiston, Saturday, March 13: Trikes for Tykes festival, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. $5, family $20. Puppet show, demonstrations, auction, craft table. FMI: 795-0972 or www.toylibrarymaine.com.
Lewiston, Saturday, March 13: Family movie, 2 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or lplonline.org.
Lewiston, Saturday, March 13: Bean and casserole supper, 4:45-6 p.m., Calvary United Methodist Church, 59 Sabattus St. $7, children $3.
Lisbon, Saturday, March 13: Bean and casserole supper, 4:45-6 p.m., Holy Trinity Church, 67 Frost Hill. $6, 4-11 $4, under 4 free. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. FMI: 353-5636.
New Gloucester, Saturday, March 13: Corn beef supper, 5-6 p.m., Amvet Hall. $8, children $4.
Auburn, Sunday, March 14: Breakfast, 8-10 a.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $4/$5. Benefits Operation Uplink. FMI: 784-6883.
Lewiston, Sunday, March 14: Dance with music by Steve & The Good Old Boys, 7-11 p.m., Knights of Columbus hall, 150 East Ave. $8. Doors open at 6 p.m. FMI: 784-0389.
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