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, March 19: Teens open mic night, 6-8 p.m., Androscoggin Community Room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Performers sign up at 5:30 p.m. that night. FMI: Sally 333-6640 ext. 4 or email sholt@auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Friday, March 19: Dance, 7-11 p.m., Capt Frank W. Hulett VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. “Veggies By Day” band. Benefits Veterans searving overseas. FMI: 783-2561 or Comdr. Davis 329-8784.

Durham, Friday, March 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, kids under age 7 $5. Kids menu available.

Lewiston, Friday, March 19: Babytime storytime, 10 a.m., Children’s Department, Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 0-2 1/2. FMI: www.lplonline.org or 513-3004.

Lewiston, Friday, March 19: ABC’s Craft, 10 a.m., The Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112 or toylibrarymaine.com.

Lisbon, Friday, March 19: Fried scallop dinner, 5-6 p.m., American Legion Post 158, Webster Street. $6

Auburn, Saturday, March 20: Stories and craft with Judy, 9:30-10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Saturday, March 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 www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Saturday, March 20: Family concert with Sammie Haynes, 2-3 p.m., Library Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 3 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Saturday, March 20: Bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m., United Methodist Church, 439 Park Ave. $7, 6-10 $3, 5 and under free.

Auburn, Saturday, March 20: Corned Beef and Cabbage Supper, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Williams J Rogers American Legion #153 . $7, $3 under12. Dance w/music provided by Moe & The Bandits, 8 p.m.-Midnight. 71 S. Main St. FMI: 782-1118.

Lewiston, Saturday, March 20: Reading Dog program, noon, Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Reserve a spot at 513-3133

Lewiston, Saturday, March 20: Family movie, 2 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Minot, Saturday, March 20: Roast turkey supper, 5-6 p.m., United Methodist Church. $6, children $3. FMI: Allen 998-6005.

New Gloucester, Saturday, March 20: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Masonic Hall, Lewiston Road.

New Gloucester, Saturday, March 20: Bean supper, 5-6 p.m., Amvets Post 6. $7, 6-11 $3, under 6 free.

Poland, Saturday, March 20: Dinner, auction, comedy show, 5-9 p.m., Poland Regional High School auditorium. $15. Benefits Project Graduation 2010. FMI: Chris 998-4680.

Auburn, Sunday, March 21: ChocoLArt, 2-5 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, 14 Great Falls Plaza. $35.  Sponsored by SeniorsPlus. Tickets and FMI: 1-800-427-1241, SeniorsPlus 8 Falcon Road and www.seniorsplus.org.

Lewiston, Sunday, March 21: Dance with music by Patio Cowboy, 7-11 p.m., Knights of Columbus hall, 150 East Ave. $8. Doors open at 6 p.m. FMI: 784-0389.

Auburn, Monday, March 22: Mom’s morning out, 9:30-11 a.m., Library Maggie Trafton Program Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Monday, March 22: Sweet Peas program for ages 24-36 months, 10:30-10:50 a.m., Library Maggie Trafton Program Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Monday, March 22: Freeze dance activity, 10 a.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112 or toylibrarymaine.com.

Lewiston, Monday, March 22: Art Van program, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Lewiston, Monday, March 22: All-ages story time, 7 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Auburn, Tuesday, March 23: Alexander Hamilton Speaks, 2-4 p.m., Androscoggin Community Room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring Street. Senior college course. Free. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Tuesday, March 23: Book Buddies, 4 p.m., Children’s Department, Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or http://lplonline.org/kids.?page_id=24.

Lewiston, Tuesday, March 23: Preschool Storytime, 10 a.m., Children’s Department, Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 2 1/2 -5. No pre-registration required. FMI: 513-3133 or lplonline.org.

Auburn, Wednesday, March 24: Lecture and film: “Moral Courage Under Stress”, 7-9 p.m., Library Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. Free. Appropriate for teens and adults. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Wednesday, March 24: Preschool Stories, 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Children’s Room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Ages 3-5. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Wednesday, March 24: Book buddies, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Lewiston, Wednesday, March 24: Reading Dog program, 5:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. To reserve a spot, call 513-3133.

Lewiston, Thursday, March 25: Kid’s cooking club, 4 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 7-14. Presented by Lots to Gardens. Space limited to 8. FMI or to register: 513-3133.

Lewiston, Thursday, March 25: Storytime with Jack, 10 a.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112 or toylibrarymaine.com.

Winthrop, Thursday, March 25: American Red Cross Blood Drive, 1-6 p.m., St. Francis Church, 130 Route 133.

Lewiston, Friday, March 26: Babytime storytimes, 10 a.m., Children’s Department, Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 0-2 1/2. FMI: www.lplonline.org or 513-3133.

Lewiston, Friday, March 26: Door Hangers, 10 a.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112 or www.toylibrarymaine.com.

Lisbon, Friday, March 26: Cornish hen dinner, 5-6 p.m., American Legion Post 158, Webster Street. $6.

Turner, Friday, March 26: Annual Mud Supper: everything brown (mostly chocolate), 4:30-6:30 p.m., GAR Hall, Rte. 219. Donations accepted at the door. Sponsered by the North Turner Presbyterian Church. Everyone is welcome. FMI: 754-2294, 224-7913.

Lisbon, Friday, March 26: Homemade soup and sandwich supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Lisbon VFW Auxiliary. $6. Ham Raffle. FMI: 353-2152.

Auburn, Saturday, March 27: SPROUTS, a family lap-sit program, 10:30-10:50 a.m., Children’s room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Ages 0-24 months. FMI: 333-6640 or www.aubunpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Saturday, March 27: Bean and chop suey supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Sixth Street Congregational Church. $5, 6-12 $3, 5 and under free. Take out available, 782-7517.

Gray, Saturday, March 27: baked bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m., First Congregational Church, Rte. 115. $7, under 12 $3. Handicap accessible. FMI: 657-4279, day of supper 657-3279.Lewiston, Saturday, March 27: The Princess and the Frog family movie, 2 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Refreshments provided. Open to all ages. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.Lewiston, Saturday, March 27: reading dog, 12 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. If you would like to reserve a time call 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Lewiston, Saturday, March 27: A Night at the Opera, 7:30 p.m., Franco-American Heritage Center. For tickets call LA Arts 782-1403 or www.mainemusicsociety.org.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, March 27: home baked bean and ham supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Lisbon Methodist Church, School St. $6, kids 6-12 $3, 5 and under free. Sponsored by the Methodist Women.

Poland, Saturday, March 27: Spring Fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Poland Community Church. Luncheon, Silent Auction, Crafts and more. Benefits Tri-town Food Bank.

Sabattus, Saturday, March 27:  baked bean and casserole supper, dancing to follow, 5 p.m.-9:30 p.m., Jacques Cartier Club “The Jacques”, Wales Road. $6 for supper, $5 for dance, both supper and dance $10. Open to public. Music by Trio. FMI: 375-6214.

Auburn, Sunday, March 28: pancake breakfast to help families in need, 8-9:30 a.m., Applebees’s, Center St. $5 tickets available by calling Dominican Convent in Sabattus, 375-8399 or Monique Schrwiber at CMCC. FMI: Monique 755-5255.

Auburn, Sunday, March 28: public breakfast, 8-10 a.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $4, $5 for coffee and juice. Benefits “National Home for Children.”FMI: 784-6883.

Lewiston, Sunday, March 28: The Knights of Columbus singles and couples dance with music by Crossin Maso Dixon, 7-11 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 150 East Ave. Doors open 6 p.m. $8. FMI: 784-0389.

Mechanic Falls, Sunday, March 28: Country Homecoming Show, 12-5 p.m., Silver Spur, Route 121. $6 non-members, $5 members/seniors, $2 children. Entertainment by Tennessee competitors and award winners. Food bar, raffles, 50/50. Sponsored by Down East Country Music Association.

Auburn, Monday, March 29: mom’s morning out, 9:30-11 a.m., Maggie Trafton Program Room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.aubunpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Monday, March 29: sweet peas, 10:30- 10:50 p.m., Maggie Trafton Program Room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Ages 24-36 months. FMI: 333-6640 or www.aubunpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Monday, March 29: art van, 4 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. No pre-registration required. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Lewiston, Monday, March 29: all-ages storytime, 7 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. No pre-registration necessary. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Lewiston, Monday, March 29: make your own puzzle, 10 a.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112 or toylibrarymaine.com.

Lewiston, Monday, March 29: past lives-future selves presentation by Eddita F., 5 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Free & open to the public. FMI: 353-7532.

Auburn, Tuesday, March 30: Senior College Course – Lose your blues with a Mediterranean cruise, 2-4 p.m., Androscoggin Community Room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Free courtesy of Senior College. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Tuesday, March 30: book buddies, 4 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Lewiston, Tuesday, March 30: preschool storytime, 10 a.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 2 1/2 to 5. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.