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, 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.

Poland, Friday, March 26: Benefit dinner, 5-8 p.m., Poland High School, 1457 Main Street. Benefits Paul St. Pierre’s family.

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.

Auburn, Saturday, March 27: Bean supper/karaoke dance, supper 4:30-6 p.m., dance 8 p.m. to midnight, American Legion Post 153, 71 South Main St. $7, under 12 $3. FMI: 782-1118.

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.

Mechanic Falls, Saturday, March 27: Roast beef supper, 5-6 p.m., First Congregational Church. $7, 12 and under $3.50. Sponsored by Historical Society.

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.

West Gardiner, Saturday, March 27: Bean and casserole supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Rod & Gun Club, Collins Mills Road. $7, 5-11 $4.

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.

Auburn, Sunday, March 28: Pancake breakfast, 8 a.m. to noon, St. Philip’s Church, Route 4, by Lake Auburn. $6, 6-12 $3, 5 and under free. Sponsored by Philipian Seniors.

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.

Auburn, Wednesday, March 31: 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 www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Wednesday, March 31: Book buddies, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Lewiston, Wednesday, March 31: Reading Dog program, 5:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Call 513-3133 o reserve a spot.

Auburn, Friday, April 2: Pork supper, 5-6:30 p.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $7, under 10 $3. Benefits veterans programs. Sponsored by Ladies Auxiliary. FMI: 782-2856.Gray, Saturday, April 3: Bean and chop suey supper, 5-6 p.m., American Legion Auxiliary, 15 Lewiston Road. $7, 5-11 $2.50, under 5 free.

New Gloucester, Saturday, April 3: Open house, 9 a.m. to noon, New Gloucester History Barn, 385 Intervale Road.  Free admission.

Auburn, Sunday, April 4: Easter ham dinner, 3-4 p.m., New Auburn Social Club. $5. Members and guests. Raffles, egg decorating contact. FMI: 782-9039.

Lewiston, Sunday, April 4: Easter dinner for all in need, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Hope Haven Gospel Mission, 209 Lincoln St. Free. Delivery to shut-ins: 783-6086.