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, 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.
Durham, Friday, April 2: All-you-can-eat Friday Night Fish Fry, 5:30-7 p.m., AMVET Post 13, 1049 Royalsborough Rd., Rte 136. $10, $5 for kids under 7. Kids menu available.
Lewiston, Friday, April 2: Easter High Tea, 10 a.m., Center for Wisdom’s Women, 97 Blake St. Bring a fancy tea cup or two if you can. FMI: 513-3922 or www.wisdomswomen.org.
Lisbon, Friday, April 2: Baked fish supper, 5:30-6 p.m., VFW Post 9459. $6. FMI: 353-2152.
Lisbon, Friday, April 2: Fried Shrimp meal, 5-6 p.m., American Legion Post 15, Webster St. $6. FMI: 353-8192.
Auburn, Saturday, April 3: Cabin fever show and dance, 12-5 p.m., Universalist Unitarian Church, Spring Street. $6, members/seniors $5, under 12 $2. FMI: Brenda 777-3005 or Lolalee 515-3922.
Auburn, Saturday, April 3: 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.auburnpubliclibrary.com.
Auburn, Saturday, April 3: Karaoke/dance w/ Jean Louis, 8 p.m. to midnight, Williams J. Rogers American Legion Post No. 153, 71 S. Main St. Free. FMI: 782-1118.
Greene, Saturday, April 3: American Red Cross Blood Drive, 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Greene Fire Department, 106 Patten Road.
Lisbon, Saturday, April 3: Breakfast, 7-11 a.m., American Legion Post 15, Webster St. $6. FMI: 353-8192.
Lisbon, Saturday, April 3: Spaghetti supper and dance, supper 5-6:30 p.m., dance 7 p.m., VFW Post 9459. Supper $6, dance free. FMI: 353-2152.
Mechanic Falls, Saturday, April 3: Chinese Auction and Craft Fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., American Legion Post 150. Hosted by Ladies Auxiliary Unit 150. Craft tables, raffles, 50/50, white elephant tables, food sale, rada knives.
Auburn, Monday, April 5: Mom’s morning out, 9:30 -11 a.m., Maggie Trafton Program Room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Parents and young children. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.com.
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.
Auburn, Monday, April 5: Sweet Peas, 10:30-10:50 a.m., Maggie Trafton Program Room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Ages 24-36 months. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.com.
Auburn, Wednesday, April 7: Preschool storytime, 9:30 a.m. and again 10:30 a.m., Children’s Room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Ages 3-5. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.com.
Auburn, Wednesday, April 7: Teen Anime Club, 3-4 p.m., Androscoggin Community Room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.com.
Lewiston, Wednesday, April 7: Discussion of book “Animal, Vegetable, Miracle”, 6 p.m., Library, Couture Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3135.
Poland, Thursday, April 8: American Red Cross Blood Drive, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Poland Whitter Middle School, 1457 Maine St., Route 26.
Greene, Friday, April 9: “Barbados: Island in the Sun” narrated by filmmaker Steve Gonser, 2 and 7 p.m., Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. Free. FMI: 946-5311 or www.sawyer-foundation.com.
Lewiston, Friday, April 9: “Food for Thought” luncheon, noon, USM/L-A College. $7 advance, $8 at door. Program: “Remembering the Doolittle Raid on Tokyo”. Reservations by noon April 8, 753-6510.
Lisbon, Friday, April 9: Lasagne Supper, 5-6 p.m., American Legion Post 15, Webster St. $6. FMI: 353-8192.
Lisbon, Friday, April 9: Baked chicken supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., VFW Post 9459 Auxiliary. FMI: 353-2152..
Auburn, Saturday, April 10: 10th Annual Celebrity Waiter Dinner, 6 p.m., Martindale Country Club. Benefits sexual assault crisis center. $30 per person, $250 for table of 10. Sponsored by Liberty Mutual, Central Maine Medical Center, Mechanic Savings Bank, Sun Journal. FMI or to purchase tickets: 784-5272.
Auburn, Saturday, April 10: 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.com.
Lewiston, Saturday, April 10: Public bean supper, 4-7 p.m., Kora Shrine Temple, 11 Sabattus St. $7, 12 and under $4.
Lewiston, Saturday, April 10: Bean and casserole supper, 4:45-6 p.m., Calvary United Methodist Church, 59 Sabattus St. $7, children $3.
Lisbon Falls, Saturday, April 10: 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 $15. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. FMI: 353-5636.
Mechanic Falls, Saturday, April 10: Texas Hold-Em tournament, starts at 9:30 a.m. be there for 9 a.m., American Legion Post 150. $30 buy in. 100 player limit. Signup now in the lounge at Post 150. Food will be sold day of game. FMI: 345-9587.
Pownal, Saturday, April 10: Bean supper, 4:30-6 p.m., United Methodist Church, 851 Lawrence Road. $6, children $3, under 3 free. Handicap-accessible. FMI: Nancy 688-4481 or Karen 829-5470.
Sabattus, Saturday, April 10: Bean and casserole supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Our Lady of the Rosary. $6.50, under 12 $3. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. FMI: 375-6586 or 375-4057.
Auburn, Sunday, April 11: Breakfast, 8-10 a.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $4/$5. Benefits National Home for Children. FMI: 784-6883.
Lewiston, Sunday, April 11: Dance with music by Wild Horse, 7-11 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 150 East Ave. $8. Doors open at 6 p.m. FMI: 784-0389.
Mechanic Falls, Sunday, April 11: Public supper, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Tyrian Masonic Lodge 73, Route 11. $7, 6-16 $5, 5 and under free. Benefits Poland Regional High School Project Graduation. FMI: Brian 795-6953.
Poland, Sunday, April 11: the “Person to Person” Potluck Supper, 6-8 p.m., Ricker Library. Everyone is welcome. Speaker is Madelyn Given. Guests are asked to bring a casserole, salad or dessert to share.
Auburn, Monday, April 12: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn Auburn, 14 Great Falls Plaza.
Auburn, Monday, April 12: Mom’s morning out, 9:30-11 a.m., Maggie Trafton Program Room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Parents and young children. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.com.
Auburn, Monday, April 12: Sweet Peas, 10:30-10:50 a.m., Maggie Trafton Program Room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Ages 24-36 months. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.com.
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