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, Thursday, April 22: American Red Cross Blood Drive, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Evergreen Subaru, 774 Center St.

Auburn, Thursday, April 22: Family Movie, 1-3 p.m. Androscoggin Community Room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 3.

Lewiston, Thursday, April 22: American Red Cross Blood Drive, noon to 5 p.m., St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center, 95 Campus Ave.

Winthrop, Thursday, April 22: Green on the Screen: Winthrop’s Earth Week Film Festival presents Power to Community, 7-9 p.m., Winthrop Performing Arts Center, Winthrop High School. Free. Free childcare.

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Greene, Friday, April 23: Film “South Africa Safari” narrated by photographer John Wilson, 2 and 7 p.m., Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. FMI: 946-5311 or www.sawyer-foundation.com.

Lisbon, Friday, April 23: Roast beef supper, 5-6 p.m., American Legion, 15 Webster Street. $6.

Lisbon, Friday, April 23: Roast Turkey Dinner, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall, 27 Village St. Donations of $7, kids 12 and under $3.50, preschool free. Sponsored by the Nina Rebekah Lodge 86 and Sabattus River Lodge 21 IOOF.

Lisbon Falls, Friday, April 23: Indoor yard and craft sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Holy Trinity Parish, 67 Frost Hill Ave.

Turner, Friday, April 23: Chili, chowder and stew supper, 4:30-6:30 p.m., GAR Hall, Route 219. Donations accepted. Sponsored by North Turner Presbyterian Church. FMI: 224-7913 or 225-3370.

Winthrop, Friday, April 23: Earth Week Film Festival: Food, Inc., 7-9 p.m., Performing Arts Center, Winthrop High School. Free. Free childcare.

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Auburn, Saturday, April 24: Book sale, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Library, 49 Spring St. Sponsored by APL Advocates.

Auburn, Saturday, April 24: 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.

Auburn, Saturday, April 24: Documentary “Until the Violence Stops,” noon, First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St. $5 includes lunch. Mature content, ages 16 an up. FMI: 783-0461 or uuauburn@myfairpoint.net.

Auburn, Saturday, April 24: “The Vagina Monologues,” 7 p.m., First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St. $7. Mature content, ages 16 and up. FMI: 783-0461 or uuauburn@myfairpoint.net.

Auburn, Saturday, April 24: Baked Bean and American Chop Suey Supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Sixth Street Congregational Church, 109 Sixth St. $5, kids 6-12 $3, 5 and under free. Takeout available. Call 782-7517.

Auburn, Monday, April 24: Mom’s Morning Out, 9:30-11 a.m., Maggie Trafton Program Room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640, auburnpubliclibrary.com.

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Auburn, Monday, April 24: 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, auburnpubliclibrary.com.

Auburn, Saturday, April 24: Karaoke/dance with Jean Louis, 8 p.m. to midnight, Williams J. Rogers American Legion #153, 71 South Main St. No charge. FMI: 782-1118.

Gray, Saturday, April 24: Bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m, First Congregational Church, Route 115. $7, under 12 $3. Handicapped-accessible. FMI: 657-4279, or 657-3279 day of supper.

Lewiston, Saturday, April 24: Pasta dinner, 6:30-8 p.m., St. Mary’s Nutrition Center, 208 Bates St. Sliding scale $3-10, families $25. Bike raffle: tickets in advance, $20, at spokefolks@riseup.net. Benefits Lots to Gardens Youth Crew. FMI: Ari Rosenberg 513-3844.

Lisbon, Saturday, April 24: Bean and ham supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Methodist Church, School Street. $6, 6-12 $3, 5 and under free.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, April 24: Indoor yard and craft sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Holy Trinity Parish, 67 Frost Hill Ave.

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Poland, Saturday, April 24: April Madness Auction, 5 p.m., Ricker Memorial Library, 1211 Maine St. Preview and refreshments 3 p.m. FMI: 998-4390 or rickerlibrary.org.

Sabattus, Saturday, April 24: Baked bean and casserole supper & dancing, 5 p.m supper, dance follows until 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.

Turner, Saturday, April 24: Benefit supper for Juald Mason, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Boofy Quimby Hall. Donations accepted.

Auburn, Sunday, April 25: Breakfast, 8-10 a.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $4/$5. Benefits National Home for Children. FMI: 784-6883.

Auburn, Sunday, April 25: “The Vagina Monologues,” 2 p.m., First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St. $5. Mature content, ages 16 and up. FMI: 783-0461 or uuauburn@myfairpoint.net.

Lewiston, Sunday, April 25: 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.

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Lewiston, Tuesday, April 27: American Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Andover College, 475 Lisbon St.

Winthrop, Tuesday, April 27: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Winthrop High School, 221 Rambler Road.

Auburn, Wednesday, April 28: 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.

Auburn, Wednesday, April 28: Teens movie screening: viewers’ choice, 3-4:30 p.m., Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Friday, April 30: Lobster roll luncheon, Calvary United Methodist Church, 59 Sabattus St. $9. Eat in or take out. Includes chips, pickles, brownies and beverage.

Lisbon, Friday, April 30: Barbecue ribs and bean supper, 5-6 p.m., American Legion Post 15, Webster St. $6.

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Auburn, Saturday, May 1: Bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m., Danville Grange Hall. $7, children $4.

Casco, Saturday, May 1: Bean and casserole supper, 5-6 p.m., Crescent Lake Community Hall, Route 11. $7, 5-11 $4, under 4 free. Sponsored by Sunshine Club of Webbs Mills. FMI: Nancy Tripp 627-4392.

Gray, Saturday, May 1: Bean supper, 5-6 p.m., American Legion, 15 Lewiston Road. $7, 5-11 $2.50, under 5 free.

Pownal, Saturday, May 1: Bean supper, 4:30-6 p.m., United Methodist Church, 871 Lawrence Road. $6, 3-11 $3, under 3 free. Handicapped-accessible. FMI: Caron 688-4101  or Karen 829-5470.

Sabattus, Saturday, May 1: Jacques Cartier Mother of the Year award, 6-10 p.m., Jacques Cartier Club. $10 in advance only. Lunch, dance with music by The Trio. FMI: 375-6214.

Wales, Saturday, May 1: Variety show, 6:30-8 p.m., Wales Central School gym. $2, family $10, under 5 free. Benefits 8th grade trip to Boston. FMI: Kyle Stanley, 375-6995 ext. 122.

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Auburn, Sunday, May 2: Crepe breakfast, 7:30 a.m. to noon, St. Philip’s Church. $6, under 12 $4. Benefits Androscoggin Habitat for Humanity.

Lewiston, Sunday, May 2: 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.

Mechanic Falls, Sunday, May 2: Country music show, 3:30-8 p.m., Silver Spur, Route 121. $5. Food bar, raffles, 50/50. Sponsored by Down East Country Music Association. FMI: Jackie 793-8884 or Lolalee 515-3922 or 743-1829.

Sabattus, Sunday, May 2: Pork dinner, 12:30 p.m., Town Hall, Route 9. Raffle at 2 p.m. Benefits Loaves & Fishes. Tickets: Sister Lucille 375-8339. FMI: Monique Schreiber 755-5255.


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