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, Sept. 10: Open Mic and Poetry Slam, 7:15, First Universalist Church of Auburn, 169 Pleasant St. Free. Presented by Pleasant Note Coffeehouse. FMI: 783-0461.

Greene, Friday, Sept. 10: John Holod narrating his film “Alaska: RV Adventure of a Lifetime”, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Rd. Free. FMI: 946-5311 or www.sawyer-foundation.com.

Lewiston, Friday, Sept. 10: Preschool story time for ages 21/2 to 5, 10:30 a.m., Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or lplonline.org.

Auburn, Saturday, Sept. 11: Sprouts program for ages 0-24 months, 10:30-11 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Saturday, Sept. 11: Yard sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 8 Sacred Heart Place, behind Sacred Heart Church. Held by IHM Parish. FMI: 783-9608 or 966-3699.

Auburn, Saturday, Sept. 11: Karaoke & Dance with Jean Louis, 8 p.m. to 12 a.m., Williams J. Rogers American Legion 153, 71 S. Main St. FMI: 782-1118.

Lewiston, Saturday, Sept. 11: Bean and casserole supper, 4:45-6 p.m., Calvary United Methodist Church, 59 Sabattus St. Adults, $7. Children, $3.

Lewiston, Saturday, Sept. 11: 911 Memorial Ceremony, 8:45 a.m., L-A Harley, 839 Main St. Refreshments and motorcycle poker run. Sponsored by Lewiston Fire Dept. and Local 785.

Lisbon, Saturday, Sept. 11: Chicken or steak barbecue, 12-2 p.m., VFW Post 9459. $10. Tickets and FMI: 353-2152.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, Sept. 11: Bean and Casserole supper, 4:45-6 p.m., Parish Hall of Holy Trinity Church, 67 Frost Hill Ave. Adults, $6; children under 12, $4; children under 4, free. Family special: families with children under 12, $15. FMI: 353-5636.

Litchfield, Saturday, Sept. 11: Country music show, 12-4 p.m., Fairgrounds, 30 Plains Road. FMI: Connie 737-0920.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Sept. 11: Spinning and blacksmithing demonstrations, 10 a.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26. Free. FMI: 926-4597 or [email protected].

New Gloucester, Saturday, Sept. 11: Nature hikes, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26. $5, children $2, under 6 free. FMI: 926-4597 or [email protected].

New Gloucester, Saturday, Sept. 11: Dance, 9 p.m. to 12 a.m., Amvet Hall, Rte. 100. $8. Proceeds to the Randy Stowe family to help defray medical expenses.

Sabattus, Saturday, Sept. 11: Bean and casserole supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Our Lady of the Rosary Parish. $6.50, under 12 $3. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. FMI: 375-6586 or 375-4057.

Auburn, Sunday, Sept. 12: Walk for Recovery, 1 p.m., St. Francis Recovery Center, 24 Dunn St. $10. FMI: Kristen Wells 321-7806 or www.ccmaine.org/recovery.

Auburn, Sunday, Sept. 12: Pancake breakfast, 7:30-11 a.m., St. Philip’s Church, Rte. 4. Adults, $5. Children 6-12, $2. Children 5 and under, free. Sponsored by the family groups of St. Philip’s.

Lewiston, Sunday, Sept. 12: 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.

Sabattus, Sunday, Sept. 12: Buffet breakfast, 7:30-10 a.m., American Legion Post 135, 40 Island Rd. $6. Children 10 and under, $3.

Lewiston, Monday, Sept. 13: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 150 East Ave.

Lewiston, Monday, Sept. 13: All-ages story time, 6 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Auburn, Tuesday, Sept. 14: Father of the Bride showing, 2 p.m., Auburn Public Library Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. 50 cents. Popcorn and punch provided. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Tuesday, Sept. 14: Steak & burger dinner, 5-7:30 p.m., Auburn/Lewiston Clubhouse, 43 Second St. Hosted by Boys&Girls Clubs of Southern Maine. Guest speaker Julia Clukey. FMI: www.bgcmaine.org.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 14: Infant storytime, 10:30 a.m., Lewiston Public Library children’s room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages up to 2 1/2. FMI: 513-3133 or lplonline.org.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 14: Farmers’ market, 2-6 p.m., Kennedy Park. FMI: 513-3844 or [email protected].

Turner, Tuesday, Sept. 14: Barry Wood concert, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo on the Green, Rte. 117, next to Historic Leavitt Institute.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Sept. 15: St. Mary’s market, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., corner of Campus and LaFayette. FMI: 513-3844 or [email protected].

Auburn, Wednesday, Sept. 15: Preschool story time, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Auburn Public Library children’s room, 49 Spring St. Ages 3-5. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Sept. 15: Read to Maggie the Dog, 5:30 p.m., Lewiston Public Library children’s room. Call to reserve a spot. FMI: 513-3133 or lplonline.org.

Auburn, Thursday, Sept. 16: Book discussion: The Piano Teacher, 6-7 p.m., Library History Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Thursday, Sept. 16: Craft: apple prints, 10-11 a.m., Parent Resource Center, Advocates for Children, 57 Birch St. FMI: 783-3990.

Lewiston, Thursday, Sept. 16: Informational session: Hospice and Volunteer Opportunities, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Beacon Hospice, 55 Lisbon St., Suite 2600. FMI: 784-4242 ext. 11.

Lewiston, Thursday, Sept. 16: Kids’ cooking club for ages 7-14, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Sponsored by Lots to Gardens. Sign up at 513-3133.

Auburn, Friday, Sept. 17: Teen open mic night, 6-8 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Free. Performers sign up at 5:30. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 4 or [email protected].

Lewiston, Friday, Sept. 17: Preschool storytime, 10:30 a.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 2 1/2 to 5. FMI: 513-3133 or lplonline.org.

Lisbon, Friday, Sept. 17: BLTs and sloppy joes, 5:30-6:30 p.m., VFW Post 9459 Auxiliary. $6. Meeting to follow. FMI: 353-2152.

Auburn, Saturday, Sept. 18: Kids stories, 9:30 a.m., Auburn Public Library children’s room, 49 Spring St. Ages 2-6. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Saturday, Sept. 18: Kids Sprouts, 10:30-11 a.m., Auburn Public Library children’s room, 49 Spring St. Infants up to age 2. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Saturday, Sept. 18: Harvest festival, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wallingford Apple Orchards, Perkins Ridge Road. Games, food, pony rides, more. Sponsored by Park Avenue Elementary School PTO.

Bowdoin, Saturday, Sept. 18: Harvest supper, 4:30-6:30 p.m., West Bowdoin Parish Hall. $7.50, 12 and under $3.50, preschool free. Sponsored by West Bowdoin Baptist Church.

Durham, Saturday, Sept. 18: Quilt & hooked rug show/bake sale, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 744 Royalsborough Road, Route 136. Benefits Restoration Fund for Durham Historical Society.

Lisbon, Saturday, Sept. 18: Dance, 7:30-11:30 p.m., VFW Post 9459. No admission fee. FMI: 353-2152.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Sept. 18: Bean supper, 5-6 p.m., Amvets Post 6. Adults, $7. Children under 12, $3. Children under 6, free.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Sept. 18: Demonstration by Classic Quilters Group, 10 a.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Rte. 26.

Lewiston, Sunday, Sept. 19: 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.

Lewiston, Monday, Sept. 20: All ages storytime, 6 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or lplonline.org.

Auburn, Tuesday, Sept. 21: PrimeTime: Author Richard Cohen, 2 p.m., Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. Especially for senior citizens, but all welcome. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 21: Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Infants up to age 2 1/2. FMI: 513-3133 or lplonline.org.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 21: Farmers’ market, 2-6 p.m., Kennedy Park. FMI: 513-3844 or [email protected].

Auburn, Wednesday, Sept. 22: 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, Sept. 22: Farmers’ market, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Mary’s, Campus and LaFayette streets. FMI: 513-3844 or [email protected].

Lewiston, Wednesday, Sept. 22: Read to Maggie the Dog, 5:30 p.m., Library, Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Reserve a spot at 513-3133.

Sabattus, Wednesday, Sept. 22: Card party, 6-9 p.m., Jacques Cartier Club, 14 Wales Road. $3. Benefits Loaves & Fishes. FMI: 755-5255 or www.sabattusdominicans.org.