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, 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: 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].

Durham, Friday, Sept. 17: Fish fry, 5:30-7 p.m., AMVET Post 13, 1049 Royalsborough Rd. Adults, $10. Children under 7, $5.

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.

Lisbon, Friday, Sept. 17: Fried scallops dinner, 5-6 p.m., American Legion Post 158, 10 Webster St. $6. Sponsored by Auxiliary. FMI: 353-8192.

Mechanic Falls, Friday, Sept. 17: Bean and casserole supper, 5-6:30 p.m., American Legion Post 150. $6, seniors $5, under 12 $3.50. 50/50 raffle. Sponsored by Ladies Auxiliary.

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.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Sept. 18: Bean and casserole supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Grange, 370 Sabbathday Road, off Route 26. $7.50, under 10 $3. Handicap accessible.

Poland, Saturday, Sept. 18: Take-out bean supper, 4-6 p.m., Poland Community Church, Route 26. Sponsored by Ladies Guild.

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.

Auburn, Tuesday, Sept. 21: Auburn firefighters 12-hour walk/run & 100 mile ride, 8 a.m., YMCA, 62 Turner St. Contribute $5 to run or ride.

Auburn, Tuesday, Sept. 21: Family fun run/walk, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Simard-Payne Police Memorial Park. Sponsored by the YMCA.

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.

Lewiston, Thursday, Sept. 23: Tissue paper trees craft, 10-11 a.m., Community Center, 57 Birch St. Sponsored by Advocates for Children.

Lewiston, Thursday, Sept. 23: Kids’ cooking club, 4 p.m., Lewiston Public Library children’s department, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 7-14. Attendance limited to 8 people. FMI: 513-3133 or lplonline.org.

Lewiston, Friday, Sept. 24: Preschool story time for ages 2 1/2-5, 10:30 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Lisbon, Friday, Sept. 24: Shepherd pie supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., VFW Post 9459. $6.

Lisbon, Friday, Sept. 24: New England boiled dinner, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall, 27 Village St. $7, 12 and under $3.50, preschool free. Sponsored by Nina Rebekah Lodge #86 and Sabattus River Lodge #21.

Lisbon, Friday, Sept. 24: Roast pork dinner, 5-6 p.m., American Legion Post 158, 10 Webster St. $6. Sponsored by Sons of American Legion. FMI: 353-8192.

Auburn, Saturday, Sept. 25: Apple fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., West Auburn Congregational Church, 811 West Auburn Road. Bake sale, craft fair, lunch. Benefits Barbara Lawrence Spiritual Growth Fund. FMI: 743-3921.

Auburn, Saturday, Sept. 25: Sprouts program for ages 0-24 months, 10:30-11 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6440 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Casco, Saturday, Sept. 25: Maine Lakes Brew fest, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Point Sebago Resort. FMI: 647-3472.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, Sept. 25: Baked bean and ham supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Lisbon Methodist Church, School St. Adults, $6. Children 6-12 years, $3. Ages 5 and under, free. Sponsored by Methodist Women. FMI: 353-8957.

Minot, Saturday, Sept. 25: Roast pork supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Minot Center Grange Hall, on Center Minot Hill. $8. Children under 12, $4. Ages 5 and under, free. FMI: 782-4319.

Monmouth, Saturday, Sept. 25: Craft show, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Masonic Hall, Main Street. Rain or shine.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Sept. 25: Cider pressing, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26. Free. Bring apples and container.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Sept. 25: Apple pie sale, starting at 10 a.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village Museum, Route 26. Pre-order: Avis Ford 926-4561.

Pownal, Saturday, Sept. 25: Fall festival, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Pownal Center, Route 9. Games, fun run, Fire Dept. demos,  food. FMI: 688-2264.

Sabattus, Saturday, Sept. 25: Bean supper and dance, 5-9:30 p.m., Jacques Cartier Club, Wales Road. Supper $6, dance $5, both $10. Music by The Trio. FMI: 375-6214.

Auburn, Sunday, Sept. 26: Pancake breakfast, 8-9:30 a.m., Applebee’s Restaurant, Center Street. $5. Benefits “Spin for the Win” team for Patrick Dempsey Center.

Lewiston, Sunday, Sept. 26: Connected Catholics pot luck dinner, 5-9 p.m., Catholic Center, Senior Hall, 16 Ste. Croix St. All single catholics welcome. RSVP: Joe 782-8868. FMI: www.connectedcatholicsofmaine.org.

Lewiston, Sunday, Sept. 26: 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.

Lewiston, Monday, Sept. 27: All-ages storytime, 6 p.m., Lewiston Public Library children’s room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Auburn, Tuesday, Sept. 28: Classic film: Show Boat, 2 p.m., Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. 50 cents. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 28: Story time for ages 0-2 1/2, 10:30 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 28: Farmers’ market, 2-6 p.m., Kennedy Park. FMI: 513-3844 or [email protected].