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, 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.

Auburn, Saturday, Sept. 25: Baked bean and American chopped suey supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Sixth St. Congregational Church, 109 Sixth St. Adults, $5. Children 6-12, $3. Children 5 and under, free. Takeout available. FMI: 782-7517.

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

Cornish, Saturday, Sept. 25: Apple festival, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Thompson Park, Cornish Village. Vendors, entertainment.

Lewiston, Saturday, Sept. 25: Memory Walk for Alzheimer, 9:30 a.m., Senior Plus, 8 Falcon Rd. Free. Donations accepted. Registration at 9 a.m.

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.

Monmouth, Saturday, Sept. 25: Pancake breakfast, 8-10 a.m., Packard Activity Center, United Church of Monmouth, Main St. Adults, $6. Children 8 and under, $3. Family, $20.

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.

Turner, Saturday, Sept. 25: Marching band show, 6-8 p.m., Leavitt Area High School. $5, students/senior citizens 3.

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].

Auburn, Wednesday, Sept. 29: Preschool story time, 9:30 and 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. 29: St. Mary’s Market, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., corner of Campus and LaFayette. FMI: 513-3844 or [email protected].

Lewiston, Wednesday, Sept. 29: Read to Maggie the Dog, 5:30 p.m., Lewiston Public Library children’s room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Lewiston, Thursday, Sept. 30: Kids’ cooking club, 4 p.m., Lewiston Public Library children’s room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 7-14. Limited space, call ahead. FMI: 513-3133 or lplonline.org.

Auburn, Friday, Oct. 1: Domestic Violence Awareness candlelight vigil, 6 p.m., Festival Plaza to Raymond Park. Sponsored by Abused Women’s Advocacy Project. FMI: Victoria 795-6744 ext. 25 or [email protected].

Auburn, Friday, Oct. 1: Bean and chop suey supper, 5-6:30 p.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $7, under 10 $3. Sponsored by Ladies Auxiliary. Benefits veterans’ programs. FMI: 780-2856.

Lisbon Falls, Friday, Oct. 1: Spaghetti supper, 5-6:30 p.m., United Methodist Church, 19 School St. $6, 6-12 $3, 5 and under free. Benefits missionary trip to Nicaragua.

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

Lisbon, Friday, Oct. 1: Barbecue steak supper, 5-6 p.m., American Legion Post 158, 10 Webster St. $6. Sponsored by Auxiliary. FMI: 353-8192.

Lisbon, Friday, Oct. 1: Kielbasa and mac and cheese supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., VFW Post 9459 Auxiliary. $6. FMI: 353-2152.

Sabattus, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 1-2: Christmas Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Dominican Sisters Convent, 61 Lisbon Road. Benefits Loaves and Fishes. FMI: Sister Lucille 375-8399 or www.sabattusdominicans.org.

Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 2: Bean supper, 4-6 p.m., Holy Cross Church Hall, 1080 Lisbon St. $8, 12 and under $4. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 12,652. FMI: Dan Leclair 754-2841.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Oct. 2: Cider pressing, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26. Free. Bring apples and containers. FMI: 926-4597.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Oct. 2: Village coffee house, 7:30 p.m., Congregational Church, 19 Gloucester Hill Road. $10, children/seniors $5. FMI: 926-3161, 926-3260 or www.villagecoffeehouse.org..

Pownal, Saturday, Oct. 2: Bean supper, 4:30-6 p.m., United Methodist Church, 871 Lawrence Road. 46, 3-11 $3, under 3 free. Handicap accessible. FMI: Caron 688-4101 or Karen 829-5470.

Sabattus, Saturday, Oct. 2: 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.

Gray, Sunday, Oct. 3: Silent Auction and music by the Karen Mason Trio, 2-5 p.m., American Legion Hall, 15 Lewiston Road. Benefits Andy Leonard. Donations and FMI: Brenda 557-8688 or Maryanne 310-8056 or 627-7306.

Lewiston, Sunday, Oct. 3: Dance with music by Crossing Mason Dixon, 7-11 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $8. Doors open at 6 p.m. FMI: 784-0389.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Oct. 5: Farmers’ market/cookout, 2-6 p.m., Kennedy Park. Free. Live music, special guest vendors. FMI: 513-3848 or [email protected].

Lewiston, Wednesday, Oct. 5: Farmers’ market/cookout, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lafayette Street and Campus Avenue. Free. Live music, special guest vendors. FMI: 513-3848 or [email protected].