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, 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].

Topsham, Tuesday, Sept. 28: Midcoast college and career fair, 6-8 p.m., Mt. Ararat High School, 73 Eagles Way. Open to the public. 100 colleges represented.

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.

Durham, Friday, Oct. 1: Fish fry, 5:30-7 p.m., AMVET Post 13, 1049 Royalsborough Rd. Adults, $10. Children under 7, $5.

Poland Spring, Friday, Oct. 1: Dinner dance, Poland Spring Resort. Music by Roger Renaud & Vintage. Call for reservation. FMI: 998-4351.

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

Lewiston, Friday, Oct. 1: Babytime, 10:30 a.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Infants up to age 2 1/2. FMI: 513-3133.

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.

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.

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.

Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 2: Read to the Dog, 12 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Call to reserve a spot. FMI: 513-3133.

Mechanic Falls, Saturday, Oct. 2: Texas Hold-em tournament, 9 a.m., American Legion Post 150. $30. FMI: 345-9587.

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.

Auburn, Monday, Oct. 4: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, 14 Great Falls Plaza.

Lisbon Falls, Monday, Oct. 4: American Red Cross blood drive, 2-7 p.m., Holy Trinity Church, 67 Frost Hill Avenue.

Lewiston, Monday, Oct. 4: Art van, 4 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133.

Lewiston, Monday, Oct. 4: All-ages storytime, 6 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133.

Wales, Monday, Oct. 4: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Oak Hill High School, 56 School Road.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Oct. 5: Preschool storytime, 10:30 a.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 2 1/2 to 5. FMI: 513-3133.

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].

Auburn, Wednesday, Oct. 6: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Edward Little High School, 77 Harris St.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Oct. 6: Creature features, 4:30 p.m., Lewiston Public Library children’s department, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 8-12. Sign up in advance. FMI: 513-3133.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Oct. 6: Read to the Dog, 6 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Call to reserve a spot. FMI: 513-3133.

Mechanic Falls, Wednesday, Oct. 6: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Vineyard Christian Fellowship, 90 Lewiston St.

Auburn, Thursday, Oct. 7: The Coyote: America’s Song Dog, 12-1 p.m., Auburn Public Library Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: www.auburnpubliclibrary.com.

Lewiston, Thursday, Oct. 7: Kids’ cooking club, 4 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 7-14. Attendance limited. FMI: 513-3133.

Lewiston, Friday, Oct. 8: Story time for ages 0-2½, 10:30 a.m., Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Lewiston, Friday, Oct. 8: Food for Thought luncheon, noon, USM/L-A College, Androscoggin Room 285. $7. Program: An Unusual View of the Shakers. Space limited. Reserve by noon, Oct. 7, at 753-6510.

Lisbon, Friday, Oct. 8: Early Bird supper, 5-6 p.m., American Legion Post 158, 10 Webster St. Free. FMI: 353-8192.

Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 9: Read to a Dog, noon, Library, 200 Lisbon St. Reserve a spot at 513-3133.

Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 9: Bean and casserole supper, 4:45-6 p.m., Calvary United Methodist Church, 59 Sabattus St. $7, children $3.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Oct. 9: Cider pressing, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sabatthday Lake Shaker Village, off Route 26. Free. Bring apples and container. Cider and donut sale. FMI: 926-4597.

Pownal, Saturday, Oct. 9: Baked ham supper, 4:30-6 p.m., United Methodist Church, 871 Lawrence Road. $7, children $3, under 2 free. Handicap accessible. FMI: 688-4101.

Auburn, Sunday, Oct. 10: Breakfast, 8-10 a.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $4/$5. Benefits children’s Christmas party. FMI: 784-6883.

Lewiston, Sunday, Oct. 10: 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.

Litchfield, Sunday, Oct. 10: Country Sunday, 12-5 p.m., Sportsmen’s Club, Hallowell-Litchfield Road. $6, DECMA members $5, under 12 free. Benefits Country Fest Maine 2011 fund. FMI: Gary 377-8035 or Connie 737-0920.