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, 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.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 2: Sprouts, 10:30-11 a.m., Auburn Public Library Children’s room, 49 Spring St. Babies up to 24 months. FMI: 333-6640.

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.

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

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

Auburn, Monday, Oct. 4: Mom’s morning out, 9:30-11 a.m., Auburn Public Library, Maggie Tafton Program room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640.

Auburn, Monday, Oct. 4: Sweet Peas, 10:30-11 a.m., Auburn Public Library Children’s room, 49 Spring St. Ages 24-36 months. FMI: 333-6640.

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].

Auburn, Wednesday, Oct. 6: Pre-school storytime, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., Auburn Public Library Children’s room, 49 Spring St. Ages 3-5. FMI: 333-6640.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Oct. 6: 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.

Lisbon, Friday, Oct. 8: Pork loin supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., VFW Post 9459. $6.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 9: Scrapbooking event, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., St. Dominic Academy. $20 includes lunch and dinner. Raffles, door prizes. FMI: 782-6911 ext. 2109.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 9: Sprouts, 10:30-11 a.m., Auburn Public Library Children’s room, 49 Spring St. Babies up to 24 months. FMI: 333-6640.

Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 9: Read to a Dog, noon, Library Children’s Room, 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.

Lisbon, Saturday, Oct. 9: Movie and pizza night, 6 p.m., VFW Post 9459.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, Oct. 9: Bean and casserole supper, 4:45-6 p.m., Parish Hall of Holy Trinity Church, 67 Frost Hill Ave. $6, 5-11 $4, under 4 free, family with children under 12 $15.

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.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Oct. 9: Weaving demonstration, 10 a.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Rte. 26.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Oct. 9: Nature hikes, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Rte. 26. Adults, $5. Children, $2. Under 6, free.

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.

Gray, Monday, Oct. 11: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., American Legion, 15 Lewiston Road.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Oct. 12: Preschool story time for ages 2½-5, 10:30 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Auburn, Wednesday, Oct. 13: Pre-school storytime, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., Auburn Public Library Children’s room, 49 Spring St. Ages 3-5. FMI: 333-6640.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Oct. 13: Creature features, 4:30 p.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Dept., 200 Lisbon St. Ages 8-12. Sign up in advance. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Oct. 13: Read to the dog, 6 p.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Dept., 200 Lisbon St. Reserve a spot. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Minot, Saturday, Oct. 16: Corned beef supper, 4:30-6 p.m., West Minot Grange No. 42.