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, Oct. 21: Book discussion: Out Stealing Horses, 6-7 p.m., Library, History Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 2.

Auburn, Thursday, Oct. 21: Ghosthunters, 6-8 p.m., Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. Teens and adults. Refreshments.

Lewiston, Thursday, Oct. 21: Kids’ cooking club, 4 p.m., Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 7-14. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Auburn, Friday, Oct. 22: Dance, 8 p.m. to midnight, Williams J. Rogers American Legion #153, 71 South Main St. No Charge. Music by Veggies By Day. FMI: 782-1118.

Greene, Friday, Oct. 22: Pianist Phil House and vocalist Kathy Haley, 2 and 7 p.m., Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. Free. FMI: 946-5311 or www.sawyer-foundation.com.

Lewiston, Friday, Oct. 22: 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.

Lisbon, Friday, Oct. 22: Roast beef supper, 5-6 p.m., American Legion Post 158, Webster Street. $6. Sponsored by Sons of American Legion. FMI: 353-8192.

Lisbon, Friday, Oct. 22: Turkey 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.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 23: Harvest dinner, 5-6:30 p.m., Grace Lutheran Church, 757 Summer St. Adults, $7. Ages 5 and under, $3. Benefits Trinity Jubilee Center in Lewiston.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 23: Bean supper, 5 p.m., United Methodist Church, 439 Park Ave.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 23: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Auburn Mall, 550 Center St.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 23: Craft fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Village Green, 200 Stetson Road. Benefits Camp Sunshine. Sponsored by Schooner Estates Crafter’s Guild.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 23: Sprouts program for ages 0-24 months, 10:30-11 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 333-6640.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 23: Beef stew supper, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Williams J. Rogers American Legion Auxiliary, 71 South Main St. $6, 65 and older $5, 12 and under $4. FMI: 782-1118.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 23: Turkey dinner, 5-6:30 p.m., Grace Lutheran Church, 757 Summer St. $7, 5 and under $3. Benefits Trinity Jubilee Center.

Bowdoin, Saturday, Oct. 23: Beef or turkey supper, 4:30-6 p.m., West Bowdoin Paris Hall, 54 West Road. $7.50, 12 and under $3.50, preschool free. Sponsored by Woodland Cemetery Association.

Buckfield, Saturday, Oct. 23: Ticket auction, 1 p.m., Buckfield High School. Viewing at 11 a.m. Refreshments, 50/50, grab bags. Sponsored by Sumner Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary.

Gray, Saturday, Oct. 23: Bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m., First Congregational Church, Route 115. $7, under 12 $3. Handicap accessible.

Greene, Saturday, Oct. 23: American Red Cross blood drive, 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Fire Department, 106 Patten Road.

Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 23: Read to the Dog, noon, Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Reserve a spot at 513-3133.

Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 23: Fall festival, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Montello Elementary School, 407 East Ave. Food, raffles, games.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, Oct. 23: Baked bean and ham supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Lisbon Methodist Church, School St. Adults, $6. Ages 6-12, $3. Ages 5 and under, free. Sponsored by Methodist Women. FMI: 353-8951.

Sabattus, Saturday, Oct. 23: Bean supper and dance, 5-9:30 p.m., Jacques Cartier Club, Wales Road. Supper $6, dance $5, both $10. Music by The Trio. Open to public. FMI: 375-4850.

Auburn, Sunday, Oct. 24: Public breakfast, 8-10:30 a.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $4/$5. Benefits X-mas Party for Children. FMI: 784-6883.

Lewiston, Sunday, Oct. 24: Dance with music by Patio Cowboy, 7-11 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 15o East Ave. $8. Doors open 6 p.m. FMI: 784-0389.

Auburn, Monday, Oct. 25: Mom’s morning out, 9:30-11 a.m., Auburn Public Library, Maggie Trafton Program Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: www.auburnpubliclibrary.org or 333-6640.

Auburn, Monday, Oct. 25: Sweet peas, 10:30-11 a.m., Auburn Public Library, Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: www.auburnpubliclibrary.org or 333-6640.

Lewiston, Monday, Oct. 25: Art van, 4 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Lewiston, Monday, Oct. 25: All-ages story time, 6 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Auburn, Tuesday, Oct. 26: PrimeTime film: Roman Holiday, 2 p.m., Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. Admission 50 cents. Especially for seniors. FMI: 333-6640.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Oct. 26: Story time for ages 2 1/2-5, 10:30 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Auburn, Wednesday, Oct. 27: 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.

Auburn, Wednesday, Oct. 27: SMART baby program for 0-24 months, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. Sponsored by Advocates for Children. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 3.

Auburn, Wednesday, Oct. 27: American Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Central Maine Community College, 1250 Turner St.

Auburn, Wednesday, Oct. 27: Teen Movie: “I Am Legend”, 3-4:30 p.m., Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Oct. 27: Creature Features for ages 8-12, 4:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Sign up at 513-3133.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Oct. 27: Read to the Dog, 6 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Reserve a spot at 513-3133.

Auburn, Thursday, Oct. 28: “Cry Baby,” 2:45-5 p.m., Auburn Public Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. Free. Part of the teen movie series. FMI: 333-6640, www.auburnpubliclibrary.org, or e-mail [email protected].

Lewiston, Thursday, Oct. 28: Kids’ cooking club, 4 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 7-14. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Turner, Thursday, Oct. 28: Harvest supper & haunted hallway, 5-7 p.m., Leavitt Area High School. Advanced supper tickets, adults $6, children under 12 $3. $1 or more at the door. Haunted hallway runs 5:30-8 p.m. Children’s costume contest 6 p.m. for $1 per child. FMI: 225-3533 or e-mail [email protected].

Auburn, Thursday, Oct. 28: Yurtfolk Concert, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Auburn Public Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. Free. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Friday, Oct. 29: Babytime, 10:30 a.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Infants up to age 2 1/2. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Lisbon, Friday, Oct. 29: Public supper, 5-6 p.m., American Legion Post 158, Webster St. $6. Held by Sons of American Legion. FMI: 353-8192.

Lisbon, Friday, Oct. 29: Supper-boil dinner, 5:30-6:30 p.m., VFW Post 9459. $6. FMI: 353-2152.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 30:  Hunter’s breakfast, 5:30-8:30 a.m., Danville Junction Grange. $6, children $3. FMI: 998-5331.

Litchfield, Saturday, Oct. 30: Halloween dance, 7-11 p.m., Sportsman’s Club, Hallowell Road. $5. Raffles, 50/50, prizes. Ages 21 and up. Sponsored by Downeast Country Music Association. FMI: 377-8035 or 737-0920.

Minot, Saturday, Oct. 30: Hunters breakfast, 5-9 a.m., Minot Center Grange #266 Hall, top of Center Minot Hill. Adults, $6. Children under 12, $3. Under 5, free. FMI: 782-4319.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 30: Trunk or treat, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Marston’s Corner Baptist Church, 752 Beech Hill Rd. Free fun and games.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 30: Sprouts, 10:30-11 a.m., Auburn Public Library, Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. Infants up to 24 months. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 30: Read to the dog, 12 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Oct. 30: Turkey supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Grange Hall, off Rte. 26.

Auburn, Monday, Nov. 1: Mom’s morning out, 9:30-11 a.m., Library, Maggie Trafton Program Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Monday, Nov. 1: Sweet Peas program for ages 24-36 months, 10:30-11 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Monday, Nov. 1: Art Van, 4 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Auburn, Tuesday, Nov. 2: PrimeTime classic film: “High Society”, 2 p.m., Library Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. Admission 50 cents. Refreshments. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.