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, 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:  Hunters 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.

Danville, Saturday, Oct. 30: Hunters breakfast, 5:30-8:30 a.m., Danville Junction Grange. All are welcome.

Hebron, Saturday, Oct. 30: Boiled dinner, 5-6:30 p.m., Hebron Community Baptist Church. $7. Dinner followed by hymn singing.

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

Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 30: Spaghetti supper, 3-7 p.m., Androscoggin Bank Colisee Shipyard Lounge. $6. Benefits the Richard family and St. Mary’s Center for Cancer.

Mechanic Falls, Saturday, Oct. 30: Caring Corner re-opening, 9 a.m. to noon, Church of the Nazarene, 5 Oak St. Clothes and other items. Donation. Refreshments. FMI: Mary 890-1789.

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

Monmouth, Saturday, Oct. 30: Hunter’s breakfast, 4:30-9:30 a.m., Cottrell School Cafeteria, 169 Academy Rd. $5. Non-hunters also welcome.

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

Lewiston, Sunday, Oct. 31: Halloween party, 6-8 p.m., New Life Community Center, 134 College St. Games, prizes, refreshments, costume contest. Children must be accompanied by parent or guardian

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.

Auburn, Wednesday, Nov. 3: 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.

Auburn, Wednesday, Nov. 3: Teen anime club, 3-4 p.m., Auburn Public Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Thursday, Nov. 4: Hot gadgets for the holidays program, 12-1 p.m., Auburn Public Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. Free. Part of Brown Bag Lunch Thursdays. FMI: www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Thursday, Nov. 4: Non-fiction book discussion group, 6-7 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Meet at reference desk on 2nd floor. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Durham, Friday, Nov. 5: Friday night fish fry, 5:30-7 p.m., Amvet Post 13, 1049 Royalsborough Road, Route 136. $10, under 7 $5. Haddock: fried, baked and chowder. Children’s menu. FMI: 713-7711.

Lewiston, Friday, Nov. 5: Toy drive, 5-7 p.m., Gridiron Restaurant, 1567 Lisbon St. New unwrapped toys and gift cards. Benefits children in foster care. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus, Androscoggin and Oxford Counties.

Lisbon, Friday, Nov. 5: Beef stew supper, 5-6:30 p.m., VFW Post 9459. $6.

Winthrop, Friday, Nov. 5: Spaghetti supper, 5-7 p.m., St. Francis Parish Hall, Route 133. $7, under 12 $3, family $15. Dessert auction, 50/50. Benefits Catholic Women’s Club community projects.

Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 6: Craft fair, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Clover Health Care, 440 Minot Ave.

Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 6: Sprouts program for ages 0-24 months, 10:30-11 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 6: Fall celebration, 8 p.m. to midnight, William J. Rogers Post 153, 71 South Main St. No charge. Music by Matt and the Barn Burners.

Freeport, Saturday, Nov. 6: Fall fair and open house, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Merriconeag Waldorf School, 57 Desert Road. FMI: 865-3900 or www.merriconeag.org.

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

Minot, Saturday, Nov. 6: Fair, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., United Methodist Church. Door prizes, silent auction, luncheon.

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

Wales, Saturday, Nov. 6: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Oak Hill High School. Refreshments, 50/50.

Lewiston, Sunday, Nov. 7: Dance with music by Steve & The Good Old Boys, 7-11 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $8. Doors open at 6 p.m. FMI: 784-0389.

Mechanic Falls, Sunday, Nov. 7: Country Legends and Memorial Award Show, noon, Silver Spur, Route 121. $7. Food bar, 50/50, raffles. FMI: 793-8884 or 743-1829.