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. 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.

Buckfield, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 29-30: Haunted hayride, 6-10 p.m., Bessey’s Field, Route 117 off Route 4. $5. Sponsored by Buckfield High School Class of 2011.

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: 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.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 30: Karaoke/dance, 8 p.m. to 12 a.m., Williams J. Rogers American Legion #153, 71 S. Main St. Free. FMI: 782-1118.

Durham, Saturday, Oct. 30: Hunter’s breakfast, 4:30-9 a.m., Acacia Masonic Lodge, Rte. 136. All are welcome.

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

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.

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.

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, Sabbathday Rd. Adults $8, ages 12 and under $4. Handicap accessible.

Sabattus, Saturday, Oct. 30: Halloween dance, 8-11 p.m., American Legion Post 135, 40 Island Road. Costumes welcome. Prizes for best costumes. Open to public.

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

Mechanic Falls, Sunday, Oct. 31: “Singspiration” and treats, 6 p.m., Church of the Nazarene, 5 Oak St. Trick or treaters welcome. FMI: Mary 890-1789.

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.

Buckfield, Monday, Nov. 1: American Red Cross blood drive, 2-7 p.m., Buckfield High School, 160 Morrill St.

Lewiston, Monday, Nov. 1: All-ages story time, 6 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.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.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Nov. 2: 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, 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.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Nov. 3: Creature Features for ages 8-12, 4:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Space limited. Sign up at 513-3133.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Nov. 3: Read to the Dog, 6 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Reserve a spot at 513-3133.

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.

Lewiston, Thursday, Nov. 4: Kids cooking club for ages 7-14, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Sponsored by Lots to Gardens. Space limited. Sign up at 513-3133.

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.

Lewiston, Thursday, Nov. 5: 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, 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.

Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 6: Christmas fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Barker Mill Arms, Community Room, first floor, 143 Mill St. Refreshments, 50/50, raffles.

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.

Gray, Saturday, Nov. 6: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Gray-New Gloucester High School, Route 26, Libby Hill Road. Benefits families in need over the holidays.

Leeds, Saturday, Nov. 6: Turkey supper and holiday sale, sale 4 p.m., supper 5-6:30 p.m., Community Church, 123 Church Hill Road. $7, 5-12 $3, under 5 free. Sponsored by Women’s Association. FMI: 524-5572.

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

New Gloucester, Saturday, Nov. 6: Ham supper, 5-6 p.m., Amvet Hall Post 6, Route 100. $8, under 12 $4.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Nov. 6: Village Coffee House with Intergalactic Yurt Band, 7:30 p.m., Congregational Church, 19 Gloucester Hill Road. $10. FMI: 926-3161, 926-3260 or www.villagecoffeehouse.org.

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.

Sabattus, Saturday, Nov. 6: Bean and casserole supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Our Lady of the Rosary Parish. $6.50, under 12 $3. FMI: 375-6586 or 375-4057.

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.

Auburn, Monday, Nov. 8: 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. 8: Sweet Peas 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. 8: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 150 East Ave.

Lewiston, Monday, Nov. 8: Art Van program, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Lewiston, Monday, Nov. 8: All-ages story time, 6 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Nov. 9: 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.