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, 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, noon to 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.

Lisbon, Friday, Nov. 5: Public supper, 5-6 p.m., American Legion Post 158, Webster St.

Mechanic Falls, Friday, Nov. 5: Texas hold’em tournament, 6 p.m., American Legion Post 150, 41 Elm St. $30. 100-player limit. Sign up at Post lounge. FMI: 345-9587.

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.

Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 6: “The Katrina Project: Hell and High Water”, 7 p.m., First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St. $5. FMI: 783-0461 or www.auburnuu.org.

Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 6: Spaghetti supper, 5-6 p.m., United Methodist Church. Benefits Sue Sweet. Silent auction and baked goods table.

Danville, Saturday, Nov. 6: Bean supper, 5 p.m., Danville Junction Grange. $7, children $3.50.

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.

Lewiston, Saturday, Nov. 6: Bean supper, 4-6 p.m., Holy Cross Church Hall, 1080 Lisbon St. Adults $8. Ages 12 and under $4. Hosted by Knights of Columbus Council 12,652. FMI: 754-2841.

Lisbon, Saturday, Nov. 6: Breakfast, 8-11 a.m., American Legion Post 158, Webster St.

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: Harvest 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.

Auburn, Sunday, Nov. 7: “The Katrina Project: Hell and High Water”, 7 p.m., First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St. $5. FMI: 783-0461 or www.auburnuu.org.

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.

Auburn, Wednesday, Nov. 10: 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. 10: Teen gaming, 3-4 p.m., Auburn Public Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Nov. 10: Creature features, 4:30 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 8-12. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Nov. 10: Read to the dog, 6 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Lewiston, Thursday, Nov. 11: Veterans Day prayer service, 6:30 p.m., Holy Family Church, 607 Sabattus St. Free.

Lewiston, Thursday, Nov. 11: Peek-A-Boo Puppet show, 10 a.m., The Toy Library, 134 College St. $2. FMI: 782-1112.

Lisbon, Thursday, Nov. 11: Flag burning, 1 p.m., VFW Post 9459. Hot dogs and happy hour for veterans, 4-6 p.m.

Lisbon, Thursday, Nov. 11: Veterans Day chili, 5-6 p.m., American Legion Post 158, Webster St.

Lewiston, Friday, Nov. 12: 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, Friday, Nov. 12: Food for Thought luncheon, noon, USM/L-A College. $7 advance, $8 at door. Program by Dorothy Bowyer on book “Happy Life Blues”. Reservations by noon Nov. 11, 753-6510.

Lisbon, Friday, Nov. 12: Chicken Alfredo dinner, 5-6 p.m., American Legion Post 158, Webster Street.

Lisbon, Friday, Nov. 12: Grilled cheese and soup supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., VFW Post 9459. $5. Turkey raffle. Sponsored by Auxiliary. FMI: 353-2152.

Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 13: 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, Nov. 13: One Hip Night of Bellydancing, 6:30-10 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn. $20. Hosted by Imari & The Sahara Desert Dancers. Benefits Central Maine Medical Center. FMI: 647-2616 or www.imarisbellydancing.com.

Lewiston, Saturday, Nov. 13: “Teddy Bear Fair”, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Lewiston High School gym. Crafts, books, baked goods. Sponsored by Mu Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society.

Lewiston, Saturday, Nov. 13: Bean and casserole supper, 4:45-6 p.m., Calvary United Methodist Church, 59 Sabattus. St. $7, children $3.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, Nov. 13: “Winter Wonderland Christmas Fair,” 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., United Methodist Church, 14 School St. Beef stew luncheon 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., $5, children $2.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, Nov. 13: Bean and casserole supper, 4:45-6 p.m., Holy Trinity Church Parish Hall, 67 Frost Hill Ave. $6, 4-11 $4, under 4 free, family with children under 12 $15. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. FMI: 353-5636.

Lewiston, Saturday, Nov. 13: Rocking Against Cancer, 5:30 p.m., Elks Lodge, 1675 Lisbon Road. $10. Spaghetti supper, two bands, silent auction. FMI: Linda 784-4801.

Manchester, Saturday, Nov. 13: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Manchester Elementary School. FMI: 629-2949.

Poland, Saturday, Nov. 13: Holiday craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Poland Community School, Route 26. Food, raffles.

Sabattus, Saturday, Nov. 13: Bean supper and dance, 5-9:30 p.m., Jacques Cartier Club, Wales Road. Supper $6, dance $5, both $10. Music by The Trio. FMI: 375-4850.

Topsham, Saturday, Nov. 13: Christmas fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Mid-Coast Presbyterian Church, 84 Main St. Quilt raffle, jewelry, luncheon.

Turner, Saturday, Nov. 13: Craft and bake sale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Turner Center Universalist Church, Route 117. Lunch available.

Winthrop, Saturday, Nov. 13: Hunter and family breakfast, 5-9 a.m., Congregational Church, Main Street. Benefits Rotary Club’s projects.

Auburn, Sunday, Nov. 14: Breakfast, 8-10 a.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $4/$5. Benefits Christmas party for children. FMI: 784-6883.

Lewiston, Sunday, Nov. 14: 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.