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, Nov. 12: Rock for cancer, 4 p.m. to 12 a.m., Club Texas, 150 Center St. $10. Benefits Wayne Nichols. Featuring 5 rock bands. Buffet available.

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.

Lewiston, Friday, Nov. 12: Toy drive, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Lisbon St. News, 890 Lisbon St. Benefits children in foster care. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 2358.

Lisbon, Friday, Nov. 12: Spaghetti dinner, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Lisbon Community School, 33 Mill St. Adults $6, children under 10 $3. Includes raffle and silent auction. Sponsored by PWS 7th grade. FMI: 353-3055.

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.

Readfield, Friday, Nov. 12: Ham dinner, 5-7 p.m., St. Andrew’s Episcopal church, 16 Church Road. $8, children $4, family $20.

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.

Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 13: Used book sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St.

Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 13: Toy drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 2 Brothers Disc. Store, Mill St. Benefits children in foster care. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 2358.

Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 13: Karaoke/dance with Jean Louis, 8 p.m. to 12 a.m., Williams J. Rogers American Legion, 71 S. Main St. Free.

Durham, Saturday, Nov. 13: Hunter’s breakfast, 4:30-9 a.m., Acacia Masonic Lodge, Rte. 136. All invited.

Durham, Saturday, Nov. 13: Benefit for Braelyn Bailey, 5-8 p.m., Durham Community School. Spaghetti dinner 5-6:30 p.m. $10 or $25 for a family. FMI: Benefit for Braelyn Bailey on Facebook.

Gray, Saturday, Nov. 13: Breakfast, 5-11 a.m., American Legion, Route 100. $5, family $15. Sponsored by Boy Scout Troop 86.

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.

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.

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.

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

Mechanic Falls, Saturday, Nov. 13: Chinese auction and craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., American Legion Hall. Hosted by American Legion Post 150 Ladies Auxiliary.

Mechanic Falls, Saturday, Nov. 13: Benefit supper, 5-6:30 p.m., American Legion Hall. Adults $7, seniors $6, children under 10 $3.50. For Ted Stevens Iraq veteran. Hosted by American Legion Post 150.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Nov. 13: Holiday fair, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., First Congregational Church, 19 Gloucester Hill Rd. Held by Women’s Evening Guild. FMI: 926-3260 or NGUCC.org.

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.

Turner, Saturday, Nov. 13: Silent auction, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Leavitt Institute Building, 98 Matthew Way. Sponsored by Turner Public Library. FMI: Joan 225-3501.

Turner, Saturday, Nov. 13: Pot luck supper for landowners, 5 p.m., BQMC Hall, Route 219. Sponsored by Turner Ridge Riders Snowmobile Club. FMI: Ed 225-2072.

Wales, Saturday, Nov. 13: Holiday fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Youth Center, Pond Rd. Sponsored by Wales Presbyterian Women. FMI: 375-8382 or 375-6604.

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.

Auburn, Sunday, Nov. 14: Pork tenderloin supper, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Williams J. Rogers American Legion, 71 South Main St.. $6, seniors $5. Music by Cheryl 6-8 p.m. Sponsored by Sons of American Legions. FMI: 782-1118.

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.

Litchfield, Sunday, Nov. 14: Country Sunday, 12-5 p.m., Sportsmen’s Club, Hallowell-Litchfield Road. $6, DECMA members $5, under 12 free. Door prizes, raffles, 50/50, food. FMI: Gary 377-8035 or Connie 737-0920.

Auburn, Monday, Nov. 15: Mom’s morning out, 9:30-11 a.m., Auburn Public Library, Maggie Trafton Program Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Monday, Nov. 15: Sweet Peas, 10:30-11 a.m., Auburn Public Library, Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. 24 to 36 months. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Friday, Nov. 15: Open mic and Poetry Slam, 7:15 p.m., First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St., entrance on Spring St. Free. FMI: 783-0461.

Lewiston, Monday, Nov. 15: Art Van, 4 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Lewiston, Monday, Nov. 15: All-ages story time, 6 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Auburn, Tuesday, Nov. 16: The Music Man, 2 p.m., Auburn Public Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. 50 cents. Part of Prime Time Tuesdays. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpublicschools.org.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Nov. 16: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 2 1/2 to 5. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Turner, Tuesday, Nov. 16: Silent auction, 12-7 p.m., Leavitt Institute Building, 98 Matthew Way. Sponsored by Turner Public Library. FMI: Joan 225-3501.

Auburn, Wednesday, Nov. 17: Preschool 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, Nov. 17: Teen Anime Club, 3-4 p.m., Library Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Wednesday, Nov. 17: Spaghetti supper, 5-7 p.m., East Auburn Community School cafeteria, 15 Andrew Dr. Benefits families of Dennis Myrick and Jillian Dumais. Donations and FMI: 782-4142.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Nov. 17: American Red Cross blood drive, 3-8 p.m., Bates College Chase Hall, 23 Campus Dr.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Nov. 17: 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. 17: Read to the Dog, 6 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Reserve spot at 513-3133.

Auburn, Thursday, Nov. 18: “Beat holiday stress”, 12-1 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Part of Brown Bag Lunches. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Thursday, Nov. 18: Kids’ cooking club, 4 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 7-14. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Turner, Thursday, Nov. 18: Silent auction, 12-7 p.m., Leavitt Institute Building library, 98 Matthews Way. Sponsored by Turner Public Library. FMI: 225-3501.

Auburn, Friday, Nov. 19: Rock out to 5 bands, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., Club Texas, 150 Center St. $10. Sponsored by Tommy’s Feral Feline Friends.

Lewiston, Friday, Nov. 19: Toy drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., M&M Getty Mart, 515 Lisbon, St. Benefits children in foster care. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 2358.

Lewiston, Friday, Nov. 19: Craft sale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Bates St. Senior Housing, 250 Bates St. Use left side door.

Lewiston, Friday, Nov. 19: Baby time, 10:30 a.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Infants up to age 2 1/2. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Mechanic Falls, Friday, Nov. 19: Public supper, 5-6:30 p.m., American Legion Hall. Adults $7, seniors $6, children under 12 $3.50. Hosted by American Legion Post 150 Ladies Auxiliary.

Pownal, Friday, Nov. 19: Christmas fair, 2-7 p.m., North Pownal United Methodist Church, 871 Lawrence Rd. FMI: 688-4101 or 699-4818.

Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 20: Christmas fair, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Grace Lutheran Church, 757 Summer St.

Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 20: Christmas craft fair, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Congregational Church, High St.

Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 20: Toy drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Family Dollar parking lot, Center St. Benefits children in foster care. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 2358.

Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 20: Christmas by the lake fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Philip’s Church, Turner St.

Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 20: Stories, 9:30 a.m., Auburn Public Library, Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 20: Sprouts, 10:30-11 a.m., Auburn Public Library, Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 20: Supper, 4:30-5:30 p.m., basement of St. Louis Church, Third St. Adults $6, ages 12 and under $3. Held by Andy Valley Knights of Columbus, Council 8742.

Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 20: Christmas craft fair, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sixth Street Congregational Church. Lunch available.

Danville, Saturday, Nov. 20: Fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Danville Junction Grange. Luncheon available. Sponsored by Danville Union Church. FMI: 998-2231.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, Nov. 20: Christmas craft fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 67 Frost Hill Ave. To benefit Holy Trinity Parish. Free admission. FMI: 353-9056.

Litchfield, Saturday, Nov. 20: Holiday craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Litchfield Plains Baptist Church, 56 Plains Rd.

Lisbon, Saturday, Nov. 20: Supper, 5-6 p.m., American Legion Post 158, Webster St.

Lewiston, Saturday, Nov. 20: Veterans fundraiser music by Grady, 5:30 p.m., Elks Lodge, 1675 Lisbon Rd. $5. FMI: 784-4801.

Lisbon, Saturday, Nov. 20: Bean supper, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Lisbon Left Hand Club. $6. FMI: 353-2143.

Pownal, Saturday, Nov. 20: Christmas fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., North Pownal United Methodist Church, 871 Lawrence Rd. FMI: 688-4101 or 699-4818.

Turner, Saturday, Nov. 20: Silent auction, 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., library in Leavitt Institute Building, 98 Matthews Way.Wales, Saturday, Nov. 20: Holiday craft fair, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wales Central School, 175 Centre Road, off Route 132. Raffles, door prizes, 50/50, lunch. Benefits students. FMI: Kim 577-0733 or [email protected].

Auburn, Sunday, Nov. 21: Christmas by the lake leftovers, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., St. Philip’s Church, Turner St.

Lewiston, Sunday, Nov. 21: Dance with music by Patio Cowboy, 7-11 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $8. Doors open at 6 p.m. FMI: 784-0389.

Auburn, Monday, Nov. 22: Mom’s morning out, 9:30-11 a.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Monday, Nov. 22: Sweet peas, 10:30-11 a.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Ages 24-36 months. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Monday, Nov. 22: Art Van, 4 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Lewiston, Monday, Nov. 22: Storytime, 6 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. All ages. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Turner, Monday, Nov. 22: Silent auction, 12-7 p.m., Leavitt Institute Building, 98 Matthews Way. Sponsored by Turner Public Library. FMI: 225-3501.

Auburn, Tuesday, Nov. 23: Teen movie series, 2:45-5 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Free. Movie to be announced. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Nov. 23: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 2 1/2 to 5. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Auburn, Wednesday, Nov. 24: 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.