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, 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.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Nov. 23: Craft time, 10 a.m., The Toy Library, 134 College St. $2. FMI: 782-1112.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Nov. 23: Kids Clothes Closet, 11 a.m. to noon, The Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

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.

Auburn, Wednesday, Nov. 24: Dance featuring “Under the Covers”, 8 p.m. to 12 a.m., Williams J. Rogers American Legion #153, 71 S. Main St. Free. FMI: 782-1118.

Lewiston, Thursday, Nov. 25: Thanksgiving dinner, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Hope Haven Gospel Mission, 209 Lincoln St. Delivery available to shut-ins. FMI: 783-6086.

Lewiston, Thursday, Nov. 25: Community meal, 12 p.m., Trinity Church, 247 Bates St. Free. Sponsored by Trinity Jubilee Center in partnership with Salvation Army. FMI: 783-0801 or 782-5700.

Lewiston, Thursday, Nov. 25: Kids Clothes Closet, 11 a.m. to noon, The Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Auburn, Friday, Nov. 26: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to noon, Mason Ashlar 105, 1021 Turner St.

Auburn, Friday, Nov. 26: Performance by classical guitarist Gregory Guay, 6 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St. Donations benefit the Ryan Guay memorial scholarship. FMI: www.gregoryguaymusic.com.

Lewiston, Friday, Nov. 26: Toy drive, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Marden’s Discount, Main Street. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 2358.

Lisbon, Friday, Nov. 26: Stuffed pepper supper, 5-6 p.m., American Legion Post 158, Webster Street. Served by Sons of American Legions.

Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 27: Sprouts program for ages 0-24 months, 10:30-11 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 27: Family movie, 1-3 p.m., Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. Refreshments. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 27: Bean supper, 5 p.m., United Methodist Church, 439 Park Ave.. $7, children $3.

Auburn, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 27-28: Christmas tree sale, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wallingford’s Fruit House. Benefits Edward Little High School senior class.

Lewiston, Saturday, Nov. 27: Christmas Wish, 5-9 p.m., Irish Twins Pub, 743 Main St. Food, live music, 50/50. Benefits Danielle and two young children. FMI: Joyce 312-4713.

Lewiston, Saturday, Nov. 27: Toy drive, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., L-A Harley Davidson, 839 Main St. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 2358.

Lisbon, Saturday, Nov. 27: Bean and ham supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Methodist Church, School Street.  $6, 6-12 $3, 5 and under free. Sponsored by Methodist Women. FMI: 353-8951.

Sabattus, Saturday, Nov. 27: 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.

Turner, Saturday, Nov. 27: Silent auction, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Leavitt Institute Building Library, 98 Matthews Way. FMI: Joan 225-3501.

Lewiston, Sunday, Nov. 28: Dance with music by Crossin Mason Dixon, 7-11 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $8. Doors open at 6 p.m. FMI: 784-0389.

New Gloucester, Sunday, Nov. 28: Tree lighting, 4:30 p.m., Town Hall, Route 231. Music, Library open house, History Barn open house, refreshments. Sponsored by Public Library and Historical Society.

Auburn, Monday, Nov. 29: Mom’s Morning Out, 9:30-11 a.m., Library, Maggie Trafton Program Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpublic.library.org.

Auburn, Monday, Nov. 29: 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. 29: All-ages story time, 6 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

New Gloucester, Monday, Nov. 29: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Pineland Farms, 59 Pineland Dr.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Nov. 30: Craft time, 10 a.m., The Toy Library, 134 College St. $2. FMI: 782-1112.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Nov. 30: Kids Clothes Closet, 11 a.m. to noon, The Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Nov. 30: 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. 30: Silent auction, 12-7 p.m., Leavitt Institute Building, 98 Matthews Way. FMI: 225-3501.

Turner, Thursday, Dec 2: Silent auction, 12-7 p.m., Library’s Leavitt Institute Building, 98 Matthews Way. FMI: Joan 225-3501.

Gray, Saturday, Dec. 4: Christmas fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Grange. Tables available for $10. Call to reserve. FMI: 998-2586 or e-mail [email protected].

Hebron, Saturday, Dec. 4: Boiled dinner, 5-6:30 p.m., Community Baptist Church. $7.

Lewiston, Saturday, Dec. 4: Bean supper, 4-6 p.m., Holy Cross Church Hall, 1080 Lisbon St. Adults $8, ages 12 and under $4. Take-out available. FMI: 754-2841.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, Dec. 4: Toy drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Family Dollar parking lot, Lisbon Rd. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 2358.

Mechanic Falls, Saturday, Dec. 4: Christmas craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Our Ladies of Ransom Church. Call to reserve tables. FMI: 345-3274. Held by the Ladies Guild.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Dec. 4: Open house, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., History Barn, Rte 231 and Cable TV Channel 3, Cable TV Studios, next to Town Hall.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Dec. 4: Christmas fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Rte. 26.

Winthrop, Saturday, Dec. 4: Ye olde Christmas fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Congregational Church UCC.

Gray, Sunday, Dec. 5: Christmas craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., American Legion Post 86, 15  Lewiston Rd. $15 to reserve a table. FMI: 657-3766.

Lewiston, Sunday, Dec. 5: 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.

Manchester, Sunday, Dec. 5: Christmas concert by CODA Chorus, 7 p.m., Hope Baptist Church, Rte. 202. FMI: 622-9659.