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. 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.

Lewiston, Saturday, Nov. 27: Spaghetti supper, 4-8 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $5, under 12 $3, donations accepted. Benefits baby Aubrey Coburn. FMI: Angeliec Goulding 330-0033.

Lisbon, Saturday, Nov. 27: Bean supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., VFW Post 9459 Auxiliary. $6.

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.

Poland, Saturday, Nov. 27: Christmas Fair, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Excelsior Grange. Silent auction, food, wreaths, lunch at 11:30 a.m. Handicap accessible rear door.

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.

Auburn, Sunday, Nov. 28: Public breakfast, 8-10 a.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $4-$5. Benefit for Children’s Christmas Party. FMI: 784-6883.

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.

Auburn, Wednesday, Dec. 1: Preschool story time for ages 3-5, 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Wednesday, Dec. 1: Teen Anime Club, 3-4 p.m., Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Thursday, Dec. 2: Kids Clothes Closet, 11 a.m. to noon, The Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

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

Auburn, Friday, Dec. 3: Roast pork supper, 5-6:30 p.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $7, under 10 $3. Sponsored by Ladies Auxiliary. FMI: 782-2856.

Lisbon, Friday, Dec. 3: Spaghetti and meatballs supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., VFW Post 9459. $6.

Auburn, Saturday, Dec. 4: Make a gingerbread house, 9:30-11 a.m., Library, Maggie Trafton Program Room, 49 Spring St. Ages 6-12. Register at 333-6640 ext. 3.

Auburn, Saturday, Dec. 4: Sprouts program for ages 0-24 months, 10:30-10:50 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Saturday, Dec. 4: Holiday card making, 1-3 p.m., Library, Maggie Trafton Program Room, 49 Spring St. Ages 8 and under with responsible adult. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Saturday, Dec. 4: Bottle drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wheelers Market, 107 S. Main St. Held by SHAREcenter.

Buckfield, Saturday, Dec. 4: Holiday craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Buckfield High School. Live music, photos with Santa at 11 a.m., luncheon. Sponsored by Nezinscot Valley Music Boosters.

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.

Lewiston, Saturday, Dec. 4: Christmas gala, 1-4 p.m., Calvary United Methodist Church, 59 Sabattus St. $5. FMI: 225-5263.

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.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Dec. 4: Christmas craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Grange, Sabbathday Road. Raffles, books, lunch.

Poland, Saturday, Dec. 4: Holiday fair, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Poland Community Church. Silent auction, luncheon, wreaths.

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

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

Winthrop, Saturday, Dec. 4: Holiday craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Winthrop Grade School gymnasium.

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.

Auburn, Monday, Dec. 6: 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, Dec. 6: 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.

Auburn, Monday, Dec. 6: Signature Chefs Auction, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, 14 Great Falls Plaza. $35. Live and silent auctions. Benefits March of Dimes. FMI and register: Sarah 878-1199 or [email protected].

Auburn, Tuesday, Dec. 7: Showing of “Meet Me in St. Louis”, 2 p.m., Auburn Public Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. 50 cents. Part of Prime Time Tuesdays. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Dec. 7: Kids clothes closet, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

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

Auburn, Wednesday, Dec. 8: Preschool story time for ages 3-5, 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Wednesday, Dec. 8: Holiday card making, 1-3 p.m., Library, Maggie Trafton Program Room, 49 Spring St. Ages 8 and under with responsible adult. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.