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

Lewiston, Thursday, Dec. 2: 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.

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.

Lewiston, Friday, Dec. 3: 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, 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.

Auburn, Saturday, Dec. 4: Bean supper, 5 p.m., Danville Junction Grange. $7, children $4. Game night to follow at 7 p.m.

Auburn, Saturday, Dec. 4: Dance/karaoke with Jean Louis, 8 p.m. to midnight, Williams J. Rogers American Legion #153.

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.

Lewiston, Saturday, Dec. 4: Read to the Dog, noon, Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. By appointment only. Reserve a spot at 513-3133.

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.

Mechanic Falls, Saturday, Dec. 4: Roast beef supper, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Historical Society Congregational Hall, 64 Elm St. $7, 12 and under $5.

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.

Sabattus, Sunday, Dec. 5: Buffet breakfast, 7:30-10 a.m., American Legion Post 135, 40 Island Road. $6, 10 and under $3.

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].

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

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.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Dec. 7: 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.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Dec. 7: Read to the Dog, 4:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Reserve a spot at 513-3133.

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.

Auburn, Wednesday, Dec. 8: Teen gaming hour, 3-4 p.m., Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Thursday, Dec. 9: Kids clothes closet, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Lewiston, Thursday, Dec. 9: 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.

Lewiston, Friday, Dec. 10: 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.

Turner, Thursday, Dec. 9: Silent auction, 12-7 p.m., Leavitt Institute Building, 98 Matthews Way. FMI: 225-3501.

Winthrop, Thursday, Dec. 9: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Saint Francis Church, 130 Rte. 133.

Auburn, Friday, Dec. 10: Christmas tree sale, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wallingfords. Benefits Edward Little High School senior class.

Lisbon, Friday, Dec. 10: Christmas party, VFW Post 9459. FMI: 353-2152.

Auburn, Saturday, Dec. 11: Christmas tree sale, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wallingfords. Benefits Edward Little High School senior class.

Auburn, Saturday, Dec. 11: Sprouts, 10:30-10:50 a.m., Auburn Public Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. Infants up to 24 months. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Hebron, Saturday, Dec. 11: New England boiled dinner, 5-6:30, Community Baptist Church, Station Road. $7, 6-12 $3.50, 5 and under free. Hymn sing at 6 p.m. in sanctuary.

Lewiston, Saturday, Dec. 11: Read to the Dog, noon, Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. By appointment only. Reserve a spot at 513-3133.

Lewiston, Saturday, Dec. 11: “Joyeux Noël” Christmas celebration, 1-4:30 p.m., USM’s Lewiston-Auburn College, 51 Westminster St. Free. Ornament workshop, family portraits, concert by Va-et-Vient. Sponsored by Franco-American Collection at USM-LAC. FMI: 753-6545 or www.maine.edu/lac/franco.

Lisbon, Saturday, Dec. 11: Dance with karaoke by Candy, 8-11 p.m., VFW Post 9459. No cover charge.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, Dec. 11: 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.

Poland, Saturday, Dec. 11: Holiday fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., “Old Schoolhouse”, next to Town Hall, Rte. 26. Presented by Poland Historical Society. Proceeds benefit future building of a Memorabilia Barn.

Sabattus, Saturday, Dec. 11: 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.

Auburn, Sunday, Dec. 12: Brass quintet with members of Mid Coast Symphony, 10 a.m., Sixth Street Congregational Church, 109 Sixth St.

Turner, Saturday, Dec. 11: Silent auction, 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., Leavitt Institute Building, 98 Matthews Way. FMI: 225-3501.

Auburn, Sunday, Dec. 12: Public breakfast, 8-10 a.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $5. Benefits New Auburn Little League Baseball. FMI: 784-6883.

Lewiston, Sunday, Dec. 12: 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.

Auburn, Monday, Dec. 13: 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. 13: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m. Hilton Garden Inn, 14 Great Falls.

Lewiston, Monday, Dec. 13: All-ages story time, 6 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Turner, Monday, Dec. 13: American Red Cross blood drive, 7:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m., Leavitt High school, 21 Matthews Way.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Dec. 14: 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.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Dec. 14: Read to the Dog, 4:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Reserve a spot at 513-3133.