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, 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, Wednesday, Dec. 8: Lewiston High School concert, 7 p.m., L/A Arts DownStage, 5 Canal Street Alley. $5. Tickets and FMI: 782-7228 or www.laarts.org.

Lewiston, Thursday, Dec. 9: Peek-A-Boo puppet show, 10 a.m., The Toy Library, 134 College St. $2. FMI: 782-1112.

Lewiston, Thursday, Dec. 9: Kids clothes closet, 11 a.m. to noon, 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.

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.

Auburn, Friday, Dec. 10: Open Mic and Poetry Slam, 7:15 p.m., First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St, entrance on Spring Street. Free. FMI: 783-0461.

Lewiston, Friday, Dec. 10: Songs from the Broadway Stage, 7 p.m., L/A Arts DownStage, 5 Canal Street Alley. $5. Tickets and FMI: 782-7228 or www.laarts.org.

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.

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.

Durham, Saturday, Dec. 11: Toy drive, 10:30 a.m. to noon, American Kicks Martial Arts & Fitness, 1052 Royalsborough Road. Sponsored by Lisbon Knights of Columbus. FMI: Cindy 402-0515.

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.

Lewiston, Saturday, Dec. 11: Bean and casserole supper, 4:45-6 p.m., Calvary United Methodist Church, 59 Sabattus St. Adults $7, children $3.

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.

Turner, Saturday, Dec. 11: Winter festival, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Leavitt Institute Building. Santa, refreshments, crafts, horse-drawn wagon rides.

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 noon, 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.

Lewiston, Monday, Dec. 13: Blood drive, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., City Hall, 27 Pine St. Walk-ins welcome. Appointment: Tammy 513-3000 ext. 3268.

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

Auburn, Tuesday, Dec. 14: Classic film “White Christmas”, 2 p.m., Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. $.50. Especially for seniors but all welcome. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburn.public.library.org.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Dec. 14: American Red Cross blood drive, 7 a.m. to noon, St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center, 95 Campus Ave.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Dec. 14: Kids Clothes Closet, 11 a.m. to noon, The Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

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.

Auburn, Wednesday, Dec. 15: Teen Anime Club, 3-4 p.m., Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburn.public.library.org.

Lewiston, Thursday, Dec. 16: Kids clothes closet, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Lewiston, Thursday, Dec. 16: Kids’ cooking club, 4 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 7-14. Sign up in advance. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Lewiston, Friday, Dec. 17: Story time for ages 0-2 1/2, 10:30 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Auburn, Saturday, Dec. 18: Make a gingerbread house, 9:30-11 a.m., Library, Maggie Trafton Program Room, 49 Spring St. Ages 6-12. Registration required, 333-6640 ext. 3.

Auburn, Saturday, Dec. 18: Bean and American chop suey supper, 4:30-5:30 p.m., St. Louis Church basement, Third Street. $6, 12 and under $3.

Lewiston, Saturday, Dec. 18: Read to the Dog, noon by appointment, Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. To reserve a spot, call 513-3133.

Lewiston, Sunday, Dec. 19: 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.