Lewiston area

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.

Auburn, Saturday, Dec. 18: Christmas concert by Lewiston High School Choir, 7 p.m., St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 78 Pleasant St.

Bowdoinham, Saturday, Dec. 18: Holiday Funky Formal Contradance, 8-11 p.m., Town Hall, 3 School St. $8. Door prizes, treats. Beginners workshop 7:30 p.m. FMI: 666-3090 or 666-3709.

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, Saturday, Dec. 18: Public supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 148 Main St. Free. Doors open at 12 p.m.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Dec. 18: Bean supper, 5-6 p.m., Amvets Post 6. Adults $7, under 12 $3, under 6 free.

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.

Mechanic Falls, Sunday, Dec. 19: Breakfast with Santa, 8-11 a.m., American Legion Unit 150. $5. Children 5 and under free.

Buckfield, Monday, Dec. 20: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Masonic Lodge, 5 High St.

Lewiston, Monday, Dec. 20: Holiday sing-along and story time, 6:15 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Free. Bring goodies to share. Tickets and FMI: 513-3133.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Dec. 21: Preschool storytime, 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, Dec. 21: Kids clothes closet, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Dec. 21: Read to the dog, 4:30 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Auburn, Wednesday, Dec. 22: Teen movie: viewers’ choice, 3-4:30 p.m., Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.Lewiston, Thursday, Dec. 16: Kids clothes closet, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Auburn, Thursday, Dec. 23: Teen movie series presents “Stardust”, 2:45-5 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Free. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Thursday, Dec. 23: Kids clothes closet, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Lewiston, Saturday, Dec. 25: Christmas dinner, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Hope Haven Gospel Mission, 209 Lincoln St. Free. Delivery available for shut-ins. FMI: 783-6086.