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, Tuesday, Dec. 28: 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. 28: Kids clothes closet, 11 a.m. to noon, Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Auburn, Wednesday, Dec. 29: Family movie, 1 to 3 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Free. FMI: 333-6640, ext. 3, or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Thursday, Dec. 30: Kids clothes closet, 11 a.m. to noon, Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Lewiston, Friday, Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve dance, 8 p.m. to midnight, Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $35 per couple. Doors open at 7 p.m. Music by Vintage. Sponsored by Council 106. FMI: 784-2225, 754-1237 or 784-0389.

Mechanic Falls, Friday, Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve dance, 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., American Legion Post 150. $10. Music by Dog Pile. FMI: 345-9587.

Sabattus, Friday, Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve dance, 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Jacques Cartier Club, Wales Road. $10. Doors open at 7 p.m. Music by The Trio. FMI: 375-6214.

Auburn, Monday, Jan. 3: Sweet Peas, 10:30-11 a.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Ages 24-36 months. FMI: 333-6640.

Gray, Monday, Jan. 3: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 6 p.m., Spring Meadows Country Club, 59 Lewiston Road.

Freeport, Tuesday, Jan. 4: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Pine Tree Academy, 67 Pownal Road.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Jan. 4: Kids clothes closet, 11 a.m. to noon, Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Auburn, Wednesday, Jan. 5: Teen Anime Club, 3-4 p.m., Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Wednesday, Jan. 5: Pre-school story time, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Ages 3-5. FMI: 333-6640.

Auburn, Friday, Jan. 7: Turkey supper, 5-6:30 p.m., VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $7 adults, $3 children under 10. Benefits the Veterans Programs. FMI: 782-2856.

Poland, Friday, Jan. 7: American Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Dunkin Donuts, 1385 Main St.

Auburn, Saturday, Jan. 8: Sprouts, 10:30-10:50 a.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Ages up to 24 months. FMI: 333-6640.

Lewiston, Saturday, Jan. 8: Bean supper, 4-6 p.m., Holy Cross Church Hall, 1080 Lisbon St. Adults $8. Ages 12 and under $4. Take-out available. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 12,652. FMI: 754-2841 or e-mail [email protected].

Auburn, Sunday, Jan. 9: Public breakfast, 8-10 a.m., VFW Post 1603, Minot Ave. $5. Benefits New Auburn Little League Baseball. FMI: 784-6883.

Lewiston, Sunday, Jan. 9: Singles dance with music by Wild Horse, 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $9. Must be 21 or older. Doors open 6 p.m. FMI: 784-0389.