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. 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.

Lewiston, Friday, Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve potluck and party, 6 p.m., Catholic Center, lower level, 16 Ste. Croix St. Open to singles ages 35 and up. Sponsored by Connected Catholics. RSVP: 240-0238. FMI: www.connectedcatholicsofmaine.org.

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.

Turner, Friday, Jan. 7: Pasta supper, 5-6:45 p.m., Leavitt Area High School. $6.50 or $6 in advance. Held by class of 2012. FMI: 524-2009.

Turner, Friday, Jan. 7: “The Music Man”, 7 p.m., Leavitt Area High School Auditorium, Turner Center. Adults $8. Students/senior citizens $5.  FMI: 225-4115.

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].

Sabattus, Saturday, Jan. 8: Baked bean and casserole supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Our Lady of the Rosary Parish. Adults $6.50, children under 12 $3. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. Proceeds benefit parish programs. FMI: 375-6586.

Turner, Saturday, Jan. 8: “The Music Man”, 7 p.m., Leavitt Auditorium, Turner Center. Adults $8. Students/senior citizens $5. FMI: 225-4115.

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.

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

Lewiston, Monday, Jan. 10: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 1042 Lisbon St.

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