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

Lewiston, Thursday, Jan. 6: Kids’ cooking club, 4 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133.

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.

Lewiston, Friday, Jan. 7: Babytime, 10:30 a.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133.

Lisbon, Friday, Jan. 7: Ham supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., VFW Auxiliary. $6.

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.

Auburn, Saturday, Jan. 8: Karaoke/dance with Jean Louis, 8 p.m. to midnight, Williams J. Rogers American Legion #153, 71 South Main St. No charge. FMI: 782-1118.

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].

Lewiston, Saturday, Jan. 8: Bean and casserole supper, 4:45-5 p.m., Calvary United Methodist Church, 59 Sabattus St. Adults $7, children $3.

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.

Sabattus, Saturday, Jan. 8: 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, 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.

Poland, Sunday, Jan. 9: Person to Person potluck and program, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Ricker Memorial Library, Community Room. Entertainment. Bring dish to share. Sponsored by Friends of Ricker Library.

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, Monday, Jan. 10: All-ages story time, 6 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Jan. 11: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Jan. 11: Read to the dog, 4:30 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133.

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

Auburn, Wednesday, Jan. 12: Story time for ages 3-5, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Wednesday, Jan. 12: Teen gaming, 3-4 p.m., Library Community Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lisbon Falls, Wednesday, Jan. 12: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-5 p.m., Dunkin Donuts, 583 Lisbon Road.

Freeport, Thursday, Jan. 13: American Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., L.L. Bean, 95 Main St.

Lewiston, Thursday, Jan. 13: Kids clothes closet, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Lewiston, Thursday, Jan. 13: Kids’ cooking club, 4 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133.

Lewiston, Thursday, Jan. 13: Peek-A-Boo puppet show, 10 a.m., The Toy Library, 134 College St. $2. FMI: 782-1112.

Lewiston, Friday, Jan. 14: Babytime, 10:30 a.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Infants up to 2 1/2. FMI: 513-3133.

Auburn, Saturday, Jan. 15: Saturday stories, 9:30 a.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Ages 2-6. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Saturday, Jan. 15: Sprouts, 10:30-10:50 a.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Infants up to 24 months. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Saturday, Jan. 15: Bean and American chop suey supper, 4:30-5:30 p.m., St. Louis Church basement, Third St. Adults $6, ages 12 and under $3. Held by Andy Valley Knights of Columbus, Council 8742.

Bowdoinham, Saturday, Jan. 15: Contradance beginners workshop and dance, 7:30-11 p.m., Town Hall, 3 School St. $9. Dance starts at 8 p.m. All dances taught. FMI: 666-3090 or 666-3709.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Jan. 15: Bean supper, 5-6 p.m., Amvets Post 6. $7, under 6-11 $3, under 6 free.

Lewiston, Sunday, Jan. 16: Singles dance with music by Murky Water, 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $9. Ages 21 and over. Doors open at 6 p.m. FMI: 784-0389.