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, Jan. 25: Brown bag lunch and “open book” discussion, noon to 1 p.m., Library, Grand Reading Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Jan. 25: Preschool story time, 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, Jan. 25: Kids clothes closet, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Auburn, Wednesday, Jan. 26: 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. 26: Penobscot Job Corps for ages 16-24, 10 a.m. to noon, Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. Space limited. Pre-register: 333-6640 ext. 4.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Jan. 26: Creature features, 4:30 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 8-12. Sign up in advance. FMI: 513-3133.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Jan. 26: French sing-along, 1:15-2:15 p.m., USM Room 170, 51 Westminster St. Free. Postponed from Jan.19. Sponsored by Franco-American Collection at USM LAC. FMI: 753-6545.

Auburn, Thursday, Jan. 27: “Lucifer’s Child” with Elliott Epstein, noon, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Free. Copies of the book available for purchase and signing. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 4.

Lewiston, Thursday, Jan. 27: Kids clothes closet, 11 a.m. to noon, Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Lewiston, Thursday, Jan. 27: Kids’ cooking club, 4 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 7-14. Sign up in advance. FMI: 513-3133.

Lewiston, Thursday, Jan. 27: Peek-A-Boo puppet show, 10 a.m., The Toy Library, 134 College St. $2. FMI: 782-1112.

Lewiston, Friday, Jan. 28: Story time for ages 0-2 1/2, 10:30 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 313-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Mechanic Falls, Friday, Jan. 28: Texas hold’em tournament, 6 p.m., American Legion Post 150. $30 entry fee. FMI: 345-9587.

Auburn, Saturday, Jan. 29: Sprouts program for ages 0-24 months, 10:30-10:50 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Saturday, Jan. 29: Family movie: “Snow Buddies”, 1-3 p.m., Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. Refreshments. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 3.

Lewiston, Sunday, Jan. 30: Dance with music by Over The Hillbillies, 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $9. Ages 21 and up. Doors open at 6 p.m. FMI: 784-0389.

Topsham, Sunday, Jan. 30: Go in the Snow 5K race, 1 p.m., Barn Door Cafe, 1 Main St. Benefits Pam Redstone of Turner. Bottles and cans accepted. FMI: Active.com or Heather at [email protected].

Auburn, Monday, Jan. 31: Sweet Peas, 10:30-11 a.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Ages 24-36 months. FMI: 333-6640.

Lewiston, Monday, Jan. 31: All-ages story time, 6 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Feb. 1: Kids clothes closet, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Gray, Thursday, Feb. 3: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Gray-New Gloucester High School.

Lewiston, Thursday, Feb. 3: Kids Clothes Closet, 11 a.m. to noon, The Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Lisbon, Friday, Feb. 4: Spanish meatball and noodle supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., VFW Auxiliary Post 9459. $6. FMI: 353-2122.

Auburn, Saturday, Feb. 5: Fishing derby, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Taylor Pond, 795 Garfield Rd. $20 adults, $5 ages 15 and under. Kids derby at 12 p.m. Proceeds go to Healthy Smiles 4 ME. FMI: 754-1176 or www.healthysmiles4me.org.

Lewiston, Saturday, Feb. 5: “Super Bowling”, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sparetime Recreation Center. $125 entry fee for a team of five. Proceeds support Lewiston Education Fund. FMI: 795-3100 ext. 249 or www.lewistoneducationfund.org under “news” or e-mail [email protected].

Gray, Saturday, Feb. 5: Public supper, 6 p.m., American Legion, 15 Lewiston Rd. $7 adults, $2.50 children under 12, free children under 5. Benefits veterans and their families.