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, Feb. 2: Preschool story time, 9:30a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Ages 3-5. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Wednesday, Feb. 2: Teen anime club, 3-4 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Thursday, Feb. 3: “Winter life in L/A before the age of electricity” presentation by Douglas Hodgkin, noon to 1 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Thursday, Feb. 3: “Talk Back: A Relationship Series” activities and discussions, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St.  FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.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.

Auburn, Friday, Feb. 4: Smothered beef 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.

Auburn, Friday, Feb. 4: Family snowmen stories, 9-10:30 a.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Activities and cake provided. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

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.

Auburn, Saturday, Feb. 5: Bean supper, 5 p.m., Danville Junction Grange. $7 adults, $4 children. Followed by game night at 7 p.m.

Auburn, Saturday, Feb. 5: 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, Feb. 5: Potluck supper, 5 p.m., St. Philip’s Church, Turner Rd. Followed by concert by Christian band “Cornerstone” at 6:30 p.m. Free. Sponsored by Family Groups.

Auburn, Saturday, Feb. 5: Concert by Cornerstone, 6:30 p.m., St. Philip’s Church. Free. Pot luck supper at 5 p.m. Sponsored by church family groups.

Lewiston, Saturday, Feb. 5: Inter-generational play date, 9:30-11:30 a.m., St. Mary’s d’Youville Pavilion, first floor gym, 102 Campus Ave. Stories, crafts, sing-alongs. Children and parents welcome. FMI: Julie 777-4250.

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.

Hebron, Saturday, Feb. 5: Boiled ham dinner, 5-6:30 p.m., Community Baptist Church, Station Rd. $7. FMI: 966-2663.

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 lef@lewistonpublicschools.org.

Lewiston, Saturday, Feb. 5: Bean supper, 4-6 p.m., Holy Cross Church Hall, 1080 Lisbon St. $8, 12 and under $4. Takeout available. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 12,652. FMI: Dan 754-2841.

Mechanic Falls, Saturday, Feb. 5: Roast beef supper, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Congregational Hall, 64 Elm St. $7, 12 and under $5. Sponsored by Historical Society.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Feb. 5: African Gospel Rhythm, 7:30 p.m., Village Coffee House, Congregational Church, 19 Gloucester Hill Road. $10. FMI: 926-3161, 926-3260 or www.villagecoffeehouse.org.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Feb. 5: Open house, 9 a.m. to noon, New Gloucester History Barn, Intervale Rd. Held by New Gloucester Historical Society.

Sabattus, Saturday, Feb. 5: Baked bean and casserole supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Our Lady of the Rosary Parish, 131 High St. $6.50 adults, $3 children under 12. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. Proceeds benefit parish programs. FMI: 375-6586 or 375-4057.

Auburn, Sunday, Feb. 6: American Legion Post 31 public breakfast, 7 to 10 a.m., Washington Street; $5 per plate. FMI: 837-2666.

Sabattus, Sunday, Feb. 6: Buffet breakfast, 7:30-10 a.m., American Legion Post 135, 40 Island Road. $6, 10 and under $3.

Auburn, Monday, Feb. 7: Sweet peas, 10:30-11 a.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Ages 24-36 months. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Monday, Feb. 7: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center.

Auburn, Tuesday, Feb. 8: Nonfiction book discussion, noon to 1 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Discussion of “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” by Rebecca Skloot. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 2 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Feb. 8: Kids Clothes Closet, 11 a.m. to noon, The Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Feb. 8: American Red Cross blood drive, 3-8 p.m., Bates College Chase Hall, 23 Campus Ave.

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

Auburn, Wednesday, Feb. 9: Teen gaming, 3-4 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Hallowell, Wednesday, Feb. 9: Saturday, Feb. 12: Silent art auction, noon to 6 p.m., Harlow Gallery, 160 Water St. Winners announced 4 p.m. Feb. 12. Pick-up and payment 4-6 p.m. Feb. 12 or 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 14. FMI: 622-3813 or www.harlowgallery.org.

Auburn, Thursday, Feb. 10: Brown Bag Lunch: Bullying: Can We Prevent It?, noon to 1 p.m., Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640.

Auburn, Thursday, Feb. 10: Teens Talk Back: A Relationship Series, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Library, TeenSpace, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640

Auburn, Thursday, Feb. 10: Book discussion: “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks”, 6 p.m., Library, Reference Area, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 2.

Lewiston, Thursday, Feb. 10: Kids Clothes Closet, 11 a.m. to noon, The Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Buckfield, Friday, Feb. 11: Food sale, 9 a.m. until sold out, Northeast Bank. Benefits Girls State. Sponsored by Legion Auxiliary #58.

Lewiston, Friday, Feb. 11: Food for Thought luncheon, 11:30 a.m., USM L-A College, Function Room 170. $7 in advance, $8 at door.  Program is “Crossing the Country by Bicycle” by Don Robitaille. Reserve by noon Feb. 10 at 753-6510.

Auburn, Saturday, Feb. 12: Sprouts program for ages 0-24 months, 10:30-10:50 a.m., Library, Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640.

Auburn, Saturday, Feb. 12: Father Daughter Dance, 6-8:30 p.m., The Dance Center, corner of High and Academy streets. DJ, refreshments, photos. Register by Feb. 5. FMI: Edith 212-9256 or sunnyside@megalink.net.

Auburn, Saturday, Feb. 12: Valentine’s dance, 7-11 p.m., First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St. $10. Benefits EqualityMaine Foundation.

Auburn, Saturday, Feb. 12: “House of One Heart” Baan Jai Diaow Event, 5 p.m., Court Street Baptist Church. Rides available. Reserve at 784-6661.

Lewiston, Saturday, Feb. 12: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Gym, 746 Main St.

Lewiston, Saturday, Feb. 12: Inter-generational play date, 9:30-11:30 a.m., St. Mary’s d’Youville Pavilion, first floor gym, 102 Campus Ave. Stories, crafts, sing-alongs. Children and parents welcome. FMI: Julie 777-4250.

Lewiston, Saturday, Feb. 12: Valentine dinner dance, 6-11 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $17.50, couple $35. Music by Patio Cowboys. Sponsored by Councils 106 and 12,652. FMI: 784-0389 or 754-2841.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, Feb. 12: Bean and casserole supper, 4:45-6 p.m., Holy Trinity Church Parish Hall, 67 Frost Hill Ave. $7, 4-11 $4, under 4 free, family $15. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus.

Sabattus, Saturday, Feb. 12: 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.

Auburn, Sunday, Feb. 13: Breakfast, 8-10 a.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $4/$5. Benefits “Operation Uplink”. FMI: 784-6883.

Lewiston, Sunday, Feb. 13: Dance with music by Patio Cowboys, 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $9. FMI: 784-0389.

Auburn, Monday, Feb. 14: Sweet Peas program for ages 24-36 months, 10:30-11 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640.

Auburn, Monday, Feb. 14: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, 14 Great Falls Plaza.

Lewiston, Monday, Feb. 14: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center.