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, 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.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Feb. 8: Story time for ages 2 1/2-5, 10:30 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 513-3133.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Feb. 8: Read to the Dog, 4:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Reserve a spot at 513-3133.

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.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Feb. 9: Science Explorers for ages 8-12, 4:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Space limited. Sign up at 513-3133.

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.

Lewiston, Thursday, Feb. 10: Kids’ cooking club for ages 7-14, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Sponsored by Lots to Gardens. FMI: 513-3133.

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.

Lewiston, Friday, Feb. 11: Story time for ages 0-2 1/2, 10:30 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 513-3133.

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.

Lewiston, Saturday, Feb. 12: Bean and casserole supper, 4:45-6 p.m., Calvary United Methodist Church, 59 Sabattus St. Adults $7, children $3.

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.

Wayne, Saturday, Feb. 12: Book sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Cary Memorial Library, 17 Old Winthrop Road, off Route 133. FMI: 685-3754 or 658-3612.

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.

Lisbon, Sunday, Feb. 13: The Campbells: New England’s First Family of Gospel Music, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Open Door Bible Baptist Church, 26 Gartley St.

Mechanic Falls, Sunday, Feb. 13: “Country Valentine Show,” 12 p.m., Silver Spur, Rte. 121. Members/seniors $5, non-members $6, children under 12 $2. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Presented by Down East Country Music Association. FMI: 793-8884 or 743-1829.

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.

Lewiston, Monday, Feb. 14: All-ages story time, 6 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Feb. 15: Story time for ages 2 1/2-5, 10:30 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 513-3133.

Freeport, Tuesday, Feb. 15: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Merriconeag School, 57 Desert Rd.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Feb. 15: Kids clothes closet, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Feb. 15: “Diabetes & You” fair, 1-4 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Free. Sponsored by Common Ties Mental Health Services, Tri-County Mental Health Services, and Lewiston Public Library with support from Maine Health Access Foundation. FMI: 783-4663 ext. 158 or www.tcmhs.org.

Auburn, Wednesday, Feb. 16: Pre-school story time, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Ages 3-5. FMI: 333-6640.

Auburn, Wednesday, Feb. 16: Teen anime club, 3-4 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Feb. 16: French sing-along session, 1:15-2:15 p.m., USM Room 170, 51 Westminster St. Free. Sponsored by Franco-American Collection at USM LAC. Snow date Feb. 23. FMI: 753-6545.

Auburn, Thursday, Feb. 17: “Talk Back: A Relationship Series”, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640.

Auburn, Thursday, Feb. 17: Fiction book discussion group, 6-7 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. “The Art of Racing in the Rain” by Garth Stein. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 2.

Lewiston, Thursday, Feb. 17: Kids clothes closet, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Feb. 16: Science Explorers for ages 8-12, 4:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133.

Lewiston, Thursday, Feb. 17: Kids’ cooking club for ages 7-14, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Sponsored by Lots to Gardens. FMI: 513-3133.

Auburn, Friday, Feb. 18: Teen open mic night, 6-8 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Sign ups at 5:30 p.m. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 4 or e-mail sholt@auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Friday, Feb. 18: Babytime, 10:30 a.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Infants up to age 2 1/2. FMI: 513-3133.

Lewiston, Friday, Feb. 18: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-5 p.m., St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center, 99 Campus Ave.

Auburn, Saturday, Feb. 19: Saturday stories, 9:30 a.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640.

Bowdoinham, Saturday, Feb. 19: Contradance series, 7:30-11 p.m., Town Hall, 3 School St. 7:30 p.m. beginners workshop, 8-11 p.m. dance, $9. FMI: 666-3090 or 666-3709.

Lewiston, Saturday, Feb. 19: Inter-generational play date, 9:30-11:30 a.m., St. Mary’s d’Youville Pavilion, 102 Campus Ave. FMI: 777-4250.

Auburn, Saturday, Feb. 19: Sprouts, 10:30-10:50 a.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640.

Auburn, Saturday, Feb. 19: 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.

Minot, Saturday, Feb. 19: Roast turkey supper, 5-6 p.m., United Methodist Church. Adults $6, children $3. FMI: 998-6005.

Wayne, Saturday, Feb. 19: Book sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Cary Memorial Library, 17 Old Winthrop Rd. $1/bag. FMI: 685-3754 or 685-3612.

Lewiston, Sunday, Feb. 20: Singles dance with music by Steve & the Good Old Boys, 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $9. Ages 21 and over. Doors open 6 p.m. FMI: 784-0389.