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, Tuesday, March 1: Kids clothes closet, 11 a.m. to noon, The Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

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

Auburn, Friday, March 4: Turkey supper, 5-6:30 p.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $7, under 10 $3. Benefits veterans programs. Sponsored by Ladies Auxiliary. FMI: 782-2856.

Auburn, Friday, March 4: New date for indoor farmer’s market, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640.

Lisbon, Friday, March 4: Bean and casserole supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., VFW Auxiliary. $6. FMI: 353-2152.

Auburn, Saturday, March 5: Bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m., Danville Junction Grange Hall. $7, children $4. Game night follows at 7 p.m.

Gray, Saturday, March 5: Bean and chop suey supper, 5-6 p.m., American Legion, 15 Lewiston Road. $7, 5-11 $2.50, under 5 free.

Greene, Saturday, March 5: Public luncheon, 12-1 p.m., Greene Central School cafeteria. $4.50. Sponsored by Women’s Club. Proceeds benefit Christmas program for less-privileged children and seniors.

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

Lewiston, Saturday, March 5: Play date, 9:30-11:30 a.m., St. Mary’s d’Youville Pavilion, 102 Campus Ave. Children attend with parents or grandparents. FMI: Julie 777-4250.

Lewiston, Saturday, March 5: Bean supper, 4-6 p.m., Holy Cross Church Hall, 1080 Lisbon St. $8, 12 and under $4. Take out available. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 12,652. FMI: Dan 752-2841.

Lewiston, Saturday, March 5: Mardi Gras potluck/game night, 6 p.m., Catholic Center, 16 Ste. Croix St. Hosted by Connected Catholics of Maine. FMI: 619-1539 or www.connectedcatholicsofmaine.org.

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

Monmouth, Saturday, March 5: Father/daughter dance, 6:30-9 p.m., Monmouth Middle School gymnasium. $15 couple, $5 additional daughter. Monmouth girls in grades pre-K to 6.

New Gloucester, Saturday, March 5: Open house, 9 a.m. to noon, History Barn, Route 231, behind Town Hall. Free. Feature: old town report. Sponsored by Historical Society.

Sabattus, Saturday, March 5: Baked bean and casserole supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Our Lady of the Rosary Parish. Adults $7, children under 12 $3. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. Proceeds benefit Parish programs. FMI: 375-6586 or 375-4057.

Lewiston, Sunday, March 6: Dance with music by Murky Water, 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $9. FMI: 784-0389.

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

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

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

Auburn, Friday, March 11: Open mic night & poetry slam, 7:15 p.m., First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St. Presented by Pleasant Note Coffeehouse. FMI: 783-0461 or www.auburnuu.org.

Lewiston, Saturday, March 12: Intergenerational play date, 9:30-11:30 a.m., St. Mary’s d’Youville Pavilion, 102 Campus Ave. FMI: 777-4250.

Poland, Saturday, March 12: St. Patrick’s Day dinner, 5-6:30 p.m., Poland Community Church, Route 26. $8. FMI: 998-4725.

Auburn, Sunday, March 13: Public breakfast, 8-10 a.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $5. Benefit for Operation Uplink. FMI: 784-6883.

Lewiston, Sunday, March 13: Singles dance with music by Patio Cowboys, 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $9. Ages 21 and up. Doors open at 6 p.m. FMI: 784-0389.