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, 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.

Auburn, Friday, March 11: Dance, 7-11 p.m., Williams J. Rogers American Legion No. 153, 71 South Main St. Music by DJ Roger. No Charge. Guests welcome. FMI: 782-1118.

Lewiston, Friday, March 11: Clothing distribution, 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Lewiston Root Cellar, 89 Birch St. Free. Open to everyone. Clothing donations accepted Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. FMI: 782-3659.

Lewiston, Friday, March 11: L-A Senior College “Food for Thought” luncheon, 11:30 a.m., USM/L-A College. Program is “Early Detection and Cancer Prevention” with Maureen Higgins. $7 in advance, $8 at the door. Reservations by noon of March 10. FMI: 753-6510.

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

Lisbon, Friday, March 11: Lasagna supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., VFW Post 9459. $6. FMI: 353-2152.

Mechanic Falls, Friday, March 11: Five local heavy metal bands, 8 p.m., American Legion Hall, 41 Elm St. $8.

Auburn, Saturday, March 12: Family concert by Matt Loosigian, 2-3 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Free. FMI: 333-6640 or www.earthjams.com.

Auburn, Saturday, March 12: “Any One of Us: Words from Prison”, 7 p.m., First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St. $7. Children under 16 require adult. FMI: 783-0461 or e-mail [email protected].

Auburn, Saturday, March 12: Bean supper, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Williams J. Rogers American Legion #153, 71 South Main St. $6, 12 and under $3.

Auburn, Saturday, March 12: “Any One of Us: Words from Prison”, 7 p.m., First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St. $7. Adult language, under 16 requires adult supervision. FMI: 783-0461 or [email protected].

Auburn, Saturday, March 12: Dance/karaoke with Jean Louis, 8 p.m. to midnight, Williams J. Rogers American Legion No. 153, 71 South Main St. No Charge. Guests welcome. FMI: 782-1118.

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

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.

Lisbon, Saturday, March 12: Dance/karaoke by Cheryl Edwards, 7-11 p.m., VFW Post 9459. FMI: 353-2152.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, March 12: Bean and casserole supper, 4:45-6 p.m., Holy Trinity Church, 67 Frost Hill Ave. $7, 4-11 $4, under 4 free, family with children under 12 $15. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. FMI: 353-5636.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, March 12: Concert to benefit Hogan family fire victims, with performance by Chapel Chix and Chaps, 7 p.m., St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, Route 196. Nonperishables may be brought for Lisbon Area Christian Outreach. Refreshments. FMI: Deborah Larrabee, 240-1637

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

Sabattus, Saturday, March 12: Bean supper and dance, 5-9:30 p.m., Jacques Cartier Club, Wales Road. Supper $6, dance $5, both $10. Open to public. Music by The Trio. FMI: 375-4850.

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

Auburn, Sunday, March 13: “Any One of Us: Words from Prison”, 2 p.m., First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St. $7. Children under 16 require adult. FMI: 783-0461 or e-mail [email protected].

Auburn, Sunday, March 13: Breakfast buffet, 8-10 a.m., Williams J. Rogers American Legion No. 153, 71 South Main St. $6. FMI: 782-1118.

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.

Lewiston, Monday, March 14: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave.

Lewiston, Monday, March 14: Art Van, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133.

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

Lewiston, Tuesday, March 15: Kids Clothes Closet, 11 a.m. to noon, The Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Lewiston, Tuesday, March 15: Read to a Dog, 4:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Reserve a spot at 513-3133.

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

Lewiston, Wednesday, March 16: Science Explorers for ages 8-12, 4:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Space limited. Sign up at 513-3133.

Lewiston, Wednesday, March 16: Card party, 5:30 p.m., Holy Family Parish Hall, Sabattus Street. $3. Prizes, 50/50, refreshments. Sponsored by Ladies of St. Ann Sodality. Tickets: Connie 782-9775.

Lewiston, Wednesday, March 16: French sing-along, 1:15-2:15 p.m., University of Southern Maine Lewiston-Auburn College, 51 Westminster St. Free. Sponsored by Franco-American Collection as USM LAC. Snow date March 23. FMI: 753-6545.

Auburn, Thursday, March 17: Performance by AudioBody, 7 p.m., Auburn Middle School music room, 38 Falcon Drive. $5. FMI: 333-6655 ext. 2311.

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

Lewiston, Thursday, March 17: Cooking club, 4 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 7-14. Sign up by calling. FMI: 513-3133.

Lisbon, Thursday, March 17: Hot dog supper, 5-7 p.m., VFW Post 9459. FMI: 353-2152.

New Gloucester, Thursday, March 17: Book signing by Lillian Nayder, 7 p.m., Meeting House, Rte. 231. Open to the public. Sponsored by Public Library and Historical Society.

Lewiston, Friday, March 18: Babytime, 10:30 a.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Siblings of different ages are welcome, too. FMI: 513-3133.

Lisbon, Friday, March 18: Sloppy joe and chilli dog supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., VFW Post 9459 Auxiliary. $6. Followed by meeting at 7 p.m. FMI: 353-2152.

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

Auburn, Saturday, March 19: Bean and american chop suey supper, 4:30-5:30 p.m., St. Louis Church, Third St. Adults $6, ages 12 and under $3. Held by Andy Valley Knights of Columbus, Council 8742.

Auburn, Saturday, March 19: Firefighters Ball, 6 p.m. to 12 a.m., Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch. $40 per person, $400 per table. Formal attire. FMI: iaff797.org or 576-3348.

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

Durham, Saturday, March 19: Rise Up Singing sing-along concert, 7 p.m., Durham Friends Meetinghouse, 532 Quaker Meetinghouse Road.

Lewiston, Saturday, March 19: Field trip: Leaders Choice, 8 a.m., Stanton Bird Club. FMI: stantonbirdclub.org.

New Gloucester, Saturday, March 19: Bean supper, 5-6 p.m., Amvets Post 6. Adults $7, children under 12 $3, under 6 free.

Lewiston, Sunday, March 20: ChocoLArt, 2-5 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn. $35. Sponsored by SeniorsPlus. FMI: www.seniorsplus.org or 1-800-427-1241 or go to SeniorsPlus office, 8 Falcon Road.

Lewiston, Sunday, March 20: Singles dance with music by Over the Hillbillies, 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $9. Ages 21

and over. Doors open at 6 p.m. FMI: 784-0389.

Lewiston, Monday, March 21: Art Van program, 4 p.m., Library, Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133.

Lewiston, Monday, March 21: All-ages story time, 6 p.m., Library, Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133.

Buckfield, Tuesday, March 22: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-5 p.m., Buckfield High School, 160 Morrill St.

Lewiston, Tuesday, March 22: Pre-school story time, 10:30 a.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 2-5. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Lewiston, Tuesday, March 22: Kids clothes closet, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., The Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Lewiston, Tuesday, March 22: American Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Russell Park Rehab, 158 Russell St.

Lewiston, Tuesday, March 22: Read to a dog, 4:30 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Reserve a spot. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Lewiston, Tuesday, March 22: Book signing by Elliott L. Epstein, 7 p.m., Callahan Hall at Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Free. FMI: 513-3133.