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, 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.

Mechanic Falls, Thursday, March 17: St. Patrick’s Day supper, 5-6:30 p.m., American Legion Hall. Adults $7, seniors $6, children under 8 $3. Hosted by American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post 150.

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.

Auburn, Friday, March 18: Teen open mic, 6 p.m., Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: Sally 333-6640 ext. 4 or [email protected].

Auburn, Friday, March 18: Barbecue supper, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Williams J. Rogers American Legion #153, South Main Street. Guests welcome. FMI: 782-1118.

Auburn, Friday, March 18: Beach party with Veggies By Day, 8 p.m. to midnight, Williams J. Rogers American Legion No. 153, South Main Street. Guests welcome. FMI: 782-1118.

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.

Lewiston, Friday, March 18: Magic show, 6 p.m., Lewiston Root Cellar, 89 Birch St. FMI: 782-3659.

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.

Auburn, Saturday, March 19: Corned beef and cabbage supper, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Williams J. Rogers American Legion No. 153, South Main Street. $6, 12 and under $3. FMI: 782-1118.

Auburn, Saturday, March 19: Dance/karaoke with Jean Louis, 8 p.m. to midnight, Williams J. Rogers American Legion No. 153, South Main Street. No charge. FMI: 782-1118.

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.

Auburn, Saturday, March 19: Irish ham or corned beef supper, 4:30-6 p.m., High Street Congregational Church. $6, 5-9 $3, under 5 free.

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.

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.

Lewiston, Saturday, March 19: The Toy Library and Sharecenter’s second annual Trikes for Tykes, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Toy Library, 134 College St. Indoor tricycle riding, crafts, karate and dance demos, face painting, scavenger hunt, silent auction, a bake sale and door prizes. Admission: $5 per person, $20 per family. FMI: 795-0972.

Mechanic Falls, Saturday, March 19: Open house, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Historical Society. Donations accepted.

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

Auburn, 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, Sunday, March 20: Buffet and live music, 12-8 p.m., Fast Breaks Restaurant, 1465 Lisbon St. $10 donation. Benefits Hogan Family.

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, noon to 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.

Lewiston, Wednesday, March 23: Science explorers, 4:30 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 8-12. Sign up in advance. FMI: 513-3133.

New Gloucester, Wednesday, March 23: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Pineland Farms, 59 Pineland Drive.

Lewiston, Thursday, March 24: Kids clothes closet, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., The Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Lewiston, Thursday, March 24: Peek-A-Boo puppet show, 10 a.m., The Toy Library, 134 College St. $2. FMI: 782-1112.

Winthrop, Thursday, March 24: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Saint Francis Church, 130 Route 133.

Lewiston, Thursday, March 24: Cooking club, 4 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 7-14. Presented by Lots to Gardens. Sign up in advance. FMI: 513-3133.

Lewiston, Thursday, March 24:  Documentary film “Roughing the Uppers, the Great Shoe Strike of 1937,” 7 p.m., Museum L-A, Bates Mill Complex, 35 Canal St. Free FMI: 333-3881

Auburn, Friday, March 25: Grand re-opening, 6-11 p.m., American Legion Post 31, 426 Washington St. Donations accepted. Food, entertainment by B-7. FMI: 783-6992.

Lewiston, Friday, March 25: Story time for ages 0-2 years, 10:30 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 513-3133.

Turner, Friday, March 25: Annual mud supper, 4:30-6:30 p.m., GAR Hall, one mile east of Route 4 and 219 intersection. Donations. Benefits North Turner Presbyterian Church. FMI: 224-7913.

Auburn, Saturday, March 26: Bean and American chop suey supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Sixth Street Congregational Church, 109 Sixth St. $5, 5-12, $3, under 5 free. Take out or eat in. FMI: 782-7517

Buckfield, Saturday, March 26: Ticket auction, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Buckfield Jr./Sr. High School. Lunch available. Benefits Masonic Lodge’s building fund. FMI: Jerry 224-6723.

Buckfield, Saturday, March 26: Casserole supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Masonic Lodge. Donations. Benefits Masonic Lodge’s building fund.

Gray, Saturday, March 26: Bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m., First Congregational Church, Route 115. $7, under 12 $3. Handicapped-accessible. FMI: 657-4279, day of supper 657-3279.

Leeds, Saturday, March 26: Auction for Action, 6-9 p.m., Community Church, 23 Church Hill Road. $10, under 12 free. Live music, hor d’oeuves. Sponsored by Rural Community Action Ministries. Tickets and FMI: 524-5095 or www.rcam.net.

Lewiston, Saturday, March 26: Maine Garden Day, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lewiston High School, 156 East Ave. $50 includes breakfast, lunch and workshops. Sponsored by University of Maine Cooperative Extension. Register and FMI: 1-800-287-1482, 743-6329 or http://umaine.edu/gardening/maine-garden-day/.

Lewiston, Saturday, March 26: Inter-generational play date, 9:30-11:30 a.m., St. Mary’s d’Youville Pavilion, 102 Campus Ave., first floor gym. FMI: 777-4250.

Lisbon, Saturday, March 26: Bean and ham supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Methodist Church, School Street. $6, 6-12 $3, under 6 free. Sponsored by Methodist Women. FMI: 353-8951.

Sabattus, Saturday, March 26: Bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m., Jacques Cartier Club, Wales Road. $6 Play cards, pool, etc. after supper. Open to public. FMI: 375-4850

New Gloucester, Saturday, March 26: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Masonic Hall, Lewiston Road.

Auburn, Sunday, March 27: Breakfast, 8-10 a.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $4-$5. Benefits National Home for Children. FMI: 784-6883.

Auburn, Sunday, March 27: Androscoggin Valley Community Orchestra, 3 p.m., High Street Congregational Church, 106 Pleasant St. $10, children and students free. FMI: www.avco-online.org.

Lewiston, Sunday, March 27: Dance with music by Wild Horse, 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $9. FMI: 784-0389.

Lewiston, Monday, March 28: Art Van, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133

Lewiston, Monday, March 28: All-ages story time, 6 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133

Lewiston, Tuesday, March 29: Kids Clothes Closet, 11 a.m. to noon, the Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112

Lewiston, Tuesday, March 29: Story time for ages 2-5 years, 10:30 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 513-3133

Lewiston, Tuesday, March 29: Read to a Dog, 4:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Reserve a spot at 513-3133