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

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 noon, 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

Auburn, Saturday, March 26: Bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m., United Methodist Church, 439 Park Ave. Adults $7, children $3.

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

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

Lewiston, Wednesday, March 30: Guest author Jacques d’Amboise, 7 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Free. FMI: 513-3133.

Lisbon Falls, Wednesday, March 30: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Lisbon High School, 2 Snugg Drive.

Lewiston, Thursday, March 31: Kids clothes closet, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., The Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Lewiston, Thursday, March 31: Cooking club, 4 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 7-14. Presented by Lots to Gardens. Sign up by calling. FMI: 513-3133.

Auburn, Friday, April 1: “All Out for Camp” Girl Scouts event, 6-7:30 p.m., Auburn Middle School. Free. Girls must be accompanied by an adult. Register by March 24. FMI: 345-3851 or email [email protected].

Auburn, Saturday, April 2: Bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m., Danville Junction Grange. Adults $7, children $4. Followed by game night at 7 p.m.

Durham, Saturday, April 2: Pork supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Durham Congregational Church UCC, Southwest Bend. Adults $9, ages 6-12 $3, children under 6 are free. Benefits Church General Fund. Handicap accessible. FMI: 837-3735.

Lewiston, Saturday, April 2: Intergenerational play date, 9:30-11:30 a.m., St. Mary’s d’Youville Pavilion, 102 Campus Ave. FMI: 777-4250.

Pownal, Saturday, April 2: Baked bean supper, 4:30-6 p.m., North Pownal United Methodist Church, 871 Lawrence Rd. Adults $6, children under 12 $3, under 3 free. Handicapped-accessible. FMI: 688-4101 or 829-5470.

Mechanic Falls, Saturday, April 2: Cabin fever – sports style, 7 p.m. to 12 a.m., Silver Spur Dance Club. $10. Sports themed attire recommended. Hosted by OH Chamber of Commerce. FMI: 743-2281.

Auburn, Sunday, April 3: Spaghetti dinner, 12 p.m., Sacred Heart Church, corner of Western and Minot Ave. Ages 12 and up $6, ages 6-11 $3, children under 6 are free. Benefits Harold Alfond Cancer Center. FMI: 212-1841.

Lewiston, Sunday, April 3: 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.