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 31: Brown bag lunch: Author Kerck Kelsey, noon to 1 p.m., Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Thursday, March 31: Kids clothes closet, 11 a.m. to noon, 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, Friday, April 1: Turkey supper, 5-6:30 p.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $7, under 10 $3. Sponsored by Ladies Auxiliary. FMI: 782-2856.

Lewiston, Friday, April 1: Music Together Demo, 10:30 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133.

Lisbon, Friday, April 1: Taco supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., VFW Auxiliary 9459. $6.

Auburn, Saturday, April 2: Karaoke contest finals with Jean Louis, 8 p.m., Williams J. Rogers American Legion #153, 71 South Main St. No charge. Guests welcome. FMI: 782-1118.

Auburn, Saturday, April 2: L/A Film Festival, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: www.lafilmfestival.org.

Auburn, Saturday, April 2: Sprouts for ages 0-24 months, 10:30-10:50 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640.

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.

Auburn, Saturday, April 2: “The Vagina Monologues”, 7 p.m., First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St. $5. One night only. A portion of proceeds benefit Women of Haiti and Sexual Assault Crisis Center. FMI: 783-0461 or www.auburnuu.org.

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.

Gray, Saturday, April 2: Bean and chop suey supper, 5-6 p.m., American Legion, 15 Lewiston Road. $7, 5-11 $2.50, under 5 free. Benefits Cub Scout Pack 86.

Greene, Saturday, April 2: American Red Cross blood drive, 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Fire Department, 106 Patten Road.

Leeds, Saturday, April 2: Pork supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Community Church, 123 Church Hill Road. Donations benefit Leeds Food Pantry. Sponsored by the Deacons. FMI: 524-7151.

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.

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.

New Gloucester, Saturday, April 2: Open house, 9 a.m. to noon, History Barn, Route 231, behind Town Hall. Free. Sponsored by Historical Society.

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.

Sabattus, Saturday, April 2: Bean and casserole supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Our Lady of the Rosary Parish. $7, under 12 $3. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. FMI: 375-6586 or 375-4057.

Turner, Saturday, April 2: A cabin fever benefit concert “Music for Mavis” will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Turner Center Church. 754-0954

Auburn, Sunday, April 3: Spaghetti dinner, at noon, 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.

Lewiston, Sunday, April 3: 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 at 6 p.m. FMI: 784-0389.

Sabattus, Sunday, April 3: Buffet breakfast, 7:30-10 a.m., American Legion Post 135, 40 Island Rd. Adults $6, ages 10 and under $3. Proceeds go to Scholarship Fund.

Auburn, Monday, April 4: “Climate Change and the Landscapes of Maine” discussion, 6 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Free. Open to the public. FMI: stantonbirdclub.org.

Auburn, Monday, April 4: Sweet Peas for ages 24-36 months, 10:30-11 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640.

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

Lewiston, Monday, April 4: All-ages story time, 6 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133.

Lewiston, Monday, April 4: Lunch and learn: “Cellular Memory and Your Health,” noon to 1:30 p.m., CMMC, 12 High St., Conference Room D. Free. Pre-register at 795-8250, 1-877-336-7287 or www.dempseycenter.org.

Auburn, Tuesday, April 5: Prime Time: “Writing Lewiston-Auburn History,” 2 p.m., Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. Free. Especially for ages 50 and up. FMI: 333-6640.

Lewiston, Tuesday, April 5: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133.

Lewiston, Tuesday, April 5: Read to a Dog, 4:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. To reserve a spot, call 513-3133.

Lewiston, Tuesday, April 5: Kids Clothes Closet, 11 a.m. to noon, The Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Auburn, Wednesday, April 6: Story time for ages 3-5, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640.

Auburn, Wednesday, April 6: Teen Anime Club, 3-4 p.m., Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640.

Lewiston, Wednesday, April 6: Science Explorers for ages 8-12, 4:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Sign up at 513-3133.

Sabattus, Wednesday, April 6: Card party, 6 p.m., Jacques Cartier Club, Wales Road. Benefits Loaves & Fishes. Tickets at Dominican Convent or Sally at 784-8763. FMI: Monique 755-5255 or www.sabattusdominicans.org.

Auburn, Thursday, April 7: Brown bag lunch: “Fairy Houses of the Main Coast”, noon to 1 p.m., Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. Bring lunch or order. FMI: 333-6640.

Lewiston, Thursday, April 7: Kids Clothes Closet, 11 a.m. to noon, The Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Lewiston, Thursday, April 7: Cooking club for ages 7-14, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Sign up at 513-3133.

Lewiston, Friday, April 8: Babytime, 10:30 a.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200  Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133.

Lewiston, Friday, April 8: L-A Senior College “Food for Thought” luncheon, 11:30 a.m., USM/L-A College. $7 in advance, $8 at the door. Reserve by noon April 7. FMI: 753-6510.

Auburn, Saturday, April 9: Sprouts, 10:30-10:50 a.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Infants up to 24 months. FMI: 333-6640.

Auburn, Saturday, April 9: Sprouts, 10:30-10:50 a.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640.

Durham, Saturday, April 9: Bean supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Masonic Lodge. Adults $7.50, ages 5-12 $3, children under 5 are free.

Lewiston, Saturday, April 9: Intergenerational playdate, 9:30-11:30 a.m., St. Mary’s d’Youville Pavilion, 102 Campus Ave. FMI: 777-4250 or e-mail [email protected].

Lewiston, Saturday, April 9: Bean and casserole supper, 4:45-6 p.m., Calvary United Methodist Church, 59 Sabattus St. Adults $7, children $3.

Poland, Saturday, April 9: Sizzling spring fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Poland Community Church. Sponsored by Food Bank.

Auburn, Sunday, April 10: Public breakfast, 8-10 a.m., VFW Post #1603, 588 Minot Ave. $5. Benefit for National Home for Children. FMI: 784-6883.

Sabattus, Saturday, April 9: 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.

Lewiston, Sunday, April 10: Singles dance with music by Wild Horse, 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $9. Ages 21 and over. Doors open at 6 p.m. FMI: 784-0389.

Lisbon, Sunday, April 10: Public dinner, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., American Legion Post 158. Adults $6, children $3. Food provided by Graziano’s. Proceeds benefit the Hogan family.

Auburn, Monday, April 11: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, 14 Great Fall Plaza.

Lewiston, Monday, April 11: Sweet peas, 10:30-11 a.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Parents with children 24-36 months. FMI: 513-3133.

Lewiston, Monday, April 11: Art Van, 4 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133.

Lewiston, Monday, April 11: All ages story time, 6 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, April 9: Public baked bean and casserole supper, 4:45-6 p.m., Holy Trinity Church, 67 Frost Hill Ave. Adults $7, Children under 12 $4, children under 4 are free. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. FMI: 353-5636.