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, April 8: Open mic salutes Spoken Word, 7:15 p.m., First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St. Refreshments, children’s room. FMI: 783-0461.

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.

Auburn, Saturday, April 9: Karaoke/dance with Jean Louis, 8 p.m. to 12 a.m., Williams J. Rogers American Legion #153. Guests welcome. FMI: 782-1118.

Auburn, Sunday, April 10: All you can eat breakfast buffet, 8-10 a.m., American Legion Post 153, 71 South Main St. Adults $6, children under 12 $3. FMI: 782-1118.

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.

Lewiston, Saturday, April 9: Spirit Day/Mediums fair, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Spiritualist Church of Eternal Life, Centreville Parking Garage, Canal Street, entrance 4th floor. FMI: 784-6129 or 345-3549.

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.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, April 9: “Jesus Shall Reign” musical, 6 p.m., Church of the Nazarene, 184 Main St. Presented by Delta Heart & Portland First Baptist Church.

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

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.

Auburn, Sunday, April 10: Pancake breakfast, 7:30-11 a.m., St. Philip’s Church, Route 4, across from Lake Auburn. $5, 5-12 $2, under 5 free. Sponsored by Family Groups. FMI: Dick 783-1661.

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.

Auburn, Sunday, April 10: Letters for Literacy Scrabble Fest, 12:30-4 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, 14 Great Falls Plaza. Registration required. FMI:  Literacy Volunteers-Androscoggin 333-4785 or [email protected].

Auburn, Sunday, April 10: Benefit dart shoot, 1 p.m., Social Club, 7 Second St. $10. Sign up at 11:45 a.m. For a 5 year old girl with Spina Bifida. FMI: 333-1716.

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.

Lewiston, Sunday, April 10: Touch-a-truck event, 10 a.m. to noon, Androscoggin Bank Colisee. Free. Presented by United Way and Young Child Taskforce.

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

Litchfield, Sunday, April 10: Song Writers and Recording Artists Awards Show, noon to 5 p.m., Sportsmen’s Club, Hallowell Road. $7. Food, raffles, 50/50. Sponsored by Down East Country Music Association. FMI: 793-8884 or 743-1829.

Poland, Sunday, April 10: Person to person potluck, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Ricker Library. Free. All are welcome. Bring a dish to share.

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.

Auburn, Tuesday, April 12: Book discussion of “The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid”, noon to 1 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 2.

Auburn, Tuesday, April 12: Showing of “The Man Who Knew Too Much”, 2 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Admission 50 cents. FMI: 333-6640.

Auburn, Tuesday, April 12: Visit with APD Community Resource Officer Marshall McCamish, 3-4 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640.

Lewiston, Tuesday, April 12: Pre-school story time, 10:30 a.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133.

Lewiston, Tuesday, April 12: Kids Clothes Closet, 11 a.m. to noon, The Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Lewiston, Tuesday, April 12: Read to a dog, 4:30 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133.

Lewiston, Tuesday, April 12: “Accenting Your Health” program, 1:30 p.m., Chairmen’s Rooms A and B, Medical Office Building, 12 High St. Free. Presentation repeated at 6 p.m. in Conference Room H, Medical Office Building. FMI: 795-8448 or www.cmmc.org.

Auburn, Wednesday, April 13: Pre-school story time, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Ages 3-5. FMI: 333-6640.

Auburn, Wednesday, April 13: American Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Central Maine Community College, 1250 Turner St.

Auburn, Wednesday, April 13: Live music hour with Dan Burgess, noon to 1 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640.

Auburn, Wednesday, April 13: Teen gaming, 3-4 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640.

Lewiston, Wednesday, April 13: Science explorers, 4:30 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 8-12. Sign up in advance. FMI: 513-3133.

Poland, Wednesday, April 13: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Whittier Middle School, 1457 Maine St.

Auburn, Thursday, April 14: Book discussion: “The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid”, 6 p.m., Library, Reference Area, second floor. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 2.

Lewiston, Thursday, April 14: Kids Clothes Closet, 11 a.m. to noon, The Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

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

Auburn, Friday, April 15: Teen open mic night, 6-8 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Free. Sign-ups at 5:30 p.m. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 4 or email [email protected].

Auburn, Friday, April 15: Teen open mic, 6 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 4 or email [email protected].

Lewiston, Friday, April 15: Babytime, 10:30 a.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133.

Lisbon, Friday, April 15: Spring buffet, 5:30-6:30 p.m., VFW Auxiliary. $6. Meeting to follow at 7 p.m. FMI: 353-2152.

Lisbon Falls, Friday, April 15: Indoor yard and craft sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Holy Trinity Church, Frost Hill Ave. Table rentals available for $10-$20, varies by size. FMI: 353-5035 or 355-9056.

Auburn, Saturday, April 16: Saturday stories, 9:30 a.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Ages 2-6. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Saturday, April 16: Sprouts, 10:30-10:50 a.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. For parents with children ages 24-36 months. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Saturday, April 16: Bean and chop suey supper, 4:30-5:30 p.m., St. Louis Church, Third St. Adults $6, ages 12 and under $3.

Bowdoinham, Saturday, April 16: Contradance series, 7:30 p.m., Town Hall, 3 School St. $9. 7:30 p.m. beginners workshop, 8-11 p.m. dance. All dances taught. FMI: 666-3090 or 666-3709.

Auburn, Saturday, April 16: Maine Gay Mens’ Chorus concert “As Long as You Love Me”, 7 p.m., First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant st. $10 donation. FMI: 783-0461.

Lewiston, Saturday, April 16: Intergenerational play date, 9:30-11:30 a.m., St. Mary’s d’Youville Pavilion, 102 Campus Ave. FMI: 777-4250.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, April 16: Indoor yard and craft sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Holy Trinity Church, Frost Hill Ave. Table rentals available for $10-$20, varies by size. FMI: 353-5035 or 355-9056.

Poland, Saturday, April 16: Amateur talent contest, 7 p.m., Excelsior Grange Hall, Harris Hill Rd. Adults $3, children under 12 free. Youth ages 4-15 and adults over 16 can enter before April 9. Cash prizes. Call or email to request entry form. FMI: 998-2301 or [email protected].

Wales, Saturday, April 16: Turkey supper, 5-6 p.m., Wales Youth Center, Pond Road. Sponsored by Wales Presbyterian Women. FMI: Alice 375-9392 or Marilyn 375-6604.

Lewiston, Sunday, April 17: 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.

Auburn, Monday, April 18: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Lost Valley Ski Resort, 200 Lost Valley Road.

Auburn, Tuesday, April 19: Prime Time: Vintage L-A postcards, 2 p.m., Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. Free. FMI: 333-6640.

Lewiston, Tuesday, April 19: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 513-3133.

Lewiston, Tuesday, April 19: Kids Clothes Closet, 11 a.m. to noon, The Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Auburn, Wednesday, April 20: Pre-school story time, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Ages 3-5. FMI: 333-6640.

Auburn, Wednesday, April 20: Job corps in Maine, 10 a.m. to noon, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Free. Ages 16-24. Register in advance. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 4.

Auburn, Wednesday, April 20: Teen anime club, 3-4 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640.

Lewiston, Wednesday, April 20: American Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Kaplan University, 475 Lisbon St.