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, Wednesday, Feb. 17: Preschool story time for ages 3-5, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or auburnpubliclibrary.org.
Auburn, Wednesday, Feb. 17: Teen Anime Club, 3 p.m., Library Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or auburnpubliclibrary.org.
Lewiston, Wednesday, Feb. 17: Movie: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, 2 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Rated PG. Free and open to all ages. FMI: 513-3133 or lplonline.org/kids.
Lewiston, Wednesday, Feb. 17: Book buddies, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or lplonline.org/kids.
Lewiston, Wednesday, Feb. 17: Read to a Dog, 5:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Reserve a spot at 513-3133. FMI: lplonline.org/kids.
Auburn, Thursday, Feb. 18: Family movie, 1-3 p.m., Androscoggin Community Room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 3.
Lewiston, Thursday, Feb. 18: Kids’ Cooking Club, 4 p.m., Children’s Department, Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 7-14. Attendance limited to 8, to register or for FMI: 513-3133.
Auburn, Friday, Feb. 19: Intro to Violin story program for ages 6-10, 10-10:30 a.m., Library Maggie Trafton Program Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 3.
Auburn, Friday, Feb. 19: Teen open mic night, 6-8 p.m., Library Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. Can food item donation benefits Auburn Middle School’s Green Closet. Performers sign up at 5:30 p.m. FMI: Sally 333-6640 ext. 4 or [email protected].
Auburn, Friday, Feb. 19: Chili/Bean Supper, 4:30-7 p.m., American Legion Hall, 71 South Main St. Suggested donation of $5, kids under age 13 $2.50. Donations support children’s graduation supplies.
Durham, Friday, Feb. 19: All you can eat Friday Night Fish Fry, 5:30-7 p.m., AMVET Post 13, 1049 Royalsborough Rd., Rte 136 appx. one mile south of the junction of Rte 9 and 136. $10, $5 kids under age 7. Kids menu available.
Lewiston, Friday, Feb. 19: Baby time story time for ages 0-2½, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 513-3133 or lplonline.org/kids.
Lewiston, Friday, Feb. 19: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-5 p.m., St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center, 95 Campus Ave.
Lisbon, Friday, Feb. 19: Chicken supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., VFW Post 9459. $6. FMI: 353-2152.
Monmouth, Friday, Feb. 19: Youth ice fishing derby, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Cochnewagon Lake. Free. Ages 12 and under. Bring own gear. Prizes. Register by Feb. 5. FMI: Jack Traps 933-9499.
Auburn, Saturday, Feb. 20: Sprouts program for ages 0-24 months, 10:30-10:50 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or auburnpubliclibrary.org.
Auburn, Saturday, Feb. 20: Story time with Judy, 9:30-10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or auburnpubliclibrary.org.
Auburn, Saturday, Feb. 20: Bean and American chop suey supper, 4:30-6 p.m., St. Louis Church basement, Third Street. $6, 12 and under $3. Sponsored by Andy Valley Knights of Columbus Council 8742.
Auburn, Saturday, Feb. 20: Bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m., United Methodist Church, 439 Park Ave. $7, 6-10 $3, 5 and under free.
Auburn, Saturday, Feb. 20: Hollywood red carpet cocktail party, 7:30 p.m., Rack-M-Up Billiards, 128 Center St. Best Dressed contest. Prizes.
Auburn, Saturday, Feb. 20: Karaoke/dance with Jean Louis, 8 p.m. to midnight, William J. Rogers American Legion Post 153, 71 South Main St. Free. FMI: 782-1118.
Hebron, Saturday, Feb. 20: Last boiled dinner, 5-6:30 p.m.,The Hebron Community Baptist Church. $7, Kids 6-12: $3.50, 5 and under free.
Lewiston, Saturday, Feb. 20: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lewiston-Auburn Harley Davidson, 839 Main St.
Lewiston, Saturday, Feb. 20: Read to a Dog, noon, Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Reserve a spot at 513-3133.
New Gloucester, Saturday, Feb. 20: Bean supper, 5-6 p.m., Amvet Post 6. $7, 6-11 $3, under 6 free.
Sabattus, Saturday, Feb. 20: Bean supper, 4:30-6 p.m., American Legion Post 135, 40 Island Road. $6, 10 and under $3.
Lewiston, Sunday, Feb. 21: Dance with music by Steve and The Good Old Boys, 7-11 p.m., Knights of Columbus hall, 150 East Ave. $8. FMI: 784-0389.
Auburn, Monday, Feb. 22: Mom’s Morning Out, 9:30-11 a.m., Maggie Trafton Program Room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: www.auburnpubliclibrary.org or 333-6640.
Auburn, Monday, Feb. 22: Sweet Peas, 10:30-10:50 a.m., Maggie Trafton Program Room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Ages 24-36 months. FMI: www.auburnpubliclibrary.org or 333-6640.
Lewiston, Monday, Feb. 22: Art Van, 4 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. No pre-registration required. FMI: www.lplonline.org or 513-3133.
Lewiston, Monday, Feb. 22: All-ages Storytime, 7 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. All ages. FMI: www.lplonline.org or 513-3133.
Auburn, Tuesday, Feb. 23: “Prime Time” movie: “Gigi”, 2-4 p.m., Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. $.50 admission. Ages 50 and up. FMI: 333-6640.
Lewiston, Tuesday, Feb. 23: Preschool story time for ages 2½-5, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Lewiston, Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 23-24: Book buddies, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Auburn, Wednesday, Feb. 24: Preschool story time, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or auburnpubliclibrary.org.
Auburn, Wednesday, Feb. 24: Teens movie screening: Enchanted, 3-4:30 p.m., Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or auburnpubliclibrary.org.
Auburn, Wednesday, Feb. 24: Bingo for elementary school children, 1-2:30 p.m., SHAREcenter, Academy Street. $2. Prizes. Register or FMI: 795-0972.
Auburn, Wednesday, Feb. 24: Spaghetti supper, 4:30-6:30 p.m., American Legion Post 153 Auxiliary, 71 South Main St. $6, 12 and under $2.50. Benefits veterans programs. FMI: 782-1118.
Lewiston, Wednesday, Feb. 24: Reading Dog program, 5:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Reserve a spot at 513-3133. FMI: www.lplonline.org/kids.
Lewiston, Thursday, Feb. 25: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Lewiston High School, 156 East Ave.
Lewiston, Thursday, Feb. 25: Kids’ cooking club for ages 7-14, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Space limited. Sponsored by Lots to Gardens. Sign up at 513-3133.
Lewiston, Thursday, Feb. 25: Chinese Medicine and Healing with KiGung, 5 p.m., Library, 200 Lisbon St. Free. Sponsored by Frontiers of the Mind. FMI: 353-7532.
Auburn, Friday, Feb. 26: Farmers market, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Library, 49 Spring St. Live music. FMI: 333-6640.
Lewiston, Friday, Feb. 26: Baby time story time for ages 0-2½, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Lisbon, Friday, Feb. 26: Ham supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., VFW Auxiliary 9459. $6. FMI: 353-2152.
Auburn, Saturday, Feb. 27: Sprouts family program for ages 0-24 months, 10:30-10:50 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.
Auburn, Saturday, Feb. 27: Bean supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Sixth Street Congregational Church, 109 Sixth St. $5, 6-12 $3, under 5 free. Take out available. FMI: 782-7517.
Gray, Saturday, Feb. 27: Bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m., First Congregational Church, Route 115. $7, under 12 $3. FMI: 657-4279 or 657-3279.
Lewiston, Saturday, Feb. 27: Reading Dog program, noon, Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Reserve a spot at 513-3133. FMI: www.lplonline.org/kids.
Lisbon Falls, Saturday, Feb. 27: Bean and ham supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Methodist Church, School Street. $6, 6-12 $3, 5 and under free. Sponsored by Methodist Women. FMI: 353-8951.
Poland, Saturday, Feb. 27: Spaghetti dinner, 4:30-7 p.m., Excelsior Grange, Harris Hill Road. Door prizes, 50/50. Benefits the Bartlett family.
Sabattus, Saturday, Feb. 27: Bean supper and dance, 5-9:30 p.m., Jacques Cartier Club, Wales Road. Supper $6, dance $5, both $10. Music by The Trio. FMI: 375-6214.
Auburn, Sunday, Feb. 28: Breakfast, 8-10:30 a.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $4/$5. Benefits Operation Uplink. FMI: 784-6883.
Auburn, Sunday, Feb. 28: Community Supported food fair, 1-4 p.m., First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St. Free. Sponsored by Maine Organic Farmers & Gardeners Assoc. and Maine Council of Churches. FMI: 783-0461 or auburnuu.org.
Lewiston, Sunday, Feb. 28: Dance with music by Crossin Mason Dixon, 7-11 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $8. Doors open at 6 p.m. FMI: 784-0389.