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, March 10: Teen gaming hour, 3-4 p.m., Library Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.
Auburn, Wednesday, March 10: 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 www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.
Lewiston, Wednesday, March 10: Reading Dog program, noon, Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Reserve a spot at 513-3133.
Lewiston, Wednesday, March 10: Book buddies, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133.
Lewiston, Thursday, March 11: 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, March 11: Peek-A-Boo Puppet Show, 10 a.m., The Toy Library, 134 College Street. FMI: 782-1112 or toylibrarymaine. com.
Lewiston, Friday, March 12: 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.
Lewiston, Friday, March 12: “Food for Thought” luncheon, noon, USM/L-A College. Program on Community Little Theatre. $7 advance, $8 at door. Sponsored by L-A Senior College. Reserve by noon March 11 at 753-6510.
Lisbon, Friday, March 12: Boil Dinner with Corn Beef supper, 5:30-6:30p.m., Lisbon VFW Auxiliary. $6. FMI: 353-2152.
Lisbon, Friday, March 12: Corned beef dinner, 5-6 p.m., American Legion Post 158, Webster Street. $6. Sponsored by Auxiliary.
Mechanic Falls, Friday, March 12: Roast pork supper, 5-6:30 p.m., American Legion Post 150, 41 Elm St. $7.
Winthrop, Friday, March 12: Fish chowder luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Congregational Church. $6.50. Take out available. Handicap accessible.
Auburn, Saturday, March 13: Sprouts family program for 0-24 months, 10:30-10:50 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.
Auburn, Saturday, March 13: Karaoke and dance with Jean Louis, 8 p.m. to midnight, Williams J. Rogers American Legion Post 153, 71 South Main Street. Free. FMI: 782-1118.
Auburn, Saturday, March 13: Straight Pool Tournament and dinner, spaghetti dinner 4-6 p.m., tournament starts 7 p.m., New Auburn Social Club. Open to all Independant and Valley League Pool players. Register: Joe at 333-1716.
Lewiston, Saturday, March 13: Reading Dog program, noon, Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Reserve a spot at 513-3133.
Lewiston, Saturday, March 13: Trikes for Tykes festival, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. $5, family $20. Puppet show, demonstrations, auction, craft table. FMI: 795-0972 or www.toylibrarymaine.com.
Lewiston, Saturday, March 13: Family movie, 2 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or lplonline.org.
Lewiston, Saturday, March 13: Bean and casserole supper, 4:45-6 p.m., Calvary United Methodist Church, 59 Sabattus St. $7, children $3.
Lisbon, Saturday, March 13: Bean and casserole supper, 4:45-6 p.m., Holy Trinity Church, 67 Frost Hill. $6, 4-11 $4, under 4 free. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. FMI: 353-5636.
Mechanic Falls, Saturday, March 13: Texas Hold-em tournament, 9 a.m., American Legion Post 150. $30. Sign up at the Legion hall. FMI: 345-9587.
Mechanic Falls, Saturday, March 13: Ham supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Congregation Hall, Elm Street. $7, children $3.50. Sponsored by Waterford World’s Fair. FMI: 514-0333.
New Gloucester, Saturday, March 13: Corn beef supper, 5-6 p.m., Amvet Hall. $8, children $4.
Sabattus, Saturday, March 13: 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, March 14: Breakfast, 8-10 a.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $4/$5. Benefits Operation Uplink. FMI: 784-6883.
Lewiston, Sunday, March 14: Dance with music by Steve & The Good Old Boys, 7-11 p.m., Knights of Columbus hall, 150 East Ave. $8. Doors open at 6 p.m. FMI: 784-0389.
Mechanic Falls, Sunday, March 14: Breakfast, 7-10 a.m., American Legion Hall, 41 E.m St. $5. Sponsored by Legion Riders.
Auburn, Monday, March 15: Mom’s morning out, 9:30-11 a.m., Library Maggie Trafton Program Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.
Auburn, Monday, March 15: Sweet Peas program for ages 24-36 months, 10:30-10:50 a.m., Library Maggie Trafton Program Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.
Auburn, Monday, March 15: Job hunting workshop-session 1, 9:30-11 a.m., Library Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. Free. Co-presented by Lewiston Career Center. Space limited. Registration required. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 4.
Auburn, Tuesday, March 16: Prime Time movie: “Carousel”, 2-4 p.m., Library Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. 50 cents admission. For “baby boomers” and older.
Lewiston, Tuesday, March 16: 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.
Lewiston, Tuesday, March 16: Book buddies, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.
Auburn, Wednesday, March 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 www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.
Auburn, Wednesday, March 17: Teen Anime Club, 3-4 p.m., Library Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.
Lewiston, Wednesday, March 17: Craft: Patty’s Day clovers, 10 a.m., The Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112 or toylibrarymaine.com.
Lewiston, Wednesday, March 17: Book buddies, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.
Lewiston, Wednesday, March 17: Reading Dog program, 5:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon. Reserve a spot to read to a dog at 513-3133.
Mechanic Falls, Wednesday, March 17: St. Patrick’s Day corn beef and ham supper, 5-6:30 p.m., American Legion Post 150, 41 Elm St. $6, seniors $5. Sponsored by Ladies Auxiliary.
Lewiston, Thursday, March 18: 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.
Auburn, Friday, March 19: Teens open mic night, 6-8 p.m., Androscoggin Community Room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Performers sign up at 5:30 p.m. that night. FMI: Sally 333-6640 ext. 4 or email sholt@auburnpubliclibrary.org.
Auburn, Friday, March 19: Dance, 7-11 p.m., Capt Frank W. Hulett VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. “Veggies By Day” band. Benefits Veterans searving overseas. FMI: 783-2561 or Comdr Davis 329-8784.
Lewiston, Friday, March 19: Babytime storytime, 10 a.m., Children’s Department, Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 0-2 1/2. FMI: www.lplonline.org or 513-3004.
Lewiston, Friday, March 19: ABC’s Craft, 10 a.m., The Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112 or toylibrarymaine.com.
Auburn, Saturday, March 20: Stories and craft with Judy, 9:30-10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.
Auburn, Saturday, March 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 www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.
Auburn, Saturday, March 20: Family concert with Sammie Haynes, 2-3 p.m., Library Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 3 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.
Auburn, Saturday, March 20: Bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m., United Methodist Church, 439 Park Ave. $7, 6-10 $3, 5 and under free.
Lewiston, Saturday, March 20: Reading Dog program, noon, Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Reserve a spot at 513-3133
Lewiston, Saturday, March 20: Family movie, 2 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.
Minot, Saturday, March 20: Roast turkey supper, 5-6 p.m., United Methodist Church. $6, children $3. FMI: Allen 998-6005.
New Gloucester, Saturday, March 20: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Masonic Hall, Lewiston Road.
New Gloucester, Saturday, March 20: Bean supper, 5-6 p.m., Amvet Post 6. $7, 6-11 $3, under 6 free.
Poland, Saturday, March 20: Dinner, auction, comedy show, 5-9 p.m., Poland Regional High School auditorium. $15. Benefits Project Graduation 2010. FMI: Chris 998-4680.
Auburn, Sunday, March 21: ChocoLArt, 2-5 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, 14 Great Falls Plaza. $35. Sponsored by SeniorsPlus. Tickets and FMI: 1-800-427-1241, SeniorsPlus 8 Falcon Road and www.seniorsplus.org.
Lewiston, Sunday, March 21: Dance with music by Patio Cowboy, 7-11 p.m., Knights of Columbus hall, 150 East Ave. $8. Doors open at 6 p.m. FMI: 784-0389.
Auburn, Monday, March 22: Mom’s morning out, 9:30-11 a.m., Library Maggie Trafton Program Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.
Auburn, Monday, March 22: Sweet Peas program for ages 24-36 months, 10:30-10:50 a.m., Library Maggie Trafton Program Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.
Lewiston, Monday, March 22: Freeze dance activity, 10 a.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112 or toylibrarymaine.com.
Lewiston, Monday, March 22: Art Van program, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.
Lewiston, Monday, March 22: All-ages story time, 7 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.
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