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

Lewiston, Tuesday, Oct. 5: Preschool storytime, 10:30 a.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 2 1/2 to 5. FMI: 513-3133.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Oct. 5: Farmers’ market/cookout, 2-6 p.m., Kennedy Park. Free. Live music, special guest vendors. FMI: 513-3848 or [email protected].

Auburn, Wednesday, Oct. 6: Pre-school storytime, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., Auburn Public Library Children’s room, 49 Spring St. Ages 3-5. FMI: 333-6640.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Oct. 6: Farmers’ market/cookout, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lafayette Street and Campus Avenue. Free. Live music, special guest vendors. FMI: 513-3848 or [email protected].

Auburn, Wednesday, Oct. 6: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Edward Little High School, 77 Harris St.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Oct. 6: Creature features, 4:30 p.m., Lewiston Public Library children’s department, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 8-12. Sign up in advance. FMI: 513-3133.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Oct. 6: Read to the Dog, 6 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Call to reserve a spot. FMI: 513-3133.

Mechanic Falls, Wednesday, Oct. 6: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Vineyard Christian Fellowship, 90 Lewiston St.

Auburn, Thursday, Oct. 7: The Coyote: America’s Song Dog, 12-1 p.m., Auburn Public Library Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: www.auburnpubliclibrary.com.

Lewiston, Thursday, Oct. 7: Kids’ cooking club, 4 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 7-14. Attendance limited. FMI: 513-3133.

Lewiston, Friday, Oct. 8: Story time for ages 0-2½, 10:30 a.m., Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Lewiston, Friday, Oct. 8: Food for Thought luncheon, noon, USM/L-A College, Androscoggin Room 285. $7. Program: An Unusual View of the Shakers. Space limited. Reserve by noon, Oct. 7, at 753-6510.

Lisbon, Friday, Oct. 8: Early Bird supper, 5-6 p.m., American Legion Post 158, 10 Webster St. Free. FMI: 353-8192.

Lisbon, Friday, Oct. 8: Pork loin supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., VFW Post 9459. $6.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 9: Scrapbooking event, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., St. Dominic Academy. $20 includes lunch and dinner. Raffles, door prizes. FMI: 782-6911 ext. 2109.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 9: Sprouts, 10:30-11 a.m., Auburn Public Library Children’s room, 49 Spring St. Babies up to 24 months. FMI: 333-6640.

Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 9: Read to a Dog, noon, Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Reserve a spot at 513-3133.

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

Lisbon, Saturday, Oct. 9: Movie and pizza night, 6 p.m., VFW Post 9459.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, Oct. 9: Bean and casserole supper, 4:45-6 p.m., Parish Hall of Holy Trinity Church, 67 Frost Hill Ave. $6, 5-11 $4, under 4 free, family with children under 12 $15.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Oct. 9: Cider pressing, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sabatthday Lake Shaker Village, off Route 26. Free. Bring apples and container. Cider and donut sale. FMI: 926-4597.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Oct. 9: Weaving demonstration, 10 a.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Rte. 26.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Oct. 9: Nature hikes, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Rte. 26. Adults, $5. Children, $2. Under 6, free.

Pownal, Saturday, Oct. 9: Baked ham supper, 4:30-6 p.m., United Methodist Church, 871 Lawrence Road. $7, children $3, under 2 free. Handicap-accessible. FMI: 688-4101.

Auburn, Sunday, Oct. 10: Breakfast, 8-10 a.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $4/$5. Benefits children’s Christmas party. FMI: 784-6883.

Lewiston, Sunday, Oct. 10: Dance with music by Wild Horse, 7-11 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $8. Doors open at 6 p.m. FMI: 784-0389.

Litchfield, Sunday, Oct. 10: Country Sunday, 12-5 p.m., Sportsmen’s Club, Hallowell-Litchfield Road. $6, DECMA members $5, under 12 free. Benefits Country Fest Maine 2011 fund. FMI: Gary 377-8035 or Connie 737-0920.

Gray, Monday, Oct. 11: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., American Legion, 15 Lewiston Road.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Oct. 12: Preschool story time for ages 2½-5, 10:30 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Auburn, Wednesday, Oct. 13: Pre-school storytime, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., Auburn Public Library Children’s room, 49 Spring St. Ages 3-5. FMI: 333-6640.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Oct. 13: Creature features, 4:30 p.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Dept., 200 Lisbon St. Ages 8-12. Sign up in advance. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Oct. 13: Read to the dog, 6 p.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Dept., 200 Lisbon St. Reserve a spot. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Auburn, Thursday, Oct. 14: Character building, 6-7:30 p.m., Auburn Public Library, Maggie Trafton Program room, 49 Spring St. Grades K-3. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 3 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Thursday, Oct. 14: Kids’ cooking club, 4 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 7-14. Attendance limited. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Lisbon Falls, Thursday, Oct. 14: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Lisbon High School, 2 Sugg Drive.

Auburn, Friday, Oct. 15: Charity auction, 6 p.m., Lost Valley Ski Resort, $10. Refreshments.

Lewiston, Friday, Oct. 15: Story time for ages 0-2 1/2, 10:30 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Lisbon, Friday, Oct. 15: Baked haddock dinner, 5-6 p.m., American Legion Post 158, Webster Street. $6. Sponsored by Auxiliary. FMI: 353-8192.

Lisbon, Friday, Oct. 15: Beef stew dinner, 5:30-6:30 p.m., VFW Post 9459. $6. Sponsored by Auxiliary. Meeting at 7 p.m.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 16: Harvest fair, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., St. Dominic Regional High School gym. Sponsored by Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 16: Story and craft for ages 2-6 with Judy D’Amour, 9:30 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 16: Sprouts program for ages 0-24 months, 10:30-11 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 16: Bean 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.

Greene, Saturday, Oct. 16: Variety show, 7 p.m., Androscoggin Grange. $7, under 6 $4. FMI: Janice 946-5006.

Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 16: Read to a Dog, noon, Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Reserve a spot at 513-3133.

Minot, Saturday, Oct. 16: Turkey supper, 5-6 p.m., United Methodist Church. $6, children $3. FMI: Allen 998-6005.

Minot, Saturday, Oct. 16: Corned beef supper, 4:30-6 p.m., West Minot Grange #42.

Turner, Saturday, Oct. 16: Turkey supper, 4-6:30 p.m., GAR Hall, Route 219. Donations benefit North Turner Presbyterian Church.

Wales, Saturday, Oct. 16: Turkey supper, 5-6 p.m., Youth Center, Route 132. Benefits Wales Presbyterian Church. FMI: Alice 375-8382 or Marilyn 375-6604.

Auburn, Sunday, Oct. 17: Turkey dinner, 12-2 p.m., Sacred Heart Church Hall, Minot and Western Avenues. $8, under 12 $4. Sponsored by Andy Valley Knights of Columbus Council 8742. Advance tickets: 345-3661 or 782-8096.

Greene, Sunday, Oct. 17: Variety show, 1 p.m., Androscoggin Grange. $7, under 6 $4. FMI: Janice 946-5006.

Lewiston, Sunday, Oct. 17: 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.