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, Thursday, Dec. 9: Peek-A-Boo puppet show, 10 a.m., The Toy Library, 134 College St. $2. FMI: 782-1112.

Lewiston, Thursday, Dec. 9: Kids clothes closet, 11 a.m. to noon, Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Lewiston, Thursday, Dec. 9: Kids’ cooking club for ages 7-14, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Sponsored by Lots to Gardens. Space limited. Sign up at 513-3133.

Turner, Thursday, Dec. 9: Silent auction, 12-7 p.m., Leavitt Institute Building, 98 Matthews Way. FMI: 225-3501.

Winthrop, Thursday, Dec. 9: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Saint Francis Church, 130 Rte. 133.

Auburn, Friday, Dec. 10: Christmas tree sale, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wallingfords. Benefits Edward Little High School senior class.

Auburn, Friday, Dec. 10: Open Mic and Poetry Slam, 7:15 p.m., First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St, entrance on Spring Street. Free. FMI: 783-0461.

Auburn, Friday, Dec. 10: Pot luck dinner, 5:30 p.m., Danville Union Church vestry. Bring dish to share.

Auburn, Friday, Dec. 10: Christmas concert with Kathy Haley and Phil House, 7 p.m., Danville Union Church. Free will offering.

Lewiston, Friday, Dec. 10: Songs from the Broadway Stage, 7 p.m., L/A Arts DownStage, 5 Canal Street Alley. $5. Tickets and FMI: 782-7228 or www.laarts.org.

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

Lisbon, Friday, Dec. 10: Christmas party, VFW Post 9459. FMI: 353-2152.

Monmouth, Friday, Dec. 10: Documentary “What in the World are They Spraying?”, 6:30 p.m., Cumston Public Library, lower level. FMI: 933-4788.

Auburn, Saturday, Dec. 11: Christmas tree sale, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wallingfords. Benefits Edward Little High School senior class.

Auburn, Saturday, Dec. 11: Sprouts, 10:30-10:50 a.m., Auburn Public Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. Infants up to 24 months. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Durham, Saturday, Dec. 11: Toy drive, 10:30 a.m. to noon, American Kicks Martial Arts & Fitness, 1052 Royalsborough Road. Sponsored by Lisbon Knights of Columbus. FMI: Cindy 402-0515.

Hebron, Saturday, Dec. 11: New England boiled dinner, 5-6:30, Community Baptist Church, Station Road. $7, 6-12 $3.50, 5 and under free. Hymn sing at 6 p.m. in sanctuary.

Lewiston, Saturday, Dec. 11: Read to the Dog, noon, Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. By appointment only. Reserve a spot at 513-3133.

Lewiston, Saturday, Dec. 11: “Joyeux Noël” Christmas celebration, 1-4:30 p.m., USM’s Lewiston-Auburn College, 51 Westminster St. Free. Ornament workshop, family portraits, concert by Va-et-Vient. Sponsored by Franco-American Collection at USM-LAC. FMI: 753-6545 or www.maine.edu/lac/franco.

Lewiston, Saturday, Dec. 11: Bean and casserole supper, 4:45-6 p.m., Calvary United Methodist Church, 59 Sabattus St. Adults $7, children $3.

Lisbon, Saturday, Dec. 11: Dance with karaoke by Candy, 8-11 p.m., VFW Post 9459. No cover charge.

Lisbon, Saturday, Dec. 11: Christmas musical “Come Let Us Worship the King”, 7 p.m., Open Door Bible Church, 26 Gartley St. Free. FMI: 353-2268.

Lisbon, Saturday, Dec. 11: Christmas concert and praise with “Manifest”, 7 p.m., St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, off Route 196. Free. Refreshments.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, Dec. 11: Bean and casserole supper, 4:45-6 p.m., Holy Trinity Church parish hall, 67 Frost Hill Ave. $6, 4-11 $4, under 4 free, family with children under 12 $15.. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. FMI: 353-5636.

Poland, Saturday, Dec. 11: Holiday fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., “Old Schoolhouse”, next to Town Hall, Rte. 26. Presented by Poland Historical Society. Proceeds benefit future building of a Memorabilia Barn.

Sabattus, Saturday, Dec. 11: 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: 375-4850.

Turner, Saturday, Dec. 11: Winter festival, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Leavitt Institute Building. Santa, refreshments, crafts, horse-drawn wagon rides, lunch 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Auburn, Sunday, Dec. 12: Brass quintet with members of Mid Coast Symphony, 10 a.m., Sixth Street Congregational Church, 109 Sixth St.

Turner, Saturday, Dec. 11: Silent auction, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Leavitt Institute Building, 98 Matthews Way. FMI: 225-3501.

Auburn, Sunday, Dec. 12: Public breakfast, 8-10 a.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $5. Benefits New Auburn Little League Baseball. FMI: 784-6883.

Auburn, Sunday, Dec. 12: Christmas concert and pageant, 6 p.m., Court Street Baptist Church. FMI: 784-6661.

Lewiston, Sunday, Dec. 12: 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.

Lisbon, Sunday, Dec. 12: Christmas musical “Come Let Us Worship the King”, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Open Door Bible Church, 26 Gartley St. Free. FMI: 353-2268.

Mechanic Falls, Sunday, Dec. 12: Breakfast with Santa, 8-11 a.m., American Legion Unit 150. $5. Children 5 and under free.

Sabattus, Sunday, Dec. 12: Santa parade, 1 p.m., starts at Our Lady of the Rosary, ends at American Legion Post 135.

Auburn, Monday, Dec. 13: 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, Dec. 13: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m. Hilton Garden Inn, 14 Great Falls.

Lewiston, Monday, Dec. 13: All-ages story time, 6 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Lewiston, Monday, Dec. 13: Blood drive, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., City Hall, 27 Pine St. Walk-ins welcome. Appointment: Tammy 513-3000 ext. 3268.

Turner, Monday, Dec. 13: American Red Cross blood drive, 7:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m., Leavitt High school, 21 Matthews Way.

Auburn, Tuesday, Dec. 14: Classic film “White Christmas”, 2 p.m., Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. $.50. Especially for seniors but all welcome. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburn.public.library.org.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Dec. 14: American Red Cross blood drive, 7 a.m. to noon, St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center, 95 Campus Ave.

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

Lewiston, Tuesday, Dec. 14: Story time for ages 2 1/2-5, 10:30 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Dec. 14: Read to the Dog, 4:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Reserve a spot at 513-3133.

Auburn, Wednesday, Dec. 15: Teen Anime Club, 3-4 p.m., Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburn.public.library.org.

Lewiston, Thursday, Dec. 16: Kids clothes closet, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Lewiston, Thursday, Dec. 16: Kids’ cooking club, 4 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 7-14. Sign up in advance. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Lewiston, Friday, Dec. 17: 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.

Auburn, Saturday, Dec. 18: Make a gingerbread house, 9:30-11 a.m., Library, Maggie Trafton Program Room, 49 Spring St. Ages 6-12. Registration required, 333-6640 ext. 3.

Auburn, Saturday, Dec. 18: Bean and American chop suey supper, 4:30-5:30 p.m., St. Louis Church basement, Third Street. $6, 12 and under $3.

Bowdoinham, Saturday, Dec. 18: Holiday Funky Formal Contradance, 8-11 p.m., Town Hall, 3 School St. $8. Door prizes, treats. Beginners workshop 7:30 p.m. FMI: 666-3090 or 666-3709.

Lewiston, Saturday, Dec. 18: Read to the Dog, noon by appointment, Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. To reserve a spot, call 513-3133.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Dec. 18: Bean supper, 5-6 p.m., Amvets Post 6. Adults $7, under 12 $3, under 6 free.

Lewiston, Sunday, Dec. 19: 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.

Mechanic Falls, Sunday, Dec. 19: Breakfast with Santa, 8-11 a.m., American Legion Unit 150. $5. Children 5 and under free.

Buckfield, Monday, Dec. 20: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Masonic Lodge, 5 High St.

Lewiston, Monday, Dec. 20: Holiday sing-along and story time, 6:15 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Free. Bring goodies to share. Tickets and FMI: 513-3133.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Dec. 21: Preschool storytime, 10:30 a.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 2 1/2 to 5. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Dec. 21: Kids clothes closet, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Dec. 21: Read to the dog, 4:30 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.