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, 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.

Auburn, Wednesday, Dec. 15: Holiday concert by Auburn Community Band, 7-8:15 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, Great Falls Plaza. Free. FMI: Auburn Rec. Dept. 333-6601 ext. 2108.

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.

Auburn, Saturday, Dec. 18: Christmas concert by Lewiston High School Choir, 7 p.m., St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 78 Pleasant St.

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.

Lewiston, Saturday, Dec. 18: Public supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 148 Main St. Free. Doors open at 12 p.m.

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.

Auburn, Wednesday, Dec. 22: Teen movie: viewers’ choice, 3-4:30 p.m., Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.Lewiston, Thursday, Dec. 16: Kids clothes closet, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Auburn, Thursday, Dec. 23: Teen movie series presents “Stardust”, 2:45-5 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Free. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Thursday, Dec. 23: Kids clothes closet, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Lewiston, Saturday, Dec. 25: Christmas dinner, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Hope Haven Gospel Mission, 209 Lincoln St. Free. Delivery available for shut-ins. FMI: 783-6086.