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.

Oxford Hills area
Mechanic Falls, Friday, Aug. 14: Spaghetti Supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., American Legion Unit 150 Ladies Auxiliary. Cost: Adults $7, seniors $6, children under 12 $3.50. Benefits the family of Charlie Webster, who lost his life at Oxford Plains Speedway.
Paris, Friday, Aug. 14: Paris Public Library’s Green Thumbs Summer Program, 7:30 p.m., Twitchell Observatory, Hooper Ledge Road. For children ages 9 to 13. About two hours. The program, led by Rick Chase. Free and open to any youths in the community. Pre-registration is requested.  FMI or to register: 743-6994, or e-mail paris.public.library@MSLN.net.
Paris, Friday, Aug. 14: Field trip to Twitchell Observatory, 1 p.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. Free. Open to area youth. Pre-register or FMI: 783-6994 or paris.public.library@msln.net.
Bethel, Saturday, Aug. 15: Car show, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Telstar High School, Route 26. $5 car, spectators $2, students $1. Music, food, raffles. Benefits student programs. FMI: 824-2282, 824-2136, 415-2363 or www.bethelmaine.com.
Bolsters Mills, Saturday, Aug. 15: Chicken pie supper, 5 p.m. and 6 p.m., United Methodist Church. $7, under 12 $3. Third seating as needed. Handicap accessible, air conditioned. Reservations accepted by confirmation Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. Do not leave a message. FMI: 583-9024.
Bridgton, Saturday, Aug. 15: Summer Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., St. Joseph’s Church, Parish Hall, 225 South High St. Sponsored by St. Joseph’s Women’s Guild. All proceeds benefit their continuing education award. Plants, baked goods, crafts, jewelry, white elephant sale and food. 50/50 raffle.
Norway, Saturday, Aug. 15: Karaoke and dance, 7-11 p.m., American Legion Post 82. $6. DJ’s “The Old Crows.”
Norway, Saturday, Aug. 15: Bean supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Masonic Lodge Hall, 9 Temple St. $7, 12 and under $4. FMI: Ken 739-9672.
Norway, Saturday, Aug. 15: 4+1 Concert, 6 p.m., Norway Church of the Nazarene, 10 Grove St. Free, but a love offering given to support their ministry will be taken. FMI: 393-7960.
Oxford, Saturday, Aug. 15: Chickenstock 2 community sell or buy event, 8 a.m. to noon, Tractor Supply Co., Pine Street side of store. Free. Bring table. FMI: Kellie 890-1963.
Paris, Saturday, Aug. 15: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. $5. Lunch counter open.
Bethel, Sunday, Aug. 16: Performance by Conni St. Pierre on abmient/New Age flute, 4 p.m., Gazebo, Bethel Common. Free. Rain location: Bingham Auditorium, Gould Academy. Bring chair. FMI: 824-3575 or www.MahoosucArts.org.
Paris, Sunday, Aug. 16: Gospel singers Lighthouse Jubilees, 3 p.m., First Baptist Church lawn, Paris Hill. Love offering. Bring chair. FMI: Pastor Scott 674-3853.Otisfield, Monday, August 17: Otisfield Food Pantry Open, 10 a.m. to noon, Spurrs Corner Church, Rte. 121. FMI: 583-4780 or 627-4329.
Bethel, Monday, Aug. 17: Mahoosuc Community Band concert, 7 p.m., Gould Academy Auditorium. Donations. Refreshments. FMI: Jane 665-2264, Patricia 824-8453 or Kathleen 875-2364.
Bryant Pond, Monday through Wednesday, Aug. 17-19: Books and Beyond!, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Whitman Memorial Library. Stories, writing and art projects led by Dawn Davis for those in grades K-2. Sonja Davis will lead students in grades 3-5 in stories about Maine animals and their environment, activities, and refreshments. FMI and to sign up: 665-2505.
Paris, Monday, Aug. 17: American Red Cross Blood Drive, 12:30 to 6:30 p.m., Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School, Rte. 26. Must present proof of identity. Co-sponsored by St. Catherine’s of Sienna and Christ Episcopal churches. To make an appointment call Rosalie at 743-7388 or the American Red Cross at 1-800-448-3543.
North Waterford, Tuesday, Aug. 18: Bean and casserole supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Congregational Church, Five Kezars Road, off Routes 35 and 37, opposite Melby’s Market. $7, under 12 $3.50.
Oxford, Tuesday, Aug. 18: The Record Family concert, 6:30 p.m., Anderson-Staples American Legion Post 112, Route 121 and Skeetfield Road. Refreshments. FMI: Ted Heidrich 539-4102.
Bridgton, Wednesday, Aug. 19: Brown Bag Lunch, noon, basement of Bridgton’s Municipal complex, corner of Iredale and Chase Streets, downtown Bridgeton. Jane Thomas will recall her two years working in a woman’s health clinic in Singapore. Free and handicap accessible.
Paris, Friday into Saturday, Aug. 21 and 22: Paris Public Library Second Annual Sleepover for ages 9 to 13, 7 p.m. to 8 a.m. Saturday, Paris Public Library. Led by librarians Michaela Batstone and Jennifer Lewis. Only a sleeping bag and pillow is necessary to bring. Free and open to any eligible-aged child. Pre-registration is required. FMI or to register for the sleep-over: 743-6994 or e-mail paris.public.library@MSLN.net. 
Norway, Saturday, Aug. 22: Tent-N-Treasures yard sale, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Second Congregational Church, Main Street.
Paris, Saturday, Aug. 22: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. $5. Lunch counter open.
Bethel, Sunday, Aug. 23: Swamp Donkeys concert, 4 p.m., Gazebo, Bethel common. Free. FMI: 824-3575 or www.MahoosucArts.org.
Bridgton, Wednesday, Aug. 26: Brown bag lunch, 12-1 p.m., basement of Bridgton’s Municipal complex. Free. Handicap accessible. FMI: George Bradt 647-2389.