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
Bridgton, Wednesday, Aug. 26: last brown bag lunch, noon to 1 p.m., basement of the Bridgton Municipal complex. Panel discussion : insuring access to arts and culture for all. FMI: George Bradt 595-1962.
West Paris, Thursday, Aug. 27: Indoor rummage sale, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Ledgeview Living Center. 
Bryant Pond, Saturday, Aug. 29: Yard sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Main Street. Benefits Veteran’s Honor Roll Fund. Donations of small sale items welcomed. FMI: 875-3800.
Harrison, Saturday, Aug. 29: Yard sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., , parking lot between Bolsters Mills United Methodist Church and Library. Sponsored by Bolsters Mill Ladies Guild. Rain or shine.
Hartford, Saturday, Aug. 29: Pot luck supper, 6 p.m., Town Hall, Route 140. $6, children $3. Silent auction. Sponsored by Community Church.
Norway, Saturday, Aug. 29: 180th anniversary open house, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fire Department. Local author and historian Peter Hammond, department memorabilia.
Oxford, Saturday, Aug. 29: Bean supper, 5-6 p.m., Congregational Church, King Street. $7, 5-12 $4, 4 and under free.
Paris, Saturday, Aug. 29: Take-a-chance auction, 6 p.m., Oxford Hills Middle School, Pine Street. Doors open at 4 p.m. Sponsored by Oxford County 4-H Teen Exchange Club. FMI: Jim or Gail Trundy 966-2913.
Paris, Saturday, Aug. 29: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. $5. Lunch counter open.
Oxford, Saturday, Aug. 29: Potluck Dinner, 5-6 p.m., Oxford UCC, 252 King St.
Waterford, Saturday, Aug. 29: Indoor yard sale, 8 a.m. to noon, Wilkins House, Plummer Hill, next to the church. Benefits Ministers Discretionary Fund. FMI: Karen 583-2320.
Mechanic Falls, Sunday, Aug. 30: Down East Country Music Association’s annual awards show, noon, Silver Spur, Route 121. Competitors $5, public $7, under 12 $2. Food bar, 50/50, raffles. FMI: Jackie 793-8884 or Lolalee 743-1829.
Otisfield, Sunday, Aug. 30: Joe Holden Day church service and picnic, service 11 a.m., picnic follows, East Otisfield Free Baptist Church, Rayville Road. Bring bag lunch. Snacks and beverage provided. Honors Professor Joe Holden, head of the Flat Earth Society.
Bridgton, Wednesday, Sept. 2: showing of 2 movies, 4 to 7 p.m., Magic Lantern Movie Theater. Buffet 30 minutes before movies. FMI: George Bradt 647-23789 or email [email protected].
Canton, Saturday, Sept. 5: Chicken pie supper, 5 p.m., Ponemah Rebekah Lodge Hall. $7, under 12 $5. Takeout available.
Buckfield, Monday, Sept. 7: American Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Municipal Center, 34 Turner St.
Otisfield, Monday, Sept. 7: Food pantry, 10 a.m. to noon, Spurrs Corner Church, Route 121. FMI: 583-4780 or 627-4329.