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
Bryant Pond, Thursday, Sept. 10: Tester for Therapy Dogs Inc. presentation with Marjorie Ferguson and her dog Sam, 2 p.m., Whitman Memorial Library. Alta Pierce and her dog Fritz will also be presenting.
Paris, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 11-12: Yard sale, Friday 3-7 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Family Counseling Service office. Friday, $1 admission for early bird special.
Albany, Saturday, Sept. 12: Albany Improvement Association’s fall yard sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Albany Town Hall, on the corner  of Hunt’s Corner Road and Vernon Street. No early birds please.
Locke Mills, Saturday, Sept. 12: Yard sale, 8 a.m. to noon, Greenwood Historical Society building, Main Street. Tables for rent $5. FMI: Denise Swan 875-2102.
Lovell, Saturday, Sept. 12: Karen Montanaro in “Tanzspiel”, 7:30 p.m., Brick Church for Performing Arts, Christian Hill Road. FMI: www.lovellbrickchurch.org.
Otisfield, Saturday, Sept. 12: Lasagna supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Baptist Church, Rayville Road. Free.
Oxford, Saturday, Sept. 12: Duck race and yard sale, yard sale 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., duck race 2 p.m., Recreation Department. Duck tickets $5 at Town Office, Edo’s Polly’s, Crestholm Farm Stand, Crystal Spring Farm and through Rec members. Tables for rent $10, call Pam Lovely 539-4563.
Paris, Saturday, Sept. 12: roast turkey dinner, 5-6:30 p.m., Deering Memorial Methodist Church, Main& Church Street. $8, $3.50 under 12.
South Paris, Saturday, Sept. 12: Chicken pie sale, order by Sept. 12, Deering Memorial United Methodist Church. $10.50 for a 9-inch pie. Pick up orders on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 2-5 p.m. Benefits Deering’s Tower Fund. Order and FMI: 743-2503.
Waterford, Saturday, Sept. 12: Indoor yard sale, 8 a.m. to noon, Plummer Hill, next to the church. Roll a die for a chance at 5-50 percent off purchases totaling $5 or more. Benefits building maintenance fund. FMI: Karen 583-2320.
Bethel, Sunday, Sept. 13: CROP walk, 1 p.m., starting at West Parish Congregational Church, Church Street. Benefits local food pantries and Church World Service. FMI: Christine Trefethen at [email protected] or Jane Chandler at [email protected].
Greenwood, Tuesday, Sept. 15: Ballroom dance class, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Town Hall. $25 donation benefits Bethel Food Bank. Runs for five weeks. FMI: 665-2788.
Norway, Tuesday, Sept. 15: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Stephens Memorial Hospital, 18 Main St.
Otisfield, Tuesday, Sept. 15: Food pantry, 10 a.m. to noon, Spurrs Corner Church, Route 121. FMI: 583-4780 or 627-4329.
Oxford, Tuesday, Sept. 15: Lolalee and the Country Bandits, 6-8 p.m., County Fairgrounds.
Bethel, Wednesday, Sept. 16: “What’s New in Joint Replacement Surgery” by Dr. R. Reed Gramse, 6-7:30 p.m., Congregational Church, 32 Church St. Advance registration appreciated.  FMI or to register: R. Tifft 824-2053.
Paris, Wednesday, Sept. 16: Square dance Fun Nite, 7 p.m., Oxford Hills Middle School, Pine Street. Free for newcomers. Singles, couples, children. Sponsored by Swingin’ Bears Square Dance Club. FMI: Sue 743-7176, Dan 357-5419 or Eleanor 782-4050.
West Paris, Wednesday, Sept. 16: Nature Smart sea shell wind chime craft, 1-2 p.m., First Universalist Church. Free. All ages. Supplies provided.
Lovell, Friday, Sept. 18: Corned beef harvest supper, 5 p.m. and 6 p.m., United Church of Christ, Route 5. $8, under 12 $4.
South Paris, Friday, Sept. 18: Horse Tails by Mookie the Mustang read by author Patricia Probert Gott, 1 p.m., Library, 37 Market Square. Free. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].
Bethel, Saturday, Sept. 19: Self-guided barn tours, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Bethel area. $10. Tickets and map at Historical Society’s Robinson House, 10 Broad St. starting at 9 a.m.
Lovell, Saturday, Sept. 19: Juggler Randy Judkins, 7:30 p.m., Brick Church for the Performing Arts, Christian Hill Road. FMI: www.lovellbrickchurch.org.
Norway, Saturday, Sept. 19: Bean supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Masonic Lodge Hall, 9 Temple St. $7, under 12 $4. FMI: Ken 739-9672 or [email protected]
Oxford, Saturday, Sept. 19: Grandma’s baked bean contest, 2-4 p.m., County Fair Museum. Prizes. Beans should be brought to museum in a crock pot from 1-2 p.m. FMI: Dee Farr 539-4232 or [email protected].
Paris, Saturday, Sept. 26: Chinese auction, bidding 5-6:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. winners drawn, Oxford Hills Comprehensive high school. Benefits Responsible Pet Care. $5,$10 & $20 tickets. Food and refreshments available.