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
Paris, Wednesday, Sept. 23: Fun Nite, 7 p.m., Oxford Hills Middle School, Pine Street. Sponsored by Swingin’ Bears Square Dance Club. Singles, couples, children. Admission is free for newcomers. FMI: Sue Corning 743-7176, Dan Ames 357-5419, and Eleanor Herrick 782-4050.
Bethel, Thursday, Sept. 24: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-5 p.m., Telstar High School, 284 Walkers Mills Road.
Locke Mills, Saturday, Sept. 26: Yard and bake sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Union Church. Table rental $5. FMI: 875-2102 or 674-2259.
Norway, Saturday, Sept. 26: Karaoke with DJs “The Old Crows”, 7-11 p.m., American Legion Post 82. $6. Food available.
Oxford, Saturday, Sept. 26: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Congregational Church, 252 King St.
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.
West Paris, Wednesday, Sept. 30: Nature Smart Craft program, 1-2 p.m., First Universalist Church. Free.
Norway, Friday, Oct. 2: “First Friday” reception and meet and greet artist Betsy Bell, 5-8 p.m., Frost Farm Gallery, 272 Pikes Hill. Free. Open to public. Live acoustic music by Brad Hooper. FMI: 743-8041.
Canton, Saturday, Oct. 3: Chicken pie supper, 5 p.m., Ponemah Rebekah Lodge Hall. $7, under 12 $5. Take-out available.
Norway, Saturday, Oct. 3: Rabies vaccination and microchipping clinic, 9-11 a.m., Fire Station. Rabies $10, microchipping $25. Sponsored by Responsible Pet Care. FMI: 743-8679.