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
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. Takeout 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.
Paris, Saturday, Oct. 3: Rummage sale, 9 a.m. to noon, Universalist Church, Pine Street. Bag sale 12:30-1:30 p.m.
South Paris, Saturday, Oct. 3: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., South Paris Legion Hall, Church Street. Adults $5. Old fashioned dance music.
Albany Township, Sunday, Oct. 4: Dedication ceremony and social time, 2 p.m., Albany Town House. Celebration of building placed on National Registry of Historic Places. Refreshments, speakers, historic displays.
Mechanic Falls, Sunday, Oct. 4: Ladies auxiliary and S.A.L. lobster and steam clam dinner, 1 p.m., American Legion Post #150. 2 lobsters, steamers, coleslaw, rolls and dessert $9.95.
Otisfield, Tuesday, Oct. 6: Food Pantry, 10 a.m. to noon, Spurrs Corner Church, Route 121. FMI: 583-4780 or 627-4239.
Bethel, Thursday, Oct. 8: “Starr King’s The White Hills and 19th Century White Mountain Tourism” lecture by Randall H. Bennett, 7:30 p.m., Mason House exhibit hall.
Bridgton, Thursday, Oct. 8: Red Cross Blood Drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Chadbourne Hill Road.
Bryant Pond, Thursday, Oct. 8: Presentation of open space planning, 2 p.m., Whitman Memorial Library. Free. Light refreshments.
Oxford, Friday, Oct. 9: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., American Legion Post 112, 112 King St.
Harrison, Saturday, Oct. 10: Bean and casserole supper, 5:30 p.m.,VFW Hall, Waterford Road. $7. Sponsored by Auxiliary.
Otisfield, Saturday, Oct. 10: Harvest dance, 7-11 p.m., Community Hall. $10. Tickets at town office, The Village Gift Barn, Norway, Carter’s Cross-Country and Ski Center, Oxford, and at the door. Music by “The Suspects”. Benefits Volunteer Firefighter’s Association and community events.
South Paris, Saturday, Oct. 10: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. $5.
Hebron, Monday, Oct. 12: Red Cross Blood Drive, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Old Woodman Hill Road.
Locke Mills, Tuesday, Oct. 13: Supper and dance, 5:30-9 p.m., American Legion Hall. $10, children $3. Doors open at 4 p.m. Music by Richard Felt Orchestra.