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
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.
South Paris, Saturday, Oct. 10: Italian supper, 5 p.m., Fire Station, Western Avenue. $7.50, ages 4-12 $4, under 4 free. Over 60 will receive coupon for future supper. Sponsored by Paris Fire Auxiliary.
Waterford, Sunday, Oct. 11: 10th annual “Great Western Maine Chili Cook Off,” 12:30 p.m. event starts, Waterford Town Square. Proceeds go to Tony Waldeier Scholarship Fund. $20 business entry, $15 non-profit entry, $10 personal entry. Need2 gallons of your chili recipe. FMI: Great Bridgeton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce at 647- 3472 or email staff@mainelakeschamber.com.
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.
Norway, Friday, Oct. 16: New England Boiled Dinner, 5-6:30 p.m., Second Congregational Church, Main Street. $8, under age 10 $4. Corned beef, cabbage, onions, beets, potatoes, carrots, homemade rolls and pies, coffee, and juice. Proceeds will benefit the church’s general fund.
Locke Mills, Saturday, Oct. 17: Chinese auction, ticket sales 5-6:30 p.m., drawings at 6:30 p.m., American Legion Hall, Gore Road. Benefits Telstar Alumni Association. FMI: Sally 875-3335, Cindy 824-2759 or Joe 533-2010.
Mechanic Falls, Saturday, Oct. 17: Roast beef supper, 5-6:30 p.m., First Congregational Hall, 64 Elm St. $7, 12 and under $5.Sponsored by Historical Society. FMI: 345-3134.
Norway, Saturday, Oct. 17: Market at the Grange, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., behind Fare Share Market. Products of the earth and animal. Runs through Dec. 19.
Norway, Saturday, Oct. 17: Haunted walk, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Lake Penn Park, Route 118. $5, 12 and under $3. Rain date Oct. 24. Sponsored by Snowmobile Club. FMI: 743-8256.
Oxford, Saturday, Oct. 17: Fire prevention and safety: Stay Fire Smart! Don’t Get Burned, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Child Health Center, 16 Madison Ave.
South Paris, Saturday, Oct. 17: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street.
South Paris, Saturday, Oct. 17: Oxford Fair Chinese auction, doors open at 3:30 p.m., auction 5 p.m., Oxford Hills High School. Dollar table, 50/50, food.
South Paris, Saturday, Oct. 17: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall. $5.
Sumner, Saturday, Oct. 17: Pumpkin festival, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Congregational Church of East Sumner. FMI: Merriel 388-2472 or Rosie 597-2270.
West Paris, Saturday, Oct. 17: Buffet supper, 5 p.m., Finnish American Heritage Center, 8 Maple St. $7, children $3.50. Sponsored by Finnish-American Heritage Society.


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