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, Wednesday, Oct. 21: Preschool story time for ages 2-5, 10:30 a.m, Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.
Hartford, Friday, Oct. 23: Annual Holiday Fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Hartford Town Hall, Rte 140.Coffee, Tea, Cocoa, Sandwiches, Homemade Cookies, &Fudge. 17 tables of crafters. Sponsered by the Hartford Community Church Women’s Group.
Naples, Friday, Oct. 23: Lobster bake, 5:30 p.m., Lake Region High School cafeteria. $15, children’s hot dog/burger meal $6. For tickets e-mail [email protected] or through a senior class member. Benefits Class of 2010.
Norway, Friday, Oct. 23: “Beyond Reality Improv”, 2:15-4 p.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Teens in grades 7-12. FMI: 743-5309 or www.norway.lib.me.us.
Norway, Friday, Oct. 23: Story time for ages up to 2 years, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.
Norway, Friday, Oct. 23: Ticket auction, 6 p.m., doors open 4 p.m., Second Congregational Church. Dinner available. Sponsored by Women’s Fellowship. FMI: 743-2290.
Paris, Saturday, Oct. 24: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Oxford Hills High School, 256 Main St.
Paris, Saturday, Oct. 24: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. $5.
Paris, Saturday, Oct. 24: Spaghetti supper, 5-7 p.m., Fire Department. $6, family $20. Also collecting bottles. Benefits Paris Elementary fifth grade trip to Sturbridge Village.
Paris, Saturday, Oct. 24: Fun Fall Fling, 7-10 p.m., Oxford Hills Middle School cafeteria, 100 Pine St. $6, non-dancers free. Sponsored by Swingin’ Bears Square Dance Club. FMI: 743-7176 or 782-4050.
Paris, Saturday, Oct. 24: Renewable Energy Festival, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Oxford Hills High School. 11 speakers, many exhibitors and vendors, children’s area. $2 or 2 items for local pantries for admissions. Lunch $5.
West Paris, Saturday, Oct. 24: Craft sale, 9 a.m. to noon, First Universalist Church, Main Street. Tai Chi lessons 8:30-9 a.m. Bring two food item cans to be used as weights and then left for food pantry. FMI: 665-2788.
West Paris, Saturday, Oct. 24: Flea Market, doors open 8:30 a.m., West Paris Grange #298, Church Street. Bake sale & Luncheon. Norway, Sunday, Oct. 25: Longaberger basket bingo, 12:30 p.m., Legion Hall, Main Street. $10. Doors open at 11 a.m. Games, raffles, refreshments. Benefits Responsible Pet Care Shelter. FMI or advance tickets: 743-8679.
Norway, Tuesday, Oct. 27: Family playtime for ages 1-4, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.
Norway, Wednesday, Oct. 28: Story time for ages 2-5, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.
Buckfield, Friday & Saturday, Oct. 30 & 31: Haunted Hay Ride, 6-10 p.m., Paris Hill Road. $5. All ages. Sponsored by the Seniors of Buckfield Jr./Sr. High School.
Norway, Friday, Oct. 30: Story time for ages 0-2, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.
Norway, Friday, Oct. 30: Open mic night, 7 p.m., First Universalist Church, 479 Main St. $3. Sign up at 6:30 p.m. FMI: 743-2828 or [email protected].
Paris, Friday, Oct. 30: Halloween bash, 6-8 p.m., Library, 37 Market Square. Free. Prizes for costumes. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].
Norway, Saturday, Oct. 31: Halloween karaoke with DJ’s “The Old Crows”, 7-11 p.m., American Legion Post 82. $6.
Paris, Saturday, Oct. 31: Witches lunch and dance, lunch 5:30-6:30 p.m., dance 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. Lunch $3, dance $5.
West Paris, Saturday, Oct. 31: Rabies clinic, 10 a.m. to noon, Grange #298, 4 Church St.