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
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].
Norway, Friday, Oct. 30: Norway Halloween Fest, 2-5 p.m., Main Street. Scavenger Hunt for those age 10 and up. FMI: Norway Recreation Director Deb Partridge 743-6651 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].
Canton, Saturday, Oct. 31: Haunted House, 6:30-10 p.m., Old Canton School House, 36 School St. Sponsored by the Old Canton School Activities Teenagers. Free. Donations accepted. For all ages. 
Mechanic Falls, Saturday, Oct. 31: Hunter’s Breakfast, 5-9 a.m., American Legion Post Unit 150, Ladies Auxiliary. $5.
Norway, Saturday, Oct. 31: Halloween karaoke with DJ’s “The Old Crows”, 7-11 p.m., American Legion Post 82. $6.
Norway, Saturday, Oct. 31: Rummage Sale, 9-11:30 a.m., parish hall, St. Catherine’s Church, 32 Paris St. Benefits the Youth Ministry of St. Catherine’s for retreats and charities for young people.
Norway, Saturday, Oct. 31: Halloween party, 5:30-7 p.m., Second Congregational Church. $5 per child, family maximum $10. Supper available for $3. Games, prizes, haunted house. Benefits UNICEF. FMI: 743-2290.
Oxford, Saturday, Oct. 31: Halloween Party, 4-5:30 p.m., Oxford Recreation. Popcorn, donut holes, candy, hot chocolate and coffee.  Costume judging and games.  Prizes. FMI: (weekends and nights 890-7575) during the week day 743-6331.
Oxford, Saturday, Oct. 31: Hunters breakfast, 4:30-7 a.m., Lake Thompson Fish & Game Clubhouse, Paine Road. Menu includes: Eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, homefries, beans, toast, coffee, and juice.
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.
Paris, Saturday, Oct. 31: Public Lunch, 5:30- 6:30 p.m., American Legion Hall, Church Street. $3. 7-10 p.m. music by the Jones Band. Dance  $5.
West Paris, Saturday, Oct. 31: Rabies clinic, 10 a.m. to noon, Grange #298, 4 Church St.
West Paris, Saturday, Oct. 31: Hunter & Family breakfast, 5:30-8 a.m., West Paris Historical Society, Main Street. Menu includes: Eggs, bacon, toast, homefries, omelets, pancakes, donuts, and more. $5, kids $3. FMI: Betty Jones 674-2507.
Otisfield, Sunday, Nov. 1: Halloween Harvest Hayride, 1-4 p.m., Seeds of Peace. Cider and donuts will be served. Rides 15 to 20 minutes. Dress warm. Park at beach or in parking lot on Powhatan Road across from Seeds of Peace. Children must be accompanied by adult. Hayride cancelled if raining.
Norway, Tuesday, Nov. 3: Family Playtime, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library, Multi-Purpose Room, 258 Main St. Ages 1-4. FMI: Anne Campbell 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.
Otisfield, Tuesday, Nov. 3: Otisfield Food Pantry, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Spurrs Corner Church, Rte 121. FMI: 583-4780 or 627-4329.
Norway, Wednesday, Nov. 4: 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. 
Norway, Friday, Nov. 6: Story time for ages birth to 2, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.
East Sumner, Saturday, Nov. 7: Turkey dinner, 5:30 p.m., Congregational Church. Donations benefit Youth Group Missions.
Naples, Saturday, Nov. 7: Holly Berry Craft Fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lake Region High School gym. Live entertainment. Santa visit and photos from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Benefits Project Graduation 2010. Tables and space available. FMI: Pam Tomkinson 221-0319 or [email protected].
Norway, Saturday, Nov. 7: Texas Hold’em tournament, 1-5 p.m., Charlie’s Entertainment Center, 246 Main St. $55 entry fee. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Tickets pre-sold until seven days before event at Responsible Pet Care, 132 Waterford Road, 743-8679.
Paris, Saturday, Nov. 7: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Maine Veterans Home, 477 High St. Refreshment counter.
Paris, Saturday, Nov. 7: Roast turkey dinner, 5-6:30 p.m., Deering Memorial Methodist Church, Main and Church Streets. $8, under 12 $3.50. Parking behind Library and Town Office.
Paris, Saturday, Nov. 7: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. $5. Lunch counter open.
Sumner, Saturday, Nov. 7: Turkey Dinner, 5:30 p.m., the Congregational Church of East Sumner. Donations benefit the youth group missions.
East Sumner, Sunday, Nov. 8: Discussion on “Faith Lessons”, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Congregational Church.
Norway, Tuesday, Nov. 10: 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, Nov. 11: Story time for ages 2-5, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308 or www.lib.me.us.