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
Otisfield, Tuesday, Dec. 1: Food pantry, 10 a.m. to noon, Spurrs Center Church, Route 121. FMI: 583-4780 or 627-4329.
Norway, Tuesday, Dec. 1: Family time for ages 1-4 years, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.
Paris, Tuesday, Dec. 1: Knitting club, 4-5 p.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. Open to all. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].
Locke Mills, Wednesday, Dec. 2: Potluck supper and Christmas auction, 6 p.m., Greenwood Historical Building, Main Street. Bring a dish to share, utensils and a wrapped gift.
Norway, Wednesday, Dec. 2: 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, Wednesday, Dec. 2: Holiday gift-making workshop for ages 7-12, 3:15-4:45 p.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Materials provided. Space limited. Pre-register at 743-5308. FMI: www.norway.lib.me.us.
Norway, Wednesday, Dec. 2: Christmas tree lighting, 5 p.m., Stephens Memorial Hospital. Refreshments, Oxford Hills Chamber Singers. Commemorative tree light in memory or honor of loved one, $5 through Dec. 31 at SMH coffee shop. FMI: 743-1562 ext 473 or www.wmhcc.org.
Harrison, Thursday through Saturday, Dec. 3-5: Christmas in Harrison weekend, starts Thursday 5 p.m., various locations. Caroling, Santa, craft fair, food and more. FMI: Judy Gaouette 583-4510.
Paris, Thursday, Dec. 3: Pre-school story time, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market St.
Norway, Friday, Dec. 4: Infants and toddlers story time for ages 0-2, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.
Paris, Friday, Dec. 4: Take-A-Chance auction, doors open at 5:30 p.m., drawings at 6:30 p.m., Oxford Hills Middle School cafeteria. Sponsored by Oxford County 4-H Leaders Association and 4-H Club.
Bethel, Saturday, Dec. 5: Christmas Fair & Tea, 1-4 p.m., West Parish Congregational Church, Church Street. 
Bethel, Saturday, Dec. 5: Bean and casserole supper and tree lighting, 5:30 p.m., United Methodist Church. $7, under 12 $3.
Bridgton, Saturday, Dec. 5: Holiday candlelight stroll to tree lighting, 4:45 p.m., gather at Pondicherry Square. FMI or candles: 647-8786 or [email protected].
Buckfield, Saturday, Dec. 5: Holiday craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Buckfield Jr./Sr. High School. Tables $10. Music by students. Sponsored by Nezinscot Valley Music Boosters. Reserve at 336-2557.
Casco, Saturday, Dec. 5: Bean supper, 5-6 p.m., Cresent Lake Community Hall, Route 11. $6, under 12 $4. Sponsored by The Sunshine Club of Webbs Mills. FMI: 627-4392.
Locke Mills, Saturday, Dec. 5: Supper and Chinese auction, supper 4-6 p.m., auction 6:30 p.m., Legion #68. Doors open at 3 p.m. for viewing. 50/50 and $1 table. Benefits Gert Hinkley.
Naples, Saturday, Dec. 5: American Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Aubuchon Hardware, 499 Roosevelt Trail.
Norway, Saturday, Dec. 5: Holiday party, 4 p.m., Memorial Library. Kantele Laulu, the Finnish heritage music group, at 4:30 p.m. Children’s activity, refreshments. RSVP to 743-5309.
Norway, Saturday, Dec. 5: 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. Sponsored by Responsible Pet Care. For tickets, call 743-3891, 743-8679 or 890-2601.
Oxford, Saturday, Dec. 5: “Toys Galore” Chinese auction, doors open at 12:30 p.m., drawing at 2 p.m., Oxford Recreation, Main Street. Advance tickets $30 for 300, at door $20 for 100. Sponsored by Resistance Ministries. Tickets and FMI: 743-6982.
Paris, Saturday, Dec. 5: Crafts, activities and Santa Claus visit, 1-3 p.m., Public Library Children’s Room, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].
Paris, Saturday, Dec. 5: Roast turkey dinner, 5-6:30 p.m., Deering Memorial Methodist Church, Main and Church Streets. $8, under 12 $3.50.
South Paris, Saturday, Dec. 5: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. $5.
Waterford, Saturday, Dec. 5: Christmas craft workshop for kids, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Library. Stories and treats. Pre-register at 583-2050 or [email protected] with age and name of child.
Bethel, Sunday, Dec. 6: Mahoosuc Community Band holiday concert, 4 p.m., West Parish Congregational Church.
Norway, Sunday, Dec. 6: Concert by Mary Christine “Ukelady”, Bob Wallace and Rusty Wiltjer, 2 p.m., Fare Share Commons Gallery, Main Street. $5. Benefits Beth Coffin’s House Committee. FMI: Mary 388-2669.
Paris, Sunday, Dec. 6: Christmas concert by Lighthouse Jubilees, 3 p.m., First Baptist Church, Paris Hill. Free admission. Love offering for the Jubilees. Refreshments. FMI: Pastor Scott 674-3853.
Norway, Tuesday, Dec. 8: Family playtime, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Multi-purpose room, Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Ages 1-4. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.
Norway, Wednesday, Dec. 9: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Ages 2-5. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.
Bryant Pond, Thursday, Dec. 10: “A Day at School in 1853” presented by Martha Elkin, 2 p.m., Whitman Memorial Library, 28 South Main St.  FMI: 388-2979 or www.awrinkleinthymefarm.com.
Paris, Thursday, Dec. 10: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m, Public Library, 37 Market Sq. Ages 0-5. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].
Norway, Friday, Dec. 11: Baby Boosters, 10:30 a.m.,  Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Ages up to 2. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.
Hebron, Saturday, Dec. 12: Boiled ham dinner, 5-6:30 p.m., Community Church. $7. FMI: Marion Hall 966-2663 or [email protected].
South Paris, Saturday, Dec. 12: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., South Paris Legion Hall, Church Street. $5. 
South Paris, Saturday, Dec. 12: Teddy Bear Dance, 7-10 p.m., Oxford Hills Middle School, Pine Street. $6, non-dancers free. Refreshments. Bring stuffed animal for Right Start Christmas for Kids. Sponsored by Swingin’ Bears Square Dance Club. FMI: Eleanor 782-4050 or Sue 577-6894.
Locke Mills, Sunday, Dec. 13: Christmas Cantata, 4 p.m., Union Church. Refreshments. All welcome.
Norway, Sunday, Dec. 13: Christmastide Concert, 3 p.m., Second Congregational Church, 205 Main St. Free. All welcome. FMI: 743-2290.