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, Tuesday, Dec. 8: Tree lighting and carols, 5:30 p.m., Gazebo. FMI: Meghan 388-2681 or 336-2557.
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.
West Paris, Tuesday through Thursday, Dec. 8-10: Christmas sale, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Thursday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Ledgeview Living Center, 141 Bethel Road. Donations of homemade goods and crafts accepted.
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.
South Paris, Friday, Dec. 11: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., South Paris Legion Hall, Church Street. $5.
Canton, Saturday, Dec. 12: Christmas breakfast, 6:30-10 a.m., Old Canton Municipal Building. $6, under 12 $3. Take out available. Benefits Old Canton School House. FMI:597-2218 or 597-3108.
East Sumner, Saturday, Dec. 12: “Remember the Titans”, 6:30 p.m., Congregational Church. FMI: Peggy 388-2074.
Hebron, Saturday, Dec. 12: Boiled ham dinner, 5-6:30 p.m., Community Church. $7. FMI: Marion Hall 966-2663 or [email protected].
Otisfield, Saturday, Dec. 12: Turkey dinner with singing by students, 4:30-6 p.m., Community School. $5, seniors $4, 12 and under $3, performing students $2, under 3 free. FMI: Barbara Maguire 627-4208.
Otisfield, Saturday, Dec. 12: Tree lighting with Santa, 7 p.m., Town Office, Route 121. Baked goods donations can be brought to the town office Friday during business hours. FMI: Marianne Izzo-Morin 539-9101
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.
West Paris, Saturday, Dec. 12: Christmas craft fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Agnes Gray School gym, 170 Main St. Tables $10. Reserve at 674-5890. Sponsored by West Paris Fire Auxiliary.
Sumner, Saturday, Dec. 19: Living Nativity, 7 p.m., Congregational Church of East Sumner, 50 Main St.
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.
Paris, Monday, Dec. 14: ‘Tis the Season family story time, 4-5 p.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. Dreidel game, crafts. All welcome. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].
Norway, Tuesday, Dec. 15: 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, Dec. 16: 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.
Paris, Thursday, Dec. 17: Preschool story time for ages 0-5, 10 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].
Norway, Friday, Dec. 18: Infants and toddlers 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.
Otisfield, Friday, Dec. 18: Food pantry, 1-5 p.m., East Otisfield Baptist Church, Rayville Road. FMI: 539-4619.
Norway, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 19-20: Christmas open house, 12-4 p.m., Responsible Pet Care, 132 Waterford Road. Door prizes, refreshments.