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
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.
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. Takeout 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
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.
Paris, Saturday, Dec. 12: Santa is coming to visit, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Maine Veteran’s Home, 477 High St. Complimentary photos. Community is welcome. Co-sponsored by Maine Veterans Home and Western Maine Veterans Advisory Committee. FMI: 743-6300.
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.
Locke Mills, Sunday, Dec. 13: Christmas Cantata, 4 p.m., Union Church. Refreshments. All welcome.
North Waterford, Sunday, Dec. 13: Christmas Caroling, meet at 2 p.m., North Waterford Congregational Church Vestry. Will be followed by a potluck supper, 5 p.m., North Waterford Congregational Church.
Norway, Sunday, Dec. 13: Christmastide Concert, 3 p.m., Second Congregational Church, 205 Main St. Free. All welcome. FMI: 743-2290.
Norway, Sunday, Dec. 13: Christmastide Concert, 3 p.m.,The Second Congregational Church, United Church of Christ. Free. Open to public. Snow date: Sunday, Dec. 20, 3 p.m. FMI: call church 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.
Paris, Saturday, Dec. 19: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., South Paris Legion Hall, Church Street. Old Fashion Music. $5.
Paris, Saturday, Dec. 19: Christmas Toy distribution, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Family Counseling Service’s office, 659 Park St. Sponsored by Families in Crisis Task Force. FMI: 357-7072.
Sumner, Saturday, Dec. 19: Living Nativity, 7 p.m., Congregational Church of East Sumner, 50 Main St.
Buckfield, Monday, Dec. 21: Red Cross Blood Drive, 1-6 p.m., Masonic Lodge, 5 High St.
Paris, Monday, Dec. 21: ‘Tis the season Family story time, 4-5 p.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Sq. All are welcome.
Norway, Tuesday, Dec. 22: Family Playtime, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Multi-purpose room, Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308.