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
Naples, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 18-19: “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” by Lake Region Community Theatre, Friday 7 p.m., Saturday 1 and 7 p.m., Lake Region High School Auditorium. $10, 12 and under $5. Sponsored by Norway Savings Bank and Hancock Lumber. Tickets at 693.6221 ext. 285 or at the door.
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, noon to 4 p.m., Responsible Pet Care, 132 Waterford Road. Door prizes, refreshments.
Oxford, Saturday, Dec. 19: “Audience of One” presents “Remember”, a Christmas concert, 6 p.m., Oxford Seventh-Day, Adventist Church, Fore Street. No Cost. Free will offering will be taken.
South Paris, Saturday, Dec. 19: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., South Paris Legion Hall, Church Street. Old Fashion Music. $5.South 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.
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. 
Norway, Wednesday, Dec. 23: preschool storytime, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Ages 2-5. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.
Norway, Wednesday, Dec. 23: 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.
Bridgton, Thursday, Dec. 24: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Masonic Hall, Harrison Road.
Norway, Thursday, Dec. 24: Candlelight Christmas Eve service, 6 and 10 p.m., Second Congregational Church UCC, 205 Main St. All invited. FMI: 743-2290.
Paris, Thursday, Dec. 24: Preschool story time for ages 0-5, 10 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or paris.public.library@msln.net.
Sumner, Thursday, Dec. 24: annual Living Nativity, 5:30 p.m, Congregational Church of East Sumner. Christmas Eve candlelight service, 7:00 p.m., sanctuary. Notice date changed from the 19th. FMI: Bill at 388-2263
Waterford, Thursday, Dec. 24: Candlelight Christmas Eve service, 5 p.m., North Waterford Congregational Church, Five Kezars Road, off Rts 35 and 37.
Norway, Saturday, Dec. 26: Karaoke and dance with music by DJ’s “The Old Crows”, 7-11 p.m., American Legion Post 82. $6.
Paris, Saturday, Dec. 26: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. $5.
Paris, Monday, Dec. 28: Winter story time and craft for all ages, 4-5 p.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or paris.public.library@msln.net.

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
Naples, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 18-19: “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” by Lake Region Community Theatre, Friday 7 p.m., Saturday 1 and 7 p.m., Lake Region High School Auditorium. $10, 12 and under $5. Sponsored by Norway Savings Bank and Hancock Lumber. Tickets at 693.6221 ext. 285 or at the door.
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, noon to 4 p.m., Responsible Pet Care, 132 Waterford Road. Door prizes, refreshments.
Oxford, Saturday, Dec. 19: “Audience of One” presents “Remember”, a Christmas concert, 6 p.m., Oxford Seventh-Day, Adventist Church, Fore Street. No Cost. Free will offering will be taken.
South Paris, Saturday, Dec. 19: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., South Paris Legion Hall, Church Street. Old Fashion Music. $5.South 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.
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. 
Norway, Wednesday, Dec. 23: preschool storytime, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Ages 2-5. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.
Norway, Wednesday, Dec. 23: 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.
Bridgton, Thursday, Dec. 24: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Masonic Hall, Harrison Road.
Norway, Thursday, Dec. 24: Candlelight Christmas Eve service, 6 and 10 p.m., Second Congregational Church UCC, 205 Main St. All invited. FMI: 743-2290.
Paris, Thursday, Dec. 24: Preschool story time for ages 0-5, 10 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or paris.public.library@msln.net.
Sumner, Thursday, Dec. 24: annual Living Nativity, 5:30 p.m, Congregational Church of East Sumner. Christmas Eve candlelight service, 7:00 p.m., sanctuary. Notice date changed from the 19th. FMI: Bill at 388-2263
Waterford, Thursday, Dec. 24: Candlelight Christmas Eve service, 5 p.m., North Waterford Congregational Church, Five Kezars Road, off Rts 35 and 37.
Norway, Saturday, Dec. 26: Karaoke and dance with music by DJ’s “The Old Crows”, 7-11 p.m., American Legion Post 82. $6.
Paris, Saturday, Dec. 26: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. $5.
Paris, Monday, Dec. 28: Winter story time and craft for all ages, 4-5 p.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or paris.public.library@msln.net.

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