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.

Farmington area
Livermore Falls, Friday, Dec. 25: Annual Free Community Christmas Dinner, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., The Legion Hall, Reynolds Avenue. If you would like to help or make a donation call Pam 897-3072 or Karen 897-3593. Reservations by Dec. 22 call Karen 897-3593. Home delivery of meals in the local area is available.
Turner, Monday, Dec. 28: Red Cross Blood Drive, 2-7 p.m., Masonic Hall, Weston Street.
Livermore Falls, Tuesday, Dec. 29: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-6 p.m., Murray Hall, 69 Main St.

Oxford Hills area
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 [email protected].
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 [email protected].
Rumford area

Dixfield, Monday, Dec. 21: Pre-school storytime hour, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.
Rumford, Tuesday, Dec. 22: Red Cross Blood Drive, 8:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Mountain Valley High School, 799 Hancock Street.
Rumford, Wednesday, Dec. 23: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., Rumford Public Library, 56 Rumford Ave. FMI: 364-3661.
Dixfield, Monday, Dec. 28: Pre-school story time, 10:30 – 11:30 p.m., Ludden Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.

Lewiston area
Buckfield, Monday, Dec. 21: Red Cross Blood Drive, 1-6 p.m., Masonic Lodge, 5 High St. Lewiston, Monday, Dec. 21: Kids’ Cooking Club, 4 p.m., Children’s department, Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 7-14. Space is limited. Call for reservation. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Lewiston, Monday, Dec. 21: All-ages storytime, 7 p.m., Children’s department, Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Lewiston, Tuesday, Dec. 22: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., Children’s Department, Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 2 1/2 to 5. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Lewiston, Tuesday, Dec. 22: Season’s Greeting Cards, 10:30 a.m., The Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112, [email protected], http://toylibrarymaine.com.
Lewiston, Wednesday, Dec. 23: Read to a Dog, 5:30p.m., Children’s department, Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Auburn, Saturday, Dec. 26: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Auburn Mall, 550 Center St.
Auburn, Sunday, Dec. 27: Breakfast, 8-10:30 a.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $4/$5. Benefits New Auburn Little League Baseball. FMI: 784-6883.
Lewiston, Sunday, Dec. 27: Dance with music by Patio Cowboys, 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $8. FMI: 784-0389.
Lewiston, Monday, Dec. 28: Kids’ Cooking Club, 4 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 7-14. Space is limited, call 513-3133 to sign up.
Lewiston, Monday, Dec. 28: All-ages Storytime, 7 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or lplonline.org/kids.
Turner, Monday, Dec. 28: Red Cross Blood Drive, 2-7 p.m., Masonic Hall, Weston Street.