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
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].
Harrison, Thursday, Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve dance, 8-11 p.m., VFW. $10. Ages 18 and over. Music from past decades; costumes optional. Tickets at Town Office. Benefits Harrison Recreation. FMI: Paula Holt 583-2241.
Harrison, Thursday, Dec. 31: Music, food and fun, 10 p.m. to midnight, Town Office. Free. Families welcome. FMI: Paula Holt 583-2241.
Harrison, Thursday, Dec. 31: Ball drop, 11:30 p.m. to midnight, Town Office parking lot. Free. Fire barrels, smores. Families welcome. FMI: Paula Holt 583-2241.
Paris, Thursday, Dec. 31: Preschool story time for ages 0-5, 10 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].
South Paris, Thursday, Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve party with Jones Dance Band, Legion Hall. $12.50 single, $25 couple. Reservations and FMI: Betty Decoteau 743-7965.