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
Paris, Thursday, Jan. 14: Pre-school story time, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. Ages 0-5. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].
Paris, Thursday, Jan. 14: Blood Drive, 1-5:30 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. Hosted by Maine Blood Center. Schedule an appointment call Ramsay at 743-5723. Walk-ins are welcome. Please bring ID photo. Sponsored by a Legion Auxiliary Unit 72.
Bethel, Friday, Jan. 15: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Sunday River Southridge, 10 Peaks Lodge.
Norway, Friday, Jan. 15: Infants and toddlers story time for ages up to 2, 10:30 a.m., Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308.
Oxford, Friday, Jan. 15: Movie: Harry Potter Sorcerer’s Stone, 4 and 6 p.m., Oxford Station House Community Center. Free.
Norway, Saturday, Jan. 16: public bake bean supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Norway Masonic Lodge Hall, 9 Temple Street. $7, 12 and under $4. Takeout trays are available. FMI: Ken Verrill 739-9672.
Norway, Saturday, Jan. 16: Baked ham supper, 5-6 p.m., Fire Station. $7, 6-11 $3, under 6 free. Sponsored by Fireman’s Relief Association.
Oxford, Saturday, Jan. 16: Movie: Ice Age, 1 p.m., Oxford Station House Community Center. Free.
Oxford, Saturday, Jan. 16: Movie: Ice Age, the Meltdown, 3 p.m., Oxford Station House Community Center. Free.
Paris, Saturday, Jan. 16: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. $5. Lunch counter open.
South Paris, Saturday, Jan. 16: Chinese auction, 3 p.m., Oxford Hills Middle School cafeteria, Pine Street. Food, 50/50 drawing. Benefits The Boxberry School.
South Paris, Saturday, Jan. 16: Breast cancer awareness dinner, 5-8 p.m., Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. $5 entrance fee. Food served. Benefits Relay For Life.
South Paris, Saturday, Jan. 16: Womanless Beauty Pagent, 7-9 p.m., Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School, 256 Main Street. Sponsored by OHCHS Interact Club.$5. Snacks and soda available. FMI: Lynne Schott 743-8914 or [email protected].
Norway, Wednesday, Jan. 20: Preschool story time for ages 2-5, 10:30 a.m., Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308.
Paris, Thursday, Jan. 21: preschool storytime, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Sq. Ages 0-5. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].
Norway, Friday, Jan. 22: Infant and toddler story time for ages up to 2 years. 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308.
Bridgton, Saturday, Jan. 23: Bean supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., St. Joseph’s Hall, 225 South High St. $7, children $4. $1 off with Mushers Bowl button. Proceeds used to purchase electric generator for Good Shepherd Food Bank. Sponsored by Bridgton Lions.
Hebron, Saturday, Jan. 23: New England boiled dinner, 5-6:30 p.m., Community Baptist Church, Station Road. $7, 6-12 $3.50, 5 and under free.
Norway, Saturday, Jan. 23: Rabies and microchipping clinic, 9-11 a.m., Fire Station. Rabies $10, microchipping $25. FMI: 743-8679. Sponsored by Responsible Pet Care.
South Paris, Saturday, Jan. 23: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. $5. Lunch counter open.
South Paris, Saturday, Jan. 23: Square and round dance, 7-10 p.m., Oxford Hills Middle School, Pine Street. $6, non-dancers free. Sponsored by Swingin’ Bears Square Dance Club. FMI: Eleanor 782-4050 or Sue 577-6894.