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

Mechanic Falls,Wednesday, Feb. 10: Dwinal Chapter no. 28, Order of the Eastern Star, pot luck supper, 6:30 p.m., the Masonic Hall, Route 1. Supper is open to the public. Followed by stated meeting, 7:30. FMI: Kathy Williamson 783-4872.
Norway, Wednesday, Feb. 10: Preschool story time for ages 2-5, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308.
Bryant Pond, Thursday, Feb. 11: Hugh “Cubby” Swan speaking about a famous traveling hobo, 2 p.m., Whitman Memorial Library.
Paris, Thursday, Feb. 11: Preschool story time for ages 0-5, 10 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].
Norway, Friday, Feb. 12: Infant/toddler story time for ages 0-2, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308.
Mechanic Falls, Saturday, Feb. 13: Turkey supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Congregational Hall, Elm Street. $7, children $3.50. Sponsored by Waterford World’s Fair. FMI: 514-0333.
South Paris, Saturday, Feb. 13: French toast breakfast, 7-9 a.m., Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School, Culinary Arts Room. $5. 50/50 raffle. Benefits French classes’ trip to Canada. FMI: Rita Durgin 739-0291.
South Paris, Saturday, Feb. 13: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. $5. Lunch counter open. Sponsored by American Legion Post 72.
South Paris, Saturday, Feb. 13: Sweetheart square dance, 7-10 p.m., Oxford Hills Middle School, Pine Street. $6, non-dancers free. Sponsored by The Swingin’ Bears Square Dance Club.
Sumner, Saturday, Feb. 13: Community movie: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, 6:30 p.m., Congregational Church. Free admission. Refreshments sold. FMI: Bill 388-2263.
Oxford, Tuesday, Feb. 16: American Red Cross blood drive, 2-7 p.m., Hosanna Church of God, 109 Schoolhouse Road.
Norway, Wednesday, Feb. 17: Preschool story time for ages 2-5, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308.
Paris, Thursday, Feb. 18: Pre-school story time, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. Ages 0-5, FMI: 743-6994 or email [email protected].
Norway, Friday, Feb. 19: Infant/toddler story time for ages up 2, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308.
South Paris, Friday, Feb. 19: Basics of Beekeeping, 6-7:30 p.m., Cooperative Extension, 9 Olson Road. $40, 5-week course. Pre-registration required. FMI: 743-6329 or 1-800-287-1482.
South Paris, Friday, Feb. 20: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. $5. Lunch counter open. Sponsored by American Legion Post 72.
Wilton, Sunday, Feb. 21: Concert of Irish songs and music by Talisker, 2 p.m., First Congregational Church, 386 Main St. $10, seniors and children $5. Portion of proceeds benefit the church warming center.