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, Wednesday, Feb. 24: Preschool story time for ages 2-5, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308.

Bethel, Thursday, Feb. 25: “For Every Heart, There is a Story” program on women and heart disease, 4:30-6 p.m., Bethel Congregational Church, Church Street. Free. Sponsored by To Your Health of Western Mountains Senior College. FMI: 824-2053.

Paris, Thursday, Feb. 25: Preschool story time for ages 0-5, 10 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Paris, Thursday, Feb. 25: Lenten lunch, 12 noon, Deering Memorial United Methodist Church, Main and Church Streets. $5. “Sermonette” and games. FMI: 743-9792.

Norway, Friday, Feb. 26: Infant/toddler story time for ages 0-2, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308.

Otisfield, Friday, Feb. 26: Fourth Friday food pantry, 1-5 p.m., Free Baptist Church, Rayville Road. FMI: 539-4619.

Paris, Friday, Feb. 26: Bean supper, 5-6:30 p.m., First Congregational Church. $7, under 12 $3. Sponsored by Ladies Circle.

West Paris, Friday, Feb. 26: Pot luck supper, 6 p.m., First Universalist Church, Main Street. Bring a dish to share.

Bridgton, Saturday, Feb. 27: Dental Health Fair, 9 a.m. to noon, Community Center, 15 Depot St, behind Reny’s. Free. Breakfast, entertainment. Handicapped-accessible. FMI: 647-2389.

Norway, Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 27-28: Fishing derby, sunrise to sunset, any area waters. Tickets $1. Cash prizes, trophies. Weighing at Little Red School House, Norway Lake, Route 118. Sponsored by Norway-Paris Fish and Game Association. FMI: Jim Alberi 743-8339 or Fern Bosse 739-6070.

Paris, Saturday, Feb. 27: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. $5. Lunch counter open. Sponsored by American Legion Post 72.

Paris, Saturday, Feb. 27: Chinese auction, 1 p.m., American Legion hall, Church Street. Viewing 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Benefits Cancer Patient fund.

Norway, Monday, March 1: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Masonic Lodge, 9 Temple St.Norway, Thursday, Mar. 4: Susan Hand Shetterly author of “Settled in the Wind” Fireside chat, 6:30 p.m., Norway Public Library, 258 Main St. Free and open to the public. FMI: 743-5309 or www.norway.lib.me.us.

Norway, Wednesday, Mar. 3: Preschool storytime, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Ages 2-5. FMI: 743-5308.

Paris, Thursday, Mar. 4: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. Ages 0-5. FMI: 7436994 or email [email protected].

Paris, Thursday, Mar. 4: Lenten Lunch, 12 p.m., Deering Memorial United Methodist Church, on corner of Main and Church streets. Suggested donation $5. FMI: 743-9792.

Norway, Friday, Mar. 5: Baby Boosters, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Ages 0-2. FMI: 743-5308.

Paris, Saturday, March 6: Boiled dinner, 5 p.m., Fire Station. $7, 4-12 $4, under 4 free. Macaroni and cheese available. 50/50 drawing.

Paris, Saturday, March 6: Inside yard sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., American Legion hall, Church Street. Food available. Sponsored by Auxiliary Unit 72.