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

Bryant Pond, Thursday, March 11: Forestry and wildlife program, 2 p.m., Whitman Memorial Library. Free. Refreshments.

Paris, Thursday, March 11: Preschool story time for ages 0-5, 10 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or paris.public.library@msln.net.

Paris, Thursday, March 11: Lenten lunch, 12 noon, Deering Memorial UMC, corner of Main and Church Streets. $5. Sermon by local pastor, cards and games. FMI: 743-9792.

Mechanic Falls, Friday, March 12: Roast pork supper, 5-6:30 p.m., American Legion Post 150, 41 Elm St. $7.

Norway, Friday, March 12: Infant and toddler story time for ages 0-2, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308.

Norway, Friday, March 12: Grand opening of Teen Room, 2-5 p.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Music, refreshments, activities. FMI: 743-5309.

Lovell, Saturday, March 13: Flea market and bake sale, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., United Church of Christ, Route 5. Table rental and FMI: Linda Libby 925-3661.

Mechanic Falls, Saturday, March 13: Texas Hold-em tournament, 9 a.m., American Legion Post 150. $30. Sign up at the Legion hall. FMI: 345-9587.

Mechanic Falls, Saturday, March 13: Ham supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Congregation Hall, Elm Street. $7, children $3.50. Sponsored by Waterford World’s Fair. FMI: 514-0333.

Norway, Saturday, March 13: Roast turkey supper, 5-6 p.m., Fire Station. $7, 6-11 $3, under 6 free. Sponsored by Fireman’s Relief Association.

Paris, Saturday, March 13: St. Patrick supper and dance, supper 5-6 p.m., dance 6:30:9:30 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. Supper $7, dance $5. Music by Jones Dance Band. Benefits area veterans.

Paris, Saturday, March 13: Indoor yard and bake sale, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Paris Fire Station, Western Avenue. $10 table. Sponsored by Fire Dept. Auxiliary. FMI: Tammy 743-5850 or 890-6107.

Paris, Saturday, March 13: Square dance, 7-10 p.m., Oxford Hills Middle School, Pine Street. $6, non-dancers free. Door prizes, 50/50. Sponsored by Swingin’ Bears Square Dance Club. FMI: Eleanor 782-4050, Sue 577-6894 or Esther 998-5359.

Bridgton, Sunday, March 14: American Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Shawnee Peak Ski Resort, 119 Mountain Road.

Mechanic Falls, Sunday, March 14: Breakfast, 7-10 a.m., American Legion Hall, 41 E.m St. $5. Sponsored by Legion Riders.

Oxford, Tuesday, March 16: Spaghetti dinner, 5-7:30 p.m., Legion Hall, King Street. $6, under 12 $4. Storm date: March 23. Benefits Boys and Girls State Program.

Paris, Tuesday, March 16: St. Patrick Day stories and crafts, 4 p.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or paris.public.library@msln.net.

Paris, Tuesday, March 16: Knitting club, 4-5 p.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or paris.public.library@msln.net.

Norway, Wednesday, March 17: Preschool story time for ages 2-5, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308.

Mechanic Falls, Wednesday, March 17: St. Patrick’s Day corn beef and ham supper, 5-6:30 p.m., American Legion Post 150, 41 Elm St. $6, seniors $5. Sponsored by Ladies Auxiliary.

Paris, Wednesday, March 17: Clothesline Project Workshop, 5:30-7:30 p.m., First Congregational Church, East Main Street. T-shirts, decorating supplies and refreshments provided. Sponsored by Rape Education and Crisis Hotline. If interested, call 743-9777. FMI: www.reachmaine.org.

Norway, Thursday, March 18: Sled dog racer Betsy McGettigan, 3:30 p.m., Memorial Library Children’s Room, 258 Main St. Ages 5-12. Space limited. Register at 743-5308 by March 17.

Paris, Thursday, March 18: Preschool story time for ages 0-5, 10 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or paris.public.library@msln.net.

Paris, Thursday, March 18: Lenten luncheon, 12 noon, Deering Memorial United Methodist Church, Main and Church Streets. $5. Sermon, cards and games to follow. FMI: 743-9792.

Norway, Friday, March 19: Baby Boosters, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Ages 0-2. Free. All are welcome. No pre-registration required. FMI: 743-5308.

Paris, Friday, March 19: Chicken Pie Supper/Chinese Auction, supper 5-6 p.m., auction tickets sold until 6:15 p.m., action starts 6:30 p.m., American Legion Hall, 12 Church Street. Supper $7, kids under 12 $4. FMI: 212-4974.

Locke Mills, Saturday, March 20: Benefit event, 5-10 p.m., Legion Hall. $5 in advance, $7 at door. Dinner 5-7 p.m. Benefits Al Curtis Jr. Tickets: 577-5391, 890-5065 or 381-7142.

Paris, Saturday, March 20: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. $5. Lunch counter open.

Bethel, Sunday, March 21: Breakfast buffet, 7:30-11 a.m., Gould Academy, Ordway Dining Hall, Church Street. $7 advance, $8 at door. Tickets at RiverView Resort, The Inn at Rostay, Mt. Mann Jewelers and Ellie’s Gym. Sponsored by Rotary Club. Benefits community projects and scholarships.