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

Bryant Pond, Thursday, April 8: Ken Ruff, guest speaker Emergency Management Director and fireman, 2 p.m., Whitman Memorial Library. Free. Light refreshments. Features smoke detectors for hard of hearing.

Paris, Thrusday, April 8: Pre-school storytime, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. Ages 0-5. FMI: 743-6994 or email paris.public.library@MSLN.net.

Paris, Thursday, April 8: Jones Dance Band playing old fashioned dance music, 7-10 p.m., South Paris Legion Hall, Church Street. $5. Lunch counter open.

Mechanic Falls, Friday, April 9: Ray Brown Memorial Dance, 8 p.m. to midnight, Silver Spur. $12.50, couple $25. Benefits Special Olympics. Tickets: Mary Ann 674-2962 or Bob 557-4150.

Norway, Friday, April 9: Infant and toddler story time for ages 0-2, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308.

Paris, Friday, April 9: Preschool play group for ages 1-3, 9 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or paris.public.library@msln.net.

Paris, Friday, April 9: The Vagina Monologues, 7 p.m., The Forum, Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. Adults and older teens. Tickets at Books N Things in Norway and Bethel, the REACH office in South Paris.

West Paris, Friday, April 9: Take-A-Chance auction, 6:30 p.m., Agnes Gray School. Doors open at 5 p.m. Benefits 4-H Youth Development Program.

Harrison, Saturday, April 10: Bean supper and dance, supper 5:30 p.m., dance 7-10 p.m., VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 9328, Waterford Road. Supper $7, 12 and under $3.50; dance $3.

Hebron, Saturday, April 10: Italian feast, 5-6:30 p.m., Community Baptist Church, Hebron Station Road. $8, 6-12 $4.50, under 5 free. Benefits Little Field Home, Malawi, Africa.

Mechanic Falls, Saturday, April 10: Texas Hold-Em tournament, starts at 9:30 a.m. be there for 9 a.m., American Legion Post 150. $30buy in. 100 player limit. Sign up now in the lounge at Post 150. Food will be sold day of game. FMI: 345-9587.

Norway, Saturday, April 10: Benefit spaghetti dinner, 5-6 p.m., Norway Fire Station. $6, kids 12 and under $4. Benefit responsible pet care animal shelter. Sponsored by Student Kiah Roth, Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School Community Service.

Paris, Saturday, April 10: Spring Rummage Sale, 9 a.m. to 12 noon, bag sale from 12:30-1:30 p.m., Universalist Church. Used items in good condition.

Paris, Saturday, April 10: Roast pork supper, 5 p.m., Fire Station, Western Avenue. $7, 4-12 $4, under 4 free. Children’s menu. 50/50 raffle.

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

Paris, Saturday, April 10: The Swingin Bears Square Dance Club-mainstream/plus level square dance, 7-10 p.m., Oxford Hills Middle School, Pine St. $6. Door prizes, 50/50 and refreshments. Non-dancers welcome free of charge. FMI:Eleanor Herrick, 782-4050 or

Sue Corning 577-6894.

Paris, Saturday, April 10: Spring Fling Smorgasbord, supper 5-6 p.m., dance 6:30-9:30 p.m., South Paris Legion Hall, Church Street. $7 for supper, $5 for dance. Music by Jones Band.

Mechanic Falls, Sunday, April 11: Public supper, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Tyrian Masonic Lodge 73, Route 11. $7, 6-16 $5, 5 and under free. Benefits Poland Regional High School Project Graduation. FMI: Brian 795-6953.

Paris, Sunday, April 11: The Vagina Monologues, 2 p.m., The Forum, Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. Adults and older teens. Tickets at Books N Things in Norway and Bethel, the REACH office in South Paris.

Locke Mills, Tuesday, April 13: Supper and dance, 5-9:30 p.m., American Legion Hall. $10, children $3. Doors open at 4 p.m. Music by the Richard Felt Orchestra.

Lovell, Monday, April 12: Backyard Fruit: rasberries, 6-7:30 p.m., Hobbs Library. No charge, but pre-registration is required. FMI or register: 743-6329 or 1-800-287-1482.

Norway, Tuesday, April 13: Cuba at Fiesta Cubano, 3:30-4:45 p.m., Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main Street. Kids grades 1-6. Drop-off program, space is limited. Pre-registration visit Children’s Room or call 743-5308. FMI: www.norway.lib.me.us.  

Paris, Tuesday, April 13: After school story and craft, 4 p.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or paris.public.library@msln.net.

Mechanic Falls, Wednesday, April 14: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Vineyard Christian Fellowship, 90 Lewiston St.

Norway, Wednesday, April 14: Preschool story time for ages 2-5, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308.

Paris, Thursday, April 15: Preschool story time for ages 0-5, 10 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or paris.public.library@msln.net.

Buckfield, Friday, April 16: Public supper to benefit SAD #39 Project Graduation, 5-6:30 p.m., Masonic Hall. Donations will be accepte, pay what you wish. FMI: Jerry Marstaller 224-7623 or Mile Wiley 336-2178.

Norway, Friday, April 16: Baby Boosters, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Infants and toddlers up to age 2. Free for residents and non-residents. No pre-registration required. FMI: 743-5308.

Paris, Friday, April 16: preschool play group, 9 a.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. Ages 1-3. FMI: 743-6994 or email paris.public.library@msln.net

West Paris, Friday, April 16: Community pot luck supper, 6 p.m., First Universalist Church. No charge but please bring a dish to share.

Naples, Saturday, April 17: Bean Supper, 4-6 p.m., Songo Locks Elementary School, Songo School Road. Benefits Butch Bell whom is fighting cancer. $7, $4.

Paris, Saturday, April 17: Chinese Auction, doors open at 3:20 p.m., Auction begins at 5  p.m.,  OHHS Cafeteria. Tons of items, Dollar Table, 50/50, food available. Benefits Oxford Fair.

Paris, Saturday, April 17: Jones Dance Band playing old fashined dance music, 7-10 p.m., South Paris Legion Hall, Church St. $5. Lunch Counter open.

Waterford, Saturday, April 17: 1st Indoor Yard sale, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Plummer Hill, next to church. Benefits maintenance fund.

Oxford, Sunday, April 18: Paulie Heath in concert, 6:30 p.m., Hosanna Church, 109 Schoohouse Road. Free. FMI: 539-2295.