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, Tuesday, May 18: After school program: “When Duty Calls” & make patriotic wind sock, 4 p.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market St.

Norway, Tuesday, May 18: American Red Cross Blood Drive, 8 a.m to 1 p.m., Stephens Memorial Hospital, 18 Main St.

Norway, Wednesday, May 19: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Ages 2-5. FMI: 743-5308.

Bethel, Thursday through Saturday, May 20-22: Guys and Dolls, 7 p.m., also Saturday 1 p.m., Helen C. Berry Auditorium, Telstar Regional High School, Route 26. Free admission. FMI: 824-2136.

Paris, Thursday, May 20: Preschool story time for ages 0-5, 10 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or paris.public.library@msln.net.

Waterford, Thursday, May 20: Pot luck supper, 6 p.m., Wilkins Community House, Plummer Hill Road. All welcome. Bring a dish to share.

Naples, Friday, May 21: Chicken barbecue, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Lake Region High School gym. $10, under 12 $5. Raffle. Benefits Project Grad 2010.

Norway, Friday, May 21: Infant/toddler story time for ages 0-2, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308.

Paris, Friday, May 21: Preschool play group for ages 1-3, Public Library, 37 Market Square.

Paris, Friday, May 21: Jaci’s Jazzettes Dance team recital, 7 p.m., O.H.C.H.S. Auditorium. All welcome.

Paris, Thursday, May 27: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. Ages 0-5. FMI: 743-6994 or email paris.public.library@MSLN.net.

West Paris, Friday, May 21: Pot luck supper, 6 p.m., First Universalist Church. Bring a dish to share.

Brunswick, Saturday and Sunday, May 22-23: Plant sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Coastal Humane Society, 30 Range Road. Rabbit workshop Sunday 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. FMI: 725-5051 ext. 10.

Conway, N.H., Saturday, May 22: Pancake breakfast, 8-11 a.m., East Conway Community Hall. $5. FMI: 603-939-2262.

Conway, N.H., Saturday, May 22: Yard sale, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., East Conway Community Hall. FMI: 603-939-2262.

Paris, Saturday, May 22: Indoor yard, craft and bake sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Paris Fire Dept., Western Avenue. Table rental $10. Sponsored by Auxiliary. FMI: 890-6107.

Paris, Saturday, May 22: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. $5. Lunch counter open.

West Paris, Saturday, May 22: Rhubarb pie and rummage sale, 9 a.m. to noon, First Universalist Church. FMI: Marta Clements 674-2143.

Norway, Sunday, May 23: Plant sale and flea market, 9 a.m. to noon, Town Hall/Fire Station. Benefits Responsible Pet Care. Donations and FMI: 743-8679.

Buckfield, Wednesday, May 26: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Masonic Lodge, 5 High St.

Norway, Wednesday, May 26: Preschool story time for ages 2-5, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308.

Norway, Friday, May 28: Baby Boosters, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Ages 0-2. Free for both Norway residents as well as non-residents. No pre-registration required. FMI: 743-5308.

Otisfield, Friday, May 28: Fourth Friday Food Pantry, 1-5 p.m., East Otisfield Free Baptist Church, Rayville Road. FMI: 539-4619.

Paris, Friday, May 28: preschool play group, 9 a.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market  Square. Ages 1-3. FMI: 743-6994 or paris.public.library@msln.net.

Hartford, Saturday, May 29: Pot luck supper and silent auction, 5-6:30 p.m., Town Hall. Sponsored by Community Church Deacons.

Norway, Saturday, May 29: Karaoke/dance, 7-11 p.m., American Legion Post 82. $6. DJ’s “The Old Crows”.

Paris, Saturday, May 29: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. $5. Lunch counter open.

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