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

Bethel, Friday and Saturday, May 21-22: 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.

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: Pork Roast  supper to benefit Beth Coffin, first serving 5 p.m., second serving 6:15 p.m., First Congregational Church. Hosted by the Men’s Club. Please make reservations in advance 743-2437.

Paris, Friday, May 21: Jaci’s jazzettes dance team spring recital, 7 p.m., Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School auditorium. $5 in advance, $6 at the door. For tickets in advance email jacisjazzettes@hotmail.com. Proceeds will go toward paying for use of the auditorium.

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

Buckfield, Saturday, May 22: Casserole benefit supper, 5 to 6 p.m., Masonic Hall. Benefits local History teams travel to Washington D.C. FMI: Jerry Marstaller, 224-7623.

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.

Norway, Sunday, May 23: Texas Hold’em tournament, doors open 9 a.m., tournament 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Charlie’s Entertainment Center, 246 Main St. Held by the Harrison Lions Club. $55 entry fee. Limited to 100 players. Benefits will provide services to the Lion’s Club renders to the community.

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.

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.

Paris, Thursday, May 27: Fundraiser Yard Sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 659 Park St. Donations and volunteers needed. Benefits the Families in Crisis Task Force programs. FMI: Peggy 357-7072.

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.

South Paris, Friday, May 28: Fundraiser Yard Sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 659 Park St. Donations and volunteers needed. Benefits the Families in Crisis Task Force programs. FMI: Peggy 357-7072.

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”.

Norway, Saturday, May 29: Lawn sale to benefit youth group activities, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 14 Grove St, next to Norway Church of the Nazarene. FMI: Pastor Shawn 393-7960.

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

Norway, Sunday, May 30: Lawn sale to benefit youth group activities, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 14 Grove St, next to Norway Church of the Nazarene. FMI: Pastor Shawn 393-7960.

Norway, Monday, May 31: Lawn sale to benefit youth group activities, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 14 Grove St, next to Norway Church of the Nazarene. FMI: Pastor Shawn 393-7960.