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, Tuesday, June 22: Movie: “Parent Trap”, 8 p.m., Second Congregational Church parking lot, 205 Main St. Free. Weather permitting. Refreshment stand opens at 7 p.m. Bring chairs or blankets. FMI: 743-2290.

Norway, Wednesday, June 23: Preschool storytime, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Ages 2-6. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.

Paris, Thursday, June 24: Pre-school storytime, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. Ages 0-5. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

East Conway, N.H., Friday, June 25: Strawberry festival, 4:30-7 p.m., Community Hall. $8, under 12 $5. FMI: 603-939-2262.

Norway, Friday, June 25: Infant and toddler story time for ages 0-2, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.

Otisfield, Friday, June 25: Food Pantry, 1-5 p.m., Free Baptist Church, Rayville Road. FMI: 539-4619.

Paris, Friday, June 25: Preschool play group for ages 1-3, 9 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Bethel, Saturday, June 26: Yard sale, 8 a.m., Telstar High School. Sponsored by Rotary Club.

Bethel, Saturday, June 26: Auction, 6:30 p.m., Telstar High School. Sponsored by Rotary Club. Preview 5:30 p.m.

Locke Mills, Saturday, June 26: Strawberry Festival, 7:30 a.m. until sold out, Locke Mills Union Church.

Mechanic Falls, Saturday, June 26: Pottle Hill road race, 8:30 a.m., Town Square. 1 mile fun run, $5; 5K and 10K $19. Benefits Pathways Inc. Register and FMI: www.pathwaysmaine.com or Wendy 795-4085 ext. 2307.

Norway, Saturday, June 26: Breakfast, 7-10 a.m., Second Congregational Church UCC, 205 Main St. $7, 5-12 $4, under 5 free, family of more than 5 $25. Benefits Laufer family. Reservations and FMI: 743-2290.

Norway, Saturday, June 26: Karaoke with DJ’s “The Old Crows”, 7-11 p.m., American Legion Post 82. $6.

South Paris, Saturday, June 26: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. $5. Lunch counter open.

South Paris, Saturday, June 26: Summer Salad Festival, 5-6:30 p.m., Deering Memorial Methodist Church, 39 Main St. $8, kids under 12 $3. Ampler parking behind library and town office.

South Paris, Saturday, June 26: Square and round dancing, 7-10 p.m., Swingin’ Bears Square Dancer Club, Oxford Hills Middle School.

Mechanic Falls, Sunday, June 27: Down East Country Music’s talent competition, 10 a.m., Silver Spur, Route 121. $6, seniors/members $5, under 12 $2. Food, 50/50/ raffles. Chem-free. FMI: Jackie 793-8884.

Norway, Tuesday, June 29: Movie: “Toy Story”, 8 p.m., Second Congregational Church parking lot, 205 Main St. Free. Weather permitting. Refreshment stand opens at 7 p.m. Bring chairs or blankets. FMI: 743-2290.

Norway, Wednesday, June 30: Preschool story time for ages 2-6, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308.

Norway, Thursday, July 1: Book discussion: “Like Water for Chocolate”, 7 p.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5309 or [email protected].

Paris, Thursday, July 1: Preschool story time for ages 0-5, 10 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Norway, Friday, July 2: Infant and toddler story time for ages 0-2, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5808.

Paris, Friday, July 2: Preschool play group for ages 1-3, 9 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Buckfield, Saturday, July 3: Yard sale, 10 a.m., Legion Hall, Route 140. Food and plants. Benefits Legion Post 58 and Auxiliary. FMI: 336-2611.