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

Casco, Thursday, Aug. 5: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-5 p.m., Point Sebago, 261 Point Sebago Road.

Lovell, Thursday, Aug. 5: Summer fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., United Church of Christ, Route 5. Food, flowers, raffle, luncheon.

Norway, Thursday, Aug. 5: Farmers’ market, 2-6 p.m., Fare Share Market parking lot, Main Street.

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

Paris, Thursday, Aug. 5: Children’s activity: “Make your own book”, 11 a.m. to noon, Hamlin Memorial Library, Hannibal Hamlin Drive. Sign up and FMI: 743-2980 or [email protected].

Norway, Friday, Aug. 6: Story time for ages up to 2, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.

Paris, Friday, Aug. 6: Preschool play group, 9 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. Ages 1-3. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Paris, Friday, Aug. 6: Blood drive, 1-5 p.m., American Legion. All donors will receive a Dunkin’ Donuts gift card. Sign up with Marilyn Ramsay, walk-ins welcome. Bring picture I.D.

Paris, Saturday, Aug. 7: Craft Fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Maine Veterans Home, 477 High Street. Refreshment counter.

Paris, Saturday, Aug. 7: Annual Summer Fair, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m, South Paris Universalist Church, 36 Pine St. Lobster salad rolls, $7.50 or chicken salad rolls $6 served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Paris, Saturday, Aug. 7: Used book sale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., old Paris Farmer’s Union building, corner of Main Street and Skilling Avenue. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

South Paris, Saturday, Aug. 7: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Maine Veterans Home, 477 High St. Benefits activity program. Sponsored by Western Maine Veterans Advisory Committee.

Paris Hill, Saturday, Aug. 7: “Old Tyme Bean Supper,” 5-6:30 p.m., First Baptist Church of Paris. $6, for kids 12 and under $3. Proceeds benefit the Church General Fund and %10 to the Community Food Pantry.

Sumner, Saturday, Aug. 7: Supper, 5:30 p.m., Congregational Church of East Sumner

Bethel, Sunday, Aug. 8: Concert by Act V, 4 p.m., Bethel Common. Free. Bring chair or blanket. Sponsored by Mahoosuc Arts Council.

Oxford, Sunday, Aug. 8: Car show, car registration 7:30-11 a.m., New Balance Factory Store, Route 26. $5 per car. Food, music, Chinese auction, door prizes. Sponsored by Uptown Cruizahs Car Club. FMI: Less Wing at 890-0870.

Oxford, Sunday Aug. 8: Car Wash and Bake sale, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Information Booth. Benefits the Oxford County 4-H Beef and Sheep County.

West Paris, Sunday, Aug. 8: Open house, 2-4 p.m., Finnish-American Heritage Center, 8 Maple St. Museum, gift shop, library.

Oxford, Monday, Aug. 9: Car Wash and Bake sale, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Information Booth. Benefits the Oxford County 4-H Beef and Sheep County.

South Paris, Aug. 9-13: High Seas Expedition summer kids’ event, 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m., South Paris Baptist Church. Ages 3 to 6th grade. FMI: 890-1368 or www.southparisbaptist.org.

Locke Mills, Tuesday, Aug. 10: Supper dance, 5-9:30 p.m., American Legion Hall. $10, children $3. Doors open at 4 p.m. Music by Wally Jones Orchestra.

Bridgton, Wednesday, Aug. 11: Brown bag lunch, 12-1 p.m., Municipal Complex lower level, Irdale Street. Guest speaker Rear Admiral Jim Cossey. FMI: George Bradt 647-2389.

Norway, Wednesday, Aug. 11: Preschool story time for ages 2-6, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.

Paris, Wednesday, Aug. 11: Concert by Rick Charette, 10 a.m., Moore Park.

Paris, Wednesday, Aug. 11: Concert by Delta Knights, 6-8 p.m., Moore Park.

Waterford, Wednesday, Aug. 11: Breakfast and indoor yard sale, 7:30-10 /11 a.m., Wilkins Community House, Plummer Hill Road. $6, children $3.

Bridgton, Thrusday, Aug. 12: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-7 p.m., Masonic Hall, Harrison Road.

Norway, Thursday, Aug. 12: Norway Farmers’ Market, 2-6 p.m., parking lot behind the Fare Share Market on Main St.

Norway, Thursday, Aug. 12: “Baking Cakes in Kigali,” by Gaile Parkin, 7 p.m., Norway Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5309 or www.norway.lib.

Paris, Thursday, Aug. 12: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. Ages 0-5. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Norway, Friday, Aug. 13: Story time for ages 0-2, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.

Paris, Friday, Aug. 13: Preschool play group for ages 1-3, 9 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Locke Mills, Saturday, Aug. 14: Chinese auction, noon, American Legion Hall, Gore Road. Doors open at 10 a.m. Quilt raffle, food.

Naples, Saturday, Aug. 14: Lobster bake, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Village Green. $25. Chinese auction, raffle, entertainment. Rain or shine. Tickets at www.Grange.LobsterBake.com, 207Realty.com office and Western Maine Dance and Gymnastics Studio.

Norway, Saturday, Aug. 14: Comedienne Birdie Googins, 7 p.m., Second Congregational Church. $10. Refreshments. Tickets at church office and Books ‘n Things. FMI: 743-2290.

Oxford, Saturday, Aug. 14: Yard sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Child Health Center, 16 Madison Ave., off Route 26. Rain or shine.

Oxford, Saturday, Aug. 14: Quilt show, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Center Meeting House, Routes 26 and 121. Sponsored by Oxford Historical Society. FMI: 539-4451 or 539-2616.

South Paris, Saturday, Aug. 14: Art show, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Moore Park. Music, poetry. Rain date Aug. 15. Sponsored by Parks and Recreation. FMI: www.MooreParkArt.org or [email protected].

South Paris, Saturday, Aug. 14: Summer Salad Festival, 5-6:30 p.m., Deering Memorial Methodist Church, 39 Main St. $8, kids 12 and under $3. Parking behind library and town office.

Sumner, Saturday, Aug. 14: Second Saturday movie, 6:30 p.m., Congregational Church of East Sumner. Free. Refreshments for sale.

Bethel, Sunday, Aug. 15: Concert by Brad Hooper, 4 p.m., Bethel Common. Free. Bring chair. Sponsored by Mahoosuc Arts Council.

South Paris, Monday, Aug. 16: American Red Cross blood drive, 12:30-6:30 p.m., Oxford Hills High School, 256 Main St.

Lovell, Tuesday, Aug. 17: American Red Cross blood drive, 2-7 p.m., Firehouse, 3880 Hatch Road.