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, Wednesday, Sept. 8: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library children’s room, 258 Main St. Ages 2-6. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.

Norway, Thursday, Sept. 9: Farmers’ market, 2-6 p.m., Fare Share Market, Main Street.

Paris, Thursday, Sept. 9: Preschool story time for ages 0-5, 10 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Lovell, Friday, Sept. 10: Harvest supper, 5 p.m. & 6 p.m., Lovell U.C.C., Rte. 5. Adults, $8. Children under 12, $4.

Norway, Friday, Sept. 10: 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, Sept. 10: Play group for ages 1-3, 9:30 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Mechanic Falls, Saturday, Sept. 11: Roast beef supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Congregational Hall, downstairs at Mechanic Falls Historical Society, 64 Elm St. Adults, $7. Children 12 and under, $5.

Norway, Saturday, Sept. 11: Chrysanthemum sale, 9 a.m. to noon, Second Congregational Church parking lot, 205 Main St. Sponsored by the Music Committee.

Otisfield, Saturday, Sept. 11: Lasagna supper, 5-6:30 p.m., East Otisfield Free Baptist Church, Rayville Road off Route 121. Donations. Sponsored by the men of the church.

Paris, Saturday, Sept. 11: Swingin’ Bears square dance, 7-10 p.m., Oxford Hills Middle School, Pine Street. Non-dancers free. FMI: Sue 577-6894 or Eleanor 782-4050.

Paris, Saturday, Sept. 11: Roast turkey dinner, 5-6:30 p.m., Deering Memorial Methodist Church, Main and Church Streets. $8, under 12 $3.50. Parking behind Library and Town Office.

Paris, Saturday, Sept. 11: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. $5. Lunch counter open.

Paris, Saturday, Sept. 11: Old Tyme bean supper, 5-6:30 p.m., First Baptist Church of Paris, on Paris Hill. Adults, $6. Children 12 and under, $3. Benefits Church General Fund. 10% to Community Food Pantry.

Sumner, Saturday, Sept. 11: Bottle drive, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., home pick up. Or bring to Skippy’s Backyard Bottle Drop or Hartford Center Redemption until end of September. Benefits Sumner Scholarship Fund.

West Paris, Saturday, Sept. 11: Flea market, bake sale and luncheon, doors open at 8:30 a.m., Grange Hall, Church Street. FMI: 674-3241.

Locke Mills, Tuesday, Sept. 14: Supper and dance, 5-9 p.m., American Legion Hall. Adults, $10. Children, $3. Doors open at 4 p.m. Music by Boulder Ridge Orchestra.

Norway, Wednesday, Sept. 15: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library children’s room, 258 Main St. Ages 2-6. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.

South Paris, Wednesday, Sept. 15: Square dancing, 6:30-9 p.m., Oxford Hills Middle School, Pine St. First two nights free, then $4 per person. FMI: 577-6894, 647-2008, 782-4050.

Naples, Thursday, Sept. 16: American Red Cross blood drive, 2-7 p.m., American Legion, 26 Casco Road.

Norway, Thursday, Sept. 16: Farmers’ market, 2-6 p.m., Fare Share Market parking lot, Main Street.

Paris, Thursday, Sept. 16: Preschool story time for ages 0-5, 10 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Paris, Friday, Sept. 17: Playgroup, 9:30 a.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. Ages 1-3. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Norway, Friday, Sept. 17: Baby boosters, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library children’s room, 258 Main St. Infants up to age 2. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.

Bar Mills, Saturday, Sept. 18:Tour of Italy supper, 4:30-7 p.m., Bar Mills Parish House, Main St./Rt. 4A. Adults, $8. Ages 12 and under, $5. Ages 5 and under, free. Sponsored by Business Committee of the First Congregational Church of Buxton. FMI: 929-6052.

Bethel, Saturday, Sept. 18: Harvestfest & Chowdah Cookoff, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Bethel Village Common, Broad St. Tickets on sale at 11 a.m. Chowder served at noon. FMI: www.bethelharvestfest.com.

Bridgton, Saturday, Sept. 18: Hike n’ Bike trek, 8-10 a.m., Shawnee Peak ski area, 119 Mountain Rd. Trek times and prices vary. Register by Sept. 13, 9 p.m. FMI: 647-4352 or www.lelt.org.

South Paris, Saturday, Sept. 18: Dance, 7-10 p.m., South Paris Legion Hall, Church St. Adults, $5. Lunch counter open.

Norway/Paris, Sunday, Sept. 19: Norway-Paris Fish and Game Association fall shoots, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., club range, Rt. 118, Buckfield Rd. FMI: 743-8339.