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

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].

Mechanic Falls, Friday, Sept. 17: Bean and casserole supper, 5-6:30 p.m., American Legion Post 150. $6, seniors $5, under 12 $3.50. 50/50 raffle. Sponsored by Ladies Auxiliary.

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.

Bethel, Saturday, Sept. 18: Barn tours, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Bethel area. $10. Rain or shine. Tickets at Robinson House, 10 Broad St. Sponsored by Bethel Historical Society. FMI: 824-2908 or [email protected].

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.

Bryant Pond, Saturday, Sept. 18: Yard sale, starting at 9 a.m., Old Breau’s II, Route 26. Benefits Yourks family. FMI: 212-3504 or 713-5351.

Norway, Saturday, Sept. 18: Bean supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Masonic Hall, 9 Temple St. $7, under 12 $4.

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

Poland, Saturday, Sept. 18: Take-out bean supper, 4-6 p.m., Poland Community Church, Route 26. Sponsored by Ladies Guild.

Raymond, Saturday, Sept. 18: Pot roast supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Raymond Village Community Church, UCC, Main St.

Waterford, Saturday, Sept. 18: Indoor yard sale, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Wilkins House, Plummer Hill. Benefits the maintenance fund for the building.

Norway, Wednesday, Sept. 22: Preschool story time for ages 2-6, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308.

Paris, Wednesday, Sept. 22: Square dance, 6:30-9 p.m., Oxford Hills Middle School, Pine Street. $4, first two nights free. Sponsored by Swingin’ Bears Square Dance Club. FMI: 577-6894, 647-2008, 782-4050.

Norway, Thursday, Sept. 23: Farmers’ market, 2-6 p.m., parking lot behind Fare Share Market, Main St.

Paris, Thursday, Sept. 23: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. Infants up to age 5. FMI: 743-6994 or e-mail [email protected].

Norway, Friday, Sept. 24: 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, Sept. 24: Fourth Friday food pantry, 1-5 p.m., Free Baptist Church, Rayville Road. FMI: 539-4619.

Paris, Friday, Sept. 24: Preschool play group for ages 1-3, 9:30 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Paris, Friday, Sept. 24: Take out lasagna dinner, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Floyd Harlow VFW. $7, family of four $20, delivery $2 within 5-mile radius. Order: 890-9822 from 4:30-6:15 p.m.

Casco, Saturday, Sept. 25: Maine Lakes Brew fest, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Point Sebago Resort. FMI: 647-3472.

Norway, Saturday, Sept. 25: Karaoke with DJ’s “The Old Crows”, 7-11 p.m., American Legion Post 82. $6.

Oxford, Saturday, Sept. 25: Chinese auction, 1 p.m., Advent Christian Church, Rte. 26 by WalMart. Funds go to Families in Crisis task force. Bring a gift for kids Christmas program or pay $1 admission.

Paris, Saturday, Sept. 25: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. $5. Lunch counter open.

Sumner, Saturday, Sept. 25: Harvest festival, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Congregational Church, 50 Main St., Route 219. Concert at 1 p.m.

Locke Mills, Tuesday, Sept. 28: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., American Legion hall. Sponsored by Bethel and Locke Mills American Legion Auxiliary.