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. 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.

Norway, Saturday, Sept. 25: Texas Hold’em tournament, 1-6 p.m., Charlie’s Entertainment Center, 246 Main St. $55 entry fee. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Limited to 100 players.

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.

Paris, Saturday, Sept. 25: Open house celebration, 1-4 p.m., Deering Memorial United Methodist Church.

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.

Waterford, Saturday, Sept. 25: Hog roast, throughout the day , World’s Fairgrounds. $20. Music, bike events, camping. Benefits Ben Church. FMI: Dannie Brett 461-4287 or Stacey 743-5012. 

Waterford, Saturday, Sept. 25: Dance, 8 p.m., World’s Fairgrounds dance hall. $10. Music by The Rockin N Road Runners Band. Benefits World’s Fair. FMI: Penny 583-4160 or 461-5466.

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.

Norway, Wednesday, Sept. 29: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Ages 2-6. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.

Paris, Wednesday, Sept. 29: American Red Cross blood drive, 2-7 p.m., Oxford Hills High School, Route 26.

Norway, Thursday, Sept. 30: Farmers’ market, 2-6 p.m., parking lot behind Fare Share Market, Main St.

Paris, Thursday, Sept. 30: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. Infants up to age 5. FMI: 743-6994 or e-mail [email protected].

Paris, Friday, Oct. 1: Preschool playgroup, 9:30 a.m., Public Library, 37 market Square. Ages 1-3. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Paris, Saturday, Oct. 2: Pork roast supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Deering Memorial Methodist Church, 39 Main St. $8, under 12 $3.50. Parking behind Library and Town Office.