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

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, Friday, Oct. 1: Yard sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thrifty Gift Shop, 659 Park St., Route 26. Raffle, refreshments. Benefits food pantry. Donations and volunteers: Peggy 357-7072.

Mechanic Falls, Saturday, Oct. 2: Texas Hold-em tournament, 9 a.m., American Legion Post 150. $30. FMI: 345-9587.

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.

Paris, Saturday, Oct. 2: Rummage sale, 9 a.m. to noon, Universalist Church’s Good Cheer Hall, 36 Pine St. Bag sale 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Norway, Wednesday, Oct. 6: Preschool storytime, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library children’s room, 258 Main St. Ages 2-6. FMI: 743-5308.

Paris, Thursday, Oct. 7: Preschool storytime, 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. 8: Preschool play group for ages 1-3, 9:30 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Norway, Saturday, Oct. 9: Texas Hold’em tournament, 1-5 p.m., Charlie’s Entertainment Center, 246 Main St. $55 entry fee. Doors open at 11:30. Benefits Responsible Pet Care.

Oxford, Saturday, Oct. 9: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Congregational Church, King Street. Chinese auction, food sale, lunch.

Paris, Saturday, Oct. 9: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street.

Locke Mills, Sunday, Oct. 10: Dinner, 1-4 p.m., Legion Post 68 Hall. Benefits Barbary Yourks. Donations and FMI: 212-3504 or 713-5351.