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, Friday, Oct. 1: Story time for ages 0-2, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308.

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.

Canton, Saturday, Oct. 2: Pancake breakfast, 7-10 a.m., Whitney Lodge #167. $5.

East Sumner, Saturday, Oct. 2: Supper, 5:30 p.m., Congregational Church of East Sumner. Donations accepted.

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

Norway, Saturday, Oct. 2: Ticket auction, 5 p.m., Second Congregational Church, 201 Main St. Doors open at 3 p.m. Proceeds benefit Womens Fellowship. FMI: 743-7756 ext. 1 or 743-7698.

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.

Harrison, Sunday, Oct. 3: Breakfast, 8:30-10:30 a.m., Harrison VFW Post 9328, Waterford Rd. Donations accepted.

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].

Norway, Friday, Oct. 8: Story time for ages 0-2, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308.

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].

Albany Township, Saturday, Oct. 9: Yard sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Albany Town House, corner of Hunt’s Corner Rd. and Rte. 35.

Bethel, Saturday, Oct. 9: Yard sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., West Parish Congregational Church, Church Street. Benefits the Smile Fund.

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.

Norway, Saturday, Oct. 9: Winter market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Grange Hall, 15 Whitman St. FMI: 388-2919.

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.

Oxford, Monday, Oct. 11: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-5 p.m., American Legion Post 112, 169 King St.

Locke Mills, Tuesday, Oct. 12: Supper and dance, 5-9:30 p.m., American Legion Hall. $10, children $3. Doors open at 4 p.m. Music by the Richard Felt Band.

Norway, Wednesday, Oct. 13: Preschool storytime, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Ages 2-6. FMI: 743-5308.