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

Bridgton, Tuesday, Oct. 19: American Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Bridgton Healthcare, 186 Portland Rd.

Naples, Tuesday, Oct. 19: American Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Lake Region High School, 1877 Roosevelt Trail.

Norway, Wednesday, Oct. 20: Preschool storytime, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Ages 2-6. FMI: 743-5308.

Paris, Thursday, Oct. 21: Pot luck lunch and games, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Deering Memorial United Methodist Church, Main and Church Streets. Bring dish to share. Door prizes. FMI: 743-9792.

Paris, Thursday, Oct. 21: Preschool story time for ages 0-5, 10 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Waterford, Thursday, Oct. 21: Community supper, 6 p.m., Wilkins Community House, Plummer Hill Road. Bring dish to share. FMI: 583-6677.

Norway, Friday, Oct. 22: 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, Oct. 22: Fourth Friday food pantry, 1-5 p.m., Free Baptist Church, Rayville Road. FMI: 539-4619.

Paris, Friday, Oct. 22: Preschool play group for ages 1-3, 9:30 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Locke Mills, Saturday, Oct. 23: Chinese auction, 6 p.m., Legion Hall, Gore Road. Doors open at 4 p.m. Benefits Telstar Alumni Association. FMI: Sally 875-3335.

Norway, Saturday, Oct. 23: Texas hold’em tournament, 1-6 p.m., Charlie’s Entertainment Center, 246 Main St. $55. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Proceeds to Harrison Lions Club.

Norway, Saturday, Oct. 23: Rummage sale, 9-11 a.m., St. Catherine’s Church Hall, Paris Street. Sponsored by and benefits Youth Ministry.

Norway, Saturday, Oct. 23: Winter market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Grange Hall, 15 Whitman St. FMI: Candi 388-2919..

Otisfield, Saturday, Oct. 23: Yard sale, 8:30 a.m. to noon, 352 State Route 121. Sponsored by Molly Ocket chapter DAR.

Raymond, Saturday, Oct. 23: Local farmers harvest supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Raymond Village Church, UCC Main St. Adults, $8. Children under 12, $4.

Paris, Saturday, Oct. 23: American Red Cross blood, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Oxford Hills High School, 256 Main St.

Waterford, Saturday, Oct. 23: Indoor yard sale, 8 a.m. to noon, Wilkins House, Plummer Hill Road. Benefits building maintenance.

West Paris, Saturday, Oct. 23: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to noon, First Universalist Church Main Street.

West Paris, Saturday, Oct. 23: Buck-a-bag book sale, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., West Paris Historical Society. Held by Friends of the West Paris Library. FMI: 674-2004.

Norway, Sunday, Oct. 24: Longaberger bingo, 12:30 p.m., Legion Hall, Main Street. $10 for 16 games. Doors open 11 a.m. Benefits Responsible Pet Care. Advance tickets or FMI: 743-8679.

West Paris, Sunday, Oct. 24: Spooktacular Family Fun, 1-5 p.m., Agnes Gray Elementary School. Spook house, games, crafts, contests, food. Benefits West Paris Boy Scouts. FMI: 713-1237 or 515-1204.

Norway, Wednesday, Oct. 27: Story time for ages 2-6, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.

Paris, Thursday, Oct. 28: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or e-mail [email protected].

Paris, Friday, Oct. 29: Preschool play group, 9:30 a.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. Ages 1-3. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Norway, Friday, Oct. 29: Baby boosters, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Infants up to age 2. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.

Oxford, Saturday, Oct. 30: Craft fair, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Oxford Public Safety Building, Rte. 26. Held by Oxford Fire Relief Organization. FMI: 539-8505.

Hartford, Saturday, Oct. 30: Holiday craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Hartford Town Hall, Rte. 140. Sponsored by Hartford Community Church Women’s Group.

Norway, Saturday, Oct. 30: Winter market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Grange Hall, 15 Whitman St. FMI: 388-2919.

Norway, Saturday, Oct. 30: Dance and karaoke with DJ’s The Old Crows, 7-11 p.m., American Legion Post 82. $6.

Locke Mills, Sunday, Oct. 31: Basket bingo, 12:30 p.m., American Legion Hall, Gore Rd. $10 for 16 games. Sponsored by First Universalist Church of West Paris. Funds go to replacing front steps of the church. FMI: 674-2481 or 527-2139.

Paris, Monday, Nov. 1: Knitting group, 4-5 p.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. Open to everyone. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].