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

Paris, Tuesday, Nov. 9: Family game night, 6-7:30 p.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected]

Harrison, Wednesday, Nov. 10: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., United Parish Congregational Church, 77 Main St.

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

Paris, Thursday, Nov. 11: 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].

Bethel, Friday, Nov. 12: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Gould Academy, 39 Church St.

Norway, Friday, Nov. 12: Story time for ages 0-2, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.

Paris, Friday, Nov. 12: Preschool play group for ages 1-3, 9:30 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Harrison, Saturday, Nov. 13: Silver Bells Craft and Vendor Festival, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lions Club. Visti from Santa. Benefits Christmas for Kids.

Norway, Saturday, Nov. 13: Winter market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Grange Hall, 15 Whitman St. FMI: 388-2919.

Norway, Saturday, Nov. 13: Texas hold’em tournament, 1-5 p.m., Charlie’s Entertainment Center, 246 Main St. $55. Benefits Responsible Pet Care. Doors open at 11:30 a.m.

Otisfield, Saturday, Nov. 13: Bean supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Free Baptist Church, Rayville Rd. Free, donations welcome.

Paris, Saturday, Nov. 13: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Market Square Health Care Center. FMI: Lynne 743-7086 ext. 5330.

Paris, Saturday, Nov. 13: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. $5. Lunch counter open.

Paris, Saturday, Nov. 13: Holiday fair, 10 am. to 1:30 p.m., South Paris Universalist Church. Luncheon 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Paris, Saturday, Nov. 13: Square-dancing, 7-10 p.m., Oxford Hills Middle School, 100 Pine St. $6. Presented by Swingin’ Bears Club. All welcome. FMI: 577-6894, 647-2008, or 782-4050.

Paris, Saturday, Nov. 13: Christmas sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Deering Memorial United Methodist Church.

West Paris, Saturday, Nov. 13: Craft fair and yard sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Agnes Gray School. Door prizes, lunch. Benefits West Paris Fire Auxiliary. Tables and FMI: 674-5890.

Oxford, Sunday, Nov. 14: Public breakfast, 7-10 a.m., Community Center. Adults $5, children under 12 $3. Sponsored by SACC.

Fryeburg, Monday, Nov. 15: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-5 p.m., Gibson Recreation Center, 745 Main St.

Norway, Tuesday, Nov. 16: Harry Potter mania, 3:15-5 p.m., Norway Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5309.

Paris, Tuesday, Nov. 16: Family game night, 6-7:30 p.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or e-mail [email protected].

Norway, Wednesday, Nov. 17: 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, Nov. 18: 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, Thursday, Nov. 18: Ski Museum of Maine “Fireside Chat”, 7 p.m., Town Office. Free. Refreshments. Sponsored by Paris Cape Historical Society. FMI: Cynthia 743-2384.

Waterford, Thursday, Nov. 18: Community supper, 6 p.m., Wilkins Community House, Plummer Hill Road. Bring a dish to share. FMI: 583-6677.

West Paris, Thursday, Nov. 18: Chicken pie supper, 5:30 p.m., First Universalist Church, Main St. Adults $8, ages 11 and under $3. Tickets on sale at 4:30 p.m.

Paris, Friday, Nov. 19: Preschool play group, 9:30 a.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. Ages 1-3. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Norway, Friday, Nov. 19: Baby boosters, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Infants up to age 2. FMI: 743-5308.

Fryeburg, Saturday, Nov. 20: Christmas cupboard, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Fryeburg New Church, 12 Oxford St.

Paris, Saturday, Nov. 20: DECA holiday craft fair, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School.

Norway, Saturday, Nov. 20: Winter market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Grange Hall, 15 Whitman St. FMI: 388-2919.

Paris, Saturday, Nov. 20: Dance, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church St. $5.