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, 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.

Mechanic Falls, Friday, Nov. 19: Public supper, 5-6:30 p.m., American Legion Hall. Adults $7, seniors $6, children under 12 $3.50. Hosted by American Legion Post 150 Ladies Auxiliary.

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.

Lovell, Saturday, Nov. 20: Holiday fair, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., United Church of Christ, Route 5. Luncheon, raffle.

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

Norway, Saturday, Nov. 20: Holiday fair and raffle, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., St. Catherine of Sienna Catholic Church Hall (downstairs), 32 Paris St. FMI: 739-9661.

Norway, Saturday, Nov. 20: Bean supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Masonic Hall, Deering Street, off Main Street. $7, 12 and under $4.

Norway, Saturday, Nov. 20: Christian concert by Tetelestai, 6 p.m., Church of the Nazarene, 10 Grove St. Love offering. Bring refreshment to share. FMI: Pastor Shawn 743-8172.

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

Paris, Saturday, Nov. 20: Craft fair, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. Hosted by Oxford Hills Marketing/DECA students. FMI: www.decacraftfair.weebly.com.

South Paris, Saturday, Nov. 20: Christmas fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., First Congregational Church, 17 East Main St. Lunch $6. FMI: 743-2437.

Turner, Monday, Nov. 22: Silent auction, 12-7 p.m., Leavitt Institute Building, 98 Matthews Way. Sponsored by Turner Public Library. FMI: 225-3501.

Paris, Tuesday, Nov. 23: Family game night, 6-7:30 p.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or e-mail [email protected].

Raymond, Tuesday, Nov. 23: American Red Cross blood drive, 2-7 p.m., Jordan Small School, 423 Webb Mills Rd.

Norway, Wednesday, Nov. 24: Preschool story time for ages 2-6, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.

Norway, Thursday, Nov. 25: Thanksgiving dinner, 12 p.m., St. Catherine’s Church, 32 Paris St.  Free for any resident of Oxford Hills. Reservation required. FMI: 743-2606.

Paris, Thursday, Nov. 25: 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].

Norway, Friday, Nov. 26: Baby boosters 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, Nov. 26: Fourth Friday food pantry, 1-5 p.m., East Otisfield Baptist Church, Rayville Road. FMI: 539-4619.

Paris, Friday, Nov. 26: Preschool play group for ages 1-3, 9:30 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Norway, Saturday, Nov. 27: Winter market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Grange Hall, 15 Whitman St. FMI: 388-2919.

Norway, Saturday, Nov. 27: Karaoke and dance with DJ’s The Old Crows, 7-11 p.m., American Legion Post 82. $6. Food available.

Paris, Saturday, Nov. 27: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. $5. Lunch counter open.

Waterford, Saturday, Nov. 27: Holiday fair, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wilkins Community House, Plummer Hill Road. Breakfast and lunch.

Bethel, Sunday, Nov. 28: Breakfast buffet, 7:30-11 a.m., Gould Academy, Ordway Dining Hall, Church Street. $8, 12 and under $3. Benefits Rotary Club’s projects and scholarships.