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

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.

Norway, Saturday, Nov. 20: Texas hold’em tournament, 1-6 p.m., Charlie’s Entertainment, 246 Main St. $55. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Benefits Harrison’s Lion’s Club.

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 served at 11 a.m. for $6. FMI: 743-2437.

Waterford, Saturday, Nov. 20: Open house, 2 p.m., Grange Hall. Gifts for sale, refreshments, door prize. FMI: 583-4015.

Paris, Monday, Nov. 22: Native American stories and crafts, 4 p.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. All ages. FMI: 743-6994.

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.

Oxford, Friday, Nov. 26: Tree lighting, 6 p.m., Oxford Town Meeting Hall. Featuring Santa and friends.

Oxford, Friday, Nov. 26: Tree lighting, 6:15 p.m., Oxford Rec. Hall. Featuring Santa and friends.

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.

Norway, Saturday, Nov. 27: Wreath sale, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Second Congregational Church, UCC, 205 Main St. Proceeds benefit Church missions. FMI: 743-2290 or e-mail [email protected].

Norway, Saturday, Nov. 27: Heifer Project fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Second Congregational Church, UCC, 205 Main St. Proceeds benefit Heifer Project, International. FMI: 743-2290.

Oxford, Saturday, Nov. 27: Parade, 11 a.m. Featuring Santa and friends.

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.

South Paris, Sunday, Nov. 28: Chinese auction, 1 p.m., Legion Hall, Church St. Doors open at 11 a.m.

Paris, Monday, Nov. 29: Seasonal stories and crafts, 4 p.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. All ages. FMI: 743-6994.

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

Norway, Wednesday, Dec. 1: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Ages 2-6. FMI: 743-5308.

Paris, Thursday, Dec 2: Preschool story time for ages 0-5, 10 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Bethel, Saturday, Dec. 4: Christmas Fair and Tea, 1-4 p.m, West Parish Congregational Church, Church Street.