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. 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].

Norway, Friday, Dec. 3: Bean supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Second Congregational Church, UCC, 205 Main St. Adults $7, children under 10, $3.50. FMI: 743-2290.

Oxford, Friday, Dec. 3: Tree lighting, 6:30 p.m., Oxford Legion Hall. Featuring Santa and friends.

Oxford, Friday, Dec. 3: Tree lighting, 7:30 p.m., Kaye House. Featuring Santa and friends.

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

Norway, Friday, Dec. 3: 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.

Paris, Friday, Dec. 3: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall.

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

Bethel, Saturday, Dec. 4: Public supper and tree lighting, 5:30 p.m., United Methodist Church, Main St.

Buckfield, Saturday, Dec. 4: Holiday craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Buckfield High School. Live music, photos with Santa at 11 a.m., luncheon. Sponsored by Nezinscot Valley Music Boosters.

Hebron, Saturday, Dec. 4: Boiled dinner, 5-6:30 p.m., Community Baptist Church. $7.

Mechanic Falls, Saturday, Dec. 4: Christmas craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Our Ladies of Ransom Church. Call to reserve tables. FMI: 345-3274. Held by the Ladies Guild.

Naples, Saturday, Dec. 4: American Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Aubuchon Hardware, 499 Roosevelt Trail.

Norway, Saturday, Dec. 4: Winter market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Grange Hall, 15 Whitman St. FMI: 388-2919.

Oxford, Saturday, Dec. 4: Tree lighting, 4:30 p.m., Murphy Home. Featuring Santa and friends.

Oxford, Saturday, Dec. 4: Tree lighting, 5 p.m., Buchman Oaks. Featuring Santa and friends.

Paris, Saturday, Dec. 4: Public supper, 5 p.m., Paris First Station, West Ave. Adults $8, ages 4-12 $4, ages 3 and under free. Sponsored by Paris Fire Department Auxiliary.

Paris, Saturday, Dec. 4: Pot roast supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Deering Memorial Methodist Church, Main and Church St. Adults $8, under 12, $4.

Paris, Saturday, Dec. 4: Advent fair, 8-11 a.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 34 Buckfield Rd.

Norway, Sunday, Dec. 5: Tree lighting, 3:30 p.m., Norway Rehab. Featuring Santa and friends.

Norway, Monday, Dec. 6: After School Special program, 3:15-4:30 p.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Grades 1-6. Register and FMI: 743-5308.

Paris, Monday, Dec. 6: Seasonal stories and make a holiday gift, 4 p.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

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

Norway, Wednesday, Dec. 8: 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.

Paris, Thursday, Dec. 9: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. Infants up to age 5. FMI: 843-6994 or e-mail [email protected].

Norway, Friday, Dec. 10: 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.

Paris, Friday, Dec. 10: Preschool play group, 9:30 a.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. Ages 1-3. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Paris, Friday, Dec. 10: Gone dance band, 7-10 p.m., South Paris Legion Hall.

Bridgton, Saturday, Dec. 11: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot St.

Norway, Saturday, Dec. 11: Winter market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Grange Hall, 15 Whitman St. FMI: 388-2919.

Oxford, Saturday, Dec. 11: Visit from Santa and friends, 11 a.m., Oxford School.

Oxford, Saturday, Dec. 11: Visit from Santa and friends, 9:30 a.m., C.N. Brown.

Harrison, Saturday, Dec. 11: Rabies clinic, 1-3 p.m., fire station. $10. Proof of prior rabies vaccine required.

Norway, Sunday, Dec. 12: Christmastide concert, 3 p.m., Second Congregational Church, Main St. Free. Featuring Vocal Choir and English Hand Bells. Snow date Dec. 19.