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, 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: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., South Paris Legion Hall. $5.

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

Hebron, Saturday, Dec. 11: New England boiled dinner, 5-6:30, Community Baptist Church, Station Road. $7, 6-12 $3.50, 5 and under free. Hymn sing at 6 p.m. in sanctuary.

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

Otisfield, Saturday, Dec. 11: Nutcracker Christmas fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Free Baptist Church, Rayville Road, off Route 121. Benefits Scholarship Fund.

Otisfield, Saturday, Dec. 11: Turkey dinner, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Community School, Powhattan Road. $5, seniors $4, 12 and under $3, under 3 free. Tickets at door or in advance at school.

Otisfield, Saturday, Dec. 11: Tree lighting, 7 p.m., Town Office, Route 121. Baked goods, Santa. Donate baked goods Friday during business hours.

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.

Paris, Saturday, Dec. 11: Teddy Bear square dance, 7 p.m., Oxford Hills Middle School, 100 Pine St. $6, non-dancers free. Stuffed toy donations benefit the Right Start for Kids program. FMI: Sue 577-6894 or Eleanor 782-4050.

Harrison, Sunday, Dec. 12: Public breakfast, 8:30-10:30 a.m., VFW Post #9328, Waterford Rd.

Mechanic Falls, Sunday, Dec. 12: Breakfast with Santa, 8-11 a.m., American Legion Unit 150. $5. Children 5 and under free.

North Waterford, Sunday, Dec. 12: Potluck supper, 5 p.m. Congregational Church Vestry. Caroling, Santa.

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.

Paris, Monday, Dec. 13: Seasonal story time, 4 p.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. All ages. Dreidel game. FMI: 743-6994.

Paris, Tuesday, Dec. 14: Family game night, 6-7:30 p.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Norway, Wednesday, Dec. 15: Story time for ages 2-6, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.

Bethel, Thursday and Friday, Dec. 16-17: “A Christmas Carol”, 7 p.m., Helen C. Berry Auditorium, Telstar Regional School, Route 26. Free. FMI: 824-2136.

Oxford, Thursday, Dec. 16: Visit from Santa and friends, 7:30 a.m., Kiwanis Breakfast.

Paris, Thursday, Dec. 16: 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].

Waterford, Thursday, Dec. 16: Community supper, 6 p.m., Wilkins Community House, Plummer Hill Road. Bring your favorite dish to share. FMI: 583-6677.

Mechanic Falls, Friday, Dec. 17: Texas hold’em tournament, 6 p.m., American Legion Post 150. $30. FMI: 345-9587.

Norway, Friday, Dec. 17: Baby Boosters for ages 0-2, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308.

Otisfield, Friday, Dec. 17: Fourth Friday food pantry, 1-5 p.m., East Otisfield Free Baptist Church, Rayville Road. FMI: 539-4619.

Oxford, Friday, Dec. 17: Visit with Santa, 7 p.m., Oxford Nightlife.

Paris, Friday, Dec. 17: Preschool play group for ages 1-3, 9:30 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

West Paris, Friday, Dec. 17: “One Woman’s Journey: the Art of Jane Porter Gibson”, 5-7 p.m., Public Library. FMI: 674-2004.

Norway, Saturday, Dec. 18: Winter market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Grange Hall, 15 Whitman St. FMI: 388-2919.

Bethel, Saturday, Dec. 18: “A Christmas Carol”, 2 and 7 p.m., Helen C. Berry Auditorium, Telstar Regional School, Route 26. Free. FMI: 824-2136.

Norway, Saturday and Sunder, Dec. 18-19: Christmas open house, 12-4 p.m., Responsible Pet Care and Pawsibilities Thrift Shoppe, 132 Waterford Road. Donations. Prizes, refreshments, cats and kittens.

Oxford, Saturday, Dec. 18: Visit with Santa, 10:30 a.m., Hannaford.

Paris, Saturday, Dec. 18: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall. $5.

Paris, Saturday, Dec. 18: Ticket auction, 5 p.m., Oxford Hills High School, 256 Main St. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. To benefit the Oxford Fair. Snow date Dec. 19.

Paris, Saturday, Dec. 18: Ticket auction, 5 p.m., Oxford Hills High School, 256 Main St. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. To benefit the Oxford Fair. Snow date Dec. 19.

Waterford, Saturday, Dec. 18: Caroling and open house, 7 p.m., Waterford common and Library. Refreshments, Santa, music by Backroom Brass.

Locke Mills, Sunday, Dec. 19: Christmas Cantata “Rise Up! A New Light A-Comin”, 4 p.m., Union Church. Refreshments follow by the Ladies Circle.

Mechanic Falls, Sunday, Dec. 19: Breakfast with Santa, 8-11 a.m., American Legion Unit 150. $5. Children 5 and under free.

Buckfield, Monday, Dec. 20: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Masonic Lodge, 5 High St.

Paris, Monday, Dec. 20: Seasonal stories and make decorations, 4 p.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994.

Paris, Tuesday, Dec. 21: 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. 22: Story time for ages 2-6, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308.