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.

Farmington area

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, Dec. 28: American Red Cross blood drive, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., Murray Hall, 69 Main St.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, Dec. 25: Community Christmas dinner, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., American Legion Post Hall, Reynolds Ave. Free. FMI: 897-3593 or 897-3072.

Oxford Hills area

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.

Bridgton, Thursday, Dec. 23: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Masonic Hall, Harrison Road.

Paris, Thursday, Dec. 23: 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, Saturday, Dec. 25: Community Christmas dinner, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., First Congregational Church, East Main St. Free. Takeout available. Hosted by Friends of Oxford Hills. FMI: 674-5185.

Paris, Monday, Dec. 27: Funny stories and snow crafts, 4 p.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. All ages. FMI: 743-6994.

Paris, Tuesday, Dec. 28: 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. 29: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Ages 2-6. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.

Oxford, Wednesday, Dec. 29: American Red Cross blood drive, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., American Legion Post 112, 169 King St.

Rumford area

Dixfield, Monday, Dec. 20: Preschool story time, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.

Mexico, Monday, Dec. 20: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Public Library, 134 Main St. FMI: 364-3281 or [email protected].

Rumford, Tuesday, Dec. 21: American Red Cross blood drive, 8:15 a.m. to 2 p.m., Mountain Valley High School, 799 Hancock St.

Mexico, Wednesday, Dec. 22: Lunch, 11:30 a.m., Town Hall. Free. Sponsored by Greater Rumford Area Ministers Pantry Service. Doors open at 10 a.m. FMI: Judy 364-7242.

Rumford, Wednesday, Dec. 22: Story time for ages 2-5, 10 a.m., Library Public Room, 56 Rumford Ave. FMI: 364-3661.Dixfield, Monday, Dec. 13: Preschool story time, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.

Rumford, Saturday, Dec. 25: Open house, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Rumford Baptist Church, 112 Washington St. All are welcome. FMI: 369-0703.

Dixfield, Monday, Dec. 27: Preschool storytime, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.

Rumford, Monday, Dec. 27: Preschool story hour, 10 a.m., Mexico Public Library, 134 Main St. FMI: 364-3281 or e-mail [email protected].

Rumford, Wednesday, Dec. 29: Preschool story hour, 10 a.m., Rumford Public Library, 56 Rumford Ave. Ages 2 to 5. FMI: 364-3661.

Rumford, Wednesday, Dec. 29: Free lunch, 11:30 a.m., Town Hall. All are welcome. Doors open at 10 a.m. Served by GRAMPS. FMI: 364-7242.

Lewiston area

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

Lewiston, Monday, Dec. 20: Holiday sing-along and story time, 6:15 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Free. Bring goodies to share. Tickets and FMI: 513-3133.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Dec. 21: Preschool storytime, 10:30 a.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 2 1/2 to 5. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Dec. 21: Kids clothes closet, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Dec. 21: Read to the dog, 4:30 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Lewiston/Auburn, Tuesday, Dec. 21: Candlelight vigil, 4:30-6 p.m., corner of Court and Turner Streets, Auburn. Sponsored by Lewiston Auburn Alliance for Services to the Homeless. FMI: 795-4077.

Auburn, Wednesday, Dec. 22: Teen movie: viewers’ choice, 3-4:30 p.m., Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.Lewiston, Thursday, Dec. 16: Kids clothes closet, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Auburn, Thursday, Dec. 23: Teen movie series presents “Stardust”, 2:45-5 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Free. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Thursday, Dec. 23: Kids clothes closet, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Lewiston, Saturday, Dec. 25: Christmas dinner, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Hope Haven Gospel Mission, 209 Lincoln St. Free. Delivery available for shut-ins. FMI: 783-6086.

Auburn, Monday, Dec. 27: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Auburn Mall, 550 Center St.

Lewiston, Monday, Dec. 27: All-ages storytime, 6 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Dec. 28: Preschool storytime, 10:30 a.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 2 1/2 to 5. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Dec. 28: Kids clothes closet, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Auburn, Wednesday, Dec. 29: Family movie, 1-3 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Free. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 3 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.