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, Dec. 28: Family game night, 6 to 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 to 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.

Paris, Thursday, Dec. 30: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or e-mail [email protected].

Mechanic Falls, Friday, Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve dance, 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., American Legion Post 150. $10. Music by Dog Pile. FMI: 345-9587.

Paris, Friday, Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve dance and buffet, 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Legion Hall. $15, couple $30. Music by Jones Dance Band. Reservations and FMI: 743-7965.

Hartford, Saturday, Jan. 1: Clothing center, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Church Street, across from Community Church.

Paris, Tuesday, Jan. 4: Family game night, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or e-mail [email protected].

Norway, Wednesday, Jan. 5: 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, Jan. 6: Pre-school story time, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. Children up to age 5. FMI: 743-6994 or e-mail [email protected].

Norway, Friday, Jan. 7: 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, Firday, Jan. 7: Pres-school play group, 9:30 a.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. Ages 1-3. FMI: 743-6994 or e-mail [email protected].

Norway, Saturday, Jan. 8: Texas hold’em tournament, 1-5 p.m., Municipal Complex, 19 Danforth St. $55 entry fee. Doors open 11:30 a.m. FMI: 743-8679.

Paris, Saturday, Jan. 8: Public supper, 5 p.m., Fire Station, Western Ave. Adults, $8. Ages 4-12, $4. Ages 3 and under free. Sponsored by Paris Fire Department Auxiliary.

Paris, Saturday, Jan. 8: Roast turkey dinner, 5-6:30 p.m., Deering Memorial Methodist Church, Main and Church St. Adults, $8. Under 12, $3.50. Park behind library or town office.

Bridgton, Sunday, Jan. 9: American Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Shawnee Peak Ski Resort, 119 Mountain Rd.