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, 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.

Sumner, Saturday, Jan. 8: “What If?” movie showing, Congregational Church of East Sumner. FMI: 388-2263.

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

Fryeburg, Monday, Jan. 10: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-7 p.m., Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 857 Main St.

Paris, Tuesday, Jan. 11: Family game night, 6-7:30 p.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or e-mail [email protected].

Norway, Wednesday, Jan. 12: 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. 13: Pre-school story time, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. Infants up to age 5. FMI: 743-6994 or e-mail [email protected].

Sumner, Saturday, Jan. 15: Service to celebrate freedom, 6:30 p.m., Congregational Church of East Sumner. FMI: 388-2263.