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

Bethel, Friday, Jan. 14: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Sunday River Southridge, 10 Peaks Lodge.

Norway, Friday, Jan. 14: 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, Jan. 14″ Preschool play group, 9:30 a.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. Ages 1-3. FMI: 743-6994 or e-mail [email protected].

Hartford, Saturday, Jan. 15: The Clothing Center, 1-2:30 p.m., Church St., opposite Hartford Community Church.

Norway, Saturday, Jan. 15: Ham supper, 5-6 p.m., Fire Station. $7, 6-11 $3, under 6 free. Sponsored by Firemen’s Relief Association.

Paris, Saturday, Jan. 15: Jones Dance Band performance, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church St. $5.

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

Paris, Monday, Jan. 17: Winter picnic, 12 p.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square.

Paris, Tuesday, Jan. 18: Family game night, 6-7:30 p.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or e-mail [email protected].

Mechanic Falls, Wednesday, Jan. 19: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Vineyard Christian Fellowship, 90 Lewiston St.

Norway, Wednesday, Jan. 19: Pre-school story time, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308.

Paris, Thursday, Jan. 20: Preschool story time for ages 0-5, 10 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Waterford, Thursday, Jan. 20: Pot luck supper, 6 p.m., Wilkins Community House, Plummer Hill Road. Bring a dish to share. FMI: 583-6677.

Norway, Friday, Jan. 21: Story time for ages 0-2, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.

Paris, Friday, Jan. 21: 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, Jan. 21: Pot luck supper, 5:30 p.m., First Universalist Church, Main Street. Bring a dish to share. All welcome.

Bridgton, Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 22-23: Mushers Bowl Winter Carnival, throughout the weekend, various locations. Buttons $3. Sponsored by Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce. FMI: 647-3724 or www.mainelakesmushersbowl.com.

Harrison, Saturday, Jan. 22: Texas hold’em tournament, 1-6 p.m., Lion’s Club Den, Main Street. $55 entry fee. Limited seating. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Refreshments.

Paris, Saturday, Jan. 22: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. $5. Lunch counter open.

Paris, Tuesday, Jan. 25: 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. 26: Story time for ages 2-6, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.