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

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.

Oxford, Wednesday, Jan. 19: Open house, 6-7:30 p.m., School Age Child Care & Preschool Program, 89 Pleasant St. Refreshments, activities. FMI: Tracey 539-2406.

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.

Bethel, Saturday, Jan. 22 – Sunday, Jan. 30: Winter festival events. Complete listing online. FMI: www.bethelwinterfest.com.

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.

Oxford, Saturday, Jan. 22: Breakfast, 7-10 a.m., Community Center. $5, under 12 $3. Raffles. Benefits School Age Child Care & Preschool Program. FMI: 539-2406.

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.

Paris, Thursday, Jan. 27: 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].

Norway, Friday, Jan. 28: Story time for ages 0-2, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.

Otisfield, Friday, Jan. 28: Fourth Friday food pantry, 1-5 p.m., Free Baptist Church, Rayville Road. FMI: 539-4619.

Paris, Friday, Jan. 28: Preschool play group for ages 1-3, 9:30 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Paris, Friday, Jan. 28: Bean supper, 5-6:30 p.m., First Congregational Church. Adults $7, children under 12 $3. Proceeds go to Sammy, Nick, and Audrina. Sponsored by Ladies Circle.

Norway, Saturday, Jan. 29: Scrapbooking/crop fest, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., First Universalist Church. $10. Raffle, refreshments. Benefits Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School French class trip to Canada. FMI: Rita 739-0291 or Joanie 539-9969.

Paris, Saturday, Jan. 29: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. $5. Lunch counter open.