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

Norway, Wednesday, Feb. 23: Pre-school story time, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Ages 2-6. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.

Paris, Thursday, Feb. 24: Pre-school story time, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. Infants up to age 5. FMI: 743-6994 or e-mail paris.public.library@msln.net.

Mechanic Falls, Friday, Feb. 25: Dance, with music by Cold Blue Steel, 8 p.m. to 12 a.m., The Silver Spur, Rte. 121. $10. FMI: 345-3211 or www.thesilverspurclub.com.

Norway, Friday, Feb. 25: Baby booster, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Infants up to age 2. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.

Otisfield, Friday, Feb. 25: Food pantry, 1-5 p.m., East Otisfield Free Baptist Church, Rayville Rd. FMI: 539-4619.

Paris, Friday, Feb. 25: Pre-school play group, 9:30 a.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. ages 1-3. FMI: 743-6994 or e-mail paris.public.library@msln.net.

Paris, Friday, Feb. 25: Roast pork supper, 5-6:30 p.m., First Congregational Church. Adults 48, children $4. Hosted by Men’s Club. Entertainment provided. Proceeds to church fuel fund.

Buckfield, Saturday, Feb. 26: Spaghetti supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Masonic Hall. Admission by donation. Benefits new septic system. FMI: 388-2576.

Harrison, Saturday, Feb. 26: Roast pork supper, 5-6:30 p.m., United Parish Church, Main Street. $8, 4-12 $4, under 4 free. Benefits Waterford World’s Fair.

Mechanic Falls, Saturday, Feb. 26: Oldies night dance with the Legends, 8 p.m. to 12 a.m., The Silver Spur, Rte. 121. $10. FMI: 345-3211 or www.thesilverspurclub.com.

Norway, Saturday, Feb. 26 and Sunday, Feb. 27: Farm fair, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Faire Share Commons, 445 Main St. FMI: 743-9044.

Norway, Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 26-27: Ice fishing derby, sunrise to sunset, all area lakes and ponds. Prizes. Register fish at Little Red School House on Norway Lake. Sponsored by Norway-Paris Fish & Game Association.

Paris, Saturday, Feb. 26: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church St. $5.

Paris, Saturday, Feb. 26: Yard sale, American Legion Post #72, Church St. FMI: 739-2236.

Paris, Tuesday, March 1: Family game night, 6-7:30 p.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or e-mail paris.public.library@msln.net.

Norway, Wednesday, March 2: Pre-school story time, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Ages 2-6. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.

Paris, Thursday, March 3: Story time for ages 0-5, 10 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or paris.public.library@msln.net.

Norway, Friday, March 4: 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, March 4: Play group for ages 1-3, 9:30 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or paris.public.library@msln.net

Fryeburg, Saturday, March 5: Snowibration snow sculpture contest, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Eastern Slope Regional Airport, off Route 113. Ages 6-18. FMI: 935-4711 or info@westernmaineaviation.com.

Hartford, Saturday, March 5: Clothing Center, 1-2:30 p.m., Church Street, across from Community Church.

Hebron, Saturday, March 5: Boiled ham dinner, 5-6:30 p.m., Community Baptist Church, Station Road. $7. FMI: 966-2663.

Paris, Saturday, March 5: Chinese auction, 1 p.m., Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School cafeteria. Doors open at 11 a.m. Bake sale, 50/50, grab bags, food. Benefits SAD 17 Head Custodians scholarship fund.

Paris, Saturday, March 5: Corned beef supper, 5 p.m., Paris Fire Station, Western Avenue. $8, 4-12 $4, under 4 free.

Sumner, Saturday, March 5: Ham supper, 5:30 p.m., Congregational Church. Donations. Raffles. FMI: Peggy 388-2074.

Casco, Monday, March 7: American Red Cross blood drive, 2-7 p.m., Village Church.