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, March 9: Story time for ages 2-6, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.

Bryant Pond, Thursday, March 10: Guest speakers Randy and Brenda Malm, 2 p.m., Whitman Memorial Library, 28 Bethel Road. Free. Open to the public.

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

Mechanic Falls, Friday, March 11: Five local heavy metal bands, 8 p.m., American Legion Hall, 41 Elm St. $8.

Norway, Friday, March 11: Story time for ages 0-2, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308.

Paris, Friday, March 11: Pre-school play group, 9:30 a.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or e-mail [email protected].

Norway, Saturday, March 12: Texas hold’em tournament, 1-5 p.m., Norway Municipal Complex, 19 Danforth St. $55. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Limited to 48 participants. FMI: 743-8679.

Paris, Saturday, March 12: St. Patrick’s dinner and dance, 5 p.m., American Legion Hall, Church St. Dinner 5-6 p.m., adults $7, children under 12 $3, under 3 free. Dance 6:30 p.m., $5. Music by Jones Band. FMI: 743-6684.

Paris, Saturday, March 12: Square dancing, 7-10 p.m., Oxford Hills Middle School, 100 Pine St. $6. Nondancers welcome for free. Held by Swingin’ Bears Square Dance Club. FMI: 577-6893.

Paris, Saturday, March 12: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church St. $5. Lunch counter open.

Bridgton, Sunday, March 13: American Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Shawnee Peak Ski Resort, 119 Mountain Rd.

Harrison, Sunday, March 13: Public breakfast, 8:30-10:30 a.m., VFW Post #9328, Waterford Rd. Donations appreciated.

Paris, Monday, March 14: After school program, 4 p.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. All ages welcome. FMI:743-6994.

Paris, Tuesday, March 15: Family game night, 6-7:30 p.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Norway, Wednesday, March 16: Story time for ages 2-6, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308.

Paris, Thursday, March 17: 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].

Waterford, Thursday, March 17: Community supper, 6 p.m., Wilkins Community House, Plummer Hill Rd. Bring a dish to share. FMI: 583-6677.

Norway, Friday, March 18: Baby booster, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Infants up to age 2. FMI: 743-5308.

Paris, Friday, March 18: Pre-school play group, 9:30 a.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. Ages 1-3. FMI: 743-6994 or e-mail [email protected].

Paris, Friday, March 18: Chicken pie supper, 5-6 p.m., American Legion Hall. Adults $7, children under 12 $4. Followed by chinese auction at 6:30 p.m. Benefits Boy Scouts Troop 130 summer camp and activities. FMI: 212-4974.

West Paris, Friday, March 18: Community pot luck supper and game night, 5:30 p.m., First Universalist Church. Free. Bring a dish to share. You do not have to be a member of the church to attend.

Hartford, Saturday, March 19: Clothing Center, 1-2:30 p.m., Hartford Community Church, Church St.

Lovell, Saturday, March 19: Flea market and bake sale, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., United Church of Christ, Route 5. FMI: 925-3661.

Norway, Saturday, March 19: Full Mood Madness, 5 p.m., Trolley Restaurant, 237 Main St. Food, games, prizes. Benefits Relay For Life KeyBank Team.

Norway, Saturday, March 19: Bean supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Mason Hall, 9 Temple St. $7, under 12 $4.

Paris, Saturday, March 19: Harlem Superstars vs. Oxford Hills Dream Team, 7 p.m., Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. $7 in advance, $8 at the door. FMI: 890-2369.

Paris, Saturday, March 19: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church St. $5. Lunch counter open.

Paris, Saturday, March 19: Lasagna supper, 5 p.m., Fire Station. $8, 4-12 $4, under 4 free. Benefits Ganderia Middle School.

Bethel, Sunday, March 20: All-you-can-eat buffet, 7:30-11 a.m., Ordway Dining Hall, Gould Academy, Church St. Adults $8, children $3. Proceeds benefit Rotary Club projects and scholarships.

Waterford, Sunday, March 20: Maple sap collecting contest, 10 a.m., Fairgrounds. Breakfast starting at 8:30 a.m. Sponsored by Farmers Draft Horse Club. FMI: Ron 461-9898

Paris, Monday, March 21: After school program, 4 p.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. All ages welcome. Story, snacks. FMI: 743-6994.

Paris, Saturday, March 26: Yard sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., American Legion Post 72, Church Street. 50/50, lunch counter open.