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, Thursday, March 17: St. Patrick’s Day supper, 5-6:30 p.m., American Legion Hall. Adults $7, seniors $6, children under 8 $3. Hosted by American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post 150.

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.

Harrison, Saturday, March 19: Texas hold’em tournament, 1-6 p.m., Lions Club den, Main Street. $55. Limited seating. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Benefits the Jeff Worster family.

Harrison, Saturday, March 19: Bean and casserole supper, 5-6:30 p.m., United Parish Church, Main Street. $8, under 12 $4. Sponsored by Waterford’s World’s Fair.

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.

Mechanic Falls, Saturday, March 19: Open house, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Historical Society. Donations accepted.

Norway, Saturday, March 19: Full Moon 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.

Oxford, Saturday, March 19: Chinese auction, 10 a.m., Advent Christian Church, Route 26, by Wal-Mart. Drawing at 1 p.m. Refreshments, dollar table, 50/50. FMI: Peggy 357-7072.

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.

Paris, Saturday, March 19: “Relay For Life,” 1-2:15 p.m., Paris Elementary School, 4 Hathaway Rd. $10. Tutorial 1-1:15 p.m. Zumba 1:15-2:15 p.m. All proceeds benefit American Cancer Society. FMI: 966-3170.

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.

Buckfield, Tuesday, March 22: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-5 p.m., Buckfield High School, 160 Morrill St.

Paris, Tuesday, March 22: Family game night, 6-7:30 p.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or e-mail [email protected].

Norway, Wednesday, March 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.

Bethel, Thursday, March 24: “Teaching in Costa Rica” by Sarah Rackliffe, 4:30-6 p.m., Gould Academy’s McLaughlin Auditorium. Donations accepted. Refreshments. Sponsored by Western Mountains Senior College. FMI: Bonnie 381-7944.

Paris, Thursday, March 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 [email protected].

Norway, Friday, March 25: Story time for ages 0-2 years, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308.

Norway, Friday, March 25: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Mason Oxford Lodge 18, 9 Temple St.

Norway, Friday, March 25: Stations of the Cross and soup supper, 6 p.m., St. Catherine of Sienna Catholic Church, 23 Paris St. FMI: 674-2606.

Otisfield, Friday, March 25: Fourth Friday food pantry, 1-5 p.m., East Otisfield Free Baptist Church, Rayville Road. FMI: 539-4619.

Oxford, Friday, March 25: Spaghetti dinner, 5-7 p.m., Oxford Advent Christian Church, Main Street. $5, 12 and under $3, family of four $15. Sponsored by Melby’s Market and Eatery. Benefits Relay For Life of Oxford Hills.

Paris, Friday, March 25: Preschool play group for ages 1-3, 9:30 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994.

Buckfield, Saturday, March 26: Ticket auction, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Buckfield Jr./Sr. High School. Lunch available. Benefits Masonic Lodge’s building fund. FMI: Jerry 224-6723.

Buckfield, Saturday, March 26: Casserole supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Masonic Lodge. Donations. Benefits Masonic Lodge’s building fund.

Lovell, Saturday, March 26: Baked bean cook-off, 5 p.m., United Church of Christ. Entry fee $10; tasting by donation. Benefits Ronald Ashworth Memorial Campership fund.

Norway, Saturday, March 26: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. $5. Lunch counter open.

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

Paris, Saturday, March 26: Pet auditions, 10 a.m., Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. FMI: Cynthia 739-2350.

Norway, Sunday, March 27: Longaberger bingo, 12:30 p.m., Legion Hall, Main Street. $10 for 16 games. Raffles, refreshments. Doors open at 11 a.m. Benefits Responsible Pet Care. Advance tickets or FMI: 743-8679.

Paris, Monday, March 28: After school program, 4 p.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994.

Paris, Tuesday, March 29: Family game night, 6-7:30 p.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected], Tuesday, March 29: Family game night, 6-7:30 p.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].