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

Buckfield, Tuesday, March 22: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 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.

Norway, Friday, March 25: Memorial blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Masonic Lodge, 9 Temple St. FMI: 539-4243.

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.

Waterford, Saturday, March 26: Maple syrup breakfast, 8 a.m., North Waterford Congregational Church. Proceeds benefit the church.

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].

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

Bridgton, Thursday, March 31: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Bridgton Academy, 11 Academy Lane.

Paris, Thursday, March 31: 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].

Mechanic Falls, Saturday, April 2: Cabin fever – sports style, 7 p.m. to 12 a.m., Silver Spur Dance Club. $10. Sports themed attire recommended. Hosted by OH Chamber of Commerce. FMI: 743-2281.