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

West Paris, Tuesday, April 26: Supper, 6:30 p.m., American Legion Ring McKeen Post #151, Meeting to follow at 7:30 p.m.

Mechanic Falls, Wednesday, April 27: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Vineyard Christian Fellowship, 90 Lewiston St.

Norway, Wednesday, April 27: 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, April 28: Story time for ages 0-5, 10 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Naples, Friday, April 29: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-5 p.m., Naples Library, 940 Roosevelt Trail.

Norway, Friday, April 29: 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.

Norway, Friday, April 29: Pasta dinner, 5-6:30 p.m., Guy E. Rowe School cafeteria. Donations benefit Norway Youth Baseball. Movie basket and baseball basket raffles.

South Paris, Friday, April 29: Green Mountain Donkeyball, 6:30 p.m., Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. $6 in advance, $7 at the door. FMI: 743-8914 ext. 9504.

South Paris, Friday, April 29: Pasta supper, 5-7 p.m., American Legion Hall, 12 Church St. $7, 12 and under $5. Raffles, 50/50 drawing. Benefits Relay For Life of Oxford Hills. FMI: Mac 373-3704 or [email protected].

Bethel, Saturday, April 30: Indoor yard sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., West Parish Congregational Church, UCC, Church St. Benefits the Smile Fund. FMI: Rev. Rickeman 824-0550.

Oxford, Saturday, April 30: Walk-a-Thon, 9 a.m. to noon, Oxford Fairgrounds. Sponsored by Oxford County 4-H Leaders Association. Donate and FMI: 539-2998, 743-1886 or 966-2626.

South Paris, Saturday, April 30: Family-style pancake supper, 5 p.m., Paris Fire Station, Western Ave. $3.50. $12 for 4-person family, $2 for each additional family member.

South Paris, Saturday, April 30: Dance, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church St. $5.

Hebron, Sunday, May 1: English “High Tea”, 4 p.m., Greenwood Mountain Inn. $10. Music and tour. Benefits Historical Society’s Building Fund. RSVP: 966-2177.

Paris, Monday, May 2: Story and activity, 4 p.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. Origami tulips for Mother’s Day cards. FMI: 743-6994.

Otisfield, Tuesday, May 3: Food pantry, 10 a.m. to noon, Spurrs Corner Church. FMI: 583-4780 or 627-4329.

Hiram, Wednesday, May 4: American Red Cross blood drive, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Sacopee Valley High School, 115 South Hiram Road.

Norway, Wednesday, May 4: Story time for ages 2-6, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.

Bethel, Thursday, May 5: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-5 p.m., Telstar High School, 284 Walkers Mills Road.

Paris, Thursday, May 5: Story time for ages 0-5, 10 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994.

Norway, Friday, May 6: Baby boosters, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Infants up to age 2. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.

Bethel, Saturday, May 7: Walk-4-Polio, 8-10 a.m., Davis Park. $5. FMI: 592-9614.

Buckfield, Saturday, May 7: Spaghetti supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Masonic Hall. Donations benefit Buckfield High School Project Graduation. FMI: Jerry 224-7623.

Fryeburg, Saturday, May 7: Walk-4-Polio, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church. $5. FMI: 240-1643.

Fryeburg, Saturday, May 7: Silent auction, 7 p.m., Natural Resource Building, Fryeburg Fairgrounds. View items 5-7 p.m. FMI: 935-2248.

Hartford, Saturday, May 7: Plant sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., J&O Irish Museum, Main St.

Paris, Saturday, May 7: Church supper, 5 p.m., First Baptist Church of Paris, top of Paris Hill. Adults $7, ages 12 and under $3.50.

Harrison, Sunday, May 8: Public breakfast, 8:30-10:30 a.m., VFW Post #9328, Waterford Rd.