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
Bethel, Thursday, May 5: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 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.
Norway, Friday, May 6: Cinco De Mayo celebration, 5-6:30 p.m., Second Congregational Church, UCC, 205 Main St. $8. Take-out available. FMI: 743-2290.
Bethel, Saturday, May 7: Walk A Rotary Mile” to end polio, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Davis Park, Rte. 26. Registration 7-8 a.m. 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.
Buckfield, Saturday, May 7: Breakfast, 7-9 a.m., John D. Long Post #58 American Legion. $5, under 12 $3. 50/50 raffle.
Fryeburg, Saturday, May 7: Silent auction, 7 p.m., Natural Resource Building, Fryeburg Fairgrounds. View items 5-7 p.m. FMI: 935-2248.
Fryeburg, Saturday, May 7: “Walk A Rotary Mile” to end polio, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Elizabeth Ann Steton Church. Registration 9-10 a.m. FMI: 240-1643.
Hartford, Saturday, May 7: Plant sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., J&O Irish Museum, Main St.
Mechanic Falls, Saturday, May 7: Roast beef community supper, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Historical Society, 64 Elm St. Adults $7, ages 12 and under $5. FMI: 345-3134.
Oxford, Saturday, May 7: Mothers Day plant and perennial sale, 7-11 a.m., Terre Porter’s Parking Lot, next to Rite Aid. Proceeds support His Place Teen Center. FMI: 539-2372 or 583-2534.
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.
Paris, Saturday, May 7: Roast turkey dinner, 5-6:30 p.m., Deering Memorial Methodist Church, Main and Church streets, South Paris. Adults $8, children under 12 $4.
Sumner, Saturday, May 7: Chicken pie dinner, 5:30 p.m., Congregational Church of East Sumner. Donations will benefit church works. FMI: 388-2263.
Harrison, Sunday, May 8: Public breakfast, 8:30-10:30 a.m., VFW Post #9328, Waterford Rd.
West Paris, Sunday, May 8: Junior and senior youth groups, 6 p.m., West Paris Baptist Church.
Paris, Monday, May 9: Craft a Japanese carp kite, 4 p.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. All ages welcome. FMI: 743-6994.
Otisfield, Monday, May 9: Food pantry, 5-7 p.m., Spurrs Corner Church, Rte. 121. FMI: 583-4780 or 627-4329.
Locke Mills, Tuesday, May 10: Meatloaf supper and dance, 5-9:30 p.m., American Legion Hall. $10, children $3. Music by the Jones Band. Doors open at 4 p.m.
Norway, Wednesday, May 11: 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, Wednesday, May 11: “Night of Theatre”, 6:30 p.m., Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School auditorium. Performed by OHCHS Drama Club. Doors open at 6:15 p.m.
Bethel, Thursday through Saturday, May 12-14: “Beauty and the Beast”, 7 p.m., Helen C. Berry Auditorium, Telstar High School, Route 26. Donations. FMI: 824-2136.
Bryant Pond, Thursday, May 12: “The Spirit of Songo” by Norma Salway, 2 p.m., Whitman Memorial Library. Free. Refreshments.
Paris, Thursday, May 12: 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, May 13: 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.
Canton, Saturday, May 14: Park clean up, 9 a.m., Heritage Park. Bring tools. FMI: Thomas Adley 597-2168.
Paris, Saturday, May 14: Spring sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Deering Memorial United Methodist Church.
Hebron, Saturday, May 14: Italian Feast, 5-6:30 p.m., Hebron Community Baptist Church, Hebron Station Rd. Adults $7, ages 6-12 $3.50, under 6 free. Benefits Little Field Home in Malawi, Africa.
Sumner, Saturday, May 14: Plant/bake/yard sale, 9 a.m. to noon, Congregational Church of East Sumner.
Sumner, Saturday, May 14: Free community movie, 6:30 p.m., Congregational Church of East Sumner.
Paris, Saturday, May 14: Swingin’ Bears Square Dance Club dance, 7-10 p.m., Oxford Hills Middle School, Pine St. $6. Non-dancer can watch for free. FMI: 577-6894 or 782-4050.
West Paris, Saturday, May 14: Public buffet supper, 5 p.m., Finnish American Heritage Center, 8 Maple St. Adults $7, children $3.50.
Mechanic Falls, Sunday, May 15: Zumbathon, noon to 4 p.m., The Silver Spur, 272 Lewiston St. $35. FMI: email zumba4me@oxfordnetworks.net.
Fryeburg, Monday, May 16: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Gibson Recreation Center, 745 Main St.
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