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

Paris, Thursday, May 26: Story time for ages 0-5, 10 a.m., Public Library, 47 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 of paris.public.library@msln.net.

Norway, Friday, May 27: 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.

Otisfield, Friday, May 27: Food pantry, 1-5 p.m., East Otisfield Free Baptist Church, Rayville Rd. FMI: 539-4619.

Paris, Friday through Monday, May 27-30: Lilac festival, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., McLaughlin Garden, 97 Main St. Talks, walks, demos, baked goods. FMI: 743-8820.

West Paris, Saturday, May 28: Spring sale and flea market, 8:30 a.m., West Paris Grange Hall, Church St. Call to rent a table. FMI: 674-3241.

Canton, Saturday, May 28: Plant sale, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Canton Heritage Park. Plant donations welcome. FMI: 597-2168.

Bryant Pond, Saturday, May 28: Yankee pot roast supper, 5-7:30 p.m., Masonic Building, Main St. Adults $7, children under 5 $3.

West Paris, Saturday, May 28: Spring sale, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Grange Hall. Call to rent a table. FMI: 674-3041.

Canton, Sunday, May 29: Plant sale, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Canton Heritage Park. Plant donations welcome. FMI: 597-2168.

Stoneham, Sunday, May 29, Memorial Day breakfast, 7-10 a.m., Stoneham Rescue, Buttershill Road. $5, under 10 $2.50.

Norway, Wednesday, June 1: 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, Thursday, June 2: Story time for ages 0-5, 10 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or paris.public.library@msln.net.

Hebron, Friday, June 3: Country Music Jamboree, 7-11 p.m., Hebron Pines Campground, Route 124. $7 day pass. FMI: Lorri 966-2771.

Norway, Friday, June 3: Ham and bean supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Second Congregational Church, 205 Main St. $8, under 10 $3.50. Take out available. FMI: 743-2290.

Norway, Friday, June 3: Story time for ages 0-2, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308.

Paris, Friday, June 3: Yard sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thrifty Gift Shop parking lot, 659 Park St. Supports the food pantry. Rain date June 10.

Canton, Saturday, June 4: National Trails Clean Up Day, 9 a.m., Heritage Park. Lunch at noon. Bring tools. FMI: 597-2168.

Hebron, Saturday, June 4: Country music jamboree, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., Hebron Pines Campground, Rte. 124. Day pass $7. Bean or chop suey dinner $6. FMI: 966-2771.

East Sumner, Saturday, June 4: Potluck dinner, 5:30 p.m., Congregational Church of East Sumner. Bring a dish to share or a donation for the church. FMI: 388-2667.

Norway, Saturday, June 4: Plant sale, 9 a.m. to noon, Town Hall/Fire Station. Benefits Responsible Pet Care.

Paris, Saturday, June 4: Yard sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thrifty Gift Shop parking lot, 659 Park St. Supports the food pantry. Rain date June 11.

Paris, Saturday, June 4: Turkey supper and dance, 5 p.m., Legion Hall, Church St. Supper $7, dance $5. Dance starts at 6:30 p.m.

Sumner, Saturday, June 4: Potluck supper, 5:30 p.m., Congregational Church. Donations. FMI: Cyndy 388-2667.

West Paris, Saturday, June 4: Rhubarb festival, 9 a.m. to noon, First Universalist Church, Main Street. Craft sale, white elephant tables.