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, 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 and Saturday, June 3-4: Yard sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thrifty Gift Shop parking lot, 659 Park St. Benefits food pantry. FMI: Peggy 357-7072.

Bethel, Saturday, June 4: Plant sale, 9-10 a.m., lawn beside Bethel Library, 5 Broad St. Rain or shine. FMI: 824-4767, 836-3421, or 824-2741.

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

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.

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.

Mechanic Falls, Saturday and Sunday, June 4-5: Horse Progress Days, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Harvest Hill Farms, Route 26. Free. Wagon rides, blacksmith demonstrations, petting barn. Sponsored by Maine Farmer’s Draft Horse, Mule and Pony Club. FMI: www.harvesthillfarms.com.

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

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.

Sumner, Saturday, June 4: Garage/food/plant sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sumner Fire Station, Rte. 219. Sponsored by Sumner Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary. FMI: 388-2081, 388-2904, or 388-2647.

Hebron, Saturday, June 4: Yard sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., McCafferty’s Green House, Townsend Rd. Held by East Hebron Extension Homemakers. Rain or shine. Supports community projects. FMI: 966-3076.

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

Norway, Wednesday, June 8: 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 9: Pre-school story time, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. Infants up to age 5. FMI: 743-6994 or email paris.public.library@msln.net.

Bryant Pond, Thursday, June 9: Guest speaker Joseph Boudreau, 2 p.m., Whitman Memorial Library, 28 Bethel Rd.

Oxford, Thursday, June 9: Scherenschnitte, Chinese folk art, 7-9 p.m., Oxford Congregational Church, King St. $6. FMI: 346-3511.

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

Locke Mills, Saturday, June 11: Attic treasures sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Union Church. Benefit of Ladies Circle.

Norway, Saturday, June 11: Yard sale, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Heywood Club, Crockett Ridge. Donations and FMI: 743-5150 or 743-8030.

Paris, Saturday, June 11: Dance, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. $5. Music by Jones Dance Band. Lunch counter open.

Harrison, Sunday, June 12: Buffet brunch, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Olde Mill Restaurant. $12.99, children $6.99. Benefits Waterford and Harrison fifth graders’ trip to Camp Kieve.

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