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 16: Pre-school story time, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. Infants up to age 5. FMI: 743-6994 or email [email protected].

Bridgton, Friday, June 17: American Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Hannaford Supermarket, 109 Portland Road.

Mechanic Falls, Friday, June 17: Spring festival, 3-8 p.m., Church of the Nazarene, 5 Oak St. Featuring a chili cook-off. Proceeds help send kids to summer camp. FMI: 890-0864 or 402-4629.

Naples, Friday, June 17: Barbecue, 5-8 p.m., The Umbrella Factory/Tony’s Foodland. $5. Proceeds benefit Lake Region Project Grad 2012. Bring a lawn chair.

Norway, Friday, June 17: Free dinner, 5-6:30 p.m., Second Congregational Church of Norway.

Norway, Friday, June 17: Story time for ages 0-2, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308.

Norway, Friday, June 17: Free dinner, 5-6:30 p.m., Second Congregational Church of Norway.

Bolsters Mills, Saturday, June 18: Chicken pie supper, 5 and 6 p.m., United Methodist Church. $8, under 12 $4. Reservations accepted Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. FMI: 583-9024.

Mechanic Falls, Saturday, June 18: Spring festival, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Church of the Nazarene, 5 Oak St. Proceeds help send kids to summer camp. FMI: 890-0864 or 402-4629.

Norway, Saturday, June 18: Public bean supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Masonic Hall, 9 Temple St. Adults $7, children under 12 $4.

Paris, Saturday, June 18: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. $5. Lunch counter open.

Waterford, Saturday, June 18: Indoor yard sale, 8 a.m. to noon, Plummer Hill Rd., next to the church.

Oxford, Sunday, June 19: Breakfast with Dad, 8-10:30 a.m., Oxford Community Center. Adults $5, children under 12 $3. Hosted by Oxford School Age Child Care & Preschool. FMI: 539-2406.

Oxford, Monday, June 20: Uptown Cruizahs Cruise Night, 6-8 p.m., Tractor Supply Co., Rte. 26. FMI: 890-0870.

Otisfield, Tuesday, June 21: Food pantry, 10 a.m. to noon, Spurrs Corner Church, Rte. 121. FMI: 583-4780 or 627-4329.

Norway, Wednesday, June 22: 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, June 22: Make glow-in-the-dark juice, any time from noon to 4 p.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or email [email protected].

Paris, Thursday, June 23: Pre-school story time, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. Infants up to age 5. FMI: 743-6994 or email [email protected].

Raymond, Thursday, June 23: American Red Cross blood drive, 2-7 p.m., Jordan Small School, 423 Webb Mills Rd.

Norway, Friday, June 24: 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, June 24: Food pantry, 1-5 p.m., East Otisfield Free Baptist Church, Rayville Rd. FMI: 539-4619.

Norway, Saturday and Sunday, June 25-26: Kitten shower, noon to 4 p.m., Responsible Pet Care, 132 Waterford Road. Door prizes, raffles, refreshments.

Paris, Saturday, June 25: Tag and bake sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., VFW Hall. Benefits Ladies Auxiliary. Tables available for rent. FMI: 743-2641.

Paris, Saturday, June 25: Dance, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church St. $5.

Paris, Saturday, June 25: Summer Salad Festival, 5-6:30 p.m., Deering Memorial Methodist Church, 39 Main St. Adults $8, children under 12 $4. Park behind library or Town Office.

West Minot, Sunday, June 26: Strawberry festival, 1-3 p.m., Grange hall, Routes 119 and 124. $4. FMI: 966-2913 or 345-3040.