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

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.

Harrison, Saturday, June 25: Homemade pie sale, 8:30 a.m., parking lot behind Harrison Village Library, 4 Front St. $12 per pie. Baked by Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Ronald St. John Post 9328.

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.

Oxford, Monday, June 27: Pie auction, 6-8 p.m., Tractor Supply Co., Rte. 26. FMI: 890-0870.

Hebron, Tuesday, June 28: Frank Perham speaks on history of mining for minerals and gem stones, 7 p.m., Town Hall. Sponsored by Historical Society.

Norway, Wednesday, June 29: Pre-school story times, 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 29: Make paper airplanes, any time between 12 and 4 p.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or email [email protected].

Norway, Thursday, June 30: Concert by Bill Lake, 6 p.m., Norway Rehab. Open to the public. Bring lawn chairs.

Oxford, Thursday, June 30: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., American Legion Post 112, 169 King St.

Paris, Thursday, June 30: Story time for ages 0-5, 10 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994.

Hartford, Saturday, July 2: Clothing Center open, 9-11 a.m., across from Community Church, Church Street.

Locke Mills, Saturday, July 2: Strawberry festival, 7:30 a.m. until sold out, Locke Mills Union Church.

Paris, Saturday, July 2: Turkey supper and dance, supper 5-6 p.m., dance 6:30 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. Supper $7, dance $5. Music by Jones Dance Band.

Waterford, Monday, July 4: Indoor yard sale, 7-11 a.m., Wilkins Community House basement, Plummer Hill Road.

Waterford, Monday, July 4: Breakfast, 7:30-10 a.m., Wilkins Community House, Plummer Hill Road. $7, 5-10 $4, under 5 free.

Waterford, Monday, July 4: Breakfast, 7:30-10 a.m., Wilkins Community House, Plummer Hill Rd. Adults $7, ages 5-10 $4, under 5 free. Indoor yard sale downstairs 7-11 a.m. FMI: 583-4673.

Waterford, Monday, July 4: Book sale, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Waterford Library, Rte. 35/37. Hard covers $2, paperbacks $1. FMI: 583-2050.

Naples, Tuesday, July 5: American Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Library, 940 Roosevelt Trail.

Denmark, Wednesday, July 6: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Town Hall, Rte. 117.

Norway, Wednesday, July 6: Pre-school story time, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Ages 2-6. FMI: 743-5308.

Paris, Wednesday, July 6: Make Alka-Seltzer rockets, any time from 12-4 p.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or email [email protected].