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

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 noon 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.

Bridgton, Sunday, July 3: Spaghetti feast, 5-7 p.m., Stevens Brook Elementary school, downtown Bridgton. Adults $8, ages 3-10 $4, under 3 free. Benefits Bridgton Public Library programs.

Otisfield, Monday, July 4: Parade, 10 a.m., Cutler’s field, south of Spurr’s Corner Fire Station, Rte. 121. Line up at 9 a.m. Water salute, music, and food to follow. FMI: 627-6950.

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 noon, 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 noon to 4 p.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or email [email protected].

Paris, Thursday, July 7: 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].

Norway, Friday, July 8: Book sale, 4-7 p.m., Norway Grange Hall, Whitman St. Sponsored by Friends of Norway Library.

Sumner, Friday, July 8: Campfire sing-along, 6:30 p.m., Congregational Church of East Sumner.

Norway, Saturday, July 9: Book sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Norway Grange Hall, Whitman St. Sponsored by Friends of Norway Library.

Norway, Saturday, July 9: Quilt and fiber art show, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Second Congregational Church, UCC, 205 Main St. Call to display a piece. FMI: 743-2290.

Paris, Saturday, July 9: Ice cream social and dance with caller Walt Bull, 7 p.m., Oxford Hills Middle School. $6. Non-dancers watch free. Hosted by Swingin’ Bears Square Dance Club. FMI: 782-4050.

Paris, Saturday, July 9: Dance, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church St. $5.

Sumner, Saturday, July 9: Public BBQ supper, 5:30 p.m., Congregational Church of East Sumner. Adults $7, children under 12 $3.