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

Bethel, Friday, July 15: International concert pianists recital, 7:30 p.m., Gould Academy, Trustees Auditorium. Free. Seating limited. FMI: www.facebook.com/GouldAcademyAlumni.

Hartford, Friday, July 15: Native American music by The White Owl Duo, 6:30 p.m., Town Hall, 1186 Main St., Route 140. $8, couple $15, children $5. Doors open at 5:30. Sponsored by The Pinpoint of Light Spiritualist Camp. FMI: 743-2613 or 388-3436.

Norway, Friday, July 15: Story time for ages 0-2, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308.

Paris, Friday, July 15: Chicken pie supper, 5 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. $7, 12 and under $3.50. Benefits George Brown. FMI: 743-5723.

Bethel, Saturday, July 16: International concert pianists recital, 7:30 p.m., Gould Academy, Trustees Auditorium. Free. Seating limited. FMI: www.facebook.com/GouldAcademyAlumni.

Bolsters Mills, Saturday, July 16: Chicken pie supper, 5 p.m., United Methodist Church. Adults $8, children under 12 $4. Second seating at 6 p.m., third seating at 7 p.m. Call for reservations. Benefits Hope and Pastor Walter Brown. FMI: 583-9024.

Bridgton, Saturday, July 16: Summer yard sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot St. Rent a space for $10. FMI: 647-3116.

Hartford, Saturday, July 16: Clothing Center, 9-11 a.m., Church Street, across from Community Church.

Hartford, Saturday, July 16: “Learning New Ways of Making Deeper Spiritual Connection,” 3-5 p.m., Pinpoint of Light Spiritualist Camp, 25 Camp Rd. $15. Adults only. FMI: 743-2613 or 388-3436.

Otisfield, Saturday, July 16: Flamingos & Fleas scholarship sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Community Hall, off Rte. 121. Benefits scholarship fund of East Otisfield Free Baptist Church. FMI: 539-4619.

Paris, Saturday, July 16: Pie sale, 9 a.m. until sold out, Paris Hill. All flavors. Homemade by the Ladies of Deering Memorial United Methodist Church.

Raymond, Saturday, July 16: American Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Aubuchon Hardware, 1243 Roosevelt Trail.

Paris, Saturday, July 16: Indoor/outdoor lawn sale, 8 a.m. to noon, Trinity Lutheran Church, 34 Buckfield Road. Rain or shine. Christmas in July sale. Refreshments.

Paris, Saturday, July 16: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. $5. Lunch counter open. FMI: 743-5723.

Paris, Saturday, July 16: Founder’s Day celebration, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., on the Green on Paris Hill. FMI: 743-2980 or www.hamlin.lib.me.us.

Waterford, Saturday, July 16: World’s Fair dance, 8 p.m., Fairgrounds dance hall. $10. Music by The After Burner.

Harrison, Sunday, July 17: Public breakfast, 8:30-10:30 a.m., Ronald G. St. John VFW Post 9328, Waterford Rd. Donations requested.

Oxford, Sunday, July 17: Barry Lowe concert, 6:30 p.m., Hosanna Church, 109 Schoolhouse Rd.

West Paris, Sunday, July 17: Open house, 2-4 p.m., Finnish-American Heritage Center, 8 Maple St. Air conditioned, handicapped accessible.

Oxford, Monday, July 18: Uptown Cruizahs Cruise Night, 6-8 p.m., Tractor Supply Co., Route 26. Weather permitting. Music, food. FMI: Les 890-0870.

Bethel, Tuesday, July 19: International concert pianists recital, 7:30 p.m., Gould Academy, Trustees Auditorium. Free. Seating limited. FMI: www.facebook.com/GouldAcademyAlumni.

Bridgton, Tuesday, July 19: Cribbage, 1 p.m., Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot St. FMI: 647-3116.

Mechanic Falls, Tuesday, July 19: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Town Hall, 108 Lewiston St.

Otisfield, Tuesday, July 19: Food pantry, 10 a.m. to noon, Spurrs Corner Church, Rte. 121. FMI: 583-4780 or 627-4329.

Oxford, Tuesday, July 19: Concert by “Jones Dance Band”, 6:30 p.m., Anderson-Staples Post 112. Free. Rain or shine. FMI: 539-4102.

Waterford, Tuesday, July 19: Public supper, 5-6:30 p.m., North Waterford Congregational Church, Five Kezars Rd.

Waterford, Wednesday, July 20: Summer breakfast, 7:30-10 a.m., Wilkins Community House, foot of Plummer Hill Rd. Adults $7, ages 5-10 $4, under 5 free. Benefits Building Improvement Fund. FMI: 583-2509.

Waterford, Wednesday, July 20: Indoor yard sale, 7-11 a.m., Wilkins Community House basment, foot of Plummer Hill Rd. Benefits Building Improvement Fund.

Norway, Wednesday, July 20: 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.

Sumner, Wednesday, July 20: Luncheon, noon, Congregational Church of East Sumner. All are welcome.

Paris, Wednesday, July 20: Make a marshmallow blow gun, anytime between noon to and 4 p.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or email [email protected].

Bridgton, Thursday, July 21: Community kettle barbecue, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Community Center, 15 Depot St. Funded by United Way of greater Portland. FMI: 647-3116.

Harrison, Thursday, July 21: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., United Parish Congregational Church, 77 Main St.

Paris, Thursday, July 21: 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].

Hartford, Friday, July 22: “Spirit Messages”, 6-8 p.m., Pinpoint of Light Spiritualist Camp, 25 Camp Road. $15 donation. FMI: 743-2613 or 388-3436.

Norway, Friday, July 22: Story time for ages 0-2, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308.

Otisfield, Friday, July 22: Fourth Friday food pantry, 1-5 p.m., Free Baptist Church, Rayville Road. FMI: 539-4619.

Fryeburg, Saturday, July 23: Western Maine Barbecue Festival, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Fairgrounds, Route 5. $5, under 10 free. FMI: 647-4449 or WesternMaineBBQFestival.com.

Fryeburg, Saturday, July 23: Harrison Lions Club car show, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Fairgrounds, Route 5. $5 entry fee. Rain or shine. FMI: 693-4051.

Hartford, Saturday, July 23: “Shamanism: A Spiritual Tool”, 12-30-4:30 p.m., Pinpoint of Light Spiritualist Camp, 25 Camp Road. $25 donation. FMI: 743-2613 or 388-3436.

Norway, Saturday, July 23: Public bean supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Masonic Hall, 9 Temple St. Adults $7, children under 12 $4.

Paris, Saturday, July 23: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. $5. Lunch counter open.

Fryeburg, Sunday, July 24: Western Maine Barbecue Festival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Fairgrounds, Route 5. $5, under 10 free. FMI: 647-4449 or WesternMaineBBQFestival.com.

West Paris, Sunday, July 24: Open house, 2-4 p.m., Finnish-American Heritage Center, 8 Maple St.

Oxford, Monday, July 25: Uptown Cruizahs Cruise Night, 6-8 p.m., Tractor Supply Co., Rte. 26. Weather permitting. FMI: 890-0870.