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

Waterford, Wednesday, Aug. 3: Breakfast, 7:30-10 a.m., Wilkins Community House, foot of Plummer Hill Rd. Adults $7, ages 5-10 $4, under 5 free. Yard sale in the basement from 7-11 a.m. Benefits Building Improvement Funds for Wilkins House and Waterford Congregational Church.

Norway, Wednesday, Aug. 3: 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, Aug. 3: Build snap circuits, any time from noon to 4 p.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or email [email protected].

Casco, Thursday, Aug. 4: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Point Sebago, 261 Point Sebago Rd.

Livermore, Thursday, Aug. 4: Living history tour, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Washburn-Norlands Living History Center, 290 Norlands Rd. Adults $10, children under 12 $6. FMI: 897-4366 or www.norlands.org.

Paris, Thursday, Aug. 4: 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, Aug. 5: “Spirit Messages”, 6-8 p.m., Pinpoint of Light Spiritualist Camp, 25 Camp Road. $15. FMI: 743-2613 or 388-3436.

Norway, Friday, Aug. 5: Story time for ages 0-2, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308.

Norway, Friday, Aug. 5: Mini-shore dinner, 5-6:30 p.m., Second Congregational Church, 205 Main St. $15, hot dog meal $3.50. Takeout available. FMI: 743-2290.

Hartford, Saturday, Aug. 6: Clothing center open, 9-11 a.m., Church Street, across from Community Church.

Bethel, Saturday, Aug. 6: Auction, 7 p.m,. West Parish Congregational Church, Church Street. Preview 6:30 p.m. FMI: 890-8356 or www.bethelcongregationalchurch.org.

Locke Mills, Saturday, Aug. 6: Blueberry festival, 7:30-11 a.m. or until sold out, Locke Mills Union Church. FMI: 674-2259.

Norway, Saturday, Aug. 6: Yard sale, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Responsible Pet Care and Pawsibilities Thrift Shoppe, 132 Waterford Road. Tables $10. Rain date: Aug. 7. FMI: 743-8679.

Norway, Saturday, Aug. 6: Tractor racing, 10 a.m., Aubuchon Hardware, 138 Main St. Ages 3-5 and 6-8. Pre-registration required. FMI: 743-5072 or www.hardwarestore.com.

Paris, Saturday, Aug. 6: Church fair, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., South Paris Universalist Church, Pine St. Lunch served 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., $6-8.

Paris, Saturday, Aug. 6: Baked bean supper, 5 p.m., First Baptist Church of Paris. Adults $7, ages 12 and under $3.50. Ten percent of proceeds go to the Food Pantry.

Paris, Saturday, Aug. 6: Ham supper, 5-6 p.m., Legion Hall, Church St. $7. Followed by dance with Jones Dance Band 6:30-9:30 p.m. for $5.

Sumner, Saturday, Aug. 6: Fish and chips and chowder supper, 5:30 p.m., Congregational Church of East Sumner. Donations accepted to help work of the Church. FMI: 388-2074.

Waterford, Saturday, Aug. 6: World’s Fair dance, 8 p.m., Fairgrounds dance hall, Green Road. $10. Music by Monsta. FMI: 890-7669.

Oxford, Sunday, Aug. 7: Car show and Chinese auction, 7:30-11 a.m., New Balance Factory Store, Route 26. $5 per car. Music by Red Wing. Rain or shine. Sponsored by Uptown Cruizahs. FMI: 890-0870 or 743-8073.

West Paris, Sunday, Aug. 7: Open house, 2-4 p.m., Finnish-American Heritage Center, 8 Maple St. Handicapped-accessible.

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

Otisfield, Monday, Aug. 8: Business showcase and Neighborhood Networking Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Community Hall, Rte. 121. FMI: 539-2664.

Otisfield, Monday, Aug. 8: Food pantry, 5-7 p.m., Spurrs Corner Church, Rte. 121. FMI: 583-4780 or 627-4329.

Locke Mills, Tuesday, Aug. 9: Supper and dance, 5-9:30 p.m., American Legion Hall. $10, children $3. Doors open at 4 p.m. Music by Boulder Ridge.

Norway, Wednesday, Aug. 10: 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.

Bridgton, Wednesday, Aug. 10: Senior lunch, 12 p.m., Community Center, 15 Depot St. FMI: 647-3116.

Paris, Wednesday, Aug. 10: Make your own super ball, any time between noon and 4 p.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or email [email protected].

Paris, Thursday, Aug. 11: 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, Thursday, Aug. 11: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-7 p.m., Masonic Hall, Harrison Rd.

Lovell, Thursday, Aug. 11: “The Lazy Days of Summer” fair, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Lovell UCC, Route 5. Baked goods, produce, flowers, raffle.

Naples, Thursday, Aug. 11: “Love Them Enough To Tell Them” concert cruise, 7:30-9 p.m., Songo River Queen II. $13 before Aug. 1, $15 Aug. 1-11, $17 at the gate. All tickets are buy one, get one free. Boarding begins at 7 p.m. FMI: 743-6982 or www.wix.com/theblacksmiths04/concertcruise.

Albany, Friday, Aug. 12: Vintage aprons lunch and presentation, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Town House. Adults $5, children under 12 $2. Call for reservations. FMI: 824-2305.

Hartford, Friday, Aug. 12: “Trance Mediumship – Conversations with Spirit”, 6-8 p.m., Pinpoint of Light Spiritualist Camp, 25 Camp Road. $15. FMI: 743-2613 or 388-3436.

Norway, Friday, Aug. 12: Story time for ages 0-2, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308.

Canton, Saturday, Aug. 13: Chicken pie supper and ticket auction, 4-6:30 p.m., Canton Municipal Building. Adults $7, children $4. Auction viewing starts at 4 p.m. Supper starts at 5 p.m. Benefits Canton Extension Homemakers Scholarship Fund. FMI: 597-2694 or 597-2823.

Hartford, Saturday, Aug. 13: “Mediums Day,” 1-5 p.m., Pinpoint of Light Spiritualist Camp, 25 Camp Road. $15 for 15-minute reading. FMI: 743-2613 or 388-3436.

Paris, Saturday, Aug. 13: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. $5. Lunch counter open.

West Paris, Sunday, Aug. 14: Open house, 2-4 p.m., Finnish-American Heritage Center, 8 Maple St. Air conditioned, handicapped-accessible.

Oxford, Monday, Aug. 15: Uptown Cruizahs Cruise Night, 6-8 p.m., Tractor Supply Co., Rte. 26. Weather permitting. FMI: 890-0870.

Paris, Monday, Aug. 15: American Red Cross blood drive, 12:30-6:30 p.m., Oxford Hills High School, 256 Main St.