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, 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.

Mechanic Falls, Friday, Aug. 12: Teen night: movie and refreshments, 5 p.m., Church of the Nazarene, 5 Oak St. Free. Ages 12 and up. FMI: Crystal 402-4629.

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

Bridgton, Saturday, Aug. 13: Bluegrass concert and jam sessions, 4-8 p.m., Narramissic homestead, off Route 107. $12, 12 and under $2, toddlers free. FMI: 647-2382.

Bridgton, Saturday, Aug. 13: Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3-6 p.m., St. Joseph’s Church, 225 South High St. Raffles.

Buckfield, Saturday, Aug. 13: Yard sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Masonic Hall. Benefits Operation Santa Claus.

Norway, Saturday, Aug. 13: Public chicken pie supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Heywood Club, Crockett Ridge. Adults $7, children under 5 $3.

Oxford, Saturday, Aug. 13: Quilt show, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Center Meeting House. Suggested donation $5. Sponsored by Oxford Historical Society with assistance from Oxford Mill End Store. FMI: 539-2616.

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, Saturday, Aug. 13: Yard sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., across from the library on Main St. Benefits the Historical Society. FMI: 674-2507.

Bridgton, Sunday, Aug. 14: Bazaar, 9 a.m. to noon, St. Joseph’s Church, 225 South High St. Raffles.

Paris, Sunday, Aug. 14: Annual Police vs. Firefighters softball game, 4 p.m., Gouin Field. $3, under 12 free. Dunk tank, 50/50, snack shack.

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.

North Waterford, Tuesday, Aug. 16: Bean and casserole supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Congregational Church, Five Kezars Road, off Routes 35 and 37.

Otisfield, Tuesday, Aug. 16: Food pantry, 10 a.m. to noon, Spurrs Corner Church, Route 121. FMI: 583-4780 or 627-4329.

Oxford, Tuesday, Aug. 16: Concert by The Record Family Band, 6:30 p.m., American Legion Anderson-Staples Post 112, Route 121 and Skeetfield Road. Free. FMI: 539-4102.

Lovell, Wednesday, Aug. 17: American Red Cross blood drive, 2-7 p.m., Firehouse, 3880 Hatch Rd.

Norway, Wednesday, Aug. 17: 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. 17: Virtual dissections, anytime between noon and 4 p.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or email [email protected].

Waterford, Wednesday, Aug. 17: 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: 583-2509.

Paris, Thursday, Aug. 18: 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, Aug. 19: 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.

Hebron, Friday, Aug. 19 – Saturday, Aug. 20: Rod Run, Hebron Pines, Rte. 124. Presented by Downeast Streetrods. FMI: Downeaststreetrodclub.com or call 784-4435, 786-4795, or 772-6643.

Paris, Friday, Aug. 19: Public roast pork supper, 5-6 p.m., Legion Hall, Church St. Adults $7, ages 12 and under $3.

Hartford, Saturday, Aug. 20: Hartford Community Church Clothing Center, 9-11 a.m., Church St., opposite the Church.

Hartford, Saturday, Aug. 20: “Integrative Medicine for Animals”, 6:30-8 p.m., Pinpoint of Light Spiritualist Camp, 25 Camp Rd. $25. FMI: 743-2613 or 388-3436.

Paris, Saturday, Aug. 20: Dance, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church St. $5. Lunch counter open.

Waterford, Saturday, Aug. 20: Dance with music by The Rockin Roadrunners, 8 p.m., Waterford World’s Fair. $10. FMI: 890-7669

Minot, Sunday, Aug. 21: Turkey dinner, 4:30-6:30 p.m., West Minot Grange hall. $8, under 12 $4. Benefits Hebron Historical Society Building Fund.

Oxford, Monday, Aug. 22: Uptown Cruizahs Cruise Night, 6-8 p.m., Tractor Supply Co., Route 26. Weather permitting. FMI: Les 890-0870.