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

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.

Norway, Wednesday, Aug. 24: Story time for ages 2-6, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308.

West Paris, Wednesday, Aug. 24: Ceramic painting, 1 p.m., First Universalist Church. Free. Supplies provided, refreshments.

Paris, Thursday, Aug. 25: 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. 26: Story time for ages 0-2, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308.

Otisfield, Friday, Aug. 26: Food pantry, 1-5 p.m., Free Baptist Church, Rayville Road. FMI: 539-4619.

Norway, Saturday, Aug. 27: Yard sale, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Second Congregational Church. Coffee and donuts 6:30 a.m.

Norway, Saturday, Aug. 27: Yard sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church, 35 Paris St. Specials after 1 p.m.

Oxford, Saturday, Aug. 27: Italian fest, 5-6 p.m., Congregational Church.

Paris, Saturday, Aug. 27: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. $5.

Oxford, Sunday, Aug. 28: Fall Shoot, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Lake Thompson Fish and Game range, Paine Road. Public welcome. FMI: 539-4407 or 539-2322.

West Paris, Sunday, Aug. 28: Open house, 2-4 p.m., Finnish-American Heritage Center, 8 Maple St.