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

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.

Bolsters Mills, Saturday, Aug. 20: Chicken pie supper, 5 p.m. and 6 p.m., Bolsters Mills United Methodist Church. Adults $8, children under 12 $4. Handicap accessible. Call to reserve between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. the day of the supper. Do not leave a message. FMI: 583-9024.

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.

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.

Harrison, Saturday, Aug. 27: Homemade pie sale, 8:30 a.m., parking lot beside Harrison Village Library. $12 each. Made by Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW Ronald St. John Post 9328.

Locke Mills, Saturday, Aug. 27: Yard and food sale, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Locke Mills Union Church. FMI: 674-2259.

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.

Waterford, Saturday, Aug. 27: Dance with The Rockin Road Runners, 8 p.m. to 12 a.m., Waterford World’s Fairgrounds. $10. Rescheduled from Aug. 20.

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.

Oxford, Monday, Aug. 29: Uptown Cruizahs Cruise Night, 6-8 p.m., Tractor Supply Co., Rte. 26. Weather permitting. FMI: 890-0870.