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

Naples, Tuesday, July 5: American Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Library, 940 Roosevelt Trail.

Otisfield, Tuesday, July 5: Food pantry, 10 a.m. to noon, Spurrs Corner Church, Rte. 121. FMI: 583-4780 or 627-4329.

Oxford, Tuesday, July 5: Concert by “The Bridgton Bavarian Band”, 6:30 p.m., Anderson-Staples American Legion Post 112, Route 121 and Skeetfield Road. Free. Rain or shine. FMI: 539-4102.

Denmark, Wednesday, July 6: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Town Hall, Rte. 117.

Norway, Wednesday, July 6: Pre-school story time, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Ages 2-6. FMI: 743-5308.

Paris, Wednesday, July 6: Make Alka-Seltzer rockets, any time from noon to 4 p.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or email [email protected].

Paris, Thursday, July 7: 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, July 8: Book sale, 4-7 p.m., Norway Grange Hall, Whitman St. Sponsored by Friends of Norway Library.

Norway, Friday, July 8: Story time for ages 0-2, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308.

Sumner, Friday, July 8: Campfire sing-along, 6:30 p.m., Congregational Church of East Sumner.

Sumner, Friday, July 8: Sing-along, 6:30-9 p.m., Congregational Church of East Sumner.

Sumner, Saturday, July 9: BBQ chicken and bean supper, 5:30 p.m., Congregational Church of East Sumner. Adults $7, children under 12 $3. FMI: 388-2263.

Norway, Saturday, July 9: Book sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Norway Grange Hall, Whitman St. Sponsored by Friends of Norway Library.

Norway, Saturday, July 9: Quilt and fiber art show, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Second Congregational Church, UCC, 205 Main St. Call to display a piece. FMI: 743-2290.

Paris, Saturday, July 9: Ice cream social and dance with caller Walt Bull, 7 p.m., Oxford Hills Middle School. $6. Non-dancers watch free. Hosted by Swingin’ Bears Square Dance Club. FMI: 782-4050.

Paris, Saturday, July 9: Dance, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church St. $5.

Sumner, Saturday, July 9: Public BBQ supper, 5:30 p.m., Congregational Church of East Sumner. Adults $7, children under 12 $3.

Otisfield, Sunday, July 10: Strawberry shortcakes, 2-5 p.m., Historical Society Town House, Bell Hill Road. $5. Tours.

West Paris, Sunday, July 10: Open house, 2-4 p.m., Finnish-American Heritage Center, 8 Maple St. All are welcome. Handicap-accessible.

Fryeburg, Monday, July 11: American Red Cross blood drive, 2-7 p.m., Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 857 Main St.

Otisfield, Monday, July 11: Food pantry, 5-7 p.m., Spurrs Corner Church, Rte. 121. FMI: 583-4780 or 627-4329.

Locke Mills, Tuesday, July 12: Barbecue chicken supper and dance, 5-9:30 p.m., American Legion Hall. $10, children $3. Doors open at 4 p.m. Music by Wally Jones Band.

Norway, Wednesday, July 13: Story time for ages 2-6, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308.

Paris, Wednesday, July 13: Silly Science Afternoons: Bubble Soap, any time 12-4 p.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

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.