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

Bethel, Wednesday, July 6: International concert pianists recital, 7:30 p.m., Gould Academy, Trustees Auditorium. Free. Seating limited. FMI: www.facebook.com/GouldAcademyAlumni.

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].

Bethel, Friday, July 8: International concert pianists recital, 7:30 p.m., Gould Academy, Trustees Auditorium. Free. Seating limited. FMI: www.facebook.com/GouldAcademyAlumni.

Norway, Friday, July 8: Arts Festival street dance, 7-10 p.m., behind Fare Share Co-op. Live music, food. Rain location: OHCHS Forum. Free. FMI: www.norwayartsfestival.org.

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.

Bethel, Saturday, July 9: International concert pianists recital, 7:30 p.m., Gould Academy, Trustees Auditorium. Free. Seating limited. FMI: www.facebook.com/GouldAcademyAlumni.

Buckfield, Saturday, July 9: Strawberry festival, 10 a.m., American Legion No. 58 Post and Auxiliary, Maurice Street. Yard, plant and food sale.

Fryeburg, Saturday, July 9: Aviation Day, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Eastern Slopes Regional Airport. 15-minute ride $15. Information, raffles. Rain date: July 10. FMI: 935-4711.

Norway, Saturday, July 9: Sidewalk art show, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Main Street. FMI: www.norwayartsfestival.org.

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

Waterford, Saturday, July 9: World’s Fair dance, 8 p.m., Fairgrounds dance hall. $10. Music by Road Kingz.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.

Norway, Monday, July 11: Tours of Ordway Grove and Deerwood Gardens, 10 a.m., Ordway Grove, 32 Pleasant St. Bring lunch. Visitors welcome. Sponsored by Twin Town Nature Club. FMI: John 539-2902.

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

Oxford, Monday, July 11: Uptown Cruizahs Cruise Night, 6-8 p.m., Tractor Supply Co., Route 26. Weather permitting. Music, food. FMI: Les 890-0870.

Bethel, Tuesday, July 12: International concert pianists recital, 7:30 p.m., Gould Academy, Trustees Auditorium. Free. Seating limited. FMI: www.facebook.com/GouldAcademyAlumni.

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.

Bethel, Wednesday, July 13: International concert pianists recital, 7:30 p.m., Gould Academy, Trustees Auditorium. Free. Seating limited. FMI: www.facebook.com/GouldAcademyAlumni.

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 noon to 4 p.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Paris, Thursday, July 14: Story time for ages 0-5, 10 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Bethel, Friday, July 15: International concert pianists recital, 7:30 p.m., Gould Academy, Trustees Auditorium. Free. Seating limited. FMI: www.facebook.com/GouldAcademyAlumni.

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.

Norway, Friday, July 15: Story time for ages 0-2, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308.

Paris, Friday, July 15: Chicken pie supper, 5 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. $7, 12 and under $3.50. Benefits George Brown. FMI: 743-5723.

Bethel, Saturday, July 16: International concert pianists recital, 7:30 p.m., Gould Academy, Trustees Auditorium. Free. Seating limited. FMI: www.facebook.com/GouldAcademyAlumni.

Hartford, Saturday, July 16: Clothing Center, 9-11 a.m., Church Street, across from Community Church.

Raymond, Saturday, July 16: American Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Aubuchon Hardware, 1243 Roosevelt Trail.

Paris, Saturday, July 16: Indoor/outdoor lawn sale, 8 a.m. to noon, Trinity Lutheran Church, 34 Buckfield Road. Rain or shine. Christmas in July sale. Refreshments.

Paris, Saturday, July 16: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. $5. Lunch counter open. FMI: 743-5723.

Waterford, Saturday, July 16: World’s Fair dance, 8 p.m., Fairgrounds dance hall. $10. Music by The After Burner.

West Paris, Sunday, July 17: Open house, 2-4 p.m., Finnish-American Heritage Center, 8 Maple St. Air conditioned, handicapped accessible.

Oxford, Monday, July 18: Uptown Cruizahs Cruise Night, 6-8 p.m., Tractor Supply Co., Route 26. Weather permitting. Music, food. FMI: Les 890-0870.

Bethel, Tuesday, July 19: International concert pianists recital, 7:30 p.m., Gould Academy, Trustees Auditorium. Free. Seating limited. FMI: www.facebook.com/GouldAcademyAlumni.