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

Waterford, Wednesday, July 20: Summer breakfast, 7:30-10 a.m., Wilkins Community House, foot of Plummer Hill Rd. Adults $7, ages 5-10 $4, under 5 free. Benefits Building Improvement Fund. FMI: 583-2509.

Waterford, Wednesday, July 20: Indoor yard sale, 7-11 a.m., Wilkins Community House basment, foot of Plummer Hill Rd. Benefits Building Improvement Fund.

Norway, Wednesday, July 20: 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.

Sumner, Wednesday, July 20: Luncheon, noon, Congregational Church of East Sumner. All are welcome.

Paris, Wednesday, July 20: Make a marshmallow blow gun, anytime between noon to and 4 p.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or email [email protected].

Bridgton, Thursday, July 21: Community kettle barbecue, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Community Center, 15 Depot St. Funded by United Way of greater Portland. FMI: 647-3116.

Harrison, Thursday, July 21: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., United Parish Congregational Church, 77 Main St.

Paris, Thursday, July 21: 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].

Hartford, Friday, July 22: “Spirit Messages”, 6-8 p.m., Pinpoint of Light Spiritualist Camp, 25 Camp Road. $15 donation. FMI: 743-2613 or 388-3436.

Norway, Friday, July 22: Story time for ages 0-2, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308.

Otisfield, Friday, July 22: Fourth Friday food pantry, 1-5 p.m., Free Baptist Church, Rayville Road. FMI: 539-4619.

Fryeburg, Saturday, July 23: Western Maine Barbecue Festival, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Fairgrounds, Route 5. $5, under 10 free. FMI: 647-4449 or WesternMaineBBQFestival.com.

Fryeburg, Saturday, July 23: Harrison Lions Club car show, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Fairgrounds, Route 5. $5 entry fee. Rain or shine. FMI: 693-4051.

Harrison, Saturday, July 23: Pie sale, 8:30 a.m. until sold out, parking lot beside Harrison Village Library. $12 each. Sponsored by Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 9328.

Hartford, Saturday, July 23: “Shamanism: A Spiritual Tool”, 12-30-4:30 p.m., Pinpoint of Light Spiritualist Camp, 25 Camp Road. $25 donation. FMI: 743-2613 or 388-3436.

Norway, Saturday, July 23: Public bean supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Masonic Hall, 9 Temple St. Adults $7, children under 12 $4.

Paris, Saturday, July 23: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. $5. Lunch counter open.

Oxford, Saturday, July 23: Garage and bake sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Public Safety Building, 701 Main St. Sponsored by Oxford Fire Relief Organization. FMI: 539-2527 or Kelly 583-4351.

West Paris, Saturday, July 23: Yard sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Hill Top Pools & Spas, Rte. 26. Benefits West Paris Fire Auxiliary.

West Paris, Saturday, July 23: Drive Thru bake sale, 9 a.m. to noon, Trapp Corner, Routes 26 and 219. Pre-order at 674-3747. Benefits Mission Congregational Church.

Fryeburg, Sunday, July 24: Western Maine Barbecue Festival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Fairgrounds, Route 5. $5, under 10 free. FMI: 647-4449 or WesternMaineBBQFestival.com.

Minot, Sunday, July 24: Ham and beans supper, 4-6 p.m., West Minot Grange hall. $8, under 12 $4. Benefits Hebron Historical Society.

West Paris, Sunday, July 24: Open house, 2-4 p.m., Finnish-American Heritage Center, 8 Maple St.

Oxford, Monday, July 25: Uptown Cruizahs Cruise Night, 6-8 p.m., Tractor Supply Co., Rte. 26. Weather permitting. FMI: 890-0870.

Norway, Wednesday, July 27: Story time for ages 2-6, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308.

Paris, Wednesday, July 27: Silly Science: Create a Hovercraft, noon to 4 p.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994.

Paris, Thursday, July 28: Story time for ages 0-5, 10 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994.

Sumner, Thursday, July 28: Story hour, 10 a.m., Underwood Library, 2006 Main St. Crafts, prizes, refreshments.

Bridgton, Friday, July 29: Summer lunch, 12 p.m., Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot St. Sunny day location Highland Lake Beach. Free. Ages 18 and under. Sponsored by Kid’s Katering. FMI: 647-3116.

Hartford, Friday, July 29: “Spirit Messages,” 6-8 p.m., Pinpoint of Light Spiritualist Camp, 25 Camp Rd. $15. FMI: 743-2613 or 388-3436.

Norway, Friday, July 29: Story time for ages 0-2, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308.

Paris, Friday, July 29: Concert by the Yankee Brass Band, 6:30 p.m., on the Common at Paris Hill. Free. Bring your chair and picnic.

Paris, Friday, July 29: Bean and casserole supper, 5-6:30 p.m., First Congregational Church. $7, under 12 $3. Sponsored by Ladies Circle.

Bridgton, Saturday, July 30: Depot Street Festival, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Stevens Brook Elementary School, Portland Rd. FMI: 647-3116.

Hartford, Saturday, July 30: “The Healing Power of Amethyst & Crystals,” 3-5 p.m., Pinpoint of Light Spiritualist Camp, 25 Camp Rd. $15. FMI: 743-2613 or 388-3436.

Norway, Saturday, July 30: Contra dance, 7 p.m., Grange Hall, Whitman St. $10. FMI: www.wfltmaine.org.

Oxford, Saturday, July 30: Chicken supper, 5-6 p.m., Oxford Congregational Church, King St. Adults $7, ages 5-10 $3.50, under 5 free. Benefits Church youth.

Paris, Saturday, July 30: Dance, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church St. $5. Lunch counter open.

West Paris, Saturday, July 30: Yard and bake sale, West Paris Historical Society hall. FMI: 674-2504.

West Paris, Saturday, July 30: Book sale, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., West Paris Grange, Church Street. Benefits Library. FMI: 674-2004.

West Paris, Sunday, July 31: Open house, 2-4 p.m., Finnish-American Heritage Center, 8 Maple St.

Oxford, Monday, Aug. 1: Uptown Cruizahs Cruise Night, 6-8 p.m., Tractor Supply Co., Route 26. Music, food. Weather permitting. FMI: 890-0870.

Norway, Saturday, Aug. 6: Yard sale, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Responsible Pet Care and Pawsibilities Thrift Shoppe, 132 Waterford Road. Tables $10. Rain date: Aug. 7. FMI: 743-8679.