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

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, noon, 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: Public supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Grange Hall, Whitman St. Adults $7, ages 5 and under $3. Sponsored by the Heywood Club.

Norway, Saturday, July 30: Public supper, 5-7 p.m., Norway Grange, Whitman St. Adults $7, children $3. Benefits the Club. Followed by contradance upstairs at 7 p.m. $10. Music by Highland String Trio. Sponsored by Western Foothills Land Trust and Norway Downtown.

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, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., across from the Library on Main St. FMI: 674-2507 or 674-2694.

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.

Oxford, Sunday, July 31: Running Deer and Trap shooting, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Lake Thompson Fish and Game, Paine Road. Grill available. Bring food.

Waterford, Sunday, July 31: Music Sunday, 9:30 a.m., Waterford Congregational Church, foot of Plummer Hill Rd. Worship service followed by open houses and special exhibits at the Old Town House, Mary Gage Rice Museum, and the Library. Concert by Mahoosic Community Band at 12 p.m. on the Town Common. All are welcome.

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.

Otisfield, Tuesday, Aug. 2: Food pantry, 10 a.m. to noon, Spurrs Corner Church, Rte. 121. FMI: 583-4780 or 627-4329.

Oxford, Tuesday, Aug. 2: Kora Temple Shrine Concert Band, 6:30 p.m., Anderson-Staples Post 112, corner of Rte. 121 and Skeetfield Rd. Free. Rain or shine. FMI: 539-4102.

Waterford, Tuesday, Aug. 2: Public supper, 5-6:30 p.m., North Waterford Congregational Church, Five Kezars Rd.

Waterford, Wednesday, Aug. 3: Breakfast, 7:30-10 a.m., Wilkins Community House, foot of Plummer Hill Rd. Adults $7, ages 5-10 $4, under 5 free. Yard sale in the basement from 7-11 a.m. Benefits Building Improvement Funds for Wilkins House and Waterford Congregational Church.

Norway, Wednesday, Aug. 3: 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. 3: Build snap circuits, any time from noon to 4 p.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or email [email protected].

Casco, Thursday, Aug. 4: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Point Sebago, 261 Point Sebago Rd.

Livermore, Thursday, Aug. 4: Living history tour, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Washburn-Norlands Living History Center, 290 Norlands Rd. Adults $10, children under 12 $6. FMI: 897-4366 or www.norlands.org.

Paris, Thursday, Aug. 4: 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, Aug. 5: “Spirit Messages”, 6-8 p.m., Pinpoint of Light Spiritualist Camp, 25 Camp Road. $15. FMI: 743-2613 or 388-3436.

Norway, Friday, Aug. 5: Story time for ages 0-2, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308.

Paris, Friday, Aug. 5: Pandamania Vacation Bible School, 6-8:30 p.m., Baptist Church. Ages 3 to grade 6. FMI: 743-6405 or www.southparisbaptist.org.

Hartford, Saturday, Aug. 6: Clothing center open, 9-11 a.m., Church Street, across from Community Church.

Hartford, Saturday, Aug. 6: Theta Healing workshop, 1:30-4 p.m., Pinpoint of Light Spiritualist Camp, 25 Camp Road. $25. FMI: 743-2613 or 388-3436.

Hartford, Saturday, Aug. 6: Devotional service, 5:30-7 p.m., Pinpoint of Light Spiritualist Camp, 25 Camp Road. FMI: 743-2613 or 388-3436.

Locke Mills, Saturday, Aug. 6: Blueberry festival, 7:30-11 a.m. or until sold out, Locke Mills Union Church. FMI: 674-2259.

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.

Paris, Saturday, Aug. 6: Church fair, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., South Paris Universalist Church, Pine St. Lunch served 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., $6-8.

Paris, Saturday, Aug. 6: Baked bean supper, 5 p.m., First Baptist Church of Paris. Adults $7, ages 12 and under $3.50. Ten percent of proceeds go to the Food Pantry.

Sumner, Saturday, Aug. 6: Fish and chips and chowder supper, 5:30 p.m., Congregational Church of East Sumner. Donations accepted to help work of the Church. FMI: 388-2074.

Waterford, Saturday, Aug. 6: World’s Fair dance, 8 p.m., Fairgrounds dance hall, Green Road. $10. Music by Monsta. FMI: 890-7669.

Oxford, Sunday, Aug. 7: Car show and Chinese auction, 7:30-11 a.m., New Balance Factory Store, Route 26. $5 per car. Music by Red Wing. Rain or shine. Sponsored by Uptown Cruizahs. FMI: 890-0870 or 743-8073.

West Paris, Sunday, Aug. 7: Open house, 2-4 p.m., Finnish-American Heritage Center, 8 Maple St. Handicapped-accessible.

Bridgton, Monday, Aug. 8: Cribbage, 2 p.m., Community Center, 15 Depot St. FMI: 647-3116.

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

Otisfield, Monday, Aug. 8: Business showcase and Neighborhood Networking Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Community Hall, Rte. 121. FMI: 539-2664.

Otisfield, Monday, Aug. 8: Food pantry, 5-7 p.m., Spurrs Corner Church, Rte. 121. FMI: 583-4780 or 627-4329.

Paris, Monday, Aug. 8: Knitting group, 4-5 p.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. Open to everyone. FMI: 743-6994 or email [email protected].

Bridgton, Tuesday, Aug. 9: Bridge, 1 p.m., Community Center, 15 Depot St. 647-3116.