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

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.

Hebron, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 5-6: Yard sale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., 130 Merrill Hill Road. Sponsored by Historical Society.

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

Norway, Friday, Aug. 5: Mini-shore dinner, 5-6:30 p.m., Second Congregational Church, 205 Main St. $15, hot dog meal $3.50. Takeout available. FMI: 743-2290.

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

Bethel, Saturday, Aug. 6: Auction, 7 p.m,. West Parish Congregational Church, Church Street. Preview 6:30 p.m. FMI: 890-8356 or www.bethelcongregationalchurch.org.

Harrison, Saturday, Aug. 6: Bean supper and pig and turkey roast, 5 p.m., Back to the Past at Scribner’s Mill. $8, 12 and under $5. FMI: 583-6455.

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.

Norway, Saturday, Aug. 6: Tractor racing, 10 a.m., Aubuchon Hardware, 138 Main St. Ages 3-5 and 6-8. Pre-registration required. FMI: 743-5072 or www.hardwarestore.com.

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.

Paris, Saturday, Aug. 6: Ham supper, 5-6 p.m., Legion Hall, Church St. $7. Followed by dance with Jones Dance Band 6:30-9:30 p.m. for $5.

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.

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.

Locke Mills, Tuesday, Aug. 9: Supper and dance, 5-9:30 p.m., American Legion Hall. $10, children $3. Doors open at 4 p.m. Music by Boulder Ridge.

Norway, Wednesday, Aug. 10: 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.

Otisfield, Wednesday, Aug. 10: Free community lunch and social, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Community Hall, Rte. 121. Call for a ride. FMI: 627-4374 by Aug. 5.

Paris, Wednesday, Aug. 10: Make your own super ball, any time between noon and 4 p.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or email [email protected].

Paris, Thursday, Aug. 11: 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].

Bridgton, Thursday, Aug. 11: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-7 p.m., Masonic Hall, Harrison Rd.

Lovell, Thursday, Aug. 11: “The Lazy Days of Summer” fair, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Lovell UCC, Route 5. Baked goods, produce, flowers, raffle.

Naples, Thursday, Aug. 11: “Love Them Enough To Tell Them” concert cruise, 7:30-9 p.m., Songo River Queen II. $13 before Aug. 1, $15 Aug. 1-11, $17 at the gate. All tickets are buy one, get one free. Boarding begins at 7 p.m. FMI: 743-6982 or www.wix.com/theblacksmiths04/concertcruise.

Albany, Friday, Aug. 12: Vintage aprons lunch and presentation, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Town House. Adults $5, children under 12 $2. Call for reservations. FMI: 824-2305.

Hartford, Friday, Aug. 12: “Trance Mediumship – Conversations with Spirit,” 6-8 p.m., Pinpoint of Light Spiritualist Camp, 25 Camp Road. $15. FMI: 743-2613 or 388-3436.

Norway, Friday, Aug. 12: Story time for ages 0-2, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308.

Bridgton, Saturday, Aug. 13: Bluegrass concert and jam sessions, 4-8 p.m., Narramissic homestead, off Route 107. $12, 12 and under $2, toddlers free. FMI: 647-2382.

Bridgton, Saturday, Aug. 13: Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3-6 p.m., St. Joseph’s Church, 225 South High St. Raffles.

Bridgton, Sunday, Aug. 14: Bazaar, 9 a.m. to noon, St. Joseph’s Church, 225 South High St. Raffles.

Canton, Saturday, Aug. 13: Chicken pie supper and ticket auction, 4-6:30 p.m., Canton Municipal Building. Adults $7, children $4. Auction viewing starts at 4 p.m. Supper starts at 5 p.m. Benefits Canton Extension Homemakers Scholarship Fund. FMI: 597-2694 or 597-2823.

Hartford, Saturday, Aug. 13: “Mediums Day”, 1-5 p.m., Pinpoint of Light Spiritualist Camp, 25 Camp Road. $15 for 15-minute reading. FMI: 743-2613 or 388-3436.

Paris, Saturday, Aug. 13: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. $5. Lunch counter open.

West Paris, Saturday, Aug. 13: Yard sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., across from the library on Main St. Benefits the Historical Society. FMI: 674-2507.

West Paris, Sunday, Aug. 14: Open house, 2-4 p.m., Finnish-American Heritage Center, 8 Maple St. Air conditioned, handicapped-accessible.

Oxford, Monday, Aug. 15: Uptown Cruizahs Cruise Night, 6-8 p.m., Tractor Supply Co., Rte. 26. Weather permitting. FMI: 890-0870.

Paris, Monday, Aug. 15: American Red Cross blood drive, 12:30-6:30 p.m., Oxford Hills High School, 256 Main St.

North Waterford, Tuesday, Aug. 16: Bean and casserole supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Congregational Church, Five Kezars Road, off Routes 35 and 37.

Otisfield, Tuesday, Aug. 16: Food pantry, 10 a.m. to noon, Spurrs Corner Church, Route 121. FMI: 583-4780 or 627-4329.

Oxford, Tuesday, Aug. 16: Concert by The Record Family Band, 6:30 p.m., American Legion Anderson-Staples Post 112, Route 121 and Skeetfield Road. Free. FMI: 539-4102.