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
Norway, Wednesday, Jan. 27: Preschool storytime, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library, 259 Main St. Ages 2-5. FMI: 743-5308.
Paris, Thursday, Jan. 28: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. Ages 0-5. FMI: 743-6994 or e-mail [email protected].
Norway, Wednesday, Jan. 29: Preschool story time for ages 2-5, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308.
Bridgton, Saturday, Jan. 30: Pancake breakfast, 7:30-10:30 a.m., Tom’s Homestead 1821 Restaurant, 4 North High St. $5. Benefits Lake Region High School’s Alpine and Nordic Ski Teams’ trip to the State Championship races at Saddleback Mountain in Rangeley.
Canton, Saturday, Jan. 30: Breakfast, 6:30-10:30 a.m., Old Canton Municipal Building. $6, under 12 $3. Take out available. Benefits The Old Canton School House. FMI: 597-2218 or 597-3108.
Norway, Saturday, Jan. 30: Dance and karaoke, 7-11 p.m., American Legion Post 82. $6. D.J.’s “The Old Crows.”
Oxford, Saturday, Jan. 30: Public Supper, 5:30-7 p.m., Grace Fellowship Church, Poplar Street. $6, kids 12 and under $3. FMI: Pastor Waterhouse 674-2733 or Pastor Richard Parsons at 539-9064.
Paris, Saturday, Jan. 30: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. $5. Lunch counter open.
Waterford, Monday, Feb. 1: Socrates Cafe gathering, 6:30-8:30, Warterford Library, 663 Waterford Rd. FMI: 583-6957.
Norway, Wednesday, Feb. 3: Preschool story time for ages 2-5, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308.
Paris, Wednesday, Feb. 3: “Heart Healthy Winter Soups” program, 6-8 p.m., First Congregational Church, 17 E. Main St. $10. Snow date Feb. 10. Sponsored by Stephen’s Memorial Hospital’s MaineHealth Learning Resource Center. Register at 1-866-609-5183.
Paris, Thursday, Feb. 4: Preschool story time for ages 0-5, 10 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].
Norway, Friday, Feb. 5: Infant/toddler story time for ages 0-2, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308.
Norway, Saturday, Feb. 6: Texas Hold’em tournament, 1-5 p.m., Charlie’s Entertainment Center, 246 Main St. $55 entry fee. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Sponsored by Responsible Pet Care. Tickets: 743-3891, 743-8679 or 890-2601.
Oxford, Saturday, Feb. 6: Clam supper, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Rock-O-Dundee Rider Club House, Paine Road. $8-12, children’s meal adjusted. Supplied and cooked by The Lost Gull Restaurant. FMI: Suzanne 539-2616 or Ann 539-2322.
Paris, Saturday, Feb. 6: Chinese auction, 1 p.m., Oxford Hills Comprehension High School cafeteria. 10 tickets $2.50, 50 tickets $10. Doors open at 11 a.m. Benefits Project Graduation. Donations: Nancy Henderson 674-3060.
West Paris, Saturday, Feb. 6: Grand opening of new addition, 3 p.m., Public Library (Arthur L. Mann Memorial Library. Speakers, children’s story, music, refreshments. Snow date: Feb. 7.