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 21: American Red Cross blood drive, 2-7 p.m., Telstar High School, 284 Walkers Mills Road.

Bridgton, Wednesday, July 21: Brown bag lunch: Exploring Maine’s Diversity, 12-1 p.m., Municipal Complex lower level, Irdale Street. Free. Handicap accessible. FMI: 647-2389.

Norway, Wednesday, July 21: Preschool story time for ages 2-6, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.

Paris, Wednesday, July 21: Storyteller Antonio Rocha, 10 a.m., Paris Elementary School.

Paris, Wednesday, July 21: Concert by Dave Rowe Trio, 6-8 p.m., Moore Park. Rain location: Paris Elementary School.

Harrison, Thursday, July 22: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., United Parish Congregational Church, 77 Main St.

Norway, Thursday, July 22: Norway Farmers’ Market, 2-6 p.m., parking lot behind teh Fare Share Market, Main St. Rain or shine.

Paris, Thursday, July 22: Preschool Story time, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. Ages 0-5. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Norway, Friday, July 23: Baby boosters, 10:30 a.m., Norway Library, 258 Main St. Ages 0-2. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.

Paris, Friday, July 23: Preschool play group, 9 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. Ages 1-3. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Otisfield, Friday, July 23: Fourth Friday Food Pantry, 1-5 p.m., East Otisfield Free Baptist Church, Rayville Road. FMI: 539-4619.

Locke Mills, Saturday, July 24: Blueberry festival, 7:30-11 a.m., Locke Mills Union Church. If it rains July 21 or July 22, rain date: July 31.

Paris, Saturday, July 24: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. $5. Lunch counter open.

Sumner, Saturday, July 24: Meatloaf supper, 5:30 p.m., Congregational Church.

Mechanic Falls, Sunday, July 25: Dance, 3:30-8 p.m., Silver Spur, Route 121. $5. Food bar, 50/50, raffles. Benefits Dean and Shirley Brackett. Sponsored by Friends and Family of the Down East Country Music Association. FMI: Jackie 793-8884 or Lolalee 743-1829.

West Paris, Sunday, July 25: Open house, 2-4 p.m., Finnish-American Heritage Center, 8 Maple St. Museum, gift shop, library.

Sumner, Monday-Friday, July 26-30: Vacation Bible School, 8:45 a.m. to noon, Congregational Church.

Bridgton, Wednesday, July 28: Brown bag lunch with photographer Daniel Lake, 12-1 p.m., Municipal Complex lower level, entrance on Irdale St. Free. FMI: 647-2389.

Norway, Wednesday, July 28: Preschool story time for ages 2-6, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.

Paris, Wednesday, July 28: T-Bone: America’s Musical Pied Piper, 10 a.m., Moore Park.

Paris, Wednesday, July 28: Concert by Old Time Radio Gang, 6-8 p.m., Moore Park.

Waterford, Wednesday, July 28: Breakfast and indoor yard sale, 7:30-10/11 a.m., Wilkins Community House, Plummer Hill Road. $6, 5-10 $3, under 5 free.

Norway, Thursday, July 29: Norway Farmers’ Market, 2-6 p.m., parking lot behind Fare Share Market, Main Street.

Norway, Thursday, July 29: “Secrets of the Tsil Cafe” by Thomas Fox Averill Wes Hingler book discussion, 7 p.m., Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: [email protected] or 743-5309.

Paris, Thursday, July 29: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. Ages 0-5. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Norway, Friday, July 30: Baby booster program, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Ages 0-2. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.

Paris, Friday, July 30: Preschool play group, 9 a.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. Ages 1-3. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Paris, Friday, July 30: Bean and casserole supper, 5-6:30 p.m., First Congregational Church. $7, under 12 $4.

Oxford, Saturday, July 31: Bean and casserole supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Congregational Church, King Street. $7, 5-12 $4, under 5 free.

Paris, Saturday, July 31: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. $5. Lunch counter open.

West Paris, Saturday, July 31: Yard and bake sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Historical Society. FMI: Betty Jones 674-2507.

Bethel, Sunday, Aug. 1: Concert by Al Mallory & Friends, 4 p.m., Bethel Common. Free. Bring chair or blanket. Sponsored by Mahoosuc Arts Council.

West Paris, Sunday, Aug. 1: Open house, 2-4 p.m., Finnish-American Heritage Center, 8 Maple St. Museum, gift shop, library.