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, 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.

Paris, Tuesday, Aug. 3: “Make your own book,” 11 a.m. to noon, Hamlin Memorail Library, Hannibal Hamlin Drive, top of Paris Hill. Free. FMI or to sign up: 743-2980 or [email protected].

Norway, Wednesday, Aug. 4: Preschool storytime, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Ages 2-6. FMI: 743-5308, www.norwaylib.me.us.

Norway, Wednesday, Aug. 4: Ice cream social, 7 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church and St. Catherine’s Catholic Church. $5. Music. Reservations and FMI: 539-0076, or 743-2606 or 743-6782 9 a.m. to noon.

Paris, Wednesday, Aug. 4:ActV concert in the Park, 6-8 p.m., Moore Park. 50’s and 70’s music. Rain location Paris Elementary School.

Paris, Wednesday, Aug. 4: Mad Science kid program, 10 a.m., Paris Elementary School.

Casco, Thursday, Aug. 5: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-5 p.m., Point Sebago, 261 Point Sebago Road.

Lovell, Thursday, Aug. 5: Summer fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., United Church of Christ, Route 5. Food, flowers, raffle, luncheon.

Norway, Thursday, Aug. 5: Farmers’ market, 2-6 p.m., Fare Share Market parking lot, Main Street.

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

Paris, Thursday, Aug. 5: Children’s activity: “Make your own book”, 11 a.m. to noon, Hamlin Memorial Library, Hannibal Hamlin Drive. Sign up and FMI: 743-2980 or [email protected].

Paris, Friday, Aug. 6: Preschool play group, 9 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. Ages 1-3. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].          

Paris, Friday, Aug. 6: Blood drive, 1-5 p.m., American Legion. All donors will receive a Dunkin Donuts gift card. Sign up with Marilyn Ramsay, walk-ins welcome. Bring picture I.D.

Paris, Saturday, Aug. 7: Craft Fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Maine Veterans Home, 477 High Street. Refreshment counter.

Paris, Saturday, Aug. 7: Annual Summer Fair, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m, South Paris Universalist Church, 36 Pine St. Lobster salad rolls, $7.50 or chicken salad rolls $6 served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Sumner, Saturday, Aug. 7: Supper, 5:30 p.m., Congregational Church of East Sumner

Bethel, Sunday, Aug. 8: Concert by Act V, 4 p.m., Bethel Common. Free. Bring chair or blanket. Sponsored by Mahoosuc Arts Council.

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