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, Oct. 6: Preschool storytime, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library children’s room, 258 Main St. Ages 2-6. FMI: 743-5308.

Norway, Wednesday, Oct. 6: Math Fun, 6-8 p.m., Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Free. Pre-K to grade 6. FMI: 743-5308 or norway.lib.me.us.

Paris, Thursday, Oct. 7: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. Infants up to age 5. FMI: 743-6994 or e-mail [email protected].

Paris, Thursday, Oct. 7: Pot luck lunch and games, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Deering Memorial United Methodist Church, Main and Church Streets. Bring dish to share. Door prizes. FMI: 743-9792.

Norway, Friday, Oct. 8: Story time for ages 0-2, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308.

Paris, Friday, Oct. 8: Preschool play group for ages 1-3, 9:30 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Albany Township, Saturday, Oct. 9: Yard sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Albany Town House, corner of Hunt’s Corner Rd. and Rte. 35.

Bethel, Saturday, Oct. 9: Yard sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., West Parish Congregational Church, Church Street. Benefits the Smile Fund.

Norway, Saturday, Oct. 9: Texas Hold’em tournament, 1-5 p.m., Charlie’s Entertainment Center, 246 Main St. $55 entry fee. Doors open at 11:30. Benefits Responsible Pet Care.

Norway, Saturday, Oct. 9: Winter market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Grange Hall, 15 Whitman St. FMI: 388-2919.

Oxford, Saturday, Oct. 9: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Congregational Church, King Street. Chinese auction, food sale, lunch.

Paris, Saturday, Oct. 9: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., American Legion Hall, Church Street. Baked goods, lunch. Sponsored by Auxiliary.

Paris, Saturday, Oct. 9: Square dance, 7-10 p.m., Oxford Hills Middle School, Pine Street. Non-dancers free. Door prizes. Sponsored by Swingin’ Bears Square Dance Club. FMI: Sue 577-6894 or Eleanor 782-4050.

Locke Mills, Sunday, Oct. 10: Dinner, 1-4 p.m., Legion Post 68 Hall. Benefits Barbary Yourks. Donations and FMI: 212-3504 or 713-5351.

Paris, Sunday, Oct. 10: Blessing of the Animals service, 1 p.m., Moore Park bandstand, across Post Office. Rain location: Fellowship Hall, Deering Memorial United Methodist Church. FMI: 743-9792.

Norway, Monday, Oct. 11: After school special program, 3:15-4:30 p.m., Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.

Oxford, Monday, Oct. 11: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-5 p.m., American Legion Post 112, 169 King St.

Locke Mills, Tuesday, Oct. 12: Supper and dance, 5-9:30 p.m., American Legion Hall. $10, children $3. Doors open at 4 p.m. Music by the Richard Felt Band.

Norway, Wednesday, Oct. 13: Preschool storytime, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Ages 2-6. FMI: 743-5308.

Bridgton, Thursday, Oct. 14: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Bridgton Academy, Chadbourne Hill Rd.

Bryant Pond, Thursday, Oct. 14: Guest speaker Vern Maxfield, 2 p.m., Whitman Memorial Library. Free.

Norway, Thursday, Oct. 14: Coat sale, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Stephens Volunteer Services Thrift Shop, Danforth St.

Paris, Thursday, Oct. 14: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., Paris Publi Library, 37 Market Square. Infants up to 5 years. FMI: 743-6994 or e-mail [email protected].

Norway, Friday, Oct. 15: Story time for ages up to 2, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308.

Paris, Friday, Oct. 15: Preschool play group for ages 1-3, 9:30 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Norway, Saturday, Oct. 16: Winter market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Grange Hall, 15 Whitman St. FMI: Candi 388-2919.

Otisfield, Saturday, Oct. 16: Harvest dance, 7-11 p.m., Community Hall, Route 121. $10. Music by The Road Kingz. Sponsored by Volunteer Firefighter’s Association.

Paris, Thursday, Oct. 21: Pot luck lunch and games, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Deering Memorial United Methodist Church, Main and Church Streets. Bring dish to share. Door prizes. FMI: 743-9792.