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. 27: 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, Thursday, Oct. 28: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or e-mail [email protected].

Canton, Friday, Oct. 29: Harvest supper, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Whitney Lodge.

Paris, Friday, Oct. 29: Preschool play group, 9:30 a.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. Ages 1-3. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Norway, Friday, Oct. 29: Baby boosters, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Infants up to age 2. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.

Hartford, Saturday, Oct. 30: Holiday craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Hartford Town Hall, Rte. 140. Sponsored by Hartford Community Church Women’s Group.

Hebron, Saturday, Oct. 30: Boiled dinner, 5-6:30 p.m., Hebron Community Baptist Church. $7. Dinner followed by hymn singing.

Mechanic Falls, Saturday, Oct. 30: Caring Corner re-opening, 9 a.m. to noon, Church of the Nazarene, 5 Oak St. Clothes and other items. Donation. Refreshments. FMI: Mary 890-1789.

Norway, Saturday, Oct. 30: Winter market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Grange Hall, 15 Whitman St. FMI: 388-2919.

Norway, Saturday, Oct. 30: Dance and karaoke with DJ’s The Old Crows, 7-11 p.m., American Legion Post 82. $6.

Oxford, Saturday, Oct. 30: Hunters breakfast, 4:30 to 7 p.m., Lake Thompson Fish and Game Association, Paine Road. $7; children under12, $4.

Oxford, Saturday, Oct. 30: Craft fair, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Oxford Public Safety Building, Rte. 26. Held by Oxford Fire Relief Organization. FMI: 539-8505.

West Paris, Saturday, Oct. 30: Hunter’s and family breakfast, 5-8 a.m., Historical Society. $6, 12 and under $3. Raffle of black powder muzzle loading gun. FMI: 674-2507 or 527-2139.

Oxford, Sunday, Oct. 31: Halloween party, 6:30-8 p.m., Community Center. All ages. Coloring contest, costume contest, games, spook walk. Sponsored by Oxford Recreation.

West Paris, Sunday, Oct. 31: Basket bingo, 12:30 p.m., Locke Mills Legion Hall, Gore Road. $10 for 16 games. Doors open at 11 a.m. Raffles, luncheon. Sponsored by West Paris Universalist Church.

Norway, Wednesday, Nov. 3: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Ages 2-6. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.

Locke Mills, Sunday, Oct. 31: Basket bingo, 12:30 p.m., American Legion Hall, Gore Rd. $10 for 16 games. Sponsored by First Universalist Church of West Paris. Funds go to replacing front steps of the church. FMI: 674-2481 or 527-2139.

Otisfield, Sunday, Oct. 31: Halloween party, 1-2 p.m., Community School, Powhattan Road. For children through grade 6. Must be accompanied by adult.

Otisfield, Tuesday, Nov. 2: Bake sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Otisfield Town Office, Rte. 121. Benefits Otisfield Community Hall. Food donations welcome.

Bryant Pond, Thursday, Nov. 4: Guest speaker Laurie Winsor, 2 p.m., Whitman Memorial Library. Free. Part of National Home Care and Hospice month.

Norway, Thursday, Nov. 4: Pasta potluck dinner, 5-6:30 p.m., Rowe School Cafe. Donation. Basket raffle. Sponsored by the fifth grade.

Paris, Thursday, Nov. 4: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. Infants up to age 5. FMI: 743-6994 or e-mail [email protected].

Norway, Friday, Nov. 5: Story time for ages 0-2, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.

Paris, Friday, Nov. 5: Preschool play group for ages 1-3, 9:30 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

East Sumner, Saturday, Nov. 6: Chicken pie supper, 5:30 p.m., Congregational Church, Route 219. Donations benefit Deacons’ Community Outreach Fund.

Norway, Saturday, Nov. 6: Winter market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Grange Hall, 15 Whitman St. FMI: 388-2919.

Paris, Saturday, Nov. 6: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Maine Veterans Home, 477 High St. Refreshment counter.

Paris, Saturday, Nov. 6: Ham supper, 5 p.m., Fire Station, Western Avenue. $8, 4-12 $4, under 4 free. Mac and cheese available. 50/50. Sponsored by Auxiliary.

Paris, Saturday, Nov. 6: Roast turkey dinner, 5-6:30 p.m., Deering Memorial Methodist Church, Main and Church streets. $8, under 12 $4. Parking behind Library and Town Office.

Mechanic Falls, Sunday, Nov. 7: Country Legends and Memorial Award Show, noon, Silver Spur, Route 121. $7. Food bar, 50/50, raffles. FMI: 793-8884 or 743-1829.