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

Paris, Tuesday, Nov. 23: Family game night, 6-7:30 p.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or e-mail [email protected].

Raymond, Tuesday, Nov. 23: American Red Cross blood drive, 2-7 p.m., Jordan Small School, 423 Webb Mills Rd.

Norway, Wednesday, Nov. 24: 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.

Norway, Thursday, Nov. 25: Thanksgiving dinner, 12 p.m., St. Catherine’s Church, 32 Paris St.  Free for any resident of Oxford Hills. Reservation required. FMI: 743-2606.

Paris, Thursday, Nov. 25: 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. 26: Baby boosters story time for ages 0-2, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.

Otisfield, Friday, Nov. 26: Fourth Friday food pantry, 1-5 p.m., East Otisfield Baptist Church, Rayville Road. FMI: 539-4619.

Oxford, Friday, Nov. 26: Tree lighting, 6 p.m., Oxford Town Meeting Hall. Featuring Santa and friends.

Oxford, Friday, Nov. 26: Tree lighting, 6:15 p.m., Oxford Rec. Hall. Featuring Santa and friends.

Paris, Friday, Nov. 26: Preschool play group for ages 1-3, 9:30 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Norway, Saturday, Nov. 27: Winter market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Grange Hall, 15 Whitman St. FMI: 388-2919.

Norway, Saturday, Nov. 27: Karaoke and dance with DJ’s The Old Crows, 7-11 p.m., American Legion Post 82. $6. Food available.

Norway, Saturday, Nov. 27: Wreath sale, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Second Congregational Church, UCC, 205 Main St. Proceeds benefit Church missions. FMI: 743-2290 or e-mail [email protected].

Norway, Saturday, Nov. 27: Heifer Project fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Second Congregational Church, UCC, 205 Main St. Proceeds benefit Heifer Project, International. FMI: 743-2290.

Oxford, Saturday, Nov. 27: Parade, 11 a.m. Featuring Santa and friends.

Paris, Saturday, Nov. 27: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. $5. Lunch counter open.

Waterford, Saturday, Nov. 27: Holiday fair, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wilkins Community House, Plummer Hill Road. Breakfast and lunch.

Bethel, Sunday, Nov. 28: Breakfast buffet, 7:30-11 a.m., Gould Academy, Ordway Dining Hall, Church Street. $8, 12 and under $3. Benefits Rotary Club’s projects and scholarships.

Paris, Sunday, Nov. 28: Chinese auction, 1 p.m., Legion Hall, Church St. Doors open at 11 a.m.

Paris, Monday, Nov. 29: Seasonal stories and crafts, 4 p.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. All ages. FMI: 743-6994.

Paris, Tuesday, Nov. 30: Family game night, 6-7:30 p.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or e-mail [email protected].

Norway, Wednesday, Dec. 1: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Ages 2-6. FMI: 743-5308.

Paris, Thursday, Dec 2: Preschool story time for ages 0-5, 10 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

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

Norway, Friday, Dec. 3: 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.

Norway, Friday, Dec. 3: Bean supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Second Congregational Church, UCC, 205 Main St. Adults $7, children under 10, $3.50. FMI: 743-2290.

Oxford, Friday, Dec. 3: Tree lighting, 6:30 p.m., Oxford Legion Hall. Featuring Santa and friends.

Oxford, Friday, Dec. 3: Tree lighting, 7:30 p.m., Kaye House. Featuring Santa and friends.

Bethel, Saturday, Dec. 4: Christmas Fair and Tea, 1-4 p.m, West Parish Congregational Church, Church Street.

Hebron, Saturday, Dec. 4: Boiled dinner, 5-6:30 p.m., Community Baptist Church. $7.

Mechanic Falls, Saturday, Dec. 4: Christmas craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Our Ladies of Ransom Church. Call to reserve tables. FMI: 345-3274. Held by the Ladies Guild.

Norway, Saturday, Dec. 4: Winter market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Grange Hall, 15 Whitman St. FMI: 388-2919.

Oxford, Saturday, Dec. 4: Tree lighting, 4:30 p.m., Murphy Home. Featuring Santa and friends.

Oxford, Saturday, Dec. 4: Tree lighting, 5 p.m., Buchman Oaks. Featuring Santa and friends.

Paris, Saturday, Dec. 4: Public supper, 5 p.m., Paris First Station, West Ave. Adults $8, ages 4-12 $4, ages 3 and under free. Sponsored by Paris Fire Department Auxiliary.

Paris, Saturday, Dec. 4: Pot roast supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Deering Memorial Methodist Church, Main and Church St. Adults $8, under 12, $4.

Paris, Saturday, Dec. 4: Advent fair, 8-11 a.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 34 Buckfield Rd.

Norway, Sunday, Dec. 5: Tree lighting, 3:30 p.m., Norway Rehab. Featuring Santa and friends.