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, 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.

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.

Paris, Friday, Dec. 3: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall.

Berlin, N.H., Saturday, Dec. 4: The Nutcracker Ballet, 3 p.m., Berlin Junior High School Auditorium. Advance tickets $6/$12. Sponsored by Isaacson Structural Steel and Northway Financial. FMI: 752-1028.

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

Bethel, Saturday, Dec. 4: Public supper and tree lighting, 5:30 p.m., United Methodist Church, Main St.

Buckfield, Saturday, Dec. 4: Holiday craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Buckfield High School. Live music, photos with Santa at 11 a.m., luncheon. Sponsored by Nezinscot Valley Music Boosters.

Harrison, Saturday, Dec. 4: Holiday dance, 8 p.m., VFW hall. $10. Music by Rockin’ Road Runners. Sponsored by Waterford World’s Fair. FMI: 461-5466.

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.

Mechanic Falls, Saturday, Dec. 4: Roast beef supper, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Historical Society Congregational Hall, 64 Elm St. $7, 12 and under $5.

Naples, Saturday, Dec. 4: American Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Aubuchon Hardware, 499 Roosevelt Trail.

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.

Norway, Monday, Dec. 6: After School Special program, 3:15-4:30 p.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Grades 1-6. Register and FMI: 743-5308.

Paris, Monday, Dec. 6: Seasonal stories and make a holiday gift, 4 p.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

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

West Paris, Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 7-8: Christmas sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Ledgeview Living Center. Donations benefit the activity department.

Norway, Wednesday, Dec. 8: 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.

Oxford, Wednesday, Dec. 8: Reading with Santa, 6:30 p.m., Recreation Center, King Street. Refreshments. Pajamas welcome.

Paris, Thursday, Dec. 9: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. Infants up to age 5. FMI: 843-6994 or e-mail [email protected].

Paris, Thursday, Dec. 9: Christmas party, 7 p.m., Paris Cape Historical Society, Route 26. All welcome. Refreshments.

Norway, Friday, Dec. 10: 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.

Paris, Friday, Dec. 10: Preschool play group, 9:30 a.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. Ages 1-3. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Paris, Friday, Dec. 10: Gone dance band, 7-10 p.m., South Paris Legion Hall.

Bridgton, Saturday, Dec. 11: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot St.

Hebron, Saturday, Dec. 11: New England boiled dinner, 5-6:30, Community Baptist Church, Station Road. $7, 6-12 $3.50, 5 and under free. Hymn sing at 6 p.m. in sanctuary.

Norway, Saturday, Dec. 11: Winter market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Grange Hall, 15 Whitman St. FMI: 388-2919.

Oxford, Saturday, Dec. 11: Visit from Santa and friends, 11 a.m., Oxford School.

Oxford, Saturday, Dec. 11: Visit from Santa and friends, 9:30 a.m., C.N. Brown.

Harrison, Saturday, Dec. 11: Rabies clinic, 1-3 p.m., fire station. $10. Proof of prior rabies vaccine required.

Paris, Saturday, Dec. 11: Teddy Bear square dance, 7 p.m., Oxford Hills Middle School, 100 Pine St. $6, non-dancers free. Stuffed toy donations benefit the Right Start for Kids program. FMI: Sue 577-6894 or Eleanor 782-4050.

Norway, Sunday, Dec. 12: Christmastide concert, 3 p.m., Second Congregational Church, Main St. Free. Featuring Vocal Choir and English Hand Bells. Snow date Dec. 19.

Paris, Monday, Dec. 13: Seasonal story time, 4 p.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. All ages. Dreidel game. FMI: 743-6994.

Paris, Tuesday, Dec. 14: Family game night, 6-7:30 p.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Norway, Wednesday, Dec. 15: Story time for ages 2-6, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.