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, 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: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., South Paris Legion Hall. $5.

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.

Bethel, Thursday and Friday, Dec. 16-17: “A Christmas Carol”, 7 p.m., Helen C. Berry Auditorium, Telstar Regional School, Route 26. Free. FMI: 824-2136.

Oxford, Thursday, Dec. 16: Visit from Santa and friends, 7:30 a.m., Kiwanis Breakfast.

Paris, Thursday, Dec. 16: 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].

Waterford, Thursday, Dec. 16: Community supper, 6 p.m., Wilkins Community House, Plummer Hill Road. Bring your favorite dish to share. FMI: 583-6677.

Norway, Friday, Dec. 17: Baby Boosters for ages 0-2, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308.

Otisfield, Friday, Dec. 17: Fourth Friday food pantry, 1-5 p.m., East Otisfield Free Baptist Church, Rayville Road. FMI: 539-4619.

Oxford, Friday, Dec. 17: Visit with Santa, 7 p.m., Oxford Nightlife.

Paris, Friday, Dec. 17: Preschool play group for ages 1-3, 9:30 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Norway, Saturday, Dec. 18: Winter market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Grange Hall, 15 Whitman St. FMI: 388-2919.

Bethel, Saturday, Dec. 18: “A Christmas Carol”, 2 and 7 p.m., Helen C. Berry Auditorium, Telstar Regional School, Route 26. Free. FMI: 824-2136.

Norway, Saturday and Sunder, Dec. 18-19: Christmas open house, 12-4 p.m., Responsible Pet Care and Pawsibilities Thrift Shoppe, 132 Waterford Road. Donations. Prizes, refreshments, cats and kittens.

Oxford, Saturday, Dec. 18: Visit with Santa, 10:30 a.m., Hannaford.

Paris, Saturday, Dec. 18: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall. $5.

Locke Mills, Sunday, Dec. 19: Christmas Cantata “Rise Up! A New Light A-Comin”, 4 p.m., Union Church. Refreshments follow by the Ladies Circle.