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, March 4: 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, March 4: Play group for ages 1-3, 9:30 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected]

Fryeburg, Saturday, March 5: Snowibration snow sculpture contest, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Eastern Slope Regional Airport, off Route 113. Ages 6-18. FMI: 935-4711 or [email protected].

Hartford, Saturday, March 5: Clothing Center, 1-2:30 p.m., Church Street, across from Community Church.

Hebron, Saturday, March 5: New England boiled dinner, 5-6:30 p.m., Community Baptist Church, Station Road. FMI: 966-2663.

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

Paris, Saturday, March 5: Chinese auction, 1 p.m., Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School cafeteria. Doors open at 11 a.m. Bake sale, 50/50, grab bags, food. Benefits SAD 17 Head Custodians scholarship fund.

Paris, Saturday, March 5: Corned beef supper, 5 p.m., Paris Fire Station, Western Avenue. $8, 4-12 $4, under 4 free.

Paris, Saturday, March 5: Meat loaf supper and dance, 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. Supper $7, dance $5. Music by Jones Dance Band.

Sumner, Saturday, March 5: Ham supper, 5:30 p.m., Congregational Church. Donations. Raffles. FMI: Peggy 388-2074.

Casco, Monday, March 7: American Red Cross blood drive, 2-7 p.m., Village Church.

Paris, Tuesday, March 8: Family game night, 6-7:30 p.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or e-mail [email protected].

Norway, Wednesday, March 9: Story time for ages 2-6, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.

Bryant Pond, Thursday, March 10: Guest speakers Randy and Brenda Malm, 2 p.m., Whitman Memorial Library, 28 Bethel Road. Free. Open to the public.

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

Norway, Friday, March 11: Story time for ages 0-2, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308.

Paris, Friday, March 11: Pre-school play group, 9:30 a.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or e-mail [email protected].

Norway, Saturday, March 12: Texas hold’em tournament, 1-5 p.m., Norway Municipal Complex, 19 Danforth St. $55. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Limited to 48 participants. FMI: 743-8679.

Paris, Saturday, March 12: St. Patrick’s dinner and dance, 5 p.m., American Legion Hall, Church St. Dinner 5-6 p.m., adults $7, children under 12 $3, under 3 free. Dance 6:30 p.m., $5. Music by Jones Band. FMI: 743-6684.

Paris, Saturday, March 12: Square dancing, 7-10 p.m., Oxford Hills Middle School, 100 Pine St. $6. Non-dancers welcome for free. Held by Swingin’ Bears Square Dance Club. FMI: 577-6893.

Paris, Saturday, March 12: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church St. $5. Lunch counter open.

Bridgton, Sunday, March 13: American Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Shawnee Peak Ski Resort, 119 Mountain Rd.

Harrison, Sunday, March 13: Public breakfast, 8:30-10:30 a.m., VFW Post #9328, Waterford Rd. Donations appreciated.

Paris, Tuesday, March 15: Family game night, 6-7:30 p.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Norway, Wednesday, March 16: Story time for ages 2-6, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308.