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.
Rumford area
Andover, Saturday, Aug. 1: Flower show, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Historical Society Building. Entries to be received Friday 5:30-8 p.m.
Canton, Saturday, Aug. 1: Chicken pie supper, 5 p.m., Ponemah Rebekah Lodge Hall. $7, under 12 $5.
Rumford, Saturday, Aug. 1: Grange #115 fishing derby for ages 12 and under with adult, starting at 9 a.m., Upper West Ellis Fire Pond, Route 5. $20. Only 50 tickets, first come, first serve. Prizes. Sponsored by First Wind. Tickets or FMI: Joe 470-7402 or Vicki 364-2129.
Rumford, Saturday, Aug. 1: Bean Hole Bean Supper, 5 p.m., Blazing Star Lodge, Rte. 232, Rumford Corner. Cost: Adults $6, under 12 $3. Takeouts available. Stair chair on back stairs. FMI: Joe Roy 364-4715 or concordpond@roadrunner.com.
Rumford, Saturday, Aug. 1: Big Rummage Sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Rumford Community Home (RCH), 11 JF Kennedy Dr. Benefits Resident Activity Fund. Outdoors, a rain date will be set as needed. FMI: 364-7863.
Bethel, Sunday, Aug. 2: Mahoosuc Arts Council Free Concert Series: Jewel Clark and Donnie Katlin, 4 p.m., the Gazebo on the Bethel Common. FMI: 824-3575, www.mahoosucarts.org.
Rumford, Wednesday, Aug. 5: American Red Cross Blood Drive, 12 to 6 p.m., American Legion, 184 Congress St.
Bethel, Friday through Sunday, Aug. 7-9: Sudbury Canada Days festival, throughout the day, downtown. Art show, historic films, period house tours, children’s games, porch plays. FMI: Stan Howe at Bethel Historical Society 824-2908 or 1-800-824-2910. Mexico, Friday, Aug. 7: American Girl tea party with Julie Albright for ages 5-11, 1 p.m., Calvin Lyons Hall, next to the Library. Activities and refreshments. 1970’s clothing welcome but not necessary. RSVP and FMI: 364-3281.
Rumford, Saturday, Aug. 8: Lobster or steak dinner, 5-7 p.m., Elks Lodge #862. Lobster $22, steak $15. Entertainment to follow by Sammie Angel. Silent auction, 50/50. FMI: 364-2548 or 369-0619.
Bethel, Sunday, Aug. 9: Mahoosuc Arts Council Free Concert Series: 50/50 Blues Band, 4 p.m., the Gazebo on the Bethel Common. FMI: 824-3575, www.mahoosucarts.org.
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