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
Dixfield, Thursday, Sept. 10: Program on history of schools by Tim Kelly, 7 p.m., Historical Society Charter Meeting Room. Public invited. Refreshments. Members meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Rumford, Saturday, Sept. 12: Bean and casserole supper, 5:30 p.m., United Methodist Church, Linnell Street. $6.
Rumford, Saturday, Sept. 12: Book sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Library, downstairs. Videos and audio books available. Sponsored by Friends of the Rumford Library.
Rumford, Saturday, Sept. 12: Steak or Lobster at the Elks, 5-7 p.m., Rumford Lodge of Elks #862. Steak $15, 1 1/4 pound lobster $18. entertainment 7-10 p.m.
Bethel, Sunday, Sept. 13: CROP walk, 1 p.m., starting at West Parish congregational Church, Church Street. Benefits local food pantries and Church World Service. FMI: Christine Trefethen at [email protected] or Jane Chandler at [email protected]
Rumford, Sunday, Sept. 13: Meatloaf dinner, 12-1:30 p.m., Grange #115. $7, 12 and under $3.50. Takeout available.
Bethel, Wednesday, Sept. 16: “What’s New in Joint Replacement Surgery” by Dr. R. Reed Gramse, 6-7:30 p.m., Congregational Church, 32 Church St. Advance registration appreciated.  FMI or to register: R. Tifft 824-2053.
Rumford, Friday, Sept. 18: Dance with music by Noel Palmer and Don, 7-11 p.m., American Legion #24. $6 single, $10 couple. Doors open at 6 p.m. Chinese raffle, 50/50. Sponsored by Legion Riders.
Bethel, Saturday, Sept. 19: Self-guided barn tours, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Bethel area. $10. Tickets and map at Historical Society’s Robinson House, 10 Broad St. starting at 9 a.m.