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
Canton, Saturday, Oct. 3: Chicken pie supper, 5 p.m., Ponemah Rebekah Lodge Hall. $7, under 12 $5. Takeout available.
Rumford, Saturday, Oct. 3: American Legion family fun day, 12-4 p.m., American Legion Post 24. For members, eligible members and their families. Games, raffles, food. FMI: Gayle 357-2744, Tricia 357-3289 or Sue and Greg 418-7714.
Rumford, Saturday, Oct. 3: Dance with music by “One Step Ahead”, 7-11 p.m., American Legion Post 24. $2 members, $5 non-members. Ages 21 and up. FMI: Gayle 357-2744, Tricia 357-3289 or Sue and Greg 418-7714.
Rumford, Saturday, Oct. 3: Roast pork supper, 4:45 p.m., St. Athanasius and St. John’s Church Hall. $7, under 12 $3.
Rumford, Wednesday, Oct. 7: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 6 p.m., American Legion, 184 Congress St.
Rumford, Wednesday, Oct. 7: Preschool story time for ages 2-5, 10 a.m., Public Library.
Bethel, Thursday, Oct. 8: “Starr King’s The White Hills and 19th Century White Mountain Tourism” lecture by Randall H. Bennett, 7:30 p.m., Mason House exhibit hall.
Hanover/Rumford, Saturday, Oct. 10: Fall Foliage River Run, registration 9 a.m., launch time 10 a.m., Hanover Boat Launch ending at Rumford Boat Launch, Route 2. $15 before Oct. 1, $20 after Oct. 1, under 12 free. Chicken barbecue, sponsor booths, snacks, water safety presentation. Registration and FMI: 364-3241 or www.rivervalleychamber.com.
Rumford, Saturday, Oct. 10: Dance, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., The Shak. $10. Lunch, live music, open mic, Chinese auction, raffles. Benefits Frank Grace. FMI: 357-0041.
Rumford, Wednesday, Oct. 14: Preschool story time for ages 2-5, 10 a.m., Public Library, 56 Rumford Ave. FMI: 364-3661.