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, Oct. 10: Ellis River Riders horse club’s last game show, 9 a.m., Airport Road, off of Route 5. Free. Food served all day. FMI: www.ellisriverriders.com or call Lainie Wilkinson 562-9993.
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.
Mexico, Saturday, Oct. 10: Public Supper, 5 p.m., Mexico U.C.C.(green church). Roast beef, veggies, homemade pies. $7, kids 12 and under $3.
Mexico, Saturday, Oct 10: Baked bean and chop suey supper, 5 p.m., King Hiram Lodge, Rt. 2. Baked beans, chop suey, cole slaw, rolls, pies, coffee, punch. $7, kids 12 and under $5. Takeout available, call 562-7263.
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.
Mexico, Saturday, Oct. 17: Family Fun Day, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Chiasson’s Barn Full of Dreams, 178 Poplar Hill Road. $7, family of 4 or more $5 each. All children need an adult or guardian present. Rain date Oct. 18. Sponsored by Friends and Family Forever Relay for Life Team. FMI: Kim 364-7953 or Gloria 364-7818.
Rumford, Saturday, Oct. 17: Barbecue turkey roast, 5 p.m., Blazing Star Lodge, Route 232. $8, under 12 $4. Takeout available. Stair chair on back stairs. Sponsored by royal Arch Chapter 56. FMI: Dick Stearns 364-2943 or Joe Roy 364-4715.
Rumford, Saturday, Oct. 17: Meatloaf supper, 5-6 p.m., Snowshoe Club. $6, 12 and under $3. Members and guest welcome.
Rumford, Saturday, Oct. 17: Dance with music by Noel & Dan Band, 7-11 p.m., Snowshoe Club. Members and guest welcome.


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