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
Rumford, Wednesday, Oct.21: Preschool story time for ages 1-5, 10 a.m., Public Library, 56 Rumford Ave. FMI: 364-3661.
Rumford, Friday, Oct. 23: Spaghetti supper and dance, supper 5-6:30 p.m., dance 7-11 p.m., Eagle’s hall. Supper $7, children $4; dance $7. Chinese auction, raffle, food. Music by Monsta. Benefits Mark (Goldie) Tozier of Dixfield.
Rumford, Saturday, Oct. 24: Halloween pumpkin festival, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., 320 Isthmus Road. $5. Costume parade 1 p.m. Sponsored by Cancer Crusaders. Benefits Relay for Life. FMI: 364-3666.
Rumford, Saturday, Oct. 24: Haunted Halloween walk, 6-10 p.m., 320 Isthmus Road. $3. Sponsored by Cancer Crusaders. Benefits Relay for Life. FMI: 364-3666.
Rumford, Saturday, Oct. 24: Halloween dance, 7-11 p.m., Snowshoe Club. Music by One Step Ahead. Members and guest welcome.
Rumford, Sunday, Oct. 25: Ham dinner, 12-1:30 p.m., Grange #115, Rumford Center. $7, 12 and under $3.50. Takeout available.
Rumford, Wednesday, Oct. 28: Preschool story time for ages 2-5, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room. FMI: 364-3661.
Dixfield, Thursday, Oct. 29: Harvest dinner, 6-7:30 p.m., Dirigo High School. $7, students $5. Tickets: 562-4251 or through a class member. Benefits Class of 2010. FMI: [email protected].
Dixfield, Saturday, Oct. 31: Haunted hayride, 6-9 p.m., McGouldrick Park. $4, students $3.  Sponsored by Dirigo High School Class of 2010.
Rumford, Saturday, Oct. 31: Craft fair and bake sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Elementary School, Lincoln Avenue. Refreshments and lunch available.