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
Bethel, Saturday, Dec. 5: Bean and casserole supper and tree lighting, 5:30 p.m., United Methodist Church. $7, under 12 $3.
Dixfield, Saturday, Dec. 5: Christmas fair, 9 a.m., lunch 11 a.m., Congregational Church. Crafts, raffles, baked goods, greens. FMI on greens: 562-7095.
Bethel, Sunday, Dec. 6: Mahoosuc Community Band holiday concert, 4 p.m., West Parish Congregational Church.
Dixfield, Sunday, Dec. 6: Children’s Christmas party, 1-4 p.m., American Legion Post 100.
Dixfield, Sunday, Dec. 6: Adult’s Christmas party, 5 p.m., dinner 5:30 p.m., American Legion Post 100. Gift exchange. If interested, gals bring a gal’s gift, guys bring a guy’s gift.
Dixfield, Monday, Dec. 7: Preschool story hour, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.
Rumford, Wednesday, Dec. 9: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., Public Library, 56 Rumford Ave. Ages 2-5. FMI: 364-3661.
Rumford, Wednesday, Dec. 9: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-6 p.m., American Legion, 184 Congress St.
Andover, Saturday, Dec. 12: Craft fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Fire Department. Santa arrives at 1 p.m.
Rumford, Saturday, Dec. 12: Snowmobile Hill Climb, 10 a.m., Black Mountain of Maine. Entry fee $25 per class, $20 if prepaid; spectators 13 and up $5, 6-12 $3, under 6 free. Registration 7:30 a.m. FMI: 364-8977.
Dixfield, Monday, Dec. 14: Preschool story time, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.