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, Dec. 12: Craft fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Fire Department. Santa arrives at 1 p.m.
Andover, Saturday, Dec. 12: Christmas fair, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., First Congregational Church.
Canton, Saturday, Dec. 12: Christmas breakfast, 6:30-10 a.m., Old Canton Municipal Building. $6, under 12 $3. Takeout available. Benefits Old Canton School House. FMI:597-2218 or 597-3108.
Peru, Saturday, Dec. 12: Christmas Toy Drive, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Peru Baptist Church, Main Street. Sponsored by Families in Crisis Task Force. FMI: 357-7072.
Rumford, Saturday, Dec. 12: Rumford Performing Arts Committee presents a Christmas play, 7 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m., Rumford Falls Auditorium.$3, children 12 and under free. Community tree  will be raffled off at intermission.
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.
Rumford, Saturday, Dec. 12: Festival of Trees Christmas concert, 7 p.m., Rumford Falls Auditorium. $3, 12 and under with adult, free. Doors open at 6 p.m.
Dixfield, Monday, Dec. 14: Preschool story time, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.
Rumford, Wednesday, Dec. 16: Preschool story time for ages 2-5, 10 a.m., Library, 56 Rumford Ave. FMI: 364-3661.
Dixfield, Monday, Dec. 21: Pre-school storytime hour, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Library, 42 Main St.  FMI: 562-8838.
Rumford, Tuesday, Dec. 22: Red Cross Blood Drive, 8:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Mountain Valley High School, 799 Hancock Street.