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, Friday, Jan. 15: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Sunday River Southridge, 10 Peaks Lodge.
Rumford, Friday, Jan. 15: Meatloaf super and Chinese auction, 5-6:30 p.m., Snowshoe Club, Waldo Street. $7, 12 and under $4. Members and guests welcome.
Rumford, Friday, Jan. 15: Dance, 7-11 p.m., Snowshoe Club, Waldo Street.. Music by Noel & Don. Members and guests welcome.
Rumford, Saturday, Jan. 16: Think Snow dance, 8 p.m. to midnight, Eagles Club. Raffles, door prize, 50/50. Music by the Hooligans. Sponsored by area snowmobile clubs.
Dixfield, Monday, Jan. 18: pre-school story times, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838
Rumford, Wednesday, Jan. 20: Preschool story time for ages 2-5, 10 a.m., Library, 56 Rumford Ave. FMI: 364-3661.
Rumford, Saturday, Jan. 23: Texas Hold EM tournament, doors open 8:30 a.m., Eagles Club. $30. Only 100 seats. Lunch $5. Sign up or FMI: Butch Carey 357-5345 or Jim Rinaldo 364-2983.
Dixfield, Monday, Jan. 25: Preschool story time, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.