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, Feb. 10: Preschool story time for ages 2-5, 10 a.m., Public Library, 56 Rumford Ave. FMI: 364-3661.
Rumford, Wednesday, Feb. 10: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-6 p.m., American Legion, 184 Congress St.
Roxbury, Saturday, Feb. 13: Larry Mercier Memorial ice fishing derby, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Roxbury Pond. $10 entrance fee. Prizes. Lunch available. Sponsored by Mexico Lions Club. FMI: Roland 562-0949 or 364-2827 or Jim 364-9050.
Dixfield, Monday, Feb. 15: Preschool story time, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.