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, Thursday, Feb. 25: “For Every Heart, There is a Story” program on women and heart disease, 4:30-6 p.m., Bethel Congregational Church, Church Street. Free. Sponsored by To Your Health of Western Mountains Senior College. FMI: 824-2053.

Dixfield, Friday, Feb. 26: Free Turkey Pie Supper, 5 p.m., Dixfield Congregational Church. FMI: 562-7095.

Rumford, Saturday, Feb. 27: Team: Friends & Family Forever Relay for Life Supper, 5 p.m. until sold out, Rumford American Legion. $7, kids 12 & under $3. Takeout call 364-6102. Chinese Auction, 50/50. FMI: call Kim 364-7953 or Gloria 364-7818.

Rumford, Saturday, Feb. 27: Cancer benefit for Tracy Bellegarde, 3-6 p.m., Eagles Club, 13 Oxford Ave. Chinese auction, bake sale, well house raffle, spaghetti supper $7.

Dixfield, Monday, March 1: Preschool story time, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.

Rumford, Wednesday, Mar. 3: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., Rumford Public Library, Children’s Room, 56 Rumford Ave. Ages 2-5. FMI: 364-3661.

Dixfield, Friday, Mar. 5: Boil Ham Public Supper, 4-6 p.m., Swasey-Torrey Post 100. $6, kids ages 6-12 $4, under 5 free.

Rumford, Friday, Mar. 5: Salmon pie luncheon, 11:30 a.m., St. Barnabas Episcopal church. $7. Take out available 3364-2193 after 9 a.m. Fri.

Dixfield, Monday, March 8: Preschool story time, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.