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, Thursday, June 24: Chicken dinner and honoring of Sen. Bruce Bryant, 5:30 p.m., Eagles Hall. $15, students/seniors $12. FMI: 875-2116.

Rumford, Thursday, June 24, 5:30 PM. Evening to Honor Sen. Bruce Bryant. Chicken Dinner and Program. Rumford Eagles Hall. Tickets $15; $12 for students and seniors.

Call 875-2116 to reserve a ticket, or purchase tickets at the door.

Andover, Saturday, June 26: Variety show, 7 p.m., First Congregational Church. Donations. Refreshments, 50/50. Benefits the Andover Food Pantry. Sponsored by People in Action. FMI: Laura 392-3621 or Linda 364-7968.

Bethel, Saturday, June 26: Yard sale, 8 a.m., Telstar High School. Sponsored by Rotary Club.

Bethel, Saturday, June 26: Auction, 6:30 p.m., Telstar High School. Sponsored by Rotary Club. Preview 5:30 p.m.

Dixfield, Saturday, June 26: Public Supper Spaghetti Feed, 4-7 p.m., King Hiram Masonic Lodge #57. Sponsored by  Masonic Lodge No. 57. $7, kids under age 12 $4.

Mexico, Saturday, June 26: Strawberry festival, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Congregational UCC. Handicapped accessible.

Rumford, Saturday, June 26: Nancy O.’s Special Show, 7 p.m., Rumford Falls Auditorium, Town Hall. $7. Theatre, music and comedy. Some adult content. Advance tickets at Bartash’s, Congress Street.

Mexico, Tuesday, June 29: Magician “Conjuring Carroll, 10 a.m., Calvin Lyons Hall, next to Library. Donations accepted. FMI: 364-3281 or [email protected].

Rumford, Saturday, July 3: Bean hole supper, 5 p.m., Blazing Star Lodge, Route 232. $6, under 12 $3. Stair chair on back stairs. FMI: Joe 364-4715 or concordpond@roadrunner.