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, Wednesday, July 21: American Red Cross blood drive, 2-7 p.m., Telstar High School, 284 Walkers Mills Road.

Rumford, Wednesday, July 21: Summer fest: Mr. Science, Bitsy Ionta, 3 p.m., Public Library. Interesting scientific activities.

Rumford, Thursday, July 22: Summer fest: Craft Fun Day, 3 p.m., Public Library. Bring a 3×5 or 4×6 picture to put in a frame you will make.

Mexico, Friday, July 23: Farmers’ market, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Labonville. New vendors welcome. FMI: Gail Cutting 364-3424.

Rumford, Friday, July 23: Summer fest: Picnic in the Park, “Mother Goose Time” with Frann Bird, 12 noon, Public Library . Bring lunch and blanket. Rain or shine.

Dixfield, Tuesday, July 27: The Magic of Conjuring Carol, 2-3 p.m., Ludden Memorial Library.

Mexico, Tuesday, July 27: “Bananas” the Clown, 10 a.m., Library, Main Street. Free. FMI: 364-3281 or [email protected].

Mexico, Thursday, July 29: Hymn Sing, 6:30 p.m., Congregational Church, UCC, “Green Church”. Free will offering. Refreshments. Benefits choir praise hymnals. Handicapped accessible.

Mexico, Friday, July 30: River Valley Farmers Market, 10 a.m to 3 p.m., Labonville. New vendors welcome. FMI: Gail Cutting 364-3424.

East Dixfield, Saturday, July 31: Ol’ Prospector’s Day, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Countryfolk Music Theatre, Route 2. FMI: Larry Bisbee 645-4411 or [email protected].

Bethel, Sunday, Aug. 1: Concert by Al Mallory & Friends, 4 p.m., Bethel Common. Free. Bring chair or blanket. Sponsored by Mahoosuc Arts Council.