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, July 28 Summer Reading Celebration for those who met their reading goals at least one week during the four week reading program, 3 p.m. Rumford Public Library. Presentation of certificates and refreshments. Wear your “Make a Splash!” T-shirt.

Rumford, Wednesday, July 28: “Seafood Nite,” 4:30-6:30 p.m., Rumford Lodge of Elks #862. $15. Hosted by Bill Ruff and his crew. 50/50 raffle. Take outs are available. FMI or to order: Sandel Welch 364-2548 or 418-9650.

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, Thursday, July 29, Children’s Theatre performances of “The Emperor‘s New Clothes,” 3 and 6:30 p.m. presented at the Mountain Valley Middle School auditorium. Admission is free.

Dixfield, Friday, July 30: “The Good Stuff,” music presented by the Dixfield Congregational Church Coffee House, 7-9 p.m., in the annex, High Street. $5, kids under 12 free with adult.

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

Rumford, Friday, July 30, Picnic in the Park, noon Rumford Public Library. “Something’s Fishy” with Barbara Hammond. Bring your lunch and picnic blanket. Rain or shine.

Dixfield, Saturday, July 31: Bean supper, 4-7 p.m., King Hiram Masonic Lodge #57. $7, under 12 $4.

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.

Mexico, Tuesday, Aug. 3: Bitsy Ionta with,”Stupendous Science Fun!,” 10 a.m., Mexico Public Library,  134 Main St. Age 2-12. Free. FMI: [email protected] or 364-3281.

Mexico, Friday, Aug. 6: American Girl Tea Party, 1 p.m., Public Library, 134 Main St. Ages 5-12. FMI: 364-3281 or [email protected].

Mexico, Friday, Aug. 6: River Valley Farmers’ Market, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Labonville. FMI: Gail Cutting 364-3424.

Rumford, Saturday, Aug. 7: Barbecue chicken supper, 5 p.m., Blazing Star Lodge, Rumford Corner, Route 232. $8, under 12 $4. Stair chair on back stairs. FMI: Joe 364-4715 or [email protected].

Bethel, Sunday, Aug. 8: Concert by Act V, 4 p.m., Bethel Common. Free. Bring chair or blanket. Sponsored by Mahoosuc Arts Council.