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

Mexico, Tuesday, Aug. 10: End-of-Summer-Reading celebration, 10 a.m., Public Library. Lunch to follow. FMI: 364-3281 or library@mexicomaine.net.

Rumford, Wednesday, Aug. 11: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 6 p.m., American Legion, 184 Congress St.

Mexico, Friday, Aug. 13: River Valley farmers’ market, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Labonville, 53 River Road. New vendors welcome. FMI: Gail 364-3424.

Mexico, Friday, Aug. 13: Local girl scout troop car wash, bake and yard sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., behind the Mexico Fire Station. Proceeds benefit the Girl Scouts of Maine Troop #805 trip to Washington D.C.

Rumford, Friday, Aug. 13: Fashion show, 12:30 p.m., What Not Shop, Hope Association, 85 Lincoln Ave. Glee Club at noon.

Mexico, Saturday, Aug. 14: Ham supper, 5 p.m., Congregational UCC “Green Church”. $7, under 12 $3.

Bethel, Sunday, Aug. 15: Concert by Brad Hooper, 4 p.m., Bethel Common. Free. Bring chair. Sponsored by Mahoosuc Arts Council.

Mexico, Friday, Aug. 20: Farmers’ market, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Labonville, 53 River Road. New vendors welcome. FMI: Gail Cutting 364-3424.

Bethel, Sunday, Aug. 22: Concert by Jewel Clark and Donnie Katlin, 4 p.m., Bethel Common. Bring chair. Sponsored by Mahoosuc Arts Council.

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