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, Friday, Sept. 10: Farmers’ market, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Labonville, 53 River Road.

Mexico, Saturday, Sept. 11: Public supper, 5 p.m., Green Church. Adults, $7. Children under 12, $3. Take-outs after 5:30 p.m.

Bethel, Saturday, Sept. 18: Harvestfest & Chowdah Cookoff, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Bethel Village Common, Broad St. Tickets on sale at 11 a.m. Chowder served at noon. FMI: www.bethelharvestfest.com.

Dixfield, Monday, Sept. 20: Preschool story time, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Memorial Library, 42 Main St.

Dixfield, Monday, Sept. 13: Preschool story time, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Memorial Library.

Mexico, Monday, Sept. 13: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Public Library, 134 Main St. FMI: 364-3281 or [email protected].

Mexico, Friday, Sept. 17: River Valley farmers’ market, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Labonville, 53 River Rd. New vendors welcome.

Rumford, Saturday, Sept. 18: Maine Children’s Cancer Walk, 9 a.m., Hosmer Field Complex. Registration at 8 a.m. All proceeds to help kids fighting cancer. Hosted by MCCP. FMI: 364-2548, 418-9650, 369-0619, 364-2479.

Mexico, Monday, Sept. 20: Preschool story&craft hour, 10 a.m., Mexico Public Library, 134 Main St. FMI: 364-3281 or [email protected].

Norway, Wednesday, Sept. 22: Preschool story time for ages 2-6, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308.

Paris, Wednesday, Sept. 22: Square dance, 6:30-9 p.m., Oxford Hills Middle School, Pine Street. $4, first two nights free. Sponsored by Swingin’ Bears Square Dance Club. FMI: 577-6894, 647-2008, 782-4050.