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

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

Bethel, Saturday, Sept. 18: Barn tours, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Bethel area. $10. Rain or shine. Tickets at Robinson House, 10 Broad St. Sponsored by Bethel Historical Society. FMI: 824-2908 or [email protected].

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..

Rumford, Saturday, Sept. 18: Bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m., United Methodist Church, Linnell Street. $6.

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

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

Mexico, Friday, Sept. 24: Farmers’ market, 10 am. to 3 p.m., Labonville, 53 River Road.

Dixfield, Monday, Sept. 27: Pre-school story time, 10:30 -11:30 a.m., Ludden Memorial Library, 42 Main St.

Mexico, Monday, Sept. 27: Preschool story and craft hour, 10 a.m., Mexico Public Library, 134 Main St. FMI: 364-3281 or [email protected].