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, Thursday, Sept. 30: Zumbathon, 6 p.m., Greater Rumford Community Center, 50 Congress St. $10. Supports Susan G. Komen for the Cure fight against breast cancer. FMI: partyinpink.com.

Mexico, Friday, Oct. 1: Farmers’ market, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Labonville, 53 River Road.

Canton, Saturday, Oct. 2: Pancake breakfast, 7-10 a.m., Whitney Lodge #167. $5.

Rumford, Saturday, Oct. 2: Rummage and food sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. Barnabas Church.

Rumford, Saturday, Oct. 2: Roast pork supper, 4:45 p.m., St. A.-St. John’s Parish Hall. Adults, $7. Children under 12, $3. Take out available.

Dixfield, Monday, Oct. 4: Preschool story time, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Library, 42 Main St.

Mexico, Monday, Oct. 4: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Public Library, 134 Main St. FMI: 364-3281 or [email protected].

Rumford, Wednesday, Oct. 6: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-6 p.m., American Legion, 184 Congress St.

Mexico, Friday, Oct. 8: Farmers’ market, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Labonville, 53 River Road.

Bethel, Saturday, Oct. 9: Yard sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., West Parish Congregational Church, Church Street. Benefits the Smile Fund.

Mexico, Saturday, Oct. 9: Public supper, 5 p.m., Mexico Congregational United Church of Christ (the “Green Church”). Adults, $7. Children under 12, $3.

Rumford, Saturday, Oct. 9: Dance, 7 p.m., The Eagles. $8 in advance, $10 at the door. FMI: 364-2612.

Dixfield, Monday, Oct. 11: Preschool story time, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Library, 42, Main St. FMI: 562-8838.

Mexico, Monday, Oct. 11: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Public Library, 134 Main St. FMI: 364-3281 or [email protected].