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, Oct. 6: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 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.

Rumford, Sunday, Oct. 10: Corn beef and ham dinner, 12-1:30 p.m., Grange #115, Rumford Center. $8, 12 and under $4.

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].

Mexico, Friday, Oct. 15: Farmers’ market, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Labonville, 53 River Road.

Rumford, Saturday, Oct. 16: Turkey supper, 5 p.m., Blazing Star Lodge, Route 232. $8, under 12 $4. Take out available. FMI: Dick 364-2943 or Joe 364-4715.