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, Oct. 21: Haunted walk, 320 Isthmus Rd. $3. Also runs Fri. 22, Sat. 23, Wed. 27, and Thurs. 28. Proceeds to River Valley Relay for Life through Cancer Crusaders relay team.

Rumford, Friday, Oct. 22: Harvest supper, 4:30-7 p.m., Rumford Lodge of Elks #862. $7. Sign up in advance. FMI: 364-4022 or 364-2548.

Rumford, Saturday, Oct. 23: Kids pumpkin festival, 12-3 p.m., 320 Isthmus Rd. $5. Rain date Oct. 30. Proceeds to River Valley Relay for Life through Cancer Crusaders relay team.

Rumford, Saturday, Oct. 23: Ski Swap, 8 a.m. to noon, Black Mountain. Equipment accepted Friday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Dixfield, Monday, Oct. 25: Preschool story time, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Memorial Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.

Mexico, Monday, Oct. 25: Preschool story hour, 10 a.m., Mexico Public Library, 134 Main St. FMI: 364-3281 or [email protected].

Mexico, Monday, Oct. 25: “The Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow” by Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers, 3:30 p.m., Calvin Lyons Hall, next to Library. Donation. FMI: 364-3281.

Mexico, Wednesday, Oct. 27: Lunch, 11:30 a.m., Town Hall. Free. Doors open at 10 a.m. Sponsored by Greater Rumford Area Ministries Pantry Service. FMI: Judy 364-7242.

Rumford, Wednesday, Oct. 27: Haddock fish fry, 4:30-6 p.m., Elks Lodge. Eat it or take out. Reserve at 364-4710, 364-3648 or 364-4022.

Dixfield, Saturday, Oct. 30: Harvest supper, 4-7 p.m., King Hiram Masonic Lodge #57. Adults, $7. Children under 12, $4.

Mexico, Saturday, Oct. 30: Youth on the Rock Fun Fest, 6-9 p.m., First Baptist Church, 20 Roxbury Road. Music, games, refreshments, speakers. For middle school to young adult. FMI: 364-8712.

Rumford, Saturday, Oct. 30: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Rumford Elementary School, Lincoln Avenue. Bake sale, raffles.

Mexico, Sunday, Oct. 31: Fall family festival, 2:30-4:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, 20 Roxbury Road. Puppet show, games, refreshments, prizes. FMI: 364-8712.

Mexico, Monday, Nov. 1: Preschool story&craft hour, 10 a.m., Mexico Public Library, 134 Main St. FMI: 364-3281 or [email protected].

Dixfield, Monday, Nov. 1: Preschool story time, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Memorial Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.