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, 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.

Rumford, Wednesday, Oct. 27: Preschool story hour, 10 a.m., Rumford Public Library, Rumford Ave. Ages 2-5. In the public room. FMI: 364-3661.

Canton, Friday, Oct. 29: Harvest supper, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Whitney Lodge.

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.

Andover, Tuesday, Nov. 2: Hunter’s supper, 5 p.m., First Congregational Church. Adults, $7. Children under 12, $5.

Mexico, Wednesday, Nov. 3: Free lunch, 11:30 a.m., Mexico Town Hall. Doors open at 10 a.m. Hosted by Greater Rumford Area Ministers Pantry Service. FMI: 364-7242.

Rumford, Wednesday, Nov. 3: Preschool story hour, 10 a.m., Rumford Public Library, Rumford Ave. Ages 2-5. In the public room. FMI: 364-3661.

East Dixfield, Friday, Nov. 5: Bean and casserole supper, 5-7 p.m., Fire Station, Route 2. Donations benefit Jaci Maxham. FMI: 645-3254.

Mexico, Saturday, Nov. 6: Christmas fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Congregational United Church of Christ. Crafts, bake sale, raffles, luncheon.

Rumford, Saturday, Nov. 6: Chicken barbecue, 5 p.m., Blazing Star Lodge, Route 232. $8, under 12 $4. Take out available. FMI: Joe 364-4715 or [email protected].