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

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

Bethel, Saturday, Nov. 6: “Family Caregiving: Guiding You through the Rewards and Challenges Ahead,” 10 a.m. to noon, Congregational Church, Church Street. Free. Refreshments. Speaker Laurie Winsor, Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice. Sponsored by Western Mountains Senior College. FMI: 824-2053.

Bethel, Saturday, Nov. 6: Turkey supper, 5 p.m., Alder River Grange. Adults $7. Under 12 $3. Veterans free.

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. Takeout available. FMI: Joe 364-4715 or [email protected].

Rumford, Saturday, Nov. 6: Turkey supper, 4:45 p.m., St. Athanasius-St. John Parish Hall. Adults, $7, children under 12, $3. Take-out available.

Dixfield, Monday, Nov. 8: Preschool story time, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Memorial Library, 42, Main St. FMI: 562-8838.

Mexico, Monday, Nov. 8: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Public Library, 134 Main St. FMI: 364-3281 or [email protected].

Mexico, Wednesday, Nov. 10: Lunch, 11:30 a.m., Town Hall. Free. Doors open at 10 a.m. Served by GRAMPS. FMI: 364-7242.

Rumford, Wednesday, Nov. 10: Preschool story hour, 10 a.m., Rumford Public Library, 56 Rumford Ave. Ages 2-5. FMI: 364-3661.

Bethel, Friday, Nov. 12: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Gould Academy, 39 Church St.

Mexico, Saturday, Nov. 13: Public supper, 5 p.m., Congregational United Church of Christ (“Green Church”). Adults $7, under 12 $3.

Rumford, Saturday, Nov. 13: Fall fair and silent auction, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., United Methodist Church, 455 Linnell St. Beef stew lunch 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Rumford, Saturday, Nov. 13: Christmas fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Senior Citizen’s Hall, 50 Congress St. Door prizes, 50/50.

Rumford, Saturday, Nov. 13: Craft and food sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., American Legion. Chinese auction, 50/50. Sponsored by Ladies Auxiliary Unit #24. FMI: 364-2827 or 363-5665.

Rumford, Saturday, Nov. 13: Spaghetti dinner and karaoke, 7 p.m. to midnight, Eagles Bingo Hall, Oxford Avenue. $5. Chinese auction, raffles. Benefits Tammy (Martin) Philbrick.

Rumford, Saturday, Nov. 13: Dance, 7 p.m., Rumford Falls Auditorium. $5, under 12 with adult $3. Live music, 50/50, raffles, refreshments. Advance tickets at Bartash Card and Gift. Benefits Jane Holt deFrees Scholarship. Sponsored by Rumford Performing Arts.

Rumford, Saturday, Nov. 13: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Rumford Community Home. Benefits residents activity fund. Donation of crafts or baked goods: 364-7863 ext. 124.

Mexico, Monday, Nov. 15: Preschool story hour, 10 a.m., Mexico Public Library, 134 Main St. FMI: 364-3281 or [email protected].

Dixfield, Monday, Nov. 15: Preschool story time, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Memorial Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.

Dixfield, Tuesday, Nov. 16: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dirigo High School, 99 Weld St.

Mexico, Wednesday, Nov. 17: Lunch, 11:30 a.m., Town Hall. Free. Doors open at 10 a.m. Sponsored by Greater Rumford Area Ministers Pantry Service. FMI: Judy 364-7242.

Rumford, Wednesday, Nov. 17: Story time for ages 2-5, 10 a.m., Library Public Room, 56 Rumford Ave. FMI: 364-3661.

Rumford, Sunday, Nov. 21: Texas hold’em tournament, 2 p.m., 49 Franklin St. $50. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Sponsored by Rumford Area Rotary. Register and FMI: 357-8023 or 364-2983.