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, Saturday, Nov. 27: Dance with music by Stereo Type, 7-11 p.m., Elks Lodge #862. $5. Food, 50/50, Chinese auction. Benefits Maine Children’s Cancer Program.

Bethel, Sunday, Nov. 28: Breakfast buffet, 7:30-11 a.m., Gould Academy, Ordway Dining Hall, Church Street. $8, 12 and under $3. Benefits Rotary Club’s projects and scholarships.

Dixfield, Monday, Nov. 29: Preschool story time, 10:30-11:30, Ludden Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.

Mexico, Monday, Nov. 29: Preschool story and craft time, 10 a.m., Public Library, 134 Main St. FMI: 364-3281 or [email protected].

Mexico, Wednesday, Dec. 1: Lunch, 11:30 a.m., Town Hall. Free. All are welcome. Doors open at 10 a.m. Served by G.R.A.M.P.S. FMI: 364-7242.

Rumford, Wednesday, Dec. 1: Preschool story hour, 10 a.m., Rumford Public Library, 56 Rumford Ave. FMI: 364-3661.

Bethel, Saturday, Dec. 4: Christmas Fair and Tea, 1-4 p.m, West Parish Congregational Church, Church Street.

Bethel, Saturday, Dec. 4: Public supper and tree lighting, 5:30 p.m., United Methodist Church, Main St.

Rumford, Saturday, Dec. 4: “A Musical Christmas Card”, 7 p.m., Mountain Valley High School auditorium. Adults $10, children under 12 $5. Presented by RAAPA.

Rumford, Sunday, Dec. 5: “A Musical Christmas Card”, 2 p.m., Mountain Valley High School auditorium. Adults $10, children under 12 $5. Presented by RAAPA.

Dixfield, Monday, Dec. 6: Preschool story time, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.

Mexico, Monday, Dec. 6: Preschool story and craft, 10 a.m., Public Library, 134 Main St. FMI: 364-3281 or [email protected].