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, 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, Saturday, Dec. 4: Beef stew supper, 4:45 p.m., St. A.-St. John’s Parish Hall. $7, under 12 $3. Take out available.

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].

Mexico, Wednesday, Dec. 8: 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, Dec. 8: Preschool story time for ages 2-5, 10 a.m., Library, Public Room, 56 Rumford Ave. FMI: 364-3661.

Rumford, Wednesday, Dec. 8: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-6 p.m., American Legion, 184 Congress St.

Andover, Saturday, Dec. 11: Craft fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., fire station. Doors open for crafters at 9 a.m. Santa arrives at 1 p.m. Call to reserve a table. FMI: 392-1140.

Dixfield, Monday, Dec. 13: Preschool story time, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.

Mexico, Monday, Dec. 13: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Public Library, 134 Main St. FMI: 364-3281 or [email protected].