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. 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, noon to 6 p.m., American Legion, 184 Congress St.

Rumford, Friday, Dec. 10: Meat pie luncheon, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Elks Lodge. $8.50. Takeout available. Use side entrance. Order and FMI: Sandee 364-2548 or 418-9650 or Lodge 364-4022.

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.

Mexico, Sunday, Dec. 12: “One King” Christmas cantata, 6 p.m., First Baptist Church, 20 Roxbury Road.

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].

Mexico, Wednesday, Dec. 15: 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, Dec. 15: Story time for ages 2-5, 10 a.m., Library Public Room, 56 Rumford Ave. FMI: 364-3661.

Bethel, Thursday and Friday, Dec. 16-17: “A Christmas Carol”, 7 p.m., Helen C. Berry Auditorium, Telstar Regional School, Route 26. Free. FMI: 824-2136.

Bethel, Saturday, Dec. 18: “A Christmas Carol”, 2 and 7 p.m., Helen C. Berry Auditorium, Telstar Regional School, Route 26. Free. FMI: 824-2136.