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

Dixfield, Friday, Dec. 17: Coffee house, 7-9 p.m., Dixfield Congregational Church, High St. $5 adults, free for children under 12 accompanied by an adult.

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.

Dixfield, Monday, Dec. 20: Preschool story time, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.

Mexico, Monday, Dec. 20: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Public Library, 134 Main St. FMI: 364-3281 or [email protected].

Rumford, Tuesday, Dec. 21: American Red Cross blood drive, 8:15 a.m. to 2 p.m., Mountain Valley High School, 799 Hancock St.

Mexico, Wednesday, Dec. 22: Lunch, 11:30 a.m., Town Hall. Free. Sponsored by Greater Rumford Area Ministers Pantry Service. Doors open at 10 a.m. FMI: Judy 364-7242.

Rumford, Wednesday, Dec. 22: Story time for ages 2-5, 10 a.m., Library Public Room, 56 Rumford Ave. FMI: 364-3661.Dixfield, Monday, Dec. 13: Preschool story time, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.

Rumford, Saturday, Dec. 25: Open house, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Rumford Baptist Church, 112 Washington St. All are welcome. FMI: 369-0703.

Dixfield, Monday, Dec. 27: Preschool storytime, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.

Rumford, Monday, Dec. 27: Preschool story hour, 10 a.m., Mexico Public Library, 134 Main St. FMI: 364-3281 or e-mail [email protected].

Rumford, Wednesday, Dec. 29: Preschool story hour, 10 a.m., Rumford Public Library, 56 Rumford Ave. Ages 2 to 5. FMI: 364-3661.

Rumford, Wednesday, Dec. 29: Free lunch, 11:30 a.m., Town Hall. All are welcome. Doors open at 10 a.m. Served by GRAMPS. FMI: 364-7242.