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, 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.

Dixfield, Monday, Jan. 3: Preschool story time, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Ludden Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.

Mexico, Monday, Jan. 3: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Public Library, 134 Main St. FMI: 364-3281 or [email protected].

Dixfield, Tuesday, Jan. 4: After-school program, 3 to 5 p.m., Ludden Memorial Library, 42 Main St.

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