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, 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.

Dixfield, Monday, Jan. 10: Pre-school story time, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Memorial Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.

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

Dixfield, Tuesday, Jan. 11: After-school program, 3-5 p.m., Ludden Memorial Library, 42 Main St.

Farmington area

New Sharon, Thursday, Dec. 30: Story hour, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Jim Ditzler Memorial Library. FMI: 779-1128.

Farmington, Friday, Dec. 31: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Franklin Memorial Hospital, 1 Hospital Drive.

Phillips, Friday, Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve social, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., Community Center, Depot Street. $5, 12 and under free. Music by Travis Pinkham and Revelation ’90. Elementary and middle school children must be with adult.

Wilton, Friday, Dec. 31: Passport Dinner Tour: “Phantom of the Opera,” 6 p.m., Wilson Grange. $12. Dress in finest or in costume. Reservations required. FMI: 645-2400 or [email protected].

Farmington, Saturday, Jan. 1: Farmers’ market, 9 a.m. to noon, Grange Hall.

New Sharon, Saturday, Jan. 1: Pies Plus, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Congregational Church, Cape Cod Hill Road. Preorders available for $8. FMI: 778-2366.

Salem, Sunday, Jan. 2: A&E Hill Country Music, 1:30 p.m., Community Building. Donations. Refreshments.

Wilton, Tuesday, Jan. 4: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Wilton Free Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St. FMI: 645-4831.

Farmington, Wednesday, Jan. 5: Loaves and fish chowder lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, Farmington Falls Road. Free. FMI: 778-4429.

Rangeley, Wednesday, Jan. 5: Breakfast, 7:30-9 a.m., North Country Inn B&B, Main Street. Sponsored by Wilhelm Reich Museum. FMI: 864-2440.

Turner, Friday, Jan. 7: Pasta supper, 5-6:45 p.m., Leavitt Area High School. $6.50 or $6 in advance. Held by class of 2012. FMI: 524-2009.

Turner, Friday, Jan. 7: “The Music Man”, 7 p.m., Leavitt Area High School Auditorium, Turner Center. Adults $8. Students/senior citizens $5.  FMI: 225-4115.

Wilton, Friday, Jan. 7: Boar’s Head feast, 6 p.m., St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. Adults $15, children $8. Proceeds benefit Ecumenical Heating Assistance Fund. Costumes encouraged. FMI: 778-1164.

Wilton, Friday, Jan. 7: Infant/toddler story time, 10:30 a.m., Wilton Free Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St. FMI: 645-4831.

Farmington, Saturday, Jan. 8: Farmers market, 9 a.m. to noon, Grange Hall.

Turner, Saturday, Jan. 8: “The Music Man”, 7 p.m., Leavitt Auditorium, Turner Center. Adults $8. Students/senior citizens $5. FMI: 225-4115.

Farmington, Sunday, Jan. 9: Square dance, 2-5 p.m., Cushing School. Co-hosted by Friendship Squares and Swinging Bears. Casual attire. All are welcome.

Wilton, Tuesday, Jan. 11: Pre-school story time, 10:30 a.m., Wilton Free Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St. FMI: 645-4831.