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, 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.

Rumford, Saturday, Jan. 8: Ham supper, 4:45 p.m., St. A.-St. John’s Parish Hall. $8, under 12 $4. Take out available.

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.

Mexico, Wednesday, Jan. 12: 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. 12: Story time for ages 2-5, 10 a.m., Library Public Room, 56 Rumford Ave. FMI: 364-3661.