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

Old Orchard Beach, Friday, Jan. 28: 5:30 p.m. to 1 a.m., Jimmy the Greeks Restaurant. Donations. Raffles, cake/pie bingo. Benefits Marie Nadeau of Dixfield. FMI: Angela 418-7593 or [email protected].

Rumford, Friday, Jan. 28: Ski and tubing night, 4-9 p.m., Black Mountain. Free. Giveaways, prizes. Sponsored by Oxford Federal Credit Union.

Dixfield, Monday, Jan. 31: Preschool story time, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Memorial Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.

Mexico, Monday, Jan. 31: Preschool story hour, 10 a.m., Mexico Public Library, 134 Main St. FMI: 364-3281 or e-mail [email protected].

Dixfield, Tuesday, Feb. 1: After-school program, 3-5 p.m., Ludden Memorial Library, 42 Main St.Dixfield, Monday, Jan. 24: Preschool story time, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.

Mexico, Wednesday, Feb. 2: Lunch, 11:30 a.m., Town Hall. Free. Doors open at 10 a.m. Sponsored by Greater Rumford Area Ministers Pantry Service. FMI: 364-7242.

Newry, Wednesday, Feb. 2: Pizza night, 6-9 p.m., Matterhorn, Sunday River Road. $15, all you can eat. Benefits Bethel Rotary Club’s Scholarship fund.

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

Rumford, Saturday, Feb. 5: RockaBilly hoedown featuring Malinda Liberty Band, 7-11 p.m., the Snowshoe Club, 242 Waldo St. Members $3. Guests $5.

Rumford, Saturday, Feb. 5: Fish fry supper, 4:45 p.m., St. A.-St. John’s Parish Hall. $8, under 12 $4. Takeout available.

Dixfield, Monday, Feb. 7: Preschool story time, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Memorial Library, 42 Main St. FMI:562-8838

Mexico, Monday, Feb. 7: Children’s story hour, 10 a.m., Mexico Public Libary, 134 Main St. FMI 364-3281 or e-mail [email protected]

Dixfield, Tuesday, Feb. 8: After school program, 3-5 p.m., Ludden Library Community Room, 42 Main St. Games, crafts, snack.

Rumford, Tuesday, Feb. 8: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-6 p.m., American Legion, 184 Congress St.

Mexico, Wednesday, Feb. 9: Free lunch, 11:30 a.m., Town Hall. Doors open at 10 a.m. Served by GRAMPS. FMI: 364-7242.

Rumford, Wednesday, Feb. 9: Preschool story hour, 10 a.m., Rumford Public Library, 56 Rumford Ave. Ages 2-5. FMI: 364-3661.