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, 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. Take out 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, noon to 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: Pre-school story hour, 10 a.m., Rumford Public Library, 56 Rumford Ave. Ages 2-5. FMI: 364-3661.

Rumford, Friday, Feb. 11: Valentine’s dance, 8 p.m. to midnight, American Legion Post 24. $7, couple $12. Entertainment by Stereo-Type. Prizes, raffles.

Mexico, Saturday, Feb. 12: Turkey supper, 5 p.m., UCC (Green Church). $7, under 12 $3. FMI: 364-8603.

Peru, Saturday, Feb. 12: Valentine’s banquet, 6 p.m., United Baptist Church. Music by Alan Hutchinson. Newlywed game. Sponsored by Friends on a Mission youth group. Benefits World Vision’s 30-Hour Famine. Reservations and FMI: Cathy 562-8278.