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

Mexico, Wednesday, Feb. 23: Free lunch, 11:30 a.m., Town Hall. Served by GRAMPS. Doors open at 10 a.m. FMI: 364-7242.

Rumford, Wednesday, Feb. 23: Preschool story hour, 10 a.m., Rumford Public Library, 56 Rumford Ave. FMI: 364-3661.

Rumford, Saturday, Feb. 26: Spaghetti dinner, 4:30-10 p.m., The Eagles. Adults $7, children under 12 $4. Benefit for Eddie Bouchard.

Dixfield, Monday, Feb. 28: Preschool story time, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Memorial Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.

Mexico, Monday, Feb. 28: Preschool story/craft hour, 10 a.m., Mexico Public Library, 134 Main St. FMI: 364-3281 or e-mail [email protected].

Dixfield, Tuesday, March 1: After-school program, 3-5 p.m., Ludden Memorial Library, 42 Main St.

Mexico, Wednesday, March 2: Free lunch, 11:30 a.m., Town Hall. Doors open at 10 a.m. Served by GRAMPS. All are welcome. FMI: 364-7242.

Rumford, Wednesday, March 2: Pre-school story hour, 10 a.m., Rumford Public Library, 56 Rumford Ave. Ages 2-5. FMI: 364-3661.

Rumford, Friday, March 4: A Night of Laughs comedy show, 7 p.m., Mountain Valley High School. $10. Not recommended for children under 13. Benefits Mexico Police Explorers Post 364.

Rumford, Sunday, March 6: Chili and chowder contest, noon, Black Mountain base lodge. Prizes. FMI: 364-8977.

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

Mexico, Monday, March 7: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Public Library, 134 Main St. FMI: 364-3281 or [email protected].