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, 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: Preschool 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, Saturday, March 5: Corned beef supper, 4:45 p.m., St. A-St. John’s Parish Hall. $8, under 12 $4. Take out available.

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].

Dixfield, Tuesday, March 8: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dirigo High School.

Dixfield, Tuesday, March 8: After-school program, 3-5 p.m., Ludden Library, 42 Main St.

Mexico, Wednesday, March 9: 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, March 9: Story time for ages 2-5, 10 a.m., Library Public Room, 56 Rumford Ave. FMI: 364-3661.

Rumford, Friday, March 11: Salmon pie luncheon, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 71 Rumford Ave. $7. Takeout available.

Dixfield, Monday, March 14: Preschool story time, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Memorial Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.

Mexico, Monday, March 14: Preschool story hour, 10 a.m., 134 Main St. FMI: 364-3281 or e-mail [email protected].