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 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.

Mexico, Saturday, March 12: Public supper, 5 p.m., Mexico Congregational UCC (Green Church). Adults, $7, children under 12 $3. Takeouts available after 5:30 p.m. FMI: 364-8603.

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

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

Dixfield, Tuesday, March 15: After-school program, 3-5 p.m., Ludden Library, 42 Main St. FMI: [email protected].

Mexico, Wednesday, March 16: 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 16: Story time for ages 2-5, 10 a.m., Library Public Room, 56 Rumford Ave. FMI: 364-3661.

Rumford, Friday, March 18: Salmon pie luncheon, 11-12:30 p.m., St. Barnabas Episcopal Church. $7. Takeout available. FMI: 364-3965.

Rumford, Friday, March 18: “Bat Hibernation in Maine” presentation by David Yates, 7 p.m., Rumford Public Library, 56 Rumford Ave. Free. Sponsored by Mahoosuc Land Trust. Open to the public. FMI: 824-3806.

Rumford, Friday, March 18: Haddock fish fry, 4-7 p.m., St. Athanasius & St. John’s Church Hall, basement. $8, 4-12 $6, under 4 free. Takeout available. Benefits Holy Savior Catholic School. FMI: 364-2528.

Dixfield, Monday, March 21: Preschool story time, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.

Mexico, Monday, March 21: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Public Library, 134 Main St. FMI: 364-3281.