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

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, Saturday, March 19: Coffee house with Barry Woods, 7-9 p.m., Congregational Church annex, High Street. $5, under 12 free. Refreshments.

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.

Dixfield, Tuesday, March 22: After-school program, 3-5 p.m., Ludden Memorial Library, 42 Main St.

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

Rumford, Wednesday, March 23: Relay For Life kick-off rally, 5:30 p.m., Eagles Club, Oxford Ave. You must RSVP. FMI: 364-8358.

Rumford, Wednesday, March 23: Pre-school story hour, 10 a.m., Rumford Public Library, 56 Rumford Ave. Ages 2-5. FMI: 364-3662.

Bethel, Thursday, March 24: “Teaching in Costa Rica” by Sarah Rackliffe, 4:30-6 p.m., Gould Academy’s McLaughlin Auditorium. Donations accepted. Refreshments. Sponsored by Western Mountains Senior College. FMI: Bonnie 381-7944.

Rumford, Friday, March 25: Salmon pie luncheon, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., St. Barnabas Episcopal Church. $7. Take out available.

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

Mexico, Monday, March 28: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Public Library, 134 Main St. FMI: 364-3281 or [email protected].

Dixfield, Tuesday, March 29: After school program, 3-5 p.m., Ludden Library, 42 Main St.