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

Mexico, Wednesday, March 30: 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 30: Pre-school story hour, 10 a.m., Rumford Public Library, 56 Rumford Ave. Ages 2-5. FMI: 364-3661.

Rumford, Saturday, April 2: Tie-dye night with music by Shake, Rattle and Roll, Le Paresseux Snow Shoe Club, 227 Waldo St. Members $3, guests $5.

Rumford, Saturday, April 2: Turkey pie supper, 4:45 p.m., St. A. – St. John’s Parish Hall. $8, under 12 $4. Take outs available.

Rumford, Sunday, April 3: Texas Hold’em tournament, 10 a.m., American Legion Hall. $35. Registration 9 a.m. Lunch $6. FMI: Roger 364-3615, leave message.

Dixfield, Monday, April 4: Preschool story time, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.

Mexico, Monday, April 4: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Public Library, 134 Main St. FMI: 364-3281 or [email protected].

Mexico, Wednesday, April 6: 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, April 6: Story time for ages 2-5, 10 a.m., Library Public Room, 56 Rumford Ave. FMI: 364-3661.100000

Rumford, Wednesday, April 6: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-5:30 p.m., Eagles Club, 13 Oxford Ave.

Rumford, Saturday, April 9: Hypnotist Joe DeVito, 7:30 p.m., American Legion Post 24. $15. Ages 21 and up. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Dance to follow from 9-11 p.m. FMI: 369-9053.