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

Bethel, Friday, April 1: Endurance riding discussion by Kathy Brunjes and Tom Hutchinson, 7 p.m., Trustees Auditorium, McLaughlin Science Building, Gould Academy. Free. Open to the public. Presented by Mahoosuc Land Trust Local Knowledge Series.

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.

Bethel, Thursday, April 7: Comedian and inspirational speaker Judson Laipply, 9 a.m., Gould Academy, Bingham Auditorium. Free. First come, first serve. FMI: Susan 615-7300.

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.

Mexico, Sunday, April 11: Pre-school story and craft hour, 10 a.m., Mexico Public Library, 134 Main St. FMI: 364-3281 or e-mail [email protected].

Rumford, Sunday, April 11: Pre-school story time, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Memorial Library.