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, April 27: 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, April 27: Pre-school story hour, 10 a.m., Rumford Public Library, 56 Rumford Ave. Ages 2-5. FMI: 364-3661.

Bethel, Saturday, April 30: Indoor yard sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., West Parish Congregational Church, UCC, Church St. Benefits the Smile Fund. FMI: Rev. Rickeman 824-0550.

Dixfield, Saturday, April 30: “Royal” spaghetti dinner, Dixfield Church of the Nazarene, 171 Weld St. Adults $5, ages 12 and under $3.50. FMI: (216) 857-0480.

Rumford, Saturday, April 30: Car wash and bake sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Rumford Information Center. Car wash $5. Benefits Chisolm Headstart.

Dixfield, Sunday, May 1: Pot luck supper, 2-6 p.m., Legion. Adults $10, children $5. Benefits Stanwood Pingree. FMI: 357-7656 or 320-3539.

Dixfield, Monday, May 2: Preschool story time, 10-11:30 a.m., Ludden Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.

Dixfield, Wednesday, May 4: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dirigo High School, 99 Weld St.

Mexico, Wednesday, May 4: Lunch, 11:30 a.m., Town Hall. Free. Doors open at 10 a.m. Sponsored by Greater Rumford Area Ministers Pantry Service. FMI: 364-7242.

Rumford, Wednesday, May 4: Story time for ages 2-5, 10 a.m., Library Public Room, 56 Rumford Ave. FMI: 364-3661.

Bethel, Thursday, May 5: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-5 p.m., Telstar High School, 284 Walkers Mills Road.

Bethel, Saturday, May 7: Walk-4-Polio, 8-10 a.m., Davis Park. $5. FMI: 592-9614.

Mexico, Saturday, May 7: Chinese auction, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., King Hiram Lodge, Route 2. Lunch counter, $1 table, 50/50. Benefits Bob Packard. FMI: Peggy 357-7072.