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, 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.

Mexico, Saturday, April 30: Garage sale and bake sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., 9 Upper Hill Rd. Benefits Relay For Life.

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.

Dixfield, Saturday, May 7: Rummage sale, 7 a.m. to 12 p.m., Dixfield Congregational Church. Tables for rent for $10. FMI: 597-2955.

Dixfield, 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 of Peru. FMI: Peggy Turner, 357-7072.

Rumford, Saturday, May 7: Roast pork supper, 4:45 p.m., St. Athanasius & St. John’s Parish Hall. Adults $8, children under 12 $4. Take-out available.

Dixfield, Monday, May 9: Preschool story time, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Memorial Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.

Rumford, Monday, May 9: RSVP due for military family supper, American Legion Auxiliary Unit 24. Supper will be Saturday, May 14 at 6 p.m. Social hour 5-6 p.m. All area military families welcome. FMI: 357-3289.

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

Rumford, Wednesday, May 11: Pre-school story hour, 10 a.m., Rumford Public Library, 56 Rumford Ave. Ages 2-5. FMI: 364-3661.

Canton, Saturday, May 14: Park clean up, 9 a.m., Heritage Park. Bring tools. FMI: Thomas Adley 597-2168.