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, July 8: International concert pianists recital, 7:30 p.m., Gould Academy, Trustees Auditorium. Free. Seating limited. FMI: www.facebook.com/GouldAcademyAlumni.

Bethel, Saturday, July 9: International concert pianists recital, 7:30 p.m., Gould Academy, Trustees Auditorium. Free. Seating limited. FMI: www.facebook.com/GouldAcademyAlumni.

Dixfield, Saturday, July 9: Strawberry festival, 8-11:30 a.m., Congregational Church, High Street. Breakfast $5. Rescheduled from July 2.

Dixfield, Sunday, July 10: Christmas in July Country Sunday, noon to 6 p.m., Countryfolk Music Theatre, Route 2. Free. Canned food donations benefit Wilton Food Bank.

East Dixfield, Sunday, July 10: Country/bluegrass/gospel jam session, noon to 6 p.m., Countryfolk Music Theatre, Rte. 2. FMI: 645-4411.

Bethel, Tuesday, July 12: International concert pianists recital, 7:30 p.m., Gould Academy, Trustees Auditorium. Free. Seating limited. FMI: www.facebook.com/GouldAcademyAlumni.

Rumford, Tuesday, July 12: Summer fest: “The Bakery Caper”, 3 p.m., Public Library, Public Room. Free. Presented by H. Louise Bernstone.

Bethel, Wednesday, July 13: International concert pianists recital, 7:30 p.m., Gould Academy, Trustees Auditorium. Free. Seating limited. FMI: www.facebook.com/GouldAcademyAlumni.

Mexico, Wednesday, July 13: Lunch, 11:30 a.m., Town Hall. Free. Doors open at 10 a.m. FMI: Judy 364-7242.

Rumford, Thursday, July 14: Summe fest: “Mother Goose Time”, 3 p.m., Public Library, Public Room. Free. Presented by Frann Bird.

Bethel, Friday, July 15: International concert pianists recital, 7:30 p.m., Gould Academy, Trustees Auditorium. Free. Seating limited. FMI: www.facebook.com/GouldAcademyAlumni.

Bethel, Saturday, July 16: International concert pianists recital, 7:30 p.m., Gould Academy, Trustees Auditorium. Free. Seating limited. FMI: www.facebook.com/GouldAcademyAlumni.

Dixfield, Sunday, July 17: Jam session, noon to 6 p.m., Countryfolk Music Theatre, Route 2. Donations benefit youth music scholarships. FMI: 645-4411.

Bethel, Tuesday, July 19: International concert pianists recital, 7:30 p.m., Gould Academy, Trustees Auditorium. Free. Seating limited. FMI: www.facebook.com/GouldAcademyAlumni.

Mexico, Wednesday, July 20: Free lunch, 11:30 a.m., Town Hall. Served by GRAMPS. All are welcome. Doors open at 10 a.m. FMI: 364-7242.