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, July 27: Lunch, 11:30 a.m., Town Hall. Free. Doors open at 10 a.m., Sponsored by GRAMPS. FMI: 364-7242.

East Dixfield, Sunday, July 31: Jam session, noon to 6 p.m., Countryfolk Music Theatre, Rte. 2. FMI: 645-4411.

Mexico, Wednesday, Aug. 3: Free lunch, 11:30 a.m., Town Hall. All are welcome. Served by GRAMPS. Doors open at 10 a.m. FMI: 364-7242.

Mexico, Friday, Aug. 5: American Girl tea party, 1 p.m., Calvin Lyons Hall, next to Library. Ages 6-11. Meet Native American Girl Kaya. RSVP by Aug. 2. FMI: 364-3281.

Rumford, Saturday, Aug. 6: Chicken barbecue, 5 p.m., Blazing Star Lodge, Route 232. 48, under 12 $4. Takeout available. FMI: 364-4715 or [email protected].

Dixfield, Sunday, Aug. 7: Jam session, 12-6 p.m., Countryfolk Music Theatre, Route 2. Donations benefit youth music scholarships. FMI: 645-4411.