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

Rumford, Tuesday, Aug. 2: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Hope Association, corner of Lincoln Ave. and Hancock St. Fill a bag of clothing for $5. FMI: 364-4561 or www.hopeassociation.org.

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.

Rumford, Wednesday, Aug. 3: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Hope Association, corner of Lincoln Ave. and Hancock St. Fill a bag of clothing for $5. FMI: 364-4561 or www.hopeassociation.org.

Rumford, Thursday, Aug. 4: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Hope Association, corner of Lincoln Ave. and Hancock St. Fill a bag of clothing for $5. FMI: 364-4561 or www.hopeassociation.org.

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, Friday, Aug. 5: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Hope Association, corner of Lincoln Ave. and Hancock St. Fill a bag of clothing for $5. FMI: 364-4561 or www.hopeassociation.org.

Andover, Saturday, Aug. 6: Free child identification program, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Marston’s Garage, near the Fire Station. Hosted by the 20th Masonic District Officers Assn. FMI: 562-7482 or email [email protected].

Bethel, Saturday, Aug. 6: Auction, 7 p.m,. West Parish Congregational Church, Church Street. Preview 6:30 p.m. FMI: 890-8356 or www.bethelcongregationalchurch.org.

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, noon to 6 p.m., Countryfolk Music Theatre, Route 2. Donations benefit youth music scholarships. FMI: 645-4411.

Rumford, Monday, Aug. 8: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Hope Association, corner of Lincoln Ave. and Hancock St. Fill a bag of clothing for $5. FMI: 364-4561 or www.hopeassociation.org.

Rumford, Tuesday, Aug. 9: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Hope Association, corner of Lincoln Ave. and Hancock St. Fill a bag of clothing for $5. FMI: 364-4561 or www.hopeassociation.org.

Mexico, Wednesday, Aug. 10: 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, Aug. 10: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Hope Association, corner of Lincoln Ave. and Hancock St. Fill a bag of clothing for $5. FMI: 364-4561 or www.hopeassociation.org.

Rumford, Wednesday, Aug. 10: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-6 p.m., American Legion, 184 Congress St.

Rumford, Thursday, Aug. 11: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Hope Association, corner of Lincoln Ave. and Hancock St. Fill a bag of clothing for $5. FMI: 364-4561 or www.hopeassociation.org.

Rumford, Friday, Aug. 12: Garage sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Hope Association, Lincoln Avenue and Hancock Street.

Dixfield, Sunday, Aug. 14: Jam session, 12-6 p.m., Countryfolk Music Theatre, Route 2. Donations benefit youth music scholarships. FMI: 645-4411.