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, 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.

Andover, Saturday, Aug. 13: Variety show, 7 p.m., Congregational Church. Donations benefit Andover Food Pantry.

Canton, Saturday, Aug. 13: Chicken pie supper and ticket auction, 4-6:30 p.m., Canton Municipal Building. Adults $7, children $4. Auction viewing starts at 4 p.m. Supper starts at 5 p.m. Benefits Canton Extension Homemakers Scholarship Fund. FMI: 597-2694 or 597-2823.

Mexico, Saturday, Aug. 13: Public supper, 5 p.m., Mexico UCC (“Green Church”). Adults $7, children under 12, $3. Takeout available after 5:30 p.m. FMI: 364-8603.

Rumford, Saturday, Aug. 13: Texas Hold Em tournament, 10 a.m., American Legion Hall. Registration 9 a.m.

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

Mexico, Wednesday, Aug. 17: Free lunch, 11:30 a.m., Town Hall. Served by GRAMPS. All are welcome. Doors open at 10 a.m. FMI: 364-7242.

Rumford, Friday, Aug. 19: Fashion show, 11:30 a.m., Hope Associations, 85 Lincoln Ave.

Carthage, Saturday, Aug. 20: Splash Fun Day, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Blue Moose Campground, 405 Carthage Road, Route 142. No entry fee. FMI: 562-4908.

Rumford, Saturday, Aug. 20: Gourmet hike, 10 a.m., Rumford Whitecap trailhead, East Andover Rd. Bring a gourmet dish to share at the top. Sponsored by Mahoosuc Land Trust. RSVP. FMI: 824-3806 or email [email protected].

Rumford, Saturday, Aug. 20: Lithuanian-style picnic, Black Mountain of Maine. Hosted by Lithuanian Heritage Club. FMI: 364-3966.

Dixfield, Sunday, Aug. 21: Outdoor market, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Main St. Rain or shine. FMI: 562-8816.

Dixfield, Sunday, Aug. 21: Free child identification program, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dixfield Library. Hosted by 20th Masonic District Officers Assn. FMI: 562-7482.

Dixfield, Sunday, Aug. 21: Free jam session, 12-6 p.m., Countryfolk Music Theatre, Rte. 2. FMI: 645-4411.