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, 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, noon to 6 p.m., Countryfolk Music Theatre, Rte. 2. FMI: 645-4411.

Dixfield, Sunday, Aug. 21: Chicken barbecue, 11 a.m., Dixfield Flea Market, Main Street. $7, under 12 $4. Sponsored by King Hiram Masonic Lodge #57.

Rumford, Sunday, Aug. 21: Public dinner, 12-1:30 p.m., Rumford Center Grange Hall. Adults $8, children $6.

Mexico, Wednesday, Aug. 24: Lunch, 11:30 a.m., Town Hall. Free. Doors open at 10 a.m. Sponsored by GRAMPS. FMI: Judy 364-7242.

Dixfield, Sunday, Aug. 28: Jam session, noon to 6 p.m., Countryfolk Music Theatre, Route 2. Donations benefit youth music scholarships. FMI: 645-4411.