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, Thursday, March 24: “Teaching in Costa Rica” by Sarah Rackliffe, 4:30-6 p.m., Gould Academy’s McLaughlin Auditorium. Donations accepted. Refreshments. Sponsored by Western Mountains Senior College. FMI: Bonnie 381-7944.

Rumford, Friday, March 25: Salmon pie luncheon, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., St. Barnabas Episcopal Church. $7. Takeout available.

Bethel, Saturday, March 26: Mud season fling charitable concert, 8 p.m., The Funky Red Barn. $10. Featuring Bow Thayer and Perfect Trainwreck with special guest Phil Poirier. Benefits Mahoosuc Land Trust.

Dixfield, Monday, March 28: Preschool story time, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.

Mexico, Monday, March 28: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Public Library, 134 Main St. FMI: 364-3281 or [email protected].

Dixfield, Tuesday, March 29: After school program, 3-5 p.m., Ludden Library, 42 Main St.

Mexico, Wednesday, March 30: 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, March 30: Pre-school story hour, 10 a.m., Rumford Public Library, 56 Rumford Ave. Ages 2-5. FMI: 364-3661.

Rumford, Saturday, April 2: Tie-dye night with music by Shake, Rattle and Roll, Le Paresseux Snow Shoe Club, 227 Waldo St. Members $3, guests $5.

Rumford, Sunday, April 3: Texas Hold’em tournament, 10 a.m., American Legion Hall. $35. Registration 9 a.m. Lunch $6. FMI: Roger 364-3615, leave message.

Dixfield, Monday, April 4: Preschool story time, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.

Mexico, Monday, April 4: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Public Library, 134 Main St. FMI: 364-3281 or [email protected].