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, June 8: 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, June 8: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-6 p.m., American Legion, 184 Congress St.

Dixfield, Sunday, June 12: Jam session, 12-6 p.m., Countryfolk Music Theatre, Route 2. Free. Country, bluegrass, gospel. FMI: 645-4411.

Rumford, Sunday, June 12: Baked ham dinner, 12-1:30 p.m., Rumford Grange, Rte. 2. Adults $8, children under 12 $4.

Mexico, Wednesday, June 15: Free lunch, 11:30 a.m., Town Hall. Served by GRAMPS. All are welcome. Doors open at 10 a.m. FMI: 364-7242.

Mexico, Saturday, June 18: Lawn sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Congregational UCC “Green Church”, 163 Main St.

Dixfield, Sunday, July 19: Jam session, 12-6 p.m., Countryfolk Music Theatre, Route 2. Donations benefit music scholarships. FMI: 645-4411.

Mexico, Sunday, June 26: Take-A-Chance auction, 1 p.m., Region 9 School of Applied Technology. Drawings at 3 p.m. Sponsored by Oxford County 4-H Beef and Sheep Club. Donations and FMI: Sue 357-6145 or Rosemarie 357-4818.