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

Dixfield, Saturday, June 25: Community craft/yard sale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Old East Dixfield School yard, Route 2. Proceeds go to East Dixfield Fire Dept. FMI: 645-2862.

Mexico, Saturday, June 25: Chicken barbecue, 4-7 p.m., King Hiram Masonic Lodge #57, 795 River Road. $7, under 12 $4.

Rumford, Saturday, June 25: Book sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Rumford Public Library, 56 Rumford Ave. Sponsored by Friends of the Rumford Library.

East Dixfield, Sunday, June 26: Country/bluegrass/gospel jam sessions, noon to 6 p.m., Countryfolk Music Theatre, Rte. 2. 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.

Mexico, Wednesday, June 29: Free lunch, 11:30 a.m., Town Hall. Served by GRAMPS. All are welcome. Doors open 10 a.m. FMI: 364-7242.

East Dixfield, Sunday, July 3: Jam session, 12-6 p.m., Countryfolk Music Theatre, Route 2. Donations benefit youth music scholarships. FMI: 645-4411.