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, Tuesday, July 5: Rob White the Snakeman, 3 p.m., Rumford Public Library, 56 Rumford Ave. Free. Open to all area children. FMI: 364-3661. 

Mexico, Wednesday, July 6: Free lunch, 11:30 a.m., Town Hall. Served by GRAMPS. All are welcome. Doors open at 10 a.m. FMI: 364-7242.

Rumford, Thursday, July 7: Gizmos and gadgets with Mr. Science, 3 p.m., Rumford Public Library, 56 Rumford Ave. Open to area children and their friends.

East Dixfield, Sunday, July 10: Country/bluegrass/gospel jam session, noon to 6 p.m., Countryfolk Music Theatre, Rte. 2. FMI: 645-4411.

Mexico, Wednesday, July 13: Lunch, 11:30 a.m., Town Hall. Free. Doors open at 10 a.m. FMI: Judy 364-7242.