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

Andover, Friday, July 2: Ellis River Riders Game Show, 6 p.m., Airport Rd, off route 5. Ample free parking. Everyone able to compete.

Mexico, Friday, July 2: Farmers market, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Labonville, 53 River Road. New vendors welcome. FMI: Gail Cutting 364-3424.

Andover, Saturday, July 3: Ellis River Riders Open Show, 9 a.m., Airport Rd, off route 5. Ample free parking. Everyone able to compete.

Canton, Saturday, July 3: Pancake breakfast, 7-10 a.m., Whitney Lodge. $5, kids under 12 $3. Proceeds benefit the Whitney Lodge Build Fund, for new roof.

Rumford, Saturday, July 3: Bean hole supper, 5 p.m., Blazing Star Lodge, Route 232. $6, under 12 $3. Stair chair on back stairs. FMI: Joe 364-4715 or concordpond@roadrunner.

Mexico, Tuesday, July 6: “Snake Man” Rob White, 10 a.m., Calvin Lyons Hall, Public Library, 134 Main St. FMI: 364-3281 or [email protected].

Rumford, Tuesday, July 6: Rumford Public Library Summer Fest – Officer Doug Maifeld, Rumford Police Department, “Let’s All Be Safe This Summer.”, 3 p.m., Rumford Public Library.

Rumford, Wednesday, July 7: Rumford Public Library Summer Fest – Stuffed Animal Extravaganza. Bring your favorite one for a show-and-tell, 3 p.m.,Rumford Public Library.

Rumford,Thursday, July 8: Rumford Public Library Summer Fest – Magician Conjuring Carroll. Fun for the whole family, 3 p.m., Rumford Public Library.

Mexico, Friday, July 9: River Valley Farmers Market, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Labonville, 53 River Rd. New vendors welcomed. FMI: 364-3424.

Rumford, Friday, July 9: Rumford Public Library Summer Fest – Picnic in the Park, “Bubbles” with Jessica Carrier, 12 p.m., Rumford Public Library. Bring your lunch and picnic blanket. Rain or shine.

Bethel, Saturday, July 10: Gem, mineral and jewelry show, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Telstar Regional High School, Route 26. $2, under 12 free.

Bethel, Sunday, July 11: Gem, mineral and jewelry show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Telstar Regional High School, Route 26. $2, under 12 free.

Mexico, Tuesday, July 13: Story time for ages 2-12, 10 a.m., Public Library, 134 Main St. “Lovely Librarian” with Michelle Boucher-Ladd and Brenda Sassi. FMI: 364-3281 or [email protected].