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, Friday, Aug. 6: American Girl Tea Party, 1 p.m., Public Library, 134 Main St. Ages 5-12. FMI: 364-3281 or [email protected].

Mexico, Friday, Aug. 6: River Valley Farmers’ Market, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Labonville. FMI: Gail Cutting 364-3424.

Andover, Saturday, Aug. 7: Flower show, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Historical Society Building. Entries received Friday 5:30-8 p.m.

Rumford, Saturday, Aug. 7: Barbecue chicken supper, 5 p.m., Blazing Star Lodge, Rumford Corner, Route 232. $8, under 12 $4. Stair chair on back stairs. FMI: Joe 364-4715 or [email protected].

Bethel, Sunday, Aug. 8: Concert by Act V, 4 p.m., Bethel Common. Free. Bring chair or blanket. Sponsored by Mahoosuc Arts Council.

Mexico, Tuesday, Aug. 10: End-of-Summer-Reading celebration, 10 a.m., Public Library. Lunch to follow. FMI: 364-3281 or [email protected].

Rumford, Wednesday, Aug. 11: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 6 p.m., American Legion, 184 Congress St.

Mexico, Friday, Aug. 13: River Valley farmers’ market, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Labonville, 53 River Road. New vendors welcome. FMI: Gail 364-3424.

Rumford, Friday, Aug. 13: Fashion show, 12:30 p.m., What Not Shop, Hope Association, 85 Lincoln Ave. Glee Club at noon.

Mexico, Saturday, Aug. 14: Ham supper, 5 p.m., Congregational UCC “Green Church”. $7, under 12 $3.

Bethel, Sunday, Aug. 15: Concert by Brad Hooper, 4 p.m., Bethel Common. Free. Bring chair. Sponsored by Mahoosuc Arts Council.