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

Dixfield, Tuesday, Nov. 16: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dirigo High School, 99 Weld St.

Mexico, Wednesday, Nov. 17: Lunch, 11:30 a.m., Town Hall. Free. Doors open at 10 a.m. Sponsored by Greater Rumford Area Ministers Pantry Service. FMI: Judy 364-7242.

Rumford, Wednesday, Nov. 17: Story time for ages 2-5, 10 a.m., Library Public Room, 56 Rumford Ave. FMI: 364-3661.

Dixfield, Saturday, Nov. 20: Christmas fair, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dixfield Congregational Church. Lunch served at 11 a.m.

Rumford, Saturday, Nov. 20: Christmas fair, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Holy Savior Catholic Church. FMI: 364-2528.

Rumford, Saturday, Nov. 20: Dance, 8 p.m. to midnight, American Legion Post 24. Music by Hutchin’s Drive.

Rumford, Sunday, Nov. 21: Texas hold’em tournament, 2 p.m., 49 Franklin St. $50. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Sponsored by Rumford Area Rotary. Register and FMI: 357-8023 or 364-2983.

Mexico, Monday, Nov. 22: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Mexico Public lIbrary, 134 Main St. FMI: 364-3281 or [email protected].

Dixfield, Monday, Nov. 22: Preschool story time, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Memorial Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.

Mexico, Wednesday, Nov. 24: Lunch, 11:30 a.m., Town Hall. Free. Doors open at 10 a.m. Sponsored by Greater Rumford Area Ministers Pantry Service. FMI: Judy 364-7242.

Rumford, Wednesday, Nov. 24: Preschool story time for ages 2-5, 10 a.m., Library, Public Room. FMI: 364-3661.

Bethel, Sunday, Nov. 28: Breakfast buffet, 7:30-11 a.m., Gould Academy, Ordway Dining Hall, Church Street. $8, 12 and under $3. Benefits Rotary Club’s projects and scholarships.