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

Bethel, Thursday and Friday, Dec. 16-17: “A Christmas Carol,” 7 p.m., Helen C. Berry Auditorium, Telstar Regional School, Route 26. Free. FMI: 824-2136.

Bethel, Saturday, Dec. 18: “A Christmas Carol,” 2 and 7 p.m., Helen C. Berry Auditorium, Telstar Regional School, Route 26. Free. FMI: 824-2136.

Dixfield, Monday, Dec. 20: Preschool story time, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.

Mexico, Monday, Dec. 20: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Public Library, 134 Main St. FMI: 364-3281 or [email protected].

Rumford, Tuesday, Dec. 21: American Red Cross blood drive, 8:15 a.m. to 2 p.m., Mountain Valley High School, 799 Hancock St.

Mexico, Wednesday, Dec. 22: Lunch, 11:30 a.m., Town Hall. Free. Sponsored by Greater Rumford Area Ministers Pantry Service. Doors open at 10 a.m. FMI: Judy 364-7242.

Rumford, Wednesday, Dec. 22: Story time for ages 2-5, 10 a.m., Library Public Room, 56 Rumford Ave. FMI: 364-3661.Dixfield, Monday, Dec. 13: Preschool story time, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.

Farmington area

New Sharon, Thursday, Dec. 16: Story hour, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Jim Ditzler Memorial Library. FMI: 779-1128.

Farmington, Friday, Dec. 17: Fish chowder luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Fairbanks Union Church, 583 Fairbanks Road. $6. Local delivery 778-4705.

Salem, Friday, Dec. 17: “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas”, 6:30 p.m., Mt. Abram High School. $5, ages 5-12 and seniors $3.

Farmington, Saturday, Dec. 18: Farmers’ market, 9 a.m. to noon, Grange Hall.

Jay, Saturday, Dec. 18: Turkey pot pie supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 148 Main St. Donations accepted. Doors open at noon.

Salem, Saturday, Dec. 18: “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas”, 2 p.m., Mt. Abram High School. $5, ages 5-12 and seniors $3.

Chesterville, Sunday, Dec. 19: Children’s Christmas party, 2-4 p.m., Town Office. Free. Santa, caroling, refreshments. Sponsored by North Chesterville Extension Homemakers.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, Dec. 25: Community Christmas dinner, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., American Legion Post Hall, Reynolds Ave. Free. FMI: 897-3593 or 897-3072