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, Monday, March 21: Preschool story time, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.

Mexico, Monday, March 21: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Public Library, 134 Main St. FMI: 364-3281.

Dixfield, Tuesday, March 22: After-school program, 3-5 p.m., Ludden Memorial Library, 42 Main St.

Mexico, Wednesday, March 23: Free lunch, 11:30 a.m., Town Hall. Served by GRAMPS. Doors open at 10 a.m. All are welcome. FMI: 364-7242.

Rumford, Wednesday, March 23: Relay For Life kick-off rally, 5:30 p.m., Eagles Club, Oxford Ave. You must RSVP. FMI: 364-8358.

Rumford, Wednesday, March 23: Pre-school story hour, 10 a.m., Rumford Public Library, 56 Rumford Ave. Ages 2-5. FMI: 364-3662.

Bethel, Thursday, March 24: “Teaching in Costa Rica” by Sarah Rackliffe, 4:30-6 p.m., Gould Academy’s McLaughlin Auditorium. Donations accepted. Refreshments. Sponsored by Western Mountains Senior College. FMI: Bonnie 381-7944.

Rumford, Friday, March 25: Salmon pie luncheon, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., St. Barnabas Episcopal Church. $7. Take out available.

Dixfield, Monday, March 28: Preschool story time, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ludden Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.

Mexico, Monday, March 28: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Public Library, 134 Main St. FMI: 364-3281 or library@mexicomaine.net.

Dixfield, Tuesday, March 29: After school program, 3-5 p.m., Ludden Library, 42 Main St.

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

Rumford, Wednesday, March 30: Pre-school story hour, 10 a.m., Rumford Public Library, 56 Rumford Ave. Ages 2-5. FMI: 364-3661.