Dear Sun Spots: Does anybody have pedometers lying around that they would be willing to donate?

I work with Empower Lewiston and I am organizing a walking conversation group for women downtown who are concerned with personal fitness. Your unused pedometer would be most appreciated. Please contact me if you can help out. I can be reached at the B Street Community Center here in Lewiston, (207) 777-5144. Thanks. – Misty Bowden, Lewiston.

Dear Sun Spots: I’m looking for others who are vegan for ethical reasons to get together with in the Lewiston-Auburn, Rumford, Farmington or Oxford areas. They can please call me at (207) 364-3070. Thanks. – K., No Town.

Dear Sun Spots: We are asking for your help!

The Jacques Cartier Club in Sabattus will hold its annual yard sale May 20 and 21 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. If anyone has items that are clean and in working condition that they would like to donate to the club, please call (207) 375-6214 for pickup. We cannot accept televisions, computers or refrigerators. Tables are available for rent at $10 each. Thank you. – Simone Hinkley, Sabattus.

Dear Sun Spots: We are hoping you can help us again with some needs for our boarding home.

These are the things I’m looking for: hardcover books, fiction, mysteries, romance, biography and poetry books. Please no smelly, moldy books, texts or Readers Digest Condensed books. If you have large print books, that would be an added plus. Please deliver to our home at 41 Pleasant St., Auburn. We also are looking for a glass case to display some items. If you have large-piece puzzles of 300 to 500 pieces, we could use them also. We are interested in having some volunteers to read to individuals, help with small quilt project, individual visits, playing games, doing manicures. Any questions, please contact Doreen at (207) 783-0961. Thank you Sun Spots for all the help you have given us in the past. – Doreen Christianson, Auburn.

Dear Sun Spots: I love your very helpful section.

I am looking for help locating an old-fashioned Two-Twenty cosmetic case that was around probably 25 years ago. It is a round, lavender hard case, with compartments to store assorted cosmetics. Found one at a garage sale a few years ago, but mine needs replacing. Anyone who has one they no longer want or who is willing to part with one may give me a call at 642-3359. Will gladly pay for postage. Thanks and keep up the good work with Sun Spots. – No Name, No Town.

Answer: In addition to responses from readers, Sun Spots contacted Mary Kay consultant Sheena Peillet, (207) 782-4194, who says you might consider contacting a Mary Kay consultant to see if they have this particular case. Peillet does not still have this case but perhaps others do. You may also want to contact Jody Haber at (207) 353-2375.

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