Dear Sun Spots: I was wondering how I would be able to write to Brian Wardwell and get a signed picture of him? He will be singing at the Balloon festival. Thanks for the help. No Name, No Town.

Answer: Sun Spots spoke with Adam Wardwell, Brian’s father, who says you can try contacting him via e-mail, through his Web site, at www.brianwardwell.com. Alternatively, Adam says you can see his son, performing in person, Saturday at the Balloon Festival and he’ll be happy to provide you with a signed picture. The following is the list of upcoming concerts:

Aug. 20 – The Balloon Festival – Wardwell will perform at the Auburn Festival Plaza from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Aug. 27 – Town Gazebo in front of Limerick Town Hall. Wardwell will be one of many performers at this fund-raising event sponsored by the Limerick/Newfield Lions club to raise money for the Catastrophic Illness fund for local children. It will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. In case of rain the event will be held in the old Brick Town Hall.

Sept. 11 – The Walnut Grove Campground in Alfred, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sept. 23 – The American Legion Hall in Trenton from 6 to 9 p.m. All proceeds will benefit the Maine Special Olympics.

Sept. 25 – Kennebunk Town Hall from 1 to 5 p.m. Wardwell will be performing at the Classic Country Music Festival.

Oct. 1 – Cumberland Fair at various times throughout the day, starting at noon.

Oct. 2 – Fryeburg Fair, at the Hayseed Theater near Old MacDonalds farm at 5 to 5:20 p.m. and 6 to 6:40 p.m.

Oct. 15 – The Maine Opry Show, being held at the Chocolate Church in Bath from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Dec. 6 – Taping for the Musicians of Maine show, which will be aired during the Christmas season on local cable channels.

Dear Sun Spots: I’m trying to find out if any former customers of Marc’s Upholstery left a green bedroom chair with a button seat cushion with Marc? If they did, could they please contact Diane at 783-7259 before the end of August. The business is closed and the house has been sold so all furniture must be picked up. Thank you. – Diane Beaucage, Lewiston.

Dear Sun Spots: Please print an address for the Lawrence Welk Organization in Branson, Mo. Thank you. – No Name, No Town.

Answer: Sun Spots believes you are referring to the resort which can be reached at: Welk Resort Branson, 1984 Highway 165, Branson, MO 65616. Reservations: (800) 505-9355, general number is (417) 336-3575.

Dear Sun Spots: I thought I had enough yarn for the throw I was knitting. I don’t. I sent a letter to the factory, but they’re not making it any more. Perhaps someone might have a skein or two ARTE704, dye lot 4-99-9478-12. I can be reached at (207) 998-4985. – No Name, No Town.

Dear Sun Spots: With regard to the recent request for a list of Red Hat Chapters, I’d like to add ours:

We are, A Dozen Red Hatters, C/O Marge Roderick, Queen, 6 Class St., Lewiston, ME 04240. – Marge Roderick, Lewiston.

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